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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Delegate to Denver, Colo.

Past Exalted Ruler Walter Curtin
of the DEBORAH lodge of Elks, de-
parts next Saturday for Denver,
Colo, where he goes as delegate to
the Elks Grand Lodge meeting and
Golden Jubilee held there July 18th
to 18th. In Mr.. Curtin the DEBORAH
lodge has a most able representative.
He makes a most efficient officer and
DEBORAH is fortunate in having such
Golden Jubilee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Drowned at Deer Wood. Mimi.

Hugo Baritone, son of p. Bartle-
me, of Ossian, was drowned in the
river at Deer Wood, Mimi, on Sun
day, while in bathing. He was a
fine young man, about p years of
age, and cashier of bank in Deer
Wood. The remains were brought
TO Ossian Monday, and the funeral
services were held yesterday.
He was a member of the Knights
of Columbus, and Messrs. T. F. Con-
nor, M. p. Moran and j. p. Casey
of DEBORAH were in attendance at
the funeral Mr.. Hugh Sherry and
daughter Constance also attended.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Painted 1OJ Screens.

Dennis Koran, custodian of the
court house, started the painting
this spring of the 105 large screens
which adorn Winneshiek's court
house during the summer months
He is just finishing up the job this
week, and it is a good one. Dennis
has it figured out that they will keep
out all troublesome political bees
and pestiferious flies, in good shape
for the rest of the season. No doubt
Dennis had in mind Republican bees,
for he is dyed in the wool follower
of Jeffersonian principles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Automobile Wrecked.

Anton Skaalien, of Madison town
ship met with a bad auto accident
near the Pilgrim farm on Sunday
evening. A culvert was washed out,
and Mr.. Skaalien didn't notice it
until too late. The automobile
crashed into the opening and was
badly wrecked. Mr.. Skaalien sus-
tanned a bad cut in the leg from
glass from the windshield. A young
lady who was accompanying him es-
capped unhurt. 1t was fortunate that
the accident didn't result fatally.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Enjoying a Vacation.

Asst. Cashier F. z. Cratsenberg
of the Citizens Bank is enjoying a
vacation from duties, and this NOR
ming in company with his wife and
son departed for Audubon, MINI.
Frank tells us that the fishing is eX-
ira good in thai vicinity, and of
course his friends here can look for
some good big fish stories on his
return. He promised 10 send us
some by parcel post, to prove that
he knows how 10 fish.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Former Decorah Man Honored.

The last issue of the Worlds Work
published in New York contains a
full page picture of Banker F. w.
Thompson, formerly of DEBORAH.
The Bankers National Farm Loan
Association has just been formed in
New York and Mr.. Thompson was
honor worthily bestowed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Wanted TO Buy Them.

Mr.. r.. p Sanford of the Plain
Price Store has cups and saucers
advertised in Public Opinion this
week at a very low price. This NOR
ming a travelling salesman was in
the store and offered to buy the en-
tire lot, offering Mr.. Sanford more
than the sale price. But there was
nothing doing and Mr.. Sanford s
customers will get the benefit of the
sale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Elect Officers.

The Norske Selskab held their
election of officers last
Thursday. Atty. j. A. Nelson was
unanimously reelected to the presi-
dency. l.. S. Dale vice president;
O. c. Johnson treasurer; Carl o.
Hagen, Secretary; A. A. Lee, vice
secretary and T. Twenge and II. Oh
son, librarians. A large meeting will
be held Thursday evening to which
all the members are urged to come.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Who Wants Them?

Mel Blalckmarr tells us that
big swarm of honey bees arrived at
his home Sunday, and took posses
sion of some of the bushes in his
yard. Mel says he is in the chicken
business and doesn't care to have
anything to do with the sweets pro-
ducers, and anybody who cares TO
own nice swarm of tame, gentle
bees can have same by simply call
ing at his home and take them
away
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
No Services Until August.

At a meeting of the Trustees Of
the Grace Episcopal church it was
decided to repair the edifice and add
a few improvements. On that account
Rev. McVettie will not conduct servi-
ees in the church until after the first
of August
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Edward Beebe Dead.

Edward Beebe, a passenger engi-
neer on the Milwaukee was injured
at Ocoma, S. ID. a week ago Friday
and passed away Sunday June 2S.
He was struck in the head by a
switch bar The funeral services
was held at Mitchell, S. ID. He was
well known to DEBORAH people who
will be grieved to hear of his death
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Singers Picnic.

The Winneshiek County Norwegian
Singers Union held their picnic
outing on the Haas farm last Sun
day. This opportunity TO combine
pleasure and pass time was eagerly
accepted by large number who re-
port an excellent time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
15 Acts of Vaudeville.

at the Princess this week Friday and
Saturday, in pictures. See the
Acrobatic Midgets, Hat Jugglers,
Dancing Girls, etc. All at and loo
prices.
Tonight (Wednesday-'Life in
Joliet Penitentiary' reels OF won
Gerful pictures taken behind the
cold gray walls of the prison
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Motion for New Trial.

On Monday the attorneys for
Proponent Frank Jewell filed, in the
ESTATE of Emily Jewell, a motion
asking that the verdict of the jury
rendered in the contest of the will
of the said deceased be set aside,
and motion has been filed for a
new trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Claims Record.

Spring Grove boys claim the
distinction of having more automo-
biles within the city limits than any
town of the same size. Not less than
SO autos are owned and driven by
city owners, which distributes a car
to every II inhabitants.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Hunting Licenses Ready.

The new hunting licenses for the
balance of 1914 and first half of
1915 are now ready at the auditor S
Office. And it will be well for hunt
ers to remember to renew their Ii
cense, because if you do any hunting
without them the game wardens will
be on your trail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Skinned SO Head Cattle.

This morning Frank Pilgrim, one
of Winneshiek' progressive farm
ers and stockmen shipped sc head
of fine fat cattle to the Chicago
markets, from which of course he
will realize a nice sum.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Accepted Position i'm Bank.

Mr.. j. r. Lakeland, brother OF
Rev. DR.. G. S. Lakeland, has accept
ed a position as head bookkeeper in
the Citizens National Bank at Hamp-
ton, and took up his duties there
last week. He is fine young man
and will prove an efficient employe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Hose Company VIII Picnic.

Hose Co. No. will hold their
annual picnic on the Henry Haas
farm north of the city next Sunday.
They are planning on a big time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Watermelons on the Market.

Watermellons have arrived on the
market in DEBORAH, and they We're
here in time fol the Fourth OF July
They were large and good in quality,
retailing at soc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Home Prom NORWAY Trim.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Weiser of this
city and Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Weiser,
of Fargo, arrived in DEBORAH this
morning from their trip to Norway
and other foreign places.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Infant Passes Away.

The sympathy of many friends is
extended to Clerk of Courts OLAF
Kallevang and wife in the loss OF
their infant son last Wednesday,
born to them on June oath.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
Improving Store Front.

The Ben Bear Clothing Store is
receiving a fresh coat of paint, which
adds much to the beauty of the
store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-07-08
$500 to $500

will buy a splendid, good, all wool
suit All summer suits greatly re-
duced. BEARS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
Over the Electric Wire.

Electric tire pumps are used in
garages.
There are $4,000 telephones in us,
in Chicago.
In. 112 there were in use in this
country S,729,5S2 telephones.
Wireless telephony is being tried
out between Berlin and Vienna.
A new motor-driven machine crush
es the ice and freezes the ice cream.
Experiments are being made to dis
sipate fog by the use of wireless
waves.
A water power development on the
Green river will supply electricity for
Kentucky coal mines.
1t is now proposed to install electric
steering equipment on the larger auto
mobiles Electric gear shafts are al
ready in use.
The Stevens Creek hydro-electric
plant was recently placed in operation
to supply Augusta, Ga, with $4,000
horse power.
The largest floating crane on the At
lantic coast, in the navy yard at
Charlestown, Mass. is equipped with
electric power throughout.
Sparrows and pigeons dim the cleo
trio signs in New York during the re-
cetn cold weather The birds flock to
the signs for the warmth of the cleo
trio lamps.
The electric delivery trucks in use
in New York City were not seriously
hampered by the two billiards which
covered the cit with snow last month.
Y 1t is said that 100000 horse power
remain to be developed from the waer
power of New York state. This would
mean saving in fuel bills of S50,000,-
900 a year.
The pearl button industry of this
country is conferred in Iowa along the
Mississippi The shells of the fresh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

this is one of the most important
departments of the reunion work.
The entertainment committee is
perfecting an attractive program. A
prominent feature will be May Day
festivities of public school children
in one of the large parks. 1t is the
purpose of the committee to make
this feature one of the greatest
school children spectacles ever seen
i'll the southern states.
The work or raising the necessary
money to defray the expenses of the
reunion, while not yet completed, has
advanced far enough to warrant the
announcement that Jacksonville will
have all of 100000, the amount de-
termined upon last fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

The results Of the county camps. as
reported 10 the head office from thor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
CARBON CLIFF

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Corbin of Sill
Wis. Prof. and Mrs. Henry p. Corbin,
daughter Ruth and son Glen of Mo
line. we're entertained Sunday at Will
liam Gerhard's home.
Mesdames James Thompson and
Claus Hanson, Jr., visited Saturday at
Moline.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steven Milton attend
ed the funeral of Miss Pearl Sommer-
son at Coal Valley Sunday.
The Misses Pearl and Helen Ball
OF Silvis. were guests at Mrs Harry
Frymeier's home Saturday and sun
day.
Mrs. Lewis Sickler visited Saturday
and Sunday with her sister. Mrs. Ed
ward Johnson and family. at Geneseo.
Carl Lawrence OF Alpha. spent Sun
day at the John SWank home.
Miss Juanita Bomberg Of East Mo
line. visited a few days at the home
of her cousin. Alma Schleuter.
Mr. and Mrs Emil Belowsh and
children spent Sunday at the home
Of Mrs. BeloWsd's father. John Lew
Is. at CoaltoVn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Roseman and
sons. Lawrence and Clifford visited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

Jacksonville, Fla, April 1O--Miss
Virginia Kemper Lynch of Norfolk,
Va. daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Junius
F. Lynch. has been appointed sponsor
in-chief of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans for the whole south for the
reunion TO be held at Jacksonville,
May 6-S. The appointment was made
by William W. Old, Jr, of Norfolk.
Va. commander-in-chief of the Sons
of Confederate Veterans.
Miss Lynch is one of the debu-
tantes of the present season and her
charming personality and confederate
ancestry entitle her in every way to
this honor.
On her material side she is the
granddaughter of james Lawson
Kemper of Madison county, Virginia,
before the war member of the house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

of delegates of Virginia for ten years
and for two years its speaker; cap
tain in the Mexican war under General
Zachary Taylor; major general in the
army of the Confederacy, and COVER
nor OF Virginia from 1874 to 1873.
On her paternal side she is the
granddaughter of DIR. Frank Lynch,
colonel on the staff of General Joseph
Wheeler and chief surgeon of General
Wheeler's division, and the great
granddaughter of Commodore William
F.. Lynch. c. S. N, who, having resign
ed from the United States navy at the
beginning of the war, commanded the
Confederate naval forces at Roanoke
Island.
Miss Lynch's maids of honor at the
reunion will be Miss Evelyn Stewart
of ST Louis. Mo. and Miss Rubenette
Lee of Irvington. Va. the chaperone-
in-chief will be Mrs. John w. Boswell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

of Danville. Va, and the matron of
honor will be Mrs. Nathan Bedford
Forrest of Memphis, Tenn.
The various subcommittee of the
reunion association are at work per-
fecting arrangements for handling the
large crowd expected. Adjutant Gen
eral Nathan Bedford Forrest of Mem
phis. of the Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, has transferred headqarters of
that association from Memphis to this
city. and is organizing large camp of
Sons here.
The reunion committee charged
with the work of securing homes for
the veterans and visitors has force
of men in the field canvassing the
city for rooms and board This
work is under the direction of Walter
Hawkins. a business man, and it is
being done with systematic care.
The reunion association realizes that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

Easter Shoes and Ok
fords, stylish lasts, all Ieath-
erS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
IF KIDNEYS AND
BLADDER BOTHER
Take glass of Salts to flush ont your
Kidneys and neutralize irri-
tating acids.

Kidney and Bladder weakness result
from uric acid. says noted authority.
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass it on to the bladder, where
it often remains to irritate and inhame,
causing burning, scalding sensation, or
setting up an irritation at the neck of
the bladder, obliging you to seek relief
two or three times during the night.
water passes sometimes with a scalding
there is difficulty in avoiding it.
Bladder weakness, most folks call it,
because they can't control urination.
times very painful, this is really one of
the most simple ailments to overcome.
Get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from your pharmacist and take a table,
spoonful in glass of water before
breakfast, continue this for two or three
days. This will neutralize the acids in
the urine so it no longer is a source Of
irritation to the bladder and urinary orr
gans which then act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless,
and is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
is used by thousands of folks who are
subject to urinary disorders caused by
uric acid irritation. Jad Salts is splen-
did for kidneys and causes no bad
effects whatever.
Here you have a pleasant, effervescent
Whitewater drink, which quickly relieves
bladder trouble.
Advertisement -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

at the home of the formers brother,
Daniel Roseman, at Coal Valley Sun
day.
Werner LANCER and Miss Alice Fail
strom were WatertOwn visitors Sun
day.
Claus Hanson, ST.. was a Moline
business caller Saturday.
Mrs. Mildred Allison and daughters,
Merle and Mildred. visited Friday and
Saturday with her daughter, Mrs Ella
Anderson, at Moline.
Miss Dorothea Weitz visited Satur-
day and Sunday with her sister. Miss
Martha Weitss. at Rock Island.
Mrs. John Holland spent Friday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs =. w.
Beckwith. at Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Laughery Of Math-
erviIle visited Saturday and Sunday
with their daughter. Mrs. Chester Ken
needy and son. Thomas Laughery.
Miss Annie Miller and niece, Irene
Denhardt. visited with relatives at
Barstow Friday.
Miss Edith Erdman of Moline visit
ed with home folks Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Eckberg and
Viola, Mrs. George Haywood
and Alyin hurry OF Moline. were en-
tertained at the August Schleuter
home Sunday.
Carl Corbin of Silvis a business
caller here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Adams. daughter
Beryl and son Richard OF East Moline.
spent Sunday at the Richard Milton
home
Mrs. George Holland visited Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

oughly dependable sources, is briefly as
follows:
Delegates who are either instructed
for or have declared their intention tc
vote for delegates to the head camp
ent administration at Toledo, in June
1914, in the following ratios:
Unanimous and no opposition-Ala
/ bama, Alberta. Arizona, Arkansas. Brit
I ish Columbia. California. Connecticut
Delaware. District of Columbia, Flori
da. Georgia, Maine, Manitoba, Mary
land, Mississippi, Nevada. New Hamp
shire. New Jersey, New Mexico. New
York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Is
land. Saskatchewan, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Vir-
ginia.
States that will endorse administra-
tion by a large majority-Colorado,
Idaho. Kentucky. Michigan, Missouri,
Montana. North Dakota. Oklahoma,
Oregon. Pennsylvania. South Dakota,
Washington. West Virginia, Wyoming.
Indiana-Eighty per cent for admin
istrstion.
Kansas-One hundred out of AS del
egates for administration.
Nebraska-A safe majority of the
state camp delegates are opposed to
the insurgent program. not in sympa-
thy with the personal fight made
against Head Consul Talbot. and del
egation will be elected to the head
camp supporting him
Iowa-There will be a close contest
in Iowa, but Director Korns has receiv-
ed sufficient reports TO indicate that
the insurgents will not control.
Illinois Claimed. Too.
IIIinois-Due the fact that the in
surgents held "rump" or "bolting
county conventions in three or four
large counties where they were out
numbered by the friends OF the admin
istration, the result in Illinois is more
or less doubtful. but telegram receiv-
ed after this bulletin was written. bas-
ed upon a careful analysis of the sit
uation, says: Count Illinois won"
Mi1uresota-The contest in Mime
sofa is a three-cornered one, between
the administration. the Sunbeam branch
CT insurgency. and the federation in
surgents. Incomplete returns on this
date indicate a possibility that the
state camp may be controlled by the
friends of the administrative; at the
same time. the Sunbeam strength Will
largely outnumber the federation IN
surgents that are fighting him. and II
NAV be that neither one of these in
terests will. alone, predominant.
Wisconsin Outside of Milwaukee
county, the insurgents developed no
strength. and the state at
large is reported safely for the return
Ct the present head officers and against
the insurgent program OF against
everybody and for anybody"
The Toledo head camp will therefore
endorse the present administration and
20 amend our laws as to promote mar /
nonious and constructive work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
water CLANS are made up into buttons
by electric power.


Assistant Professor Charles T. Cope
land had reproved his students for
coming late to class. This is a class
in English composition" he remarked,
and added with sarcasm, I'm not con-
Quoting an afternoon tea"
AT the next meeting of the class one
of the girls was 30 minutes late. Prof
essor Copeland waited until she
had traversed the room and found her
seat Then he remarked blithly.
"How will you have your tea, Miss
Brown
without the lemon, please" Miss
Brown answered gently.-Lippincot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
TALBOT CLAIMS
ALL THE STATES
Head Consul of Modern Wood
men Issues Statement on
County Camps.
FEW CONCEDED DOUBTFUL
Illinois, minnesota, Iowa. Nebraska
Kansas and Indiana See1e CT
Warm Fights.

Head Consul 4. r. Talbot Of the
Modern Woodmen OF America, under
date Of April L, has issued the follow
ing statement:
So many hundreds of letters and in
quiries are being received from inter
ested members-from Maine to Cali
fcrnia and from Canada to the gulf
II Is impossible TO take the time to re-
Ply in detail By letter. giving informa-
ton eagerly sought as TO results Of
county camps held on April l. The
great majority OF the Modern Wood
Hsn membership are loyal, cOnserva-
tive and believe in doing the right
hing They have entertained fears
that the campaign of agitation carried
on by ofice-seeking insurgent leaders
would disrupt the society and through
Indifference on the part Of those who
al heart are opposed 70 such campaign.
that these self-appointed leaders would
mislead sufficient members 10 gain con-
troll Of the sOciety's management and
install their revolutionary and danger
Gus policies.
The insurgent campaign against the
head officers has failed.
The ofHCe-seeEing insurgents leaders
have been repudiated. and the next
head camp viii. by q large majority. be
composed Of loyal delegates. IN favor
q rejecting the present management
y experienced and tried officials.
Reports From Head Office.
The results Of the county camps. as
reported 70 the head office from thor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

at the home of her sister, Miss Carrie
Lambert, at Milan.
Joe Laughery of Matherville pur
chased a house and lot on the corner
of Second street and First avenue OF
Nicholas Krambeck Monday.
Miss Myrtle Schleuter visited with
Moline friends Saturday.
Nicholas Krambeck was a business
caller in the tri-cities Monday.
Mesdames Alice Benson, Steven
Milton. Edward Kendall and the
Misses Cora Kennedy and Bessie
Laughery were Moline visitors Tues
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10
Old rhinas Are Better.

Il mean to write sermon on this
text some time" said the prettiest wo
man in the group. I'VE are all going
crazy nowadays over novelty-new
fashions. new inventions, seeing new
places. But / tell you the old things are
half the time better-.he old friends,
always the good old furniture. which
il so often discarded for newer pat
erns not half so really nice. And ]
love a good old dress that ! am used
TO and that has become sort of part
of me. And old shoes-is there any
thing on earth quite so comfortable and
delightful as a pair of soft, flexible
old shoes ?"-Leslie's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-10

IL Is a well known fact that gas pipes
will freeze up in very cold weather. n
resident OF an eastern city thawed out
"A frozen gas pipe with an electric iron
so as 10 have gag in time for break
fast
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-01-30
For County Judge.

Having successfully passed thru
each and all the ups and downs of
civilized life in this portion of our
State and taken part in the origi-
nal organization of government in
Potter County, the undersigned
hereby announces his candidacy for
the Office of Judge of the County
Court of Potter County, S. D., and
most respectfully solicits the sup
port of all Republicans at the pri-
mary to be held in March, 1914.
SAMUEL NJ. Howard.