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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
OCTOBER IN IOWA.

To the man who lives next to the
ground" the tenth month brings full
fillment of the seasons promise and
reward for his labors. The days are
short but glorious with beauty that
no other month can duplicate. The
lengthening nights are flooded with
silver light from the Harvest Moon.
Jack Frost makes nightly pilgrimag-
es, sprinkling field and meadow with
diamond crystals and painting the
autumn foliage in tints at once the
delight and despair of the artist. The
winds take a vacation. A sleepy,
restful quiet broods over the world.
The woods don the harvest livery of
russell, red and gold. A smoky, vio-
let veil softens the more angular lines
of nature, blending the landscape in
to a dream of violet and mauve. APP
pies gleiam redly in the orchards and
wild grapes purple the hedge rows.
Splatches of gold in the cornfields
presage table dainties at an early
date. The call of vagrant crows, mel
lowed by distance, mingle unsteady
with the voices OF children in the
woods; while neither flute nor picco-
10 can find notes of such liquid sweet
ness as those floating from the stub
BILE field where Bob White CLEANS Il
few scattered grains in return for his
campaign against the chinch bugs. II
is the month of color; the month Of
|fulfllment; the month of fruition;
the month of peace.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
BUYS Interest in Bank.

Fred l.. Huber, formerly of Fort
Atkinson, but now at Paden, Okla
homa, is one of the Winneshiek coun-
ty boys who is forging to the front
and making good in the world. From
the Oklahoma Banker we note that
he has purchased an interest in the
Farmers State Bank of Quinton, Ok
lahoma, from d. j. Smith and will be
actively connected with the manage
ment as cashier Mr. Smith has been
elected vice president and Mr.. HUI
Der will assume the cashiership.
Among the many young men sent
out from Winneshiek county, we
know of none who has advanced as
rapidly as Mr.. Huber, and his many
friends surely will be glad to learn
that he is prospecting. -Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
GREAT CHAIN LETTER SYSTEM.
Independence Travelling Men Come in
Contact With Great Proposition.

Local travelling men ran up against
a decidedly interes ing proposition
the past week in the shape of let
ter from an alleged fellow travelling
man asking them To contribute ten
cents each in chain system that has
all other chain systems beat to a
FRAGILE. The letter stated that an old
time travelling man, now residing
near Bemidj. Mimi, is laid up with
locomotor ataXia and is blind. TRAY
cling men were asked to enclose a
dime to him and also write five let
ters to other travelling statesmen, ask
ing them to do the same, the one
dime but write no letters. The indie
penGence men got chain number sew
enteen. Some of the boys had taken
pity on the unfortunate man and
were about to send at least a quar-
ter each or maybe a dollar. Then
Charles II. Fawcett got to figuring
just how much the man would get
from his chain plan. The figures
became Supplying. They were sim
ply gigantic. They called a halt un-
til they investigated. They discover
ed that on the first letter the man
would get so cents; on the second
$3.50, and so on up, multiplying by
five each time, an arithmetical pro-
gression that in sums total meant
figures that the ordinary man could
hardly comprehend. 1t was figured
out that when the seventeen recipi
ents Of letters in chain seventeen had
written their letters and the recipiens
hereof had responded the unfortu-
nate man would receive 726,293,-
.453,1 letters. This would mean
lat ten cents per letter $72, 629,345,-
1912. 80. From the whole number Of
letters he would get enough to live
lin comfort for a few years at least,
the grand total being S95, Abb
$40. 0.-Indeperdence Bull lie / n
Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Lived in Forest sixteen yca,s

Waterloo, Iowa, Oct. 2.-George
Mishier, l6-year-old Chippewa In
dian, arrived yesterday from the
forests of northern Wisconsin and
saw for the first time a city of anv
consequence, his first street car. cleo
trlc light, motion picture, phono-
graph and modern school and church.
Here he bought his first shoes. The
largest town visited before this trip
was Spring Brook, Wis, which has
fifty people.
e. 6. Galloway discovered the how
lew weeks ago and arranged N
nave him brought here for schooling
George is afraid of the street fra fTic
and the crowds, but not OF wild cat
lie says one OF these animals went
into hollow log last winter. Unable
to coax him out, George went in after
him They had a fight and George
was badly scratched and bitten bpt
be got the wild cat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
NeNt Winters Pie Crnn.

Y The lover of apple pie might do
we'll to begin cultivating a taste for
prunes, or some other substitute for
the fruit that is alleged to have start
edtrCubleiISthe Garden of Eden some
few centuries ago. Uncle Sans esti-
mate sets this years apple crop at or
100000 barrels, a material reduction
from last years crop Of 76,67O.OOO
barrels But listen, the real blow IS
yet TO fall. Last year Iowa orchard
lists picked bumper crop of 3,220,-
600 barrels, while the estimate for
this year is just half, or 100000
barrels. Now, according to logic and
the law of supply and demand. the
apple-pie crop must be cut in half
or else the pie must be cut in eight
instead of four triangles. A micro,
scope will be a necessary part Of
equipment OF the lunch counter habi,
tue If he continues to call for annie
pie.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Sewed Up His Hogs Eyes.

Because he sewed up his hogs
eyes to keep them from catching
chickens, Joseph X. Leigh, a Pleas
ant Valley farmer, near Trenton, n.
j. has been arrested and fined $40
and costs.
Leigh's only excuse was that faith
er used to do it," Some visitors in
the neighborhood discovered the
practice and notified Wallace p.
Thornton, an S. p. c. A. officer, who
made the charge. The full penalty is
$3.50 fine and six months imprison-
ment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
FOUR BEE SWARMS ENTER ONE
HOUSE.
Bushels of Comb Found. Bees Were
Easily and Successfully RemOv-
ed. Fifth Swarm Appears
Later

Rockwell City, Iowa, Oct. .
Four swarms of wild bees recently
were removed from the two story
house of Earl Bergman on the east
side of Rockwell City. Three of them
were located under the shingles on
three corners of the builling and one
was back of the Notwithstanding
near the caves on the south side Of it.
About three bushels of combs were
removed, but the amount OF white
COMB honey was not nearly so great
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
First Woman TO File for Citizenship
Papers.

West Union, Ia, Oct Miss
Cora B. Charters of West Union has
filed her declaration of intention TO
become citizen of the United States
and according TO the records and the
predictions of the clerks of the
court she is the first woman ever to
tile such paper in the courts Of
Fayette county. Miss Charters is the
proprietress of millinery store in
West Union. She is a native of On
tario, Can. and has followed her oc-
cupation in various places in the
United States for some years past.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

Practically all cities now have
strict traffic rules, safety zones" for
persons boarding street cars, and
speed laws. The traffic systems are
largely modelled after that introduce
ed in New York, but Improvements
are constantly being sought.
In many cities heavy penalties are
being inflicted for driving car while
intoxicated, and other remedial meas
ures are being considered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Rufrdge Herd Wins Many Prizes

Greene, Ia, Oct. 2.-Harry Ruff
ridge has returned home with his
show herd which he has had on exhi-
bition at four different county fairs,
namely, Charles City, Nashua, Wa
verify and Cedar Falls, and won thir-
ty-seven firsts, fifteen seconds, one
third eight champions and one
sweepstakes herd. which was won at
Waverly This herd consists of one
boar and three sows over 1 year old.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
The 2:srd Psalm, Revised Version.

The Ford is my auto;
shall not want (another).
1t maketh me lie down (beneath it, {:
1t soureth my soul.
1t leadeth me unto the paths of rid
icule for its names sake:
Yea, though l ride through the val
ley of death, | am towed up
the hill,
For | fear no evil.
Thy rods and thy engines discomfort;
me,
/ annointeth my tires with patches;
My radiator runneth over;
| repair blow-outs in the presence OF
mine enemies
Surely if this thing follows me all
the days of my life
| shall dwell in the bug-house fore
ever.
AMEN.
Abe Brown
The above was handed to us by a
local Ford driver, and he thought the
way he felt about the matter, any
way, it was worth reprinting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Bees XIII small PIGS.

Bonaparte, Oct Mime OF lit
ter Of twelve pigs died from the
stings of a swarm Of bees on the
farm of A. Nixon near here. The
SOW and her young were lying in a
fence corner in close proximity to the
hive A farm hand hearing the pigs
squealing seized a bee smoker and
saved the others.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
Free Scholarships in Piano and Pub
lie School Music.

lie School Music.
1t has been observed by educators
lat all periods of the history of our
race that frequently among the most
gifted of our young people are some
who are not sufficiently well provid-
ed with this worlds goods to pay for
their education in coin of the realm.
In order to obviate this difficulty the
directors of the North western Insti-
tute of Musical Art, Minneapolis,
Minn.--have decided TO offer one
whole and one part scholarship IN
each department-such scholarship
being conferred only upon applicants
passing a sufficiently high grade in
the entrance examinations, and its
continuance throughout the year be-
ing conditioned upon the application
and progress of the student ana up
on his loyalty to the school. Appli-
cants for these scholarships should
register in advance for the examine
tons which will be held during the
first week in October. In addition
they will be required to pres ent the
testimony of some reliable person as
a guarantee that they are in earnest
and are deserving of assistance
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
as the fine yield this year from good

as the fine yield this year from good
hives in the neighborhood.
The bees were successfully remoy-
ed without any resistance on their
part, by Robert +. Flickinger, and
the building was opened and closed
By Byron Mattison.
Sunday afternoon a fifth swarm
arrived and endeavored to gain an en-
trance to the building at the caves on
the south side. Failing to find a
suitable opening, this swarm cluster
ed within and around four inch
drain tile lying in the grass near the
building. Wednesday evening it was
removed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
WEDDING STATIONERY.

Printed or Engraved in the latest
style. Quality the best. Samples
may be seen and prices quoted at
ruDhc opinion otice. 12-tt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04
FIRES IN IOWA.
1910 Reported to the State Fire
Marshal i'm 1915.

Gov. Geo. w. Clarke, of Iowa. has
Issued a proclamation setting aside
Oct. ., as fire prevention day Fol
lowing is the proclamation:
There were $50 fires reported
to the STATE Fire Marshal for 1918.
more than ten fires every day.
causing a daily loss OF $l6.457.00.
and involving daily, property worth
S7O,7l6.00 1t clearly appears that
practically cue-third OF these fires
were due to Carelessness. 1t is quite
possible that many more Of them
We're. These, at least, should be pre-
ventible. There is no reason why
large numbers of fires should be oc-
.casioned by careless handling of
matches, candles, lamps, oil. easo-
line by bonfires, by burning of brush
and leaves. By defective hues, stove
pipes, wiring by smokers. by rags
and clothing near stove-pipes, by
ashes and many other ways, destroy
ing the property of those negligent
and often that of others also. Such
negligence is constant menace. The
only remedy is watchfulness. dill
gence and to the end that as many
OF the millions of dollars OF annual
hre loss may be prevented as posi-
bic, | do hereby announce and pro
claim Monday, October ., 1916.
FIRE Prevention Day, and request
that the newspapers OF the state, not
only now, but also near said date call
the attention Of the people for the
urpOsc, if possible, OF inducing
them 20 carefully examine their
buildings and surroundings TO the
end that fire hazards may be reduc-
ed to the minimum. Request is made
also that mayors OF towns and cities
! throughout the State take up the
IquestiOn OF protection from fires and
! of careful examination into the
Isufiiciency Of water supply and
pressure and apparatus for extin-
gushing fires and see to it that ev-
erything is in constant readiness for
instant use. In no other way can
the enormous fire loss be reduced.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

The desk clock and electric light
nave been combined in a new-space-
'aving office convenience
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

Head Of the lrm-How long do
you want to be away on your we'd
ding trip?
Hawkins (timidly) Well, sir-er
what would you say?
Head of the firm--How do knowo
| haven't seen the bride. Life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

Many ostfiches in South Africa are
atched in incubators.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-10-04

Advertisers who use the Public
Opinion columns get results. If.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-09
ocetv Notes Personal Gossip Entertainments Club Dolngs

hrsvely at this task. but she was the or
Ganist at tho soidiers' and sailors chapel
Thomas Tagg Of the Forty-fourth Wis
consin regiment was detailed to the Chris
tian mission. across the street from the
Freedman's bureau, end so, under trag-
icai surroundings and all the threats and
perils OF those troubled times in the re-
construction Of the south. the two aliens
frons the north began their enduring love
story which their children and grand
children celebrate To-Day
When the double wedding was solem-
nized in the Illinois village February S.
1886. st. Paul's was so crowded with we'll
wishing and eager wedding guests that
the double bridal party had TO press its
way to the altar. Rev Robert Prewatha
read the marriage lines. or all attending
the service of that cay only two. one
bride end one bridegroom survive today
attendants. guests, clergyman, not one
remaining that Mr.. and Mrs. Tagg can
remember.
Mr.. and Mrs Tagg are the parents OF
five children, three OF whom survive. and
there are eight grandchildren. At the
family party this evening the guests will
be the golden wedding bride and bride
groom. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Tagg
MeeHrs. and Mesdame9 A. w. and w. b.
Tagg, SONS OF the couple, and their wives
Mr., and Mrs. Harold e. Tsgg. grandson
and his wife. and Mrs. y. ID. Ashley OF
New York City, a daughter
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-09
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

An unusual interest attaches to the
golden wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
c.. Tagg, celebrated this afternoon by a
large informal reception at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. y. Tagg. and a family
dinner at the Henshaw this evening.
Fifty years ago tcday at ~. Paufs
Episcopal church in Ice Center. ILL.,. Mary
Bodine a heroine OF the freedman's bu-
reau work In the south, was united in
marriage to Thomas c. Tagg OF the
Forty-fourth Wisconsin infantry at a
double wedding service which made her
sister Jennie the bride OF Peter La Forge
OF the Forty-ninth Illinois.
The bridegroom had come from Wiscon-
sin for the wedding. and all the country
surrounding the little village Of Lee Cen
ter was alive to the romance OF the mar
riage of Mary Bodine and her soldier
lover. Miss Bodlne had been sent out
from tho Freedmans bureau in Chicago
to Paducah, KY, where she founded a
school with 400 pupils. ranging from TO
b5 years OF age. The Illinois girl was the
only teacher, and she not only kept
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-09

An amateur performance of much Ia
terest is TO be given at the Brandeis
theater this afternoon and this
evening. when the students OF the dra7
matte department of the Omaha conser-
vatory of Music viii present Mile
stones" the play by Messrs. McClelland
and Knoblauch. which created so much
interest a season OF two ago. The theme
of the play has to do with the clash
OF mind between the young folks and
their elders. the quality Of receptivity to
new ideas being the dominant note. But
through II all runs one note that is al
ways old and always new, that of love.
II Is timed in ,twenty-year periods, the
first being IN 1865. the second in 1885, and
the third in 1905 Much OF curious inter-
est will be found in the reproduction of
the atmosphere of the period. the for
gotten costumes and customs OF 1865
bringing a new light to the young folks
OF today ON the conditions that sur
rounded their grandparents. while the
fathers and mothers can readily recall
the things OF 1885 as experiences of pleas
ure.
The company that presents the play is
made up OF young people who have or
are attending the Central High, Creigh-
ton, or one of the other local schools,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-09
WYER IS PLEASED
WITH EXHIBITION
Expert Pronounces Display Of Flint
Art Pictures as Especially
Good.
TWO LITTLE TOTS CAST VOTES

The art exhibition assembled by the
local Fine Arts society at the Hotel
Font.nelle this week was pronounced
one Of the finest collections ever brought
together. by Raymond Wyer, director Of
the Hackley art galleries at Muskegon.
Mich. who arrived yesterday. 1T IL a
disgrace--it is a crying shame that this
gallery is not thronged with people. You
omshans have no conception of the
beauty and impressiveness of this coll
lection. Any man, woman or child who
has the quarter to spend and doesn't
visit this art collection should be
ashamed to hold up his head" exclaimed
he. vehemently. Wyer is an English
man and came here for a series OF art
lectures.
Compliments the WOmen.
The art director paid Omaha women .
fine compliment when he commented
on the taste and discrimination with
which the paintings had been hung. "I
couldn't have done better, myself" he
declared
Members Of the Fine Arts society are
repeating the story of aID incident of
Sunday. when the public was admitted
free.
Two little tots. a brother and sister.
had spent hours at the exhibit, enrap-
tured OF the pictures. Each had cents
and they were determined to cast a vote
for the picture they liked the best. With
rare artistic appreciation for such young
sters they decided on the Kari" by
zorn. acclaimed one of the finest paint
ings of the collection.
When Mrs. George Prinz told the little
mites no votes were being accepted for
this painting as it was not for sale. the
girl puckered up her face and looked on
the point of tears, so keen was her dis
appointment.
Votes Any Way.
Never mind, sisl If we can't have the
lovely girl well vote for the sad young
man" comforted the little lad, pointing
to 1.-THE Discouraged Art Student" by
Adams. and the joint vote was cast for
the Adams painting.
Another member of the society who
had watched and listened to the two
kiddies, wiped a tear from her eye and
went directly to the voting desk and
! bought twenty votes for the same paint
ing. Other women to whom the story was
told were also moved to vote for the
Adams picture in order that the painting
may be kept in Omaha for the two little
ones The proceeds of the voting con-
| test will be used to purchase the most
popular painting.
AS a result of the impetus given to
votes for this picture, the Adams paint
ing now stands in the lead in popularity.
Five painting tie for second place.
They are the Birge- Harrison, Robin
son, a Jonas Lie. Junghanns and a
Couse.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-09
Keep Uric Acid
Out of Joints
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to
Eat Less Meat and Take
Salts.

Rheumatism Is easier to avoid than TO
cure. states wcll-known authority. We
are advised TO dress warmly; keep the
feet dry: avoid exposure: eat less meat,
but drink plenty OF good water.
Rheumatism Is a direct result OF eating
too much meat and other rich foods
that produce uric acid which Is absorbed
into the blood. II is tho function Of the
kidneys 70 filter this acid from the blood
md cast Il out in the urine; the pores Of
the skin arc also a means OF freeing the
blood of this impurity. In damp and
chilly cold weather the skin pores are
closed thus forcing the kidneys to do
double work, they become weak and
sluggish and fail to eliminate the uric
acid which keeps accommodating and cir
cuIatlng through the system. eventually
settling in the joints and muscles caus-
ing stiffness. soreness and pain called
rheumatism.
At the first twlnse Of rheumatism get
from any pharmacy about four ounces
Of Jad Salts; put a tablespoonful in n
glass OF water and drink before break
fast each morning for a week. This is
said TO eliminate uric acid by stimulating
the kidneys TO normal action. thus rid
ding the blood OF these impurities.
Jad salts Is inexpensive, harmless and
is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with iithia and is
used with excellent results by thousands
Of folks who are subject to rheumatism.
Here you have a pleasant. efferveseent
Iithia-water drink. which helps overcome
uric acid and "a beneficial TO your kid
neys as weli.--Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-09
Wharton is Given
Another Compliment
by Postal Officer

Compliments continue to be shcwered
upon omaha's postmaster by his super
Tors at Washington, because of the
model manner in which the Omaha post
office is being administered and the
great increase in its receipts.
Daniel c. Roper, first assistant post
master general wrote the following let
ter to Colonel John c. Wharton, COM
plimenting him and Omaha. Colonel
Wharton entertained General Roper in
Omaha about two years ago and there
has been a warm friendship between
them since that time. This is the letter;
have received and read with interest
and pleasure your letter Of the Sd, and
conaratulate YOU on the continued in
crease IN the receipts Of the Omaha , or
vice would be wonderfully increased IL
ali connected with Il had a: high con-
ception OF their official duties as your
self and would make as strenuous. ef-
forts to respond to its exacting demands.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-09
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.

All What relief Your clogged nos
trlls open right up. the air passages OF
your head are clear and you can breathe
freely. No more hawking, snuffllng,
mucous discharge, headache. dryness-
no struggling for breath at night. your
cold or catarrh is gone.
Don't stay stuffed upl Get a small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply a little of this
fragrant. antiseptic cream in your nos
trils, let it penetrate through every air
passage OF the head; soothe and heal
the swollen. inflamed mucous membrane,
giving you instant relief. Ely's Cream
Balm is just what every cold and ca
tarrh sufferer has been seeking. It's
Just splendid.