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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
HA! Ia! HA!
Tuesday Afternoon, May 21st, Will
Ever Be Remembered BY The
Boosters Base Ball Boys.

AS per agreement the Merchants
of the town, or those who love a
ball game at least, met the B. E. B.
BIS on the home diamond Tuesday
and played the game to finish.
The merchants had not played for
years and were much out of prac
tise. But it was astonishing to see
the old boys ginger up when one
of their number got fair swipe
and knocked the sphere over the
garden wall. Even those who had
been hobbling around leaning on a
crutch, or walking on corkar tificials
walked up to the plate with a grin
on his face. and felt sure that he
would hit it if it came within rum
ming distance to meet it. And he
usually did it. For the first few in
nings the four BIS thought they
would p'ay with the old boys and
let them have a few runs to start
them OFF on both feet, thinking as
scmc of them claimed that further
on in the game they could pu, it
all over Ike merchants. But the Old
boys kept saving wood, getting 4
two bagger now and then, then oc-
casionally three bagger, and
thinking they could even better
that, they began making home runs
and piled few up to their credit.
BY this time the game was half thru
and the four BIS began to get SER
ious and could be seen standing
around in groups evidently plot
ting. But the spirit of '76 had ta-
ken possession of the old fellows
and they took every advantage, and
stored up every gain.
The work of the merchants was
marvellous but when we think back
few days we see why so many
of the aged, had been practising up
throwing brickbats at each other
and swinging their arms violently
in the middle of the back streets,
and alleys and running races and
uoing such funny things. We were
from Missouri but we see now why
they We're preparing for hard
knocks which they never received.
The practice should have been from
the other side-the fellows in knee
pants. The lead of the old ones was
maintained to the end, and we are
sorry that we can't find star to
exploit they are simply all stars.
We thought we might find some
thing meritorious to write about the
Boosters, the boys in knee pants,
but only can find this one sentence
Fifteen Merchants, Six Boosters. :"
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
A CLOSE CALL
Photographer Mason and Son Re-
tuning to Audubon Saturday
Night. Auto Turned Turtle. For
tunately None Hurt.

While Photographer Mason, his
son, and several boy friends of his
son were returning to Audubon
after business hours Saturday night
on the road near the Miss Cappie
Dodge farm something went wrong
with the auto and before it could
be brought to stop the machine
laid down and turned over and ov
er Mr.. Mason was considerably
hurt altho' no bones were broken.
The machine was wreck from end
to end, and had to be hauled into
nearby yard awaiting the man
with the wrench
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
BEST YET
County Cattle Touched
High Spots in Chicago Monday.
We're Hest Ever Sent From Extra.

John Dimick has just returned
from Chicago where he had placed
two carloads of fine steers of his
own feeding on the market for Mon
days offering.
Eighteen head sold for s9.O5 pr
hundred pounds. Sixteen head brot
$3.50 per hundred.
The average for the thirty-four
head was SILT. These cattle had
been on full feed just four months,
and must have improved every hour
of the time.
Mr.. Dimick still has two carloads
in preparation for future market
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
Photo by Mason.

cality, has one leg of cork. His
ambition and practice bring pleas
ure and profit; while plodding
along in, the path of the Stork.
Then last, but not least, of this
business quartette comes, Nicholas
Sor-en-sen the racket store clerk,
who adopted a crutch on foul
from brick; in the hands of his
friend while pitching a jerk.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23

pellor, the stop was sudden. be-
yond the trap door.
Then Peter M. Christensen, that
honest young jeweler; who came
from Brayton, his fortune to find.
A crank on his auto, flew backward
and caught him; broken arm
came from that terrible grind.
There's DR.. Jacobsen, a splendid
physician; through some tech-ni-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
Photo by Mason.
FOUR BUSINESS MEN OF EXTRA


They came to this city, this beau
tiful city; all healthy, and hearty,
and perfect-save one. They work
cd at their calling, and took
great delight in; the duties, and
pleasures of business we'll done.
A druggist from Denmark is Axel
Bor-jess-on, fine little fellow of
the Company's Store. He fell
In the cellar and wrenched his pro-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
Another Garage

Nick Thielen has taken the
agency for the Hupmobile and brot
a new one as a demonstration car
from Omaha Friday. We learn
that Mr.. Thielen has several pros
poets to sell cars.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
Real Sport

Grandpa Statzell caught nice
mess of fish Monday. He caught
one that weighed four pounds, by
the tail. He had lively time
landing it, but his skill overcame
the pull.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
Postponed

The sociability run of forty cars
that was announced to pass through
Extra Saturday next, from Denver
to Chicago has been postponed by
the Denverites because they have
had so much snow out there. The
excursion is postponed until the
middle Of June.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
EleCtr0Cuted

Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, the
Baptist minister Of Massachusetts,
who self confessed the murder of
his sweetheart, Avis Linnell, paid
the extreme penalty of the law
Tuesday morning at 1910 o'clock.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23

1t will be a good game.
1t will be clean game
There will be no ragtime music
But the game will be played for
your amusement.
Gray has fast bunch.
So has Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
Eastern Star

Mrs. Stella Keefe will conduct a
School of Instruction at the Mason
ic Hall Friday, May oath. commenc-
ing at 2:00 O'Clock p. m.
Dena Williams, w. M.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23

Clara Tibben and little, sister.
Florence spent last Tuesday night
with their friend, Mrs. VIM. Criss-
man.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-05-23
BIG GAME, THE goth

The Base Ball Boosters Boys Have
Arranged This Game Today For
Your Entertainment. We Hope
You Will Attend 1t and Enjoy 1t
From the First Ball Thrown To
The Dance At Night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
FOR DYSPEPSIA.
You Risk no Money il You Try This
Remedy.

We want everyone troubled with
indigestion and dyspepsia to come to
our store and obtain a box of Rexall
Dyspepsia Tablets. They contain Bis
and Pepsin careful
ly combined so as to develop their
greatest power to overcome digestive
disturbance.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are very
pleasant to take. They tend to soothe
the irritable, weak stomach, to
strengthen and invigorate the diges-
tive organs, TO relieve nausea and
indigestion, thus promoting nutri-
ton and bringing about feeling of
comfort.
If you give ReXall Dyspepsia Tab
lets reasonable trial we will return
your money If you are not satisfied
with the result. Three sizes, 25
cents, 80 cents and $1.00. Remem-
Der, you can obtain Rexall Remedies
only at our store-The Rexall Store.
e. J. Parman's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Candidate For Auditor.

This week we announce a candi-
date for the republican nomination
for County Auditor, Mr.. n. n. Guam
dahl, and we feel sure that the an
nouncement will be received With
pleasure by his many friends
throughout the county. Mr.. Guam
dahl is a gentleman who has had
much experience in this sort of cleri-
cal work, is courteous and gentle
r1anly, haJ good judgment, and
would do credit to the Office He has
lived so long in the county that he
is widely acquainted, and has large
friendship who will be glad to do all
they can to assist him in securing a
position where he can be of service
alike to himself and family and the
county as well.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
PIONEER VETERAN DIES.
James BirdselI, Highly Esteemed
Frankille Township Citizen,
Passes On.

James Birdsell was born in Port
Dover, Canada, Nov. II, 1914, and
died last Thursday, Feb. Is, 1912.
days.
When seven years old he came
with his parents to Winneshiek coun-
ty, where he has since resided. II
January, 1862 he enlisted in Co. H..
18th Iowa Infantry, and after sery-
ing months was honorably dis
charged, on account of sickness. At
ter regaining his health he went to
Minnesota, where in 1864 he reen-
listed in Co. X, 1st Regiment, Min
nesota Volunteer Heary Artillery
and served as Corporal with honor
until the close of the war, when he
returned to the home of his parents
in Winneshiek county.
On Dec. IL, 1876 he was married
to Rachael Fulson of Myron, Iowa.
To this union three children were
born: Mrs. Lottie Pilgrim, Benja-
min Roy and William Ray, all mar
ried. The former two live near and
the latter at the parental home, all
of whom with the mother and eight
grandchildren are left to mourn the
loss of kind and devoted husband
and father.
Mr.. Birdsell was one of a family
of eleven children, nine boys and two
girls. Both sisters and two brothers
haing preceded him to their eterna!
reward. Mr.. Birdsell was a much
respected member of Col Hughes
Post of DEBORAH, also an Influential,
member of the order of Free Masons
for about IA years. He was widely
and favorably known and many
friends and neighbors will miss his
friendly greetings and cordial hos
pitality. Those who knew him best
loved him most.
On January 23rd he was stricken
with paralysis, and all that loving
hands and medical aid could do prov.
ed of no avail, and shortly after nine
O'Clock on Thursday evening the
silent reaper came to his relief.
The funeral services were helJ on
Sunday afternoon, from the Centen
NAL church, Revs. Ziegler of Frank
Vile and w. NJ. Lemen of DEBORAH
officiating, with interment under the
Masonic ceremonies, the Frankville,
Ossian, Postville and DEBORAH lodges
being represented. Considerably over
100 teams and a crowd that more
than filled the church attested the
universal esteem in which he was held
by all who knew him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
PALZER WINS AGAIN.
Sailor White i'm Fifth
Round.

Here is the New York Heralds
story of the Palzer-White fight at
the Royal Athletic Club, New York,
last Tuesday night, and shows that
Palzer is bad man in the ring:
"Al. Palzer, the white hope,
whom Tom O'Rourke is plotting as
a candidate for heavyweight cham
pionship honors, won over Sailor
White in the fifth round at the Royal
A. c., in Brooklyn, Tuesday night
The bout was victorious one while
it lasted, White taking a terrific
beating and assimilating more pun
lshment than Jim. Stewart and Carl
Morris combined on Monday night.
White made good showing in the
opening round, clearly outpointing
his opponent. He jabbed his left re-
peatedly to the face and crossed his
right to the jaw. Palzer played for
the body. In the second round White
cut Palzers mouth with a straight
left, but he could not hold Palzer
off. AL. tore in with fearful rights
to the body, but White seemed made
of iron. The body punishment told
in the third round and in the fourth
White went to the floor. He was all
but in at the bell.
Palzer lost no time in the fifth
round. He forced White about the
ring, beating him badly about the
body, and finally crossed his right
to the jaw, sending White down out
side the ropes, where he was counted
out.
Palzer fought a cool, heady fight,
and showed wonderful stamina. The
weights announced gave Palzer as
22S pounds and White as 1874.
Whites gameness was the feature of
the bout, and won him the applause
of the crowd"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
LOOK TO YOUR SEED.
Tests i'm This Section Show Seed
Corn i'm Bad Shape.

West Union, Ia, Feb 17.-Seed
corn tests in this part of the state
are showing an alarming condition,
and what is true here is possibly true
generally over the state. A thorough
test made here under the auspices o.
the West Union Commercial club
shows that less than Sc per cent is
strong, and that % per cent will not
even sprout. Unless every ear that
is to be used for the May planting l.,
tested there is grave danger to the
coming crop. Nearly every grower
of corn thought there would be no
trouble in getting good seed corn
last fall. The season had been dry
and the frost held off until very late.
Experts are now of the opinion that
the early frost, which was noticeable,
combined with the late damp wealth
Ell, is what has affected it, Here is
one OF the records of the tests: Out
of 220 ears from twenty-five differ
ent samples the result was that 1913
ears were strong, AZ weak and 80
bad. AS weather conditions last fall
seemed generally uniform over the
entire corn growing belt of this and
other states it is believed that the
seed corn selected does not differ
materially, and the warning of Henri
George, corn expert, who has made
this test, is for every farmer in the
corn growing belt to look carefully
to his seed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Best Stomachs i'm the World.

People who depend upon MI-O-NA
to keep them free from stomach mis-
cry always have clean stomachs free
from fermentation.
MI-O-NA stomach tablets will drive
out gas, sourness and stomach dis
treSs in five minutes, L. J. Parman
guarantees them
They will absolutely put an end to
indigestion and make the stomach
sturdy and strong if used as directed.
For all stomach ailments and for
nervousness, loss of appetite, night
mare, dizziness, overeating, drink
ing, and for all diseases caused by
upset stomach, MI-O-NA is guaran-
teed.
A large box, so cents at f. J..
Parman's and druggists everywhere.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Get "A Big Wolf.

The same party of hunters which
we told about being out after wolves
in our last paper went out again on
Wednesday, and tracked large wolf
from over south of the city to Trout
Run and thence east to the farm OF
John p. Bake south of Nassett,
where it ran under the corn crib and
was shot by the boy on the farm.
They had hard time convincing the
boy and his mother that the wolf
belonged to them, but finally got
possession CT it and brought it to
DEBORAH.
Sunday they were out south of
town and had good run, with sew
eral good shots at wolf, but missed
1t and had to come home without
game.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
AL. WILSON IN TORONTO.
What the News Has to Say of His
Recent Appearance i'm the
Canadian City.

A we'll pleased audience left the
Grand opera house last night after
hearing AL. H. Wilson in 1T Hap
pened in Potsdam." AL Wilson was
supported by an excellent company
and the scenic effects were all that
could be desired. AS the title sug-
gests, the play is staged in Potsdam,
AL. Wilson taking the principal part,
that of German traveller, Metz Won
klatz, whose uncle insists upon him
getting married, hence his presence
in Potsdam. The plot is we'll and
humorously carried out, throughout
the three scenes, in the last of which
he becomes engaged to a Virginia
girl, Phoebe Fairfax; this part is
taken by Miss Edith Yeager, who
does some fine emotional acting in
Act III. All the rest of the cast be-
ing we'll above the average. Ben
Holmes, as Barnes, a servant, gave
an excellent portrayal of an English
turnkey" Al. Wilson's droll humor
and characteristics kept the audi
ence in fine spirits from start to
finish and if the first night is any
indication, he should play to capa-
city houses throughout the week.
The feature, of course, was his fine
selection of songs, of which it is
hard to pick any outstanding one,
as all were of such high standard,
though perhaps Her Smile" in Act
III. and Songs of the Fatherland,"
a the conclusion of Act L., received
the greater applause. The others,
which were equally good, were:
when You Part From the Girl You
Love" For Love is All in ALL" and
Loves of Bygone Days" Another
excellent character was that of the
Countess Viola, played by Miss Jessie
Lansing, who likened flirtations to a
circulating library, where one sell
dom asked for the same book twice.
In fact the whole cast was excellent
from first to last and the play was
we'll worthy of the good reception it
obtained.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
A Very Successful Dance.

The dance at Marsh's hall on st.
Valentines day, last Wednesday, was
success in every way. There was
a large crowd, the music was fine,
and everybody had good time.
On March 9Th there will be an
other dance at the same place that
is certain to attract large number
Carpenters splendid orchestra, with
a new Lyon & Healy harp, will fur.
nish the music, featuring solos
waltzes and two-steps.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Notice to Township Trustees
and Road SuDerintentlents

The meeting of the Township
trustees and Road Superintendents
as required by law, Section 6, Chap
ter SO of the Acts of the Thirty
third General Assembly, will be held
in the Court Room of the Court
House on the 9th day of February,
1912, the meeting to commence at
. O'Clock a. m. Consideration of
the best methods of Road Work and
Weed Destruction will be taken up.
Each OF you is requested to be pres
ent. All Trustees and Road Super
intendents should register at the
Auditors office between nine and ten
O'Clock a. M. o. NJ. SELVES,
Chairman of the
10 Board of Supervisors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
N. Il. Iowa Teachers Association.

The eighteenth annual meeting of
the Northeast Iowa Teachers Asso-
citation will be held at Waterloo on
March $3.50. Some of the most ia
nous educational men of the United
States will address the meeting, and
doubtless there will be large at
tendance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Richardson Strain White Wyandottes

are the greatest winter laying strain
of White Wyandottes in America to-
day, and are so acknowledged by all
poultry men who know. My stock
is from the Originator direct, and
have averaged me over two hundred
eggs each per year. Large vigorous
birds and veritable egg machines.
Steady winter layers of big brown
eggs. Eggs for Matching at all
times at S1.00 per setting of fifteen
eggs, $500 per hundred Order early
Husky cockerels $3.50 each. Chas.
l.. Daily, West DEBORAH Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Hungarian Pheasants Liberated.

On Saturday deputy fish and game
warden George Mizener received
from state commissioner Lincoln fiji
teen pairs Of Hungarian pheasants,
which We're distributed among farm
ers in the county and liberated They
will be cared for and it is hoped that
they will multiply and that in few
years the state will have many of
these fine game birds for hunters %
shoot. Those liberated some time
ago are doing well and it is believed
that they are increasing in numbers.
Remember there is a severe penalty
for shooting any of them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Wood Market is Changed.

The city council has issued a de-
cree changing the location of the
city hay and wood market from the
corner of Main and Winnebago
streets (the post Office corner) to the
corner of Washington and Broadway
This change is ordered because OF
the opening of the federal post Of
flee building, and the desire to keep
the streets open at this point.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Not One of Our Customers

can possibly know how nicely we aim
to take care of them as we do our
selves. There is no merchant living
in Iowa, or anywhere else, who has
the interests of his customers at
heart as much as | do. 1t is my
constant thought to use all those VINO
favor us with their patronage as
good as | know how-to sell them
the best goods, reliable merchandise
Mt the lowest possible price No
deceit, no overcharge, no humbug-
strictly square dealing, with our per-
sonal guarantee on every sale. It's
easy to trade at BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
q. A. II. Observe Anniversary.

The Ladies of the G. A. r. will
render a Lincoln and Washington
program at the Woman hall, Thurs
day evening, Feb. 22nd at 7:3O
O'Clock. We wish to extend an invi-
tatdon to the Comrades and Sons of
Veterans as well as TO our own mem
bers and friends. Refreshments will
be served. Come and have a pleas
ant evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Wins i'm Corn Show.

Charles Dahley was the fortunate
winner OF the $1,000 prize offered
by the Winneshiek county State
Bank in the Iowa corn show at New
ton this month, for the best ten ear
sample of corn grown i'm this county.
Mr.. Dahley has received similar
prizes on previous occasions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Will Buy New Fountain.

X. A. Wick is in Chicago this week,
closing a deal for the handsomest
soda fountain in northeastern Iowa.
His soda fountain business has grown
so rapidly the past year that he feels
justified in putting in the best equip
ment he can buy, and he says the
new fountain will be a beautiful one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
A Warming Against Wet Feet.

Wet and chilled feet usually affect
the mucous membrane of the nose,
throat and lungs, and la grippe,
bronchitis or pneumonia may result
Watch carefully, particularly the
children, and for the racking stub
born coughs give Foley's Honey and
Tar compound. 1t soothes the in
fiamed membranes, and heals the
cough quickly. Take no substitute.
r. A. Engbertson. Feb
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Woodmen Dedicate Hall.

The new Wooimen hall in the
Finn building was dedicated with APP
propriate festivities on Thursday
night, as announced. There was a
dance and good social time, with a
banquet in the Odd Fellows banquet
room next door. 1t was a very en-
joyable occasion for all who par
ticipated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Birthday is Remembered.

A company of fifteen lady friends
of Mrs. Sophia Weber was enter
tanned at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Siihring on Saturday, in
honor of her SD birthday, which
fell on Sunday. 1t proved very
enjoyable occasion for all who were
present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
How to BE a Mind Reader

according to The Only Zancigs. This
remarkable book will enable you,
though blindfolded, to name any
article presented give the full name
and address on card etc etc. Great
for church, lodge and other enter
tainment, or to earn money on the
stage. Price $1.00. Address l.. G.
Fixen, 1913 Carmen Ave. Chicago.
ga
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
Notice.

The city has changed the hay and
wood market from Winnebago and
Main streets to Broadway street at
the intersection Of Washington street.
+. w. DAUBNEY, Mayor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-02-21
We Have All the New

shades of spring colors in our new
lines of spring suits. These suits are
made for us by Hart, Schaffner e
Marx-the Il" System, the Society
Brand and other prominent makes.
BEN BEAR.