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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
THE IOWA MARRIAGE LAWS.
DO Not Compel Man to Live With
His Wife.

"The laws of Iowa do not contem-
plate that a husband shall be COM
PEELED to live with a woman whom he
has pledged to love, cherish and pro-
tect, but it is both his moral and le-
gal duty to provide and support
those whom he has brought into this
relationship by reason of marriage y
said Judge Lawrence DeGraff, in a
recent interview. Marriage is a sa-
cred institution and the perpetuity
and permanence of our social life
must and will in the last resort de-
pend upon it. The spirit of the law
is that man after having assumed
the matrimonial relationship and be-
ing responsible for bringing children
into existance must support them, and
if he fails so to do, then he must
either tender to the court a good and
sufficient bond for their support or
take the penalty of the law"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
The Striking Power of Our Navy.

Every spring and fall the United
States ships of war get out for tar
get practice. The results are sup
posed to be secret, but information
leaks out more or less. If the la
mentable troubles in Mexico result
in bombardment of cities, the Amer
ican people look with confidence to
records of accurate gunnery away
ahead of the Spanish war.
The Americans have always been
good marksmen. They won the war
of 1912 in that way. The British
authorities tearfully complained of
some secret which the Americans
had by which they shot with deadly
aim.
The nature of the secret is sug-
gested in the log of any old ship of
war, in the frequent records that
Eye guns were exercised today" 1t
took IA men to handle one Of the
old 32 Founders on their awkward
and clumsy wooden carriages, with
the most primitive methods of aim
ing them. This laborious process
the Americans were rehearsing regu-
larly. The British spent their time
polishing their guns and holding af-
sernoon teas.
Previous to the Spanish war the
gunnery in our navy was poor, as
it was in most navies. The officers
considered that target practice soiled
the decks, blackened the paint, and
was a general nuisance.
In 1901 3 inch gun was allowed
about five minutes and 20 seconds
for firing. Within short time on
the battleship South Carolina, a rec
ord of 16 hits in 16 shots was fired
within four minutes and 81 sec
onds.
No matter how costly ships are
provided, the whole thing comes
down to the human element o.
craftsmanship. Our naval forces
have put the best scientific informa
tion and a high degree of persona
enthusiasm into this training. Scan
dals may develop in case of war, bu
the man behind the gun will do him
self proud. In case of serious trou
bic with Mexico, the navy may no
have much work, but every task will
be we'll performed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
Lights not Needed.

The city of Harlan lost in a test
case before the supreme court last
week. An automobile left standing
on the streets of a town or city is
not being operated or driven" and
does not come under the require
ments of the city ordinances govern-
ing lights, the supreme court ruled.
The case was on appeal from the
decision of Judge A. B. Thornell,
Shabby county district, which dis
missed the action brought by the city
against n. G.. Kraschel. Attorneys
for Harlan contended that car when
left standing should display two
lights in front and one in the rear OF
the car. The court said there was
no more reason for a standing motor
driven vehicle to display lights than
any other vehicle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

a big time. People came from far
away and left their seeding, ETC., to
hear the concert. Monday night the
band appeared at Stoughton, Wis, to
peared at De Forest, the home of
John Molstad, whom everybody in
Decorah knows. He is the advance
agent of the Luther College Band in
Norway Tonight the band appears at
Orchestra hall in Chicago.
If the finish of the trip is as sue
ssful as the start, the band will
Y ek all records.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
Almost Anniversary of War With
Spain.

1t was in April, 1898, that the
u. S. declared war with Spail
Sixteen years ago yesterday, Presi-
dent Mckinley was authorized by
congress to intervene in Cuba and
that same day sent an ultimatum to
Spain. Sixteen years ago today
the United States minister left Mad
rid Sixteen years ago tomorrow
the president issued a proclamation
blockading the principal ports Of
Cuba.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

Mothers Day comes the second
Sunday in May. Every one who can
do so is asked to wear a white car
nation on that day in memory. of his
or her mother Any flower will do
as we'll, and if you still have the
dear mother with you, do whatever
you can to show your love for her.
You know you have not always re-
garded mother as entitled to love
and tenderness on your part, and
right now is the time to remedy the
omission of the past
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

When manicuring the nails the
cuticle around them should not be
cut, but pressed back lightly with
an orangewood stick. Five minutes
attention daily to the nails when soft
from the use of soap and water il
all that is needed, with a weekly
manicuring, to keep the nails In gooG
condition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
THE BIG FIVE MEETING.
Hundreds OF Teachers Will be Here
This Week to Attend Important
Meeting.

The seventeenth annual meeting of
the Big Five Teachers Association
which takes place in Decorah this
week, on Friday and Saturday, prom
ises to be record breaker. Much
enthusiasm has been manifested and
one of the largest meetings ever
held by the association will be the
result. An excellent program has
been provided, which should not be
missed by any of our citizens. The
program is free to the public, with
the exception of Friday evening, when
an admission fee of 25c will be
charged.
PROGRAM.
Friday Afternoon, May 1st, 1914.
Congregational Church $3.50 P. NJ
High School Chorus-"The Song of
the Bobolink" ....... .Abt
Address-"The Demands Upon the
Modern School,
Prof. John Stout, Cornell College
Address, Scientific Management in
Education ;.
:. DIR. w. A. Jessup, U. of Iowa
nigh School Chorus-"S Spring Song"
..... ...... Mendelssohn
Address-"Teaching Students How
to Study"
DR.. Charles H. Judd, U. of Chicago
Friday Evening, May 1.
Congregational Church 500 P. M
Invocation. Rev. M. Willett, Decorah
Solo-"A Dream" ..... Bartlett
(Alice Daniels)
Address of Welcome ..........
$50. Rev. H. H. Green, Decorah
Pres. Thos. Roberts, McGregor
ss-"Theoretical and Practical
Educatlon'
DIR. Charles Judd, U. of Chicago
Saturday Morning, May 2.
congregational Church $3.50 A. NJ. }
Address Matte Louise Hatcher
supervisor of Primary Training,
Iowa State Teachers College).
Address-"On the Study of Shake
speare". 49,.
Pres. r. Watson Cooper, U. l. u.
Address Teachers Pensions. -.
..Supt. James H. Harris, Dubuque
General Business Meeting)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

One of the burdensome things
about making good is that it must
be kept up The man who makes a
three base hit today doesn't get much
by it except a demand for another
tomorrow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

Ever notice how fine one of those
old fashioned front yards looks with
old fashioned flowers, hollyhocks,
gladiolas and the like, bright, full
colored flowers like mother used 20
plant?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

A good citizen cleans up his back
yard, good merchant the back of
his store, a good city cleans it's
streets and good club carts away
the tin cans from the back door.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

When you consider cutting down
a tree remember that it takes a life
time to grow one that a fool and an
ak can destroy in half an hour.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

II man cant make noise in
the world in any other way, he
shoots off his mouth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

Swat the old he now, and you need
not try to swat his 9S7,
,g.-g.-g.-g,-grand children, next Au-
gust
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
Monday, June 18th, 1914

as good roads day in Iowa and re-
commend that in the meantime
such steps be taken by those devoted
to the cause of good roads as will
insure it's active observance, and do
further recommend that for the fur
therance of said cause the people give
themselves as much as they reason-
ably can nsaid day to the consid-
Grafton of the subject in such a way
as may be thought best and do al
so urge that as much work as posi-
BILE be done on the roads at said
time in the way of dragging them
ably can on said day to the consid-
tion. II
In testimony Whereof, l have
hereunto set my hand and caused to
be affixed the great seal of the state
of Iowa at Des Moines, Iowa, this
21st day of April, A. d. 1914.
GEO. w. CLARKE, Governor
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

The less man knows the more
advice he distributes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29

A Hindoo child of Z may be a
skilled workman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
JUNE 15. ROAD DAY.
Gov. Clarke Issues Proclamation
That People Cooperate i'm Put
ting Highways i'm Best
Possible Condition.

Monday, June 18th was today set
aside by Governor Clarke as good
roads day in Iowa. The governor is
sued the following proclamation ex-
planning the purpose of the special
OCCASION:
Whereas. The people of the state
are desirous of having good roads
and of promoting good roads senti-
ment, and
Whereas, a day given wholly to
the consideration of the subject and
to work on the roads throughout the
entire state would be productive of
great good, and
Whereas, there seems to be such
a public demand as will insure an en-
thusiastic observance of such a day,
do, therefore, set apart,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-29
News Snapshots
OF the Week

haern n a" refused to salute the American dag
Counsel
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
LABOR UNION BANKS.

The Federation of Labor, COM
prising practically every branch Of
union !h.or in this country. is 1T
work Ju plans looking to the estab-
lishmeEt of ST ing of banks. NEich
will be caaita!iz'i with the fuuis o.
the various ,aooI unions, waith are
piled up in reserves to the extent of
some 100000. The plan is de-
signed as one that will allow organ
lied labor to face unfair capital on
an equal footing.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
JAS. YARBRoUGH FOR sHERIFF


This paper is authorized by Jas.
Yarbrough. to announce his candi-
dacy for the office of sheriff Of
Bryan county subject to the action
of the voters at the Democratic pri-
mary to be held in August this year,
and his card will be found in the
announcement column under the
proper heading.
To attempt to introduce Jim Var.
brough would be foolish, for he has
lived in this country before the
writer was born, and then some. He
was in what is now Bryan county
when the principal inhabitants
were antelope, deer and wild tur-
key, and to use the expression OF
Horace Greedy, he has grown up
with the country" When consider
ed his long residence here. it is pre-
sumed that Jim probably knows as
many pepole as any man in the
county.
Jim has lived on his farm, west
of town, for many years and claims
to be a good farmer, but so much
for that. Two years ago he decided
that he was good politician, and
being full-blooded Democrat, he
came out for County Commissioner
in this district and was elected by
large majority. Since that time
he has lived in Durant and devoted
his entire time to the duties inn
posed upon him as commissioner,
and those who have dealt with the
commissioners have found that Jim
has been on the job all the time,
and has handled his share of the
county management as carefully and
as conscientiously as If it were his
own private business. One thing
about the man stands out promi.
nently. When he makes up his
mind that thing is right, he goes
ahead and does it regardless of who
objects and what they say.
Mr.. Yarbrough, in speaking Of his
candidacy asserted that he is max
ing the race upon his record as a
county commissioner, of which rec
ord he speaks with pride, as being
one handled on business principles.
He promises that If elected sheriff
that he will discharge the duties of
that office in the same fearless man
ner that has characterized his work
as commissioner, and that he will
disregard the individual in the en-
forcement of the laws.
The News is well acquainted with
Jim arbrough, and takes pleasure in
cemmending his candidacy to the
thoughtful consideration of the vot-
ers of Bryan County.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
FOR SHERIFF,
JAS. YARBRoUGH,
Durant, Okla.
JUDGE WILLIAMS CANDIDACY.


(From the Shawnee News-Herald.)
The candidacy of Judge Bob"
Williams for Governor of Oklahoma
looms larger on the political hori-
zon as the days go by. People who
know his fine qualities as a man
and as a public official, his inner
self-his attitude of mind and heart
respecting those things that are Wit
al-are spreading the news. They
are telling what they know of their
old friend Bob" Williams of Du-
rant.
1t was an unfortunate circum-
stance of the Farmers Protective
Association and Voters League con-
vention Wednesday that references
were made by speakers in which
were used the newly coined phrase,
Corporation Bob" Such tommy
rot cannot go far. This was indi-
Gated by the scant applause greeting
the remarks, in a hall containing
county. This is the day of final an
alysis, and if such rash character
izations do not have something more
than mere fancy and political trick
cry to support them they fall as flat
/as sodaless biscuit. We are going
toanalyze men and situations and
we are not going to be misled by
the frothy mouthings of the dema-
gogues in the "dog days" of the
campaign.
The News-Herald, is not going to
say that Judge Williams ever went
outside the pale of the law in any
of his decisions to hurt a corpora
tion. but it recites this fact: An ac-
tual survey of all the decisions writ
ten by Justice Williams as mem
ber of the supreme court shows that
his decisions have been in favor OF
individual litigants four times to
where they have been in favor OF
corporations three times. The rec
ord speaks for itself.
The man doesn't live in this
State who can challenge the judicial
ability of Judge Williams. A strong,
virile character. intellectually ac-
complished, he stands out on the
bench as an able jurist. His decis-
ions and interpretations have been
blear and forceful. He has made
good as Judge But he never was
judicially ambitious. He has al
ways asserted his preference for leg
islative duties. but Bob Williams
has made it an absolute rule of life
to make good at whatever he under
takes.
1t is truly remarkable the unan-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
MARKET REPORT.

Kansas City Stock Yards, FEB. o.
Cattle prices are at level where
any slight adverse influence is i'm
nlediately felt. Fed steers have
been exhibiting weakness for ten
days, and while declines have not
been heavy at any time, the total
loss is 25 to 40 cents, including a
steady to 10 lower market on them
today. Receipts here today 5000
cattle, carrying more beef than yes
terday, and the movement to the
scales is slow. owners regard the
market with as much disappoint-
ment as they formerly did a break
in prices when values were third
lower than now. From this 1t ap-
pears clear that the finisher is not
reaping any great profit from present
high prices 1t cannot be the pack
er, hence it must be the grower
Thoughtful stock farmers are notic-
ing this, and 1t is having more in
fluence in increasing livestock pro-
duction on farms than all other ar
guments advocating this policy. In
the face of the scant profit now go
ing into the pockets of the finisher,
demand for stock cattle and feeders
is stronger than ever at this season,
and prices are holding firm. Sales
of stockers and feeders are &c to 10
cents above a month ago, at $6.75
to $S. She stuff and bulls are
holding firm, medium and common
heifers quarter lower this week
than week ago. More sugar mill
steers from the West are here this
week than last, and fewer oil mill
cattle from the South, but both
classes are selling lower, in common
with native steers. Hogs are jump
ing up and down, with some net gain
from week to week. Sales yester-
day were at the highest point touch
ed this winter, tops 1856 but only
$3.50 was reached today, bulk of
sales $50 to $s.45. The longer
period of feeding is telling on the
offerings, average weight last week
1913 pounds, 10 pounds heavier than
previous week, and also 10 pounds
above the average for January. 1t
does not appear that hogs are apt
to meet the market vicissitudes that
ccttle will be subject to for the next
month or two. Sheep and lambs
are in the center of the toboggan. ap-
parently unable to get off. Receipts
do not appear burdensome at any
of the markets, but packers refuse
to buy except at declines from day
to day. Best lambs stopped at $3.50
today, which is so to 60 cents low
er than two weeks ago. Wethers
and ewes are not off as much, 25
cents covering the loss on them.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
MONOPOLY OF MEANS
OF COMMUNICATION

Postmaster General Burleson rec
ommends to the United States Sen
ate that the U. S. Government take
over and monopolize the telegraph,
telephone and wireless telegraph
properties of the country. and place
them under Government ownership
and management. Mr.. Burleson also
favors Government control of every
agency for the transmission of in
teliigence.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
EXODUS OF NEGRos.

Twenty negroes. comprising the
vanguard of the proposed colony go
ing from Oklahoma, under direction
of Chief Alfred Sam, to the Gold
Coast, West Africa, left Weleetka,
Okla, yesterday for New York to
join other delegates, and take charge
of the ship recently purchased to
carry them to the other continent.
1t is proposed to sail from New York
next week for Galveston. where 2,
600 negroes will join the expedition.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

Senator owen says that while he
greatly appreciates the honor be-
slowed upon him by friends who
have boosted him for the Presidency
that he is not. and positively will
not, become a candidate for the Of
flee at any time. We rather doubt
Senator owens sincerity when max
ing such statement. The Prest-
dency of the United States is the
greatest honor that can be bestow-
ed upon a man, and very few there
are who do not want honor.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

"The more I see of the rest of
Oklahoma, the better l like Bryan
county" is the statement of local
business man who spent several days
in different parts of the State, Wis
iting Oklahoma City, Eel Reno, Enid,
Tulsa, Sapulpa and Muskogee. The
past year Bryan county has led the
State in farm products, and at pres
ent while in other cities business
houses and residences are standing
vacant, there is bigger demand for
both here than the supply can fill.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

An Oklahoma City sporting man
offered to wager two to one, in any
amount, that Bob Williams would
be the Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor, and although the proffer is
said to have been made in the lobby
of the Lee-Huckins Hotel amidst a
bunch of politicians, no one offered
to take the bet While little bit
out of line, and so forth, the fact
alone is significant of the polite
ians view of the situation.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

Bryan County is on the right
track this time, and if the good work
is kept up till the job is finished,
the county will be benefited many
times over what the work has cost. +"
such was the statement of a trav-
cling man who had seen some of the
road work that has been done in
this vicinity. The experience of the
civilized world has proven that tho
first great necessity in farming
communities is system of good
roads.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
GENERAL INTEREST NOTES
COMMISSION GOVT IN CITIES

An organized effort is under way
in Kansas City, Mo-, by citizens
league to place that city under COM
mission government. and the move
is strictly a non-partisan one. and
its promoters intend that it shall be
The Kansas City Star
the city's leading ne" Bpaper, is ad-
vocating the commission form.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

Judge Robertson is making Sc
rious mistake in advertising to the
State the fact that his home news
paper and a substantial number of
the leading citizens of his home
county oppose him for Governor. II
his own people. who know him best,
are against him, how can Mr.. Rob
ertson expect support from the bal
ance of the State?
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

The rest room idea is a good one.
Now that the matter is in the hands
of the Southern Literary Club, it
should become a reality if proper
ly backed up by the Chamber of
Commerce and the Retailers associ-
alton. A centrally located, well ap-
pointed rest room for women. means
much, both to the city and to the
hundreds of people who visit the city
daily from the county and surround
ing towns.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
CAUGHT HORSE THIEF.

Officers Tabor and Zion of the
sheriff's force on Wednesday caught
one Ben Miller in Blue bottom and
lodged him in the county Jail on a
charge of horse stealing. 1t is
charged that Miller stole a horse
from the place of ]. N. Shier near
Pirtle last Sunday night.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06
GOVERNMENT MUST PAY COSTS.

The United States Government
will have to stand the court costs of
those among the 10000 land suits
where action to quiet titles was
brought without request of the al
lottee. according to a ruling made
by United States District Judge R
e. Campbell. The ruling is impor-
tant in that it relieves the Indians
of the Five Tribes of thousands of
dollars in expenses in the cases to
which the ruling applies.
CLEAN RAGS WANTED AT THIS
OFEICR
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

The News wishes to thank the ed
itor of the Socialist paper at Madill,
also the contributor in the last is
sue. for the generous amount of
space allotted to us. Such stuff as
that, coming from the source it does,
is, we feel, very good advertise
ment for the News and the Advertis-
er. In fact, we rather enjoy read
ing such stuff-it is very restful af-
ter a hard days work.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-06

The talk circulated over the State
that Charles N. Haskell would be-
come a candidate for Governor
seems to be unfounded. From what
we have heard of Mr.. Haskell's oil
operations, we figure that he makes
more money every month out of his
present business. than the Govern
or's job pays in year. which is
the best reason we know why he
should not enter the race.