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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
CLASS FARM GIRLS.
Farming Class Composed of Girls I'm.
tirely Stumps Teacher.

Shenandoah, Iowa, SEPT. S.-"My
dear Kitty, what kind of a frock are
you going to wear to the wheat drill
ling next week"
This does not refer to a new va
riety of social function invented by
an enterprising hostess. 1t was over
heard in the conversation of the
Shenandoah high school girl to an
other, after dozen or so of the girls
had commenced the study of agri-
culture. And there isn't mere
man in the class to object or to ogle
If the agricultural lasses decide that
slit skirts are the proper garb to be
worn on plows and other implements
mentioned in the class text books.
When w. d. Melzer, who was
graduated last year from the Iowa
State Agricultural college at Ames,
came to take charge of the new agri-
cultural department established in
the Shenandoah high school this
year, he arranged a strenuous pro-
gram of courses, including long hikes
to distant farms, animal studies, ac-
tual work in the fields, etc.
Then he looked over the enroll
ment list. He was puzzled. EV-
cry name on the list had a perfectly
bona fide Miss" in front Of it. Pro
lessor MeltZer has been at work re-
vising his courses ever since, and al
though he has all due admiration for
the fair sex, he appreciated not a
whit the gibes of his fellow instruc-
tors concerning his feminine agricul-
tural class.
Supt. A. H. Speer, when interview
ed in regard to the amazing state OF
affairs in the new department, laugh
ed and said:
It's all very simple. The farm
boys who will take the course have
not yet enrolled. They will come in
a few weeks late. AS for the girls
they expect to teach, and the new
Iowa law requires country school
teachers to teach agriculture.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
ESCAPE FROM FIT. MADISON.
Saw Through Cell Bars And Then
Scale Twenty-Five Foot Wall.

FIT. Madison, Ia, Sept S.-Though
prison authorities have had a whole
night and day to work on the case,
nothing had been heard of the where
abouts of two prisoners, who sawed
throughacell bars, let themselves over
a twenty-five foot wall and disap-
peared from the state penitentiary
Wednesday night
Harry Scanlon and James Gleason
are the men who forced their way
to liberty, after the guards over the
men working on the new cell house
had been withdrawn, just before
locking up time last night. Their
escape was not learned until two
men were discovered to be missing
when the prisoners were counted.
Bloodhounds followed the trail OF
the two men from the walls OF the
prison to the banks Of the Mississip-
pi river, and officials believe the men
now are in Illinois. 1t is thought
they secured boat, or swan the riv-
er with the aid of boards. Circulars
are being scattered broadcast, bear
ing descriptions of the men.
Scanlon was serving an eight year
sentence for manslaughter He was
sent up from Jefferson, and he had
escaped from the states prison last
year.
Gleason was serving ten years SEN
tence from Emmetsburg for Durg-
larry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
Seriously Injured i'm Storm.

c. j. Watros is at Asbury hospi-
tai, Minneapolis, with a broken neck,
and his father, who returned to Cres-
co from Minneapolis, Wednesday eve
ming, says that the doctors give little
encouragement of his recovery.
Mr.. Watros was injured during a
severe wind storm, which struck his
farm near Coggswell, N. D., during
the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug.
goth. He was alone at the time and
a nephew, Edwin Belts, was at work
in the field near by but did not see
the accident. Judging by appearan-
ces, Mr. Watros was struck by an
overturning hen house, which rend-
cred him unconscious and then rolled
off him.
The Belts boy was compelled to
go to town for help, and it was about
two hours before Mr.. Watros arriv-
ed at his home in Coggswell, and all
the time exposed to a driving rain.
Pneumonia threatened as a result
for several days.
He recovered consciousness about
two hours after the accident, but is
completely paralyzed fsom the
shoulders down. He is receiving the
best care at the hospital and his wife,
mother and sister, Mrs. Hampton,
are with him.-Cresco Plain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
An Auto Accident.

While J. p. Bachelor, NJ. j. Carter
Thos. Boyle and Moses Perry were
returning from DEBORAH Tuesday
Mr.. Bachelor lost control of his car
The car swerved to one side, strik
ing rut, stopping it almost instant
ly, the force of which threw Mr.. Car
ter and Mr.. Perry out of the bacl
seat to the ground, shaking then
up quite badly. Fred j. Figge wht
had been to DEBORAH happened
along, and brought the boys to Os
sian. The car was somewhat dam
aged, and is now in the repair shop
-OSSian Bee
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
MURDEREss IN ROBBED HOUSE.
Waverly Citizens Think Robbed Man
Is Harboring Delilah Fails.

Waverly, Ia, Sent. S.-When of
ficers working on the robbery mys-
terry in which $4,000 in securities
and cash was taken from under the
pillow on which Henry Woodford
was sleeping several days ago, visit
ed Mr.. Woodford's home yesterday
and asked that they be allowed to
search it, they were unqualifiedly re-
fused admission on any such errand
Latest developments in the case
make of it one of the most interest
ing in the history of Iowa crimes
The interest of Waverly citizens is
intense, because of the eccentricities
of Mr. Woodford, and because of the
belief, generally spoken here, that
Mr.. Woodford's housekeeper, with
whom he lives alone, is none other
than Delilah Fails, Iowa murderess
Mr.. Woodford declares positively
that his housekeeper's name is Nell
lie Fails, and that she is a cousin to
Delilah, whom he says now is in
Montana.
Delilah Fails was convicted about
twenty years ago of the murder OF
Jerome Kern here. She served fif-
teen years in Anamosa, when she was
released on parole. She obtained
employment with a family at Cedar
Rapids.
Within a few months the Cedar
Rapids home was robbed. Delilah
Fails was found, bound and gagged
by her employers when they return
ed from the theater. She said burg
lars had attacked her. but her story
was discredited and she was returned
to Anamosa to serve the remainder OF
her sentence. She was released
about two months ago. Mr.. Wood
ford says she went to Montana.
Miss Fails has been closely ques-
toned by officers who are Investigate
ing the case. She processes to be-
lieve that the robber had broken in
to the house during the day and Sc
creted himself in a closet during the
night, until Woodford had fallen
asleep.
Bloodhounds were brought here
Sunday from Waterloo. Placed on
the trail under Mr.. Woodford's win
dow, they followed a straight trail
TO the Illinois Central railroad sta
ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10


tions. It's tonic ingredients tone up
the system, and thus invigorate the
stomach's functions to normal activ-
ity.
Mr.. Rifles experience is especially
interesting at this time of the year be-
cause it shows the close relationship
there is between a nervous breakdown
and a neglected cold.
Pe-ru-na should be kept in the home
at all times, that a cold upon it's first
appearance may be treated promptly
and successfully. This often saves
money and time, and what is more
important, a great deal of vitality.
Mr.. Rifle, of 75S Gautenbein Ave,
Portland, Ore, writes: Il have found
Pe-ru-na a most remarkable medi-
cine for building up the system and
for curing coughs and colds.
81 took it for four weeks few
months ago when I was all run down,
nervous and debilitated, and it quickly
restored my health.
II always keep it on hand, as few
doses will cure cold if taken in time"
People who object to liquid medi-
cines can now obtain Pe-ru-na
Tablets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
Married.

Miss Clara Sophia Nesvik and Mr..
Toilet NJ. Hanson were united in
marriage yesterday at Stayanger
church, Rev. Kvamme officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Nesvik, who has host Of
friends in this community who wish
her success and happiness in her
new state of life. The groom is an
industrious young man who has
made his home in Austin, Mimi, for
some time. They start life under
auspices circumstances, and the Bee
joins in extending congratulations
OsSian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
POstyille Clay Products Co.

Ralph and VIII Burtis were here
last Thursday in conference with
Frank l.. Minor, former superinten-
dent Of the Postville Clay Products
Co., and as a result the suit for re-
ownership against the company has
been withdrawn. We also under
stand that a new superintendent has
been secured and will be on the job
shortly, when the plant will be start
ed up at full capacity. There is no
better equipped brick factory in the
country, the supply of clay is practi-
cally inexhaustible and under prop
er management will be of great ben
eft to Postville and should return
reasonable profits to its stockholders
-Postville Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
State Fair Visitors a Thirsty Crowd

How much beer was sold in Des
Moines fair week? Just exactly
$4,000 cases up to Thursday night
That is the figure of a member of
the Retail Liquor Dealers associa-
ton. 1t is 5000 more cases than
sold one year ago during fair week
Eighty thousand cases of brew is
equal to about 100000 gallons.
That's as much beer as there is wat
er in the Des Moines river between
here and Fort Dodge, according to
two canoeists who made the trip re-
Gently. Up to Thursday night there
were over 10000 admissions to the
state fair. Conservative figures
would thus give about three gallons
OF beer TO every person that entered
the state fair grounds. But then
thousands of those were women and
children. Figuring man as every
third one that makes about nine gal
Ions OF beer to every man. OF course
every man that went TO the state fair
didn't drink nine gallons of beer.
---O
Try our Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
FARMER HAS WIFE ARRESTED
Finds Her "JOy Riding With Friend
On Hard-earned Money.

Mason City, Ia, Sept Soy rid
ing with Louis Highbuck, a clerk in
a local hardware store, upon the pro-
ceeds of accumulated creamery
checks, caused the arrest of Mrs.
Wava Eye, upon the complaint of
her husband, farmer living in the
southern part of the county.
The couple had been having a good
time and were spending money Law
ishly in auto hire and other diver
sions. Mr.. Eye told the police he
had been in the habit of giving his
wife the creamery checks with
which to pay the grocery bills and
family expenses but instead he dis
covered she had been retaining them.
Eye told friends he would consider
a reconciliation if it could be ar
ranged.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
Violated Game Laws.

Northwood, Sept S.-The pending
trial of E. w. Speeding, A. }. Erick-
son, Sue Orahood and Hans Hensen
are held to answer for violation of
the game laws. They were arrest
ed by Deputy Game Warden Kanva-
linka, of Mason City. Schmidt plead
ed guilty and was fined $25 but the
others say they will stand trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
A Big Land Deal.

II. j. Giesen closed a big land
deal several days ago, when he nego-
ciated the sale of the Tenold Farm
about a mile north of town to Carl
Martin from near Waucoma. The
farm consists of 316 acres and the
sale price was $4,000 per acre, a
total consideration of $44, $4,000.
Some land deal all right.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
4 Personal Guarantee

The Meritol Preparations are
made by the American Drug & Press
Association, of which we are a men,
Der and part owner. We personal
ly guarantee every one of them.
Your money cheerfully refunded il
You are not absolutely satisfied. Try
them on our say so. How could we
recommend them more highly?-
Sold al E. j. Parman'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
Frank GOtch Quits.

Frank Gotch, champion wrestler,
has made a statement that he had
quit the wrestling game forever. He
will devote his time to his farming
interests, he said. Gotch has just re-
turned from an inspection of his
1000 acre ranch that he recently
purchased near Crookston, Minneso-
ia
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
X. C. STOCKYARDS NEAR RECORD
Cattle Receipts for Week Come Close
to the Mark Set i'm Chicago
i'm 1891.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept S.-The
Kansas City stockyards this week
came within 23S head of shattering
a words cattle receipt record made
twenty-five years ago. Continued
dry weather and lack of pasture sent
1926 cattle to the local market dur
ing the week. The worlds record
was made at the Chicago yards sept.
10, 1891.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10

Wherever you travel look for
the Meritol store. 1t is invariably
the most up-to-date drug store in
town. In Decoran it is the store of
Z. j. Parman's
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10
MIR. LEWIS A. RIFLE tells his
experience with coughs and colds
that lead to nervousness and de-
bility.
Colds are often

Colds are often
aggravated dur
ing the Summer
because inactive
bowels and a
stomach out of
order are prime
causes in keep
ing a cold from
getting well.
Pe-ru-na has
very beneficial
laxative quail
ties that neutral
iZe such condi-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10

-Winneshiek County Fair, Decor
ah, Sept. 16-17-1S-19. Remember
the date.-Adv. If.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-10

Try our Want Column.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05
Wants to Sell Automobile:
Use Proceeds for Furniture
Interest is Being Manifested in ALI Territory
OF COntest-Numbers Want Information
NOW IS The OPPORTUNE TIME TO ENTER CONTEST
nominate Yourself or Friend Now to Have Name Appear With First
Publication of Names Next Monday.

ity within the scope Of the contest is
intereStd and before another week
has elapsed the contest will be the
chiei topic of conversation i'm the
homes of nine-tenths of the people
throughout this territory.
Monday Official Starting Day.
Next Monday will be the official
starting day Of the contest. This week
is known as the nomination period
and those who have been nominated
as well as those contemplating nomi-
nathing themselves are taking this
week to familiarize themselves with
the rules and plan of the contest. On
Monday the names of those already
nominated will be published but will
De credited with only the nomination
blank. The next publication OF names
VIII, however, carry the totals of the
candidates. Now, during the nomi-
nation period, is the time to get full
information as to how to win one of
the prizes. The contest department is
at the service of those Interested and
the best way to get in touch with this
department and to get full details of
the contest is to send in the nomi-
nation blank. AS soon as it is receiv-
ed representative of the contest de-
partment will call on you and explain
the contest in detail and will render
any assistance possible in helping You
start winning campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05
Fewer Fatalities Than Formerly.

The fatalities have been unusu-
ally small only one passenger hav-
ing been killed in the State" says
the report of the railroad commits
sion for 1912. The commission
says that there were not near So
many accidents in 1912 as 1911:
winch is an indication that the
physical condition Of the railroads
mas been greatly improved" The
report shows 1OS miles of new rail
way constructed in South Carolina
during the year. According to n
table prepared by the commission
the Following statistics are given:
from movement of trains, locomo-
yves, cars. passengers killed /. in
Jured 1863; employees killed 10. in
Jured 4l1: postal clerks killed none
injured, 26; other persons killed ~
injured III; from other causes. cm-
ploycS Killed 4, injured 499. The
total Is 80 killed and 1911 injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05
n. &. OFFICERS FILE COMPLAINT
Ask That Reviewing Board Consider
Competency OF Major Allen.

Columbia. March 31.-Seven Of the
nine active commissioned officers of
he lst battalion, 2d regiment, $. G. y.
o., today submitted a petition in the
form Of complaint. asking that re-
viewing board be appointed to con-
slider the competency of Major Joseph
+. Allen, of Columbia, commanding
the 1st battalion.
The preamble to the petition says:
we feel that the future of the bat
TALON is jeopardized by his (Major
Allen's) retention in office"
The petition recites six allegations
and charges against Major Allen.
Major Allen is out Of the city and
could not be communicated with as to
the charges preferred against him by
mis- brother officers. The petition was
submitted to Governor Blease this
evening by Col Oscar w. Babb, the as
sistant Adjutant General, for his rec
ommendation. When asked what ac-
tion he would take i'm the matter.
Governor Blease replied that he would
have to see what his duty is in the
premises. that whatever his duty is.
he will act accordingly. The petition.
With the signatures attached, as filed
with the Adjutant Generals office to-
day, Is as follows:
columbia, $. G., March 90, 1913.
From Company Officers, First Bat
talon, Second Infantry, y. G. :. c.
TO the Adjutant General of South Car
olina. Subject: Appointment of re-
viewing board.
THE undersigned, composing a ma
iority of the officers of the above bat
TALON, request that a reviewing board
De appointed to consider the compe-
tency of the present battalion com
mandcr, Major Joseph X. Allen, as we
EEL that the future welfare of the
battalion is jeopardized by his reten-
lion in office. which opinion is based
upon the following facts:
Il. Adverse criticisms of regular
army officers attached to battalion
Turing joint manoeuvres, Chicamauga
Park, 1910.
"2. Non-attendance of encampment
Of 1912.
80. Lack of interest (a) i'm failing
call meetings for discussion and in
structions in military matters; (b)
| allure to have battalion drills. except
iour, during three years Of his COM
mand.
| -. Severe and embarrassing Crit-
| ism by inspector-instructor, regard
| ing the particular absence of Major
| Allen from the cnCampmcnt of 1912
ana the resulting disorganzaton Of
| the battalion.
-. The repeated absence of Major
| Allen from the city of Columbia with
| Iut an organization.
| 80. Failure To visit the organiza-
| lions composing the battalion during
| their drills. with rare exceptions.
! "A. T.. Iagarc, captain Company Il,
tassigncdD Dibcrt Jackson, captain
| company 6; j. j. Marshall. first lieu
| onant Company G; Louie NJ Wingnrd.
| captain Company -; John \. Rice.
| trst lieutenant Company y: y. t..
| Mar"hant, captain Company NJ; Geo
| w. Sh"hanc first lieutenant Company
| NJ
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05
TIMMONSVILLE GROWS.
Work Begins on Station and Building
Contract is Let.

IlmmonsVcille, March 3O.-Worll
mas commenced on the station for
the south Carolina Western railroad.
Ihe road bed is graded to Timmons-
vile and the rail has been laid a great
part of the way.
I. A. Smith has let the contract for
the erection of large leaf tobacco
plant, to be used by \. B. Turner, one
OF the largest buyers OF this markeH
The Timmonsville Oil company.
VINO last year added to its mammoth
plant a fertilizer department, is find
ing good sale for the excellent prod
uctS they are manufacturing and
nave recently almost doubled their ca
pacity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05
Swat the Fly.

EVERY fly killed now. means that in
July and August we will be saved thn
annoyance Of fighting a large number
OF their children and grandchildren.
Every mosquito that YOU Kill now
means that YOU lessen the chances of
malaria and other diseases.
HOW can YOU Kill flies and mos
quitocS now? by answering the call
"l TN" civic League to clean up your
yard and by seeing that your neigh
Dor cleans his on April 10Th, municipal
cleaning day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05
WARM WEATHER COMES.
temperature Above the Seasonal
Average Will Prevail.

Washington, March 3O.-Tempera-
lures above the seasonal average over
most or the country, with precipitation
generally below normal in the North
ana near normal IN the South prob
aply VIII prevail during the coming
week, according to the weather bu-
reau's weekly bulletin
NO pronounced cold wave will
cross the country during the week"
the bulletin predicts.
"A disturbance will appear in the
far West Tuesday, cross the Middle
west Wednesday or Friday. This dis
turbance will be attended by general
rains and be followed by a change to
cooler weather"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-05

plan that has proved a success i'm a
number of other cities. These banks
wherever organized and operated
nave met the needs of the class of
borrows that most easily fall into the
clutches OF the loan offices and have
at the same time proven hnan-
cial success Such banks are not
charitable institutions, but profit earn
ing business enterprises, that do a
great and far reaching charitable
work. There is need for such an insti-
tuition in Sumter, but while there
may be a question as to the field be-
ing large enough To support an inde-
pendent bank OF this nature, ii would
seem that there is sufficient business
To pay one of the banks To establish
a department to handle this class of
loans. AT any rate, the matter is of
an Importance to the welfare of the
community To merit serious consider
alton by the bankers and business
men of Sumter. If the matter cannot
be handled i'm any other way, we sug-
gest that the Chamber of Commerce
take II up and have it investigated
by one OF it's regular committees or
by "a special committee.
The Turks now see what was plain
months ago to the most distant on
looker--that they must submit to
any terms the allies dictate. If the
great powers of Europe had acted
with firmness and common sense in
supporting the allies, thousands of
lives and millions OF money would not
not have been needlessly wasted in the
continuation of the war.
The sugar growers and manufac-
turers OF Louisiana are as sincere
protectionists as the sheep raisers and
woolen manufacturers of the North
and West. All protectionists are of
that faith because it pays them per-
sonally, not because ii Is of benefit to
the country as n whole.
The river towns rejoice and are
exceeding glad when they pay
freight rates based on water trans
portation, but when the floods come
they are sorrowful. There are COM