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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21
CAPITOL EXTENSION FACTS FROM
THE RECORDS.

Actual area to be purchased, 401
acres; less SIS acres to be sold, net
addition by purchase 1892 acres.
Eighty-five per cent of area already
bought by state and now actually a
part of state property and paid for
Capitol grounds extensions urged by
Governors Larrabee, Shaw, Garst, Car
roll and Clarke, and agitated for years.
Capitol extension plat and plan be-
fore members of 35th G.. A. and fully
discussed for over two months; details
of extension fully illustrated in state
papers March 2, 1913.
Joint meeting of committees from
the two houses March Is to consider
plans, four other meetings held, SUBJ
committee examined ground and plans
and reported favorably, and bill pre-
pared by committee of democrats and
republicans.
Agreement as to area had support
OF every democrat on committee.
Area smaller by 30 per cent was ad-
vocated by some republicans and
unanimously opposed by democrats.
DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS OF LEG
ISLATURE are therefore WHOLLY
RESPONSIBLE for purchase by State
of larger area rather than smaller one,
which would have been adopted II
consented to by single Democrat.
Bill passed April Sth, after days
notice of intent to have 1t considered,
after discussion and consideration by
every member of the legislature for
weeks, after publication of all the facts
In the papers, the bill in printed form
of every member.
Few bills that passed were more dis
cussed or better understood than this
one. There was actual full and CON-
plete discussion on the floor of each
house by members of both parties. No
rule was invoked that is not invoked
as to every other bill.
John l.. Wilson, veteran democratic
senator from Clinton, had charge Of
bill in committee on the part of the
senate, and both Wilson and Senator
Nicholas j. Schrup, of Dubuque, ia
vored the larger area and even more
ground. The bill was supported by
such able democratic senators as Bal
huff of Scott, Clarkson of Monroe, Dun
negan of Page, Hageman of Bremen
and DeWolf of Grundy. The only
word against the bill in the senate was
by a republican.
In the house the convincing and I'M
answerable speech in its favor was by
Charles w. Miller, of Bremen, former
chairman of the democratic state CON-
mittee and floor leader for the demo-
Gratis; and he had with him such rep
resentative democrats as Scholz OF
Clayton, Black of Muscatine, Boettger
OF Scott, McCullogh of Dubuque, Kelso
of Jackson, Hazen of Pottawattamie,
and Hamilton of Lee.
The bill was never urged upon a
single member, directly or indirectly
by anyone in Des Moines. The only
speeches on the floor of either house
against the bin were from members in
counties adjoining Polk. The staunch-
est advocates of the capitol extension
were from distant parts OF the state.
The extension removes from the as
SCISSORS books property which paid
$4,000 taxes a year in Des Moines.
There will not be need of single dol
lar of state money for purchase be-
yond that levied and now in process
of collection.
II single DEMOCRAT of any
standing had opposed the capitol ex-
tension bill in the S5th G. A. he could
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21
Positively Masters Group.

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
cuts the thick choking mucus, and
clears away the phlegm. Opens up
the air passages and stops the hoarse
cough. The gasping, strangHng
fight for breath gives way to quiet
breathing and peaceful sleep. Har-
old Berg, Mass, Mich, writes: I'VE
give Foley's Honey and Tar to our
children for Group and it always acts
quickly Engbertson Pharmacy
Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21
Foley Cathart;c Tablets.

You will like their positive &C
ton. They have tonic effect on
the bowels, and give a wholesome
thoroush cleaning to the entire
bowel tract. Stir the liver to heal
thy activity and keep stomach sweet.
Constipation, headache, dull tired
feeling never affect those who use
Foley ,athartic Tablets. Only csc.
Engbertson Pharmacy. Oct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an
Administrator of the estate Of Ole
Nelson Nesheim deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
Administrator of the estate of Ole
Nelson Nesheim late of Springfield
township, in the county of Winnie
shiek, State of Iowa, deceased, in
testate, and has taken upon himself
that trust by giving bonds as the
law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of the said
deceased are required to exhibit the
same; and persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make pay
ment to
NJ. B. FITCH,
Administrator.
Dated at Decorah, Iowa, Sept. 30th
1914
w. NJ. STRAND, Attorney. 4O-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21

Don't worry over a mistake that
can be corrected; get busy and cor
rect it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21
NJ. B FITCH,

The successful man sticks to bust
ness with the glue of industry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21

Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-10-21
w. T. FLORENCE
NEIL MOORE
BILLY LEE, and
A BEAUTY CHORUS
MYRTLE RYAN
TODDIE NOVALLIS
n JACK ROLLENS
: HARRY BARKER
e, Thursday, Oct. goth
ALL STAR CAST

in oil
recept
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
Biography Of Mules.
by
ONE OF THEM.

l am mule, born 1901. About this
time 1 became of warlike disposition,
and in 1924 joined Col Smelling, building
stronghold at the confluence Of the
Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, which
we named Fort st. Anthony, known to-
day as Fort Smelling, and we still hold
our strategic Importance and became
known to the world as the Smelling
Mule"
In 1859 1 became Comrade, Body
guard, Saddle and Carriage Horse to
Governor Sibley, and lived in great ease,
pomp and elegance until August, 1862,
when Col. Flandreau and myself were
ordered to New Ulm to subdue the Sioux
Indians in an outbreak of slaughter
against the settlement. This we ac-
complished in two stubborn fought
battles and was prevented for gallantry
and bravery by an extra feed of oats.
At the two battles of New Ulm com
manded the southern wing of the army
reinforced by handful of sharpshooters
and a company Of raw recruits armed
with pitchforks. In hastily thrown uI
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
BACK TO THE LAND.

"0HERE are too many "dreamers and
thinkers
And not enough tillers of soil.
Il There are too many eaters and
drinkers,
Who use UP the products Of toll.
There are too many boosters and BOOM
ers,
With manners too easy and bland
We're cursed with too many consumers
We ought to go back to the land.
There are too many getters and takers
And not enough men who produce.
There are too many broad rolling acres
Untouched and untilled-out of use.
We stick where the CRIME and the grit is.
And the streets with the poor are
a-sWarm.
We're crowded too much in the cities.
We ought to go back to the farm
We've got to be workers and Flowers,
Who sweat in the fields like true men,
We've got to make use of our powers
To make the land blossom again.
What, me? On farm? And to stay
there?
Well, not for bundle Of pelf!
4 was trying to show you the way there,
But I'll stick to the city myself
3. Tit Bits
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
slow, but the "old Wind Mill,' that
ground exceedingly fast and fine

slow, but the "Old Wind Mill" that
ground exceedingly fast and fine.
Mules are mules because they can't
help it. If they could they might want
to be men. If they were they wouldn't
be as we'll off as they are now. Some
men are worth millions, some are millions
in debt, SO the average man is worth
nothing Mules are worth from one to
three hundred dollars each, SO the average
mule is worth about one hundred and
fifty dollars. No man is as happy as a
mule in patch Of clover, except man
OF color, with water melon.
| The best men and women are these
honorable judges of mules. The best
mule is the Smelling Mule" Men are
good, bad and Indifferent. Mules are
about the same, likely to make pass as
you pass by during brain storm. Men
have many vices, Mules not SO many.
The brain storm in mules heels is not a
! vice but malady. Mules write their
own law: ".The Unwritten Law is not
the mules defence.
The "Bertillion Measurement" and
thumb prints of men are often taken but
only the footprints of mules. I would
rather be mule at hard labor up among
the locks and tow paths on the raging
Erie Canal, than among the locks up at
Saltwater. Mules run away, but never
like men, leaving "a family. Mules
haven't the pink, shell like ears of some
others, but what they do have are never
pierced by the rings of grief. Spare the
rod to raise the mule, or he'll spoil the
man that won't spare him. A baby mule
is not .'baby" beef" but babied calf
will bunt the bucket. A broad-clothed
man hunted by a bunting calf will kick
like an adult mule.
A mans mule and a mules man,
Mulish and foolish since the world began,
Whats in a name, when we're all the same
The same's not different by another name
''The Smelling Mule
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
BENT BACK THE RULE.
Where Sauce For the Goose Was Not
Sauce For the Camden.

Where Sauce For the Goose Was Not
Sauce For the Camden.
In the early days Of certain club
Of New York, when it was rather
harder shedding for the club than 1t is
at the present time, in a meeting Of
the council the question came up as
to the arrears Of members dues. and
the treasurer reported that one man
was particularly recreant in this regard.
1t was in the winter. and the club was
then maintaining throughout the day
and evening beautifully heated and
lighted quarters. At this time the
only person in the club who fire.
quented it every day was this de-
linquent. who. in addition to doing
large portion Of his writing there. was
accustomed to make considerable in
roads upon the stationery of the club
for home consumption.
At the meeting of the council re-
ferred to there was protest against
this state of affairs. and determine
ton was manifest to put an end to it.
and after discussion the secretary was
instructed to notify the member in
Question that his name had been
dropped from the rolls Of the club.
The question then arose whether
there was anybody else who was in ar
rears. whereupon the treasurer report
! ed that this was true of another mem
Der.
"Who can that be? Let Us make an
example Of them BOTH" remarked one
member bringing his fist down on
1.-THE table for emphasis. The reply
was that it was Mr.. X. the poet
| ooh, heavens! replied another. I'VE
can't let X. 60. He's too important to
the club"
! Whereupon the resolution was then
amended to read as follows: Re
solved, that the secretary be instruct
ed to drop the name of Mr.. q. from
the rolls of the club for nonpayment
Of dues and to retain the name of Mr..
<. for the same reason" Century.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08

OF the earliest settlers who came here
about 60 years ago, there are only three
survivors. One of them is Peter Mack
of Milford and the other two are Mrs
Hembsch and Mrs. Hermann of St
Paul. Hale and hearty, the only sur.
viving male number of that band Of
sturdy pioneers was able to celebrate the
Saith anniversary of his birth last week
In spite of his years he is quite active and
mentally alert and frequently comes to
town to exchange "reminiscences of the
early pioneer days with the few sur.
vivors of the Indian Massacre.
Mr.. Mack was born in Ober Dischin.
gen, Wuertemberg, Germany, June 49,
1880 and emigrated to America in 1853
After short sojourn in New York, he
went to Buffalo and from there to Chi.
cago where he arrived in the spring Of
1854. Shortly after his arrival there, he
heard of the plan to start German
colony in the far west and he became
enthusiastic over the proposition at once
and when the expedition finally got
under way in the middle of September
1854, he was among the number.
The trip was long and trying one
and not until October i, 1854 did the
pathfinder reach the present Town Of
Milford. Here they went into camp
for the winter and in the spring retraced
their steps to the present site of the city
where they founded New Ulm, the most
beautiful city in the Minnesota Valley.
With the exception of one and hal
years Immediately after the Indiar
Massacre and two years when he resided
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
"GIL" WINS THE PRIZE.

After more or less trouble to fix
standard to work upon the Judges in the
Mule essay contest finally chose the one
which we have reprinted in this issue and
the winner, Mr.. E. C, Gilmore, has been
handed the nice ten dollar bill that was
put up for the winning essay. Mr..
Gilmore is an occasional contributor to
the Review under the name of ''Gil'' and
we are very glad to be able to hand him
something for this contribution besides
a thank you.' The judges will not
know until they see the article in print
who received the prize money as we very
carefully concealed the names of all
contestants so that they might be abso-
lutely unhampered in their work.
It may interest the unsuccessful con-
testants, however, to know that every
contribution had to be gone over three
times before decision could be reached
and that at the last there were four
essays up for consideration when it came
to making choice. The one which
received the prize was awarded it on the
basis of humor, originality and diction.
Some Of the others really were more
humorous but they fell below the mark in
other ways. AS was suggested by the
Review several times, brevity counted to
quite an extent, one Of the compositions,
otherwise voted very good, was judged
much too long by all three of the censors,
As rule, people prefer to read some
thing short and snappy these days.
Unless the writer's very much desire tc
have their essays returned, the Review
would like to keep them and use them al
intervals. All Of them have merit ant
we are sure many Of our readers w0ult
enjoy them. This does not mean that W,
intend to give our subscribers "mul'
Diet for any length Of time but merely t
use them occasionally.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08

in New Ulm, Mr.. Mack has spent the
entire 60 years of his Minnesota life on
the old homestead in the Town of Mil
ford, adjoining the city. He came here
as young man "a years old and has gone
thru many trial within the past three
score years.
Grandpa" Mack has good memory
and many of the incidents of the early
pioneer life are as fresh in his mind as tho
they happened but yesterday. He is a
very entertaining talker and has delighted
many Junior Pioneer with portrayal
of the incidents of the early pioneer days.
His son William who lives on farm in
Redwood County near Belview, and
family, came the Sunday before the birth
day anniversary and enjoyed a pre-
birthday celebration at the old home
stead. Usually members Of the New
Ulm Turnverein surprise Mr.. Mack on
his birthday anniversary, but this year
they did not 60 out, because the weather
was not favorable.
John, his other son, lives on the old
homestead and his only daughter Bertha,
Mrs. Henry J. Meyer, lives about mile
west of the old homestead. She was so
years old last October 18th and her
daughter, Mrs. Alex Mecklenburg, was
"a years old October 10, 1918. Mrs.
Mecklenburg's son Gilbert was a year
old May 18th. These four constitute
the group of four generations as shown
above. The many friends of Mr.. Mack
wish him many more years of peace and
comfort.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
THE COUNTRY BANKER.

His Standing In and His Grip Upon
His Own Community.
The first public convenience new
commodity wants is bank. Outlines
1t comes before the church or a news
paper: but, as a rule. 1t follows both.
It is hard to beat the editor and the
preacher.
II the influence exercised by the
bankers Of our great cities constitutes
q menace to the public welfare. what
shall we say of the grip that the little
bank holds on its community? The so
called country banker" to succeed
must be eminent for all the qualities
that make up a truly good man. Usn-
ally he is church member and often
Sunday school teacher. He is con-
suited by politicians regarding the local
government, and the candidate who
has his appreciation is envied. for he Is
usually the winner. To the country
banker are confided the troubles. do
nestle as we'll as financial. Ut all who
have access to him. And everybody
seeks to have access.
The banker is first to subscribe to
every good cause. He Is the COM
|munity's adviser as to investments and
the arbitrator Of its business contro-
versies. His word is as good as his
bond. and to his credit It must be
added that. with rare exceptions. 1t
deserves to be. He asks few favors,
and these are always granted. he ts
the center Of the social life of his vi
entity. His voice is that Of authority.
He is loved. respected. admired and
feared. The banker is man OF In.
tegrity. The slightest cloud on him OF
on his bank will settle them both. In
this matter he stands with the preach
er. So, from selfish considerations. Il
from no other. the banker must be de
serving Of the trust reposed In hin
n BY his fellow citizens.
Who wouldn't be the country bank
j sr7 Leslie's.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
CHRISTIAN BOBSIN

Christian Bobsin, a well-known resi-
dent of CORTLAND and one of the early
settlers of Nicollet Co. passed away at
his home Saturday morning between
four and five o'clock Death was due to
kidney trouble, superinduced by heart
failure. He had been suffering with the
former ailments for several years and
with heart trouble the past year..
The deceased was born near Plau,
Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany, May
4, 1888 and was therefore 76 years old
when he died. He came to America
with his parents in 1857 and settled in
Madison, Ill., Here he was married in
the year 1854 to Maria Spoering who
preceded him in death April %, 1911.
Shortly after their marriage they came
west and settled on a farm in CORTLAND
Township. In the year 1874 he moved
to New Ulm where he resided for several
months. He then purchased a tract of
land in the present village of CORTLAND
and opened store which he conducted
with success until the time of his death.
He was in realty the founder of Court
land village, being it's first resident and he
was instrumental in having it plated.
He was the first postmaster of the village
and held this office for 20 years, l6 years
of which were consecutive.
Fourteen children were born to them
of whom two preceded him in death. He
is survived by the following children:
Mrs. Gustav Kruger, Mrs. Albert Zim-
~mermann, Henry, Fred, George, Bertha
and Anna, all Of CORTLAND; Ernst Bob
sin of New Ulm; Mrs. George Schnacken.
berg, Louis and John Bobsin Of Echo
and Mrs. Otto Koch of St. Paul. He is
also survived by one sister, Mrs. G..
Siege and one brother, Fred Bobsin, Sr.
of CORTLAND. The funeral was held
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with
services at the late home and later at the
CORTLAND Lutheran Church, Rev. Stra.
sen officiating. The remains were laio
to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08

Wilhelm Mayer, Abraham1
Study. Friedrich Moselter,
w. Hauensteih and Weigand
Hauenstein, also all other
persons unknown claiming
any right, title, esta,e, inter
est OF lien in the real estate
described in the complaint
herein, 49,. 800. Defendants.
The State of Minnesota, to the above
named Defendants:
You and each of you are hereby sum-
nOned and required to answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff in the above entitled
action. which is flied in the Office of the
Clerk of the District Court of the Ninth
Judicial District in and for the County of
Brown and State of Minnesota, and to
serve a copy of your answer to the said
complaint on the subscribers. at their
Office in the City of New Ulm in said
county, within twenty days after the
service of this summons upon you, exclu.
sive of the day Of such service; and if you
fail to answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the Court for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated July Z, 1914.
SOMSEN, DEMPSEY & MUELLER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
New Ulm. Minnesota
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08
4 OBITUARY
FREDERICK wINKELMANN

The sudden death of Frederick Win
kelmann, one Of the most prominent far
mers living near Springfield, last Friday
afternoon caused keen regret to be felt
by host of friends and aquaintances, his
sudden taking away being due to stroke
of apoplexy sustained while in this city
in the morning.
Mr.. Winkelmann had been in ill health
a number of years and during the past
year in particular he experienced con-
siderable distress by reason OF weak
heart. Early last Friday morning he
came to town to inspect the work on his
new residence which is now in course OF
construction on the lots just across the
street from the Ernest Aftermath resi-
dence. At about o'clock he suddenly
collapsed as a result of a stroke of apo
plexy and shortly after which he became
unconscious. He was Immediately taken
to the home of H. Nobach, where he
breathed his last at $40 the same after
noon. The body was later removed to
the late farm home just west of the city.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon, services being held at the home at
100 o'clock and at 200 o'clock Rev. j.
Geo. Appel presided at the services at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, large con-
ecourse Of friends and acquaintance at
tending.
Frederick Winkelmann was born Sep
TENDER 20, 1860 at Landesberger, Han
over, Germany and was therefore not
quite "a years old when he passed away.
He came to America with his parents
when only years old and has been a re-
sident of Brown County since 1869. He
was married to Frederick Nobach Febru-
ary II, 1882, who survives him. He is
also survived by sons and 3 daughters.
The large attendance at the funeral
attests stronger than words to the high
esteem in which he was held. Inter-
ment was made in the Lutheran cemetery.
Springfield Advance.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-07-08

Wilhelm Mayer. Abrahaml
Study, friedrich Moselter,
w. Hauenstein and Weigand
Hauenstein, also all other
persons unknown claiming
any right, title, estate, inter
est or lien in the real estate
described in the complaint
herein, ........... Defendants
Notice is hereby given, that an action
has been commenced in this Court by the
above named Plaintiffs against the above
named DEFENDANTS; that the object of
said action is to have the Plaintiffs ad-
Judged the owners in fee simple and enti-
tied to the possession of the real property
in the complaint and hereinafter de-
scribed, and to further adjudge that the
Defendants Wilhelm Mayer, Abraham
Study, Friedrich Moselter, w. Hauen.
stein and Weigand Hauenstein and also
all other persons unknown have no right,
title, estate, interest or lien in or to said
real property or any part thereof.
The real property affected by said action
is situated in the County of Brown in the
State of Minnesota and is described as
follows, to wit:
Lots Nos. Five. ~ and Seven (T of
Block One hun dred twelve t112). South of
Center Street in the City of New C1nl,
Brown County, Minnesota, according to
the plat of said City on file and OF
record in the Office of the Register OF
Deeds in and for said Brown County
Dated July z, 1914.
SOMSEN. DEMPSEY & MULLER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
N-sg New Ulkn. Minnesota