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Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-09
THE MAYOR-DOCTOR

There is a little town in southern France named yliersleDuc, where the average duration of life is SC 7ears That is twice what it three genera ions ago and nearly twice average duration of life n America today.
 The most remarkable thing about the towns nor ality statistics however is the infant death rate Ac reports exist archives of the French Acade ny of Medicine years 1894 to 1903 Accord ng to the Lancet which has been deving into hese records in the years ending with 19OSbefore present worldwide for infant arose-not ne baby under year old in the and not one mother died childbirth. The infant mortality rate which had averaged 2 per 100 for nearly century nd was 30 per 100 shortly before the beginning of this en-year period, became absolutely nil.
 And one did it. He Morel de Villiers, the mayor who came into office in 1884 He convinced hat the chief public problem of his town was the health ,robem He doctor but in order to fit himself or his job he studied medicine and obtained doctors legree Then he to work. He made many sanitary eorms and preached hygiene to citizens of all ages but e preached all gospel of having babies born eathy and then keeping them healthy. He drew up a ct of rules for prospective mothers physicians nd midwves and strictly enforced them. with the re- ults mentioned above
 This ought to convince anybody of the immense pow
 that may exerted in any city by public authorities saving babies promoting general health and lengthen- 1g life.
 The Republicans denounced the Democratic rural legislation Chicago nine out of ten of them oted for it ar Washington.
 That America may be free among nations and that mericans may be free among men-that is the Demo ratio purpose t,t rf t.f.
 What has Wilson done that you would have undone? question every voter must answer before he to the polls in November.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-07
Recipes Requested
by Readers

Recipes requested by readers are
given below. The fhst one IS for
asparagus sandwichos To make app
petizing asparagus sandwiches cook
one can of asparagus tips until they
are very tender remove them from
the fire and mash until smooth, add
ing pepper, salt n little butter and q
little cream; when cool. spread the
paste thnly on slices Of buttercd
brown bread, add a little mayonnaise
to each sandwich and lay up. Dust
the top of each with a little paprka
and set away so that they viii he
very cool when served.
Dreamed Mushrooms.
For this dish take TWO pounds Of
button mushrooms and put ono-Uar-
ter pound butter ana the juice Of n
lemon into saucepan. Clean the
mushrooms with pointed knife and
ay them on a plate. then throw them
all together into a basin Pour a little
water over them and rub them for y
minute or two, as mushrooms rub
bed one against the other become
white as milk. Throw them into a
colander to drain, and thence into
the butter and lemon in the sauce
pan Put them on quick fire and
let them boil for three minutes. Take
another saucepan, q small one, put
into it a lump Of butter the size of q
large egg, a tablespoonful of flour,
salt, pepper and cupful of warm
milk. Boil for ten minutes, stirring
constantly with q wooden spoon.
Place the mushrooms on a hot en-
tree dish and throw the contents Of
the small saucepan over them.
Beans a Ia McNicana.
For this Mexican dish, soak one
cup Of black Mexican beans all night,
then boil with two tiny red peppers
and two cloves Of garlic until tue
beans are tender cnoueh to mash
Brain, mash and add pepper, salt
butter and a LITTLE cream; serve the
beans in the ccntcr of IA dish sur
rounded by plain boiled rice. 8
smooth, rich tomato sauce may he
served with them if desired.
Onion Eorccmeat.
Take four OF more quite young on
ions, chop them mp very fine and
put into basin with three ounces On
hroadcrumba, one ounce of shredded
suet Tablespoonful Of parsley, q
pinch Of mixed herbs, u few drops OF
relish, plenty Of seasoning, ana bind
all together with an egg or, if this g
not obtainable, little milk. Form
into balls and fry in hot fat. These
make an excellent dish if served with
cold boiled or roast pork or with fried
bacon
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-07
Onion l'orccnleat.



Choose some medium sized Spanish
onions, or others f the stronger fla
Vor is preferred, remove outer skins
and cut in rounds about hair an inch
thick; dip these into Il little melted
bacon fat or butter, into which has
been mixed some finely chopped
parsley, lemon rnd, and a pinch OF
ground cloves; now dip each into an
ordinary frying batter and fry a sol
den brown. Serve at once piled up n
entree dish ganlshed with parsley.
Rice a Ia Condo.
one fourth pound Carolina rice. two
ounces butter, three ounces sifted SUI
gar, one pint milk, one tin aprcota
or peaches, one teaspoonfnl vanilla
essence, cherries and angelica. Wash
the rice thoroughly in cold water. put
into pan of cold water and bring t.
a boil. then pour away the water Add
the milk and stir until boiling, then
cook slowly for three-quarters Of an
hour, stirring occasionally. Add the
butter, sugar and vanilla, and turn in
to a bordered mould--one with hole
in the center land set aside to cool
When cold turn out, fill the center
with apricots or peaches and decor
ate with cherries ana angelica The
peaches should be cut in half and the
juice poured around.
A COLD SPONGE.
Those who arc not strong enough
to stand the cold tub or shower might
compromise by taking a cold sponge.
Here again a warm room is impera-
tive. The sponge consists merely in
wiping the face. arms, neck and chest
with a cloth or sponge wet with cold
water. This is stimulating to the
circulation and excellent for the skin,
if it follows a warm washing
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-07
HOUSEHOLD HELPS.

If you want TO save gas, remember
that sheet of tin placed over the
smallest gas jet viii heat two flatirons
as quickly as if two Jets were used.
Muslin and cotton goods can be
rendered fireproof by putting an
ounce Of alum in the last rinsing
water or by putting it in the starch.
A mouse hole can be effectively
stopped for all time by pasting over
It "a piece Of cloth which has been
literally spGinkled with red pepper
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-07

Getting married is like changing
from the dizzying whirl Of coast
train and sitting down in the 'loeal3
prepared for long, slow journey full
of iolts and jars
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-06-18

II. comm Do ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Married Last Friday.

Last Friday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. S. Dale on the West Side
occurred the marriage of their son
Herman, F. Dale to Miss Helene
Claudine Irgens. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. L. B. Torrison.
The bride has been a resident of
Minneapolis for the past two years,
since she came from her home in
Norway, and has visited here and has
many friends. She is an excellent
young lady of culture and refine
ment. The husband of her choice is
one of Decorah's best young men,
and is well known insurance agent,
being associated with his father in
the business for some time. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale went to La Crosse Satur-
day via auto on a honeymoon trip.
We join with their many friends in
extending congratulations and best
wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Passed Away at Hospital.

Mrs A. G. Riste passed away yes
terday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at
the hospital. She underwent an oper-
alton on Monday.
Harriet Kirkland was born Aug.
II, 1891 in Freeport and was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Kirk
land. Three months ago on May
Is, she was united in marriage to
Adolph Riste at Freeport and the
family home since then has bc-i
made on the former Jacob Haas farm
about two miles northwest of De-
corah. Her death brings sorrow to
many friends, as she \ jas beloved by
all who ever had the Neasure of her
acquaintance. The funeral services
will be held tomorrow Thursday at
one o'clock from the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Kirkbride Aear Freeport
and at two O'Clock from the Freeport
NJ. E. church, DR.. G. S., Lakeland Of
ficiating. Burial will be in the Free
lolt cemetery. SGe iss sssurvlved ~
the bereaved husband and her aged
father and other relatives, who have
the sympathy of all in their loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
SENDING GOODS TO RUSSIA.
Ben Bear Tells About shipment by
Mail to Moscow, Russia.

Ben Bear arrived home Sunday
from his fall purchasing trip to New
York City, which he found to be an
unusually busy city. He secured a
fine line of fall goods, which are ar
irving now and will have his big
double store filled by fair week.
He told US. about merchant from
Moscow, Russia, who was in New
York buying between $1,000 and
$4,000 worth ofNmerchandise, and on
account of the war in Europe, and
the shipping facilities being blocked,
he was compelled to send the entire
purchase by United States mail. The
goods were all wrapped up IN pack
ages weighing less than\ten pounds
each. The postage alone cost in the
Of $4,000. We dare say
that this merchandise will cost some
thing when it is put on sale in Rus
sia
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Walked in His Sleep.

Mint Barthell has been confined
to his home since Monday suffering
from bruises and cuts he received in
tumble down the stairs in his hon.s.
Monday night he got up out of bed,
while still sound asleep and walked
to the head of the stairs and started
down and fell clear to the bottom.
Ills mother was aroused by the noise
and got up and found him laying at
the bottom of the stairs. She tele-
phoned for DR.. Barfoot, who arrived
shortly after and fixed up Mr.. Bar
thells injuries. Luckily no bones
were broken. For several nights dur
ing the hot weather Mint had been
unable to sleep, and the strain was
too much for him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Bathing Places Popular.

The hot weather of the past month
has been the means of a lot of De-
corahians learning to swim. A bath
ing place in the Oneota just short
distance below the twin bridges
north of the Bernatz millshas been
the mecca of scores of bathers every
evening, men, women and children.
Sunday evening 65 were insand had
the time of their lives Some OF the
ladies are expert swimmers, and they
won't need to take any lessons from
Cora Beckwith, the famous swimmer,
who will appear at the Winneshiek
County Fair. Miss Beckwith will give
private lessons while here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
He Caught Some Big Fish.

Manager Orr of the Standard Tele-
phone Co. spent Sunday at McGregor.
He used to tell the writer about the
big fish he caught in that section,
but we never believed his fish stor-
les. So on his return Monday he
brought back from McGregor a mess
of fish and delivered them to the
writer's home, as evidence that he
could catch fish as he always claimed,
and we believe him now, as the fish
were little bit the best that ever
tickled our palate. The catch he made
this time were all cat fish, and one
in the lot weighed "a pounds, so we
take our hat off to Manager Orr of
the Standard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Some Fine City Corn.

The corn fields of this section are
a delight to all eyes. Otto Dahljelm,
the ice cream manufacturer of this
city has six acres of yellow dent corn
planted on his land near the city
hitching grounds. This morning he
went into the field and picked sever
al ears and brought them to this Of
flee, and right now they are practic-
ally ready for roasting. Mr.. Dahljelm
will be able to pick corn for seed in
another week. The whole Sax acres
is fine and ears are all filled with the
golden kernels.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Brought Here For Burial.

Miss Esther Douglass, a former
resident of Decorah and a well known
pioneer school teacher here years
ago, passed away in Cedar Rapids
last week Monday, and the remains
were brought to Decorah for burial
in Phelphs cemetery last Thursday,
DR.. Willett of the Congregational
church officiated. The remains
were accompanied here by her ne
phew, Prof. Henry c. Adams, of Ann
Arbor, Mich. Mr.. Adams is a cousin
of Mrs. n. H. Adams of Decorah, and
a former resident of this city. He
returned to Ann Arbor Thursday
night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
The 1917 TAXES
WILL Be HIGHER
Property Owners of Iowa Will Pay
$5O,O50, 164 Taxes i'm 1917 Ac-
cording to Report Filed
by +. s. Shaw. State
Auditor.
SCHOOLS OF THE STATE
DEMAND BIG SUM
Officials Declare Local Communities
Axe Responsible as the Cause
Lies With the Counties
and Townships.

Iowa property owners are paying
8 0,050,164 taxes this year on an
average tax levy of 1896 mills ac-
co-ding to report filed Thursday
with the executive council, by F. S.
Shaw, auditor of state. This is an
increase in the average tax levy of
e 6S mills.
With reports from many parts of
the state that school districts are in
tending to raise their demands for
funds, and that counties and town
ships will increase their levies, the
average tax over the state is expect
ed to advance beyond SO mills for
I1917.
The increase in the rate of tax be-
ing collected this year is shown by
the records regards of the fact that
the state reduced its levy from 40
to As mills.
The increase is shown in the
amounts levied for school purposes.
funds for various purposes and in
creased many levies.
At this time when high taxation
is an issue in Iowa, the state officials
call attention to the fact that the
cause lies with the counties and town
ships. Regardless of the fact that
state taxes went down this year,
taxes on the average increased over
the state.
Unless relief from higher taxes is
expected next year the property own
ers must get into action in their local
communities to see that levies are
reduced or held at the pesent figure,
1t is said.
w, H, Williams, rcfenne clerk in
the auditors office, reported the net
taxable value of all property in Iowa,
including moneys and credits is ST.
O13,901. This is oneIfourth the act
ual value of $4,055,604.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Austad-AndersOn Nuptials,

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Austad ar
rived home Saturday from their
honeymoon trip to Minneapolis. They
were married here on July &c at the
United Lutheran church parsonage
by Rev. o. Glesne. The bride is a
daughter of Mrs. n. r. Anderson and
one of Decorah's very best young
women and has a host of friends
here. The groom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Austad and one of Decor
abs well known carpenters. Mr.
and Mrs. Austad will build a new
residence in the Pleasant Hill dis
trict for their future home. Their
many friends join with us in extenu-
ing congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
A New AuctiOneer.

0. B. Goodno, who has been living
on the I. j. Qualley farm south Of
Decorah for some time, will be in a
position to cry all kinds OF auction
sales this fall and winter. He has had
considerable valuable experience in
the business and is a very capable
man. References can be secured
from any of the banks in Decorah or
the Calmar banks. Anyone wishing
his services can address him Decorah,
Iowa, r. f. ID. 1.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
The Baby Health Contest.

The baby health contest which will
be held at the fair this year has ere
ated a lot Of interest. On Tuesday,
at 1870 o'clock DR.. Bah
cock will give short talk to moth
ers and fathers at the baby contest
tent on the fair ground. On Wednes-
day visiting nurse from Des Moines
will give short talk. All fathers and
mothers and others interested are
invited to attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Entering on Fourth Year.

Frank A. Germann, the popular
young clothier, enters upon his
fourth year in the clothing business
in Decorah this week. Since opening
up here he has made a marked sue
cess and now enjoys very lucrative
business. He has made it point tc
handle only the best in cloth;Sg and
furnishings. Right now his new fall
stocks are ready for inspection and
he has fine line of up-to-the-min-
ute clothing on mis- shelves.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
1876 AUTOMOBILES
IN WINNESH|EK
176,977 Cars Were Registered In
Iowa on August 1st. The Gain
for Year is $1,000.
ONE CAR FOR
EVERY THIRTEEN PEOPLE
Iowa Lead.. Entire Union in the
Number tachines Per Capita.
Total L. ,tment Estimat-
ed at 'e,o77,ooo.

Winneshiek coS has 1,575 au-
tomobiles, CT car VI every four
teen inhabitants, as {. last census
gave the population of he county
about $4,000. A\
Iowa has one automobile 1or every
thirteen people in the state.
On Aug. l the state registration
department had registered 175,977
cars for 1916. On Aug. 1, 1915 the
state had registered 140,168 ma
chimes. This shows an increase of
36,S09 cars.
1t is estimated the total invest
ment in autos in this state is $176,-
977 900. No other state in the union
has so many cars per capita as Iowa.
While the average for the state is
one machine for every thirteen peo-
pie, some of the rural counties show
higher score. Calhoun county has
one for every eight persons. Har1in
county has one to eight and Guthrie
county has one to every nine people.
Pocahontas county made the great
est gain in the last year August 1
1915 that county had 606 autos,
Aug. l this year the county has
1856 cars, an increase of 1,349.
The number of cars owned in each
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Waucoma and Fort Win.

Decorah played at Fort Atkinson
Sunday and lost by the score of 5 to
4. Allen did the tossing for Decor
ah and our boys seem to think he is
some twirler. Well here's hoping he's
got the stuff. - /
The Waucoma league leaders won
from Calmar on the latter's grounds
by the score of to 3.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Autoed to Spring Valley.

DR.. r. F. Topliff and wife OF Post
vile, came over last Saturday in their
big touring car and on Sunday in
company with Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
Reed and Miss Hazel Flagler, autoed
to Spring Valley On visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Bandle. They made the
60 mile trip in three hours.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Hospital superintendent on Vaca

Mrs. Larson, superintendent of the
Decorah Hospital, departed yester-
day on a vacation visit to the home
of her sister at LIE Mars. She expects
also to take a trip on the Great Lakes
before returning. Her place at the
hospital is filled by Mrs. Elder, of At
Crimson, Kans.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Joined the SisterhOOd.

Miss Frances Hardy, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hardy, of Cedar
and former residents Of De-
corah, joined the Dominican order
of the sisterhood at Dubuque last
Friday, and she will be known now
as Sister Marie Joan. N. r. Croft
and neice, Mrs. Theo. Bailey, Of
Owatonna went down to attend the
services.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Passed Away Monday.

Mrs. Mary Meskemen, of Forest
Mills, passed away at the hospital
here Monday, having undergone an
operation. The remains were taken
to Rossville Monday by Henry Ness
of the Decorah Furniture C~. aad
the funeral services are being held
there today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Clay Hill Defeats Locust.

Sunday afternoon at Locust, Clay
Hill defeated Locust to Z. Hall of
Clay Hill got a home run in the first
with a man on first base. Batteries:
For Clay Hill-Hall and Z Erickson.
For Locust-N. Nesheim, P. Queal
and A. Queal
Gulvold of Clay Hill stared at the
bat. getting four hits and a sacrifice
at five trips to the plate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
Enjoying Camp Life.

DR.. G. S. Lakeland and family and
his brother j. r., of Hampton, Iowa,
and father, are enjoying camp life
out near the Ben Jewell farm. They
went out Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09

John Guiher, of Winterset, repub-
lican candidate for railroad commits
sioner, was in the city Sunday and
Monday and was guest at the H. A.
Warner home. Mr. Guiher is a fine
fellow and will make an excellen.
official. He went from here to Wau-
kon and Lansing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-08-09
of The Little Four League.

BOOST FOR THE
LITTLE FOUR LEAGUE,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-12
MARSHALL CITY MAY
 BECOME GOOD CAMP

John Altman, writing to friends In Juneau from Marshall City says that the camp is showing up well and should become a good producer with a little prospecting.
 In his letter Altman states, Marsh all City .s good looking camp, as the surrounding country is full of con- tacts. which with a little prospect. ing may develop something good. Will low creek, one of the new creeks dis covered last spring has already pro- duced Sl0.OO0 from three claims. and these are being worked only in a small way. George Rely, of lditarod, has leased a number of claims and VII put in a steam scraper in the spring. Frank Waskey is also work ing here but on a small scale. About DO white men are iR the camp and in the summer there will be work enough for 100 men. The camp has no post office but nefids one badly and the men in the camp are taking steps to secure one. # possible"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-12
JEFFERSON HAS HORSES
 FOB WHITE PASS ROAD

The steamer Jefferson arrived from the south this morning at 8 o'clock with 200 ton of freight for Gastineau channel On board the Jefferson are 51 head Of horses for the White Pass and Yukon which win be used on the stage route from Whitehorse to Daw- son.
 The Juneau passengers on the Jef. ferson were J. c. Bailey Mrs. Bailey, A. A. Palmer c. Nicora. W. Albright and G. F. Broughton.
 For Douglas-Mrs. D. M. Crow, Miss Crow, Mrs. M. Therry, Miss NJ. Nicorai iW. Jackie and D. Meyer
 Stroller White, editor and owner of lthe Whitehorse Star, left for h.s home on the Jefferson after having spent the past week here on pelas- ! lure. The Jefferson sailed for Skag- way late this afternoon and ls due southbound tomorrow evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-12

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-12

ly before two o'clock this morning and after unloading freight at all Channel points sailed south from the city dock about ten o'clock. The Al- Kl had 67 tons of freight for the city dock. 50 tons for rhane and DO tons for Douglas.
 The arriving passengers on the Al Ki were A. Rogers Mrs. Rogers J' Reppar. A. Morgan, Emil Rosan, Mrs. E. Dutilneul, Mrs Kostrometinofi and son, W. Stevenson, Ed Dahl, II. w. Dawby, John Lund, W. J. Benson G. Gustafson. John Stevenson. J. l.. Rickola. John Jeco. c. samyick, Mrs. Newton and children, Maurice Deere, IA. Woods. NJ. Haber and wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-12
LAST TRIBUTE PAID
 TO INTERIOR PIONEER

FAIRBANKS, Jan. 24.-The body of Roland Griffin. tho well known Fairbanks colored man who died sey eral days ago, was buried Wednes day afternoon, the funeral ceremonies taking place at the undertaking par lors. A large number of the friends of the deceased were in attendance And out Of respect for the memory of one who had worked faithfully for them during his lifetime in Fairbanks the proprietors of the Red Cross Drug store cosed their pace of business be tween the hours of and D. m. on the day of the funera.