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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03
North Iowa and Southern Minnesota

North Iowa and Southern Minnesota.
DR.. Thomas N. Carver, head of the
rural organization service, Depart
ment of Agriculture, has made a re-
port to Secretary Houston that
should be pondered by every one in
search of place in which to make
home. The governments investi-
gator has just returned to Washing
ton after studying cooperative meth
DDS among the farmers in the differ
ent parts of the country. He reports
that "the farmers in Northern Iowa
and Southern Minnesota are about
as we'll organized and as prosperous
as any in the world"
What better recommendation
could state have than that it's farm
ers are the most prosperous IN the
world? Those who go into agricul-
ture do so in the hope of attaining
prosperity. They seek the district
in which they believe success is most
likely to be obtained. The govern
ment's expert has declared that Min
nesota is included in the world S
most favored agricultural region.
That should be ample authority to
prospective settlers for seeking no
further. Success in this state Is not
problematic. We have the soil, eli
mate and markets and have demon
strated what may be eXpected.-St.
Paul Pioneer Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03

1tIs pleasant to read Of the high
tribute paid at this weeks meeting
of the British Medical association to
the great improvement in surgical
methods worked out by an American,
DR.. Grille of Cleveland. The lrob-
lem to which he set himself years
ago was the doing away, as far as
possible. with that battling and dred-
ed thing, surgical shock" He stud
led deeply the processes by which
vitality is drained through uncon-
scious strain upon the brain and
nerve centers, while the patient is
undergoing a painless operation. His
conclusions, and the extraordinary
results attained in his own hospital
practice, he recently set forth in a
medical journal. The matter is too
technical to be described at length,
but it may be said roughly that DR..
Crile's method is, first. to du,i the
patients nervous activity before the
operation, so that mental apprehen-
sion is removed then by means OF
local anaesthetics to separate the
area containing the site of the oper-
alton from all connection with the
nervous system; and, finally, when
the surgery is over, still to keep the
involved tissues isolated as it were
from the rest of the body. 1t should
be added that this brilliant technique
which has now received such distin-
guished recognition as an American
contribution to the relief of human
suffering, was elaborated by DR.
Grille only after a long series OF eX.
periments with animals.-N. Y. Post
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03
LARGE CONCERN
DOUBLES CAPACITY
WOldum Produce Company Provides
For Large Increase in Business.
YEARLY BUSINESS NOW
NEARLY QUARTER MILLION.
One of the City's Largest Business
Enterprises Doubles Capacity
and Prepares For Added
Business.

1
ner, set steadily and constantly in
creasing its territory and business
the Woldum Produce Company OF
Decorah has become one of the larg-
est concerns of the kind in this part
Of the country, and the people oi
this section will be interested IN
learning something of the business
done by this concern and it's plans
for adding to its capacity in the fu-
ture.
During the present summer force
of men has been engaged in con.
structing an addition to their plant
in the Rock Island freight yards,
2SxS0 feet in size, two stories and
basement, which is even larger than
the old building, giving them now
10,400 square feet of floor space. A
well equipped private Office at the
front will handle the clerical business
of the concern, which as in the past
will be under the efficient manage
ment of Mr.. H. H. Woldum.
| The big basement, 10 feet high
and so feet long, will be insulat-
ed for cold storage purposes, apout
half of which will be used for storing
eggs, about one-foIrth for a freezer
for poultry ard eggs, and the other
one-fourth for Gambling room and
for packing Of poultry. 1t has con-
crete floor, and provision Will be
made for storing about Is car loads
of eggs and poultry. No ice will be
used, but an automatic ammonia ice
machine will be installed to chill the
freezing room with cold air. 1t will
keep the temperature down to zero
at all times, for the freezing OF
poultry. The main floor will be US
ed exclusively for the dressing of
poultry, which will be prominent
feature of the business in the future.
This concern, which started in
business in Decorah seven years ago
last June, has developed steadily in
to one of the largest business enter
prises in northeastern Iowa. During
/ their first week in business they
| bought three cases of eggs, and the
first twelve months shipped twelve
car loads. During the past twelve
months the company paid out over
$240,000.0O for poultry and eggs
and they expect to employ about for
ty men when they get to running to
their capacity. Some idea or the
size of the business may be gained
from their freight bills of the past
year, which amounted to over $12,-
100000 for shipments Of eggs and
over $4,O00.O0 for poultry. They
manufacture their own egg vases
and thus far during 1913 they have
shipped over 10000 cases, which
have cost them over $500. Over
one hundred cars of poultry and eggs
have been shipped by them during
the past year, nearly all to Buffalo
In. Y, which is their eastern mar
ket.
They have also established 9
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03

branch concern at Preston, Minn., in
charge of H. Hanson, which is doing
"a nice business, having shipped al
ready this year 2S car loads.
Thus it will be seen that the VOL
dunn Produce Company without much
ado, has become, a very prominent
factor in the business of Decorah
and northeastern Iowa, concern
which every citizen ought to be proud
of, and which gives an excellent mar
ket for the poultry raisers of this
part of the state. We congratulate
Messrs. Woldum Bros. upon their
success, and in their newly increased
quarters we hope that their fondest
anticipations in a business way may
be realized.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03
cut on head and fractured clavicle.
Injury to spine and neck.
Mrs. S. L. Renshaw, suffering from

cut on head and fractured clavicle.
Injury to spine and neck.
Mrs. S. L. Renshaw, suffering from
shock.
C. c. Block, Cedar Rapids, cut on
head and general injuries to body.
Theresa Shechy, Clermont, injury
to head and cuts on lower and up
per lips. Severe shaking up.
D. M. Mccormick, Oelwein, injury
to side and back.
Mrs. D. M. Mccormick, injury to
back.
]. C. Barnes, Tucumcari, New
Mexica, injury to back.
Mrs. j. C. Barnes, Tucumcari
New Mexico, cut below left eye and
injury to right arm.
p. J. Heinrich, injury to back, tc
hip and to elbow.
H. E. Johnson, Oelwein, hips in
jured.
Frank Meyers, 9O3 Daniels ave-
nue., Cedar Rapids, right leg injured
Mr.. Mcdonald, Oelwein, ribs bro
ken and other injuries.
Mrs. John Koehn, Victor, Iowa,
back cut.
]. H. Beckman, Waterloo, right
leg injured.
G. H. Phillips, Oelwein, left arm
injured.
Roy F. Mcclure, 125 North
Twelfth street. Cedar Rapids, finger
cut and arm and leg bruised.
Mrs. H. e. Johnson, back injured
]. ]. Schwestka, Dysart, deep
scalp wound.
John Brust, ElKader, injuries to
head and right side.
Mrs. J.. J. Schwestka, Dysart, left
clavicle fractured and right hand in
jured.
w. L. Bachman, 1913 Fifth ave-
nue., Cedar Rapids, fractured righ,
clavicle and abdominal injuries.
Miss Clarissa Hovey, Decorah
deep scalp wound, clavicle broken.
| A. S. Kaufman, 315 First avenue
west, Cedar Rapids, broken ribs.
Cliff Fuller, Hampton, back hurt
w. G.. Ballou, independence, hip
injured.
p. j. Heinrich, 90S Third avenue
Cedar Rapids, hips badly bruised.
slightly injured.
J. H. Beckman, Waterloo, knee
injured.
Elizabeth Catalan, Cedar Falls
shoulder injured and face cut.
Ida Mcdonald, New York, side
injured.
A. Mcdonald, New York, head cut
and arm injured.
Roy Reed, Waterloo, shoulder and
back hurt.
E. NJ. oettinger, Waterloo, knee
hurt.
chas.. sniffin, West Union, ankle
hurt.
Ross Reusser, Waterloo, neck
sprained and forehead injured.
| Mrs. Henry Birch, Oelwein, right
arm and side injured.
G. j. Briggs, Oelwein, arm bro
ken.
Mrs. S. Winters. independence,
bruised and suffering from shock
Mrs. .Herrick, West Union, bruis-
ed.
j. B. Carbin, Kelly, Colorado
back and side hurt.
Mrs. DeVoe, reported seriously in
jured.
Mr.. Howard of Upton, slightly
injured.
1 In about an hour something like
seventy-five autos had arrived on the
scene of the wreck, bringing doc.
tors from West Union, Fayette, Gel.
vein and Maynard, as well as many
farmers and people from nearby
towns, and the most severely injured
were taken to nearby farm houses
others to the Oelwein hospital.
The train rolled clear of the track
and the cars were torn loose from
the trucks, so that the track was
soon repaired and trains run as us
ual.
i Rock Island officials gave out the
! statement that an obstruction o.
some sort on the track caused thu
front or pony trucks to jump thu
track. An investigation is being
made.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03

The worlds estimated production
of commercial cotton from the crop
of 1911 is 22,297,OO0 bales of 500
pounds net; the estimated consump-
ton for the year ending August 81,
1912, is 2O,4O2,0OO bales OF 500
pounds net; and the estimated num-
Der of active consuming cotton spin
dies is 14O, O,996,0OO.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03
GREAT PROGRAM FOR FAIR.
Most Extensive Plans and Finest
Program Ever Arranged For
Winneshiek County Fair
This Month.

not be family in Winneshiek coun-
ty that will not be represented in the
Winneshiek County Fair this year,
which will be held in Decorah, Sept
.16, II, IS, 10. The fair this year
is guaranteed the superior of any
fair in this part of the country, and
there will be attractions here direct
from the state fairs, the very best
to be secured. The officers of the
fair have decided to procure the very
best attractions possible and do ev-
erything in their power to make the
fair great success.
Nine of the business men of De-
corah have purchased the grounds
at large expense, and have added
several acres of ground to them and
almost completely rebuilt them, put
ting them in first class condition.
This has cost lot of money, but
they believe that Winneshiek county
ought to have the best fair in Iowa,
and nothing but the failure of the
people to attend will fail to make
it such.
A full page advertisement in this
issue gives an outline of the pro-
gram. There will be seven big free
acts every day, with two aeroplane
flights daily by Max Lille, who thrill
ed the people at the Iowa and 9TH
er state fairs this year; the DR.. Tan
ner Carnival Company will have a
number of concessions, amusements,
etc. and will also give open air acts
the Rene Biggare troupe of six aero
bats will give performances daily;
there will be a daily balloon ascen-
sion and parachute leap; Ossian and
Calmar will play ball, and you know
what that means, this year. There
will also be motorcycle races, run
ming races, high dives from 50 foot
ladder into a large tank of water,
shooting exhibitions and many
other attractions. All these in ad-
dition to the largest line of exhibits
we have ever had. Stock OF all
kinds will be in abundance, and
floral and agricultural halls will
be filled. On the opening day (Tues-
day. there will be speeches by DR..
Sumner, secretary of the state board
of health, Miss Idaho Sutherland of
the Ames college, and Supt. H. E..
Miller of this county. Friday will be
Ford picnic day, with a basket pic
mic by Ford owners, tug-of-war, etc.
with premiums for decorated autos.
There will be tent for rest room
and to eat your dinner in; unique
exhibit from the Ames college, and
so many things to see and to do be-
sides visiting your friends and
neighbors from all over the county
that you surely must be on hand.
A whole lot OF money has been put
into the fair this year to make IT the
best in Iowa. You ought to be inter
ested enough to come and see it,
even if you don't exhibit anything
yourself. 1t is your fair, come and
help us make it hummer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03

The man who can look prosperous
and happy, when he is neither ulti-
mately comes out on top.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03

Women are always pretending they
can't deny their husbands anything.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-09-03
News Snapshots
OF the Week

0nais. Mr.. aad Mrs. George
eurroy Mitchell and Edward
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
GET ACQUAINTED DINNER
CHANGED TO TUESDAY
Date for Banquet TO Commercial
Travellers is Made Dec. 80
at Oliver.

The date of the get acquainted
dinner for statesmen. manufacturers
and jobbers originally set for Dec. 20
has been changed to the following
evening, Tuesday, the Goth.
Arrangements for the dinner are
fast nearing completion. Letters of
invitations have been sent out to all
travelling statesmen of the city whose
names the committee could procure.
The dinner will be complimentary to
all commercial travellers who live in
South Bend regardless of whether
they represent local firms or not.
A large number of the manufac-
turers and jobbers of the city will en-
terrain their travellers at this dinner;
as many as 20 representatives of one
house will be present.
The exhibit of South Bend products
to be made in the banquet room OF
the Oliver hotel in connection with
the dinner is attracting a great deal
of interest. Space is free to manu-
factrrers n Chairman s. d. Rider
OF n exhibit committee reports that
tvFo-thirds the space is already as
signed. Others desiring 10 make
exhibits should a. once notify Mr..
Rider.
This exhibit Will open at 2 p. m.
the day of the dinner, and all those
who attend the dinner are urged to
inspect the exhibit during the after
noon or early evening. 1t will also
be open TO the general public.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
WILL CONTEST
GOES To LAP0RTE

\ suit TO contest the will Of the
late Samuel DatiS, Which was to have
been tried in the circuit court here
was taken TO the LapOrte circuit
court on a change Of venue by the at
torneys for the plaintiffs Wednesday.
The examination Of talesmen for
the jury was begun Tuesday after
noon and the indications were that
the trial would occupy nearly a week,
interrupted however. by the Christ
mas intermission OF the court.
When the change was announced
Wednesday, however, Judge Funk
summoned the jury.
"'The case which you were TO try
has been taken from the county" said
the Judge. so I am able 10 give you
an earlier Christmas vacation than
was expected. Wishing you a merry
Christmas. l will now excuse you for
the term"
The smiles from the jurymen and
their thank you" in chorus indicat-
ed the adjournment was welcome.
Cases were set for trial Wednesday
IN the circuit court instead OF Friday
as usual, inasmuch as the court ad-
tOurEed Wednesday until Monday.
Court cases VIII be tried during the
remainder OF the term.
The will contest suit was brought
by Charles a. Davis, Daniel Davis and
six others. nteces and nephews OF
Samuel Davis, who allege that the
latter was of unsound mind when he
executed the will. The property.
worth about $4,000. was given TO
Ella Richmond and Angie Sheldon, of
Ashtabula, O. The nieces who were
remembered received sums not over
S25, according 10 the complaint.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
YOU NEVER AGAIN WILL GET
SUCH VALUES.

Manufacturers OF 10Th women's ap-
parel and furs have thrown the great
est clothing values on the market that
have ever been presented. Reason
balmy weather.
Manufacturers need ready money
and 10 get il have made tremendous
sacrifices I the retailer, (this means
u.s.. therefore we can make big re-
auctions 10 you.
lnveR now in winter clothing at the
present low prices. you can make no
mistake. Your money in the bank
cannot make as much for you as you
can make for yourselves by buying
your winter clothes right now at
Ellsworth's.
The Fur Manufacturers are even in
worse condition than the wOmen's
wear people. Five Fur Manufacture
ers went TO the wall in New York last
week. If you want furs now and can
pay cash you can buy them at prac-
tically the price Of the skins.
You cannot beat the high cost Of
living in the produce market. Food
Is as dear as il ever was--Eents ave
not come down. But o can save on
your clothing by buying at Ellsworth's
IT NOW. The Ellsworth store.
AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
PRISONERS TO GET
CHRISTMAS MEAL

20. YES. Wen have a merry Christ
mas over here replied Warden r..
]. Fogarty. when interviewed over
the long distance telephone Wednes-
day. as 20 Thursdays plans at the
Michigan City penitentiary.
In the morning mass VIII De sung
at : O'Clock by st. Marys choir, the
service being conducted by Rev. FIT
RIackmann. pastor OF st. Marys
church and Catholic chaplain at the
prison. At 10 O'Clock general serv-
ices will be conducted in the chapel
by Rev. MIR. Clepinger. the Protest
ant chaplain. assisted by clergymen
from the city.
In addition to the prison choir and
band. music will be furnished AT the
general service by a downtown or
chestra, and the choir from one OF
the churches. The chapel is being
appropriately decorated for the occa-
sion. and every effort is being made
70 make this Christmas one OF the
most Joyous ever celebrated at the
institution.
The dinner-there VIII be turkey
and other unusual things calculated
10 help the men forget their captiv-
it's for the Ia. This is A custom Of
the institution since Mr.. Fogarty
assumed the wardenship. but this
year the arrangements promise 10
Guido al previous efforts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
CENTER TOWNSHIP TO
NAME ITS DELEGATES

Democrats of Center township will
caucus at the Palmer's Prairie school
house Saturday evening, Dec. %. at Z
o'clock for the purpose of choosing
delegates TO the democratic district
convention TO be held in South Bend,
Monday afternoon, Dec. 20.
This is the convention at which a
district chairman will be chosen to
succeed Peter j. kruger. appointed
Monday to one of the Indiana intern
reVenue collecJorSnIps. The district
chairman also serves as a member Of
the democratic state central commit
tee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
ROBERllSON SCHOOL CONTEST
CLOSES.

In this evenings advertisement Of
the Robertson store the winning
schools are published in order of their
winning and the prizes awarded to
the respective schools. Nothing like
these h~igh-grade plastic-art pieces
are anywhere in the city. The col
lection has attracted mach admira-
ton and il has been expressed by sev
eral that ii seems a pity to divide the
splendid groups. These handsome
prizes represent the best gifts eve
been made TO South Bends schools
and they will prove very ornamental
as we'll as instructive in their perma-
nent locations. The race for these
prizes has been a very interesting af-
fair. See how the schools finished
as told in Robertson's advertise
ments. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
FUNERALS
OTMAR RASTTAN

Funeral services for Otmar Bast-
ian, who died at Danville, y. V, were
held from the residence Of his son,
Otto Bastian, 800 w. Washington av.,
at , o'clock this afternoon. Bishop
White of the St. James Episcopal
church oiiciated.
The pail bearers were Mayor GoetZ.
Fred Mueller. John Meyers. George
B.. Beitner. Max Livingston and Reass.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
YOUTH PLEADS GUILTY.
GETS JAIL SENTENCE

Joseph Lapczynski, 10 years old.
pleaded guilty before Judge Funk in
the circuit court to the charge of
petit larceny preferred by Detective
shannon OF the Chicago. Indiana and
Southern railroad. He was sentenced
TO 60 days in the county Jail. The
boy too sugar bowls and cream
pitchers from a railroad car. valued
at $20.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE OF
REsI

BY virtue Of an order Of the 81. Joseph
Circuit Court, the undersigned. Guardian
OF Clara P~apczynski. minor heir Of John
w. PapczynSki. deceased. Will M the Office
Of William y. Bergan, 325-S26-.&T jefferson
Building. I'm the City OF South Bend. In
diana. on the 3rd day OF January. 1914.
and from day % day thereafter until sold
offer at private sale. for not less than the
fun appraised value. certain real estate
belonging % said minor, described As fol-
lows. tO-wit:
Lot Number twenty-fv (2Jl a. shown
ON the recorded plat OF Anna Thomas
Subdivision Of the North part Of Bank
out Lot No. Seveuty-fOu (14l OF the First
plat OF Out Lots Of the Town. now City
OF south Bend. plated 10y the state Bank
OF Indiana.
Said sale viii be made subject % the
approval Il said Court and for cash in
a u free and discharged from any aud
al lien.
KATHERINE HOWALSKI.
Guardian.
William y. Bergan. Atty. for Guardian.
South Bend. Indiana. Dee. "A. 1913.
Dec. 24-3L.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24

We desire to thank our patrons and
friends for the patronage and appre-
citation given us during the past
year and hope we may have the
pleasure of serving you as well or
better in the coming year. Wishing
YOU a Merry Christmas and a Happy
and Prosperous New Year. We are
Very Sincerely Yours.
Advt. THE PHILADELPHIA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
JOHN ZSDFT.

JOIN Zsdei, three and one-half-
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Zsdel. S23 Perkins ST.. died Tuesday
morning Of scarlet fever. Private
funeral services were held from the
Tuesday afternoon. Burial
in Cedar Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
DEATHS.
A WISNIEWSKI.

The funeral of Frank W~isniewski,
10. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wis
niewski of 1908 w. Fisher St, took
place Wednesday morning from st.
Hedwige church. Burial at the St.
Joseph Polish cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
EGGs ARE y

HARRISON. Ark.-Eggs are being
used as a medium OF exchange here.
Motion picture theaters. one egg ad-
mits a minor and two an adult. Eggs
are also acceptable as cash at grocery
stores and mercantile houses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
licenses

Daniel CrOwl, 25. railrOader; Helen
Hardman. Is.
Mahlon %Stechler. q, farmer; sarah
| Homes. %.
Jesse Woolf. Is. rubber worker;
Jennie Lewis. Is.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24

Air frosty-Cold outside
But thousands are happy this Yule-
tide,
The reason-very plain YOU see
They take Rocky Mountain Tea.
COOnley's Drug StOre.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-24
LODGE NOTES

The A. l.. l.. Insurance Co. will give
a matinee dance Xmas afternoon and
night IN the ". o. W. hall, +. JEFF.
Blvd. Advt.