davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
CAN'T FOOL VOTERS.
Tax Grabbers Try to Work The
Voters.

The Des Moines high tax grafters
have representative in Hampton
this week. He is busy sending out
pledge" cards asking the republi-
cans TO fall over themselves and sign
up pledge that Il have always vot-
ed the republican ticket, but / am
Meredith, who less than a month
ago made a public statement to the
effect that he kept champagne in his
cellar and served it to his guests
as courtesy"
BY doing this it will help prohibit
ton, as Meredith drinks only hign
priced stuff and that is all right, but
we must not allow poor devil to
have glass of beer; and as Hard
ing, the republican candidate, does
not drink at all we do not want him,
because We want our governor to be
up-to-date and serve champagne to
his guests that costs about $5 per
bottle, and if we help elect him he
may invite us to take a drink when
we visit the governors office.
The card is sent with a self ad-
dressed return envelope, but instead
of name on the envelope a post Of
fice box number is given. Why
doesn't the fellow come out in the
open? He will find that the repub-
licans of this community are not a
lot OF suckers who can be worked
by lot of lies Dy the high tax gang
at Des Moines. They know the pro-
hibition question in Iowa is settled
as far as the governorship is con-
Icerned, but thev know that the tax
lquestion is not settled, and il the
people are not on their guard Des
Moines will grab another million or
two to finish clearing off that eighty
acre park, after which they will
want another million TO plant flower
gardens and employ policemen to
keep us OFF the grass when we visit
the capital city. -. Hampton Chroni-
lcle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
DEMONSTRATION AT GROFFS.
On South Bend Malleable Ranges
Sept. % to Oct. 3.

n. r. Croft & Son, the we'll known
hardware men, announce a big dem
onstration OF The South Benz Male
able Range, beginning Wednesday,
Sept. 27, and ending on Tuesday, Oct.
g. An expert from the factory will
be at the store and will demonstrate
and point out exclusive features and
points of advantage of the range,
which is said to be one of the very
best on the market today. 1t will be
we'll for all who are interested in "a
new range this fall to remember the
dates of the demonstration and visit
tie store, and get an idea of the good
features this range possesses. Sou
venirs will be given free.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

year beginning October 1, are as fol-
lows:
President, Chris Waters, Ossian,
(P. o.
Vice President, w. A. Daskam,
Cresco.
Sec.-Treas., Mrs. G. M. Shoemaker.
Elementary Div. Supt., Mrs. l.. l..
Couse, Decorah.
Secondary Div Supt., Rev. j. E.
Healey, Postville.
Adult Div. Supt., Mrs. Warren
Hoyt, Decorah.
Home and Visitation Supt., Mrs. G..
w. Brinkman, Ridgeway.
Teacher Training, Mrs. w. Little,
Decorah.
Temperance Dept, Mrs. E. Kirk
bride, Decorah.
Missionary Dept, Miss Clara
KuntZ, Ridgeway.
Executive Committee: Thos. Bry-
ant, Hesper; Paul Riggs, Castalia; j..
6. Kirschman, Ridgeway; r. P. San
ford, Decorah; Mrs. DR.. Horton, Cal
mar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
BOB Prisoners Released.

The state board of parole has re-
leased 303 prisoners from the peni-
entiary on parole since Jan. !, 1916.
This is at the rate OF more than one a
day The population of the prisons
has been somewhat reduced. but il
will gain again when the District
courts begin action in September and
October.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
Married at Grace Church Rectory.

Married at Grace Church RectOry.
This Wednesday morning at Grace
church rectory, Rev. Wn. McVettie,
officiating, occurred the marriage of
four prominent young people of Burr
Oak. The contracting couples were
John Nolte and Miss Alberta Cox and
Henry Price and Miss Lottie Olson.
Mr.. Price Is son of City Mail Car
rier r. G.. Price and wife of Decorah.
After the marriage ceremony the
happy couples departed on a honey
moon trip to Dubuque. We join with
their many friends in extending con-
gratulations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
Attended Republican Conference

Yesterday the Republican fourth
district conference was held at
Charles City, and those in attendance
say IL was one of the most enthusias-
tic meetings ever held. l.. B. Whit
ney, 4th district committeeman, e. J.
Hook, county chairman. Senator l..
NJ. Enger, of Decorah, were in atten-
dance. Every county OF the ten in
the district was represented, y
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
Some Fine Corn.

Our office window is showing sam
pies of corn from the Gus Johnson
farm in Glenwood township, and from
the Henry Gutza farm in Canoe. The
Johnson variety is Silver King and
some of the finest corn we have seen
yet. He has about % acres of it.
We did not learn the variety of Mr.,
Gutza's corn but suffice to say it is
representative of the good corn raised
in Winneshiek this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
SOLDIER WRITES FROM
The TEXAS BORDER
Color Sergeant G. j. Hanson of the
10th Inf. U. s. Regulars at
San Antonio Writes
THINKS VOLUNTEERS WILL
BE HOME in NOVEMBER
Would be Pleased to Meet Any De-
corah Boys Who Reach the
Lone Star State.

We received a letter Saturd;
rom c. j. Hanson, son of Mr.. al
drs. John Hanson, of Decorah, wi
S Color Sergeant of the 18th Infa
ry U. S. Regulars, stationed at So
Antonio, Texas. Conrad has bet
me of Uncle Sans regulars for
lumber of years, and having bee
tationed along the border for son
ime knows the Mexican situate
thoroughly. Following is the lette
FIT. Sam Houston Texas,
Sunday, Sept. 8, 1916.
Friend Harry
In reading your paper l note
letters from some of the Decor
ah boys, showing them with the
National Guard, away down
here in Texas. Glad to see
some of them turn out when
they did, as it showed they
were ready to help old U. S. A.
and when they left for here,
they thought it was over the
river for them. But no, we can
camp here and keep an eye on
the Mexican side. Hand it to
them they did. and went as far
as ordered. OF course they
don't have as much of a chance
as the regulars when it comes
to getting up and going, as
their officers, like the men,
have to learn.
From the looks of things
they will all be home by next
November 1915, as there will be
no more trouble in Mexico for
the U. s. A. to handle. 1t has
done the national guard a great
deal of good to come way down
here and live on what the u. s.
allows them, in regards to ra-
tion and clothing; also how to
take care of themselves while in
the field. OF course our regu-
lar army cooks can handle the
army ration and give men
good wholesome food. But the
national guard cooks had to
learn it after they got here. A
great many of the outfits have
had target practice and learn
how to care for a gun and 9TH
er things that they need in case
OF war. Anyway the trip to
start with was meant to go
over the river, but as they did
not go, they had to learn how to
care for themselves and
equipments.
There will be some tales
told around there, that will
make old Nick Carter's tales
look little tame. But say,
they all do around the army,
even the members of the G. A..
r.
Well what l started to write
was, | would be more than
pleased to meet anyone of the
Decorah hoys in case they come
to good old San Antonio,
Texas.
Hoping they all are in good
health and enjoying our Tex
as sunshine, l remain,
Yours truly,
C. j. HANSON,
Color Sgt. 18th Inf.
U. S. Regulars.
P. S.:-Did young Fitch get
home after his or 4 years
were up. Makings of a good
soldier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

The city OF Copenhagen is daily
consuming $4,000 pounds of Ameri-
can salt pork.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

5 There is beaver dam In New
York which is said to be $50 years
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
5. Larsen to Market Monday,

s. Larsen, the clothier left Monday
for Chicago to make additional fall
purchases for his store in the line OF
late fall novelties and furnishings.
His big stock of clothing has been ON
his shelves for several weeks, and he
has one Of the finest lines he ever
bought. II ss9e5
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
WONDERFUL INSECT is FLY
Nuisance, and Menace to Human
LIE. but Well Worth the Most
Careful Study.

XIII hy. but study him He is q
wonderful creature, though a menace
and Tnuisance, writes Garrett P.
ServisS His muscles are as strong
as steel; his nerve action is as quick
as lightning. II you were proportion
ately as strong as fly you could
seize beam over your head with your
hands, and, with two tons OF iron
fastened to your feet. easily raise your
self, together with the attached
weight, from the floor.
This calculation is no mere guess;
1t is based upon experiments made by
the Belgian naturalist, Felix Plateau,
who harnessed insects and small ami
mails OF many kinds, in very ingenious
ways, to ascertain their strength.
Likewise. II q fly were as big as q
man. and retained his relative
strength. he could kill tigers with his
bands and split asuuder tho Jaws Of
Mons with much more ease than Sam
sop did.
H you wers ~ quick a. q fly you
op9ld let an oncoming express train.
travelling . mile q minute. como within
. foot Of your nose and then dodge It.
Strike at q ny that 10 lazily circlins
with playmate before your eyes and
observe with what nonchalant ease he
avoids your blow and instantly returns
to hts play.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
PEASANT WITH TRUE VISION
traveller Heard Robert Burns Praise
washington, the American. for
His Patriotism.

traveller exploring the wild beau
" OF the Caves of Colzean In Scotland
met a young peasant, who astonished
MN by his poetic description of the
scene. according to Hugh Millers
Iaies and Sketches" published in
hoston half a century ago. A discus
sion OF literature and philosophy, as
wen as nature, Is concluded as fol.
ows, an exchange remarks:
Man." said my companion. should
love his species at all times. but it is
y With him If In times like these he
h*es not his country more The spirit
OF war and aggression Is yet abroad:
tnere are laws 70 be established.
rights to be defended. invaders to be
repuised. tyrants to be deposed. And
VINO but the patriot Is equal to these
things? We are not yet done with the
bruces, the Wallaces. the Tells, the
Washingtons-yes the Washingtons.
whether they fight for u3 or against
us-we are not done with them. But
we are getting ashamed of our coun.
try OF our language, our manners, our
music, our literature: nor shall we
have enough of the old spirit left us
TO assert our liberties or fight our bat.
ties. Oh, for some Barbour or Blind
Harry OF the present day, to make US
once more proud OF our country"
quoted the famous saying OF
Fletcher of Saltoun, let me make the
songs of country. and ] will lot you
make its laws"
But here" said "is our lugger
stealing round TUrnberry Head. We
shall soon part. perhaps forever, and
L would fain know with whom have
spent an hour so sgreeahIy. and have
some name to know him by. My own
name Is Matthew Lindsay am a
native OF Irvine"
And l." said the young man. rising
and cordially grasping the proffered
hand, am native OF Ayr. My name
Is Robert Burns
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Consumption Amono the Jews.

According to Or. S. Kreincrmann o.
Easel. Switzerland. Jews have a pays:
ca predispos!tion 10 diseases OF the
.ungs. but they everywhere show
considerably lower morbidity and moS
ta!ity from consumption than are founu
amounS Gentiles lie attributes th;s
t" their temperance; to q relative i'm
Unity acquired through the wealke.
o. their race having succumbed in
earlier generations; to their ritual o5.
servance OF cleanliness and to the high
esteem in which the physician is he'd
among them
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Gives Palm to Endurance.

A somewhat varied experience OF
cn"n has led me. the longer l live, to
set less value on mere cleverncss: -
attach more and more Importance to
industry and physical endurance. In
6"od am much disposed to think that
endurance - the most valuable quality
OF all: for industry. a. the desire to
work hard, does not come to much ii
tSehle frame is unable to respond to
the desire.-Thomas Huxley.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14

of South Carolina surrender her SOW
ereignty to them. That seems to be
their position. But let IS see little
further on this question Of state su-
pervision. The state, in the exercise
of her sovereign power, fixes the
rate of interest at which money shall
be loaned and has state bank ex-
aminer to look into theN affairs Of
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Sure His Time Had Come.

II happened in an English hospital
ward that at the moment when a pa.
tient was just recovering conscious
ness on his return 20 bed from the OPP
Grating theater Il Wesleyan minister
and two clerical friends came walking
in to pay visit. The patient started
up and stared at the trio of black
coats. Great Scott" he exclaimed.
The undertakers!"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14

tant or discriminatory. Let them
do as they please in South Carolina.
They say, in so many words, take off
all restraint. They are so benevo-
lent and so philanthropic that they
will deal gently and kindly by the
people and property owners. They
say, in this instance, in SO many
words, let the great and proud State
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14

the banking institutions OF this state
for the protection of the people,
Why can't people and banks LEND
money at any rate they may iix3
Has the state the right to regulate
rate of interest for the protection
of the borrower as against the lend.
er The state undoubtedly has this
Continued on Page IA
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Toothbrush Case.

Art ticking is very appropriate for
making toothbrush cases. They should
be lined with gum tissue and finished
with seam binding around the edge.
with loops to hang by. Always place
the bristle end inside to protect from
dust germs.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Earth's Conductivlty.

The resistance of sea-water is only
about onehundredth that Of fresh wa
ter. Damp earth often offers less re-
sistance to electric current than does
fresh water, but dry earth measures
over ten times as many ohms between
opposite sides of a cubic section
Popular Science Monthly.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
A GOOD FAMILY COUCH SYRUP

can be made by mixing Pine-Tar.
Aconite, Sugar, Hyoscyamus, Sassa-
fras, Peppermint. Ipecac, Rhubarb,
Mandrake, Capsicum, Murlate Am
monia. Honey and Glycerine. 1t is
pleasant, healing and soothing, rails
es the phlegm, and gives almost in
slant relief. For convenience OF
those who prefer not to fuss, Il is
supplied ready made In Csc bottles
under name Of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. Can be had at your drug
gist. Insist on getting DIR. Belps
Pine-Tar-Honey and see that the for
muia is on the package
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Region Produces Much Tale.

That Gouverneur region of New
York is by far the largest tale pro.
ducer in the United States. Years ago
It's output of tale was greater than
that of all other talc-producing local
tiles in this country combined, and the
mineral is in places worked to a depth
Of 500 feet.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Daily Thouoht-

Tho affection of old age is one Of
tha greatest consultations OF humanity.
have often thought what a melan-
choly world this would be without
children. and an inhuman world with.
out the aged.-Coleridge
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Kind Of NoIohbor He Liked.

Lawyer--"What sort OF a neighbor
is he?" Witness-"Best one l ever
had. Lived next to him five years"
Then you know him intimately 20
Never spoke to im."-Life.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Explaining Inaratitude.

The general cry is against ingrati-
tude, but the complaint is misplaced; /;
1t should be against vanity; none but
direct villains are capable of willful
ingratitude: but almost everybody is
capable OF thinking he hath done more
than another deserves, while the other
thinks he hath received less than he
dcs ssrves.-Pope.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Maaaots Bred fo,, SaIa.

La England there are several mag
got farms where maggots are bred for
sthe market and sold as bait to fishers
for trout and other fish. One farmer
advert!ses "Maggots of unsurpassab BILE
stza and quality"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Wanted the Materials.

vii! you start up that fireless cook.
or Norah?" said the lady OF the house.
Sure l will. num-" replied the green
girl 1Vhere's the ?"-Yonk-
ers statesman.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Uses II Himself,

DE man dat has sense enough to
give good advice said Uncle Eben.
Is mostly too busy thinkin' fob his
own needs to pass out free instruc-
tions."
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Great Leader.

A great leader is a man who can
take two women out to dinner and
keep the conversation OF of new
clothes and surgical operations.--Kan-
sas City Star.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Pessimist's Vlowpoint.

Father" said the small boy. whats
an optimist?" "An optimist, my son.
is a man who tries so hard to be cheer
full that you feel sorry to see him over
working himself. Star.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Not the Same.

Did the sporting editor give you
that fight ticket you asked him for?"
asked the red-headed office boy.
Nav" replied his friend He only
made q pass at me-"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Possible to Be Too Close.

A man may hang on to money so
closely that he gets about the same
pleasure from its possession that q
slot machine does.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Lets Others % Ths<.

Cautiously enough. the family loafer
mover thinks OF providing the family
l>ak<--The Youths Companion.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
YouHu Wisdom,

A fair young girl of sixteen can say.
"All my life!" In a more impressive
way than can an old man OF eighty
Puck.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
Worth. While Quotation.

The measure OF capacity Is the
measure OF sphere to either man or
woman. n."-Elizabeth Oaks Smith.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14
To Restore colora.

Ammonia will often restore cclors
that have been ia,led by acids.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14

Peacocks Guide Tiger Hunters.
In India the presence of peacocks
denotes that there are tigers in the
vicinity.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14

Optimistic Thought.
Many judgments that fall upon man
ara ths>resuit of his own sine.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-14

Optimistic Thought.
Invention Is not so much the result
OF labor as judgment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30
Mayor.
Countersigned:
City Clerk,

City Clerk.
Section 8. That there shall be and
there is hereby levied upon all the
taxable property within the City of
Washburn, direct continuing annual
tax in addition to all other taxes, suf-
f1cient to pay the interest on said bonds
as and when the same becomes due
and also to pay the principal thereof
at maturity, to-wit: A tax sufficient
to produce in each of the following
years the following sums:
In the year 1916, $3.50 for interest.
In the year 1917, $3.50, being $3.50
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1918, $1,000, being $500
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1919, $1,250, being $3.50
interest and $1,000 principal
In the year 1920, $1,000, being $500
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1921, $1,150, being $3.50
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1922, $1,1O0, being 500
interest and $1,000 principal.
In the year 1928, $1,000, being $50
interest and $1,000 principal.
In each of the said years 1916 to
1928, both inclusive, the annual tax as
above levied and provided for shall
be placed and extended upon the tax
roll of said city for collection and
shall be collected in the same manner
and at the same time as other taxes
for general purposes in said city are
extended and collected, and when col
lected, said bond tax shall be set apare
in separate fund designated Sewer
and Street Improvement Bonds of
1916, Interest and Sinking Fund, y
which shall be irrevocably pledged and
used solely for the payment of the
interest and principal of said bonds
at their respective maturities.
Section 4. That the ordinance pass
ed by the City Council for the said
city on September 6, 1916, providing
for the issue of $1,000 of bonds for the
same purpose as above described. and
all other ordinances in conflict here
with, be, and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
Published as a proposed ordinance
on the 18th and 18th day of November,
1916.
Passed by the Common Council on
the 9th day of November, 1916.
Approved this 2Sth day of November,
1915.
A. w. Macleod,
Mayor.
Attest:
L. N. CLAUSEN,
City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-30

WHEREAS, it is necessary TO issue
bonds of said city for the payment of
the cost of construction of said sewer:
and
WHEREAS, certain street improve
ments on said Bayfield, Street which
are to be paid for by the city at large
have been duly authorized and are
now under construction, the cost of
which will be not less than Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000;)
Now, Therefore, the Common Coun-
Gil of the City of Washburn, Wiscon-
sin, do Ordain as Follows:
Section /. That for the purpose of
providing funds for the construction of
the said storm water sewer on Bay
field Street and for other street i'm
provements in connection Herewith,
there shall be and there are hereby
authorized to be issued negotiable
coupons bonds of said City of Wash
burn in the aggregate amount of Seven
Thousand Dollars ($7,000.) Said bonds
shall be known and described as
Sewer and Street Improvement
Bonds" shall be dated November 1,
1916, and shall consist of seven bonds
of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)
each, numbered one a. to seven CT,
both inclusive, and shall become due
and payable as follows: