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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

Where a wire fence passes through
a pond or run that is likely to be
filed with water, says Farmers Re
view, care should be given it to pre-
vent any heavy pieces of debris from
floating down upon it, breaking it, or
catching it. AS the water recedes it
may tear it from the posts to the
ground. Often in winter a pond sud-
denly freezes. AS the water goes
down heavy weight of ice is hung to
the wires. The fence can be saved by
cutting the ice from it with an ak, be-
fore it has hung there long enough to
do much damage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
BACK YARD INDUSTRY
FIRST DIFFICULTY WITH BEES is
SELECTION OF STOCK.
Little Search viii Usually Disclose
Reekeeper Within Short Radius Of
Home Best to Begin With
Only One Colony
(By F. G. HERMAN.)

Nearly everyone who has small
open space has felt at one time or
another, longing for the occupation
Of tending bees, but most people are
frightened away from the undertake
ing by the difficulties that seem to pre-
sent themselves. In the first place.
they are puzzled to know how to fill
the cookbook requirements Of first
catch your hare. that is, they do not
know where or how to get the bees.
A little looking into the question
will usually disclose the fact that some
one within the radius of five or ten
miles Of you, is. a beekeeper; II this
is the case it is well to buy your
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Chick RatIons.

Rolled oats. pinhead or steel-cut
oats, cracked wheat, bran, broken rice,
millet seed, Kafir corn. corn bread
and parched corn Ito which list lit
tie cracked corn may be safely added
are good to start chicks on, and mix
ture Of all is better than any one
The tested-out eggs. boiled and
crumbled, or merely cut in two. are a
good addition always. So is cottage
cheese squeezed dry. and green stun
of some kind should always be added.
Little chicks will eat dry alfalfa
2eaFes readily, and chopped vege-
abNk.s also.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

oliver chappeli.. r. f. D. No 3. HORSE
heads, N. Y, says: Kidney trouble came
seriousness until collapsed. Four doctors
treated me hut none OF their medicines DID
me the least bit Of good. was so bad that
ali one summer had to sleep out doors h
a hammock boistered up with pillows. I
had to get up about twenty times at nigh9
well. weighed one hundred seventy pounds
but the illness brought me down to one huR-
bred pounds My hands were numb and
couldn't do a bit of work The doctors gave
me up to die and lost hope myself WAS
in constant pain. Ny sister told me TO Try
Doan's Kidney Pills and the first box helpe&
me. wasn't so nervous and / felt bettex
AS kept on taking the remedy, got back
my weight and felt like different man
Doan's Kidney Pills put me on my feet -
that l could work; they saved my life"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Renlnnlnn With PouItrx.

A beginner in the poultry business
should start with few fowls and
gradually enlarge as he learns the re-
Quirements Of the business. If one
begins with a large number he is
liable to bring roup, lice. cholera and
other undesirable things into his
yards which win bring disaster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
New Idea in ShipbuiIdinu.

Scene, the main gate of the Brook
Ign navy yard.
Some big function was going on in
side, and crowd had gathered to
watch the generals and admirals en-
ter. Two poorly dressed men were in
the crowd. One of them said to the
other:
Say, what's goin' on in there to-
day."
7 dunno" said the other. t'But !
guess they're layin' the cornerstone
of one of them big battleships."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Mako a compsaet Heap.

A veritabIe gold mine aboAlye ground
IS the up-to-date compost heaIeAz Egery
gardener If he be wise viii have one.
Lawn mowings, leaves. weeds, refuse
from the house. garbage, feathers, old
shoes. soap water, bones, sand, WOODEN
rags, wood ashes, lime, plaster. sod.
straw. etc. begin life of usefulness
u the compose heap. !
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

bees close at home, even if they are
common bees and in box hive.
OF course, it is best to begin with
only one colony, which consists of one
queen and few hundred drones and
from twenty to fifty thousand workers.
This will keep Won fully occupied at
first and furnish you with experience
which would be costly if obtained on q
larger scale.
Your colony Of common bees in a
box hive should not cost you more
than $500. After you can remove
them to a movable frame hive and
Italianize them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Keep Record Of Trees.

livery tree in the orchard should be
null mbered and record of each tree
kept IN book for the purpose. Write
down h&e date and from whom pur-
chased None soon has most inter
esting histd w Of his trees.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Fathers Surprise.

Whoever Ito his little daughter,
aged ten)-Dora, do you know that SUI
same, our housekeeper. is going to be
married?
Dora-Oh, I'm SO glad we're getting
rid of the old pelican! Won't it be
jolly? But who is going to marry her?
Father-Well, am
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

Commend a fool for his wit or q
knave for his honesty and he will re-
ceive you into his BOSOM Fielding.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Familiarity.

Does he know her very well?"
He must. overheard him telling
her that she is getting fat"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

Many fellow is under cloud who
never stole an umbrella in his life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk Of her private illness to a woman
thus has been established a confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published q
testimonial or used q letter without the
written consent Of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
Dental letters to get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds Of thousands
Of them in their files will attest
Out Of the vast volume Of experience
which they have to draw from, it is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked IN return except your good
will, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co, (con-
fidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's 8O-page
Text Book It is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
NObtainabie by mail. Write for
ltstOday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

Let Deans Mentholated Cough Drops re
tbroa nna5 @ ba ahS ssop
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

Life is full of paradoxes. Many a
dark secret comes to light
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Bears the
Opposite Effects.

Morphine fiends are dull, as a
rule"
That's strange. when the habit it
self induces needlelike penetra-s
toni
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

The whistle on the engine makes the
most noise. but it doesn't help to pull
the train.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

Putnam Fadeless Dyes make no
'muss. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN


Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

SaIesgirl turning to head of depart
ment)- Miss Simpson, have we Bene-
dict Arnold's poems Boston Tran
script.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
Rare Work.

Fogg reports that he overheard this
in the book department of one of our
big stores:
Customer Have you Arnold's
nOnnS2 ll
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

promptly with the
W oman's private
correspondence de-
partment of the Ly-
dia E. Pinkhann Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by q
woman and held IN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06

Important 20 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-03-06
MI 70 CURED I'm A8 HOURS
OR MONEY REFUNDED

Mullins Lightning Pile Cure win do all va
claim; if it will it's worth the price 3d. 90 po6tpatds
il it won't your money will be refunded. Don't suf
fer longer, send today. MULLINS REMEDY
CO.. 158 Main Street, BrOckton, Mass.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
Wa l.pow iuct what n.

Perhaps We know just what he
wants for Christmas. Come in, let S
talk it over. GERMANN.
Five reels Of real American hu-
NOR in The County Chairman"
STAR, Thursday.
DR.. j. l.. Thompson went to Chi
cago Saturday on business, returning
home yesterday.
Miss Marie Sandager of Calmar
departs next Monday for Los Angeles
California, to spend the winter
months. She will be accompanied
by Mrs. Anna Sandager of Lakefield,
MINI.
George Hill, Sr., went to Bonair
yesterday for a days visit with his
son, Rev. Luther Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Goodno de-
parted yes rday to spend the holi-
days with their parents in Bronson,
Kansas.
Miss Rachael Bakken returned
to Ridgeway yesterday after short
visit with her sister Anna, who is at
tending Valdez College.
Miss Marie Wick departed yes
terday for Stoughton, Wis., for a
Christmas visit with her sister, Mrs.
J. A. Larsen.
Mrs. B. Fl. Schanck concluded
her months visit with her parents,
Mr. ana Mrs. James McMullen all
departed yesterday for her home il
Wenatchee, Wash.
Misses Lou Ellefson and Chris
tine Peterson went to McGregor yes
terday for days visit with the for
mers sister, Miss Carrie.
Miss Katie Drew and brother
Ed were called to Minneapolis Sat
urday by the illness of their sister.
Mrs. Frank Liddiard.
Rev. and Mrs. o. Schmidt and
daughter arrived home Thursday
after visiting his parents in st. Paul
and Northfeld relatives.
-Haaken Haakenson arrived
home Friday from Hampden, N. D.
where he has been in the employ of
lumber concern the past two months.
Why not a suit or overcoat for
Xmas, we will see that it fits him
Clothier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

James f. Benda of Spillville was
a DEBORAH business visitor Friday.
VIM. Linzenmeyer of Prairie du
Chen, Wis. was \ DEBORAH visitor last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ p. Riggs of Cas-
Italia, were DEBORAH business visitors
Friday.
B. o. Marsh arrived home
Thursday after a business trip 20
Dubuque.
Mrs. Melvin Anderson was called
to Clermont Saturday by the illness
of an aunt.
Miss Dora Rothmeyer and Kate
Zurich of Calmar were DEBORAH shop
pers Friday.
DR.. H. c.. Dolly of Emery, S. ID.
visited his father-in-law, George
Bernatz, Friday.
Mrs. r. Becker and son Lawr-
ence returned to Calmar Friday af-
ter short visit
Miss Tillie Mali went to Ridge
way Saturday for a weeks visit with
her sister, Mrs. j. E. Hopperstad
Roy Qualley, Al Samuelson ami
]. Hogan attended the Waukon-Va,
der basket ball game at Waukon FIR;
day.
Mrs. Ole Juve went to Ridge
way Saturday to spend the holidays
with her daughter Mrs. Alex HAT
vedt.
Mrs. Chas. Gohl returned -
Ridgsway Thursday after short
visit with Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Dam
crow.
Mrs. Mons hskelson returned to
Cresco Saturday after a days visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. w.
Emery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alec Russell went
to White Breast, Iowa Saturday to
spend the Christmas holidays with
relatives.
Miss Anna Handley returned 20
Lansing Saturday after couple Of
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Handley.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Rowland Of
Fargo, N. ID. arrived Friday for few
days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. E. f.
Richardson.
Another Xmas suggestion for
him: Initial kerchiefs, ties, silk sus-
penders, cuff links, stick pins, silk
lined gloves, auto mitts. GER
MANN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16

james E. Benda of Spillyille was
! DEBORAH business visitor Friday
VIM. Linzenmeyer of Prairie du
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
This Week Friday Only
Bob Sperry's School Days

people This is the act that
packed the Princess four nights re-
Gently. They havelsince changed al
their numbers. Have played Kansas
City, Omaha, Des Moines, etc. since
here. They play one return date at
the STAR and one at Prairie du
Chen and open at La Crosse for a
week. SEE THEM FRIDAY SURE,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
The County Chairman
in 8, reels and 800 scenes.

III U'iTScIS anu OOU SCcIcS.
This is the first of the Henry w.
Savage productions to be filmed by
the Paramount Company and for
many years has been conceded to be
the greatest stage contribution to
American humor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
Last call-buy it now.

Get the Christmas spirit.
We have quite a number of nice,
new subscription receipts which We
should like to distribute this month.
Our notion of frost-bitten Christ
mas spirit is the hope that ones re-
ceipts will er-balance his expen-
ditures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16

Are you kind and generous to-
ward your neighbors? asked the up
litter.
/ should say ! am, replied Mr..
Crosslots. / let 'em listen to my
photograph every evening and neves
charge 'em a cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
This Week Saturday

Matinee and Night. Another OF
those Beautiful NATURAL COLOR
ED Features, also a Comedy. 5 AMI
10c. The first show at the STAR az
7:15.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16

OneOta Rebekah Lodge l. o. o. +.
Noble Grand-Miss Nettie McIn-
tosh.
Vice Grand-Mrs. Mary Coup.
Secretary-Mrs. Julia G. Reed.
Treasurer-Miss Margaret Ammer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
FOR SALE OR RENT.

The Ogden Casterton residence for
sale or rent. Enquire at Citizens
Savings Bank. Soft.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
Great Lights Lodge.

w. Nj. G.. McCallum.
S. W.-FranK Jewell.
j. We. j. Parman.
S. Or. H. l.. Urban.
j. O.-Eugene Rosenthal.
Sec.-Luther Reed.
Treas.-H. c. Hjerlied.
Tyler-S. Muller.
S. Starry WOhlford.
j. S.-Clate Arborgast.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
DEBORAH

DEBORAH Encampment No. 1873,
i. .. q. +.
Chief Patriarch-F. Z. Bloomfield
High Priest-E. r. Haines.
Senior Warden-B. O. Marsh.
Junior Warden-T. j. Qualley.
Scribe-E. c. Grant.
Treasurer. w. Cutting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16

Nothing is so bad that it could
not be worse. Cheer up and enjoy
the sunshine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16

DEBORAH Camp No. 2O5, Nj. w. A.
Consul-E. C. Grant.
Adviser-M. o. Dalvey.
Banker-M. II. Montgomery.
Clerk-R. Bncknell.
Escort-Wells Mcintyre.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-16
LODGES ELECT.
Various Lodges of City Hold Elec-
ton of Officers the past Week.

Winneshiek Lodge No. 90, 1. o. o. +.
Noble Grand. w. Dahl.
Vice Grand-Samson Scott.
Secretary-E. G.. Grant.
TreaSurer-B. o. Marsh.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
FLASHES
OFF THE WIRE

Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 10.-Connie
Mack. manager of the Philadelphia
Athletics, announced he had sold Ed
ward T. Collins. second baseman Of
the Athletics. to the Chicago White
Sox for money consideration.
Lake Cormorant. Miss, Dec. 10. -
A mob OF 40 men took Essex Max. a
negro cotton picker. from the field and
lynched him. The negro was accused
OF breaking into store and pounding
q clerk into insensibility.
Lima. Peru. Dec. 1O.-The small
mountain town of Coracora, about
three hundred miles southeast of Lima,
was shaken by severe earthquake on
Sunday. There we're several casual
ties. The town is In ruins.
New York. Dec. 10.-Announcement
was made that the New York Ameri-
can league club 1.-THE Yankees) had
been sold to Capt T. l.. Hudson. mil
lionaire contractor. and Jacob Rup-
pert, the millionaire brewer
Bordeaux. Dec. 9.-President Poin-
care will transfer his official residence
to Paris this week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Long = Republican Leader In Con-.
sress; Authority on Tariff-Heart
Failure Causes Death.

Washington. Dec. 12.-Representa-
tive Serene e. Payne Of New York
died suddenly of heart failure at his
apartment here on Thursday. Mr..
Payne. who was seventy-one years old,
lived alone. His wife died three years
ago. A representative from New York
in every congress since 1889. except
one, Mr.. Payne was chairman OF the
ways and means committee and Re
publican floor leader In 1909-10. and
directed the drafting Of the Payne
Aldrich tariff bill
He was born in Hamilton, N. T..
June 26. 1s43,sand educated at Roch-
ester and Colgate. Mr.. Payne was q
delegate to many Republican national
conventions.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
ASKS FOR BIGGER NAVY
ADMIRAL FLETCHER SAYS Ma
TioN NOT READY FOR WAR. 4
Talks to Congress commIttes--D read-
naueht 10 the Greatest Weapon
- Na.al Warfare.

Washington. Dec. 11.-Rear Admiral
Fletcher, commander of the Atlantic
feet. impressively told the house
naval committee that the United
States navy is not prepared to cope
with the most powerful navy In the
world. He mentioned no country.
you can safely say" he testified.
that we are not prepared for the
worst emergency that might arise to
protect ourselves from the greatest
force available.
I'VE would have to greatly enlarge
our fleet to protect American inter-
ests against all possible combinations
against us or to control the ocean.
we would have to take the offensive
when we have strong enough feet"
Admiral Fletcher told the commit
tee European nation could send sup
marines across the ocean to dart into
an American harbor and assail the
American feet. It was. Of course. ne
said. suppositious case as to the
practicability of such move. For
instance. he said, England had mice
little supply station" 700 miles away
from New York harbor at Bermuda.
The admiral said he would recon-
mend eight or ten more submarines
for COAST and harbor defense. He en-
phatically asserted that the real sue
cess OF the navy ultimately must rest
with the dreadnaughts and battleship
fleets generally.
Admiral Fletcher in general state
meht at the outset, defended the
dreadnaught as the greatest weapon
of naval warfare.
Tho admiral gave 1t as his opinion
that great naval battles would con-
tinue to be decided in the main by
battleships.
Hearings on the army appropriation
bill were ended by the house military
committee with discussion OF the
ration's preparedness for war by Brig.
Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief Of stan.
General Scott told the committee
the condition OF the national defense
is constantly improving" and dis.
cussed at length the question Of am
munition supplies. Chairman Hay de-
clared supplies on hand were rapidly
"approximating the necessary re-
serve"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
Usual Conflicting Reports.

London, Dec. 11.-Continuing their
offensive along almost the entire bat
tie line through Belgium and France.
the allied armies are credited tonight
with making notable advances against
the Germans.
Roulers, Belgium. from which the
Germans were said a few days ago
to have withdrawn their divisional
headquarters on account Of the she'll
ing OF the place after the allies cap
tured Passchendaele. has been cap
tured and entered by the allies. says
the Sluis correspondent of the Am
sterdam Handelsblad.
Armentieres, France, also has been
captured by the allies. At least so
reports Reuters Boulogne correspond
ent.
Germans Claim . Success.
Germany's general staff in Berlin
claims several French attacks were
repulsed. AS forwarded by wireless
the statement reads:
TN the district OF Souain the
French confined themselves yesterday
to heavy artillery firing.
"A renewed French attack on ROcroi
and Courcullies did not make any
progress. The attack broke down un-
der the fire of our artillery, the enemy
suffering heavy loss"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Copenhagen. Dec. TO- Most aisrw
ing rumors have been current o. e
the ksiser's condition. but are not gem
erally believed In official circles.
From diplomatic source Il -
learned that his condition Il serious.
but not yet dangerous. It seems he
cannot be kept quiet and take full
rest The empress has the greatest
dinicuIty in prevailing upon him to
stay In bed. He has very bad A.
tack Of influenza.
This morning his majesty's tempera.
ture was about 103. aud was higher
yesterday. II he IL unwilling TO take
absolute rest till he 10 recovered there
may be real danger. He 10 weak and
his spirits are greatly depressed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
May Give Up Warsaw.

Petrograd, Dec. IL, via London.--A
Russian military expert In comment
ing on the German attempt on War
saw, says:
According to the Russian authori-
ties the yielding of cities to the enemy
does not constitute an important war
factor since the bombardment OF big
cities like LODI, with the attendant de-
struction Of life and property, tends to
demoralize the army.
Thus II 1t is of strategic advantage
to evacuate Warsaw the capture of
that city ought not to be considered
important"
10000 Russians Captured.
Vienna, via London, Dec. 1O.-The
following Official report was made pub
lie today: in West Galicia strong
forces on both sides were active yes
terday, and we have thus far captured
10000 Russians. The battle contin.
ues today.
German Attack on Dover.
Dover, Dec 11.--German submarines
made an attack at the eastern entrance
OF Admiralty harbor here this morn
ing. Six vessels are believed to have
participated in the attack.
One report says that one was sunk
and others were hit by the fire OF the
British forts and warships.
! No damage was done to the British
vessels.
The attack was made under cover
Of darkness. and during heavy rain
storm.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Pasteur institute to declare that Paris
in particular, and France In general.
have nothing to fear from the disease.
He says the season is too far advanced
for II to take hold. and medical science
II too well armed against It for II to
make any Roadway.
The general health Of Paris. Doctor
Metchnikoff says. Was never better
and the physical condition Of the
French troops q magnificent. which
fact accounts largely for the compars.
lively light mortality among the