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The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1912-09-06

Dayton. Ohio.-A cloudbprst Is re-
ported to have wiped out Lebanon.
county seat of Warren county. Houses
that remain standing are flooded to the
upper stories and thousands OF dollars
damage is reported to crops. No loss
of life has been reported. Lebanon has
Il population of 2.69S.
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1912-09-06
Must Be SO,

Sadie" said a mother to her small
daughter. why is It that you and
your little brother are always quar-
reling?" Il don't know" replied sa-
die, unless I take after you and he
takes after papa"
The Ordway new era. (Ordway, Colo.) 1902-1927, 1912-09-06

Auburn. ~ Y.-John r. waits. In
leaky boat with his friend. jumpee'
overheard that the other might ID
saved Waits was drowned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
VAPOR TREATMENT.
For Catarrh, Colds, Coughs, Sore
Throat and Bronchitis.

Everybody knows that breathing
HYOMEI few times day through
the little hard rubber pocket inhaler
will in short time drive out ca
tarrh.
Many people regularly use the
vapor treatment at night in conjunc-
ton with the inhaler, claiming that
it hastens results
This is the vapor treatment: Into
bowl three-quarters full of boiling
water pour a scant teaspoonful of
HYOMEI, cover head and bowl with
towel and breathe for five minutes
the soothing, healing, antiseptic HY-
OMEI vapor. Try it when using
HYOMEI for any nose or throat all
ment
HYOMEI is guaranteed by E. ].
Parman to put an end to catarrh,
or money back A bottle of HYOMEI
costs so cents; a complete outfit
which includes inhaler, $1.O0.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
SEED FLAX

The high prices for FLAX prevail
ing the past two years and the prob
ability of continued high prices in
the future make FLAX a profitable
crop to grow. We offer you the
choicest lots that we have bought
during the year, carefully cleaned.
Price $3.50 per bushel. Call at our
elevator-C. NJ. & st. P. track. If
THE ADAMS SEED CO., DEBORAH, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
CALL FOR TAX CONFERENCE.
To Be Held at the Slavery Hotel, Des
Moines, March 2O-21, 1912.

The members of the State Tax Com
mission are DESTROYS of having a state
conference on taxation in order that they
NAV better understand the wishes of
the people as to what changes should be
made in our revenue laws and also that
they may secure the cooperation and
support, as well as the benefit, of the
experience of those versed in matters of
taxation.
Therefore. in conformity to reso-
luton passed by the Commission, here
by call State Tax Conference to be
held at the Slavery Hotel, Des Moines,
Wednesday and Thursday, March 1921,
The Conference will be open to oil tax
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
Backache Almost UnIearabIe

is an almost certain result of kidney
trouble. ID. Tooney, 500 e. Olive
ST., Bloomington, Ills says: IL suf-
fered with backache and pains in
my kidneys which were almost UNI
bearable. l gave Foley Kidney Pills
a good trial. and they done wonders
for me. Today ! can do hard days
work and not feel the effects" r. A.
Engbertson. Mar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
THIRD DISTRICT.
CLAUDE MORTON, Supervisor.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
O. NJ. SEINES. Suneryisor.
FIFTH DISTRICT.

Total for county ...Sll,9 1856. go
The Board proceeded to audit claims
which had been filed against the county:
On motion the Board adjourned until
$3.50 a. m, February p, 1912.
February 81, 1912. $3.50 a. m.
The Board met as per adjournment and
was called to order by the chairman. All
members were present. The minutes OF
yesterdays meeting were read and APP
proved
Various matters relating to the coun-
ty were taken up until about $3.50 a. m,
at which time the Board adjourned until
$3.50 a. M, February %, 1912, to attend
the Road Meeting" of Township Trus-
tees and Road Superintendent.
$3.50 a. M, Feb 26, 1912.
The Board met as per adjournment
and was called to order by the chair
man. All members were present. The
Auditor reports payment of School Fund
Loans No. 9l9 and No. 924.
On motion School Fund Loan No. $50
was approved as made by the Auditor.
On motion Tax Sale Certificate No. 2.
sale of December 5, 1910. was ordered
cancelled, same being an erroneous as
sessment. and the auditor was instruct
ed to refund S4.74 to the purchaser, same
being to cover taxes. interest and costs.
The Board proceeded auditing claims
which had been filed against the county.
On motion the Board adjourned until
l:30 p. m.
1870 p. m.-The Board met as per ad-
iournment and was called to order by
the chairman. The Board proceeded with
checking of claims.
On recommendation of the assessor,
VIM. Albright, Castalia. was allowed a
refund of $l.00-dog taX-same having
been assessed enormously.
On motion the claims as audited were
allowed and the Auditor instructed to
issue warrants aginst the proper funds
in payment of the same.
The minutes were read and approved.
On motion adjourned.
o. Nj. SELVES,
Chairman.
f. w. CHRISTOPHER,
Clarly
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-03-13
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
The Board of Supervisors Transact
County Business.
CALL FOR TAX CONFERENCE.
Matters of Public Business Which
Came Before County Fathers
Last Week.
CALL FOR TAX CONFERENCE.

The Board of Supervisors met as per
adjournment and was, called to order by
the Chairman. Members Selnes, Knut-
son, Morton, G. A. Meyer and P. f.
Meyer were present. The minutes of
the last meeting were read and approved.
In pursuance of the resolution passed
by the Board of Supervisors in relation
to the expenditure of Road Funds, it is
moved. seconded and carried that the
funds be apportioned as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
so Mr.. HASKINS ATE NO EGGS
Author, Globe Trottsr and President Of
National Press Club, Compro-
r,ises on Shorteakes.

Frederick Haskins. author. globe
trotter and president OF the National
Press club, often regales his friends
with incidents occurring on his trips
through the country in search OF
copy Lippincotts magazine says.
On one occasion, according to Fred
de-" he arrived at tumble down
southern tavern, where he was forced
to spend the night. Upon arriving at
the breakfast table the following
morning. he scanned the menu and
decided that eggs were the least sas-
picious article OF diet thereon. Ac'
cordingly he ordered some.
"Ah wouldn't jes recommend de
aigs' 9 mornin', boss" said the negro
servitor.
Whats the matter? Are they
spoiled?"
mo. sab: dey amt spoiled"
We'll, are they cold storage eggs?"
mo. sab; dey amt col storage
aigs. neither"
Then, what's the matter with
them?" queried the hungry Haskins.
We'll. eff yo' mus know-we amt
got no aigs s mornin'," came the un-
willing reply.
Haskins ate corncakes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
THOUGHT IT WAS BALL c,S:
Man Returning late a, Az,
prsnehsd With leo Water, csl.s a
Asks for Rain cheeL

Wasn't It awful about Mr. w.,
thorpe?" sss
What happened to hlmy"
Haven't you heard about T., :,
came home night before last In , az
fectly awful condition" ~s
How do you mean?"
MY dear. how do you sumo,
mean? He had been attending a :,
dinner ut some club
"Oh! Dear me. why will mo,
such things?" 70
But you haven't heard the wo,,. !.
Il. He stumbled up TO the iron, A.
and ratified around there for I"N
time without being able to unlocs !
and then he went to the side q, %
house. where he stood under a''
wife's window and called so lors,s
that all the neighbors could hear
81 shouldn't have let him In itI,,,
been In her place"
she didn't. She opened her nj,
dow and cmptied n pltcheriul O, Wat.
on him."
1T was what he deserved"
Yes. and the absolute deprayi,v =,
the man was shown when he lool.S
up while tho water was being pop,S
on him and asked for a rain check"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
Novel Musical Horn

verse pipes along the main pipe.
These transverse pipes have valves
controlled by key arms, Just like the
ordinary cornet. but they lead into q
music roll with perforations on It,
like the usual music roll. This roll Ia
caused to revolve automatically. and
as II turns around the musician blows
steadily through the horn and what
ever piece is on the roll Is reproduced.
With a good collection OF rolls any
man can earn the reputation OF being
an accomplished cornetist.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
INVENTION AS AID TO MUTES
French Specialist Produces contrlv.
snee to Improve Hearine-Five
Sirens Are Used.

Deaf mutes are seldom absolutely
unable to hear any sound, and by
measuring their perception and prop
erly cultivating their powers. many OF
them may be given useful degree OF
hearing.
AS the voice cannot be varied at
will In quality. pitch and intensity,
DR.. Marage. the French specialist, has
developed q more accurate acoumeter,
or measure Of addition. Five sirens
coupled together give the fundamental
vibrations Of tie Ave vowels, and this
apparatus gives sounds OF constant
quality that have a known pitch vary
ing with the speed OF the motor and
a known intensity changing with the
pressure of the air traversing the ma
chine.
With the ear at a distance OF 20
inches, the intensity Of sound il rails
ed by increasing the air pressure un.
I'll the vibrations are perceived. The
normal ear hears sound produced un-
der q pressure of one millimeter, and
II the pressure must be raised to so
millimeters to make the sound heard.
the sharpness OF hearing is put down
at 1-60 and SO on.
II there is no roaring at 200 MILL
meters the test is continued with a
tube from the siren to the ear. The
perception varies for the different
sounds. and q record Is made In Ave
divisions. showing the sensitiveness
of the hearing for each OF the novels.
The ears capacity being known. II
10 trained by the simple and exact VI
brations of the vowel siren. In suit
able cases hearing develops rapidly.
and results are reached in two months
that would require several years
with great exertion and fatigue-to at
tain by voice teaching.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
BRAINS OF SOME GREAT MEN
Difference Between savagss and
Races Long Civilized 10 Given BY
Prof. Frederick Mott.

Prof. Frederick w. Mott, lecturing
before the Royal institution OF Great
Britain on The Brain" SAT- that. al
though In IS per cent. OF the cases In
which the brains Of great men had
been weighed the weight was above
the average. brain weight itself did
not always mean brain quality.
When there was lack Of the func-
donating tissues. the lecturer e1-
planned, the structural material might
receive more than Its normal share or
nourishment and the extra weight be
due to overgrowth Of brain scaffold-
ing" This accounted for the very
large and heavy brains sometimes
found In congenital idiots. Point
ing out that the brain weight OF race
long civilized surpassed that OF alb
orgines. the lecturer stated that
whereas the ordinary European hos
pital patient had heavier brain than
a savage. the Chinese coolie laborer's
brain. developed by centuries Of use.
weighed one and onehalf ounces more
than that Of the European hospital pa
tent.
Referring to the relative brain
weights OF Caucasian men and women.
Professor Mott said that the female
brakn had a good start. weighing
nearly one and one-half ounces moro
than the male brain at birth. In adult
life. however. tho average mans brain
weighed about i've and onehalf
ounces more than the woman's.
The average weight Of the European
male brain was 3 pounds Is ounces 3
drains to Q pounds 16 ounces 8 drains.
and Of the female brain 2 pounds 10
ounces IL drains to 2 pounds 10 ounces
II drams. Among savages there was
not this difference. since, In the strug-
gle for existence, the female had TO
apply her brain as fully az the male.
hence It has developed at practically
the same rate.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
Scientific Discovery.

One Of the greatest discoveries of
science is due to observation OF the
eclipses Of Juditers moons. It was
found that when the earth was in the
part Of its orbit nearest Jupiter
these eclipses occurred 16 minutes
earlier than when II was In the
farthermost part; whereas, by all
rules OF astronomy. they should have
occurred at the same time each time.
It was deduced from this that the
light was not instantaneous, and con-
seQuently took 16 minutes to traverse
the diameter OF the earth's orbit, q
distance Of about 200,000,000 miles.
thus giving to light velocity Of 1885,
900 miles a second, which was &C.
curately shown later by other expert
meuts.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
An Idle Threat.

"Then," he cried tragically. then
YOU reject me? And for my hated
rival?"
Yep she answered coldly. but
colloquially. Yep to both questions. -
"Ha! Then |. owe the fellow a
grudge. l have long owed him SO
And now will pay both debts at once
and he will fall dead!"
Lighting his cigaret at the hall gas
jet. he departed with hooking laugh
But the beautiful girl was not
alarmed. She knew he could never
carry out his devilish scheme. For
she knew that he never had SO in
his whole life.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
Hadn't Seen Them.

You know" said Miss Oddways
looking critically at a picture friend
had purchased, that Landscape does
remind me so of Mr.. Vermilion's work
You've seen his pictures. OF course"
NO" said the friend. frankly ]
haven't"
Not seen Mr.. Vermilions paint
ings! Why. my dear. and you an an
connoshure! understand he has .
picture In every saloon In Paris
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
Appalling Mistake.

AT the prayer meeting the o,ha
night" confided Mrs. Goodsole, wife
of the pastor, Brother Jollifer made
the most awful blunder you ever
heard Of"
What was it," inquired Mr.. Hard
esty.
He started the hymn. Tell Me the
Old. Old Story TO the tune OF Has
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
An Illustration.

What do you think of the up
iift,' Mr.. Dibbs?"
"Oh, the 'uplift' is all right in its
way, but some Of these modern up.
lift movements remind me OF the
strong men We sometimes see in
vaudeville"
In what respect?"
There is a prodigious amount of
straining and tugging to lift weight
hat Is comparatively light"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
NOTES OF \,
y1NENSTT1ON'

Mexico has $4,000 miles of railway.
Ireland's linen industry employs
10000.
China's exports have trebled in 20
years.
The Maoris OF New Zealand number
$4,000.
New FORKS Chinatown has q popu-
lation Of 5000.
The bone Of an average whale
weighs IS tons.
The Australian gum trees grow to
q height of AIS feet.
The giant bees of India build hon
ey combs as high as Is feet.
Berlin firemen wear jacket filled
with water al protection against
heat
II IN said that each year 5000 for
eign walters find employment In Eng
land.
Astronomical observations In China
were carried on 90 far back as 1858
B. c.
Fire insurance II said to have or
iginated after the great fire of London
In 1866.
Two eclipsss of the sun and two Of
the moon are scheduled for the pres
ent year.
A great deal Of Canadian lumber
goes to China. largely for railroad con-
struction.
TO supply the needs Of Canada
mixed races the Bible = printed in n
language -----
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
You Know This Fellow.

Huntington" said Dumley, started
TO tell me today how terribly ASHAMED
he was
Yes" interrupted Wise, 81 kpo"
his habit. Whenever he wants "
brag about something he's particular
ly proud OF he always begins We'll
I'm ashamed to say Cations
Standard and Times.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
SCIENCE
INVENTION
MUSICAL HORN QUITE NOVEL
instrument Invented by New York
Man Has Music Roll on u and
Plays Automatically.

Something decidedly novel In the
way Of q musical instrument has been
designed by q New York man. He
concluded that II there were automat-
ic pianos and organs. there might an
well be an automatic horn. So he
took . horn with the general shape
Of q cornet and set q series Of trans
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
TRIPOD CARRIED IN POCKET
Convenient stand for Photographers
Can BE Folded Up and Placed In
Very Small Case.

A tripod which can be taken apart
and put up in q case go small as to
be conveniently carried in a coat
pocket, Is being marketed in France.
says the Popular Mechanics. Each
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

Pete-What do yer t'ink OF Cheekey
Bill havin' de nerve to tell dat lady in
de wayside cottage he was a sport
and never ate anything but club sand.
witches?
Weary-And did he get one dere?
Pete-Well, he got de club, but not
dc sandwich.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
just a. Good.

Il should hate 10 be Grump. ne
seems TO be unpopular with every
body"
You've been out OF town Tor
while and don't know what you arc
talking about. Grump Is the most pOP
ular man In town"
Then he must have changed n''
disposition"
mo. but he inherited a fortune
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
it Often Hsppens.

How did you happen to lose you
girl?"
Il entertained her so lavlshly wniv
We were engaged that she ACQUIRE
expensive tastes. Then she wisely us
clard that she would be unhappy WIZ
anybody but a millionaire. when
wasn't"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
A Carplnu Friend.

S~fpfWH FT'cHos -
"A college offers me degree iors
million" -.
DO you want to be n coHeeN
YOUTH"
No; but ia like q degree" :,
oh, why spend all that mohs''
Join the boy scouts"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

The poultry.
:. The better the man. the better the
cow. Every time.
Cold water is practically useless FOL
removing bacteria.
Cover crops must be used to prevent
the loss of plant food.
You can't tell by the looks Of q dairy
COW how honest she Is.
land weighs more than 10 0tons.
Harrow teeth are made to be turn
ed, yet how many people do It?
A pasture arranged to include few
shade trees IL Is per cent. better.
II hens develop the feather-pulling
habit, send them to market at once.
2 Corn and alfalfa make combination
that cannot be equalled on the dairy
farm.
Liberal feeding OF the dairy calves
Is money put where 1t will draw big
interest.
Don't forget the weeds that are get
ting ready to go to seed along the
roadside.
Every farmer should have a small
wheel seeder and a small wheel gar
den hose.
II is a mistake to keep monde
script bull simply because he cost a
little money.
Sore shoulders are the result Of
ill-fitting collars, and not always
those OF this season.
Paper may be made to stick to
whitewashed walls by an application
OF vinegar to the walls.
Clabbered milk drained and left to
dry makes fine feed for young chicks.
Rub Il fine before feeding.
Second or third crop alfalfa. II
properly managed. furnishes q very
satisfactory pasture for sheep.
All cows that are hearty eaters are
not profitable producers. but all profit
able producers are hearty eaters.
II is usually mere guesswork to tell
after she has passed the pullet stage.
Gentleness and patience are al
ways important In the dairy barn, but
doubiy SO when handling the young
heifer.
Instead OF feeding wet mashes to
chicks try giving cracked grain In
small quantities in litter. It's good
health insurance.
Cultivation hastens the liberation
OF plant food by permitting air to per-
meate the soil and oxidize or burn out
the organic matter.
Live stock husbandry will postpone
so1 depletion for a longer period Of
time than grain farming, but II will
not prevent depletion.
The eggs from matured hens will
hatch better and produce stronger
chicks than the eggs Of pullets. They
are usually larger. too.
To avoid sore mouth in pigs, the
little fellows should have their large
front teeth removed as soon after
they are narrowed as possible.
When the plow horses are brought
In at noon the harness should be re-
moved and the shoulders washed and
rubbed dry while they are feeding.
The results Of the tillage expert
ments with disk and mold board plows
Indicate that for deep blowing the
disk 10 preferable to the mold
board plow.
While meat n an excellent food for
sgg production, on account Of It's nj
irogenous quality, there are a num-
Der OF other feeds which also are high
h nitrogen. among which may be found
ilnseed meal. malt sprouts and gluten
leeds.
Cows arc not nearly always 70
blame for being Improbable. Before
selling COW to the butcher you
should be able to look squarely at the
COW and say honestly that you have
done your part 70 ct her 70 be Z
profitable creature.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
Too MANY ~ Thar

Too Many Of Them. 49,.
The wickedest man. when str''.
en- by remorse. doesa't regret his pa..
any more than Miss Sereleaf reg''"
her past"
Good heavens! What Is there -
ner past to make her feel so SAD
Nothing but years"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
a Terrible Fix.

A Terrible Fix.
what Ii the proper thing for n
man to do when his wife asks him for
money and he hasn't any?" queried
Euwed.
"oh. there isn't any proper thing 10
DO In those circumstances" replied
oidwed. Anything he does win be
wrong"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

Tho Prairie Wolf.
why DO you refer to your favor.
''e candidate as the prairie wolf?"
Well. It's customary to give a non.
uiar aspirant some animal name. And
mes one OF those fellows who man.
age 10 get just out Of gunshot range
ana tncn bark and holler tin nobody
can sleep"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

Taking Exercise IN BED.
the lower limbs. says the Popular
Electricity. Motion ID impaired to the
limbs BY the apparatus. which II
motor driven. In such a manner ~ to
approach the movements and results
obtained By walking.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
FOR EXERCISE WHILE IN BET
Electrical Device Of Benefit to Pa.
tients Confined 90 Couch for
Any Length Of Time.

To benefit patients who are con-
fined In bed for any length of time q
device has been invented to exercise
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
Name 20 Flt.

Namo % FIt.
What did you call that chapr'
Parsley"
But that isn't his name"
I Know It; ! just dubbed him tina,
because he Ia always In the SCUM"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26
Invariably.

10, re. what's Solitical knaveryf"
what the ether sids's doing. my
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

Evidences Of Experience. IN
What makes you think that ms
mas had experience with sailboats ~"
canoess" =.
He doesn't show any inclination "
eet into any Of them"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

a Surface Opinion. =
There 10 one good thing aDou'
swimming contest"
What might that be?" -
There b no ground Or eomp'a's-
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

The levelness with which horse
walks Is one Of the best evidences
that his legs work in harmony.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-07-26

Some farmers are even so busy in
harvest time that they haven't time
to stop and do the oiling.