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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

ing spells, pains In my sides and
back. In fact, I suffered all over.
and a cough almost like consump-
ton. Doctors failed to relieve me;
in fact, they didn't seem to know
what allied me. ! continued to grow
worse until I was able to sit UP only
a part of the time. I had almost lost
all hopes of ever being any better.
But one day some one threw some
books In at my door. / read them
and found them to be Peruna books.
.They described my feeling so truly
I sent at once and got bottle and
began taking II. You pronounced
my ailment systemic catarrh, and
gave me some advice.
'When I had taken two and one
half bottles I began to eat without
suffering. I continued to improve.
AWhen I had taken eight was like
a new person. That was nine years
ago.
sT think Peruna the greatest fam
fIy remedy there Is. for SO many all
ments are due to catarrhal trouble. l
would advise any one afflicted WIN
catarrh to take Peruna and am sure
Il will leave"
In the Revised 'Ills of Life" we
have many similar testimonials which
should interest sick people every
where. Sent free by the Peruna Co.,
Columbus, Ohio. :.
People who object 20 liquid redI-
zines can now obtain Psruna Tablets
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
RAVENA.
April 81, 1914.

April 81, 1914.
Lots of rain we're having at pres
ent.
John Austad of Calmar called at
Joe Remke's on Tuesday.
Dr.. Ginsburg of Chicago called IN
Ravena the past week.
Ole Benson was a passenger for
DEBORAH on Friday.
John Duvee autoed to PostVille on
Wednesday.
A few of this vicinity attended the
dance at Ossian on last Thursday
evening.
Joe Heinen and crew of Ossian are
erecting the concrete foundation for
Mike Herteges.
Ben Garden of st. Lucas arrived
here on Tuesday to assist Peter
Clemence in carpenting at the Mike
Hertege's home.
DR.. ]. w. Lynch of Ossian was a
professional caller in Ravena on
Saturday.
Master frankie Schroeder is on
the sick list.
August Peck and family spent
Sunday at E. Decou's.
Miss Lena Eide of Centennial as
sisted Mrs. Julius Brown In her
household the past week.
DR.. ]. A. Juen of Ossian was a
professional caller in Ravena sun
day.
]. V. Decou and family of near
Castalia spent Sunday at Eber De-
cou's.
JULIUS Brown and family spent
Sunday at Herman Lang's near
Frankville.
Leo Becker and sisters Ida ano
Hildegard of south of Ossian speA'
sunday at Herman Schroeder's.
August Lansing called at JONI
Holders in Centennial on Monday.
Mrs. Ben Eimers was passenger
for Calmar Sunday DOR the days
visit at the H. Bush home, returning
on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Halverson o
Nordness and Ole Orvella and famll!
and Theodore and Marie Orvella AM
Helmer Johnson of Red OAK, al
spent Sunday at Ole Anderson's.
Miss Rose Stock of Frankville i
doing some sewing for Mrs. Angus
Peck at present
John Austad Of Calmar has pee:
awarded the contract for the erec
ton of a new residence for Joe Rem
Ike, which he will erect in the nea
future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
CORRESPONDENCE.
CENTENNIAL.
April 81, 1871

April Z, lJlt.
Mr.. Thomas Logsdon of DEBORAH
came Saturday for visit with his
sister, Mrs. l.. d. Burrows.
Mrs. George Allen and children
and Miss Eta Stevens were guests
at the Ed Youman's home Sunday
AFTERNOON.
Mrs. Joe Ehler spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
boeckman.
Those who spent Sunday at the
Mrs. Daniels home were: Charley
Daniels and family, Rae Runkle and
family, Mrs. Lucy Runkle, Harry
.-arvey, Joe Ehler, George Koppos
and Albert Nalli
Ella, Clara and Mabel Linderbaum
spent Saturday afternoon with Miss
Bernice Allen.
Miss Regina Meyer spent Sunday
at Ossian.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rosa and
daughter Blanche were guests of
Mrs. Rosa's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Weitgenant in Ossian.
Miss Clarmay Einck is attending
school in Ossian.
Mr.. Theodore Rosa and niece, Mel
lie Daniels were guests at the Mrs.
l. d. Burrows home Thursday.
Mr.. H. E. Miller, County Supt.,
visited the Centennial school Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rae Runkle AID
Mrs. Lucy Runkle spent Thursday
afternoon at the Webb Rosa home.
Mrs. Peter Rosa is very low at this
writing.
Thomas Logsdon spent Sunday AT
Webb Rosa's.
Mr.. Charley Mcintyre who has
been working for Elmer Rosa re-
turned to DEBORAH Saturday.
Mr.. Ginsburg of Chicago transact
ed business in this vicinity Friday.
Mrs. Walker Decou who has been
helping care for her daughter, Mrs
Soell, who is i'll in La Crosse re-
turned home Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Daniels returned from
DecOrah Tuesday, where she has beer
visiting relatives and friends for &
few days.
Miss Frieda Koch, who underwent
an operation at Iowa City, Monda!
is getting along as well as can bt
expected.
Joe Ehler had the misfortune tC
dose a horse one day last week
Miss Amanda Ginapp commenced
working for Mrs. Joe Ehler.
Mr.. Edwin Ginapp spent Sunda.
with Walter Koch.
Mrs. Lucy RunEle, Mrs. Rae Runkl
and son and Mrs. Anna Daniels an
daughter Nellie called at Glen
Einck's Sunday evening.
Arthur Gibson and brother G
South Centennial, were business cal
1ers at Rae Runkle's Saturday.
Mrs. George Allen spent Saturda
at the Mrs. Mary Stevens home.
A few from this vicinity attende
the play "A Bad Mistake" at tn
bell school Saturday evening.
Mrs. L. V. burrows called on Mrs
Rae Runkle Wednesday.
Nick Croft of Ossian was seen i
Centennial Sunday.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the funeral of Orval Hauge at Os
sian Sunday.
Quite a few from Centennial at
tended the funeral of Mr.. John Har
vey at Ossian today.
Mrs. Stevens has been on the sic
list but is some better at this writ
ing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
Automobile Necessities

Tlred-oh, per can. 8 40
Clre-new, per an............... 80
Silver Quick, per can............. 100
For plating Brass or Copper
Whiz Brass Polish .................... .35
Liquid Gloss, per can, for polishing
body Of car NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .25
Inner tube repair kit ................. 100
3 in. blow out boot ....... ...... 60
311a-4 in. blow out boot. .......... rs
Tire Covers, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1.80
Auto Primers, each................. 200
Champion Spark Plug, each....... go
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

April u, 1914.
The Whist club was entertained
at the Tenold home Wednesday eve-
ming.
Miss Lizzie Busch returned from
Charles City Wednesday.
Mrs. McCullow was called to Cres-
CO Thursday on account of the death
of a relative.
Carl Meyer transacted business at
Austin Thursday.
Miss Anna Bauer spent the past
week with friends in Mason City.
H. ]. Giesen spent few days the
last week in St. Paul, Mimi, and
Superior, Wis.
Mr. Hallow was down from Mime
apolis the latter part of the week.
The Study club entertained at the
Carl Meyer home in Miss Edna
Hayes honor last Friday evening.
Miss Agnes Thompson attended
the dance here Thursday night.
Adolph Becker was here from Os-
sian Friday.
o. H. Oleson visited relatives at
Ionia Friday.
Miss Carrie Olson is visiting rela-
tives in Austin.
T. H. Goheen was business tran
sactor in DEBORAH Friday.
Mrs. Washburn has been visiting
relatives in Austin the past week.
Miss Steensland spent Sunday at
her home in Saude.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudey of Davenport
have been guests at the DR.. Ellingsen
home
The High School boys played base
ball at Hawkeye Friday. They were
defeated by a score of to 3.
Mds. j. d. Becker, ]. L, Sanders,
Will Blackmarr, and Peter Graf
were Dubuque visitors Saturday.
Miss Jennie Christianson spent
Saturday at home from Ossian.
Mrs. NJ. Gilmartin spent Saturday
with her mother and sister at Aus
tin Saturday.
Mrs. Frazier of Mason City was a
guest of relatives here the past
week.
Supt. H. E. Miller and family au-
toed over from DEBORAH Sunday.
Ed Beck spent Sunday here from
Charles City.
Miss Davidson of DEBORAH was a
sunday visitor at the o. P. Ode
home.
Mrs. Ben Eimers of Ossian visit
ed with relatives here Sunday.
Miss Allie Anderson returned from
Mortified, Mimi. Saturday.
Miss Edna Meyer spent Sunday at
home from Ridgeway.
Mr.. Lechner of Prairie du Chen
Wis, visited at the F. Uher home
from Friday until sunday.
Miss Minnie Stenseth was Decor
ah visitor Monday.
Joe Borlaug, wife and babe of De-
corah spent Sunday here with rela-
| tives.
Mrs. Frank Nockles and children
Of Charles City are visiting at the
Busch and Nockels' homes here.
j. ID. Becker was at McGregol
Sunday.
| Miss Mayme Ebert spent Sunday
| at home from DEBORAH.
| The cemetery Association enter
tanned Saturday evening at a picnic
| supper at the home of Mrs. Carrie
Meyer in honor of Mrs. Kaye.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

Women undoubtedly possess a fir
mer and more sincere regard for the
arts than men. The man who had
an artificial nose grown to his face
has received a score of matrimonial
propositions from feminine admir-
ers of his artistic probocis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
SMoTHERINC SPELLS
Sour Stomach, Heart Burn
In October r,

IN o c t o b e r,
1910, we received
a letter from
Mrs. Hall. from
which we make
the following ex-
tracts:
About twelve
years ago my
health began to
fail. I couldn't
eat any t h 1 n 6
without suffering
for II. I had
heart burn, Soul
stomach, palpi-
fation of the
A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
What You Have Been Looking For.

Meritol White Liniment Is a
preparation that gives satisfaction
where a pain killer and healer Is
needed. We do not believe you could
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J. Parman, Exclusive Agency. Mar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

Wise is the man who puts his ears
on the job and gives his tongue a
vacation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17

with much labor and pains, he has
recently acquired a few elementary
principles Of bridge whist
But by the time these had been
learned, he found that auction bridge
had. become the style. So he was
still a social outcast, until he should
learn auction. If now ne has pain
fully advanced 10 that point, he has
probably discovered that some other
variation is the lad. which he must
at once acquire or be socially unre-
generate.
The toilsome house mother, who
makes her own bread, is not com
monty bridge fiend. She may bring
up a race OF healthy and useful
children, may provide comfort and
sustenance for the family breadwin-
ner, Tut from the social viewpoint,
she is negligible.
In higher circles, the sway Of the
bridge fad has been marvellous. At
ter playing afternoons, some wo-
men are not satisfied unless they
take another bout in the evening
to right previous errors Of the
day If the baby is sick, well, the
maid can look after her. Sunday
makes a bad break, but if you go TO
church in the morning, conscience car
make its own adjustments for the
afternoon.
Of course bridge has its uses.
The occasional halfpIayed amateur
ish game yields better results in
recreaive power than the incessant
play of the expert. Where you bring
down the wrath of your partner be
cause you did not remember that the
six spot of hearts had been played
on the second time around.i tc eases
to be recreation, and is merely
work, and nonprOductiye at that.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17
XMAS CANDY NEXT SUNDAY AT
CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL

Ever man, woman and child VIII
is present at the Congregational BIZ
BILE School next Sunday morning will
receive a box of candy. This is the
regular Christmas candy which in
former years was given the schol-
airs at the Christmas exercises.
The School has grown away from
the old idea of going to Christmas
entertainments for the purpose of
getting something. but are now put
ting the real Christ spirit into the
service. Each member brings his
own White Gift to be placed at
the foot of the cross for the relief
of some needy one In this or other
lands.
The exercises will be given We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 23rd and will
be entirely out of the ordinary
There will be no charge for ad-
and the public is invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17

be lid Of this nuisance, If the towns
along the route would cooperate.
Nothing is gained by moving a vag-
rant on to the next town. It sim
ply. means that his place is taken by
another one, moved on from the
town next on the other side.
A sentence at hard labor in a
county all has a wonderful enlight-
ening effect on the vagrant kind
The confinement may not be irk-
some in the winter season Many
tramps regularly commit some trifl-
ing offense at this time Of year,
in order to get warm bed within
four brick walls until spring.
But the regular work with the prii-
son gang is like severe pain to these
gypsies. Next time that town is Civ
en- a wide birth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17
CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR

A spirit Of generosity prevades the
yuIetfde atmosphere. It is known
and practiced at no other season of
the year at Christmas. It is felt in
every city, in every town, in every
village, in the entire country.
People are prone to be more thot-
ful. Men manifest desires to spread
good cheer; women weave little acts
Of love kindness and devotion into
Christmas good viii; children cher
ish their companions and fortunes.
Persons unconsciously instiII into
each other a desire to distribute hep
piness everywhere. It all comes on
the wings Of that indefnade thing
understood by few, but referred to
by many as the Christmas spirit. It
is invisible, but can. be seen; it is not
material, but can be felt 1t comes
every Christmas, but too often leaves
the real holiday spirit again is felt.
to return perhaps next year, when
Why does this fellowship Of love
and good viii depart from the souls
Of as many persons on the wings of
time? Why does not the same spfr-
it remain in the atmosphere after
men again assume their routine of
work and women become normal af-
ter their Christmas cares and wor-
ries?
Would it not be a good thing if this
same Christmas spirit could continue
throughout the twelve months of
the year? Would it not be an
excellent thing fer mankind if all
stopped to think of others as they d,
during the YuIetide season, if all en-
deavored to fill the lives Of their
friends, acqUaintances and the less
fortunate with good cheer and hap
piness throughout winter ard sum
mer, spring and autumn?
Try this for next year. Make it
one of your resolutions, and if one
resolves to do all in his power to
make others happy throughout the
entire twelve months no other reso
lutions will be necessary to assure
one of happiness After all is sale
and done the only real happiness is
derived from making others happy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17
ONLY ONE
The Record in Grand Rapids is a
Unique One.

The Record in Grand Rapids is a
Unique One.
If the reader has a bad back ,or
any kidney ills and is looking for
an effective kidney medicine, bet
ter depend on the remedy endorsed
by people you know. Doan's Kidney
Pills have given great satisfaction,
in usch cases. Grand Rapids citi-
zens testify to this. Here is case
of it:
E. R. Riley johnson ST., Grand
Rapids, says: Three years ago,
while lifting beyond my strength,
was attacked by a serious kidney dis
order. was laid, up for three weeks.
endured agony from dull, heavy
pains through my back, especially
at night Doan's Kidney Pills com
pIetely cured me"
Price soc, at all dealers, Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mr.. Riley had. Foster MiIburn Co,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17
MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN
HEALTH is CLEANLINESS BOTH
OF BODY AND FOOD SUPPLY

'The greatest achievement IN
health matters has been the discov-
cry Of some very simple truths,
says the .Osteopathic magazine. Re
duced to their lowest terms these
truths may be expressed thus:
cleanliness and comfort are condu-
Give to health. These facts are no
less valuable because simple and
obvious, for, as Ebert Hubbard
says, The obvious is the last thing
men learn
Under cleanliness may be inclUd-
ed not only matters Of personal by
giene and surgical cleanliness, but
those matters Of municipal SANTA
ton, such as adequate garbage, reg
luations, proper sewage disposal,
abatement of smoke ard dust, the
screening of foods, milk supply and
water supply.
Under comfort may be mentioned
suitable clothing, sufficient nutri-
tious food, abundance of fresh air,
and sunshine, elimination of flies.
pests"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17

chestra of instrumental performers,
very decent scenery, and sufficient
variety of it; and a wardrobe of
elegant and even magnificent dresses
Some of us are very constant at
tendants. Mr. GalIatin and James
never miss. They have become in
timately acquainted with the whole
troop. All our family have become in
a manner domesticated behind the
scenes with a single exception Who
that S you may cionjecture!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17

We are struggling through this life,
always with the hope and expecta-
tion OF developing something better.
All human thought is for improve
ment, for progress; for being better
able. from year TO year. to enjoy
better things.
To what extent we succeed in our
hopes depends entirely on what real
thought and purpose We inject into
life.
To merely drift with the tide is
easy enough-from standpoint of
physical or mental effort
But to deserve something better,
and to strive to create. or at least
do our portion in helping to create,
proves our worthiness.
Unless man is anxious to develop
into bigger, broader, better condi-
tons he would scarce appreciate
them if they came.
II an individual were loaded with
Injuries he merely dreamed of, and
which he did not hep create. he
would fail of full enjoyment Of his
opportunities when good things were
heaped upon him.
To be capable of enjoyment of bet
ter things We must have striven for
and helped create better conditions.
Life is not merely an individual
proposition; we now live in commun-
tiles. we are part of communities.
The good of our community is our
good; the prosperity of all is the
advantage of each; unless we all ben
eft. we fail individually.
Our life is one which permits ac-
tivities which are meant to be con-
struotive; broadening and strength
ening us for greater results.
The past has had its lessons; the
future has it's hopes; but to the
great present belongs the work which
shows both appreciation and expec-
tation.
Every week develops strength for
those who strive to do that which
will help them in helping the COM
munity.
| Uplift is individuaI; that is, We
must each take his part in making
| better community standards.
After all, community advance cen
ters around the churches. "One big,
strong man in every community
would soon reform the whole world
Yes. but every community must have
men, who. catch the inspiration.of that
One Great Man and who will de-
veIop the ideal He promotes.
In the programme for advancement
in his community, there is a place
for aech individual; at ileast one
day it is in the church. Your in
fluence can rise to no great height
unless you begin there.
This work must be done and the
value of the labor of each depends o
the thought and earnestness put in
to it.
It Is ours to join the movement
churchward. Are you ready?
''They that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength; 1Sney
shall mount up with wings as ca
giles; they shall run and not be
weary; they shall walk and not
faint"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17
Thursday, December II, 1914
A. L. FoNTAlNE, Publisher
THE RAILROAD TRAMP PROBLEM

] ~ HFNtAHA~F0L HRfN"E ~ 49, w
Ii is a common practice among
police and court officials all over
the country, to let Migrants off with
out sentence if they will get out OF
town within "A hours. In some
places the town officers secort the
wayfarers TO the railroad yards, and
personally see them aboard a freight
car.
As a result the railroad tramp evil
grows year by year. Signals are reck-
lessly tempered with, trains are
stoned, trainmen assaulted or inti-
Undated.
The result is that tramps wander
freely along the railroads. They go
from one end to the other of some
lines by paying soc to a tramman.
A dispatch from San Bernardino
Calf. a few days ago. told how SO
tramps on their annual winter tour
toward Los Angeles, overpowered a
crew, and operated a freight car run
ming across the Mojave desert
The free freight car ride has come
TO seem so easy that many workmen
steal rides to and from their jobs.
Frequently they are hurt, as the re
suit of risks taken. One more is add
ed to the burden OF cripples that. some
one has to support.
The tramp infested railroads could
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-12-17
THE TREATY Of
CLIENT Of 1874
Historian RI ates Interesting Si.. :
lights on its Negotiation.

Some picturesque sidelights on the
nesotatiion of the Treaty of Client
which brought the War of 1912 to a
close, one hundred years ago this
month, are related in a recent ad-
dress by Worthington c. Ford before
the Wisconsin State Historical Sc
ciety. How the American commission
ers found social diversion in the old
Belgian city which today is dominat-
ed by Germany's Iegions, is describ-
ed IN the following extract from Mr.
FoTd's address: las winter approach
ed the Americans were offered much
social attention, as much as the
gayest of the mission could wish
Weekly subscription concerts and re
doutes orb alls began in November,
and the American commission had a
box al the theater, with three Or
four performances each week. The
company was French, and according
to ADAMS, who had seen much Of
the European theaters, without ex-
ception the worst ever saw. There
is but one actor and not one actress
in the whole troop. Occasionally they
have had one good singer. nal. e but
he had a figure like Sancho Panza;
and one female, but she was sixty
years old and had lost her teeth
Sometimes they bring out rope
dancers and sometimes dancers with
out ropes, who are rambling about
the country, and half fill the houses
two or three nights; but the stand
ards of the stage are the veriest his
trionic rabIe that my eyes ever be
held Yet they have a very good or