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Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06
McelLL FOR CONGRESS.
Former Barton County Boy. WiIl Run
In the Eighth District.

The many friends OF George Nc
Gill, not only in this city but all over
Barton county, will be glad to know
that he will make the race for the
Democratic nomination for congress
In the Eighth District. and that II is
almost universally conceded by the
leading people of that district that
he Will not only be nominated, but
will also be elected by an overwheSn-
ing majority. oOl
The news is especially pleasing to
the Democrat man, OR he and Mrs
McGill have been good friends siG1ce
earliest childhood, and we are AL
ways glad to hear Of the successes Of
our boyhood friends. Together we
attended the old school in District
No. Z in Liberty township; got Nck-
ed by the same teachers and once
WE had one beautiful figla n which
both came out with scratched and
fearful faces and by: the teacher was
stood up in a corner; of the rCom es
am awful example to the Oth9 chill
dren, and also probably lost our re
. cos periods for a week.
After finishing the public schools,
George attended the Central Normal
College Of this citg and later for
some years read law with Judge. D.
IA. Banta:' About ten years ago he
went to Wichita and opposed a law
office and has since rapidly forged
to the front IN his profession. He
was. assistant county q attorney for
four years under Attorney viii Ayers
the man who is qcew his opponent
e. for the nomination for congress and
upon the expiration of Mr.. Ayers
term ooOf office was elected to the
position by a majority sof oveg 100,
and in his race for reeleC3ion two
, years ago this fall W9s again placed
IN office, this time with a majority Of
1855. AS SedgwicR county is nor
malGy strongly Republican this ma
Jointly speaks elOqsHentyh'of the uni-.
versal esteem in which Mr.. MaGill
is held by the people Of th& pot
of the state. While in Topeka last
SlTssk the Democrat man talked with
a number of people fr6m diffaeat
points i'm the Eighth District and all
expressed the opinion that Nr.sNc--
Gill would have no trouble in secur-
ing the nomination, and they also
gave it as their opinion that the op'
position could not put up man who
would have much of a chance to- beat
him in the general election, all o.
which will be mighty good news tc
his many old friends here. asd il
the matter was leftato the, vote oi
theFpeOpAe of Barton countg the de
q cisiOn would be unanimous in shiB fav
or o. 90
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06

T. w. Ledbetter,. who was serious.
ly burned al the same time his son
lost bis life by fire two weaks ago
ow0 taken to Hutchinson by another
SON last week and will be cared for
q his home. Mr.. LedbetteT was moi
gstting along as we'll as was expect
ed, soma of the burns being of a
more serious nature than was though
Pat first.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06

Miss Sadie Dale was here from
Hutchinson for a visit over Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B
S. Dale and family and other rela
tives and friends.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06

Louis BuscEnan was up frOmoCom-
a6che township Wednesday for a wig
it with friends and'to look after bus
mess matters. He reports the pros,
opects' for a wheat crop to be extra
good down in that section Of the cOdn
ty. s'.'..o s..
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06

T. Jake Schneider and R. B. Hero,a
were; up from ElIinyood On a busi-
ness trip Saturday.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06

sMrs. Pete Smith was up from El>
linwood Monday for a visit with rel.
atives and friends.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06

H. E. Andas was looking after bus
mess matters in Dodge City afirst
ofathe we'd.
Barton County democrat., 1914-03-06

Win Kaizmaier wes IN from Uab&
ty township Saturday on a visit and
business trip.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Another of Bob Burdette's.

Passing by one of the city schools
one day we listened to the scholars
singing, lon, how l love my teach
er dear" There was one boy, with
a voice like tornado, who was so
enthusiastic that he emphasized ey-
cry other word and roared, oh How
1 Love My Teacher Dear" with a
vim that left no possible doubt of his
affection Ten minutes aftsrward
that boy had been stood up on the
floor for putting shoemaker's wax
on his teachers chair, got three de-
merit marks for drawing a picture
of her with red Ghalks on the back of
an atlas, been we'll shaken for put
ting bent pin in another boys chair
scelded for whistling out loud, SER
fenced to stay after school for draw
ing ink mustaehes on his face and
blackening the end of another boys
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Another Pioneer Passes.

Thrond Ingvoldson, one of Win
neshiek Countys we'll known pion-
GERS, passed away at his home
about mile north of DEBORAH on
Saturday night, from heart trouble.
after having been in failing health
| for the past year.
The deceased was born in Norway
in 1S41, coming to this country when
Ia young man, and was resident
here for about forty-six years. He
followed the occupation of farmer
and was pioneer of Glenwood town
ship, and also lived for some time in
Madison township. For several
years he made his home in DEBORAH,
and recently moved to the home just
nor h of DEBORAH, where he passed
away. He was one of Winneshiek'
well fonwn and respected residents,
and during his long life here made
many friends. He was a man of
high ideals and to know him was to
be his friend
He is survived by the bereavel
widow and five children, Mrs. Toilet
Wick, DEBORAH township; Mrs. John
Cdden, Madison township; Ammon
Ingvoldson, Minneapolis; Andrew
and Marie at home. Two other
Mrs. Knute Bakken, passed
away nine years ago, and son diei
in infancy
The funeral services were held
today at 1880 from the N. E. l..
church in DEBORAH, Rev. l. B. Tori
son, officiating, with interment in the
cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
THE BOY WAS PLEASED.
And Ben Bears is the Place to Get
Up-tO-date Clothes.

The Ben Bear Clothing store has
pleased a good many customers for
the past thirty-eight years, and
these customers have extended over
a wide area. He has done it, not
only by making right prices, but b.
selling good clothes, the kind that
gives permanent satisfaction to the
wearer. The following compliment
tary letter was recently received
from a satisfied customer at Toledo,
Iowa:
Toledo, Iowa, Dec. IS, 1914.
Mr.. Ben Bear, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Dear Strive got the suit all
right. l wish you could have been
q mouse in the corner, and seen how
pleased the boy was. He said Ben
Bears is the place to get up-to-date
clothes" They were fine and a good
fit. ! feel proud of him when he
has the suit on, he looks so dressed
up. / will enclose check to balance
account. Wishing you Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Respectfully yours.
MRS. WIN. MADDING.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
FARMING IN MONTANA.
j. ID. Halves Has 800 Acres of Win.
ter Wheat, and Expects Fine
Crop.

In remitting for his subscription
to Public Opinion, J. d. Halves, who
is operating big ranch at Carter,
Mont, enclosed two pi. lures sht v ing
how they do their farming on one
ota ranch. one picture shows the
header in operation cutting their
1914 grain crop. Mr.. Halves stands
out prominently in the picture, driy-
ing the header. The picture also
shows a fine showing of standing
grain in the foreground.
The other picture shows big en-
CINE with six plows, double disc
and grain drill in operation con-
verting stubble land into a finished
field, all at one operation In this
picture Mr.. Halves is seen standing
on the pillow platform. Mr.. Halves
has S55 acres into winter wheat for
next years crop and the present in
dica lions are for a fine crop. Since
loca ing in Montana Mr.. Hawes has
done remarkably well with the large
land holdings he acquired, and is
very well satisfied with his invest
ments in that country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
An eStmeHt.

The best investment you can
make today, if you haven't already
made it, is a pair of rubbers.
The next best is a cake of soap.
Feet that are clean and dry pre-
vent colds.
It's odd how sensitive the feet ace
to moisture. Your face, your hair,
most of your body can be dripping,
and brisk rubbing with coarse
towel will ward off all ill effects.
But let your feet get wet, and ev-
en- though you quickly dry and warm
them, the chances are you will soon
be sneezing.
A general who wants to keep his
soldiers in fighting trim makes care
Of the feet a prime essential. Armies
on practice hikes sometimes pause
five and six times to wash and dl !
their feet. Army shoes may not be
stylish but they must be strong and
dry
The cost of new pair of rubber
overshoes is cheaper than spell o.
sickness.
Be careful, therefore, that the
youngsters don't leave for schoO'
with shoes that leak.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
stamp with it.
Movie Players Get Big Pay.

When one mentions Mary Pick
ford these days, everyone knows i'm
mediately who's meant because she
has millions of admirers who crowd
the picture play houses nightly to
see her depict the leading part in
some stirring drama 1t is announc.
ed that Mary has recently signed a
contract to pose in twelve produc-
tons next year and she will receive
the small fortune of 100000 for
this work. That gives a little idea
of the money that is inves ed in the
motion picture business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
JANUARY.

January this year opens and clos
es with II moons, and in all prob
ability dozen more silly, senti-
mental, popular songs will be written
about them. We never could see
where anyone could find inspiration
in January moon. But then one
doesn't need inspiration to write a
popular song. 1t takes nerve. Most
of them sound like the writer had
been fuller than the moon he was
describing.
The month has also been strong
for bringing popular people into the
world. Among January's products
have been Mary Ellen Wilkins, John
Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel
Webster, Thomas Paine, Alexander
Hamilton, and bunch of others who
never learned the value of printers
ink and so lived and died unknown
outside of their own township.
January also gave birth to the
parcel pcs system a couple of years
ago, since which time we have learn
ed that express companies are not
the only destroyers of private proper
ty. And there's the postal savings
system, too, celebrating its fourth
anniversary this January, but there's
not many of lis that could withdraw
our entire account and buy a postage
stamp with it.
With firm determination, we re-
solve to start a clean, new leaf, leave
off all habits that are wrong and Try
to rid the world of grief. With shin
ing face and lightened tread, we
enter into life anew, and things go
well until the mails remind us Of
Accounts Now Due" 1t seems we
owe most everyone, and though some
owe us quite a bit, il doesn't seem
they have resolved to come around
and settle it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
The Letter.

All day mother listened for the
postman's ring.
She was expecting a letter from
her boy.
When he had left home to take his
new job in the distant city, to begin
for himself the battle with life to
which all mothers must one day sead
their sons, send them with smile
to hide the bitter tears, he had prom
ised faithfully that he would write
write regularly and often.
At first he did. He was homeslck
then. Alone in the little room az
night, his soul poured forth in vol
umes to the loved ones he had LETT
behind. But by and by new friend
ships formed, new interests drew
him on and the letters home became
fewer and briefer.
Not that he meant to be neglect
full, cruel. Deep in his heart the love
for mother and kin remained fine and
strong. But he was a man, now
and men are prone to be careless
about such things-men have nevei
known, can never know, how the
mother heart yearns.
So simple a thing Is a letter; sc
easy to write, SO inexpensive to mail!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Obituary.

Catherine Jones was born in Penn
sylvania July 10, 1853. When about
the age of 16, she with her parents
moved to DEBORAH, Ia, her family
being among the first pioneer set
tiers. She was married to Thos. Gill
more in 1872. To this union ten
children were born, three dying in
infancy. She is survived by her hus-
band and seven children, Florence
at home, T. B. Gilmore, of Plankin-
ton, s. D.; Mrs. H. c. Courtney, Of
DEBORAH, Ia; Dave Gilmore, of Oma-
ha, Neb.; Mrs. T. Raker, of Cresco;
Mrs. A. l.. Jones and Mrs. F. r.
Odendahl, of Chicago, Ill. She is al
so survived by eleven grandchildren
and three brothers, Martin Jones, Of
Cresco; Dave Jones, of Cass Lake,
Mimi; and p. j. Jones of New York,
N. Y. She was taken sick Oct. Is,
1914 and after nearly nine weeks OF
suffering with heart trouble she pas
sed away Dec. IA, 1914. She was IL
loving wife and kind mother Her
love and self sacrifice for others
leaves a loving memory for those
left behind. The services were held
at the Assumption Church conduct
I'd by Father T. J. Murtagh with in
erment in st. Bridget's cemetery at
Button, Iowa.--Cresco Plain Deal
r.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
1.-THE RED WIDOW"
viii Appear at the Grand i'm Decor
all Monday Evening Jan. 4.

Of all the wondrous, charming,
captiva ing, heart taking specimens
Of the female gender that inhabit
this mortal world, the widow has
generally been conceded to be the
most alluring.
The maiden may be fair and en-
trancing, yet she is but the budding
flower, while the widow is the bud
that has blossomed into full bloom
with all the rare magic of her sex at
its zenith. Poor old Ichabod Crane
said:
He would court a widow, must
not tarry, he must make hay while
the sun doth shine. He must not
say, shall or will l, but boldly say
Widow, thou must be mine
And when the conditions are re-
versed and the widow says it unto
1.-The man as THE Red Widow" does
in the musical play of that name,
what can poor man do but bow his
modest head and say Il am yours to
commando" But when this man has
an attachment in the way of a wife
and THE Red Widow is the chief
of band of Russian Nihilsts, and
is using him as a decoy, there is
bound to be something brewing and
there is, whole big melting pot OF
bubbling wit, catchy music, dreamy
waltzes, rhythmic dances, bewitchine
girlies in dazzling costumes, who
pour out an evening of enchantment
Don't miss THE Red Widow" She's
the most brilliant of her species tina!
ever trod the boards; she's going to
visit this city soon, and she wants
to see YOU.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
TT ISN'T THE TOWN-IT'S YOU

If you want to live in the kind of a
town
Like the kind of town you like,
You needn't slip your clothes in a
grip
And start on a long, long hike.
You'll find only what you left be-
hind,
For there's nothing that's really
new.
It's a knock at yourself when you
knock your town.
1t isn't your town-it's you.
Real towns are not made by men
afraid
Lest somebody else gets ahead.
When everyone works and nobody
shirks
You can raise a town from the
dead.
And if when you make your personal
stake
Your neighbor can make one too,
Your town will be what you want to
see.
1t isn't your town-it's you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Fnioyed Christmas Home Visit.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Siihring and
children arrived Thursday evening
on a Christmas visit to his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Siihring. Mr..
Siihring is with the Jas. II. Brown
Co, of Minneapolis, contractors and
builders. Mr.. Siihring has handled
some large contracts during the past
few years, and right now is figuring
ON the Fairview Hospital, at Mime
apolis, which is to be built by the
United Norwegian churches. Mr..
Siihring is a hustler and has made
good in his chosen profession.
Banker Albert Siihring arrived
Christmas on visit from Peoria,
ILL.,, where he has been very success
full in the banking business for the
past few years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
qlm Visit From Chicago.

Standish Bromley has been home
from Chicago for the past week on
holiday visit to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Bromley, and his
many DEBORAH friends. Standish has
a position as city salesman with the
Eagle Printing Ink Co., of Chicago.
While in DEBORAH he secured num-
her Of orders for his firm. Mr.. Brom-
ley is a fine young man and In our
c,Einion will make an excellent sales
man, one whom we will always be
pleased to give an order. The Eagle
people have secured the services OF
a young man who has business abil-
ity, and disposition to make good,
and he will.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Skinned 1874 Sheep.

A car load of fine Winneshiek
sheep topped the Chicago markets
last week. There were 1874 head in
the lot, and were shipped by S. f..
Brickner, of Glenwood township,
and H. S. Smith of Canoe township.
About a week ago Mr.. Brickner sold
one of the best loads of hogs in De-
corah sold here in years. Now he
has demonstrated that he knows
how to raise sheep too. In fact S.
E. conducts an up-to-date farm, and
his products always command top
prices,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Wise and Otherwise.

Do your New Year resolving ear
ly.
Anyway, those Christmas cigars
are no worse than those handed GU.
by candidates short time ago.
We have a suspicion that the peace
now prevailing in this country is not
due SO much to the virtues of our
people as to the Wilderness and wet
ness of the ocean.
Less marble in the big city depot3
and more paint and scrub brushes
out in the smaller stations would
promote both tie appearance of the
roads and the prosperity Of the
stockholders.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Returned to Champlin, MINI.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A. Preus de-
parted for their home at Champlin,
MINI, Monday, after a holiday visi,
with DEBORAH relatives and friends.
Mr.. Preus officiates as Cashier of a
bank at Champlin and also acts in
the same capacity in a new bank
just organized at Dayton, Mimi,
spending part of his time daily at
both institutions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Misunderstood.

What would you do if ] turns1
you DOWN." asked the maiden. A fun
minute passed and yet the man sat
Tx silence.
Didn't you hear my question:
she asked, somewhat petulantly.
Il thought you were talking TO
the gas" he responded fitfully.--
Philadelphia Ledger
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
The Week i'm History.

Monday, 2S-Woodrow Wilson
born, 1856.
Tuesday, 29-Texas admitted to
Union, 1S45.
Wednesday, 30-Iroquois theatre
fire, Chicago, 1903.
Thursday, 31-McCormick patents
reaper, 1888.
Friday, Parcel Post begins,
1913.
Saturday, Cotton reaches So
cents, 1866.
Sunday, 3-Battle of Princeton,
|1777.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30

nose, soundly whipped for slapping
three hundred and thirty-nins spit
balls up against the ceiling, and
throwing one big one into a girls ear.
You can't believe half boy says
when he sings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Departed for Florida.

C. o. Maltby decided to escape
the rigors of northern winters, and
yesterday departed for Palatka, Fla,
to spend the winter months, among
the orange blossoms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Arrived From Leroy.

Archie Bucknell arrived Saturday
from Leroy, Mimi, and has taken
charge of the pool hall in his brother.
b. Z. BuckneE's barber shop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Taking the AZ. Course

Ju1ge-A city girl was taking a
course i'm an agricultural college. AT
ter a lecture on How to Increase
the Milk Flow she rose for "a 4ues-
ton
How long, she bIushingfy in
quirsd must one beat COW before
she viii give whipped creams~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30

Although speech is now claimed
to be billion Years old, some folks
talk as though nothing worth while
had been said Until they arrived.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30

Dec. %, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Dec. 26, Keokuk, Iowa.
Dec. 81, Quincy, Illinois
Dec. %, Fort Madison, Iowa.
Dec. 20, Burlington, Iowa.
Dec. 81, Rock Island, Illinois.
Jan. |, Davenport, Iowa.
Jan. 2, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Jan. Waterloo, Iowa.
Jan. 4, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-30
Route of Red Widow.

Following is the route of Red
Widow'-The musical comedy play
ing the Grand in DEBORAH, January
fourth.
The Twin City star., 1914-04-03
CAPABLE TRAINED NURSES.

Open Field For Afro American Wom.
en- In 0ainfuI Professional Services.
Among the many highly competent
trained nurses who are making their
mark as leaders in their profession n
Miss Mary R. Tucker. R. NJ. Of Phila-
delphia. As a graduate nurse she has
had considerable experience along va
rious lines Of nursing She was super
intendent Of the nurses exhibit at the
emancipation exposition, held in Phii-
adelphia last September.
Miss Tucker is well informed In hos
pital and social service work. Her
knowledge. of the proper preparation
Of food for invalids and children has
given her recognition from high au-
thorities In the medical profession.
She also has the most recent records
showing the progress which the Afro
American graduate nurses have made.
Perhaps no other field offers greata'
opportunity for professional service
and profitable financial uplift for the
young women Of our race than that of
trained nursing. They seem to have
natural gifts for the sickroom. and
The Twin City star., 1914-04-03

wherever they have been given a fair
chance in hospitals. homes and chari-
table institutions to demonstrate their
ability they have made good.
The hope is indulged that more and
more Of our young women may find
employment in the hospitals, sani-
tariums, orphanages and similar insti-
tutions established for the betterment
Of humanity. Provident hospital in
Chicago; the John A. Andrew hospi-
tai, in Tuskegee, Ala; Lincoln hospital,
In New York; the Frederick Douglass
and Mercy hospitals, In Philadelphia,
and Freedmen's hospital, In Washing
ton, are open fields for the well equip
ped trained nurse who loves her call
ing.
Provident hospital. in Chicago, was
founded twenty years ago with the
purpose of affording colored women
the nurses training. It was then the
only institution of its kind In this
country, except the government hos
pital (Freedmen's), in Washington.
Through its earlier years it was man
aged by colored people, and even to
this time members Of both races are
on the STAFF and board of trustees. 1t
10 supported largely by colored people.
Its endowment started from the pa
thetic bequest of an old colored wom-
an, who. dying. had just $50 to leave
after providing for her burial. Her di-
rection was. "Give 1t to two charities
established for my people" One-half
was given to Provident hospital. d.
The hospital has graduated over 11S
nurses and has now In training twen-
ty-five colored women. 1t has cared
for q total Of more than 14,O0O pa
tents In the wards and 5000 In the
dispensary. These patients have not
been all colored persons. but some Of
all races. From the standpoints of Or
der. dignity and technical skill, the
nursing force Of this hospital seems to
compare more than favorably with
hospitals Of the same size and class In
other cities where the nursing is done
by white women.