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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-17

days. although the accounts of some oe
the ancient writer's seem to be exag-
gerated. The causes of the decline are
manifold and far from clear. The de-
cline commenced when Rome's power
began to weaken. The wild tribes Of
the desert, which had been kept down
by force, took advantage of Rome.
weakness and attacked the boundaries
of the colony. The elaborate system
of irrigation could only work when
there was absolute security. When
peace was no longer assured, the ag-
riculturists was hindered in his work.
"a second cause of the decline of the
country which is, however, still a
point of controversies a change in
the climatic condition of the region.
There is probably some truth in this
assertion. Every man who has seen.
in the midst of the desert, the ruins Of
Roman castles and villas comes to the
belief that some mightier power is re-
sponsible for such change. A great
tragedy has been enacted here.
"a local tradition says that the bad
behavior of the women prevents the
clouds from giving rain. Apart from
the droughts, which are sometimes of
five, seven and even ten years dura-
ticn, we find in the invading sand
dunes another great enemy of agr,-
culture. Quite near to the palm gar
dens around the city of Tripoli one
can see sand dunes rising to height
Of about 70 feet.
Some fifty years ago Tripoli desery-
ed, with certain right, the grandiose
names of the Key to Central Africa
and the Queen of the Sahara. Today
these glories are of the past Once
Tripoli was the great emporium of the
trans-Saharam trade. Not far from
Europe, and by its situation in the
Syrt nearer to the heart of Africa, it
was the gateway of the trade with
Central Africa. Large caravans ar
rived laden with the goods of the Su-
dan and the Niger countries. These
goods were ostrich feathers, ivory,
skins, minerals and slaves. The slave
traffic was the most remunerative
article of that trade.
'The decline of the trans Saharial
trade began when the representatives
Of the European powers protested
against slave trade.
But more important than all these
causes just mentioned was the advent
of European control of the Niger coun-
tries and Hausaland Shipping was
started on the great rivers Niger and
Binue, and the communications with
the west coast of Africa were greatly
improved. The new route, by ship and
rails is safer, cheaper, quicker than
that nearly 1900 miles across the
Sahara where water is scarce and
robbers abundant"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-17
ROYAL ARCH MASONS TO
MEET MONDAY NIGHT

The regular convocation of Wells
Chapter, No. AZ, Royal Arch Masons
will meet Monday night at 1880 O'Clock
The Royal Arch degree will be con
ferred on several candidates. E. H
McHan, grand lecturer, with assist
ance, will take part in the work. All
Royal Arch Masons are invited to at
tend. LANSING BURROWS, H. P.
F. G. OLIVER, Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-09-17
DOC GLOVER WITH THE
AMERICUS CONSTRUCTION co.

J. S. Glover, better known as Doc
has accepted a position with the Amer
icus Construction Company, in the
slerical department. Mr.. Glover viii
enter upon his duties Monday morn
ing, and his many friends are glad he
will be with this company, and fee
sure that he will make them good
mar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22
Getting out a Newspaper.

Getting out just common coun-
try paper, once week, is a work Ut
tie understood or little appreciated.
The editor does not have to pull on
his coat and do manual labor like
man in the harvest field or on the
streets. but when night comes he is
as tired and ready for bed as other
men. Sometimes you pick up your
paper and find it brim full OF news
and feel like patting the editor on
the back and complimenting him on
his good paper and hard work. When
ever your weekly paper reflects TINS
condition you may depend upon II
that the editor has had a very easy
time. The fact is the news came IN
so fast from unsupported quarters II
was a problem where to put 1t. On the
other hand when you find the paper
lacking in items that are stirring ane
is padded to fill you may rest assured
the editor has put in a hard laboriou:
week, and is more disappointed thar
you are. A newspaper editor canno
manufacture facts, accidents. births
or deaths,-he can only record them
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22
The Widows Home i'm SirOncha
India.

Well known IS the home conducted
by Pundita Ramabai at Poona, India,
for the poor, despised widows, many
of whom never knew their husbands,
because they were so young when
the husband died; women leading
loveless, unprotected lives, helpless
by training and social customs. IT is
Ia similar work that Miss Ada Lauck,
formerly of Indianola, Iowa conducts
in Sironcha. II y
OF their buildings Miss Lauck
writes: "These fifteen rooms are
humble in appearance and shelter
the humblest of our flock, but they
suit the purpose completely. They af-
ford a comfort and satisfaction which
is not exceeded by the larger and IL
ner buildings. Our women rejoice IN
them and keep them clean and tidy.
How are these women supported?
Some are employed in washing AMI
ironing and various other duties CT u
Inectad with the mission bungalow
and are paid by the missionary house
hold. A large garden is maintained
| in which the women do the work UNI
der the direction of a head gardener,
] trained here and coolie for the hea-
| Wy digging. This work is more raG-
ural to these women than any other
industry could be, as they come from
an agricultural people, and in their
villages the women always help II
the fields
There is a demand for everything
we can produce. There are twenty
varieties of fruit trees in the orchard
and five kinds bear fruit for the
market. Ten years hence VIII see
this in greater abundance, and other
kinds will soon arrive at the bearing
stage. We practise kind of intel-
sive farming. While the trees are
young, Indian corn, hay, and various
kinds of grain and vegetables arc
cultivated among them. This year
we have sixty bushels of peanuts Just
ready for the market.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22

To use the embroidered front OF
an old waist-You can make pretty
fancy apron in few minutes from
the embroidered front Of an old
shirtwaist. First, cut out close to the
armholes and seam, and hand; then
double in exact center from top to
bottom, curve out the top. round the
bottom, and edge with lace, use rib
bon for your band and strings.
To remove the squeak from shoes
Place a small amount or water II
a pan and put the soles of the shoes
in water for twenty minutes. Re-
move them and you will find not on
lily the squeak gone but the shoes
soft and pliable.
To renew shoe lacings-When the
metal tip comes off your shoelace
wind the end firmly and closely witt
black thread and sew. You will have
la tip as goodi,as the one that came
lon. 1ogla Aw
L "A
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22
PUPILS RECITAL.
Excellent Program Will be Given at
Grand Opera House April z.

The pupils of Nine. Onlson-Solerl
will give a recital at the Grand on
Friday evening, April Z, and the fol-
lowing excellent program Will be
given
Pianist-Miss Katherine Hustvedt
Duett-Contralto and tenor-ll tro-
NdIOlt cl III
Azucena: Mrs. H. F. Barthell.
Manrico: ALERT Larson.
Miserere Scene-Il Trovatore, Verdi
Lenora: Miss Alice Daniels.
Troubador: Gerhard Johnson.
Tenors-Haakon Haakenson, AL
lert Larson.
Baritones- Messrs. Twito and
Todd.
Basso-M essrs. Kirk bride, Eber-
hard, Opsahl, Hoyme.
Duett-Soprano and tenor-Cavel-
leria Rusticana -. Mascagni
Santuzza: Mrs. Rovelstad.
Turiddu: Haakon Haakenson.
Trio-Soprano, Basso, Tenor-Faust
Marguerite: Nine. Ohlson-Solem.
Mephistopheles: Messrs. Kirkbride,
Opsahl, Hoyme.
Faust: MessrS Larson, Haaken-
son, Johnson
Tales of Hoffman-Lovcly Night
Offenbach
Mrs. DR.. Allen, (Cresco).
ALERT Larson.
Final Scene-last act-Aida, Verdi
Soloists and Chorus
Amneris: Mrs. RovelStad.
Radames:
Aida: Nine. Ohlson-Solem.
| Soloists: Mrs. DR.. Allen, Cresco;
Miss Rebekka Bakken and Mrs. Rev.
Oien, Osslan Miss Edna llaug, Miss
Frances McReynolds, Mrs. Prof. Ro-
lvelstad Miss Alice Daniels, Ruth
Herwig, and group OF Norwegian
songs by Nine. Ohlson-Solem.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22
Pioneer Mother Passes.

b.. Last Wednesday morning about
1880 O'Clock death claimed another
of .Winneshiek county's pioneer mo-
theirs, Mrs. John Elliott, who passed
away at the family home two miles
north of DEBORAH. Her death was
due to the infirmities of old age, she
having been in failing health for the
past two years.
The deceased was born in county
Waterford, Ireland, June "a, 1927.
In the year 1S49 she left her native
land and sailed fer America, stopping
first at ST. John New Brundswick
Canada, where she spent year.
From there she went to Hopkinton,
Middlesex county, Mass, and was
married there on April Is, 1860, to
Mr.. John Elliott, and they came 20
Winneshiek county in the spring OF
1866, making their home in DEBORAH
| for about two years, afterwards NOV
ing onto the farm two miles north
of DEBORAH, which had been the fam
Iilva home ever since.
10 Five children we're bern to the un-
ion, four passing away IN Infancy.
The surviving members OF the fam
lily are the bereaved husband and
! one daughter, Mrs. B. e. Jewell, of
this city. Five grandchildren and
one great grandchild also survive.
In the death of this beloved mo-
Their, a woman of many fine quail
ties of character has gone TO her eter-
nal reward. During her long life
here she always enjoyed the respect
and confidence of her nelgnDors and
friends, and she will be greatly mis-
sed by all. The sorrowlng husband
and daughter who have lost the
companionship OF this good wife and
mother have the sympathy Of man,
friends.
The funeral services were hell
Saturday morning from st. Benz
diets Catholic church, Rev. Fathee
Have officiating, interment being in
the Catholic cemetery.
Atty. John Jewell, of Hobson
Mont; Walter Jewell, OF Iowa City
and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Coughlin, oil
Oelwein. were the out or town rela
ltiyes in attendance at the FUNERAL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. c. l.. Childe re-
turned to Rossville, today, having
been here to attend the Chllde funer-
al.
Mrs. ]. J. Seegmiller and Mrs.
j. Linzenmeyer went to rrairie du
Chem today for a few Gays visit
with relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Bert Lennon ar
rived home Monday night from POST
vile where they visited Mr.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Boehm for several days.
Mr.. A. G. Carlson departed for
Chicago last night, to attend the flu
neral of his brother, Jonn Carlson,
who passed away there Monday.
R. F. Gibson came down from
st. Paul Monday night, on MS annual
spring visit here, and will remain
for some time. His friends are always
glad to see him.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. w. Brunt arriv-
ed from Chicago last Saturday, where
they had been for several weeks. Mr..
Brunt is recovering nicely from his
attack of pneumonia, which he con-
| tracted while there.
| -Thos. Gilmore returned to
Cresco yesterday, having visited his
sister. Mrs. Henry Courtney of Bluff
ten twp. the pas, week. lie will re-
turn to Plankinton, S. d. the latte,
part of this week. where re has been
located the past few years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22
Along Came Ruth.

What in the world are you trying
to do, auntie?" asked Ruth, seeing
her aunt trying to stuff rag into a
small crack where the window was
broken.
"Well, I'm trying to fix this crack
can't you seer" answered the wo-
man, plainly provoked.
IF We're YOU" answered RUIN
| would merely dampen piece or aa-
hesive plaster and paste it along the
crack. That will keep out every Dill
of wind, and will strengthen the
glass, too"
Fine" exclaimed her aunt
That's just what I'll do" And she
did. a.,
O-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Leytze arrived
home Sunday from their trip to Chi
cago.
Geo. Bernatz came up from Ell
dorado Friday On a visit to relatives
and friends.
Mr. S. Odson departed for Great
Malls, Montana yesterday, where he
expects to make his home.
Complete stock of B. r. S. mixed
paint, white lead and pure linseed
oil at Parman's drug store.
Mrs. l.. Larsen and Miss War
field went to Minneapolis Monday
on a few days business trip.
Editor F. E. Biermann went to
New Hampton yesterday to attend
the Good Roads meeting there.
Miss Anna Hopperstad returned
to Ridgeway yesterday after a few
days visit with Mrs. H. e Miller.
Frank Arneson arrived home
Friday from Minneapolis, where he
had been the past two weeks.
Mrs. II. Poilitt returned to her
home at Cresco Friday after a weeks
visit with her mother, Mrs. d. Sears.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Kvale return
ed to Adams, MIMI, TUESDAY having
been here to the funeral of Mr.. Riste.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reum ar
rived last week Tuesday night on q
visit to DEBORAH relatives and friends.
Mr.. Walton Thune departed for
Aladdin, Wyoming Friday where he
will spend two weeks on land bust
ness.
John Engrow returned to his
: home at Peterson, Mimi. Friday hav-
'isg visited his mother, Mrs. Hershrud
here.
Miss Pauline Johnson departed
4 for Chicago Friday where she will
spend week with her sisters and
brother.
Mrs. ]. f. Robinson returned to
New Hampton Saturday after short
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Fl. Sherry.
Mrs. VIM. Williamson returned
to Hawkeye Monday after spendinE
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Guy
Hathaway.
Banker Earnest Christopher, Of
Scranton, N. d. arrived Monday NOR
ming on a short visit to relatives anc
friends here.
Mr.. Maruice Gjerset came W
from Iowa City Friday to spend un'
week end with home folks, ne ~
turned Monday.
John Peterson has resigned his
position with the Delco Cafe, and haI
accepted a position with the Singer
Sewing Machine Co.
Mrs. Arthur Hoyt and children
and Miss Medberry went to Fayett'
Tuesday to visit their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. F. l.. Medberry.
Mrs. VIM. Rosenthal arrive
home from Strawberry roint Tues
day, where she has been attendin,
her sister, who is very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Stephen
departed for Harding, S. D., Mon
day, having spent the past tw'
months here with relatives.
Mrs. Thos. Humphrey AM
daughter Cleon, returned to Ridge
" yesterday, after attending tn
funeral of Mrs. Thune at Hesper.
Miss Gertrude Christensen re
tusned to her home at New Hampto
Friday after visit of three week
with her sister, Mrs. l.. r. McMuller
Edward Meyer, principal of tn
Spillville schools, was Decora
business visitor Saturday, and hi
many DEBORAH friends were all pleas
ed to see him.
Geo. A. Lundy, one of the pre-
ssgressiye farmers of route Z, was
DEBORAH business visitor Monday, an
enrolled his name on Public Cpl;
ions subscription list.
Constance Collier, Star, To-day.
8 Triangle Reels, Star Thurs Il FIR
Marguerite Clark, Star, Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22
Town OR County Agents Wanted.

For the Omaha Coupler the only
practical device for utilizing the
power of the automobile. Will drive
other machines requiring power.
Selling at moderate price. For
particulars write John B. Linde,
lRidgeway, Iowa, Distributor for
Northeast Iowa. :" 12-4pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22

Y 4Try Our Wanr Column II
Dtlss asf's re- lefq
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-03-22
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Leytze arrived
ONE Sunday from their trip to Chi
Williams news., 1916-11-23
THE DISCOVERY OF
 JOHN MCCORMACK

Eleven years ago I was pres ent when John Mccormack appeared with 40 ether boys in competition, though it was against the rules to applaud when John Mccormack had finished his song the audience loudly applauded for they re-
 Continued on page 9
Williams news., 1916-11-23
Grand Canyon Explorer
 Sends Word of His safety

From Denver last week the word came that it was feared Ellsworth Kolb, the intreped Grand Canyon explorer was lost as he had left eight days before with but scant provis- ions, and severe weather had set in. Tuesday the 14th, MT. and Mrs. Emory received atel- egram from him assuring them of his safety and stating that he would go on immediately with his explorations. The tel egram was dated at Montrose, Colorado.
Williams news., 1916-11-23
HOW MEXICO IS OWNED

Hearst owns 25, ,OOO square miles of land; c. P. Taft broth CT of the ex-president owns22,- 25O square miles, Harrison Ot- isof Los Angeles owns 27,OOO square miles and Louis Terra gas a Mexican applying now for citizenship in the United States owns 35,O0O square mi. Three cents an acre was the pricepaid for this immense lot of property.
 Another three sevenths of Mexican property is owned by outside interests. The Mexi- can people themselves are but slaves to the owners of land, their holdings being only twen- ty per cent of the entire coun- try.
 These four Americans have
 ~~~~ V approximately as much Mexi- can land as would equal the entire state of Arizona. It will be easily understood why they are in favor of intervention. MT. Connors Denied 1t.
 A pleasant little dancing function was pulled off at the Babbitt-Polson Store Saturday night. Some of the employees intimated that MT. Connors did it in honor of the election. of Hon. Tom Campbell which now seems certain. Mr.Con- nors made denial and insisted that it was merely a social function for the entertainment of the Rabbits and their friends.
Williams news., 1916-11-23
CANVASS STILL GOING ON

The vote for president in some stateswas so close that a change which the official can- vass might make, but probably will not, leaves a feeling of suspense turnout the country. This will not be removed until the official report has been made. The canvas going on in California has found no dis crepancies between the official and unofficial returns which would place the election of MT. Wilson in jeopardy. In fact, so far he has gained nearly 200 votes. The other close states are in much the same condition. The unofficial re- turns were practically correct.
 In Arizona, Tom Campbell seems to have won the govern orship by about 200 plurality. While the returns are not all in they do not as they are re- ported seem to carry any com fort to governor Hunt. The el- ection of the remainder of the ticket is conceded.
 In Coconlno county the re- publicans elected one supervis- or an dthe state representative the democrats getting the re- mainder of the offices. The race between the candidates for sheriff was very close, the democratic candidate winning by afew votes but not receiv- ing a majority of the votes cast for sheriff.
 Official figures are not yet available but doubtless will be next week. -.A A
Williams news., 1916-11-23
OFFICE OF COUNTY ATTORNEY
 COCON|N0 COUNTY, ARIZONA

I am officially advised that the Prohibition Amendment, submitt- ed to the people of Arizona, was adopted. This Amendment will become effective immediately upon the issuance by the Governor oi his proclamation declaring the result of the vote, and the public is here by notified that immediately upon this Amendment becoming effec- tive it will be a violation of law to introduce into the State of Ari- zona for any purpose, other than sacramental purposes, intoxicating liquor of any kind and that intox- icatihg liquor can not be introduce ed for personal use.
 c. B. Wilson,
 County Attorney, Coconino County.
 Arizona.
Williams news., 1916-11-23

Mrs. F. E. Wells and mother, Mrs. Chas. Swisher, left on No. ' Sunday night for Phoenix at which place they will remain for afew weeks. Mrs. Wells health has not been good for some time and she and MT. Wells hope that a lower alti- tude and a warmer climate will prove beneficial.
Williams news., 1916-11-23
Conductor King Lost Leg

George King conductor on a Santa Fe local train met with a painful and serious accident about 7 p. m. Tuesday night while switching for the Cole Bros. Shows. In making a fly ing switch he was caught be- tween the engine and caboose and one of his legs was cut off . He was taken to the Santa Fe Hospital at Los Angeles for treatment and care.
Williams news., 1916-11-23
Haynes Goes to Prescott

H. s. Haynes Santa Fe engi- neer, who lived in Williams un- til quite recently, but later on went to work in Winslow, has been transferred to Prescott where he will work in the roundhouse as boiler-mker. MT. Haynes, wife and son Ray mond are in town for a day or two visiting Williams friends. From here they will go to Pres colt where their home will be in the future. ~
Williams news., 1916-11-23
Who Killed the Buck?

Dr. Melick and Prof. Barnes were hunting in the Cataract 25 miles northeast of Williams last week and brot in two fine bucks Saturday evening. MT. Barnes killed one. of the bucks and each insists that the other killed the second deer.
Williams news., 1916-11-23
WATER PROPOSED
 FOR WILLIAMS

At a special meeting of the Town Council last Saturday night, called to consider the proposition of the Coconino Water Development and Stock Company to furnish Williams with water from the San Fran cisco mountains, Mayor Wat son and Councilmen Kirkpat- rick and Miller were present. Messrs Spencer and Oliphant represented the development compay. The representatives of the company were desirous of immediate action on the pe- tition asking for referendum on the franchise proposition, but the Council thot it better to investigate the Company's pro- position further and delay ac- ton until a meeting could be arranged at which all members of theCouncil could be pres ent. A motion was adopted that the mayor and council man Kirkpatrick and Town at torney Gold should visit and inspect the crater to be used as an impounding reservoir, and gain other information about the source of the company's water supply.