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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-04-12

man VINO uTIeS 10 TEACH COHteIIt-
ment and happiness by giving the
reins to his greeds and his lusts IS
attempting AS possible a thing as he
who would make torch out of :
icicle Every time the glittering
spear is thrust into the flame to be
lighted some of its substance is melt
ed Off and the hotter the flame, The
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-04-12

less will the icicle become torch AID
the more rapid will be the disSoll +
tion.-George H. Calvert.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-04-12

director; Miss Lillian Dechman, Or
ganist
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-04-12
Had to Happen.

Had to Happen.
1t had to come
What had to Gomez"
"Culebra Cut Plug is on the market
now"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
THE EDITORS CHRISTMAS.

Fifty-two weeks in the year the
editor of newspaper is a machine.
grinding out news for his readers. He
has no regular working hours.
News is news and his standard is
that the news belongs to his patrons.
He works when there is work to be
done, which means that he works all
the time. His mission in life is to
boost along his fellow man and bust
ness in general of his home ana
nearby towns. This he does consci-
ent;ously and to the best of his
ability sticking to it from morning
until night every day in the week and
.tifty-two weeks in the year.
The great majority Of the editor
subscriptions, too, expire about this
time of the year, either in December
or the first of January. He looks for
ward to this season as his harvest
the time when he will be rewarded
for his years labor
If you dear reader are one whose
subscription has expired or is about
to expire, send us your renewed, now.
1t is due us; We have earned it, and
you will feel all the better for start
ing out on a new year with your pa
per paid ahead.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
OGDEN CASTERTON PASSES.
Well Known and Highly Respected
Citizen Passed to His Reward
Thursday Evening.

Ogden Casterton, one of Winnie
shiek County and Decorah's well
known citizens passed away last
Thursday evening at $50, death re-
sulting from slight stroke of par
alysis, which came on him Wednes-
day afternoon. He had gone down
into the basement of his home,
when he was stricken, falling on the
floor. Medical aid was quickly sum-
moned, and everything that the ply
sicians and loving hands could do
was done, but to no avail and he
passed away the next evening.
Ogden Casterton was born in Eng
land April %, 1880, son of Zachdr-
iah and Jane Casterton. He received
his education in his native country,
where he grew to young manhood.
In 1852 he came to America, locat-
ing in Illinois where he rented d
farm which he operated for four
years. In 1856 he came to Winnie
shiek county, moving on eighty acres
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09

Sc, Florence, S. D.; Ellen, wife Of
Issac Fawcett, Maple, Mimi; Mary
A., wife of Thomas Ryan, La Crosse,
Wis; Carrie, widow of j. F. Hum
phrey, and Claire, wife of Gordon F..
Humphrey, both of Englevale, n. D.. );
Nettie, wife of Granville Fawcett,
Mabel, Mimi. Bertha, wife of Ar
chibald H. Bryant, of Highland town
ship; Grace, wife of William Aiken,
Ventura, CAL; and Charles O., of
Highland township. All of the chill
dren were present at the funeral with
the exception of Mrs. Aiken and Mrs
Bryant the latter being dangerously
| i'll with pneumonia. Two brothers
also survive, Josiah and William
Casterton, of Canton, Mimi; the
former being here in attendance at
the funeral, which occurred Monday
morning at ten O'Clock from the
home and at eleven o'clock from
Grace Episcopal church, Rev. WI.
McVettie officiating. Interment being
in Phelps cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Atty. Cuttings Chickens Win.

Atty. E. w. Cutting of DEBORAH i
kept pretty busy good share of the
time with a large law practice, but
nevertheless he finds little time to
devote to an exceptionally fine lot OF
chickens at his home in this city
Last week he sent ten Barred Rocks
to the Iowa City poultry show, and
on Monday received letter stating
that he had won first and second
pen, which is some honor in the bic
line of competition there. One OF
the prizes sent to him was a lion
statuary, and very handsome ar
ticle. Naturally E. w. feels pretty
good over the fact of his chickens
winning out in this big show. Chick
ems are not his only hobby, because
he also owns prize winning JERSEY
cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
The ElkS Memorial.

The annual memorial service OF
the B. p. o. E. lodge No. 443, of
DEBORAH, was held last Sunday at the
Elks Home, and a good sized audi
ence was present. The program Civ
en- was fine one, with Exalted Rul-
er DR.. II. H. Thomas presiding. The
memorial address was delivered by
Hon. E. G. Dunn, of Mason City, and
it proved to be OF the very best mem
orial addresses ever delivered here.
Mr.. Dunn is a fluent speaker and ey-
cry word was listened to with the
closest attention. 1t was an address
long to be remembered by those who
heard it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Cut Severe Cash in Lip.

Guy Hathaway met with a distress
sing accident Monday at his automo-
bile repair shop. He was straight
ening out bent radiator. 1t was
resting on the end of scantling on
his work bench, and he was poundlaG
on it with a maljet, when the end OF
the scantling tipped up and the ra
diator fell to the floor and Mr..
Hathaway fell with it, his upper lip
coming in contact with sharp edge
cutting a cash about an inch long.
DIR. Thomas dressed the wound and
sewed it up in about the finest shape
imaginable, and the chances are &c
scar will result.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Santa anil His Reindeer.

During the many years which have
come and gone since Ben Bear opeI.-
ed his clothing store in DEBORAH h
has had many beautiful window dis
plays. But we think his COY
ner window for Christmas 1911
eclipses them all The big window
represents a mountain all covered
with snow and at the foot is Santa
Claus and his reindeer The animal
is large one, and although no.
alive, is a genuine species of rein
deer and has been in the Luther
College museum for a number Of
years. The animal is hitched to a
big sleigh with Santa Claus, sur
rounded by gifts of all kinds, at the
reins. The window is indeed a work
of art and credit to Messrs. Chris
Qualey and John Alstad who dressed
it. Hundreds Of people have viewed
it and were loud in their praise OF
it's beauty. If you haven't seen it.
it is worth seeing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09

For a number of weeks past Frank
A. German, the clothier has had
special letters inserted in his adver
tisements, which were to be saved
and when the series was completed
they would form particular SEN
tence. This week the series en- Is
and all those who have saved the let
ters will have the opportunity OF
forming the sentence. Seven hand
some gifts will be given away to
those forming the correct solution.
Get yours in first.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Married wednesday Evening.

The marriage of Mr.. Geo. Thorn
as and Miss Clara Haugen occurred
last Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of Justice II. F. Barthell, who
Officiated. The bride is a daughter
of forge Haugen, of Pleasant town
ship and a very popular young lady.
The groom is a grandson of Mrs. Ed
Brakeman, and will assist on the
Brakeman farm during the coming
year. He is fine young man and
has many friends here. We join
with them in extending congratula-
lions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
FARMERS COOPERATE SOCIETY.
Election of Officers and Directors
Held Yesterday.

The annual meeting of the Decor
ah Farmers Cooperative Society was
held yesterday, and the following
officers and directors were elected
for the ensuing year:
Directors.
j. G.. Odden, Clenwood
John Arneson, Canoe.
Albert Ellingson, Pleasant.
Phil Carolan, Bluffton.
Gilbert Horgan, Madison.
John Bragstad, DEBORAH.
J. C. Dyrland. Calmar.
George Hamre, Springfield.
w. Waters, Frankville.
Officers.
President-Phil j. Carolan.
Secretary-Ed Sellman.
Vice Pres.-Andrew Istad.
Ole Ellingson and Ed SellmaT
elected directors at large.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Long and Lonesome Journey

Louis Bons:s, the Greek boy whose
father was killed by a Northwestern
train two weeks ago, left Saturday
night for his home in Greece. This
is sad mission for the boy to return
news of the unfortunate death of his
father to the mother and daughter
who will have their first informa
ton in this way. The journey will
be long and lonesome as it will take
twenty-one days to make the trip
with nineteen days on the water
Lisbon Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Mrs. +. X. Abbey Ill.

Mrs. Edward Abbey has been pa
tient at the DEBORAH Hospital since
last Wednesday. She was taken
dangerously i'll with kidney trouble
and her life was despaired of for a
day or two, bur we are pleased to
state she rallied and has been re-
covering nicely, which will be good
news to her many friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Selling Cigar MOiSteners.

Len Larson was in Cedar Rapids
all last week selling the well known
Mizener Cigar Moistener to business
men of that city. He met with an
unusual sale of them, and every Gig
ar dealer was loud in his praise of
the invention. There is nothing like
it on the marker. Geo. Mizener, Of
this city, invented it and it has prov
ed a winner from the start. Dealers
who have installed it have no more
troubles about their cigars drying
out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
A Correction,

An article on another page in this
issue referring to the dedication Of
the Elm Norwegian Lutheran
church at Marshalltown, of which
Rev. Orlando Ingvoldstad is the pas
tor, contains an incorrected line,
which should read, Mrs. p. o. Ing
yoldstad, of DEBORAH" The initials
were inadvertently omitted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

The Farmers Cooperative Stock
Company will receive bids for man
ager for the ensuing year, up to and
including January 2, 1915, at two
O'Clock. Board of directors reserve
right to reject any or all bids. Bids
should be filed with the secretary, f
F. Sellman, Deco'ah. 49-l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Will be Good Fellow.

A Good Fellow is going to distri-
butte about fifty tickets to that many
worthy boys and girls, which will
permit them to attend the Lyric pic
ture show on Christmas. Next week
we will give the particulars, which
will give the fifty children a happy
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Sold Large Order Desks.

Willis and Ness, the East Water
street furniture dealers filled a big
order of flat topped students desks
for Luther College this week. They
are of very late and modern pat
tern, and there was in the neighbor-
hood of As placed in the college b.
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Showing Chickens at Winona.

Mrs. Peter Johnson and Martin
Christopher sent display of prize
chickens to the poultry show at Wi
mona on Monday and we wager that
the DEBORAH chickens will bring
home some prize winning ribbons
from the Minnesota city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
OGDEN CASTERTON

of land which he had previously
bought and setting about to clear and
improve his property. AS results
attended his labors he increased his
holdings from time to time until he
at last owned a magnificent farm OF
thirteen hundred acres, all located in
Highland township. AS the years
passed he brought this vast tract to
a high state of productivity and in
stituted such improvements ana
equipment as ne considered neces-
sary for profitable cultivation. Pros
perity attended his labors and in
1895 he retired from the work Of TIL!
farm and removed to DEBORAH, where
his home had been until his death
After coming here he became con
nected with various business inter
ests of the city. In 1897 he became
associated with the Citizens Saving
Bank and for the past ten years was
tIc VIC piSoiucuI VI IlidI We'll huO Il
banking institution. He was also q
stakeholder in the Winneshiek Hote
Company, and was identified in 9th.
er ways with other business institu,
tions here.
Before coming to DEBORAH Mr. Gas
Iterton also served effectively for 6
number of years as justice of the
peace, and filled the position with
fairness and impartiality and high
vas accorded him. In
his residence in this county for near
ly six decades he was an interested
witness of the changes that have oc-
Cured, and was q helpful and cooper
ant factor in the general advance
ment, and the honors which came to
him on account of his attachments
and long years of assiduous labor
were well earned and well merited.
In politics Mr.. Casterton was 4
staunch democrat and in religion ne
was member of the Episcopal
church.
In the death of Mr.. Casterton De-
corah and Winneshiek County los
es one of their wealthiest and influ-
entail citizens. He was self made
man. Paying close attention to busl-
ness and being wide-awake and pro-
gressive, he made success OF life,
and a name for himself which stood
foremost for fair dealing and homes
ty. He was one of the pioneers OF
this county who knew what hard
work was, and never shirked his du-
ties. He builded we'll and laid a.
foundation of wealth and prosperity
around him, which came from hon
est toll. During his years OF resi-
dence in DEBORAH Mr.. Casterton was
one of the city's public spirited men.
and was always willing to lend his
aid to any worthy cause. The SYM
pathy of all is extended to the be-
reaved children in his loss. On
day this year thirty
children and grandchildren surround
ed the festive beard at his home In
this city, and a most pleasant aid
happy day was spent, which proved
to be the last gathering of the fam
lily. This paper Joins with the many
friends of the family in extending
svmpathy to the bereaved children.
The wife and mother passed away
May 23, 1910 at the age of nearly
81 years, and her death was the first
in the family circle. The children
are William o. Casterton, Highland
Vile; Emma j. wife of Samuel Hal
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Odd Fellows Celebrate.

The Odd Fellows of Winneshiek
lodge held a smoker at their lodge
rooms last night. 1t was the day ap-
pointed by the Grand Master as
Homecoming day. Refreshments were
served and the evening was most de-
lightfully spent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09

You may have noticed that Re.
form leader can't get his Reforming
apparatus into running order until
his followers oil the works with big
bank roll.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Arrived From Norway.

Two young la dies, Misses Berg AMI
Snortai, arrived from Norway Mon
day. The former is a sister of
Messrs Ole and Even Berg of Madi-
son township. Miss Berg had been
visiting in Norway and the latter
young lady accompanied her to
America.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Tax Sale Held Monday.

The delinquent tax sale for Win
neshiek County was held Monday By
Treasurer Jorgenson at the Court
house. Thirty-nine pieces were sold,
aggregating about $500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned wishes to express
their heartfelt thanks to the many
kind neighbors and friends for their
sympathy, assistance and floral offer
ings, in the death of our beloved
father, Ogden Casterton.
THE CHILDREN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-12-09

Invest your money like you pas
ture your horse-near at home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04

NE OF the aueerest farms in the world
is located 70 feet underground, In
cave six miles southeast of Spring
field. Mo. This is believed to be
the only cave farm in existence.
There are small cayerns in which
mushrooms are grown in France. but
this Missouri cave produces not only
mushrooms in large quantities. but
also a superior crop of rhubarb 1t
is also used as a bleaching place for
celery.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04

and the triumph of Labor. Nearly
half the people Of the United States
are engaged in what are called indus
trial occupations-agricu COM
mercial pursuits, mining, manufacture
ing. building and the rest. and 35 per
cent of the workers are devoted to
the cultivation of the soil or in re-
lated industries.
Work Of the Federation.
The American Federation of Labor
is the greatest of the organizations
that have been formed for the promo
ton of the interests of the toilers.
This immense machine is composed of
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04

formed with the object of benefiting
the lives of the men and women who
earn their daily bread by their daily
toll. There is not a right-hearted
man or woman who does not take
kindly interest in the welfare of the
workers, and who will not rejoice
with them in their demonstrations,
and wish for them sunny skies and
favoring breezes and faith in the
good purposes OF their neighbors who,
though not marching with them in
their parades, yet wish them abun-
dant reward for their toll, just treat
ment by those whom they serve, ample
protection from the law and happy
lives in comfortable homes.
Days for Rest or Rejoicing.
There is no national holiday in the
United States by act OF congress; but
there are many days-New Years day.
Christmas day, Thanksgiving da9, the
Fourth of July. Election day, Labor
day, Sunday and yet other days that
are generally observed, and for which
1t has been thought there was no ne
cessity for statutory permission. Re-
sides these days. which are observed
everywhere. there are state and sec
tional days on which men refrain
from labor that they may know each
other better and refresh their souls by
keeping the fires of patriotism or
memory burning. and no day that is so
spent is ever wasted. Men have been
given hands wherewith to work; but
they have also been given hearts to
feel and souls to catcE the spirit of the
eternal promise that there is land
of pure delight" Just across the bor-
der, where the wicked will cease from
troubling and the weary shall be at
rest. There the servant will be free
from his master, and they who have
walked in darkness will walk in the
light, and the dweller in cabin or
hovel will wear soft clothing in the
house OF the King.
Commands Given to All.
Thou shalt not covet," thou shalt
not steal" thou shalt not bear false
Witness" thou shalt not kill" These
are the commands given to all men.
They who oppress the poor, who exact
toll without paying the Iaborer the
worth of his hire. who make gain by
false weights, who esteem themselves
better than their neighbors will be
brought into judgment before court
from which there is no appeal There
is no virtue in poverty; neither is
there Justification in great riches. The
law is made for the rich as we'll as the
poor. This is worth thinking about to-
day. and also the warning that they
that take the sword shall perish with
the sword"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04
LABOR DAY LESSON
Thoughts for the National Holi-
day Celebrated Throughout
the Country.
10 Time for Men to Get to Know
Each Other Better and Refresh
Their Souls by Keeping tho
Fires Of Patriotism and
Memory Burning.

The Preacher
declared that it is
good and comely
for one to enjoy
the good OF all his
labor and that
the power to re-
joice in his labor
is the gift of God
to Q v cry man
This is a senti-
ment that might
well be consider
ed by the hosts of
xx~oelr4~a Ill N"1.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04
.NHosE who declare them

THOSE who declare them
selves to be in favor of trade
unionism in the abstract but
opposed to it in the concrete, are
not unlike the western farmer who
announced thathe was unreserved-
ly in favor Of the construction of
railroads but unalterably opposed
to the running of trains. Trade
unions were formed for a definite
purpose; they have we'll defined
policies and methods of procedure;
they are great, democratic institu-
tons administered by practical men
who are earnestly and successfully
striving for the amelioration of the
conditions of the poor. r.-John 11iffAez
IN THE AfLanhe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04
INCREASING THE rRousLe.

Church-Do you think indigestion is on the
increase?
Gotham--It must be. I saw where boy was
born. the other day. with two stomacha
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04
SUFFERING.

They say that birds suffer when their featbsrs
are removed by collectors"
Not as much as women seem to suffer when
feathers are removed by customs collectors"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04
A MODEST MAN.

DO yoI tell your wife everything."
II certainly do mott"
'Aha' suspected that you were that kind of
mani" "
Il don't know everything"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04

Death to Glass Consciousness.
So long as we have Labor day cele-
brated class consciousness will make
slow inroads upon the national spirit
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04

"oiNeiS VI Anerica-
lib national and international unions,
representing $1,000 local unions. de-
partments. Al state branches. 564 city
central unions and GIG local unions,
with a membership Of about 100000.
In addition there are a number OF ma
donal labor Unions that are not afill.
ated with the American Federation,
and many organizations. besides,
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04
TIE WORKERS RETURNING


By WILBUR D NEsBr
HE suns final splendor is burning
W A flame on the forge Of the west,
When come all the workers returning.
Each worn from his separate quest.
They come from the clash and the Clarnor
Of factory. structure and street,
All day have the sledge and the hammer
Kept time with their rhythrnical beat
1.-THE workers, broad breasted and brawny.
W With hair lying sleek IN the sweat
With faces and shoulders all taWny-
And all Of the world IN their debt,
They fare to the uttermost regions
They delve in the depths Of the earth--
The lealest and loyalest legions
That give to the world Of their worth
1.-THE dreamers may dream, but the doers
VI Must change all the creams into deeds-
The forsemen, the drillers, the hewers.
Forever are filing our needs.
And IN their returning their Laughter
Is sturdy and stanCh their toll
AS stout as the beam or the rafter
Of eirder truss where they Inol.
NTIS they that have spanned by their labor
lis they that made you a neighloor
To all the strange peoples that be.
And who shall have pride at the ending
Of dreaming and planning and deed?
Whose striving shall need no defending,
And who shall 90 straight to his need?
I<OR some the lump, some the leaven
~ That gives it the breath and the life
Then they shall march bold into heaven,
The men that face stresses and strife.
The stars round the gate shall be burning
AS bazes the in the west. -
When home come the workers returning.
Each worn from his separate quest.
0oPYRGHT)
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04

he steps into the
boat. pushes it OFF.
poles it along first
! by poking the pole
against the bottom
of the stream and
later on by put
ting 1t in contact
with the roof and
the sides OF the
cave. Here and
there his hands
come into play. He
grasps a stalactite
that has escaped
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-09-04

I'tII7 unt OF inc InOSt feInarkabIe
crops ever produced in this is that cul
tiyates itself and is gathered for the market by
n fashght process. Bullfrogs constitute this
staple.
Robert Smith, the cave farmer, used to live in
ST Louis. About dozen years ago the back