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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

foreign opera in English has waxed
warm and here was an opportunity
for direct comparison. 1t must be
admitted that the two Italians were
able to make more of their notes and
were more impressive throughout.
Again, it was strongly demonstrated
that operg. originally written in the
romance languages but rendered in
English, produces an incongruity, a
betacism, an anachronism that pre-
cludes harmony of language and mel
ody. The sustained note intended
for the soft Gallo vowel meets the
impeachment OF siren Saxon conso-
nants with disastrous results. Who
can imagine Gounod's dismay and in
dignation. could he have heard the
hybrid result of his melodies and the
english translation OF "Barbier's'
lines? English opera in English is a
consummation hopefully anticipated
but opera translated into English be-
comes a monstrosity.
The part of Faust" was interpre-
ted by Chevalier Salvatore Giordano,
formerly with the Metropolitan Opera
Company. His notes are pure and his
voice is virile. His singing of the
"Salut Demeure" won enthusiastic
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applause. but his rendition OF this
beautiful cayatina did not surpass his
splendid work in the garden and
prison scenes.
Miss Nora D'Argel has so frequent
ly assumed the role OF Marguerite"
at Covent Garden and in Paris that
her familiarity with the part is a
natural and living Interpretation.
Her notes are always sweet and blend
harmoniously with those OF the tenor
Her transition from the simple, rustic
maiden to the tragic, heart-broken
woman is an artistic triumph. "Me-
phistopheles, with all his wiles and
cunning. was presented by Richard
f. Parks. a former member of the
Savage Opera Company. He sang the
"Serenade" with all the customary
demoniacal sinistry.
One OF the most pleasing selections
was the "Dio Possente" as rendered
by Romero Malpica, who played
Valentine" Marguerite Hobart as
"Siebel," Ethyl NJ. Peters as MAR
tina" and Howard Bushnell as "Wag-
ner" completed the cast and were
largely responsible for the success of
the performance.
Vining. Thursday, May IA.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

The regular monthly meeting of
the Woman's Missionary Union of the
Congregational church was held at
Mrs. j, II. McGee's on the Boulevard
last Wednesday afternoon. An inter-
esting program under the leadership
of Mrs. J. NJ. Kirkpatrick, on the sub
iect OF China" was carried out, Mrs.
F. w. Bunnell, Mrs. j. p. Dodge and
Mrs. c. ID. Cain taking part. A beau
tiful duet, Through the Gates OF
Gold" was sung. by Mrs. McGee and
Mrs. c. G. Howard Mrs. c. l.. Cum
ningham also delighted the ladies'
with piano solo. Light refresh
ments were served.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

In one hour on Thursday three
Ashland citizens were transformed
from double harness into the blissfuI
state of single blessedness. Mrs. Earl
was granted divorce from her hus-
band George W. Bailey was separa-
ted from his wife, while Mrs. Edgar
Corthell was given relief from Edgar
Corthell.
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rave about, and there was a large
crowd of merrymakers, of various
ages and sizes. The older ones at
tended ostensibly as chaperones. but
really to have a good time. The re-
freshments were served red hot and
consisted of fruit of the hen, bosom
Of pork, the staff of life, and the
rival of Postum. Stories were told
around several campfires and several
games were played, including dare
base" and the ever-popular three
deep"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

Raymond McGee celebrated his
eighth birthday Saturday with a
party for a number of his young
friends. He was the recipient of
many gifts, among which was foot
ball. After it's presentation the boys
adjourned to the yard and a most
exciting game ensued. Refreshments
were served, which delighted the
young hearts of the boys. Those pres
ent were: Masters Harold Wolf,
Frederick and George Johnson. Paul
and Lawrence Wagner, Ainsworth
Seager, Lloyd Multi, Tommy Davis,
Vernie Davis, Alton Trask. Joe Neil,
John Churchman. Richard Crowson,
Allen Cox. Vernon and Everett Nc
Gee.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

Vining Opening Social Feature of the
Week.
The social feature of the week will
be the opening OF the new vining
Theatre. The social matrons and
buds are looking forward with great
pleasure to Thursday night Ash
lands elect will be out in all the
glory to be mustered in for the occa-
sion.
The presentation OF the famous
opera of Faust will delight all music
lovers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

The sacred concert at the Presby-
terian church Sunday evening under
the direction of Prof. MacMurray was
well attended. This choir is one of
the best trained in the city, under
the leadership OF Prof. MacMurray.
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The Wednesday Afternoon Club is
invited to meet this week with Mrs.
S. S. Mitchell at her home, 534 Fair
view. The assisting hostesses will be
Mrs. Horace Mitchell and Mrs. f. j.
Ahlstrom. The ladies attending are
asked to bring their needlework.
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Epworthlan Picnic.

Wednesday evening the Epworth
Leaguers OF Ashland participated in
one OF their popular picnics up the
canyon. The weather was ideal, the
moonlight being the kind that poets
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freshments. consisting of ice cream,
strawberries and a variety of cake.
Mrs. c. NJ. Bovee will entertain the
club next, at the home OF her sister.
Mrs. G. w. Stahlman.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

The annual election of officers OF
the Sunshine Society will be held at
the Temple of Truth Thursday after
noon, May IA. After the business
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

Belleview Parent-Teacher Circle
met Friday evening and elected Of
ficers as follows: President, Miss
Susan Homes; vice-president, Mrs c.
+. Gray; secretary, Mrs. G.. +. Mil
ner; treasurer, Mrs. J. r.. Miller.
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session refreshments will be served.
All members are urged to attend and
bring something good to eat. BY
order OF the president, Mrs. S. A,
Carlton.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

Those who desire to contribute to
the work OF the Sunshine Society for
the coming year my do so by calling
Mrs. Hatch, 2l1 Granite street, or
phone 3ll-J.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

The Civic Improvement Club will
hold their social meeting Tuesday af-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

ternoon at the library at 3 o'clock
All ladies are cordially invited.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

Mr. and Mrs. Murcharson arrived
Sunday from Seattle to spend the
summer with their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. a. Freeberg.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

Mrs. Walter Connor was a social
visitor in Medford today.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark OF Monta4
cue. Cal, are visiting their parents
in Ashland.
Mrs. c. T.. English has returned
from an extended visit in Portland
with her son.
Mrs. II. J. Eastman Is visiting her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. j. Il. Hosmer.
in Modesto, Cal.
Mrs. J. Il. Barrett. who has been
teaching in the McCloud high school,
returned home Saturday for the sum
mer.
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graduation dress? Enders'.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-05-11

Mrs. Walter Connor was a social
visitor in Medford today.
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In The Social Realm

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
GOBBLER CARES FOR YOUNG.
Hen Dies And G0bbler Covers Young
Birds With His Wings And
Feeds Them.

Waterloo, July 27.-A turkey hen
at the Virgil McGinnis farm met ac-
cidental death. Another turkey took
the mothers place. When the brood
was very young and helpless the fos-
ter mother became i'll, unable to
leave her nest. A gobbler, sensing
another demise, stepped in and took
charge of the young turkeys. After
being i'll three days the foster moth
er died, and now the gobbler makes
an awkward effort to cover the
young birds with his wings, struts
about and hunts choice tidbits for
the orphaned turks. Mr.. McGinnis
says he is now convinced that even
the lowly fowls of the barnyard
possess some reasoning power.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
AN UNRULY AUTOMOBILE.
Body of Woman Forced Through
Store Window at Perry, Iowa.

Perry, Ia, July 27.-Mrs. Mary
Emberling, her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Minor Emberling, and the latter s
neice, a 10-year-old girl, were injur-
ed in an automobile accident in this
city. The front of the Johnson
bakery was badly damaged and two
large plate glass windows smashed
at the same time.
The accident was one of the most
peculiar that ever happened in Perry
Arthur Foote, Milwaukee engineer,
had attempted to drive his machine
up in front of the bakery In trying
to stop he ran up onto the curb and
before he could shut off the power
the machine had crashed into the
building, in front of which the la
dies were standing. Mrs. Mary En-
berling was the most seriously hurt
and she is now at the Kings Daugh-
tiers hospital suffering from dozens
of bruises and cuts. Her body was
forced through the plate glass and
the flying splinters inflicted many
cuts. Mrs. Minor Embering sustained
a fractured wrist and the little girl
was cut and bruised in several pla-
ces. The front of the building was
demolished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
YOUNG MAN IN TROUBLE.
James O'Hare, Formerly of ALBANIA
kee County, Held at Lemmen,
South Dakota, On Charge
of Murder.

A former Allamakee county
young man is in serious trouble at
Lemmen, South Dakota. James
OHare, son of Jerry O'Hare of Han
over township, is held at the above
mentioned place on a charge Of
murder From what we can learn,
young O'Hare and several other par
ties engaged in some kind of gen
eral fight, and one of the parici-
pants was so badly beaten up that
he died few days after the trouble.
Several others were arrested, but
O'Hare is held as the principal.
His father, accompanied by Attor-
ney W. S. Hart, left Monday NOR
ming for Lemmen to assist the
young man. His hearing was set
for Observation-Disclosures Standard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

In District Court, Winneshiek Coun-
ty, Iowa, September Term, 1911
In the matter OF the estate of John
Bonfig, Deceased.
To Mary Bonfg:--
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 9th day of September,
1914 there will be on file in the Office
of the Clerk of the District Court in
and for Winneshiek county, Iowa
the final report and petition for dis
charge of Louis Bonfig as admins
traitor of the estate of John Bonfig,
deceased.
That among other things said fl
nal report sets forth and recites that
by the terms of the last will and
testament of the said John Bonfig,
deceased, there was bequeathed to
you the sum of one hundred dollars
($1O0.00) and that this administra-
tor has offered to pay the same TO
you and that you have refused to
accept the same, and further asking
that he be granted power and au-
thority to deposit the said sum with
the clerk of the district court IF
Winneshiek county, Iowa for your
use and benefit and take his re-
ceipt therefor as provided for by
statute, and that upon so doing and
filing receipts and vouchers and pay
ment of costs that he may be fully
and finally discharged as such ad-
ministrator and that his bondsmen
be released.
For further particulars see the
final report.
Now unless you appear thereto and
make objections, if any you have,
on or before noon of the first day of
the next regular September, 1914
term of the District Court in and for
Winneshiek county, Iowa which will
be begun and held in the court house
in the city of DEBORAH, Iowa, COM
mencing on Monday the 21st day of
September, 1914, you will be ad-
judged in default and said final re-
port will be accepted and approved
and the said administrator discharg-
ed and his bondsmen released and
he will be ordered and authorized to
deposit with the clerk Of said court
the said sum of one hundred dollars
($1OO.O0) for the said Mary BOnfig
as asked in said final report, and
such other and further orders will
be made and entered as to the court
may seem right, proper or necessary
in the premises. 30-i
WARD NJ. ALLEN,
Attorney for Administrator.
Dated July 2Sth, 1914.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
THE PLAYGROUND MOVEMENT
Most American Towns Were Laid
Out With No Provision for the
Children.

Up to a few years ago, it never
occurred to the older people that
Young America needs place to
play in. 1t was commonly supposed
that live boy would find plenty of
amusement in selling newspapers,
running errands, or hoeing the back
yard garden. If he must have his
game of ball once in a while, there
was the street or some ones vacant
lot.
AS a matter OF fact it often hap
pened, even in the country town,
that there was no place where a
set of boys could play a game of
ball without being ordered to quit.
Most American towns were laid
out with no provision for the chill
dren. There was ample foresight
for anything in which money could
be made. Railroads and factories
never lacked opportunities. Land
was often given to attract them. But
the cases where land was given
where young people could play their
games freely, and work off superflu-
Gus and threatening energy, were
rarely seen.
In the larger cities the modern
playground, with a tangle of yelling
kidlets, is a sight to do a whole
some hearted person good. The boy
who is chasing a baseball is not
robbing fruit nor standing on the
street corner smoking cigarettes.
A playground entertaining a large
crowd of children does not fully
serve its mission unless carefully
supervised by some competent per-
son. The average boy gets altogeth-
er too much fun from tormenting
some one under his size. Also the
average crowd of II year olds is
very far from ready for self-govern-
ment. But even if neighborhood
or a village can merely open up a
vacant lot and turn the youngsters
loose, the results are worth while.
In that case the parents will occa-
sionally have to intervene to make
Young America salute the flag"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
Harvesting In Shifts.

The Breeders Gazette tells of a
wheat farm in Oklahoma, which has
planned to do harvesting with day
and night shifts. 1t has 1900 acres
of standing grain, and to get all of
it in shock within the brief harvest
ing period is big problem.
New type harvesting machinery,
the mechanism of which is run by
gasoline motor, will be utilized.
This harvester is drawn by mules or
horses, but the strain of cutting is
taken off the animals. The motor
drives the. knives of the sickle, and
the heavy pull under which horses
formerly labored is relieved.
Since it will be possible to cut
much more grain with the new ma
chinery than could formerly be har-
vested in day, one problem con-
nected with the southwestern wheat
field has been solved. There remains,
io"O'ci, lho quooIiOu VI 6ctlilS
men to fill the extra shifts. That,
apparently, is puzzle inventors will
never be able to solve.
Until something can be done to
supply the wheat fields with needed
labor at the harvest season, there
will always be a harvest loss in un-
cut and shattered grain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
OPEN AIR MUSIC.
Band Concert Night About the Most
Typical Festival Occasion of Our
Hurrying American Life.

1t has often been said that the
Americans are not a musical race.
A city of 100000 people has difficult
ty in maintaining an orchestra equal
to what will be found in a German
town of 10000. But the enormous
number of bands that perform out
door music through the summer
months suggests that there is a
growing musical feeling.
Good band music is by no means
confined to city parks and summer
resorts. The smallest country town
may have its band boys" whose
more or less amateurish tootings stir
the cross roads heart and feet. The
country band often does good work
1t has time to practice. A familiar
evening sound is some instrument
echoing across the empty acres in
preparation for next concert night.
In large towns band concert night
is about the most typical festival oc-
casion of our hurrying American life.
Ball games and horse races and ath-
letic meets have the note of compe-
tition and miss the festival spirit.
The cattle show has much of that at
mosphere, but at least theoretically
an industrial and business gathering.
AT the band concert the Americans
cast aside the stress of the game,
and for once meet for pure enjoy
ment.
There is always a disagreement as
to what class Of music band should
play. Some demand airs reminiscent
of old scenes. Others want banging
Sousa maches. Still others call for
the poetry and fire of the classics.
The wise bandmaster Of course tries
to please all tastes.
Music that has the quality of per-
manence is more apt to build up a
support of real music lovers. If a
composition has been handed down
from one generation to another, or
has the qualities that will hand it
down, it must have a keener appeal
to the human heart than something
tossed off by the ballad singers of
Yesterday to be thrown in the waste
basket tomorrow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
THE CATALOG HOUSE.

Below we print twelve good rea-
sons why trading should be done at
home, and not send your money to
catalog houses:
Does not show you goods be-
fore you pay for them.
Docs not extend to you cred
it the same as does the local mer-
chant when you are hard up.
3.-Does not help educate the far
mer's children.
4.-Does not sympathize with you
at a time when you have sickness in
your family.
5.-Does not pay any taxes in
your community.
6.-Does not sympathize with you
when your wife or children are TAX
en- from you.
Does not help support your
school, churches and charitable in
situations.
8.-Does not furnish employment
to single resident of your commu-
nifty.
9.-Does not spend one dollar OF
its money with the farmer or con-
sumner.
10.-Does not advocate the build
ing up of country towns.
11.-Does not help build your
roads or care for your streets.
12.-Does not encourage the far
mer's boy or young men in the small
cities to engage in business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
NOTICE IN PROBATE.

To whom it may concern
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court House
in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on the
21st day of September 1914, at 1880
clock, p. m, to attend the probate
of an instrument purporting to be
the last will and testament of Hans
H. Rognlien late of DEBORAH town.
ship, in Winneshiek County, Iowa,
deceased, at which time and place
you will appear and show cause, if
any, why said will should not be
admitted to probate
In testimony whereof l have here
unto subscribed my name and affix-
ed the seal of said office, this 21st
day of July 1914. 3O-4
OLAF KALLEVANG,
Clerk of District Court.
AUBOLEE & NELSON, Attys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
TWO BILLION BIRDS IN EAST.
10O,OOO,00O Robins on Other Side
of the Mississippi River. Accord.
ing TO Census.

Approximately 2,026, 100000 ma
tive field birds, exclusive of sparrows
inhabit the United States east of
the great plain states, according to
partial returns announced Monday of
the first bird census in the history
of the government now being made
by the department of agriculture.
Apparently the most numerous of
these birds is the robin, of which it
is estimated there are 100000. 900
east OF the Mississippi river. They
average so pairs to the square mile.
while all field birds average 1000
pairs to the square mile after omit
ting land planted in crops, where
there are small chances for birds to
nest, and timber land. The census
is being taken by volunteer observ-
ers.
The most extensive census of
birds in forest land, which supports
"a much smaller population than an
equal area of farm land, comes from
Montana, where the careful count
ing on nearly a thousand acres show
ed an average of one Pair to each
three acres.
The arid lands of the southwest
show the smallest bird population.
Large stretches in Arizona and New
Mexico do not contain more than one
pair to seven acres.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
CASH SYSTEM Is POPULAR.
Plan Introduced by New London
Merchants a Success.

New London, Ia, July 27.-The
cash system in the local stores is be-
coming very popular with the mer-
chants.
Last fall the first merchant to
adopt the cash system was Fred
Shelledy, a merchant. 1t became so
popular that four others have fallen
in line. The merchants all sell cou-
pom books and allow a discount of
per cent on these books. All pay
cash for country produce. The cash
Eystem is working no hardships on
the patrons, and large per cent are
glad it has started.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-29
POKEHEIMER TALES.
He Buys a Newspaper but Soon
Learns it is Too Strenuous
Life and Sells Out Because
of Ill Health.

For Wy does man want a news
paper? Dots vat l want to knew,
vonce. A few years pack l knowed
a newspaper man vat has his news
paper to sell. / drinks me vot a nice
pizness i'd ISIS, und so / gives dot fell
Ter all of der monies vat l hat saved
for his offs.
Vonce owner of der paber I tells
Itypesetting man to sit a lot of types
now und We will make a newspaper
vot will startle der MATHIS. But der
typesitting Teller he say to me vot
he cannod sit der news undil der j
some news to sit, so / see We half
to make some news. Veil ven der
night comes We make der news. Wee
Ipuy us an enlarged firecracker and
ven der whole city iss aschleep wee
lighted der fuse on dot firecracker
und drow it out pehind der office.
Now wee had deer news to sit We
say in der paber vot someone try to
blow down our pizness, and We make
q large showing how We chase der
william away in der still hours of der
might.
Veil, der next week it come along
Just so der oder yum and We hat no
news agin to sit. | dells der type
sitting man to come NIT me vonce
agin und We make some more news.
Veil, he comes along alright und We
go down Ply der pridge on der riffer
over. Und, chust ven We gifts good
on der pridge gives der typesitter
q Snuff und ofer he vents. Ach, vot
d news / drinks We half for dis week.
Den / drinks me vot / be a heroine,
too, und so / gets me Ply long pole
und fishes my force oud of der vat
er. Und veen he gifts pack on der
pridge der ISIS more news. He
schmashes der eyes in mine head in
TO hiss fists quivck like, und l falls
into der riffer. Der typesitter holler
vot if / drown it will make peter
news, but Ply cholly l want to furnish
obitchuwaries nod yet.
Veil, finally der pank of der riffer
come to me und l crawls out. My
force he say vot he is satisfied, now,
und We go pack and make der news
in der paber. Und den / sees me all
der pabers vot We printed der last
week, and / ask der force for Wy he
don'd circulate dem. Circulate dem
vere?" he say, and ven / dells him
to der subscribers, of course, he pud
on mine pack der last sthraw by
saying vot We haven't got any sub
scribers.
Dot Teller vot ] Ply oud say he quit
because hiss health is i'll, und Ply
cholly if l efer see him vonce again
id will pc, too. Veil, l found oud it
was too hardt to make news for a
paber vot don't circulate, so / gets
my health very i'll, too, und sells
oud to anodder Teller.