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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

A republican judicial convention OF
the Thirteenth Judicial District OF
Iowa will be held at Calmar, Iowa,
on September 14th, 1912, at one
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of nom
mating candidate for Judge of the
District Court for this district to fill
the vacancy in said judgeship caused
by the death of the Honorable L. E.
Fellows, and for the transaction of
such other business as may properly
come before the said convention.
The ratio of representation for the
several counties at said convention
will be as follows: One vote for
each county, and one additional vote
for each two hundred votes, or frac-
ton of one hundred or over, cast for
B. f. Carroll for governor at the gen.
eral election held in November, 1910.
The representation TO which the sew
eral counties comprising the district
will be entitled in said convention
is as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
Woman Killed i'm Runaway.

Guthrie Center, Iowa, August 22-
Dragged half a mile along a country
road with her skirts caught in bug
gy wheel Mrs. James Pitch, aged 60
years, was so badly injured in a run
away last night that she died few
hours later. Five miles from Guth-
RE Center the horses became fright
ened by Z train when SIC was return
ing to her home with her husband,
who is an invalid. Her daughter,
Ethel, was also wirn them and the
two women were thrown from the
wagon when the horses ran.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
To the Mississippi River.

Henry Severson and Frank Brun-
ner departed last week on a trip
down the river to the Mississippi, eX-
pecting to be absent about two weeks,
fishing and camping along the river.
Dr. H.. Fl. Thomas and b. e. Buck
nell departed yesterday on similar
trip, in DR.. Thomas automobile. They
started week ago to go down the
river in a boat, but the heavy rains
spoiled the fishing and they returned
home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
Cemetery Meeting at Hesper.

The Lutheran Cemetery Associa
ton of Hesper had meeting at the
home of N. l.. Lein last Wednesday.
A large crowd was present and all
seemer to enjoy the occasion. On
Friday pocket book belonging to
Mr.. N. L. Lem, containing about
twenty dollars and which he had had
no occasion to use since the meeting
on Wednesday, was found to be mis-
sing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28

ID. c. Bybee, teaming contractor,
living at $50 Keeling Court, Canton,
ILL.,, is now well rid of a severe and
annoying case of kidney trouble. His
back panied and he was bothered
with headaches and dizzy spells. II
took Foley Kidney Pills just as di-
rected and in a few days felt much
better. My life and strength seemed
to come back, and ! sleep well. | am
now all over my trouble and glad to
recommend Foley Kidney Pills" Try
them. Sold by Engbertson Phar-
macy, DEBORAH, Iowa. Aug
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
Some Winneshiek County Land Sales

On Monday morning C. o. Bleke-
berg of Madison township sold five
acres of his farm for 500 per acre
to his neighbor, H. c. Myran.
Adolph Becker has sold his farm
on Washington Prairie to a German
from near Postville for $3.50 per acre.
The farm contains 1873 acres.
p. Billiard of Military township
has sold his 166 acre farm which he
purchased three years ago for SIS an
acre, for 800 per acre.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
An Electric Fan for Hogs.

Little Willie from the big city was
making his first trip to the country,
and had gone down to the barnyard
with Uncle George and Cousin Tom
to feed the chickens. Noticing the
big windmill in the pig lot, little WI
lie wonderingly exclaimed: "Oh,
Uncle Tom. | do think it is so nice
that you have that big electric fan %
cool the hogs this hot weather.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
Wild West at the Fair.

One of the attractions at the Win
neshiek County Fair, to be held in
DEBORAH week after next, Sept. 10th
to 18th, will be Canada Bill aid his
wild west show, which has just been
secured the past week The show is
now in Missouri, but will be here for
the fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
An Independent Candidate.

Supervisor X. w. Knutson of the
fifth district, DEBORAH and Madison
townships, has filed petition which
will permit him to run as an indie
pendent candidate for reelection at
the fall election. Mr.. Knutson was
defeated in the nomination at the
June primary by T. F. Conner, but
has concluded to become a candidate
in spite of this and has secured his
nomination through the petition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
Helping Hand Society.

The Helping Hand Society will
meet at ]. Linzenmeyer's in the coun-
try, north of DEBORAH, Friday after
noon, Aug. 80. Mrs. w. M. LINEN
meyer and Emma Severson will en-
terrain. Members will please meet
at the court house at 1870.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
County Fair Tickets.

Tickets will be on sale next week
for the County Fair at the four banks
also at several of the stores. The So
ciety asks of all liberal patronage.
The attendance was so small last year
it was found necessary to borrow
money to pay the premiums.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
New Cure for Rheumatism.

Get the uric acid out of your sys-
tenn and your rheumatism will be
cured. Meritol Rheumatism Powders
are the most effective agency known
tor this purpose. You can buy them
from any member of the American
Drug and Press Association.
Sold by f. j. Parman, DEBORAH, Ia,
Association Member. Aug.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
Fined for Dynamiting.

A La Crosse man was arrested for
dynamiting fish in the Mississippi.
When testifying in court he said he
was waking 'em up" Most people
would call it, putting EN- to Sleep
The man paid fine of fifty dollars.
FIX
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
Wearing AnnareI.

They sat by the soulful sea. Some
waves danced the turkey trot and
other waves murmured. But they
were thinking only of each other.
MAY l kiss your scarf?" yentured
he.
mo" said she.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28

A'toi 7 . ~
BY order of the Republican Coun-
" Central Committee, August 10,
1912.
c. Christen, Chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28
II. p. Hancock

II. +. Hancock,
Chairman of Republican Committee
Thirteenth Judicial District of
Iowa
w. w. Davidson, Secretary. 34-4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28

'Phis paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek county
brides who remain in the county
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28

Subscribers will confer a favor upon
as by notifying us at once OF fall
ure to receive the paper regular
~,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-08-28

The yellow address tag on the front
page each week shows the month
and year to which your paper is
paid for.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
ASTORIA BUILDING 100000
CITY WATER RESERVOIR
CFrom the Daily Astorian.)

(From the Daily Astorian)
The immense dam at the headworks
Of the city water system on Bear
Creek, which has been unler construc-
tion since April, will cost approx
mately 100000, and will be finished by
the end Of the year, according to the
estimate Of Engineer Lars Bergsvik,
who is supervising the work on behalf
Of the city water commission.
The excavation work was finished
the middle Of last month, and since
then the construction Of the immense
concrete wall that will impound 100,-
100000 gallons of water has been un-
der way. The contract under which
Bidwell Hayden & Co., who are doing
the work, are working, requires that
the job be completed December /, but
owing to the inability to secure the
required number of men, and through
unlooked-for delays in the excavation
anl clearing, it will most likely not be
possible to finish the Undertaking by
that time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
BUY OF THE HOME MERCHANT, CUT OUT THE
MAIL ORDER HOUSE AND CALL FOR THE PROD
UCTS OF OREGON INDUSTRIES AND OREGON CAPT.
tai FROM THE LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE AND YOU
WILL DO MORE TO BUILD UP OREGON THAN CAN
BE ACCOMPLISHED IN AMY OTHER WAY.
LET US MANUFACTURE
GOODS FOR OURSELVES.
editorial in the Albany Herald)

editorial in the Albany Herald)
That country becomes truly rich
which goes beyond producing raw ma
terials from the earth to working up
those materials into the finished
shape. II also becomes Independent
and self-reliant by supplying its
needs at home Every citizen has in
terest in promoting home industry
for the farmer merchant, banker
Each thereby broadens his own mar
ket and increases his own prosperity
Oregon, however, has claim on her
home market not only on tho ground
OF local patriotism, but on that of the
excellence and relative price OF the
manufactured product. Not only is
our wool equal to that Of any state or
country, but we have the best climate
and the best water for making It into
cloth. The adaptaDlllty OF our SOIL TOT
flax growing has been proved, and our
climate is equal to that of the north
of Ireland for making flax into linen
Our forests produce lumber in the
greatest quantity and Of the greatest
variety, and we are admirably situated
for the importation of the beautiful
woods Of Central America, the Phil
ippines and Australia with which to
make furniture
Then let us not be content with
producing raw materials for the man
uiacturers of other states. Let us
manufacture them for ourselves and
let us provide the manufactures with
the nucleus Of a market by buying
products.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
SOAP FACTORY TO BEGIN
OPERATIONS AT RAINIER

The Rainier soap factory is again to
resume operations after being closed
for the past five years, L. j. Wood
ward arrived from Buffalo, New York,
last Tuesday, and we are informed,
through N. N. Blumensaadt, who is
still superintendent of the works, that
work will at once begin, on the install
lation of new boiler and other gen
eral repairs, which will put the fac
tory in first-class shape.
1t is the intention of A. ]. Wright
& Co., who are the owners Of the
plant, to start the manufacture of SOAP
as soon as the repairs are made This
will give employment to quite i num-
ber of persons.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
WHOLE CHURCH BUILDING
WAS MADE IN OREGON
Baker City Democrat.)

NhohVi CAly i'NllONl dl'I
The "Made-in-Oregon" enthusiasts
who think that everything which can
possibly be made in this state ought
to be used by the people of the com
monwealth in preference to the pro-
ducts of other states find an unusual
example in the new St. Mary's church
OF Pendleton. Everything in this
church will be Of Oregon origin or
manufacture, from the cross on top to
the foundation stones. The men who
are building it are Oregon citizens.
Lorenzo Monterastelli of Pendleton
is the contractor and M. p. White of
Baker is the architect. The stone
work is done in. gray lava rock from
the quarries at Pleasant Valley Ore
gon. The cement used is Portland
cement that is really made in Port
land. The brick is made in Weston
Oregon. The steel is all manufac-
tured in Portland. The incidentals
come from Pendleton workmen and
stores.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
Lehnnon 10 Hnre a Crenmerr.

(W. T. Fogie in Linn Co. Advocated
Citizens OF Lebanon ought to en-
courage every legitimate enterprise
that seeks an opening here. There
should be some way in which material
encouragement could be extended. A
creamery is about to be established
here and we learn that a site was
sought for some time near the busl-
ness center, but that prices were
asked that were prohibitive. 1t is all
well and good to get as much as a
thing is worth, but there is neither
sense nor reason in demanding an ex-
horbitant amount where common
sense would say that it could not be
secured for the thing sought
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21

ter view Of the western hills can be
obtained than from the Linnton road,
can see an almost unbroken line Of
new homes extending from the west
end of the North Bank bridge to Har-
borton.
The owners of Waldemere recently
cleared out ravine lying between
that addition and Glen Harbor riddng
t of logs, brush and debris, building
trails, clearing out and walling up
springs of delicious water and placing
therein park benches for the use Of
the public. This will be named Wal
demere Park and dedicated to the city
Of Linnton.
In Waldemere a number Of homes
are now under construction, at a cost
in ecess of $4,000 each. Altogether,
the future of Linnton is bright with
promise. Lots 50x1OO purchased in
the heart Of Linnton's business center
five years ago for $500 are now re-
fusing offers of $4,000 each, while resi-
dence lots on the first street west OF
the business section are valued at
$1,000 each. From now on the rapid
development of great new industrial
undertakings added to the expansion
of those already there will cause this
section to throb and hum with all the
vigor OF a great city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
MADE.IN-0REGON MATERIAL
TO GET A SQUARE DEAL

Local Products May BE Used In New
Portland Jail - Representatives OF
Manufacturers Association Win Il
Concession from Executive Board.
portland Speclal.)
Made-in- Oregon brick will be given
chance for competition in the new
city jail and police administration
building as a result Of the efforts Of
S. b. Vincent, w. f. Scott and NJ. M.
York, representing the Manufacturers
Association, before the city executive
board yesterday afternoon
Upon motion of W. H. Fitzgerald, a
member of the board, 1t was unani-
mously voted to instruct Architect
Martin Schacht who is in charge Of
the new building, so to amend his
specifications as to allow bids on the
Oregon product.
"Inasmuch as II is the sentiment Of
the members of this board that the
goods made in Oregon be given not
only an even break, but the prefer
ence, II possible" said Fitzgerald, 81
move that the architect be instructed
to amend his specifications for brick
so that the Oregon brick may be en-
tered in competition"
Vincent, the first speaker, expressed
the surprise of himself and associates
at a statement made by Architect
schacht to the members Of the police
committee Thursday afternoon, to the
effect that oergon brick would cost
$35 per 1000, whereas Seattle brick Of
equal grade could be purchased for
SIS. Vincent said that such is not
the case; that brick as good, II not
better, than those made in Seattle are
on sale here for 500 per 1000, and
exhibited a specimen. He also said,
replying to an interjection by the
mayor, that Schacht had refused to
comply with a request to make his
specifications so that Oregon brick
could compete for the contract.
Scott explained that millions of dol
lars are invested in manufacturing in
dustries in Oregon; that millions an
nually go to workmen in wages, and
that the annual Oregon manufactured
output totals $95,OOO,0OO.
"The Commercial Club, the Cham
ber of Commerce and other organiza-
tions expend limitless energy and
large sums of money to get capital
invested here" said Scott, "and then,
after accomplishing 1t, no one seems
to care what becomes of them. If
the officials Of this city do not pur-
chase Oregon products in our own en-
terprises, how on earth can we hope
to sell our products beyond the bor-
ders 70 the state?'
York spoke briefly, earnestly, urg-
ing that Oregon brick be given a
chance in the bidding, and indorsing
the arguments put forth by those who
preceded him.
When the bids are in, Mayor Rush
light said, he will cause a thorough
test to be made of each kind of brick
entered before the contract is
awarded.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21

Representatives of the Republic Mo-
tor company have been looking over
the northwest in search Of the most
logical location for the establishment
of plant While stopping off in
Portland on their way back to San
Francisco, they refused to state what
their findings had been, but after a
conference with the heads of the COM
pany 1t is known that they returned to
Portland and entered into negotiations
for a site.
Local Men Help.
The Manufacturers association It is
said has not only afforded its services
in helping the new company get estab-
lished, but has secured an option for
the company on a site which the COM
pany may or may not take.
Many local business who are con
versant with the affair, are watching
1t closely and have signlfied their will
lingness to aid the company finan-
cially II allowed to do so.
According to the best information
obtainable, however, the men promot-
ing the factory are in need Of no fin
ancial assistance, but have, It is said,
sufficient funds for the establishment
Of one of the biggest plans of which
Portland can now boast. The present
plans, it is reported. call for the erec-
lion of a factory giving employment
to several hundred men to start with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
New Industrial Center is Growing
Up Near Portland
With Many Large Institutions Already There and More
Coming Town Takes on a Very Lively Appearance.

tered within two years The meat was
cured and exported. The horses cost
81 in eastern Oregon, and the hides
alone brought SO in the Portland mar
ket The slaughter house was located
between the present sites Of the Asso.
ciated Oil companys plant and the
West Oregon mill.
Seven years ago the Clark-Wilson
Lumber company was built there, This
concern now owns 1900 feet OF water
frontage. with an immense plant, the
appraised value of which, exclusive OF
lumber, is s25O,OOO, Employment is
given $50 men, with a daily payroll
approximating $3.50, and an output OF
100000 feet per day.
The Columbia Engineering works
gives employment to from 40 to so
men, with a payroll Of about $4,000 per
month. This concern manufactures
steel tanks and pipe and logging
blocks and tools to the value Of about
$685. 900 per month.
Another important enterprise Is the
Willamette BOX & Lumber company
with a plant representing an invest
ment of from $4,000 to 100000 and
80 men, with a payroll OF
from $500 to $4,000 per month.
OIL Company Has Plant.
The Associated Oil company has
$25O,OoO invested at Linnton, having
recently added 200 feet additional
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
HISTORICAL FACT.

= Every 0regOnian Should Know II. =
y On February 5, 1916, the Spec =
= tator, the first newspaper on the :
= Pacific Coast, appeared at Ore =
= gon City. The paper was pub =
p lished weekly and was ably ed I
= tied and well printed The adj :
= vertising columns reflect eondi- :
= tions as of that time. F. w. =
= Pettygrove conducted a general :
= merchandise establishment, and =
= advertised his store at Oregon =
= City and at Portland, 10 miles be- =
= low the city =
+ This was three years before the =
= discovery of gold in California, =
= and before California had suffl- =
= cient population to aford a news =
= paper. In the &C years that have =
= elapsed since then, no disease =
+ among grown people has even be- +
= come epidemic in Oregon. In fact, =
= Oregon is acknowledged to have =
= the lowest death rate Of any state =
= in the union. Oregon Life con =
: fines all its business to residents =
= Of Oregon exclusively, and has =
= record Of lower mortality than =
= any other life insurance com =
= pany has ever shown in the first =
, seven years Of its operation, =
= which proves conclusively that =
= what is being said about Ore =
: CONS wonderful health record is =
= an absolute fact. :
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
Portland is Site Chosen for the
Establishment Of Big Auto Factory
Republic Motor Company to Build Two Plants on Pacific
Coast for COnStruCtOnOf Little and Chevrolet Cars

While the Portland Manufacturers
association refuses to divulge any in
formation at this time, either in CON
firmation or denial of the rumor, It
is pretty generally nosed around that
there will, In the near future, be es-
tablished in this city, a large automo-
bile manufacturing plant for the build
ing of Little and Chevrolet cars. the
latter a slx-cylinder machine designed
by the famous racing driver of the
same name.
1t is a well-known fact that a month
or so ago a number Of wealthy busi-
ness men of San Francisco were in
Portland comforting with the Manufac-
turers' association Of this city relative
to the establishment here of an auto
mobile factory and t is stated on good
that arrangements satisfac-
tory to all concerned were made.
Two Factories Planned.
This company, known as the Repub.
lie Motor company, proposes to estab-
lish two automobile manufacturing
plants on the Pacific coast. One fac
tory as is positively stated, will be
located in San Francisco, and the
other at Portland The company is
capitalized at s65,OOO, and is headed
by W, G. Durant, who organized the
General Motors company which was
recently sold to syndicate of bankers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21

Down along the Willamette river in
the vicinity Of Linnton q new indus
trial center is springlng up which
bids fair to develop very large proper
tlons within the next few years.
The first industry to he established
was the Portland Smelling and Refin.
Ing works, which handled gold, silver
and lead ores from the entire North
Pacific coast. The plant represented
an expenditure Of 100000, and was
finished in 1890 by William Selover
and c. r. Bunker, and sold by them In
the following year to a Portland syn.
dictate who operated It for nearly fv,
years, giving employment to about 100
men. Not proving a financial success
the plant was closed down and dis.
mantled about 1900,
Horses Slaughtered for Meat.
A dozen years ago Llnnton was the
scene OF operations made famous by
Sam Simpsons poem, "At Linnton
SHAMELESS" of which the following Is
a quotation;
"For at Linnton, down there where the
shimmering tide
or the great river sweeps to the
hoarse-calling sea,
Low singing, It's murmur Of anguish to
hide,
Are the rel, reeking shambles' the
strange time decree"
Here over 1000 horses were slaug-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21
TO FIGHT FOR THE USE OF
MADE.IN-OREGON GOODS

To make fight for the purchase of
"Made-in- Oregon" furnishings for the
new city jail, committee from the
Manufacturers Association will go be
fore the executive board Of Portland
tomorrow. A letter has already been
written to Mayor Rushlight by the as
ISOLATION, calling his attention to the
fact that the prosperity of Oregon de-
pends upon the upbuilding of his in
fluence to have 0regon-made products
used exclusively in the new structre.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-09-21

Some Big improvements in the Valley
Bids close on Thursday, September
-, for plumbing, plastering, painting.
excavating, concrete work and cement
floors on the repair job of the Rainier
school,
The trustees of the Oregon State
Institution for the Feeble Minded will
receive sealed bids until September
10 at 2 p. M, for the plumbing and
heating contracts for the institution
building,
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Rail
way Co, Yeon building, Portland. has
plans approved for the new sub-power
stations at Forest Grove, Dayton and
oswego. Buildings are to be built Of
concrete and steel. Bids for the same
will be Immediately asked for.