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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
INDIAN THIEF HAD INGENUITY
Remarkably Clever strataeem by
Which PIegan Escaped With He
Booty Of Stolen Ponies.

Among the many interesting stories
told by members Of the Canadian
mounted police Is one that has to do
with the c%leverness Of an Indian.
One snowy morning a band Of Crees
awoke to find that about a dozen OF
their ponies had been stolen during the
night. A band to go in pursuit was
Immediately organized, and in the
course of an hour the trail was struck.
The band followed it for thirty miles
or more, till 1t entered a river and
headed for q little wooded island.
Smoke was rising from the trees, and
an opening, apparently the mouth Of
q cave, was in plain view. Presently
a Piegan Indian showed himself in
front Of the opening. At his heels was
a dog.
Pretty soon the dog scented the
Crees, who were lying low, and began
growing and barking. The Piegan look
ed up, glanced about him for a moment
and then instantly entered the cave.
IT, about ten seconds, another Piegan
came round the rocks and also went
in then another, and another and an
other. The Crees lay silently in the
bushes, counting. till upward of fifty
Piegans had come round the rocks and
gone into the cave, and still they kept
coming. Each carried a rifle.
When at last seventy men had disap-
peared in the cave, the superstitious
and cautious Crees, concluded that the
evil spirit had something to do with
1t. So thoroughly were they filled with
this idea that even when reinforce
ments came, which was in a few hours,
they were reluctant to attack the
island.
That night, however, one Cree, less
CT edulous than the others, crossed over
the ice to investigate. On approach
ing the supposed cave he found that
it was no cave at all, but simply an
opening leading some ten feet into the
| rock, where 1t made a turn and came
out on, the other side.
There was the remnant Of q single
camp fire, the ponies were gone and
not an Indian was in sight. The in
genious Piegan thief, by making the
circuit Of the passage, and the end OF
the island seventy times, had so de
ceived his pursuers as to gain the
time necessary for his escape.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
BIC POTATO YIELD
Western Canada Man Raised 600
Bushels on Two Acres.
He Thinks He Did Pretty Well, bun
There Were Even Larger crops
In the Neighborhood-LiVe
Stock Men Prosper.

As q %by-product the yield of potatoes
on the farm of Ben Pawson Of Coal.
dale, Alberta, was somewhat Of a pay.
ing proposition. Coaldale is in the
Medicine Hat district of Alberta. Med.
icine Hat is a place, pictured in the
mind Of many Americans, where the
weather man holds high carnival. and
when he wants to put a little life or
spirit into the people just moves the
mercury down a few notches. The
rascal has thus given Medicine Hat q
rather unenviable place on the map.
But 1t isn't half as bad as 1t is pic
tured. Anyway, Ben Pawson likes 1t.
Last year he grew six hundred bush
els Of potatoes on two acres of land
that had nc special preparation, and
only the usual precipitation, or rain,
as the less cultured would call 1t.
When he couldn't work at his hay or
grain, because Of the damp mornings,
he gave them some attention. And
then evenings between supper and
chores and bedtime he gave them some
work. Anyway his yield was six hun
bred bushels, and he sold the whole
lot for $2S5. Ben is satisfied. Still
there were larger yields than this in
the neighborhood.
If one might speak Of hogs in the
same breath in which you speak of pc.
tatoes, there is nothing in the ethics
Of literature that would create a de-
barment. Taking advantage Of this
license 1t will not be out Of place to
state that large potato yields are not
the only feature of interest in this
new and interesting country. Amongst
others hogs are having a good deal OF
attention. Not long ago, hogs reached
the $500 mark on the Calgary market.
It doesn't cost much to raise a hog
and very little to bring him to a weight
Of 200 pounds. Don't cost much! Ger
taInly not. But what about the man who
recently paid $3.50 for a Duroc Jersey
Boar? That was all right. That man
knew what he was doing. He was do
ing what a great many other farmers
In Western Canada are doing today.
He Is acting on the old "saw," that
ut costs no more to raise a good crit
ter than a poor one" That is the rea-
son that Western Canada is looming
large in the live stock world. The best
is none too good. The same may be
said Of horses, cattle. yes, and sheep,
too. The very best sires and dams
Of the best breeds are purchased. And
while big prices are paid, it is felt that
the demand for pure-bred stock at
home and abroad will bring returns
which will warrant any reasonable
price that may be asked.-Advertise'
ment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
British Land Changing Hands.

Land in the British isles is changing
hands at the rate of 100000 acres a
week, well-informed real estate deal
ers estimate. By the end of this year
some $1,000 1000 in land deals will
have been completed.
Large estates are being sold, mostly
in small lots. One of 10,100 acres in
Durham fetched s430,OOO when cut up
into 90 farms. Syndicates are getting
in their work. One estate, valued at
S50O,O00 was sold to a syndicate for
$750,O00 and the latter disposed Of the
land to another syndicate for $1,000
600. Only 5000 acres were involved.
Tenant farmers are pressing for op'
portunity to own the land and large
landowners are availing themselves OF
the chance to "get out" at high prices,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
Riu Demand for Diamonds.

The demand for diamonds all over
the world so far exceeds the supply
that the stocks of importers and cut
ters are practically exhausted and they
are unable to fill the orders of their
retail customers. This condition was
attributed by New York jewellers chief
ly to the prosperity Of the country.
The wartime period of bonanza wages
has made the working people the ma
TONS greatest diamond buyers. This
class, 1t was said, had absorbed a large
portion Of the small stones on the mar
ket, but the rich man is as badly Off as
the man Of moderate circumstances.
because the larger and more valuable
diamonds are scarce and higher in
price.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24

It takes considerable discrimination
to choose suits for girls who are not
quite grown up or for those who are
grown, but still in their teens. 1t Is
not half 20 simple a matter as 1t
seems, to express youth by varying the
cut and finish Of garments just
enough to take them out of the young
woman class and place them in the
young girl company. Generally, In
suits, this is accomplished by making
coats vague as to fit and simple as to
line and by following current fashions
as becomes youth, at a distance. The
two suits presented in the picture are
examples Of good designing to meet
the needs Of the miss from fourteen
to nineteen, and they are recommend
ed for young women who affect youth
full styles, providing their figures are
girlish enough to suit these models.
Jersey cloth, serge, duvetyn or any
Of the standard suitings will make the
smart suit shown at the left of the
picture successfully, but the frmer
weaves appear to be the best choice
for misses suits. This ono is of beige
colored serge trimmed with rows Of
narrow silk braid to match and insets
of navy blue taffeta. The skirt is no
ticeably wider than those in vogue for
older wcmen and is gathered in at the
waistline. Five short bands Of braid
in rows Mt each side simulate pockets.
The coat in this suit hangs from
yhe shoulders In lines that r straight
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
"CAN | BE
SAYS
THE SUFFERER

How often have you heard that sad
cry from the victims of disease. Per-
haps the disorder has gone too far for
help, but oftener 1t is just in its first
stages and the pains and aches are only
natures first cries for help. Do not
despair. Find out the cause and give
nature all the help you can and she
will repay you with health. Look afteb
the kidneys. The kidneys are the most
overworked organs of the human body.
and when they fail in their work Of
fltering and throwing off the poison
that constantly accumulates in the sys-
tenn, everything goes wrong. GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM on Capsules will
give almost immediate relief from kid
ney and bladder troubles and their kim
dred ailments. They will free your
body from pain In short order. But be
r to get GOLD MEDAL. Look for
the name on every box. In three sizes.
sealed packages. Money refunded Il
they do not help you. ADV.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24

at the front and a little fiaring at the
sides and back. In this particular
suit a deep cape collar replaces the
small turnover that Is Sc youthful,
worn with q tie of silk, for the young
err girls. But a smaller collar would
not admit an inlay Of taffeta such as
finishes this one. The braid on the
sleeves is put on in rows but not in
straight lines and a curved inset Of
taffeta is placed above 1t. The sleeves
are especially good.
Dark blue serge makes the chic
suit with bloused coat, at the right
Of the picture. Narrow braid in two
rows finishes the collar, the sleeves,
and the skirt of the blouse. Silk cord
and round buttons account for the fas-
tening IN the best way and form a fin
ish for the close-ftting sleeves. The
| collar in this suit is the style best
liked for girls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
Harness inner Forces.

Every mar has inner forces that need
Harvesting. Every fellow that amounts
to anything has imagination, enthusi-
asm, energy and the various ways in
which 1t is expressed. Each of these
is a great human power that needs har-
Messing. Left to run wild they develop
abnormalities. Harnessed they make
possible the increase Of talents and
the resultant benefits to mankind. Like
horses, few men really take naturally
to the harness. 1t has to be put on
them. And even then they often try
to get out Of 1t. But the wise man
knows that the harness now will mean
comfort and happiness later. It Will
mean advancement and that by the
easlest steps,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
To Make Mother.of.pearl.

The secret Of another German key
Industry has been discovered, the man
ufacture OF artificial mothcr-of-pearl.
j. w. II. Dew, a fellow Of the Royal
Society Of Arts, found the process az
ter much patient experimenting.
Doctor Dew was engaged during the
whole period OF the war In reconstruct
ing, step by step, the method Of manu-
facture.
Artificial mother.of-pearl Is used for
making fancy buttons. dress trimmings
and many other articles. Before the
war most Of 1t came from Germany.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
GA: 2a@A
satin Floor Cushion.

Big floor and divan cushions r COW
cred with colored satin. in a tone to
match the oom furnishings, and are
finished with double ruches Of the fab
ric. Two colors are used, one on one
side, the other on the other side Of the
cushion, and the double ruche shows
both colors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
Farmers, Loan In Jamaica.

The agricultural loan bank move
ment was initiated in Jnmaica In 1912
to provide relief for the small plant
ers Of sugar, bananas and coconuts
whose holdings were injured in the
destructive hurricane and drought Of
that year
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
With Her Tall.

"Whadja spillin' all that there good
milk fer, Mandyf"
"FIossie kicked jest awful, Hiram"
"Gol, durn 1t, she never even raised a
hoof."
"An' who said she did, hiram Fod'
der7"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
Yleldlnn TO superstltIon.

Wife Ito husband)-There were two
hats that I liked-one for $13 and the
other for SIS.
Husband-Which one did You finally
decide upon?
Wife-The SIS one. Pm a little SUI
perstitious about the number 49,
Stray stories.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
cu.Ieura Comforts Rahv,s skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths Of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make uss
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
Looking on the BRIGHT Side.

Old Lady-That parrot / bought yes
terday uses most violent language.
Dealer-Lady, I don't deny that he
does swear a bit, but you must be
thankful he doesn't drink or gamble
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24

A spinster says a stolen kiss is bet
ter than no kiss at all.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1919-07-24
With All
My Worldly Goods
n
BY 8. q. HAcKLEY

copyright. 1919. by the Mcclure News
paper syndlcate.)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
1900 JOIN BUREAU.
Farm Membership Drive Great Sue
cess. Canoe Twp. Heads List.

AS has been the experiences of all
other counties, so also is true of
Winneshiek county. The result of the
membership drive is overwhelming.
AT the close of the weeks drive, the
totals reported are about 1900 men,
bers and $4,000 to the federation
fund.
Canoe Twp. heads the list with
III members. T. j. Crawford and H.
II. Ramlo made the entire canvass
without any local assistance in
Canoe. Townships along the outside
border are following close with large
memberships.
We were unfortunate not to re-
yceiye our full quota of men-one for
! each township. Eighteen of the men
arrived, two were unable to be with
as. With the inclemency of the
Weather early in the week and with
the shortage of men, we feel proud
OF the success of the drive. Ten or
twelve of the townships have been
completely canvassed, three of the
townships have only been dipped in
to and the rest have a corner yet to
clean up. This cleau-up work will
possibly be taken care of by mer
from the respective townships. So
many men who got into the drive
for day or two were sufficiently i'm
pressed with the significance of the
work to volunteer another day or two
In cleaning up the rest of their own
townships without additional help.
We expected to make a subscrip-
tion to the state fund of something
like 100000. With the amount of
cleanup work we still have to do, we
have every req on to believe that
Winneshiek coumJ will go over the
! top in number of members and in
realization of our quota to the state
fund as well. Any one who has not
as yet been seen in regard to the
drive is urged to look into this work
and to submit your membership
either to your township director,
this office or to anyone who may
have the necessary blank for you.
This is the biggest thing which has
hit the county or any other county
to be- a part of it is well worth your
while.
To others who are already in the
association, we invite your thorough
cooperation and interest and thank
you for any assistance you may have
given to the cause. This is your
Farm Bureau. 1t is organized for the
best interests of all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
iowa Buys Most Lamhs.

The shipment of feeder lambs to
this state from the Omaha market
were larger than the heavy shipments
of the previous month.
Iowa purchased 294,921 lambs
while Nebraska purchased 2O2,019
from Omaha. Missouri was third and
Illinois fourth in the number shipped
in. Until recently large Colorado
breeders have failed to purchase any
lambs on the market, but they are
beginning to buy now. The bulk of
the purchases of these men were
made at $11 to $12 hunderd, as
compared with $14 to SIS, the price
paid the previous year.
This large supply of feeders, ac-
cording to Tom c. Stone, sheep spe-
cialist of the extension department of
Iowa State College, makes It certain
that large supply will be going on
the market in December or possibly
January. Mr.. Stone is of the opinion
that the breeders should watch the
market carefully and try to get the
lambs in proper condition to satisfy
packers requirements.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
HARD ROADS FOR ALLAMAKEE.
Majority of 257 i'm Favor of Them at
Election Last Week.

Allamakee county voters cast a
majority of votes for hard surfaced
roads at the election held last week
Tuesday, and the Waukon Standard
has the following to say about the
proposition.
+. The most momentous question
ever placed before the voters of Al
lamakee county went over in nice
shape in Tuesdays election when a
good majority of the voters declared
themselves in favor of hard surfac
Ing roads of Allamakee county.
Eight out of the eighteen town
ships recorded their vote in favor
of hard surfacing while ten declared
against it.
The bond issue met defeat by Z
small majority, and. this defeat was
recorded over petty matters that
arose jprsceding the election, but
even the defeat of the bond issue
will mean little to the problem of
Aaiu sui LaSIllS AlldIldh60 COuuIs
roads as at the present time there
are funds to the amount of $172,-
900 available, and before this can be
expended another fund will be avail
able before any bonds would have
been issued, and it is not likely
that the county would have needed
any of the bond funds for at least
two years, and the only thing ac-
complished by the defeat of the bond
issue was that it will force an extra
expense on the taxpayers of the
county for another election when the
time comes that bonds for road
building are needed.
Total-Paving, 1884 yes, 1474 no;
Bonds. 1853 yes, 1927 no.
Majority in favor of Paving-257.
Majority against Bonds-174.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
It's Not q Bad

idea to look for your Christmas
presents now. The assortment is
good, the qualities the best, and you
can buy now with comfort, while
later on there will be a big rush.
You can make your selections now,
and we will keep the goods so Sc
lected until you want them.
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12

TIM seemed to have better "luck' with
! his feeders than his neighbors Time
after time his cattle topped the Market
at Chicago and South Omaha y
Finally, Charlie Bascom from down North
vile way, came right out bluntly and asked,
How in the world do you do it, Jim?''
And Jim told him. ..~r
"One how is right here in my hand"
confessed Jim, holding up copy of Sue
cessful Farming. 'There isn't an issue of
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You see, Successful Farming is largely
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Taught me a lot about feeding roughage
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Another time, another article gave me
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
C0L,,MARK NJ. DOOHTTLE
Auctioneer
DEBORAH, IOWA

Office at Higgins Building, Mis-
sion Billiard Hall. Phone or write
at my expense.
Terms: Merchandise Sales S per
cent. Street Sales S.. Farm Sales
I per cent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12
IT'S NOT YOUR HEART
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

Kidney disease Is no respecter OF per-
sons. A majority OF the ills affecting
people today can be traced back TO
kidney trouble.
The kidneys are the most Important
organs OF the body. The are the
flterers. the purifiers. Of your blood.
Kidney disease is usually indicated by
WEAKNESS. sleeplessness, nervousness,
dependency, backache, stomach trou-
S1e, pain in loins and lower abdomen,
gall stones, gravel. rheumatism. sciatica
and lumbago.
All these arrangements are natures
signals to warn you that the kidneys
need help You should use GOLF
MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules INN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12

diately. The soothing, healing oil slim
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lions and destroys the germs which
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insist on GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oh
Capsules. In twenty-four hours you
should feel health and vigor returning
and will bless the day you first heard
OF GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil.
After you feel that you have cured
yourself. continue to take one or two
capsules each day, so as to keep I'm
first class condition and ward or this
danger OF other attacks.
Ask for the original imported GoLN
dEDAL brand. Three sizes. Money re-
funded II they do not help you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-11-12

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