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from his grasp. Then he brought up
against solidity with a bump that
seemed to expel every cubic inch Of
air from his lungs. And he heard him
self cry out sharply with the pain of
his weak ankle newly twisted. .
He sat up, gasping for breath,
brushed the sand from his face and
eyes, and as soon as his whlrling wits
settled a little, comprehended what
had happened.
Half buried in the debris Of mini
ature landslide. he sat at the foot of
the blum. Immediately above his head
a ragged break showed where the sand.
held together solely by beach grass.
had given way beneath the weight Of
the antagonists.
A little distance from him the other
man was picking himself up, apparent
ly unhurt but completely surfeited
Without delay, with not even so much
as a glance at Whitaker. he staggered
of for a few PAGES, then settled into
heavy, numbering tr0t westward
along the beach. He did not wish the
woman to recognize him therefore he
was putting himself out of her way.
For she was approaching.
When Whitaker caught sight OF her
she was already close at hand. She
had been running Now as their
glances met. hers keenly inquiring of
Whitaker's still bewildered eyes. she
pulled up abruptly and stood astare.
lie saw or fancied, something closely
akin TO fright and CONSERVATION in irer
look. The flush I'm her cheeks gave
way 10 q swift pollor. The hands
trernbled that drew her beach cloak
close about her. She seemed to make
an Intellectual effort to speak.
On his part. Whitaker tried to get
tp. A keen twlnge in his ankle. how
ever wrung an involuntary grunt from
him, and with wry grimoce he sank
back.
"Oh" cried the woman. lmpulslvely.
You're hurt w She advanced o pace.
solicitous and sympathetic
ooh. not much" whitaker replied
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The DESTROYING ANGEL
By Joseph
BY Louis Joseph Vance

uow, by night, and to swim over to the
beach In her wake the next morning.
but what right had anybody else to
constitute himself her shadow? Be
sides, it was possible that the man
was Drummond.
he strobe forward and stood over
the man, looking down at his back. II
was true, as he had assumed-the fell
low was watching the woman. And
his back was very like Drummond's.
a little quiver of excitement mingled
with anticipative satisfaction ran
through him. Now, at last, the mys-
terry was to be cleared up, his future
relations with the pseudo-suicide de-
fined and established.
Deliberately he extended his bare
foot and nudged the mans ribs.
Drummond :" he said in a
clear voice, decided but unaggressive.
With an oath and what seemed a
single, quick motion, the man jumped
to his feet and turned to Whitaker n
startled and inflamed countenance.
What the devil !" he cried angrily.
WHO are you? What do you want?
- SNN ny TOunu
here and calling me Drummond?"
He was no more Drummond than he
was Whitaker himself.
For that matter" - something
clicked in Whltaker's brain and sub
consciously he knew that his temper
was about to take the bridge-"what
do you mean by spying on that lady
yonder?"
1t being indisputably none of his
concern, the unfairness of the question
only lent it offensive force. The man
made this painfully clear through the
medium of an intolerable epithet and
an attempt to land his right fist on
Whitaker's face.
The face, however, was elsewhere
when the fist reached the point for
which it had been aimed; and Whit
aker closed in promptly as the fellows
body followed his arm, thrown off bal
ance by the momentum of the unob-
structed blow.
What followed had entered into the
calculations of neither. Whitaker felt
himself suddenly falling through air
thick with binding, choking cloud of
dust and sand. The body of the other
was simultaneously wrenched violently
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t$sHtSSt;S1S1tSsSStstI1StStS1Stt5s, 1t1S1l5s5.s,
TO OUR FEMININE READERS

Young ladies, II you were iiv-
ing In secluded neighborhood
and discovered a respectable,
nice-iooking young man on an
adjoining place watching you
daily, would you notify the po-
lice or would you encourage a
bit Of filtration Just for curl
oslty7 What one young lady
did in such circumstances is told
entertainingIy in this INSTALL
ment.
You remember, Hugh Whita-
ker, thinking he was about to
die, married an innocent girl to
save her honor and departed inn
mediately for the Southern seas.
Five years later he returns to
New York, healthy and wealthy,
and finds the wife, now a fa-
nous actress known as Sara
Law, engaged to marry Drum
mond, his old friend and part
ner. She disappears suddenly.
Drummond supposedly commits
suicide, as her previous lovers
had done. Whitaker is murder
ously assaulted In the dark and
goes to the country home of his
friend Martin Ember, near the
sea. He discovers mysterious
spy there and thinks It is Drum
mond.
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cheerfnl SUPERINTENDENT

Uncle Josh--"TIcre's a letter from
Nephew Harry. That's gone to Africa.
and says that within 20 rods o. his
house there's "a family o. laughing hy-
cnas.' Ills Wlfe-"Wcll 1 avn glad
he's got pleasant ncighbors. anyway
that's sometime" -Tib-Bits.
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'Aiy boy ls fond off fairy stories. but
don't like for him to read about
giants and pirates. I consider Is harm
ful Don't your" Dunno. How are
you going TO keep the baseball columns
away from himT
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Earth for window boxes or potted
plants should be heated I'm the oven
before using and will save much worry
regarding little bugs and worms.
Spraying plants with n syringe and a
suds of naphtha soap will destroy
plant lice and spiders.
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"Why DO they say that the first year
Jf married life is usually the most diff
dcut?" OF don't know. unless 1T
takes about that long for the groom
20 get to know all his wlfe's relations
so that De- doesn't pass any of them
ou the street .'- Detroit Free Press.
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Httino Back

Uncle sUos Visiting city relotlves
who use electrical appliances for cook
ing at the tnble) "Weu. I swan You
make Fun OF us for eatin in the kltch-
en-. / don't see as 90 makes much dif-
ference whether YOU eut in the kitchen
or cook in the dining ropm Life.
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The teacher asked the class: "Who
Knows what Che four seasons are2'
After 90 spell of silence. ltue boy
whose mother was putting up preserves
raised his hand and cried eagerly.
Pepper. salt mustard. wuegar"
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"Its me- ls nn idlOm says q Har
ward professor aud i5 allowable 70 is
allowable largely for the reason that
we haven't standing army enough to
suppress it.--H0ust0n Post
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SHERIFFS SALE OF DELINQUENT LANDS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That the following
and IN the County Of Calhoun which delinquent
the
of
between the Nndav
the list day of January 1917 Each
al 81 n the following table,:
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AUDITORS cERrlElcArE

AUDITORS
State Virgini audit torso ono
foregoing list fromth
ANY the aforesaid
the
Given under hand. day Of November 1os on
RI KNOTS, Of Calhoun County
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EVANSVILLE IND.
DISTRICT.

OoN, X ------------------
Hicks. j. +. & c. a. ----------.
Marshall. X. NJ. f. r. Kenney,
/. X. Dye & J. P. Barr --------
Wigner. Cora l..
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n tlg'gl y y % ~ :
= Who do you think this GIRL is7
= And what Is the purpose Of the
z unrecognized spy7 DO you
! think the girl knows Whitaker
trirsffyfsir.r
ne C0HTTNftrr -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
GET READY FOR FALL FAIRS.
Summer Months Time For Fitting
Stock For Exhibiting at Shows.

Stock that is to be shown at the
county fair this fall should be re-
ceiving special attention now, is the
advice of the animal husbandry de-
partment at Iowa State College. The
man who makes a business of show
ing and follows the big fair circuits
has, of course, been fitting since last
falls shows. Tie man who shows
only in small way probably has this
work still to do and much can be ac-
complished before late August and
September shows.
Live stock Of all kinds, to show to
best advantage, should be well fed.
This means that little extra grain
should be given to those selected to
go to the fair. Extreme condition
and finish is not ordinarily found at
the smaller shows, but good, thrifty
condition makes the good points of
an animal much easier for the Judge
10 appreciate.
iouhS SloSh SuOulu always De
trained to handle readily before 60
ing to the shows. A colt that leads
up we'll to halter and stands squarely
on all four feet, with head up, makes
a much better show than a colt
equally as good individually, but not
taught to do these things. The same
may be said of calves and older stock
as well.
III sheep are TO be shown, a little
time spent in blocking and trimming
with good pair of shears will i'm
prove their appearance wonderfully
This work need not be started until
two or three weeks before show time
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
A Good Guesser.

A while ago boy came from a
country town to be coached by Pro-
fessor B. X. Bruce for examination
for West Point, tells the Leavenworth
Times. His school reports showed
very high grades, but when Professor
Bruce came to examine him he found
that the boy didn't know anything.
John, said the teacher, your father
must be on the school board out in
your town. What makes you think
so? inquired the boy. Oh, just
thought so. Isn't he? asked the pro-
lessor again. Yes, he's the president
of the board. But how did you
know? persisted the boy. Oh, l just
guessed it, was the unsatisfactory
reply. And the boy is still wondering
how the Leavenworth man could
make so good a guess
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
FROM RUSSIA TO MASON CITY.
Six Car Loads of Sugar Beet Seeds
Arrive After Four Months on
Road and Water-$6O,OOO
Consignment.

Mason City, July 3-The Michi-
gan Sugar Company, having in view
the establishment of beet sugar fac
tory in this city, has just received 4
consignment of $50 bags of sugar
beet seeds, which have been on their
way from kiev, Russia, since Feb 10.
The shipment which amounts to six
car loads is valued at 100000 and the
freightage on the consignment
to $4,000.
Transportation from Kiev to the
port of Vladivostak, a distance of g.
600 miles across the Siberian plains,
was slow process. From the Rus
sian port they were shipped to Seat
tie, Wash, and from there shipped
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
AN AUTO CIGAR LIGHTER
One of Motorists Constant Problems
Solved by Electric Device.

Electricity has again come to the
aid of motorists who are not able to
enjoy their smoke because the high
wind prevents them from lighting
their cigars while driving. A cigar
lighter, somewhat resembling cigar
and provided with 10 feet of core, So
that it may be connected with the
storage battery, solves the problem.
BY pressing tiny button the ci-
gar may be lighted, irrespective of the
weather or the speed of the car. The
cord may be fastened under the seat
or in any place desired to put it. A
cord winder automatically winds I'D
the cord by spring tension and keeps
the cord out of the way when not in
use.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
BANKS DEPEND ON FARMERS.
Good Relations Between Will Bene-
fit Both Parties.

Most of the 1900 banks in Iowa
would go out of existence were it
not for the resources of the Iowa
farms" said Dean C. F. Curtiss of
Iowa State college in an address be-
fore the recent bankers convention
held in Ames. Practically all of the
billion dollar proceeds from the 215,-
900 Iowa farms goes Immediately in
to the banks and considerable of it
stays there. The most successful
bankers | have known have iny-ri-
ably been men who have kept in clo-
sest touch with farming operations"
The relationship between the
bankers and farmers may be increas-
ed to the advantage Of both parties,
according to Dean Curtiss. Vital
changes are bound to come in farm
financing. Instead of short time
loans at high rates, there will be
long time loans at lower rates on
the amortization plan Of liquidating
the Indebtedness. The local banks
can and will solve the local credit
problem. Iowa farm securities are
good enough to command long loans
at low rates. This system will Sc
cure longer tenure and better farm
er on every farm. The banker can
make loans thereby that will insure
better buildings and more live stock.
That the largest and best equipped
farms in nearly every community
represents a larger capital invest
ment than the leading banks was one
of the interesting facts brought out
by Dean Curtiss in his address. One
township in the state with 20 farms
averaged $4,000 farm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
THEY WOULDN'T STEAL.

We never realized there were so
many ways to avoid the automobile
tax, or license, until Saturday, when
we were visiting with a bunch of au-
tomobile owners, all of whom, by the
way, had paid for their license num-
bers and had them on their cars, and
we suppose were envious of some of
the more fortunate ones who have
thus far got by without purchas-
ing numbers. They told of one party
who shifted his number from one
car to another to avoid the purchase
OF second number. Another game
that has been played by friend of
one of the takers is that of using a
number purchased in another state,
the officers thinking, of course, that
he is not resident of the town in
which he lives. Others use dealers
numbers in various unlawful ways. In
fact, to keep track of the evaders of
this law would keep a strong force
of men busy all the time. 1t seems
that men who are thoroughly honest
In every other way will cheat the
state or the railroad company, and
think they are Going no more than
-right.-Waverly Independent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
Ringling Bros. Coming This Way.

On Tuesday, July 18th, Ringing
Bros. circus will give afternoon and
night performances at Dubuque.
The famous showmen are this sea-
son presenting an all new and won
derful program. The tremenons
fairyland spectacle, Cinderella" will
appeal to both young and old. More
than 1000 persons take part in it, it
is easily the biggest spectacle Ring
ling Bros. have ever staged and its
glorious Ballet Of the Fairies" with
300 dancing girls, is in itself worth
going many miles to see. Following
Cinderella" 400 arenic artists APP
pear in the main tent program. Be-
cause OF the great European war the
Ringlings have secured scores Of cir
Gus performers never before seen in
America@sgsAn entire trained animal
show has been made part Of the
main tent program this season. The
menageTie now numbers 1909 wild
animals. The elephants, including
"Big Bingo," the earth's largest pa
chydern, have been increased to Al
and almost 500 horses are carried.
There will be 90 clowns and a big
free three-mile street parade show
day morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
HOW TO PITCH HORSEsHOEs.
Told BY Charles II. Cox Champion
Horseshoe Pitcher of Iowa.

Below we print a little story on
how to pitch horseshoes, which will
interest a number of Decorahians
and ex-Decorahians, especially Geo.
Mizener and A. L. Kenyon, who are
now located in Montana They used
to feel that they knew the game from
A to z.
One of the really important fea-
lures OF learning to pitch horse
shoes is to learn to stand and step
correctly. In starting your pitch,
stand erect, with your weight almost
entirely on your right leg.
As your arm swings back, step for
ward with your left foot for a dis
lance of about two and half to
three feet. AS you release your
shoe, you should be in position as
so that your weight being sup
ported on the ball of your left foot,
and the toe of your right foot.
Don't step forward with your right
foot, as it puts your knee in a posi-
ton that hampers a free arm swing.
being directly in the way and is like
ly at any time to stop the pitch with
painful results.
Don't make the step before MAX
ing the swing. When you do so. il
hampers free arm swing, and puts
strain on the muscles of the back.
Ihere should be absolutely no strain
on a man pitching in correct form.
Mote: These instructions are for
rlght-handed pitchers. The opposite
will be the correct form for south
paws.)
The really good pitcher does not
take chances, but plays a safe game
at all stages. Some of the little things
which will better your game are:
ID Pitch your shoes where YOU
want them. Don't depend on sliding
them there. Practice until you can
make a shoe lay where you put it.
CD Don't pitch for ringers if you
have the lead, nor when you follow.
unless your opponent already has a
ringer, or both shoes against the peg.
CD Place your shoes in front of
the peg, where it is hard to knock
them away, and where your oppon-
ents shoes will skid on them.
(D If your opponent leads, and
has only one close shoe, pitch your
lrst shoe to knock it away, and your
second shoe for scoring one. If
10Th his shoes are good, it is almost
impossible to knock them away and
Till score. In this event aim at the
lear space at the side or to the
ear OF the peg, and edge your shoe
o as to drop back for position.
(5) Pitch your best at all times.
CO. Take your time. Don't hurry
lnder any conditions.
CD Keep your nerve. You always
ave chance.
CD Remember that consistency
cunts, not the good ones now and
men. An nll-the time average OF
wo inches from the peg Will score
lore points for you than a rinnar
very fourth pitch.
CD Let your opponent do the
alking; you do the pitching.
(10) Practice a little while each
ay if possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05

directly to Mason City over the Mil
waukee lines.
The seeds are to be placed in store
In the rooms Of the Mason City Man
ufacture and Warehouse Company
until distributed to the farmers in
this section of the country engaged
in raising beets on a large scale for
the sugar beet industry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
IN MEMORIAM.

In memory of our dear mother,
Mrs. CLAUS Scholl, who passed away
June 25th, 1916.
Home is not home for mother is not
there,
Dark is her room and empty is her
chair
Now will she rest from her labor and
care
Till that morning fair.
Sleep mother sleep, with your hand
on your breast,
Poor weary hands they needed their
rest,
Wen have we loved you but God
loved you best,
Its thy God giveth rest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05

Constipation causes headaches,
sallow color, dull sickly eyes, makes
you feel out of sorts all over. Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea will BAN
ish constipation. Try it without Tail.
A. ]. Sorenson. 27-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
WHAT THE MAXWELL PRICE
INCLUDES

Lo.g-strokc. high speed. four-cyiinder motor:
to so miles on high gear; 20 to % miles to the
gallon of gasoline (average).
Ireversibe steering gear; automatic motor
fabrication by splash and pump; 500 TO 1000 miles
per gallon Of oil.
Thermo-syphon cooling.
running-in-ol clutch. 90 smooth N m maize
the driving OF a novice as free from eear-clashiua
and from sudden jerks as that of a seasoned driver
Tal' narrow. racing type Maxwell-made radiator.
Maxwell-made axles-I-beam front and semi
floating rear; highest QUALIFY heat-treated allowed
steel.
Gasoline tank In cowI short. accessible eas line
to carburetor.
Maxwel-made stream-line body, well finished
In every detail. Deep. comfortable upholstery.
3O 315 tires all around, non-skid on rear.
average life 5000 to 10000 miles. Demountable
rims.
Ire carrier at rear, with extra rim.
Substantial, Alaxwel-made crowned tenders and
Inoleum-covered running boards,
Electric starter, electric lights, electric horn.
High Tension Magnetic. an independent source
Of ignition.
one-man Top with quick-adjustable curtains
storm proof.
Kain-vision, adjustable. ventilating windshield.
High grade speedometer.
The Maxwell Touring Car Is full five-passenger
car Every Maxwell model seats comfortably the
number OF passengers which it is rated to carry.
Compare these Mas,veH features svith
hoSe Of cars selling ar higher prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05

Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05
THE SAME CAR FOR
LESS MONEY
DEAR in mind that the Maxwell
- car has not been chaneed.

nd that the Maxwell Notfina ike II has been
Dt been changed. offered for the raoney.
rdzed It will not Just considec, complete electro
except in minor cal equipment for starting and
ere we see oppor. lighting: speedometer; demount-
time to time to able rims; one-man top; rain.
ents and additional vision windshield ;-and every
other device for the comfort and
COINCIDENCE of the owner.
i'e u s''' - ony Eyery thing that the expensive
. ny QUIZ sreauy cas- have. And good looks, COM
uceion anu tue iace prt and economy of operation
'A"e IL o"9 o'ss that some of the others haven't.
There has been nationwide
ell car is identcaiy demand for Maxwell cars at the
very other Maven former price, there will be an over
whelmins demand for these cars
lie Maxwell or rep at the new price Of $685.
big value Many And this proves thar tho ar,or-
"iaA"en lean public has admitted and
e eV.aeASe u 'iia'' verified our unqualified claim
ar the reduced that the
thu Maxwell stands MAXWELL nrotor Co~ - ..o
o. Dig a"to"ioDne Big, Outstanding Motor Car
Ice Value in the Country TIodny.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05

Piano Teachers: Have you ever
felt the need of more solid founda-
ton in music? A Normal Course at
the N. w. Institute of Musical Art,
Al S. Sixth St., Minneapolis, will
enable you to meet the wants of each
pupil.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05

No more home canning. Save
money, labor and worry by using
California Growers brand of canned
fruits. II. T, Hutchinson, Distribu-
tor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-07-05

Many a self-made man might be
happier if he could blame the job On
somebody else.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-08
CIZOUSKAS IS SENT
 TO JAIL FOR YEAR
Shot William Zimitravich, Saloon keeper, When Request for Money
 Was Refused.

Stanley Cizonskas was sentenced to year in jail by Judge James H. Webb in superior court at Hartford yesterday for assault with intent to Kill William Zimitravich saloon keeper of 36 Hartford avenue. He pleaded guilty. Cizonskas had been out of jail only a short time when he visited the Zimitravich saloon and wanted money. Upon being refused, he pulled revolver and shot Zimi- travich in the left chest. Before the shooting, the accused had taken out a wedding license and planned to have the ceremony shortly afterwards.
 James McCran of this city pleaded guilty to charge of stealing poultry and was sentenced to three months , in jail. Judgment was suspended during his good behavior It was his first criminal offense, although it was testified that he was accustomed to "do eccentric things" when under the influence of liquor
 A sentence of ninety days in jai1 the same as imposed by the New Britain court, was imposed upon John Hayes for intoxication and breach of the peace. He pleaded guilty. The trouble took place in a local saloon and resulted in a row.