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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Bees Visit Public Opinion.

A swarm of bees sighting the
Public Opinion on their cross coun-
try fight last Wednesday thought
it a good place to spend the after
noon and stopped for visit They
chose a corner between the chimney
and the west wall for a resting
place and kept everything else away,
until John Bollinger came on the
scene, which ended in their capture
by him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Calmar Water Tower Bursts.

Last Wednesday afternoon the
water works tower at. Calmar burst
ed, and things were pretty lively in
that section of the town, in the Mil
waukee yards. The breaking of the
slaves of the tower let the roof down
inside the tower, when the slaves
broke off some five feet from the
bottom of the tank, which was sup
ported by a steel tower eighty feet
high. This leaves Calmar without
adequate fire protection during the
reconstruction of the tower.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Singers Picnic and Elect Officers.

Sunday the members of the Win
neshiek County Sangerforbund gath
cred at the home of Gus Johnson,
rear Nassett to enjoy a picnic and to
elect officers. About 200 attended
and were entertained by few selec-
tons by the Sangerforbund. Brief
remarks were made by Prof. C. A.
Sperati and Mr.. Gus Johnson. The
following officers were elected: Os-
car Winger, Pres; Halvor Woldum
Vice Pres; o. II. Lovstuen, Sec. ;
Albert Atkinson, Treas; Prof. C. A
Sperati, Chief Instructor; Martin
Woldum, Assistant Instructor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
octogenarians Birthdays Remembered

Last Friday was the eightieth
birthday anniversary of Mr.. Valen-
tine Stoskopf of the fifth ward, and
during the afternoon about twenty
five of his neighbors and friends
gathered at his home to congratulate
him and hope for many added years
of health and happiness.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Philip Hus-
ted (Aunt Jane) was eighty-six years
of age, and the next day forty or
more neighbors and friends happily
surprised her at their home in the
fifth ward, leaving several valued
mementoes of the occasion. In the
evening John Alstad entertained
these present with graphophone
selections.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
HARVESTING.

Harvesting time is coming on
apace and very soon the reapers will
be in the fields and the golden grain
will be falling before the sickles
like wall of water goes over the
precipice, says the Fairmont Tri-
bune. Modern harvesting is as diff
ferent from the old time harvest as
laundering by steam and mangle is
from "sozzling the buds in the
crick." Only a generation ago the
self rake was the acme of inventive
genius in reapers. This was the sue
cessor to the hand raking contriv-
ance, which followed the cradle.
The old Mccormick self rake was
drawn by four horses. On the reel
was a giant arm with hand six
feet wide, filled with fingers. AS
this arm revolved high in the air it
had the aspect of a demon with a
mighty clutch. Every circle it des-
circuit of the field was divided into
five segments or stations" and
five men bound the sheaves for one
machine. Twisting up bands out OF
wisps of straw the harvest hand"
swept along tying up the sheaves
while he perspired copiously and fill
ed his fingers with briars that made
them tester and pain him. There
was premium put upon fast work,
for the good man at the job could
get to the end of his station a little
ahead of the reaper on its next cir
cult and he could sit down on a
cushion of amber sheayes and rest
his weary bones till the machine
passed him. In those days the wat
er carrier was necessary adjunct
to the force. He was usually a
freckle faced boy who rode an old
mare, or else hobbled bare-footed
through the stubbles with bleeding
shins Juggling a jug. Usually the
water was warm enough when 1t
reached the sweating toilers, or the
telling sweaters, who encircled the
grain. Harvest days were then gala
days on the farm. The demand for
could dictate their own terms and
work about as they pleased. Now
adays the old time harvest hand has
been eliminated, the farmer bitches
his fast horses 10 his ballbearing
harvester and sails around the field
cutting and binding at a great rate.
And the farmers wife does not have
to cook up yoluptuous meals to APP
pease the ravenous appetites of the
Titans in shirt sleeves who bound
the sheayes in the old days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Postville and DEBORAH Shoot.

Several Postville people were in
DEBORAH Thursday to take part in
the shooting match held by the De-
corah Rod and Gun Club, at the
hitching grounds, and they proved
TO be the best marksmen, winning
both matches. In the first match Nc
Even of Postville broke %, Prior of
Postville 20, Acres of DEBORAH 10.
In the second Forester of Postville
was first, only missing one, breaking
"a, Schlatter of DEBORAH second
with %, and Thomas Of DEBORAH
and Riggs, the Remington man
tied for third, each getting q. 1t
was very interesting shoot and
most of the members took part.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Entertained at Cherokee.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Draper of
this city on their recent visit at
Cherokee were royalty entertained
one afternoon at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. C. F. Stiles, formerly res
idents of our city. They partook
of sumptuous six O'Clock dinner
and the conversation was mostly in
ouiries of their numerous DEBORAH
friends. Mr.. Stiles is one of the
employees of the Illinois Central
Railroad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

In a one sided game of baseball
Monday the Hawaiian base ball team
which is making a tour of the states
defeated the local team. The score
was something like % to 2, few
present counting them.
In the evening the Hawaiians
gave a concert at the Princess thea
native costumes were worn and ma
tive songs sung.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Wins Princeton Scholarship Also


Prof Henning Larsen, son of DR..
and Mrs. Laur Larsen of Luther
College and two years ago
English teacher in the De-
corah high school, who is now at
tending the university at Oxford,
England, on scholarship from the
American Soandinavian Foundation,
has recently been awarded schol-
arship at Princeton University. Prof.
Larsen is alike one of the most pop
ular and best equipped young men
that have gone out from DEBORAH in
a good many years, and it is with
mEch pride that his many friends
throughout the city learn of his con-
tinued advancement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

The Hospital Committee will re-
ceivc sealed bids of sale and terms
from all persons having property for
sale suitable for this purpose. All
such bids must be filed with Ben
Bear, chairman, on or before Au-
gust Is, 1913.
The committee reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. 1913.
HOSPITAL COMMITTEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Gets West Side RESIDENCE.

The deal was closed last week for
the purchase by f. b. Thomas Of the
John Assem- residence property with
seventeen acres of land in the fifth
ward, the price paid being $3.50,
Possession will be given March /,
1914. The small brick residence adj
Joining this place on the esa was
retained by Mr.. Assem-.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

A man without home ties is like
a piece of driftwood on the outgoing
tide; he never knows where he will
land.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

Subscribers will confer favor upon
us by notifying us at once OF fail
ure to receive the paper regular
ly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek county
brides who remain in the county
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

The yellow address tag on the front
page each week shows the month
and year to which your paper is
paid for.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

Entered at the Post Office in DEBORAH, Iowa
as Second Glass Mail Matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30

Official Paper of Winneshiek County
and the City of DEBORAH
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-07

Sox Beat Oakland-Benz Pitches
Swell Ball.

lnere was nOtnlng Hukey
about the White Sox 9 to 8 vic
tory over Oakland yesterday, SUI
perior pitching and heavier. stick
work tell the story.
Joe Benz pitched five innings
against the coast leaguers, and in
that time they found him for but
"a single hit. One man was passed.
The work of the Batesville artist
made Jim Callahan as happy as a
new Democratic postmaster. Joe
put some hop on the ball and laid
it where he wanted to. If Benz
isn't repeating his last years per-
Torrance he has frightened the
outlook for the Sox. In the last
campaign Joe started off like a
whirlwind. He breezed through
the first few months, moving
down all teams with ease. Then,
came the blowout. The batters
solved his delivery and began
busing fences. Joe contributed
some erratic heaving to the con-
g1omeration and was the most
uncertain twirler on the payroll,
at the seasons close. If Benz
starts as he did last season and
keeps the pace his position is as.
sured. ~
Ray Schalk horned in yester-
day in a new role. The boy won
der picked two hits, one FOUR
ply swat that screamer. john
ston, the young outfelder, bagged
a quartet of hits.
Clarence Smith finished the
ltwirling for the Sox, and was off
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-07
Votes From Major League Train
ing Camps.

Only -IIlelIlDeT OF the WO1lQ S CIld1l-
pion pitching staff unsigned.
Dutch Leonard, a recruit left
handler, is showing Jake Stahl
some great stuff at Hot Springs,
i Joe Jackson joined the Maps
last night, completing the train
ing crew at Pensacola. The slug
ging outfelder was out for prac-
tice today. Manager Birmingham
is impressed with the work of Alb
Peddy, young pitcher.
Cold weather kept the Wash
ington squad indoors at Char
lottesville, Va. Carl Cashion is
showing good early season con-
troll. Walter Johnson has not
handled a baseball.
Fred Clarke is preping his Pr
rates for their games with the
Boston Red Sox next week at Hot
Springs. Marty O'Toole and
Claude Hendrix are already in
shape to pitch nine innings.
Chief Bender and Jack Coombs
each had three-inning workout
yesterday, and this morning both
fingers reported their arms felt
fine. Connie Mack is nursing Ed
die Plank along and the Gettys-
burg southpaw may be held in re-
serve until June and hot weather
roll around.
Andy Smith, star Pennsylvania
full back in l9O1-2-34, will sue.
coed the late Keckie Moll as
coach at Purdue University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12
Would End Graft in Police by
Transferring Supervision to
a New Department of
Public Morals.
HAS HAD BILL PREPARED
Mayor Submits Measure to Citi.
zens' Committee, and Asks
Assemblyman Greenberg
Not to Introduce It Un.
til They Pass on 1t.

MAYOR GdNnor announced Yesterday
that he was i'm favor of ending the
police supervision of gambling. excise
and the social evil and intrusting the
enforcement of the laws against such
vices TO new department to he ere.
ated by the Legislature.
The MAYORS plan met with approval.
in principle. from many persons in
terested in the betterment of social
conditions III the city. but few would
comment on ii until they knew the
details. Some natly disapproved the
pan. including DR.. Parkhurst. who
sand that the control of vice depended
more on the integrity and character Of
city officials. particularly the Police
Commissioner than anything else.
Some surprise was expressed that the
Mayor finally admitted that police
graft existed on scale sufficiently
large TO warrant his serious suggestion
that the police had proved themselves
unable 10 cope with the situation with
out being corrupted. The Mayors well
known doctrine of outward order and
decency" and his declaration after
Becker's conviction that II was only
one little lieutenant" in the Police De-
partment. seem to have gone by the
board in the light of recent revela-
fiOuS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12
nv Cable to The Tribune. !

Mexico City (Via Galveston, Feb. I'D.
The federals attacked General Diaz $
nosition at the citadel at 10 o'clock
this morning There was hot lighting
al intervals until 12:3O o'clock, with
negative results.
The rebels fought from the shelter or
the citadel walls, and repulsed six or
seven charges Of the federals with
heavy losses to the latter.
Artillery was brought to bear on the
arsenal from several points at short
range. 1t was replied to by the rebels
but their aim was poor. The shells
flew wild. some passing over part OF
the American colony. between the cita-
del and Chapultepec. One shell tore
through the walls Of three houses in
Calle Hamburgo. four squares from the
American Embassy.
The rebels posted two guns square
awav from the American Consulate, at
the corner of .Avenida Juarez and Ave-
nida Bafderas. Rebel shells, replying
to the fire of federal guns, knocked
corner off the consulate, shaking the
building severely and flling the offices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12
Three BattIeships Ordered to
East Coast and Transports
Prepared to Take Troops
to Protect Americans.
TAFT CALLS IN CABINET
Conference in Early Morning
Decides on Drastic Action,
Following Disquieting
News from Ambas-
Sador Wilson.

Washington. Feb. l. wednesday,
AS result of an early morning con-
ference at the White House. three ad
ditional battleships will he sent to the
east coast of Mexico to-day.
orders will he issued At once for The
immediate placing in commission of
TWO army transports for the transpor-
ta,on Of troops to Mexico City for the
protection of the lives of Americans
and foreigners should the situation
there grow any worse.
President Taft shortly after midnisnt
summoned 10 the White House Secr,-
tary of State Knox. Secretary Of War
Stmson and Secretary Of the Navy
Meyer, together with several importanl
army and navy officers. 10 discuss tn
Mexican situation.
The officers in the conference were
Major General Wood, chief of staff OF
the army; Brigadier General William
Crozier president Of the War College:
Brigadier General James r. Aleshirc.
chief OF the quartcrmaster'S corps OF
the army and Rear Admiral Bradley
y. F'iske, Of the inspection department
Of tho navy \ general discussion of
the availa bllity Of troops and marines
for instant dispatch was begun as soon
as all had arrived.
President Taft's anxiety was said 10
have been increased by a rumor re-
ccived from Mexico City that Ameri-
can Ambassador Wilson had been
forced TO flee from the embassy. At an
early hour no confirmation OF .his re-
port could be obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12
DOGS BRAIN FAILS AS CURE
Man on Whom Part of 1t Was
Transplanted Dying.

Kalamazoo. Mich. Feb. 11.-Mrs. w.
A. Smith. wife Of the man on whose
brain University Of Michigan physi-
clans recently transplanted part of n
dogs brain in place of a part of his
own. said to-day after returning from
the university hospital that the doctors
held out no hope for her husbands re-
covery.
Mr.. Smith was conscious when she
visited him and talked with her. He
said he did not know the second operh-
,iop was 10 be performed until he was
wheeled into the operating room The
physicians told his wife that IL was
undertaken TO correct defect which
the first operation would have made IN
the patients ability 10 walk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12


Mexico City Feb lPresden Mado granted inter
o'clock this evening to the correspondent OF Inc Ns
York Tribune flight from the city on SUNDAY
night and expressed the utmost confidence IN the outcome " w ~
uprising l., r IT.
Madeo was first seen standing small balcony overlooking the Gale
pe Se de Septenbe up obtained dim OF smoke
arising Citadel He canng his neck and on ptoe
trying possible glimpse OF what was gong on Quitting
the balcony stepped quickly forward with ouetched hand he was
the best possible spirits since Saturday night
- you anything for publication Mr. President asked the
supplemented the question by saying ~ all sorts "
rumors respecting the Presidents abouts
It true | Sunday night rephed the
seating of writing table and swinging one
foot back forth The of was this:
Vben Dz refuge citadel Sunday the situation ed
ae Cuernaaca not the
General uerta assured me that all except
small number Dzand incidentally more than nall
his force who handled gun betore-were oy
and could depended upon They enough control the situation
but just as well 20 make sure d"o " ee'@
At any this n mind
could tell positively what would happen the uprising was
xn.ced thought than thought ne
taking Palace which would have amounted to little as mat
excepting from sentimental point OF view wou s'Sy III
all the from the states OF oreoS Mex
and from the north and man'a" the
there until could bring army and regain the city ~
IT. Diaz did nothing than take and mold the
citadel nothing something would be gained in time by
rushing General Angeles and his men here
So to make io"s .. @ U s hd Cueravaca a. o'clock that
night started Angeles with and fifteen hundred men toward Tic
capital got back to the palace last night at O'CLOCK
the President that there is no
danger to the them from the southern rebels
When President outline the situation at the end
the first turned from huge pile OF reports on his desk
said:
completely invested by government troops
between 5000 and oOoo with more
closely about the citadel that Daz
csaoe although reported that improbable ne
will make to get away tonight
when the fighting this forenoon General Angeles approached
noh General Delgado
intention make
r assaults the place by Storm unless the garrison
.d weakness. Several charges made by the deras
,d .nulsed After fighting tried do not wish
have
Tbe hardest fighting the south side where General Mas
approaches and openings the arsenal
rOuh fcdcr
,. sides We single here where the fire from the
citadel the most severe
greatly regretted that Colonel Castillo OF the h Battalion
while plant artillery Avenida
Building This the only important
casualty we had ill
officers me that the job probably Will
s,.h. down positively that Dzs
doomed m &, J., -
the artillery he from the citadel was
The tor this is that Dz mas
action a., . rh.,.
9TH. situation entirely satisfactory to the government here
o the outcome
asked what would be the ae OF Oa1 II nc ~e'e
captured
secondra page column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12
DUEL SWEEPS
STREETS OF MEXICO CITY

and living apartments of Consul Gen.
eral Shankln with dust and debris.
Stray bullets created danger zone
for mile on all four sides of the cita-
del. and many non-combatants were
wounded.
Rebels Cut the Cable. -,
The cable was cut in three places he-
tween here and Vera Cruz at 10 o'clock
by the rebels. Communication was re.
stored at | o'clock. when two lines
were working, but the federal tele-
graph ceased accepting messages a, IL
o'clock.
The firing, which had ceased at 1890
o'clock, recommended at = o'clock, and
for fifteen minutes the bulk Of the ex-
change was between cannon in the
citadel and two field pieces which the
federals had placed on the roof Of the
Foreign Relations Building, in Avenida
Juarez, two doors from the st. Francis
Hotel, in which many Americans were
lodged. ,. r
The rebels got the range and succeed
ed in planting two shells into the build
ings just blow the Foreign ONCE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12
After a Day Of Hard Fighting Between
Madero and Diaz Neither Side .
Gains Advantage.
REBEL GUNS SMASH BUILDINGS
Both Parties Rest on Arms at Nghtfa, Each Holding lts
Own-Three Americans Wounded. and the
Consul Generals Office Twice Struck
by Revolutionists Cannon.
fBy Cable to The Tribune. !

Mexico City e P N.Y.. Feb II (via Galveston) )-Snce
o'clock all fighting has ceased Both sides have
pareny acy agreed suspend hostes until morning The
the about the citadel
Tribune correspondent has ced the citadel in
automobile sktng the federal lines with General Huera and
making of inspection.
good spirits Their officers conf
they will take the arsenal and that Daz
almost ready to quit
AS estimated than government
soldiers killed and only few wounded.
The city quiet be generally accepted by the
and that his complete defeat only
a question of day two
Foreigners do share this view, fearing that Ma
troops that the Southern rebels the
tide for Diaz by coming to his aid.
Anything may happen and impossible to make an
The failure of Diaz gain important
the citizens would fairly to argue against
the probability of his triumph
Diaz still holding the BIS buildings and the plaza
covering huge square Of ground which known collectively
the citadel ouposts than block all sides
of the arsenal citadel than they this morning
His only position the five story Young Mems Chris
Association Building the of Gale Victoria and
Avend Bdera dagonay from the northeast corner
Of the citadel
Daz early this morning peremptoriy Communicated
Young Christian Association Building which
sleeping Americans and Engmen who lived
They awakened and hurried into the by order of
before they fully dressed The rebel leader
three hundred into this structure which built of
reinforced admirably adapted for defence Machine
sides but also long of Avenda uarez from
the ST. Francis Hotel 10 end Of the alameda.
The federas pused four attempts charge the citadel
and suffered heavily in killed and wounded Field guns and rifles
poured hail of large and small poecs through the windows and
over the parapes citadel buildings of the day So
cura range the federal maksmen that time
after driven from their stations machine and field
pieces roofs the buildings the CITADEL but whenever the
essyed their lines closer the concentrated fire OF the
defenders OF the arsenal made them halt.
Expectations fight will be renewed during the night
after dawn tomorrow.
The killed and wounded number hundred while the
rebels must have suffered at least much.
In spite of wild craftsmanship both Sides which bullets
hunp few non-combatan injured So far
as can be only Americans suffered One Lloyd
Osbourne writer who exposed himself the roof Of Bers
Hotel in Avenida uarez eighth of mile from the
He was shot in the thigh Dr. H. McCresson of Lincoln Neb lost
finger as he walking along San Juan
Hotel Mark Johnson negro of Madison, Ill., shot
shoulder.
That more foreigners hurt to good luck
than TO their for when the firing
hundreds of them persisted remaining the
and top of buildings .@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-12
KISS A YEAR NOT ENOUGH
Wife, in Divorce Action, Says
Husband Is Cold.
fBv telegraph 10 Tho Tribune.

Atlanta, Feb. 11.-Whcn husband
kisses his wife only once q year, and
this continues for three years, 1t is
cause for divorce in Georgia. according
10 Mrs Nellie Thomas, a popular young
woman. who entered divorce proceed
ings against y. S. Thomas, d we'll
known business man, to-day. Mrs.
Thomas says her husband has been cold
10 her for some time and has told her
he did not love her.
Mrs. Thomas also objects TO the ad-
vice he gave her I'm regard To her con-
duct with other men, urging her 10 go
with them TO theatres and parties.