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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
CASTALIA.
Dec. %, 1913

Dec. 20, 1913
Miss Amy Meyer was an Ossian
caller Tuesday.
Mae Malloy returned Saturday
from Ames where she is attending
school
Joe Barrett offended the funeral
of Mrs. Schakeltcn at LAWYER on Fri
day.
Roy Richards and Lester Meyer re-
turned from Fayette where they are
attending U. |. L.
Joe Slorah was here from Des
Moines for visit at the l.. A. Wool
sey home.
Bert Harvey. Ed Wirsching, Geo
Neuenswander and George Bachelor
were in Decoran Saturday.
School closed Friday with a pro-
gram rendered by the grammar
school pupils.
Miss Frieda Krogman closed her
school at the cross roads and left for
her home at Elkader.
Miss Frances Kane came home
from Prairie du Chen for week S
vacation.
Louis Schara of Sarek City, Wis,
spent few days at the Chas. Schara
home.
The teachers returned to their re-
speCtive homes, Prof. Bailey to Mon
mouth, Miss Fordyce to Randalia and
Miss Ames to Luana.
John O'Boy is here for visit with
home folks
B. F. and J. II. Kneeskern went
to Cresco for a visit with George
Kneeskern who IS in the hospital.
James Malloy came down from
Blooming Prairie for visit with his
father, ID. c. Malloy and family.
Miss nellie Neuenswander and
Florence KOhler were here for a Wis
it at the Geo. Neuenswander home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hotter OF Elgin were
here spending Sunday at the G. Neu-
enswander home.
S. Allen and family of Mason City,
Mr.. and Mrs. X. Webster and Mary
Kneeskern of Frankville, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Winger and Lelah Kneeskern
of Mason City. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Kneeskern and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Kneeskern of Mason City spent Xmas
at the home of their father j. H.
Kneeskern.
George Allen was a business cal
Ter in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Birdsell were
visiting friends in Cresco one day
! last week.
Farrence Finnigan of Ossian was
seen on our streets Saturday.
The stockholders of the Pleasant
Ridge telephone Co. held their an
nual meeting. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
ID. c. Malloy, treasurer and Knut Os-
terhouse, secretary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wirsching were
at Ossian Wednesday.
Miss Hazel Bernhart spent Sun
day at Elgin.
The Misses Hazel pepper and Nora
Stanton and Cliff Christ of Elgin
and John Holverson of Clermont at
tended the dance here Friday.
| Miss Lucy Meier attended the
dance at Postville Monday.
James Malloy spent Monday with
| friends at Ossian.
Paul Hursh is here visiting hi:
parents, Rev. and Mrs. Hursh.
Miss Eileen Malloy and Mrs. Ross
Winn and Ethel Fox were shopping
in Ossian Tuesday.
Charles Neuenswander spent
Thursday with relatives in Elgin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
Big Increase in Winter Wheat.

An increase of SO per cent, or g.
SSS,000 acres, in the area planted
to winter wheat in the United States
this fall, compared with the revised
estimated area sown last year, is re-
ported by the department of agricul.
ture. The condition of winter wheat
On December l was 92.7 per cent OF
normal, the highest December /
conditions recorded since 1903.
Rye shows an increase of IL pei
cent, Of $4,000 acres in the area
sown this fall. campared with that
of last fall, while the December |
condition, 95.3 per cent of a normal
is the highest since 1907.
Texas, with 80 per cent and Okla
homa with 35 per cent, show the
greatest increase in winter wheat
acreage, while Kansas, which has By
far the greatest area sown, showed
an increase of | per cent.
Ohio's acreage shows an increase
of 3 per cent; Indiana / per cent
Illinois 3 per cent; Missouri 10 pel
cent; Nebraska per cent. ant
Pennsylvania / per cent, while
Washington's acreage decreased
per cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
WANT COLUMN.
Rates-One Cent per word. Moth
ing less than ten cents.

ing less than ten cents.
FOUND-Piece Of fancy work, GRO
cheting. Owner call at this office.
FOR SALE-Three nice residences
and two fine building lots. w. l..
Tobiason, DEBORAH, Iowa. Enquire
at Marsh Music House. 53tf.
LOST-BoX of baby clothing, be-
tween the Frank and Ben Jewell
farms, on Christmas day. Finder
please leave at this Office C53-2
LOST-Leather trunk belonging to
automobile, containing side cur
tains, ETC. Finder leave at Public
Opinion office. Reward. Q 53-2w.
FOR RENT-George Zuckmayer
house, 8 rooms 5th ward, Inquire
Chas. Trzcinski. 52tf.
FOR SALEM. B. turkeys and tou-
louise geese; guaranteed stock;
prices reasonable Mrs. w. C. Nc
Lain, Route No. 3, DEBORAH, Iowa.
53-4 pd
FOR SALE-A quantity of straight
clover and mixed tame hay. Otto
Dahljelm, DEBORAH, 532w.
LOST-Collie dog. right ear brown,
face, head and other ear white.
Scar on left ear. Reward, if re-
turned to Prof G.. K. Preus. 53tf
FOR SALE-Hcusehold goods, i'm
Guiding stoves, furniture of all
kinds. E. r. Jahr. Phone 1888
52tf.
FOR SALE-One good seated top
buggy. Call at this Office or Mrs.
Fl. n. Larson. 52tf.
FOR SALE-l60 acre improved
farm 2 " miles from Cresco. Mrs.
c. J. Waters, Cresco, la. 52-2w
FOR SALE-Good dry second growth
oak and poplar wood. Prompt de-
livery. Telephone 343, Anderson
Bros. DEBORAH. Att
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms,
80 e. Water st. M-I-47tf.
DRY WOOD FOR SALE-We have
plenty of dry wood, both oak and
poplar for sale. Have four
teams hauling, and can make
prompt deliveries. Ring up
Phone No. 124. Roman Wood and
Land Co. Att.
roh GALE MY HOuSeHOlu SOOuS
and furniture, at private sale.
Parties interested may call be-
tween the hours of 10 a. m. and
p. m. Mrs. C.. w. Burdick. 4S-tf.
FOR SALE OR RENT-A farm of
1913 acres in section IL and IA,
Button township, now occupied
by Terrence Mcconnell. Inquire
OF w. H. Smith, DEBORAH, Iowa.
41-tf.
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS-I have
for sale lot of improved farms
in Red River Valley and Becker
County, Mimi. on very easy terms,
and few Winneshiek County
farms. Also six residences in De-
corah. For prices and particv hrs,
see Ed. X. Hovden. agent. soft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
PLEASANT VALLEY.
Dec. 20, 1871,

Lee. 20, i . Il.
We wish you all happy New Year.
n. c. Narveson and family spent
last Thursday at the Theo Anderson
home.
A few from this vicinity attended
the Xmas tree exercises i'm the
Franklin Prairie school house last
Saturday evening.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the party at the A. j. Foss home
Christmas eve.
Ed, Fred and Emma Iverson called
on their sister, Mrs. Olias Erickson
last Friday.
Oscar Erickson and family spent
last Thursday at the Martin Larson
home on Canoe Ridge.
A large crowd attended the Xmas
tree exercises held in Dist No. ). A
very nice program was given by the
children.
Mabel Iverson and Mrs. Ole Hagen
spent Thursday and Friday at the T.
Iverson home. They returned to De-
corah Friday afternoon.
Olias Erickson spent several days
last week with his friend, Andrew
Jaastad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31

| have originated what ! think is
the most remarkable treatment for
sufferers of chronic stomach, bowel,
liver, kidney and blood troubles.
have cured many chronic cases of
dyspepsia Indigestion, constipation,
sick headache, rne umatism, uric acid
troubles, kidney and bladder trou-
bles and different forms of weakness
and disease of the heart; palpitation,
shortness of breath, pain around the
heart, dizziness, fainting spells, weak,
nervous spells, nerve prostration and
all forms of catarrhal troubles.
To introduce this new system Of
treatment among people who have
will make a thorough examination
and never tried it, for limited
time, l diagnosis of any case and give
them 10 days treatment absolutely
free, so they can see how this treat
ment acts on their case. | want to
examine and treat, free, % new pa
tients on my next visit to your town.
No matter what your trouble is, come
to me for examination. Remember
do not pretend to cure all chronic
diseases, but can tell you after max
ing an examination, whether or not
you are durable; and If think | can
help you | will give you 10 days
treatment free. Kindly send word to
your neighbor who may be suffering.
Tell them of this free treatment Of
fer and of my next visit to your
town. / will be at the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
Notice 10 Bidders .

The Board of Supervisors will re-
ceive bids up to 1880 p. M, Tuesday
January 6, 1914, for
20 cords green poplar wood to be de-
livered at County Home.
80 Bbls. st Patent Flour to be de-
livered in 5 Dbl lots at the County
Home, when needed. 53-1
w. r. SHEA,
County Auditor
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, this 29th
day of December, 1913.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31

A French finencier is said to be
trying to revive the time when ey-
cry workman sang at his bench. y
But was there ever such time?
There is a great deal of romancing
about the good old times"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
The Man Who Neglects Himself

When his condition points to kid
ney trouble takes an unwise risk.
Backache, pain and soreness over
the kidneys, nervous or dizzy spells,
poor sleep, are all symptoms that
will disappear with the regular use
or Foley Kidney Pills. They put
the kidneys and bladder in a clean,
strong and healthy condition. Eng
oer'soh Fharmacy-Adv Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31

1t appears that there is a suspicion
in New England that polygamy eY-
lists even outside of Utah, and SEN
ator Weeks of Massachusetts has IN
troduced resolution in the Senate
asking for an Investigation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31

A great many members of CON
gress have ideas about how newspa-
pers should be edited, but they have
never been able to get together and
make the dear old Record much of
Ia popular success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
WinneShiek Hotel, DEBORAH
We'd. JANUARY l4th

from 9 a. m. to p. m, and return
once a month
If for any reason you cannot visit
me personally, write for an eXamina-
ton blank.
Address,
DIR. IL. A. STOCKDALE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31

"A pile remedy that is entirely
different from anything else, used
both externally and internally, act
ing on the blood as well as the d.
sease, remedy without a superior
1t is Meritol Pile Remedy, made and
guaranteed by the American Drug
and Press Association. f. J. par
man.-Adv. Dao
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31

Now that the gaekwars leading
daughter has been, married to the
Maharajah Kumar Jitendra Narayan
OF Cooch-Beehar the effect will be
pronounced throughout India, and
the name too, perhaps.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-31
Is PoIygamy Spreading?

of Oregon, asking for an investiga
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
SEVEN PER CENT INCREASE IS
AWARDED BY ARBITRATION
BOARDS REPORT.
BOTH PARTIES BOUND TO DECISION
Ends Long Controversy Between
Operator sand Employees Peace
fully-6oard Suggests Con-
gressionai Investigation.

New York, Nov. 1O.-The long-lived
controversy between railroads Of the
east and their conductors and train
men over the latter's demands for
more pay ended tonight.
The employees are granted an in.
crease Of wages averaging per cent
and totaling $6,OOO,0OO annually-about
half Of what they asked from October
IA last-effective for one year. One
hundred thousand men will share in
the increase.
Thus ends by arbitration, under the
Newlands amendment to the Erdman
act, controversy that threatened to
tie up by strike the transportation IA
cilities Of all states east of the Missis
sippi river and north of the Ohio. The
award of the arbitration commission
filed late today in the federal district
court, Is binding and final. The two
board reports Of the employees filed q
minority report In addition and the
two representatives of the Al railroads
dissenting opinion.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14

sters. The Holsters will be placed
around the San Juan islands in Puget
sound. In return for the Holsters, the
Pacific is sending to the east 100000
eggs of the humpback salmon.
F. B. Kidney, aged So, gave himself
up to the police at Seattle Saturday.
He said he was wanted In California
for arson committed In 1882, when he
fired several buildings at Lincoln be-
longing to the Southern Pacific rail-
road.
Superior Judge w. P. Lawlor, San
Francisco, refusing to issue special
venire for jury of women in the Sec
ond trial of ]. C. Westonberg, charged
with criminal libel, said it was not the
province of his court to follow fam
tastical methods in the administration
of Justice"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
TELEPHONE PROBE TRAVELS
Government viii Take Testimony In
Montana and CHICAGO.

Government viii Take Testimony In
Montana and Chicago.
The Bell telephone hearing was held
at Butte this week. Testimony was
taken in the federal caurt at Butte
along the lines of the testimony taken
at Spokane. Constantine j. Smyth,
special prosecutor representing Attor-
ney General James B. McReynolds,
and the array of Bell telephone counsel
are at Butte.
From Butte the prosecutors 60 to
Helena to continue their investigation.
thence to Billings. Boise. Denver and
Chicago. Ten days after the govern
ment completes its prosecution the
same counsel for the Bell and the gov
eminent will go over the ground COW
cred by the government prosecution
for the purpose of allowing the Bell
to present its side Of the case.
The return investigation will be
started probably in Spokane the last
week Of December and will then be
transferred to Portland and on down
the coast to Los Angeles. thence to
Denver, Salt Lake City, Boise and the
Montana cities.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
10 CENT "CASOARETS"
FOR LIVER AND BOWELS
Cure Sick Headache, Constipation, BIZ
iousness, Sour Stomach, Bad
6reath-Candy Catharttc.

No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head aches.
how miserable you are from constipa.
ton, indigestion, bilio,$sness and
sluggish bowels-you always get relief
with Cascarets. They Immediately
cleanse and regulate the stomach, re.
move the sour, fermenting food and
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry off the constipated
waste matter end poison from the in
testines and bowels. A 10-cent box
from your druggist will keep your liv
er and bowels clean; stomach sweet
and head clear for months. They work
while you sleep.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
TRANSFORMATION.

The Milwaukee has completed 30
miles of the grade for its road
through the Olympic peninsula to Port
Angeles. and 1t Is expected that the
laying of tracks will commence In the
near future.
Railway rumors have been reawak-
ened at Olympia owing to the recent
purchases of more than 500, 900 worth
of property in the downtown business
districts by interests represented by
T. A. Davies Of Seattle. Opinion Is
divided as to whether the O.-W. r. &
N. or the Milwaukee is behind the
movement but 1t Is believed that one
of these systems is making prepare.
lions for invading the capital city OF
the state,
The West Coast railroad, of which
J. D. Farrell, president Of the Oregon.
Washington Railway & Navigation Co.
Is the representative, has flled plats
in the United States land Office at
Olympia for the construction of a line
Of railway across the Cascades, prac
tically paralleling the Northern Pa
cific at Auburn. where 1t Is to use
the tracks Of the Milwaukee into Ia
coma and Seattle. Railroad men are
Of the opinion that the project contem
plates the completion of the North
Coast road, part of the Hartman
system, from North Yakima to Puget
Sound, the cost entailed being esti
mated at $2O.OO0.00O.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
ON PACIFIC COAST

1t is proposed to conduct an aero
plane service between San Francisco
and Oakland, six miles.
Even McLennan, 48 years old, Of
Council City. Alaska, prospector and
poet, dropped dead at Seattle Saturday.
William Earl will recover from the
effects Of 1900 volts of electricity
passing through his body at Vallejo.
Cal.
United States Customs Inspector w.
B. Evans VISA shot and seriously
wounded at National City, CAL, by one
Of a trio of Mexican smugglers
Seventeen hundred men, mostly l.
w. VS., quit work last week on the
Pacific Great Eastern railway grade
between Newport and Lillooet. B. C.
The steamer Pleiades. bound for An.
con, Panama, was in collision with an
unknown vessel Saturday night Is
miles south of the San Francisco light.
ship. She was badly damaged.
Her first vote cast at the age of 100
years, Is the unique record of Mrs.
Sarah Todd, who walked to the polls
at Eugene, Ore, and voted In the re-
cent referendum election. She is q
sister-in-law of Abraham Lincoln.
In few days refrigerator tank car
will start west carrying $500 Holsters
They are being sent by the United
States fish commission as gift from
the Atlantic to the Pacific. The pur
pose Is to try to stock the Pacific
coast waters, now lacking In this vari
ETY. of sea food, with fine Maine lob
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
Wonderful Blood Remedy
That Works in the tissues
The Very Latest Theory About How and Why the
Blood is Disordered.


The great experts In Chemistry and
Physiology now declare what has all
along been contended by the Swift Lab
oratory that the germs Of blood disorders
find lodgment in the interstices Of the tbs.
sues.
And herein is where 8. 8. 8. goes to
work rapidly. effectively and with won
derfully noticeable results.
This famous blood purifier contains
medicinal components Just as vital ana
essential to healthy blood as tho nutritive
elements OF wheat. roast beef. and fats
and the sugars that make up our daily
ration. !,
AS q matter Of fact there IL one ingre-
dent in 8. s. 8. which serves the active
purpose OF stimulating each cellular part
OF the body to tho healthy and judicious
selection Of its own essential nutriment.
That 10 why It regenerates the blood sup
ply: why It has such q tremendous In
iuence In overcoming ecxema, rash. pim-
pies. and all skin afllictions.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
INDUSTRY AND IMPROVEMENT.

A bond issue is proposed at Kellogg
Idaho. to build new $4,000 city hall.
The Lewiston (Idaho) city council
has accepted the new Clearwater
bridge, costing $4O,55O.
At a recent meeting of the directors
of the Conconnully Creamery at Con-
connully, 1t was decided to offer it
by lease to any capable parties who
would reopen the plant.
The first combined harvester manu-
featured by the Harrington Harvester
Co. of Harrington, with a gas engine
to operate the machinery, eliminating
ten of the horses necessary on the or
binary harvester, was SO successful
that the company has started on the
manufacture of several of the ma
chimes.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14

And In regenerating the tissues 8. 8 8.
has a rapid and positive antidotal effect
upon all those irritating influences that
cause rheumatism, sore throat. weak
eyes. loss Of weight. thin pale cheeks. and
that WEAKNESS of muscle and nerve that
is generally experienced. by all sufferers
with poisoned blood.
Get q bottle of s. s. 8. at any drug
store. and In a few days you will not only
feel bright, and energetic. but you will be
the picture OF new life.
8. s. s. is prepared only in the labora-
tory of the Swift Specific Co., 201 Swift
Bldg, Atlanta. Ga. Who maintain a very
efficient Medical Department. where all
who have any blood disorder of stub
born nature may write freely for advice.
8. 8. s. II sold everywhere by all drug
stores
Beware Of all attempts to sell you
something "Just as good'' Insist upon
s. 8. s,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
IF YOUR CHILD IS CROSS.
FEVERIsH, CONsTIPATED
Look Mother!. II tongue Is coated,
cleanse little bowels with "Cali-
fornia Syrup Of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
California Syrup Of Figs" because in
a few hours all the clogged-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't he coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep it handy be-
cause they know its action on the
stomach. liver and bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot.
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which contains directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
GOV. SIGNS THE THAw PAPERS
Extradition Request Is Granted, But
Thaw May Not Go Back to New
York for lonq Time.

Concord, N. H.-Governor Felker
Saturday signed extradition papers re.
turning Thaw to New York at request
OF Governor Glynn. The call for ex.
tradition resulted from a charge OF
conspiracy in connection woth the Mat
teawan escape. The decision, it is
said, doesn't mean that Thaw will be
returned Immediately to Matteawan
1t is stated the fight against the con.
spiracy charge may go on for years.
A habeas corpus writ is pending be.
fore Judge Aldrich. His decision will
be followed by an appeal no matter
which side wins, and the case probably
In one way or another will go to the
supreme court.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14
TAKES OFF DANDRUFF.
HAIR STOPS FALLING
Save your Hair! Get IS cent bottle
Of Danderine right now-Also
stops itching scalp.

Thin, brittle. colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence of neglected
scalp; Of dandruff- awful scurf.
There is nothing so destructive to
the hair as dandruff. 1t robs the hair
of its lustre. it's strength and its very
life; eventually producing a feverish-
ness and itching OF the scalp, which ii
not remedied causes the hair roots to
shrink, loosen and die-then the hair
falls out fast. A little Danderine to.
night-now-any time-will surely
save your hair.
Get Is cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store. You
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
of it IL you will just try little Dander.
inc. Save your hair! Try it!
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14

Free to Our Readers

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for
4S-page illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all
about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise
as to the Proper Application of the Murine
Eye Remedies in Your Special Case. Your
Druggist will tell you that Murine Relieves
Sore Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't
Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for Soc.
Try 1t in Your Eyes and In Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyelids and Granulation.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-11-14

II can't read this prescription, doc
tor said the pharmacists assistant.
"Who asked you to read lit"
snapped the doctor. Gust compound
it. That's what you're getting paid
for."--The New Idea.