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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-11-26
Society Notes
Masquerade
0arxu

Miss Helen Lorey entertained with
masquerade party at her home on
East Gambler street Friday evening.
the guests were numbered and we're
provided with paper and pencil to
guess the identity OF those participat-
ing. Miss Mary Wills was awarded
the prize for the largest number of
correct guesses and John Wolverton a
prize for the smallest number. After
the masks were removed the balance
Of the evening was spent in playing
games. The guests and the charac.
ters represented follows:
Howard Blair-Girl
Arthur Branyon-Baby.
Margaret Clements-Colored lady.
Leona Morehouse- Cld.fashioned
lady.
Marie Auskings--Little Red Riding
Hood
Lou Ogle-Girl.
Elizabeth Ashcraft-Dutch girl.
Leo Wendell-Old man.
Helen Darling-Nurse.
Howard Wills-Clown.
Marie Breece-Pumpkin
Helen Lorey-Colored man.
Harriet Wolverton-Ragmu
.Jonn Wolverton-Ragmuffin
Catherine Wintermute-Indian girl
girl
Mary Wills--Ciown
Margaret Porter-Lady.
Kenneth Harper and Robert East.
mau-Gold Dust Twins
Wayne Kinnaird rd-Clown,
Donald Dowds-Clown
Open Meeting
AT First Ward School
The annual open meeting of the
Mothers and Teachers club OF the
First ward school was held at the
school building in the eighth grade
room Friday evening. About l25 were
present during the evening which was
spent in a very pleasant way and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all
A very interesting program was
rendered, the numbers being as fol
lows:
Address on Advance In Education
DIR. G. ID. Arndt.
Two musical recitatiOns by Mise
Nina Shifflet with Mrs, William San.
derson mt the piano.
Selection by a chorus of girls from
the seventh and eighth grades with
Miss Daisy Marshall at the piano.
Piano duet by Miss Daisy Marshall
and Master Carroll Hadley.
Supt Alan gave the closing address
Delicious refreshments were served
during the evening. 80
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Aiding the HOmesteader.

Perhaps Uncle Sam has devised a
scheme whereby the drain from this
country TO Canada may be checked.
President Taft has signed the new
three year homestead bill. which is
designed to make it easier for the
American to take UP land in his
country. With a tempting United
States farm within easy reach,
the United States citizen is more like
ly to grasp Il than TO lose his citizen
ship and become d subject of King
George. Anyway, that is the way the
hackers of the new law figure it, The
new law provides that entrymen may
Prove up at the end of years in
stead of at the end of five years as
heretofore The entryman is also
granted five months leave of absence
each year. demonstrating is a slow
process the first year. But if the
homesteader is given five months
.eave of absence he may find work in
the winter that will keep his bank
account sufficiently intact to permit
him 10 resume work in the spring
with increased vigor.
The law is also designed to attract
the immigrant to the farm. This
country consumes eatables at a rate
that makes it quite apparent that
the question Of producing fOodstuffs
IS a serious proposition. The back
to the farm" movement is helping.
and the placing Of immigrants of the
right sort in the uncultiyated regions
Of this country will help more.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
FARM STATIONERY.
As Appropriate for Farmers as Amy
Other Business Man.

1t has been frequently suggested
that the farmer would appear better
as business man, and not infre-
tage as we'll, if ne would use letter
paper and envelopes neatly printed
with the name of his farm, and
also have some stationery bearing
the individuality of their homes and
lives. But a prerequisite, in both
cases, is the adoption Of a suitable
postotfice address if he deals in
any specialtes, whether live stock,
poultry dairy, garden or orchard
products, these also should be men
toned on the letter head.
The Farmers Wife suggests the
women OF the farm should name for
the home or road, or both. One will
think more of his home, and of the
reputation of his farm products, if
it has name by which il can be iden-
titled; and the identification is made
more complete if the road also has a
name.
In England pleasing variety of
names has been found for local
roads, lanes. paths, or wherever may
be the substantive used in connec-
ton with the descriptive noun. Why
not adopt some equally pleasing for
our American roads; and make them
stick not only using them on our
stationery, but by painting them on
much-needed guide-posts at the eros
|sings?-C. R. Barnes, Extension Div.
Mimi, Col. of Agriculture.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Houses Struck by Lightning.

Sunday afternoon. about five
o'clock, during the heavy storm the
Mrs. Muzzey house III the second
ward occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Vickre, was struck by lightning The
bolt hit the chimney and blew of.
part of the roof, the roof catching
fire also. The fire department res
pended quickly and saved the house
from destruction. The damage from
fire and water is quite heavy as the
water went through the whole house
into the cellar. Mrs. Muzzey carried
some insurance, but we don't believe
enough TO cover the damage.
Lightning also struck tree in Mrs
Pollit's yard on the west side TO
which was attached wire clothes
line, fastened on the house, the light
ming running along the wire and tear
ing several boards loose, but no fire
started.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
MISS NORMA HAUGEN MARRIEs.
Talented Daughter of Hon. G.. n.
Haugen Becomes Bride OF Mr..
j. o. H.. johnson.

Miss Norma Haugen, daughter OF
Congressman G.. n. Haugen of North
wood, was married last week and
the following article concerning the
event is from the columns Of the
Northwood Index. Miss Haugen is
quite Well known in DEBORAH and her
many friends extend congratulations.
Last evening at the beautiful Hsl-
gen home occurred the prettiest we J.
ding which Northwood friends ha e
ever witnessed when Honorable G..
y Hau9en gave in marriage his be- j.
tiful daughter, Norma, to Mr. j. D.
r. Johnson. As the guests were ar
irving an exquisite musical prel de
was given by Minneapolis artists,
Mrs. A. L. l.. Johnson who sang a
number OF love songs and Mr.. Nc
Phail. a violinist of rare touch and
ability.
AS Rev. Filing Howe of St. Paul
took his place in the east window of
the living room, which had been
banked in palms and great masses OF
pink peonies, Mrs. McPhail played
the Lohengren's wedding march and
the bridal party entered, first, the
groom and his best man, Mr.. A. Il.
l.. Johnson, followed by Mr.. Robert
Fucik and Mr.. Lauritz Haugen, then
the bridesmaids, Misses Grace Gron-
ma and Ruth Freng. who wore dainty
gowns Of white chiffon over white
messaline and carried great arm bou-
quets of sweet peas Miss Lula Dahl.
who wore pink marquisette gown
with real lace furnishings and car
ried pink Killarney roses, served as
maid OF honor and was follow
ed by little Helen Bauder and
Master Ogden Johnson. who acted as
fiower-bearers and directly preceded
the bride, who entered with her faith
er. The bride wore an exquisite
gown of white satin with real lace
and pearl trimmings and a bridal
veil caught back by pearl pin. AS
Rev. Howe read the beautiful I'M
lressive service which united the
lives of these eStimable young people
the sweetest, faintest violin accom-
paniment was played. and directly
following the ceremony Mrs. Johnson
again sang, and cordial congratula-
tions followed. In the dining room
AANAC q oNAANAOGS tunCAA-
con was served, the same color tone
OF pink and white prevailed. great
clusters of brides roses, MOSES and
peonies being everywhere in evil
dence.
Besides those mentioned above,
four brothers of Congressman Hau-
gen, many other relatives of the con-
tracing parties and admiring friends
from far and near We're among the
Out-oftown guests.
The rich array of exquisite gifts
displayed but family expresses the
great love and esteem in which Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson are held.
They are now away for trip on
the Great Lakes. On their return
they viii settle down to the happiest
of wedding lives in Northwood.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Snake Bounties.

Last year S9,266.25 was paid by
the counties OF the state as bounties
on rattlesnakes. This is the largest
sum that has been paid in some
years. The bounty is fifty cents for
each dead snake, indicating that in
1911 total 1858 rattlesnakes were
killed in Iowa. The report has just
been compiled in the Office of the
State Auditor, Bleakly. OF this sum
Clayton county paid $5,22O.75 and
Winneshiek county $2,S02. Other
bounties were: Gophers, S44.137.-
IS: wolves. $9,709.49; groundhogs,
S13,S90,37; wildcats, $500; fox
es, $685..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Hit I'd the Pace.

a certain Missouri boarding schoo
for girls had az a pupil girl named
ellen Holm. from Southampton, Eng
land. In one of her letters from hel
home Ellen was told that her father
was standing" to use their expires
sion, for some civil position. Hear
ing that the father OF one of her
schoolmates WAS running tor mayor
Ellen sought her out. Il hear thar
your father is standing for office too
she began with interest. Goodness,
girl, responded the Missourian I'VE
don't stand in this country-we run
Monthly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
CORNELL ENDOWMENT
Has $35O,OOO of the 100000 Need
ed for Half Million.

Mason City, Ia, July Three
hundred and fifty thousand dollars
Of the 100000 to be raised for the
endowment OF Cornell college has
been raised, according to DR.. w. w.
Carlton OF Mount Vernon, district
superintendent CT the Davenport dis
trict of the Methodist Church, who is
.eCe soliciting funds. The 100000
must be raised by June 30, according
to Dr.. Carlton, or TIE 100000 gift
Of Joan d. Rockefeller will not be
secured.
Or. Carlton said lat the last week
of the campaign As one OF intense
activity and tia there was little
doubt now that the goal has been so
nearly reached that the gift of Mr..
n rockefeller could be justly claimed
by SATURDAY. night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
CONVENTIONS SATURDAY.
Republicans and Democrats Held
Conventions at Court House
Saturday.

The Republican county convention
was called to order Saturday at II
a. M by c. n. Houck, chairman OF
the county central committee.
The convention organized by cleo
ting H. Engbretson. temporary chair
man, and r. G.. Baker of Ridgeway,
temporary secretary.
On the roll call all of the town
ships, with the exception of Sumner,
Washington and Bluffton were found
to be present.
On motion Dr.. E. NJ. Heflen. DR..
J. d. HeXom and E. c. Bailey We're
chosen committee to select IA del
egates to represent Winneshiek coun-
ty at the republican state convention
to be held in Des Moiaes July 10.
The following delegates were repor-
ted and chosen: o. X. Kjorlein, Cal
mar; w. NJ. Allen, Military; G. G.
Oyloe, Military; C. S. Boice, Decor
ali; Alonzo Harvey. Bloomfield; c.
N Houck, l.. B. Whitney, L. NJ Eng
er, DEBORAH; Frank Darlington, Hes
per; E. c. Bailey. DEBORAH, John
Hegg, Springfield; Henry Olson,
Pleasant; o. c. Evans, Glenwood.
o. A. Tenold was chosen as con-
gressional committeeman for the en-
suing term for this county.
Adjournment was then made, at
ter making the temporary organiza-
ton permanent.
The central committee met after
wards and elected c. Christen, chair
man; E. r. Abbey, secretary, and w.
NJ. Allen, treasurer.
The democratic convention was
called to order by county chairman,
F. Z. Biermann. ]. H. Haug of Spill
vile was elected chairman and Coun-
ty Auditor Christopher, secretary of
the convention.
On motion of J. j. Haug, Atty
Frank Sayre was elected congress
eional committeeman for Wiuneshiek
county On motion of Phil. Caro-
Ian each supervisors district was
empowered to select q member of a
committee TO recommend delegates
TO the state convention 10 be held in
Cedar Rapids July 25th. and they
were chosen as follows
LIST district, J. ]. McManus: md
]. H. Hoye; 3rd, Martin Jones; 4th,
Chris Luros; 9Th. NJ. P. Moran, and
the following delegates were recon-
mended and elected: 1st district, w.
z. Mullaney, Joe Weitgenant; End,
G.. A. Meyer, Fred l.. Huber; 3rd, l..
L. Fosse, Joe Steinmetz; 4th sam
vel Wise, Peter Goldberg; 5th, Will
Headingtoa and Emil Rosenthal.
Frank Sayre was elected delegate at
large.
The matter of filing the vacant
Offices on the county tickle. was dis
cussed but no names were supplied.
Only one nomination was made and
that was II. c. Brown of Orleans
township, for representative.
The county central committee met
after the convention, "a out of 81
committeeman being present and
shey unanimously reelected F. h.
Biermanr as chairman and combined
the Offices OF secretary and treasurer,
electing l. w. Brunt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03

May l get of this afternoon" a
boy asked his employer, on a sunny
spring afternoon. Il want to go to
my aunt's funeral"
No, said the employer, Il can't
let you go, and / don't think you viii
be missed, for the last time your
aunt had a funeral there was all of
fifteen thousand people there"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
A Fine Rain.

One of the finest and most appre-
ciated rains OF the season fell Sun
day afternoon and evening. The day
was sweltering one until about 4
o'clock when the water fell in tor
rents. DEBORAH and most Of the
county was given refreshing soak
ing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Lost Valuable Horse.

Sunday night, |. w. Ward had the
misfortune to lose his valuable stall
lion Herbert Parole. He took sick
end the veterinarians could do moth
ing for him. He was handsome
dapple grey stallion, weighing about
1900 pounds with record Of 2:19 Il
The loss of this fine horse Viii be
q heavy one to Mr. Ward.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Attended shriners' Meetins.

Messrs. John Bradish, C.. Tr2cin-
ski and r. G. Bailey attended Mys-
tic Shriner meeting at Dubuque last
Friday. 1t was one of the largest
meetings ever held in the state, over
500 being present, while g class Of
40 was taken in.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
1918 Deaths i'm April.

The report of the state board Of
health for the month OF April regis
tiers 1915 deaths, II Of which Were
credited TO Floyd county. OF the
cases OF deaths for mature persons,
Tuberculosis and pneumonia held the
heaviest toll
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
CONGREGATIONAL Dinner.

The ladies of the CONGREGATIONAL
church will serve dinner in the Free
man building on Water street, July
4th. Come and get good dinner
Tor soc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Tender Hearted.

You know" he was saying, 81
couldn't see woman stand up while
was sitting"
80 you gave her your seat?"
mo, | closed my eyes and pre-
tended | was asleep"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
Cyclone Docs Much Damage.

Fifty persons We're killed and ST.
100000 damage was done by a cy-
clone which struck Regina, Sask.,
Sunday afternoon. Several business
Blocks and apartment houses were
wrecked. Frame houses We're blown
about like paper boxes and destroy
ed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03

Some folks who were mourning
about not having any ex-presidents
have CONCLUDED that they didn't know
when they were we'll off.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03
A Card of Thanks.

The Sisters of Mercy extend their
sincere thanks to all who assisted
lnem in the piano contest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-07-03

Absorb little sunshine. 1t will
help keep you pure and sweet
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14
WAR ON LOAN SHARKS.

Loan sharks of Chicago have been
brought to bay by the systematic fight
against them of the Chicago Tribune,
which has enlisted score of lawyers
to defend victims of extortion. So
much Roadway has been made in
compelling the loan offices to accept
their principal with per cent inter
est, instead of IL per cent month
and sometimes, with special charges
considered, even higher rates that an
organization which includes sixty of
the loan sharks has begun to show
signs of relenting. Many of the men
whose money Is invested in the loan
Offices and whose incomes are from
usurious loans, have been exposed to
their acquaintances, some of them be
ing socially prominent snd respected
in the belief that their business is
other than that of ruthless money
grabbing from the needy. Several are
active church workers in their com
munities. the last one 10 be exposed
I being not only church member, but
/ interested in certain way in phil
antbropic enterprises.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14
HANDS WOULD
BURN LIKE FIRE


"I can truthfuily sey Cuticura Rene
dies have cured me Of four long years
Of eczema. About four years ago I
noticed some little pimples coming on
my little finger, and not giving it any
attention, it soon became worse and
spread all over my hands. II would
have them in water for a long time,
they would burn like fire and large
cracks would come. could lay a pin
in them: After using all the salves
could think of, went to three different
doctors, but all did me no good. The
only relief got was scratching.
So after hearing so much about the
wonderful Cuticura Remedies. pur-
chased one complete set. and after using
them three days my hands were much
better. To-day my hands are entirely
well. one set being all / used. (Signed)
Miss Eta Narber, r. f. D. 2, Spring
Lake, Mich, Sept. 20, 1910.
No stronger evidence than this could
be given OF the success and economy Of
the Cuticura Remedies in the treatment
Of torturing, dishguring humors Of the
skin. A single hot bath with Cuticura
Soap and gentle amounting With Cuti-
cura Ointment are often sufficient to
afford immediate relief in the most dis
tressing cases and permit rest and sleep
Ointment are equally effective in pre-
serving, purifying and identifying the
skin, scalp, hair and hands.
Although Cuticura Soap f25c.) and
Cuticura Ointment (5oc.) are sold
throughout the world. a liberal sample
of each, with 32-p. book on the skin and
scalp, will be mailed free on application
to Potter Drug d Chem. Corp, Dept.
2B, Boston. Mass.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14
PREACHER LICKED
TOWN MAYOR,
Fighting Parson Gave the Chief
Executive Good oId-Fashioned
Drubbing.

limited Press Leased Wire Seryice.1
ST. PAUL, Mimi March 14.-The
village of North St. Paul is the scene
of greater excitement today than has
ever followed the closing OF the polls
of a national election as the result OF
an encounter between Fighting Par
son. Martin w. Kinney and Mayor
Patrick Murphy. The village official
passed the lie to the parson at the
close of the village election night
when the minister declared the sa-
looms had been permitted to remain
open during an election.
so I'm liar-come outside" and
the lighting parson" dragged the
mayor out of the town hall and gave
him sound trouncing in the street.
The mayor was put down for the
count. Excited spectators of the set
to interfered and the mayor WAS per
mitted to rise and resume MIS- official
dignity.
81 thought this thing over several
hours after the mayor called me q
liar said the parson, and | decided
that the best thing for the mayor and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14
(WHICH

(WHICH
cannot tell which car want 20 buy.
I'm hopelessly engulfed in reasons
why,
I'm buried deep in pamphlets fathoms
high,
And booklets. too.
I'VE magazines and pictures By the
score.
I've advertising dope and cuts galore,
I'll know them all by heart and even
more
Before I'm through.
] quite decide the Bingo goes for me.
And then up hobs the lingo twenty
three,
With drinking cup and looking glass
in free;
And goggles. too.
The Upper has them lccoed In the
West;
The Skipper cops the grapes in every
test;
And yet / hear the Ripper is the best
What shall | do?
The smithers-Smithers sets the pace
for style;
The sparrow-Arrow holds them for
awhile;
And yet the Doe-Doe beats them both
mile,
If all is true.
And SO it goes all winter when try
To find out head or tail or which OF
why.
oh, how can decide what car to buy
Without sou?
NAL Rose in oskaloosa Herald
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14


The pure food board OF the depart
ment of agriculture has decided what
beer is, as follows: Beer is bever-
age made up of barley, malt and hops.
yeast and potable water The find
Ing of the board in detail, however,
goes considerably beyond this and
prescribes the length of time that
beer must be kept to allow OF its be-
ing branded as beer. In addition the
ruling OF the board will bar all names
that give the impression that the do
nestle beverage sought to be sold is
imported, and even local trade names
implying foreign origin are to be
tabooed. The ruling will interest lot
of people and it will not be altogeth-
er satisfactory to brewers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14

The Ninth district Republican con-
vention, In session in Council Bluffs
on Tuesday, elected two Taft delegates
to the national convention In Chicago.
The two men named are Judge Scott
Lewis of Glenwood and Frank S.
Everst OF Council Bluffs. The resolu-
tons adopted declare that the Presi-
dents administration has accomplish
ed more in constructive legislation and
In the enforcement of federal laws
than has been accomplished In a like
period by any other administration :.
The position taken by Representative
Mckinley, manager of the Taft cam
paign in regard to presidential prim-
aries, is strongly approved.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14
for myself was to come down here
and show him what's what"
Resignation Demanded.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
GUTHRIE. Okla, March 14.-The5
resignation of Charles e Hunter, fed-s
eral district clerk for the western
district, was demanded by United
States Judge John H. Cotterall be-
cause of the formers activity in be-
half OF Theodore Roosevelt's candi-.
dacy. Hunter was rough rider and
former chairman of the republican
state committee. He was made dis
trict clerk when Roosevelt appointed.
Cotterall federal judge. Roosevelt
leaders contend that kilograms from
the department OF justice requested
Cotterall to dismiss Hunter. Hunter
decared he would not resign.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-14
LITTLE CHILDREN
WERE FIRE VICTIMS
Mother swooned and Fell Through
Window When Rescue Was
at Hand.

Omitted Press Leased Wire Service.]
MITCHELL, S. D.. March a. -Four
young children were burned to death
when the Jacques farm homey three
miles northeast OF this city was de-
stroyed by fire. jacques CROPPED his
way to the open air and called to his
wife to throw the children through
the window to his arms.but when Mrs.
Jacques opened the window, she swoon-
ed and fell through the window to
the ground, sustaining severe injuries.
The children were overcome by
smoke and we're unable to get to the
window to be saved. Their bodies
were burned to crisp.