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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the appointment of an
executrix of the estate of Herman
Lang, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
executrix of the estate of Herman
Lang late of Frankville township, in
the county of Winneshiek, state of
Iowa, deceased, testate, and has TAX
en- upon herself that trust by quail
flying as the law directs. All per-
sons having emands upon the estate
of the said deceased are required to
exhibit the same; and persons in
debted to said estate are called upon
to make payment to
KATIE LANG,
Executrix
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, February
18th. 1915. 7-4w
FRANK SAYRE, Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an
executor of the estate of Peter ia
cobson, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
executor of the estate Of Peter ia
cobson, late of Lincoln township, in
the county of Winneshiek, state OF
Iowa, deceased, testate, and has
taken upon himself that trust by Civ
ing bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the es-
tate of the said deceased are re-
quired to exhibit the same; and per-
sons indebted to said estate are called
upon to make payment to
o. C. CARLSBORG,
Executor
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Feb g.
1915. cav
AUBOLEE G. NELSON, Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
NOTICE OF BRIDGE LETTING.

The Board of Supervisors of Win
neshiek County, Iowa, will receive
proposals and bids for the following
described bridges at the Auditors Of
flee in DEBORAH. Iowa, up to 10 o.
clock A. M. Wednesday March 10,
I1915.
MESTAD BRIDGE, East line Sc II
Section 20, Highland Township, so
TT. steel truss, concrete floor, 16 1T.
roadway, reinforced concrete abut-
ments and wings.
TAKLE BRIDGE, NEH NWA
Section 23, Highland Township, 60
TT. steel truss, wood floor, 16 1T.
roadway, reinforced concrete abut-
ments and wings.
HAAS BRIDGE No. 1, SEA NE u
Section 5, DEBORAH Township, SO IT.
steel truss, concrete floor, Is TT.
roadway, reinforced concrete abut-
ments and wings.
HAAS BRIDGE No. 2, NWA NE
"A Section 5, DEBORAH Township, So
IT. steel truss. concrete floor, Is It.
roadway, reinforced concrete abut-
ments and wings.
BOHEMIAN CREEK BRIDGE,
East line SEA Section IS, Sumner
Township, So TT. steel truss, con-
crete floor, 16 TT. roadway, reinforc-
ed concrete abutments and wings.
FRISTAD BRIDGE, South line Sc
Il SWA Section IL, Calmar Town
ship, 80 IT. l beam span, concrete
floor, 16 foot roadway, reinforced
concrete abutments and wings.
PERRY BRIDGE, East line Sc n
lSWA Section Is, Bloomfield Town
ship. "a TT. beam span, concrete
floor, 16 TT. roadway, reinforced con-
crete abutments and wings.
RYAN BRIDGE, West line NV u
NWA Section 80, Burr Oak Town
ship, 22 TT. / beam Span, concrete
floor, 16 foot roadway, reinforced
concrete abutments and wings.
STENO BRIDGE, East line NEA
SEA Section 2S, Hesper Township
"a TT. i beam span, concrete floor,
16 TT. roadway, reinforced concrete
abutments and wings.
25,50O pounds structural steel,
fabricated for four / beam spans.
Price received to be Price per pound
F.. 0. B. DEBORAH.
Instruction to Bidders.
PLANS and specifications on
file at the Office of the County Engi-
lneer.
Bids to be received for Bridges
according to Plans on file, also speci-
| fly per yard for extra yardage and
deduction per yard for less yardage
than plans call for, in reinforced con-
crete abutments.
3.-All Bridges to be built accord.
ing to the specifications of the State
Highway Commission.
A certified check for five pei
cent (5%) of bid. made payable to
County Auditor shall be filed with
each bid, which, in the case of the
bidder Cor bidders) receiving the
award, should he fail to execute a
contract and file bond within ten
(1O) days after the acceptance OF
his bid, shall be forfeited to the
county as liquidated damages.
| 5.-The successful bidder will be
required to furnish a bond for fiji.
ty per cent 5000 of cost of bridge
issued by responsible surety, approx.
ed by the Board and drawn to pro-
tect the County and any sub-contrac.
tor
| 6.-All concrete work to be com.
pleted by Nov. l, 1915, unless an ex.
tension is given by the County Engi.
neer and on condition that such work
will be protected against freezing.
THE County reserves the right
to waive defects and reject any OIL
all bids.
OSCAR WINGER,
County Auditor
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, this Isl
J day of March, 1915. Civ
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Worked on section; Left $780,
900 Estate.

Rockwell, Ia, March Michael
Conran, who died here recently fur
nished an example of what thrift
will do. He left to his wife a deed
to 1880 acres of the best Cerro
Gordo county land, valued at 5000 an
acre, and also large sum of money
or convertible paper. In 1887 Con-
ran was section foreman on the old
Iowa Central railroad, with no mo-
ney to speak of and no credit. But
he saved from his meager earnings
and invested wisely. His estate will
inventory about 100000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Onick Action Wanted.

When one is coughing and splitting
with tickling throat, tightness in
chest, soreness in throat and lungs
head is aching and the whole
body racked with cough that won't
permit sleep-he wants immediate
relief. Thousands say Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound is the surest and
quickest acting medicine for coughs,
colds Group and la grippe. Engbert-
sons Pharmacy. March.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

THE Iowa legislators are going to
give the fellows who are away from
home as matter of necessity on
election dav chance to vote by
mai. This IS light and proper" saws
the Council Bluffs Nonpareil. But
the fellow who really deserves earn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Laid in Snow Bank 3 Days.

William McCutcheon farmer of
near Denison is reported to have
been thrown from horse into a pile
of snow where he lay unconscious
for two days. His feet were badly
frozen but otherwise he suffered no
ill effects it is claimed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03
Welcome Information

Most middle aged men and women
are glad to learn that Foley Kidney
Pills give relief from languidness,
stiff and sore muscles and joints,
puffness under eyes, backache, blad-
der weakness and rheumatism.
They get results. Contain no harm
full drugs. Engbertsons Pharma-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

est considera1 Ton by legislators is
the one who neglects to vote with 2
polling place right at his door,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

In law it is good policy never to
plead what you need not, lest you
oblige yourself to prove what you Ian
not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

A wise man can get more knowl-
ly to get from a wise man
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-03-03

The driver in the above
dealer OF West Union with and side which
chine will travel the track well broken and make forty miles
inches SO tracks with an ordinary sled and the be easily
machine is the best devised
sensation wherever shown.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20

we were already friends by the time
We rounded the gravel drive to the front
door of the home and he was telling me
about the wonderful collection of moths
b" was making. The first thing after
dinner he suggested that his mother
and | 90 TO his room to see a new moth
that had emerged from the cocoon the
night before
Although the mother protested that
ought to rest from my journey and could
see the moth in the morning | sprang
up 10 go. for | wanted to efface the sad
impression Of the other poor boy from
my mind as quickly as possible. This
room was a cOzy den; soft browns and
and rugs. cabinet held the moths and
some interesting geological specime ms.
there Were books on the shelves and
writing desk Uttered with drawings of
some sort. And yet these people were
no better off. financially. If so WELL as
the other family, The difference the en-
NirOnment had made in the two boys
was apparent at a glance to the most
casual visitor. and ! cannot help but
feel that as the years go by il will
make an essential difference in the moral
characters Of the two men.
l wish | could tell YOU this as strongly
as feel il. mothers. but | want you
to ponder it and see if you. too. do not
come TO believe that your boy will not
be AS good man he should be il
he is crowded out Of the home while
he is small
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
HOUSE,
WINES
DAILY
ECONOMY,
CALENDAR
CANNING VEGETABLES.

Canned cucumber salad-Peel and cut
thin slices; put them in a big bowl.
sprinkle over one pint of salt and let
stand twenty-four hours. Then drain
ard pack the cucumbers in glass jars
holding one pint each: cover them with
coIS vinegar and let stand one week
Aft r this drain off the vinegar and to
each cupful put one cupful of sugar. one
half teaspoonful of cinnamon extract,
and the same of cloves: place the Vine
gar so seasoned over the fire. adding to
each pint one gill of water. and boil hve
minutes When cold pour the sour
syrup over the cucumbers, close the jars
tightly and set in cool place Cucum-
beers so prepared may be drained of the
picking fluid and dressed with oil and
pepper in the usual way; if they are not
sufficiently salt this seasoning may be
added.
Canned green peppers-Cut the peppers
in half removing seeds and stem: then
for two-quart jars boil one quart OF
water and two tablespoonfuls of salt for
five minutes. Remove this from the fire
and when perfectly cold pour it over the
peppers in the jars until these over
flow. close Jars tlShIN anu Keep theh III
q cool place. When wanted for use lay
the peppers for several hours in cold
water changing the water twice. or boil
them up for a few minutes, drain and
then put them in cold water Either OF
these PROCESSES will remove the brine and
the peppers can he used exactly like
fresh ones.
Canned tomatoes-Scald ripe tomatoes
with boiling water. remove the skin and
chop them in pieces: measure the pulp,
place it in kettle over the fire and boil
thirty minutes, removing the red scum
that rises: then while scalding hot put
the tomatoes in glass jars. close at once.
and set them upside down until cold. The
more the juice is pressed from tomatoes
when the jar is being filled the more
satisfactory will be the canned vegetable.
Copyright 49,
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
SQUAW BLANKET WRAPS,

Evening wraps, folding like suuaw
blankets about the shoulders are
used extensively in New York by
fashionable women. They are made
OF every variety of material and in
all colors
Chief among them is one made in
rose panne velvet, fitting loosely
about the shoulders to represent the
Indian blanket and folded crosswise.
Below the shoulders seven-inch band
of pleated velvet is attached to give
the appearance of a cape, says an
exchange. II is three-quarters length,
with the long back pointed and fin-
ished with a tassel at the point.
Another of Nile green is made or
taffeta silk. From the waist IL looks
like full effect, but the top re-
sembles the loose cape with flowing
sleeves and shell collar, lined with
shell pink or in ivory white. The skirt
is fastened about the waist, and when
one is standing the top falls and looks
like a huge she'll overskirt. The ef-
feet is striking and artistic.
3 Another is loose cape draped
from a beautiful shawl, brought to
this country more than fifty years
ago. The color is one new among
the very popular rose shades. with
fringe twelve inches wide. A black.
flowing collar is attached, the whole
making beautiful wrap.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
Answers to Correspondents.

Mrs. :. l.. writes: My little girls
hair is so thin and uneven that l am
distressed about it. 1t grows very slow
Ly and does not look glossy as it should.
lease tell me how to treat it,
Naseline is said to be a good hair toni.
Rub little into the roots of the hair
every night and see if that does not
improve il. 1t might be Il good plan to
have IN" hair cut short-shingled. We
used to call it. That will give the
new growth better chance.
Mrs. W. g. r. asks: DO You believe
in telling children fairy stories?'
Indeed l do l always told my children
Grimm's fairy tales when they were
small and ''Cindcrela" and Babes in
the Wood" aUd the Three Bears" and
when they grew older I read the Ara
Hian Night" to them and Hawthorne :
'Wonder Tales and all the other dear
delightful things that children love. The
ina EinatiOn needs cultivating as well
as the moral nature.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
WEAR YELLOW AND
AVOID BITES OF
THE MOSQUITO

Wear yellow this summer and YOU will
escape mosquito bites. no matter how
many Of these insects are buzZinS
around. The mosquito hates yellow. on
the other hand. il YOU wear dark blue.
you may b" sure that all the mosquitoes
in the vicinity will swarm to you. II
YOU TAX much as you sit on the porch
in the evening. mosquitoes will sting you:
while tn" silent members of your party
Will sit in peace. for the mosquito loves
tn" sound Of talking.
Prof. \. f. Shipley. +. r. s, Of Cam
bridge University. England who has
been conducting experiments with mos
qUitos and gnats in al countries infested
with these pests, has found them extra
ordinarily susceptible TO colors and
sounds. The result of his investiGa tions
has placed within reach of all simple
methods of protection against the har-
r. ssing annoyance
Following Prof. Shipleys exp, riments
DR.. Buchanan has made use OF dark blue
hangtngs on the walls of hospital wal dS
in India. The result surpassed all eX-
p"cta iinns. Thc mosquitoes upon entering
the wards Immediately flocked to the
dark hanginGs. leaving the patients free
from their unwelcome attentions The
system Is being widely adopted IN tropi-
cal countries.
An oriental explorer. who consulted
Prof. Shipley before starting on . scien-
,tifc expedition. lined his tents with dark
blue. Even in the mosquito infested re-
Sions of Africa the experiment proved
quite successful. The mosquitoes set
tied on the blue lining of his tent. and he
had taken the additional perccaution of
wearing khaki clothes. which colo- they
particularly dislike, he was able to en-
joy comparative peace.
The Shampagne-c shoes and
stockings. so fashionable this year. are
desirable not alone for their attractive
ness to the eye, but also for the scientific
reasons that they keep away mosquitoes
As the ankles are a favorite point of
attack, this style may be popular through
the summer months
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
The Cretonne Rare

Yes. they are using it by reams ana
square miles for every piece of fem
mime apparel under the sun. 1t start
ed with garden apron: a few sus-
penders were added and it was called
a garden frock." Then some one
thought that her especial pattern of
cretonne would make a cheerful sep
arate skirt for morning wear with
thin blouses, and. 10. a thousand other
people thought so, too. And now
there is cretonne coat suit In one
shop and cretonne lined coats in an.
other. while We have had whole bev-
les Of cretonns beach costumes for
the bathing season. Perhaps tn.
prettiest use Of this cheerful fabric is
for children's morning dresses, ana
when combined with plain colored
linen for pockets. collar. cuffa, and
sash and topped with quaint cree
tonne sun bonnet the effect II almost
too good to be true >s -
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
THE WOMAN'S HERALD
Aunt Chatty's Mothers Club
Conducted by Mrs. Charity Brush
THE BOYS ROOM

HIS real Mothers Club. for the benefit of mothers everywhere
who struggling with questions OF discipline training edpa
ton. clothing for the children Write Aur Chaty of problem,
which vexng and she will advise and help solution of
them Write her, of discoveries of methods have
found successful smoothing the rough paths of life for the TENDER
childish feet that through the Mothers Club be of
benefit other mothers still tangled the web pepxy
you have so happily una'eled.
Cooperation the of any business why
the business of motherhood that highest and hoest calling which
has been and always vii b. of go what
other of usefulness may be opened Address
Charity Brush Ct this paper.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20

Friday, August 20, 1915
During the busiest hours of this day
Jupiter. Saturn and Mars are in evil
place. Early in the morning the Sun is
in benefc aspect and late at night Mer-
curry is friendly to the affairs of men.
Bankers would better beware of max
ing loans when this configuration pre-
walls. They are forewarned of an un-
expected event which will cause serious
losses.
1t is a most unlucky time to open new
shops or to make any initial step in
a business venture.
Mars Is in a place that is read as ex-
ceedinsly threatening. AS the rule is
believed to make men brave but head
strong and inclined to rash action. it will
be wise 20 exercise extreme self control.
There is an often-repeated warning
that military movements will disturb
conditions in the United States. Prepara-
tions that forestall national needs are
enjoned. This does not mean that bat
ties will be fought, but the seers pre-
dict tremendous demands upon the ma
ton as the succorer of the perishinG
peoples of the Old World. Work now
unexpected will be found necessary with
in year. astrologers declare.
New England and the South will be
in the next few months. it is prognosti-
Gated. Strikes and riots are so plainly
foreshadowed that astrologers counsel
pacific measures TO avert troubles
Scandals In official and social life will
continue to multiply. IL the stars are
read Alright. Washington, ID. c.. and San
Francisco are especially subject to the
malefic rule of the planets that signify
rash acts and serious consequences.
This evening should be a lucky time
for signing contracts. writing business
letters and pursuing literary work
Acclaim for poets and honors for ar
lists are indicated By the stars. Women
as well rs men will attain supreme
achievements.
The death of a famous woman is pre-
dicted. She will srccumb to a nervous
malady that will become exceedingly pre-
valent
Hospitals In the r-'.cS States are SUBJ
ject TO a rule that foreshsdows the
greatest discoveries in medicine which
have been given to the world In a de-
cade.
Persons whose birthdate Il Is may have
many changes In their Affairs during the
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
Final Clearance of ,
Mems Low Shoes.
At $2.45 pair. Were 81 and $5.
Four small lots as follows:

Four small lots as follows:
II pairs Tan Russia Calfskin
Cloth-top Oxfords; sizes !, 8, SHA;
7HB; 65I, I, IA and sc; Oh, I and
Sd.
IL pairs Mems Tan Russia Calf
skin Oxfords. Ideal last; sizes ~,
8, SLAA;7,71l and SA; 7B; sc.
10 pairs Tan Russia Calfskin
Blucher Oxfords; sizes !, ~. s. S15
and IoA: 6. 61a, I and lob: 5A and
&c; ; and 62D,
: pairs Gun Metal Calfskin Ok
fords, Ideal last; sizes s and 9HAA;
IA: Cd
Main Hoor Tenth street.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20

BY chance or by one of those mys-
| terious happenings we call coincidence
although / believe they are experiences
somehow planned for us-I visited in two
different homes this summer where there
We're only sons. l was given in this
way an opportunity to make comparison
of the difference in the treatment Of
boys in the home and the practical re-
suits of both methods.
In the first home | tried. as ! al
ways do. to make frieLas with the boy
as soon as | got there. Without intend
ing to braG. ! can say | generally sue
ceed in gaining the confidence OF young
people in a short time. but this hoy re-
sisted all attempts to win him. lie made
few and brief replies to the remarks
addressed to him. and soon escaped
from the room He had q detached air.
as if the house was not his real abiding
place. but a spot for temporary shelter.
AS soon as he was excused from the
table after each meal he flew out of the
yard whiStling or calling to some of the
Fellows to go somewhere with him
| noticed that none Of the boys ever
came to the house to see him and there
was none of that. jolly Camaradcrie that
should he part of every boys life. |
puzzled my head to find a solution Of
this state Of affairs. and in few days
il came. He left his room on" morn
ing as | waS going through the hall and
the door swung open after him. ! could
not help seeing into the room and. truly,
my heart aChed for that boy. The room
that was his was nothing but a trunk
room and a passage way to the attic
stairs, 1t was furnished with a cot and
one straightforward chair-nothiu- else,
if You except the trunks that W." rang
ed about the walls. No toilet facilities.
No fpr hon mr. Ea,l
comfort. Yet his sister occupied large
and airy front room with bay window
Commanding a view of the wide lawn at
the side of the house. and the!e were
two snare bedrooms for chance guests
in that house. Can YOU imagine any
thing more drearv than that kind VI 9
home for hoy? No place for his books.
no shelf OF drawer for the collections
every normal boy loves to make | no
longer wondered that he ESCAPED from
the house at his very first opportunity. |
| could not refrain from leading the con
verSation to the subject OF a place for
the boy in the home but the mother. |
seeing nothing personal in my remark. |
said indifferently that boy is ont 50 !
much of the time it doesn't pay to fix
things up for him.
DO any Of the members of our Mothers
Club know boys VIII" are treated in that /!
way? | hope YOU do not. or il YOU d. /
that YOU Will make strong protest !.
against it.
After d week in that household | |
went to another friend for a short visit. |
The whole atmosphere Of this home Was /
different. The l5-ycar-old son came in /
the trap with his mother to meet me at (
the station When l arrived he sprang
forward. lifted his hat. seized the bag
1, .
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
Dress Department.

\ lot OF Dainty Summer
Dresses, made OF plain white
voiles. fancy figured voiles and
black-and-white striped voiles,
some with colored trimmings
and girdle: $6.75 each. Were
$3.50.
Imported Eariae Dresses. with circular
skirts NJ waists and seTarIte Ei"n arkrts
navy. !iRh, blu, and tan colors; $ii.'5 each.
Were .S5'c.
, Linen AID Co:ron Corduroy Dresses. com
hined in a charming ilincesr style; nav, Copen-
hagen and E1e,n co!ors: Sli.75 each. Were
$50
Cotton Foplin Drcs-es. IN navy blue and
Whit: ;I-.95 each Were $3.50
Pence pr,~Se~. some with C.lorei giTiie;
5000 zach. Were NJ TO S25.oo.
Third floor. q street.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
CENNOLN
EW~MN
" AER
4 RRzZzZlAY
AND WOR1QS
August 20-Marie Louise Berri.

Marie Berri. queen of the Belgians,
had a long name. She was christened
Marie Therese Caroline Isabelle Louise.
and she is sometimes referred to as Ma
rie Louise d'Orleans and sometimes as
Marie Berri. though the fact that an
earlier member of the house of Berri.
Marie Louise Berri. the dissolute wife
of a grandson of Louis XIV, was also
so called. inClines one to adopt the
name OF Marie Louise d'Orleans.
Marie was born in Paris in 1918. and
when she was twenty years old she mar
ried Leopold | of Belgium. As queen she
possessed great tact and discretion. the
two most valuable traits in queens.
She acquired great popularity with
the people of her adopted country
through wisely distributed chaEties.
Her eldest son was Leopold III the
King of Belgium. whose profligate life
is generally better known than the
w isdom of his reign. Her daughter was
Marie Charlotte. who married the En-
peror MaXimilian. Emperor of Mexico.
Charlotte became hopelessly insane
owing to the tragedies that term:-
mated her husbands career. and is to
this day.a prisoner in a Belgian cas-
tie.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-20
Friday Sale of
Wool Blankets, $500 Pair.

"a pairs Double -bed-size Wool
Blankets to sell at the low price
OF $500 pair, though they are
the usual 500 quality. They
are wool throughout-warp and
filling guaranteed. Absolutely
perfect in weave and make. and
the only reason they are reduced
is because Of a slight water
stair.
Special price, $500 pair.
SeoEI floor. + street.