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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
Young Couple Weds.

Monday morning, June 10, 1912 at
st. Francis de Sales church, Rev. NJ
j. Thiltgen, ID. d., performing the
ceremony, occurred the marriage OF
Miss Victoria Aloysia Figge to Mr..
Joseph William Meyer. They were
attended by Miss Arthalinda Meyer
and Mr.. Gregory Figge.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
c. Figge. She is young lady OF
many graces of mind and person,
who is capable of filling the home
she will adorn, with happiness, and
will prove to be helpmate and COM
panion of the husband she has chos-
en- to honor with her hand
The groom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. A. Meyer, and is one of Os-
slams substantial young men. He is
cashier of the Ossian State Bank and
is bound to make his mark as a
worthy son of honorable parents.
Immediately after the service at
the church a reception was rendered
the young couple 1.-THE home of the
brides mother, to which near rela-
tives only were invited.
The happy couple departed for
Chicago for their honeymoon, and
will be at home to their many Ossian
friends in the near future. The con-
gratulations on the happy event are
numerous and this paper Is greatly
pleased on this occasion to add its
hearty good wishes to those being sc
freely extended.-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
MOTHER OF 26 AT 40.
Seven Sets of Twins i'm One Large
Family.

Marshall, Mich, June 1S.-Mrs
Burlington township, broush; hel
twenty-siX children to this place
yesterday to attend church, and, in
cidertally, watch her post letter
to Theodore Roosevelt, telling him
the size and condition of her family
Practically the whole town turned
out to watch the army of youn gsters
toddling along with Mrs. Moore and
the restaurant keepers hurried ii
make extra arrangements for feeding
the brood.
Mrs. More, despite her large fam.
lily is only 46 years old. The young
est of her children has not yet pass
ed his first year.
She was married first when she
was IA years old, and married heI
present husband when she was II
having given birth to one child by
her first husband.
Fourteen of the twenty-six chill
dren are twins, the others having
arrived one at a time.
Yes" Mrs. Moore said, "it has
been difficult to raise all these chill
dren properly, but it is not as hard
to have large family in this coun-
try as most people suppose"
Despite the cares and worries OF
governing twenty-six children and a
husband, Mrs. Moore finds time to
keep up with the times and is a
close student of the political situa-
tioa in this country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
ROBBERS CAUGHT BY SHERIFF.
Emmetsburg officer Outwits Yeggs
and Captures Them.

Emmetsburg, June 13-Frank Col
Inns, aged As, and Jimmie Gleason,
aged 81, are in Jail here, charged
with the robbery of the Cylinder Saw
ings Bank early Saturday morning.
The two men had two sacks of money
aggregating 81, 900. They intimated
last night they will plead guilty.
The robbers were captured last
night by Sheriff Cullen of this coun-
t. They started for the Des Moines
river after they blew the bank safe.
They had slept all Saturday and had
wandered along the river bottoms all
Saturday night. They became lost
and found themselves in the morn
ing practically at their starting point.
Hungry they asked at farm house
for food. The farmer telephoned to
the sheriff, who went with one dep
uty in an automobile. The robbers
were surprised on the prairie, where
Sheriff Cullen ordered the two men
to throw up their hands.
They refused and he fired shot
near them. One fell as though he
was wounded.
Get up now" ordered the sheriff,
'or you won't live to get up"
The man hesitated a moment and
then got up-his revolver was found
on the ground near where his hand
had been.
Sheriff Cullen's search this morn
ing for the two confederates suppos-
ed to be in the robbery was fruit
less. A detective for the Bankers
insurance company says the two men
captured are experts.
Mayor J. Lesion of Cylinder de-
clares the entire town was aware of
the robbers actions but that no effort
was made 10 apprehend them, be-
cause President r. NJ. Butler of the
bank said that the safe contained
only about $1,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
WOULD RAISE 100000.
Upper Iowa University Seeks to In.
crease Endowment by Above
Sum.

Just now the cry of Upper Iowa
university at Fayette, is "a long pull,
a strong pull and pull all together"
While Cornell college is striving to
raise 100000, Upper Iowa Univers-
ity is doing the same thing, and it
looks as if it was to be accomplished.
President Cooper with a large num-
Der of stenographers, is busy from
early morning until late at night ma
king the effort. The county will be
asked to raise $4,000 and some OF
the leading citizens are taking right
hold of the matter. 100000 is the
sum total they want, besides an in
crease in the endowment to $780,
900. This money is to be used in
the erection of two new buildings, H.
braries, laboratories, etc. The school
has never been so successful as at the
present time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
NEGRO GIRL WEIGHS 72O LBS
Struggle to Enter Lilliputian
Union Depot.

Undoubtedly the heaviest person
who ever visited Waterloo was a ne
gro girl, 10 years old, who attracted
throng of curious people to the I'M
ion depot last Thursday afternoon
The girl tipped the scale at 720 lbs.
She was attired in mems clothing
and the reason assigned for the un-
usual custom was that the girl could
get about more easily in that sort OF
clothing. So persistent were the by
ISLANDERS in securing view of the
monstrosity that it was necessary for
an officer to drive them back. Nc
one seemed to know where the girl
came from, but her destination was
Albert Lea, where she expected to be-
come a sideshow attraction at cir
Gus. She was accompanied by boy
who carried her suit case. 1t was
with difficulty that the girl passed
through the door at the depot. She
was of fairly large stature and a
mountain of flesh.
Baby Bliss, now deceased, who
was the heaviest man in the world,
weighed considerably less than this
unusual negress. Her face was un-
usually large and her features were
coarse.
The girl was communicative.
The boy with her had box OF
snakes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
Auto Fails to Wait for Thirsty Owner

Fort Dodge, Ia, June 1S.-While
its owner went into a saloon for a
drink of beer, an automobile left
near the curb of a crowded business
street took advantage of the fact that
the brakes had not been set and star
ted off on little jaunt. 1t ran into
team hitched to a bus, causing dri-
yer and occupants to descend, precip-
itately, instigated the horses to run
away, and then, eluding pursuers,
bumped in wobbly course down a hill
where people and vehicles scurried
from its path. Striking a lamp post
1t came to stop, sadly the worse
for its journey. The tenders were
broken and the lamps were battered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
Base Ball Anecdotes.

Billy Scovel went to Prairie du
Chen Sunday where he pitched a
game of ball for McGregor against
the Sacred Heart team. The score
was l to 0 up to the Sth inning in
favor of McGregor when tie umpire
made rank decision, and at the
close the score was to ] the other
way.
Up at Mankato, Mimi, the other
day, the so called girls ball club ira
Yelling about the country and known
as the Boston Boomers got into q
mix-up of some sort and were taken
into police court, where it was dis
cvered that they were husky bunch
of young fellows masquerading as
girls.-Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19

Waverly Independent: 1t seems
mighty funny that just now, shortly
after a tariff has been removed from
paper pulp and can be shipped into
the United States free of duty, we
should get circular letter from the
half dozen paper houses with which
We do business that the price of pa
per would advance 10 per cent on
Monday, May 10. This makes the in
crease in the cost of paper about so
per cent in the last six years. The
type founders are so we'll combined
that the price of type has just about
doubled in the last ten years. The
cost of labor has more than doubled
in the last twenty years and yet We
are still printing our paper at the
same old price. There is not a cent
in our subscription at the present
price. The price of advertising is far
below what it should be, and there is
no getting away from the fact that
We must raise our prices for work,
as everything that enters into it's
manufacture is now costing us from
so to 100 per cent more than it did
few years ago. The fool printer
has consistently tried to avoid the
raising of his product. He Is now at
the end of his rope. The paper COM
bine has forced the issue and the
printer can either raise his prices or
surrender and apply for a receiver.
1t is unfortunate that these facts are
so, but the fact remains, and users
of printing will undoubtedly be cal
led upon to pay more for it than they
have paid in the past.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
FALLS DEAD AT FUNERAL
Prominent Stratford Woman Dies al
Cemetery.

Webster City, Ia, June 1S.-Mrs.
Robert Mosgrove, prominent in the
farm community south of Stratford,
fell dead at the Mineral Ridge ceme-
terry of heart trouble just as she was
leaving her carriage in the funeral
cortege of Charles Peterson.
The funeral of Charles Peterson
was held in the South Marion church,
which Mrs. Mosgrove attended. She
appeared to be in her usual health,
but during the services complained
of sharp pain in her arm. Nothing
was thought of it at the time, how
ever. 1t was not serious enough to
inconvenience her nor to interfere
with the plans of the family to join
the cortege to the cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
A Bad Accident.

Miss Edna Wolff, the nine year old
daughter of Mrs. Mildred Wolff, fell
into the ash pit at the Miller Hotel
Tuesday noon. The depth of the pit is
about nine feet. Her right arm was
badly cut and her body bruised; a
physician was called and dressed the
arm and she is getting along quite
nicely now.-New Hampton Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
A Mission Fest.

The Hauge congregation, served
by Rev. w. A. Rasmussen, will have
a Mission Fest, Thursday, June goth
at the Canoe Hauge church. There
will be service at 1890 a. M, and a
collection will be taken up for the
mission. All are invited TO the church
basement for dinner, which the La
dies Society serves free. There will
be a stand where ice cream, candy
and all kinds of sweets may be pur-
chased. All are welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
A Gard

This is to certify that Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound does not
contain any opiates, any habit form
ing drugs, or any ingredients that
could possibly harm it's users. On
the contrary, its great healing and
soothing qualities make real rem
edy for coughs, colds, and irritations
of the throat, chest and lungs. The
genuine is in yellow package. Ask
for Foleys Honey and Tar Compound
and accept no substitute. Sold by
Engbertsons Pharmacy. June
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
Caressing Phone Girls Forbidden

Fort Dodge, Ia, June 1S.-Be-
cause telephone operator wouldn't
stand for his forced attentions, a
young man from Stanhope, Ia, went
home poorer by $40 which he had
to pay as a fine. While under the
influence of liquor he tried to caress
the toll operator who was attending
to call for him. She caused his
arrest and appeared against him,
charging assault and battery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
SHE DROPPED DEAD AT WORK
Perry Woman Passes Away Very
Suddenly.

Perry, Ia, June 1S.-Mrs. S. M.
Kenyon, wife of well known citizen,
dropped dead at her home in the west
part of the city yesterday morning.
She arose and started about her US
ual household duties, although COM
planning of severe headache. Phys
icians pronounce her death due to
apoplexy. She was Sc years of age
and had lived in this vicinity for
about thirty years. She leaves hus-
band and ten children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
Find Antlers in Lake.

Clear Lake, June 1S.-Fishermen
yesterday when pulling up their an
Choir brought up with it the antlers
of buck deer with large part of
its skull. How long the anters have
been in the water is hard to tell but
am estimate of at least fifty years is
not far away. They are in good pres
eryation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
Finds $1,000 Pearl.

John Prince, clam fisherman, of
Davenport, found perfectly round
fresh water pearl in the meat of a
clam last night a few miles above
Davenport and sold it to pearl buy
ers this morning for 800. 1t is
said to be the most perfect jewel of
it's kind ever found in the Missis-
sippi.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
Sells Farm for s125 an Acre.

A notable Buchanan county farm
sale was consummated this week,
when VIM. Cronin sold his farm in
Como township to Robert Turnbull,
of Marshall county, H., for 1925 an
acre. The farm comprises PSI acres
and has long been known as the VIM.
Brady homestead. Mr.. Cronin bought
it two years ago for SIS per acre, this
sale netting him profit of s11,4S0.
Independence Bulletin-Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19
1t is said that the Iowa Homestead

1t is said that the Iowa Homestead
has larger corps of practical farm
contributors than any other publica-
ton devoted to agricultural and live
stock matters. Its editorial force is
made up of men who have not only
theoretical knowledge, but also ex-
tended practical experience. Those
facts account for the merit that every
issue Of The Homestead carries. Its
advice Is always safe. The Home
stead and this paper may be obtain
ed at this office at the rate of $1.75
per year for both papers. The pub
Usher of The Homestead wants far
mer agents In this county. For lib
eral terms to agents write to James
NJ. Pierce, Publisher, Des Moines, la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19

Mrs. NJ. a. Mclaughlin, 512 Jay
Pills. Sold by Engbertson's Phar-
ST., La Crosse. Wis. writes that she
suffered all kinds of pains in her
back and hips on account of kidney
trouble and rheumatism. II got
some of Foley Kidney Pills and after
taking them for a few days there
was a wonderful change In my case
for the pains entirely left my back
and hips and / am thankful there Ii
such a medicine as Foley's Kidne,
macy june
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19

When your child has whooping
cough be careful to keep the cough
loose and expectoration easy by CIV
ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as
may be required. This remedy will
also hquify the tough mucus and
make 1t easier to expectorate. 1t
has been used successfully in many
epidemics and is safe and sure. For
sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy. June
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19

Marry a man of 20, and get a
master: marry man Of 80 and get
a critic; marry a man of 40 and get
la judge; marry man OF 50--and
get collection of habits, says bac-
Aelor girl.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-06-19

A Swede was counting his girl one
night and overcome by the tender
passion, asked her to marry him.
She readily consented after which
both were silent for a long time.
Finally the girl asked Ole why he
didn't say something. He replied,
q tank der bane too much said al
ready"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28
TIMELY HINTS
FOR FARMERS
Poultry on the Farm.

On the general run of farms it would
not be advisable nor would it be as
profitable to keep the poultry In pens
as to let them have free range. But
the custom of using the eggs for hatch
ing from the. promiscuous flock OF
hens is not a good one. One pen Of
chickens at least should be kept apart
for breeding purposes. A dozen or
fifteen Of the best hens should be Sc
lected, with the best male obtainable.
and kept apart from the general flock.
Even if the hens are but graded stock.
In time, by selections OF the best lay
ers, good strain Of fowls can be Sc
cured. whereas If eggs from the gen.
eral run of the flock are used for
Matching purposes deterioration of
the quality is liable to sensue. A still
better plan than to raise chicks from
the best graded hens is to buy pen
Of pure bred fowls, keep them penned
up and raise all thoroughbreds this
season, then sell off all the scrub chick
ems and keep nothing but pure bred
fowls hereafter. Even from one pen
of pure bred several hundred chicks
can be raised In one season.-Kansas
Farmer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28

Last Joke
Perpetrator of a Mean Act
Is Justly Punished
By CLARISSA MACKlE

The clubhouse was very quiet that
June afternoon. Outside was the pat
ter of hoofs, the rumble of wheels and
the blare of automobile horns. Inside
was the dignified stiffness Of this par-
ticular corner of the clubhouse.
Jake kimball-in other words, ia
cob Montressor Flint Kimball-belong-
ed to this club for the simple reason
that his grandfather had been a char
ter member and his father a lifelong
occupant Of one of the Turkish rock
ers in the Fifth avenue bay window.
Young Jacob had riches, partner
ship in an unquestionably profitable
business, several homes scattered
about the country. motorcars, an aero
plane. horses and dogs. All these were
his, and the very last thing he had
gained had been the love of Edith
Wayne. the most beautiful girl in New
York and one Of society's favorites.
They were not engaged; but. us Jake
told himself, they were about to be, y
because he was very sure Of the out,
come Of his wooing. The Waynes were
comparatively poor, and there were 9th,
er sisters waiting for Edith to be mar
ried off so that they could take their
turn in the social whirl. In fact, SC
sure was Jake Of the state of Edith's
feelings that he had that morning pur
chased a magnificent diamond and sap
phire ring, which he intended to take
! down to Newport with him and sliI
upon Edith's finger as soon as the con
ventional Yes" should have passed hei
red lips.
Now he idled away an hour in the Il
brary OF the Oldest club. He twirled
the ring upon his little finger and won
dered indolently whether Edith would
have preferred diamonds alone. Oh
course he loved her as well as his by
no means deep nature would permit
but he could not suppress the feeling OF
triumph in carrying off the beauty OF
the season. It would be rather joke
on some Of the other chaps who haC
admired Edith Wayne.
Jake grinned at this recollection of {
joke. Jokes were his speciality. Ever
practical jokes were not beneath him
and his doubtful sense of humor foun(
it's vent in this pastime.
Idleness proved to be the instigatol
Of Jake Kimball's last joke. 1t hap
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28
Butter Moisture Control

= The best method of controlling the
moisture is that of working the butter
In water. The moisture can be in
creased according to the amount Of
working In water that it receives. By
working the butter in water few de-
grees warmer than the buttermilk the
moisture may be Incorporated very
rapidly. The best method to increase
the moisture is to wash the butter in
the usual manner and then add about
one-third as much water as for wash
ing and work the butter in this water.
then draw off the greater part of this
water and add the salt and work in
the usual manner. To decrease the
moisture allow the butter to drain
thoroughly, salt with dry salt and stop
at intervals during the working to al
low the water to drain from the churn
Professor c. Fl. Miller, Indiana.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28
Helping Our Neiahbors.

There is one delightful thing about
farming, which is not true of some
other industries, and that is that each
farmer is really benefited by the sue
cess of his neighbors, In a progress
sive neighborhood, where good stock
Is kept and where farming is generally
profitable, roads and schools are bet
ter, the price of farm land is higher
and, owing to the fact that a great
quantity of farm products is offered
for sale, markets are better. So boost
your neighbors and by so donng help
yourself.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28

pened on this Friday afternoon in the
Oldest club.
He had had the library to himself for
a dull hour when the heavy mahogany
door swung inward and Peter Rolf en-
tered and looked sharply around. Pc
ter Rolf was the very handsome pri-
vate secretary to Millionaire financier
who was a member Of the Oldest club,
and Peters appearance at the club was
usually In search of his erratic en-
ployer. Of course any one as impe-
cunious and commonplace as a private
secretary could not afford to belong to
this club. Jacob knew that. but Sc
cretly he liked Peter Rolf and rather
admired him, but that did not prevent
him from INDUCING in a joke which
was In extremely bad taste.
"Ah, Rolf, how are your asked Jake
languidly from the depths of the chair.
Zine, fneI'' returned Peter absent
~. I'm looking for Mr. Baggs-was
positive I'd fad him here " He turned
to leave the room.
ooh, Baggs was here awhile ago |
heard him tell somebody he was run
ming down TO Newport this afternoon
Dashed of after, a train, believe "
Jake Eiaba.l stified a yawn behind
his hand
Newport? That's queer. I'll call
up the Office again. Perhaps he has
telephoned In the meantime Peter
frowned and made for the desk tele-
phone near by.
The result of his telephone call was
unsatisfactory. Mr. Baggs had not
sent any word to the Office. and yet his
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28

When you are looking for the bet
ter kind of stationery, remember we
are at SIT Edwards street and will
show you. Phones 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28
THINGS TO NOTE
IN HORSE JUDGING,
Points to Be Considered In De.
termlning Animals Age.

There are four ways to tell the age
Of a horse-by his teeth, by his ribs.
by the flesh on his tail and by the
skin on his cheeks. In young horse
the cheek skin Is soft and elastic and
flies back quickly when raised; in an
old one it is ufeless and goes back but
slowly.
Old horses apparently have wider
and more distinct space between their
ribs than young horses. And with age
the flesh on the tail shrinks. making
the joints more distinct than they are
ON young horse.
Judging by the change in the teeth
is more accurate method. The com
ing of the temporary teeth first and
then the permanent ones. the develop
ment to maturity, the change in shape
on account of wear, the coming of the
cups in the teeth and their wearing
away afterward and the change in
the angle of meeting of the teeth from
straight together at five years to a
sharp angle at twenty-all these are
signs by which the experienced horse
man can read accurately the age of a
horse
1t must be remembered that the per
manent teeth, above and below, come
In at the same time, but that the cups
above do not wear away until all the
cups below are gone. 1t must also be
remembered that changes begin at the
center and continue at the rate of one
pair year; that horse at maturity
which Is at first year. has everything
- e., all his permanent teeth and ali
the cups.-E. Z. Potter, Oregon Agri-
cultural College.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-04-28
DRILLING Grain Seed.

There may be cases where grain scat
tered over the ground with a broadcast
seeder win give better returns than
where the drill is used, but this is such
rare exception to the general rule
that 1t Is reasonable to suppose that
something is the matter, either with
the drill or with the "man behind, :
when this is the case.