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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08
BIG MONEY IN HONEY.
State Bee Inspector Makes Statement
Showing Possibilities
Business.

''The expert bee-keeper with an
investment of $4,000, having only a
small tract of ground can make as
much money annually as the average
farmer on farm of 100 acres and a
100000 investment" This was the
statement of Frank G. Pellet of At
lanta, state bee inspector, who Wis
tied offices in the state house yester-
day.
ITO be sure / am comparing the
expert bee-keeper to the average
farmer, which in some ways might
not be fair comparison but it gives
an idea of the possibilities of the
business" he explained. Bee keep
ing is a speciality and the specialist
is the one who makes the big income.
An expert bee keeper will obtain
seventy-five to 100 pounds of honey
per colony while the average amount
secured is only about five pounds per
colony.
only about 10 per cent of the
bloom here in Iowa is ever utilized
for honey-making in this state and
the other 80 per cent goes to waste.
We have the bloom but we don I
have the bees.
IF the weather warns up we will
have the greatest bloom of clover
and other honey-making flowers we
have had in many years. There is no
better honey than that made from
white clover.
1T has been too cool thus far this
season however for the bees to work
well. We have the Italian bees pref
ty largely in this state and they work
best in a warm climate. / believe it
would be a good thing to import
some of the bees from the colder eli
mates, the Caucasians, from the eau
casian mountain regions and the
Canadians, from Austria. They
work better in colder climate"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08
LAWYER BUYS PHONOPTICAN.
NJ. j. Carey, of Newton, Will Use
Iowa Mans Invention.

Iowa City, Sept. en-. ]. Carey,
an attorney of Newton, is the first
one to purchase a phonoptican, a
wonderful machine invented by
Prof. NJ. C. Brown of the physics de-
partment of the state university. The
machine enables the blind to read
regular print.
Mr.. Carey, who was a justice of
the peace in Newton, desired to stu
dy law, but was refused entrance TO
the university law school because he
was blind. Two Iowa City attorneys
advised him to return to Newton and
give up the idea of studying law, but
Carey would not do so. He hired
readers end at length passed the
state examination and was admitted
to the bar.
In his first lawsuit he was opposed
by the two lawyers who advised him
to give up the idea of studying law
and he defeated them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08
MARRIED sIXTY-FOUR YEARS.
Couple of West Union Longest Mar
ried i'm North Iowa.

Mason City, Sept. 6.-Mr. and
Mrs. jeremiah House, of West Union
enjoy the distinction of being the
longest married couple of any in
northern Iowa. Besides this Mr..
House is the oldest civil war veter-
an in Fayette county and is the old
est citizen in West Union. Another
honor added to all this, Mr.. and Mrs.
House have been residents of the
county in which they now live all
their married life. For sixty-four
years they have lived together. Mr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08
Profit in Veal Calves.

When Henry Lauer of Dover look
ed at the returns on his veal calves
shipped few days ago to the Chica-
go market he was convinced that
it paid to raise them. Five calves
which weighed $50 pounds here and
800 pounds in Chicago brought him
S102.O2, and cost him very little to
bring to marketable stage, in this
year of good West Union
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08
SPECIAL WEDNESDAYS

Send us you shoes for repair by
parcel post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08
ISN'T 1T QUEER?

The walters name don't seem to fit;
We fail to see the sense of it;
He hurries to and fro with plates
The diner tbs who really waits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08

If Andy Carnegie had raised fam
lily of half dozen girls he wouldn't
be worrying now about what to do
with his money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-09-08

Just about the time you get your
self broke to a certain diet the neigh
bors bring in things that you have
no business eating.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
YOU CAN NEVER ASCERTAIN
The Beach Is Evidently Most Be
wlldering Place to Size Up
Social Pedlgrees.

For the last time they met on the
beach.
II am sorry If what am compelled
to say pains you,' he said, but my
royal relatives would never consent
to my marrying a woman of low
blood Whenever one of US De Bitsies
have mixed beneath US our rich blue
blood turns in our children to a dis
agreeable orange color. But, needless
to say, have enjoyed our little az
fair tremendously, and l trust that
we part the best of friends"
"Assuredly, your highness." replied
the beautiful thing. Il shall return to
my humble job In the kitchen happy
in the knowledge that one of your
rank has condescended to stoop to my
level. And now go. Henry. II you
please. here comes my employer"
THE Duke de Swobbits!" exclaimed
the other. and moved off just as the
famous nobleman Joined the beautiful
thing.
Well" he heard the duke say
fondly, Il hope my little American
wife hasn't been flirting again!"
well, I'm another!" muttered Hen
ry. and, repairing to the barroom Of
the Seaside pazaz, he donned his
apron and began work for the day.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

Wyatt" he said kindly. IF you
ever desire to change your arm OF
the service. you are the kind of man l
want to ride with me-"
i smiled In appreciation, but before
! could answer, the man who had been
sitting silently in the corner arose,
and stood erect in the light. The
CLEAN of the lamp instantly revealed
his face. still Swallowed by the wide
hat brim, the firm. bearded chin. the
gravely smiling eyes
General Ashby." he said with quiet
dignity. Sergeant Wyatt, am sure,
performs this important duty without
thought of reward. 1t is the South
that has need of such men in every
branch Of her service" He came for
ward. and extended his hand cordially.
II am General Lee. and am very
glad to greet, and wish God speed to
the son of Judge Wyatt. If you return
in safety. you will report to me in
person at Richmond. General Jack
son will SO arrange with your battery
COiuuldHutT.
They were all upon their feet,
standing in respectful attention. l
murmured something. scarcely knew
what. bowling as / backed toward the
door. And this was Lee-Robert E..
Lee this man with the kind, thought
full face. the gentle voice. the gravely
considerate manner. And he had
greeted me in words of personal
friendship. had spoken to me of my
father. / know l Strengthened to SOL
dierly erectness, every pulse thrilling
with a new resolve. A moment stood
there. my eyes on the one face ! saw
before me. and then went out into
the darkness. The orderly closed the
door.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

engaged in preparing breakfast at the
open fireplace, scarcely favored me
with a glance. of recognition. but be-
gan to arrange the scant supply OF
food on an oyerturu4s asox
"Just pitch in. an help yourself.
Cowan." he said. affecting cordially
of manner not altogether natural
Thar amt much of 1t, but We'll eat
whut we've got, an then rest awhile.
If yer a-goin ter travel along with me
it will be done mostly at night till we
git down Covington way"
l seated myself without ceremony.
.You are in hiding, then?" l asked
carelessly, not even glancing up at the
expressionless face opposite.
wal. not exactly. We've grown
pretty skeery back in the hills-no-
body thar knows their friends frum
their enemies these days. Yer amt
been thar lately, l reckonw
mo; not for over year."
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
Ghep[DN MIST
A LALf OF CIVIL STRIFE 7.
AoRANDALL PARRISH "
ILLUSTRATIONS slIs,,!,E 48}~c.DpHoDES

| Union forces In Green Briar, and also
more complete information regarding
those irregulars who are in sympathy
with us, as well as the character of
their leaders. Judging from the rec
ommendation given you by Colonel
Maitland felt that you were peculiar
ly adapted to render this service. How
ever, Sergeant Wyatt. | propose stat
ing plainly that this may prove an
exceedingly dangerous detail, and IL
you decide to accept 1t. 1t must be
done as a volunteer"
He paused questioningly, and / drew
quick breath. realizing suddenly the
seriousness of the situation and the
importance of my decision.
Il am perfectly ready to go, sir"
Ewell broke in impatiently with his
high-pitched voice.
May / ask If it be generally known
in Green Briar that you are enlisted
in the Confederate service?"
ITO but very few, SIR" | answered,
turning to look across at my unex-
pected questioner. ITO none / am at
all likely to encounter. My mother and
left the county at the first outbreak.
My fathers affiliations were with the
Union element"
Most fortunate. Nothing could be
better. General jackson. The SER
geant can very safely travel as Fed
eral officer in search of recruits. The
matter of papers can. of course. be
easily arranged"
Jackson turned toward his aide.
What Federal troops are now gar
risoning Charleston, Swami"
"An Ohio brigade, with regiment
of Pennsylvania cavalry. There is also
company of heavy artillery outside
the town."
The commander leaned his head on
his hand.
1T was not my original plan to
send you into the lines of the enemy
in a Federal uniform. However, Gen
eral Ewell's Judgment is probably cor
rect. Have you late army list there,
Colonel Swami"
Eyes, sir, issued the fourteenth"
He turned the pages slowly. leaning
forward to the light. Here is a Lieu
tenant Raymond, Third u s. cavalry,
reported on recruiting detail. His
regiment is stationed at Fairfax
Court House"
He will answer as well as any
other. 1t is scarcely probable the
man would be known in that remote
section. What is the full name? and
where is he from?"
Charles H.; appointed from Yer
mont"
Colonel Swan will arrange the
necessary papers and equipment. Or
derby, have Major Kline step in here
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

dicated. until l came to where the
other animal--a rangy. ill-groomed
sorrel-was securely hidden l had
blindly stepped into a trap. but just
what kind l could not as yet deter
mine. must win the mans conf
dence, and learn what could. The
fellow. whoever he might prove to be.
was evidently in concealment.
Whoever he might prove to be-spy.
scout, bushwhacker or -deserter-be-
yond all question he possessed inti-
mate knowledge of the country lying
beyond the Alleghenies. He knew the
existing conditions there, and was &C
quainted with the people. Once his
confidence could be fully secured, pro-
yiding his sympathies were with the
cause of the South, as was most prob
able, his information would be of the
utmost value Reticent as he was.
suspicious and close-mouthed, a silent.
typical mountaineer, he could surely
DE induced to let fall some scrap of
information. And somewhere along
the way an opportunity must surely
arise whereby ! might escape from his
company. il such a. move became
really desirable.
Revolving these thoughts rapidly in
my mind, ! returned to the hut, care
fully bearing the bundle containing
the federal uniform tucked under my
arm. The gaunt mountain4er, busily
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

at once. All, Kline, have you among
your trophies of war a Federal lieu
tenants uniform which will probably
fit this man?"
Il believe SO, sir" and the officer
addressed ran his eye appraisingly
over my figure. ANY particular regi-
ment?"
Third United States cavalry. Have
it pressed and sent here at once, Sc
curely wrapped, together with saber
and revolvers. Sergeant. do you de-
sire better mount?"
mo. sir, my horse Is fresh and q
good traveller"
Then that will be all. Kline; ex-
cept, of course, complete Federal cav.
airy equipment for the horse"
The officer saluted and disappeared,
the door instantly closing behind
him. cutting on the hum of voices
without There was moment of ST.
lence.
You had better retain your present
dress until after you leave the valley"
counseled Jackson, slowly. Swan
will furnish you with a pass. which
should be carefully destroyed after
passing our pickets at Covington. It
will be of no service to you beyond
that point. My best wishes for your
success. Sergeant Wyatt"
He stood up. and felt the firm
grasp Of his hand. Then Ashby grip
ped my shoulder.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22


bucksho between which
When the shell
throughout
needless
This the
problem
poecles flying
perling o its navg
weapons thar
light machine rife bud
let's, installed aeros
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

Lock
cy opposite the mpo palace This taken by the United
way a
shouldered doublechnned bgwaisted
Iody m thought museben
that
city of Pekin
the vase leart the Chinese men returned
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

Under low 90
this officer entitled this Of
~
This only of almost
negligence
ofHce -- $3.50 sAi1
an orrr oe..- =.
house $40 and charge maximum Of $50 allow
while
from the real and the h,s
oh nisl
been exposed under the Downey regime . ' o u
reportaa
cheered o. Downey 800 ~s1'a.''sS II
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

one pound of high explosive-enough
to blow a flying machine to smither-
Gems or to infiict dangerous damage
upon Zeppelin or other dirigible.
Commander Davis is the navy's
foremost inventor. 1t was he who not
long ago originated a new kind of
torpedo gun which is under considera-
ton by the department.
One remarkable feature of his
aero gum is that it shoots both
ways. For loading, it is broken" in
the middle. where the big cartridge
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
Made Hin Ache All Over.

The little cottage is Of that capacity
where there is always room for one
more. One night small Tommy had to
he awakened and his bed made ready
for late and unexpected guest. While
they were trying to decide whether to
fix his bed in the morris chair or on
the floor he fretfully wished they
would hurry up. Why Tommy" said
his mother, you don't want to be a
selfish little boy, Go your" Stretching
out and starting for the morris chair.
he said: Mother. Im SO unselfisb
now l ache all oyer."
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
Why They Cheered Transfer Of George E. DowneY

HERS on the transfer of George Downey
OF the
department in which Downey
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
New Air Fighting Gun That Shoots Both WAYS

NEW aihghtg gun is undergoing trial
the United States
Commander Ceand Davis u NJ
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
Lock and Key Of Peking Interested These Two

Wo Chinese stood
exhibit
evident their excitement
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

scribed as verging upon graft. In
some instances. it is admitted in the
comptroller's Office, the apparent
graft" was perfectly regular under
the law. but even in these Downey
held it to be illegitimate and declined
to approve vouchers which technical
~ seemed to be correct.
For example, an army officer sta
toned in the tropics put in claim
for his fuel allowance of SIS for
heating his home," and threatened
the comptroller's office with dire con-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
Queer contradIcEIor

Z can't understand why my husband
don't like cats"
Nothing queer about dislike Of
that sort"
But he's so fond Oh q little kitty
they have at his club.3p
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22

WHICH one OF them copied the Informal
ton on the accompanying card.
Curiosity is contagious. AS soon
as the Chinese had passed on another
person who had been watching from
the fish pond went over to the case.
At first sight the exhibit looked like a
cistern pump of old and rusty iron,
and lying by it another piece of the
same ancient metal that might be a
sort of lever, say, about three feet
long. Its dramatic interest for the
Orientals lay in the printing on the
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-10-22
INTERNATIONAL
SUNlNSOOOL
LESSON
(By e. o. SELLERS, Acting Director OF
the Sunday School Course. the Moody
Bible Institute. Chicago)
LESSON FOR OCTOBER "a
eLlsHA's HEAVENLY DEFENDERS

LESSON TExT-II Kings 6:s-23.
GOLDEN TEXT-The angel OF Jehovah
encampeth round about them that fear
him, and delivereth them.-Ps. 34:7.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
QUALITY AIM OF
BADGER FRUIT MEN

The Wisconsin State Horticultural
society has adopted a standard label
bearing the words, Grown in Wiscon-
sin" 1t has not, as yet, been used,
for the reason that orr fruit has not
ben fully standardized. But the idea
is a tremendous one. To look forward
to the time when Grown in Wiscon-
sin" will mean as much to the con.
sumner of fruit as Made in Germany
has meant to the buyer of toys is per-
haps not overly optimistic. Once self
pride has raised the standard of pre-.
duction then will Wisconsin fruit
growers become enthusiastic over the
1Aality Of their product.
Even though it has not been found
practical as yet to apply the label to
fruit, every Wisconsin fruit man
should boost the fruit production Of
the state II his own product is the
best he can make it. he can turn TO aid
the work Of shipping associations; he
can ask himself and his neighbor IL
they are not ready to have it known
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
SHAWAN0 WOMAN
VICTIM OF STOMACH
Mrs. Herbert Hare Gains Every Day
After Taking Wonderful
Remedy.

Mrs. Herbert Hare of Shawano,
Wis. was a victim of stomach and di-
gestive ailments. She tried many rem
edies and sought relief in many ways.
Al last she decided to try Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. The swift results
astonished her. She wrote:
81 am gaining every day since TAX
ing your remedy and tonic Shall con-
tinue TO take it until l am sure | am
in permanent good health Enclosed
find an order for dozen and a half
bottles for my suffering friends, for /
know 1t will cure them"
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives per.
manent results for stomach, liver and
intestinal ailments. Eat as much and
whatever you like. No more distress
after eating. pressure of gas in the
stomach and around the heart. Get one
bottle of your druggist now and try it
on an absolute guaranteed not salts.
factory money will be returned.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
RenzoI and ToIuol.

Dr.. Rittmans production of toluol
and benzol from petroleum is also OF
Importance if the process is sufficient
" cheap TO be of commercial use. In
this regard, too, the doctor was no
ticeably cautious not TO commit him
self. Professor Lietnii made "benzene
and toluene" fbenzol and toluoD in
1877 from Russian petroleum. Later
the Nobel brothers did the same thing
In their laboratory. In 1904 v. Oglo-
bin described the preparation o. ben
zene. toluene, xylene. etc, i1 consid-
cradle quantities, from the Russian
crude oil.
II should, perhaps Re noted that the
Russian crude oil differs somewhat
from that Of Pennsylvania, being rich
IN hydrocarbons Of the naphthene Sc
ries. instead Of those belonging to the
paraffine group
Plainly none Of these early inven.
tons was of commercial importance.
for the bulk of the supply of benzol
and toluol still comes from coal tar
The value Of Doctor Rittmans proc
ess depends almost solely upon its
eheapness.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
Love--And Understanding.

ITO know all is to pardon ALL" our
French friends tell us. Yet love and
trust win supply the lack of knowledge
and produce the same happy end In
spite of the fact that the natures Of
men and women are different, it is pos
slble for a man and woman to live
happily together. although not under.
standing each other. This lack of un-
derstanding is for their good. II man
knew every thought, feeling and mo-
tive Of woman, what would his love
be worth? Love is faith. True love
knows no Jealousy, no doubt. II is be-
cause man does not know a woman.
but has faith in her purity and hon
esty, that he is so dear 20 her. She
knows that he Is taking her upon trust.
as she takes him, and it is their faith
in one another that unds them. There
are no riffs in the rosy cloud of true
love. for tru. love - perfect faith. and
the cloud that is riddled by the shafts
Of doubt and jealousy is a ragged
cloud that reflects only a little Of the
sunshine Of life, while the greater part
filters through and is lost in the mlsts
beyond
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
LABEL THAT AIDS
POTATO GROWERS

Gan attractive package and guaran-
ty label, coupled with present uni
form size, will eventually place the
Wisconsin potato in hundreds of new
markets. The right kind of advertis-
ing and proper packing for market
will give Wisconsin tubers the distinc-
ton they deserve" This is the way
H. C. Cheyney, one of the leading
railroad men of the middle West sizes
up the situation.
Wisconsin raises 30,00O,OO0 bushels
of potatoes on its 100000 acres de-
voted to commercial potato growing
Fully $4,000 carloads are shipped out
of the state 1t is easy to see how
a standard label attached to sacks
containing sorted and graded potatoes
would help to spread abroad the fame
OF the Badger "spud." In order to
promote better methods in the grow
ing and handling of the potato crop
the Wisconsin Potato Growers as
ISOLATION is cooperating with the Col
lege of Agriculture in carrying on
a campaign looking toward the guar
anteeing of potaIo-seed shipments and
straight car lots of commercial table
stock The word Grown in Wiscon-
sin" upon a sack of potatoes will, II
possible, be made to signify that the
product within the sack is in every
way a superior one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

The Farm Name Has Advertising Value
acres back in the days of the pioneers.
Then If the farm is near and dear to
you, and worthy of your best efforts,
and capable of producing bigger and
better crops. herds and f1ocks, why de-
lay longer in christening it?
Here are some characteristic farm
names: Hillside, State Line, Wayside,
Sunnybrook, Three Oaks, Riverview,
Fair View, Lone Pine, Maple Lawn and
The Knobs, based upon location and
environment; Wern Farm, The Manx
Farm, Anoka Farm and Bairdland, Gam
lily, ancestral or traditional names: and
lastly, such titles as Hearts Desire,
Hadisway and Homeatlast, based upon
some fanciful suggestion.
OF course. farmers do not often
name their farms for sentimental rea.
sons alone. It's good business, and
they know it. 1t pays to advertise
On this, Charles Dillon, a well-known
agricultural writer, has recently said:
why don't you advertise, Mr.
Farmer? Get a name for your farm
and then advertise your farm by name
Suppose you choose the name of Fair
view. Then buy under the name Fair
view, sell under the name Fairview,
have your butter marked Fairview,
print Fairview on your berry boxes
and have eggs marked Fairview, paint
Fairview on your wagon boxes and
have Fairview printed on your letter
heads and envelopes. 1t won't be long
before the name of your farm is
known and the people will be calling
for your products. THE town mer-
chant advertises and the farmer can
just as well advertise his butter. eggs
and produce"