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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
AN ACRE AND HARD WORK.

Real estate men who are now cut
ting up parts of the state, along in
terurban railroads especially, into
"acre FARMS have listed the follow
ing as some of the things that can
be grown on an acre OF soil, and
while reading it remember that an
acre is a piece of land which meas
ures just 209 feet each way:
On one acre you can raise 500
bushels of tomatoes.
On one acre you can raise 800
bushels of potatoes.
On one acre you can raise 1000
bushels of asparagus each year and
not replant it for ten years.
On one acre you can raise 200
bushels of strawberries.
On one acre you can raise 1000
quarts of blackberries.
On one acre you can raise 100
bushels of currants.
On one acre you can raise 5000
heads of cabbage.
On one acre you can raise 150,-
900 cucumber pickles.
An acre ought also to raise 100
bushels of corn, but as a matter of
fact it produces only 33 bushels on
an average and often the growers
have to wait and watch and wonder
whether il is going to produce any
thing. The men who do the figuring
do not always count the rains and
the drouths, the bugs and worms and
the frosts that come too late in the
spring or too early in the autumn.
1t is all certain enough in figures,
but it is not always equally certain
in reality Nevertheless enough re-
mains TO show that it does not re-
quire many acres to support a man
and his family if he will get down
on his hands and knees and do the
work that intensified farming and
small farming calls for. But the
average man would rather ride on
a plow over 160 acres than crawl on
his hands and knees over one acre,
says the Cedar Rapids Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

they have labored.
The Evangelists are at the present
time in the midst of q Great Union
Evangelistic Campaign, under the au-
spices of the churches Of Sauk Rap
ids, MINI. The reports are very in
teresting to know, large crowds are
attending the campaign coming every
night, the seating capacity of the
large tent taxed to the utmost. Dele
cations from the surrounding towns
coming in special cars to the meetings.
The evangelists and the people are
expecting great things to happen at
Sauk Rapids.
The Sauk Rapids people are not the
only ones that are expecting great
things to happen, the Burr Oak peo-
pie are plannings on gerat things, the
Christian people are organizing
themselves into different committees
all working before the evangelists ar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
THE MODERN FARMER.
The Fable of the Husband and the
Modern Farm Machinery.

Once upon time, on a fertil'
farm that was bounded on all side
by other fertile farms, there dwell
a tiller of the soil whose quarter
section was a veritable museum o.
alleviators of the WEAKNESS so otter
]closely associated with farm work
His shed reminded one of a machin-
cry exhibit at state fair. He plow-
ed with steam, sawed his wood with
gasoline and pitched hay with elec-
tricity. Most of his working hours
were spent sitting on stool winding
the handspring on some patented
contrivance that did the perspiring
and assumed all tired feelings and
back aches.
Inside the house, however, it was
different. The wife performed her
usual Monday wash-day task by the
same methods that the good house
wives had employed while Ben
Franklin was printers devil. The
only modern invention in the kit
chen was a newfangled egg beater
that the wife had received in ex-
change for six hundred of her hus-
bands tobacco tags and twelve cents
in stamps.
One day the rural carrier brought
a letter telling of the arrival of a
baby boy at the home of the oldest
son in a neighboring county-seaJ.
The old lady never rested until she
had exchanged portion of the but
ter-and-egg money she kept in the
blue china cup on the top shelf of
the cupboard, for a railroad ticket
to the scene of the wonderful event
The old man stayed at home to oil
up the machinery. He. also resolved
to do the housework during his wife's
absence. Three weeks later when
the wife returned she found her lord
and master sweeping the parlor with
an electric vacuum cleaner, while a
power washer did the washing, q
motor c'lurn did the cturning ard
a selfsaeting sewing marhine swss
merrily repairing a barbed wire snag
in the old mans overalls.
Mbral-Labor saving devices are
useless and unnecessary so long as
the other fellow does the work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
HOGS AND CATTLE
GAIN IN IOWA TAX
Million g. Hogs in the State Now
Than e . We're Year Ago.
TOTAL vALt% vEsTOCK
EsTM% . $2ss, 45s,O ,O57
Swine Jump From W,36S in
1914 to 4,363,75 an 1918.
sheep Show Decrease.

Iowa had a big increase in the
number. of hogs and cattle on farms,
in spite of the foot and mouth dis
ease and the strained financial con.
ditions last fall, according to the
1915 assessment reports sent to the
auditor of state.
The report prepared by w. H.
Williams, revenue clerk of the audi
tors department, shows that hogs in
creased from 3,7S0,36S in 1914 to
4,631,751 in 1915. The 1914 report
valued hogs then on the farms at
$33,S65,4 ,42S. The 1915 report places
the value of hogs at $36,094,17S.
it is believed all hogs are accounted
for.
More Cattle Here.
Cattle increased in numbers also.
In 1914 there were 2,9O4,S95 head
of cattle in the state, valued at $91,-
439,91S. The 1915 report shows
3,083,S21 head of cattle valued at
$95,610,970. These values are for
taxation purposes only and do not
represent the true value. Owing to
the fact that many counties have re-
duced values of live stock, the execu-
tive council will have the task of
equalizing assessments between the
counties to do all over again.
The value of all live stock in Iowa
is reported by the assessors at $685.
458,057. The United States census
bureau recently published figures on
Iowa live stock showing the values
at three times the figures reported
by the assessors.
Sheep Decrease.
The number of sheep in Iowa de-
creased. In 1914 there were 49,
324 head in the state. The 1915
report shows SCI, $50
The reports show 1,26S,S22 horses
on Iowa farms and 1,434 mules. APP
parently the purchase of horses and
mules for war purposes had not cut
into the Iowa supply to any great ex-
tent by the time the assessors made
their rounds.
The number of cattle in feeding
showed big increase. In 1914 there
Were 24O,483 head. The new re-
ports show 325,997 head of cattle in
feeding in this state. There are 463,-
444 head of heifers one year old.
The Lee county report was the
last to reach the capital. 1t showed
such a big reduction in the assess
ment of real estate that when added
to the other ninetyinine counties it
reduced the average value per acre
about 20 cents. The completed table
shows lands assessed at an average
of $64.91 an acre. In 1913 the av-
erage per acre was $66.S1. There
are 34,00O,00O' acres of land in Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
WHERE THERE'S A WILL.

A gentleman from Des Moines was
visiting in town day before yester-
day. He gets salary of S1,SOO a
year, clerking. He has wife and
three children that he is supporting
in good shape and educating we'll.
He has been able to buy home and
get it paid for, and out of his salary
he is now saving 5000 a year. In
other words, this means that he is
living in Des Moines on very COM
Portable scale and supporting a
family of five OF them for S75 a
month. There are lot of young men
and young women who may read
this little editorial squib who should
sit down and talk to themselv
about these three visitors in Shen-
andoah.-Shenandoah World.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

Twenty-Five years ago j. F. Grave
became the editor and proprietor Of
the Waverly Independent and has
been on the job ever since, giving
to his readers one of the best week
lies in northern Iowa. A few months
since he also became owner of the
Republican of Waverly which he con-
solidated with the Independent un-
der the title of "The Independent Re-
publican" In the last issue of the
paper he makes his quarter century
bow, hale and hearty as ever. Here's
wishing you everything that is com
ing to you Joseph. which we are
bound to say Is good and plenty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
Solid for Cummins.

Dubuque TimesUournal: Senator
Cummins' name will be presented 70
the 1916 national convention as a
candidate for president and he will
receive the solid support of the Iowa
delegation There will be no other
candidate from Iowa. 1t behooves
Iowans, therefore, to be unstinted in
their endorsement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
Roauet TO Iowa Bankers.

The publication called the Chica-
go Banker hands this boquet TO Iowa
bankers: Iowa, without single
large city has bank deposits OF over
billion. That's why her bankers
are in demand in the larger city
banks. They not only know banking.
but they know farming, manufactur-
ing. industrial and all other branch
es for making state prosperous,
She simply can't be beat."s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
PROSPERITY NOTE.

Waterloo. Courier: Corn
is reported as having a good
root and with favorable con-
ditions until the early frosts
the splendid state of Iowa Is
not going to fall short OF an
average crop. when score
or more years are compared.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
bachelors and Spinsters Taxed.

A tax on all bachelors and spin
sters over twenty-eight years or age
has been enacted by the German town
of Reichenberg. In addition to the
ordinary income tax, they will be as
sessed S per cent on incomes less
than $500 a year, the rate rising to
is per cent on incomes of over ST.
800. IA,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
BERRY CRATES SENT BY POST

Postmaster General Burleson has
ordered that the size limit for par
cells for parcel post shipment be in
creased to a combined length and
girth of S4 inches, which will per-
nit the mailing of standard size fruit
and berry crates. The old limits were
72 inches, length and girth, and
there has been widespread demand
for its increase. The postmaster gen.
eral also authorized the establish
ment of a receipt system for parcel
post packages similar to that EN-
ployed by express companies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21


rive, ready to do great work when
the campaign begins.
Evangelist j. M. Wood, has had
years of experience in the evangelis-
tic work, the Lord blessing his efforts
wherever he goes. Rev. Wood is a
powerful preacher, 'live wire" he
holds the attention of his audience, he
has a wonderful delivery, the Lord
has given him the power to sway his
audience from laughter to tears. He
is God consecrated man and one
very pleasant to meet socially.
c. B. Brooks, Chorus Leader and
Soloist has made music his life study,
having studied at different conserva-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

Archbishop Quigley, who died at
Rochester last week had prop
erty valued at $70,0O0,000 in his
care and yet died penniless. He was
the head of the largest and most cos
mopolitan of Catholic diocese in the
world. yet died practically penniless."
That is the announcement made by
DR.. D. ]. Dunno. priest of the Holy
Name Cathedral, Chicago. 1t is said
that every dollar that came to Arcl'-
bishop Quigley was turned to the
use of charity, to the amelioration OF
human suffering, to healing the sick
and feeding the hungry. If all the
good that is told about Quigley is
true, he was well prepared for hea-
ven, and he has found heaven well
prepared for him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

Short ladies' avoid much trimming
on their skirts, says a fashion writ
er. Yes. and so should long ladies
If their husbands are short.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
PROSPERITY NOTE.

Burlington Hawk-Eye:-
Don't lose any sleep worrying
about the condition of Iowa
crops. Iowa crops have a
way OF getting there I'm spite
of Hades and high water.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

A person may walk crooked with
out being crooked but being drunk
most of the time is nearly as bad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

DR.. Z. F. Otis says the lip-to-lip
kiss must go. We would remind the
doctor that it does "go" and proba-
bly, always will "go."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

When a friend rises to great
heights you must. of course, be con-
tent to admire from a distance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

When love is blind, how is it that
so many fall in love at first sight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21

If you are shy of enemies, forgive
a few Of your friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-05


brdSeye
distinctly which
repeated,
THIS DEN OR LIBRARY SUITE ARM CHAIR ROCKER 80. ~
PICTURED.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-05

You have other uses for your money; no
doubt, but not for articles that are as neces-
sary for your home comfort. You are too
busy; everybody-who amounts to anything
lis busy, but not too busy to take adj
vantage of this great money saving opPOF-
tunity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-05

Thousands shrink from making decision
as IT were curse. They always prefer to
put off" rather than decide and act. 1t is
a weakness that is fatal to success as well
as economy.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
Fraternal Brotherhood

Last night, Maricopa Lodge, No. 4: held it's regular session. That it was full of pep from start to finish is expressing 1t mildly. Many can- didates were initiated and were more than pleased with the work which was augmented by the splendid show ing cf the escort team.
 The escort team is under the able captainship of Sister White. which accounts for the good work. The La dies Bazaar, is stirring up interest not only among the members but the public in general. The ladies of the Fraternal Brotherhood never start anything they cant finish.
 Our last social dance was a grand success and it is hoped the next social dance. November 9th. will have an equally good attendance. With q good time .n store for everybody, why shouldn't they come?
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
kniuhts of Columbus

With 200 fat quail in cold storage, and at least 100 more on the way. | Chef F.. A. Trincano is ready and eaS- CT to begin the preparation of the big l 'mulligan" to be served the Knights of Columbus and their friends at Py thian hall Tuesday evening.
 By way of variety, Chef Trincano | has called upon Lecturer P. c. GettinS l for twenty-five cottontail rabbits and | fifty doves, and these will be forth coming if the crack shots of Marcos de Niza council have any luck at all. For the past three days several of the gun experts have kept the quail and doves moving in all parts of the Salt River valley. Trincano is now assured of plenty Of birds for the biggest and best ''mulligan' he has yet cooked in Phoenix.
 Ex-Governor Richard E. Sloan will be the principal speaker on the pro- gram for the evening, and has chosen as his topic, citizenship The well known ability of eX-GoVernor Sloan as a polished orator assures that his remarks will be well worth hearing.
 Lecturer Gettins has prepared program that will open the eyes and please the ears of the 250 who are
  not disclosing all that he has arranged he has announced such stars as Mesrs. Kellogg, Myers and Enyart.
 Every member of this trio has had numerous offers to go upon the stage, but preferring the wonderful climate of the Salt River Valley and the op- pOrtunities offered in this section for prosperity and advancement has re- peatedly refused to be taken away by alluring salaries and the promise of fame.
 Not since Marcos de NiZa council was organized in 1907 has there been such meeting as that of Tuesday night promises to be. A n invitation is extended to every resident of the city and vicinity, who is eligible to membership to be present.
 State Deputy J. H. Morgan has sent word that he will be here from Pres colt to eat 'mulligan" and meet the boys. Morgan will respond to the subject. If Not. Why Not?"
 Members are urged to tell their friends about this meeting and to have them present. The regular cOun- | cil session has been cancelled and the ! fun will start promptly at o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
Wcman's Benefit Association of the
 Maccabees

Maricopa Review No. i, held their regular meeting in Moose hall at tine regular time with all officers at their stations. Several communications were acted upon and placed into ac- ton.
 The sewing club met last Thursday with Mrs. Jane Funk and several articles were finished as well as new work started. The social hour was spent in exchanging patterns. fol- lowed by a short story. several musi- cal selections were rendered and a dainty luncheon was served. All leaving well pleased with the charm ing efforts Of our hostess who never fails to please.
 Thursday November 11-15, the sew ing club will meet with Mrs. Birdie karls, 929 East Taylor. Bring thiTbles for this will be the day for needle work for baby dolls are here and must be taken care of. Wednesday
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
EDUCATIONAL PATH
 LEADS INTO COURT
Boy Accused CT Threatening Principal
 Of Osborn School

Little school girls not yet in their teens were called as witnesses in disturbance of the peace case in the
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07

Vic F. Hanny. who does not be- lieVe in suffrage is an ardent adVo- cate of woman as household manager should not share his income with his wife but give her all of it because she Is the better financier.
 "The home should be managed just as any business establishment. The income is the capital which it is the wife's right to invest according to her own judgment for the husband has no more license to interfere in the nagement of household affairs than the wife in the dictation of business venture" says MT. Hanny.
 At the same time he is of the opin- ion that all matters in which both are concerned should be freely discussed. Too often he thinks a financial crash is blamed on the wife while in realty the eXtraVagant woman is the result of the foolish man. "A man should inform his wife of his circumstances and then she will know best how to regulate the expenditure. If she is at all practical and the majority of Wo- men know instinctiVely how to be in home management, she will live with in the income. While l do not believe in stinting in the home which after all is mans only life yet l would have a bit of the income saved.''
 His thrift would not be exercised for the proverbial rainy day however, but for the wife's pin money and for the great and glorious holiday that they might some day enjoy together.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07

Hire a little salesman at The Repub- lican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
GLENDALE

Mrs. J. F. Pothast assisted by Mi5s
 Ruby Bankhead entertained at ha.'
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
Odd Fellows

\ large attendance of visitors greeted Phoenix Lodge again at the last session which is most gratifying. So many brothers turning out goes
 to show the high regard they hold for the order and the practice of
 Friendship. Love and Truth" the corner stone of Odd Fellowship After
 business Of importance was trans acted, the third degree was conferred on the waiting candidates Dr. H. T. Bailey whose office is in the Creighton Building, has transferred bis member ship from New Mexico to this lodge.
 The following brethren were among the visitors: C. D. Bradman of kineO Lodge, No. e4, Dover. Maine: E,. Ashjion of Kindley Lodge, No. 1922, Chicago, H.; and H. P. Chaffe of Twin Falls Lodge, No. 23 Twin Falls Idaho This lodge is at all times glad to receive visitors. Notice to that effect is sent out to all their home lodges by the presiding officer Just a word to the members of Phoe- nix Lodge, remember the semi-an- nual election is drawing night. and if you wish to see your lodge proper. you should get busy before the end VI tic Ntd' bHlS IS SOOU tune or the year to make hay while the sun is shining. Are you with us?
 50 matter what the weather may he, you can always have sunshine in the heart.
 The Noble Grand received a CODY of the Idaho Odd Fellow which con tains d report from the Sovereien Grand Lodge in 91st annual session. in the exposition city, with it's new legislation and changes, which are of interest to all odd Eel lows and Rebekahs.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 RESOLVES ID DECORATE
The Following Resolution Has Been Sent to All Phoenix Merchants
 by the Chamber Of Commerce

WHEREAS, the Arizona State Fair will be held in our good city of Phoe- nix, during the week of November 15 to 20. and
 WHEREAS, The Fair does bring to Phoenix each year visitors from all parts of the state, and
 WHEREAS, It gives us great deal of pleasure to meet Arizonians and to welcome them to our midst.
 l, therefore, respectfully urge and appeal to all citizens to adequately decorate buildings, stores and resi- dences so that the city may have. during the week of the Fair. a gala appearance, and the visitors feel that they are truly welcome.
 Let us all decoratei THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. II. NJ. FRAMEWORK, President.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
CH|LDREKS HOME ASSN
 PERFECTS LEGAL BRANCH
Final Organization Meeting to Be Held at Adams Hotel Next
 Thursdav

The local branch of the Arizona Childrens Home Association had a preliminary meeting at the Adams Hotel Friday evening. The next meeting is called for Thursday even ing, when officers will be chosen This meeting will be at 7:3O o'clock, Adams hotel.
 The association is strictly nOn-s sec tarian and it is desirable that repre- sentatives of all local churches will be present. The association is meet ing with very good support through out the state, and is caring for quite a number of children at the Tucson home.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07

justice court yesterday. As the tiny
 testifiers took the stand Judge Par ker in a kindly tone asked them if they knew the significance of the oath and after an affirmative reply the judge swore in the youngsters. The girls, pupils of the Osborn school were there to tell of a con versation between their Principal, George A. Judson, and Walter Hale, the defendant in the suit. A num- Der of chums of the boy corrOborated his story in which he denied making the threatening statement to MT. Judson. of which he was accused.
 Young Hale, whose middle name is 'trouble.' according to his own story was dismissed by Judge Parker after being admonished to adhere to the and narrow path.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
Poy7I Neiehbors

The R. N. A. Thimble Club was delightfully."- entertained Tuesday after noon by Neighbors Daggs ard Calla- han. at the home of Neiehbor Ca!la- han. The afternoon was spent quilt piecing. Some of the ladies claimed to be amateures at piecing quilts but by the progress they made one would think they were old timers. Several blocks were completed. If the ladies will do as well at the next meeting the R. N. A. will have an other quilt to dispose of A short business meeting was held after which dainty refreshments were served. It will he announced later where the club will meet next.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-07
Opposite City Hall

Every Wednesday "The Black Box" Every Saturday "The Broken Coin." Every Sunday a Universal Feature.