Assets and Liabilities in Winneshiek County Taxes
Summary of the readable figures lists lands at 5 258 022 dollars town lots 980 273 dollars personal property 1 028 226 dollars railroad property 666 741 dollars telegraph and anaeight law 412 657 27 dollars phone cover 36 529 dollars express values 2 480 dollars electric light 98 000 dollars total taxable value 982 071 00 soldiers exemption 26 215 dollars head tax 2 756 50 money and credits 17 360 84 consolidated taxes 196 172 86 district school tax 121 087 61 corporation taxes 32 814 96 road taxes 2 813 71 special taxes 117 00 special taxes 142 64 total taxes
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Winneshiek
Mary Baker Eddy Memorial at Mt. Auburn Cambridge Opens
The Mary Baker Eddy Memorial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cambridge Mass was turned over to The Christian Science Board of Directors by Elbert Barlow who oversaw its construction on March 24. The memorial cost over 150000 with funds from Christian Scientists worldwide. It features an open circular colonnade of eight fifteen foot columns on a stylobate with Pompton pink granite platform and two grand pylons praised as finest carved granite by experts.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge
Mass
Christian Science Board of Directors
Elbert 8. Barlow
New York
Bethel
American Institute of Architecture
St Olaf Choir Impresses Decorah Audience With Sweet Unified Tone
The St Olaf College choir gave a highly praised concert Monday at the United Lutheran church in Decorah. Under director Mr Christianson the group displayed exceptional tone, attack, and interpretation. Violinist Mr Olson contributed four pieces notable for purity of tone and technique. The audience, though not customary to applaud in Lutheran services, showed clear appreciation. Luther College Concert Band later presented a bouquet of roses to honor the visiting choir.
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St. Olaf College
United Lutheran Church
Decorah
Christianson
Olson
Luther College
Demonstration Day at Winneshiek Horticultural Society
The Winneshiek County Horticultural Society held its spring Demonstration Day on Thursday March 29 with two Ames state college experts. H Richey demonstrated pruning fruit trees and grafting techniques in John Harter’s orchard while P W Crowley lectured on dairy cows and extension work. The three hour event drew business professionals dairy farmers and students including high school pupils joining at the invitation. Both speakers noted this was their final extension appearance and Decorah’s meeting drew the largest attendance since starting a month ago.
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Winneshiek County Horticultural Society
State College
Ames
H. Richey
John Harter
Richey
P. W.crowley
State Extension Department
Crowley
Heller
Messrs
Decorah
Clean Up Week Sets April Clean Up for Decorah
The Town Federation of Women's Clubs designates April 22 to 28 as clean up week across the state including Decorah. Citizens urged to tidy yards and alleys to improve appearance and livability, with personal effort emphasized over neighbor pressure and any time during spring acceptable.
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Town Federation of Women’s Clubs
Decorah
Banquet recalls a half century old school memory
At a Methodist church banquet M A Harmon reminded the writer of school days fifty years ago. The basement then stood under the old wooden church now part of Decorah gymnasium. The old teacher Mary Murphy, now in Washington DC, is named. The new church room is neat, attractive, and suitable for social affairs.
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The
Methodist Church
M. A. Harmon
Decorah
Mary Murphy
Washington, D. C
Grinnell Girls Pleased By Glee Club Recital
Seven hundred one gathered at the Star last Thursday to hear the Grinnell college glee club. The two dozen trained girls performed vocal and instrumental pieces and folk dances from various nations with strong encores for both music and dance. The violinist earned particular credit for Vieuxtemps ballad and polonaise, surpassing many noted performers.
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Star
Lear
Grinnell College Glee Club
Vieuxtemp
March Weather Report Shows Cold Winter Conditions
The March weather report notes a mean minimum of 38.7 below normal, a mean maximum around 28.2 below normal, and four days below freezing. Snowfall reached 13 inches with a 34 degree daily range on the 31st, and total precipitation was 2.63 inches. Since December 1, snow totals and subfreezing days exceed averages, marking a notably cold season.
Division of Arabia and its political divisions
The Sinai peninsula is a dependency of Egypt while the western coast becomes Hejaz and Yemen with Al-Hasa on the eastern coast under Turkey. Oman is run by an independent imam. Aden is a British protectorate. The rest of the country is split into independent or semi independent states ruled by emirs sheiks or imams.
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Arabia
Sinai Peninsula
Egypt
Hejaz
Yemen
Al-Hasa
Turkey
Oman
Aden
Great Britain
County Supervisors Buy Road Grading Machine
The board of supervisors at their session agreed to purchase a road grading machine after success with a grader and traction engine on the Calmar Decorah road. They plan to deploy it countywide, starting with south and southeast sections, then later in the north and other areas.
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Board of Supervisors
Calmar
Decorah
Cresco
Good Pigs from Sumner Farm Net Notable Return
Supervisor Kuhn of Sumner township reports three pigs born in June and three in July, raised through summer and fattened. He sold the eight month old pigs in Fort Atkinson for a little over 8383 each, or 8198.50 for the lot, a strong record given their age. Advertised letters left at Decorah post office include Mr Peter Budahl Mrs Elden Ellingson Mr Samuel Simonson Mr Louis Understbakke.
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Supervisor Kuhn
Sumner Township
Kuhn
Fort Atkinson
Decorah
Peter Budahl
Elden Ellingson
Samuel Simonson
Louis Undersbakke
Preserve Your Eyes by Lighting and Rest
To preserve eye health readers are urged to avoid reading in poor light at night. Resting the eyes by looking at distant objects during close work is beneficial. A nightly eye wash of boric acid solution or a reputable over the counter preparation is recommended.
Dyspepsia Cure and Child Carrier Patented in Los Angeles
An advertisement promotes Burdock Mood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and blood purification with a price of $1.11. A Los Angeles inventor patents a shoulder-hung child carrier allowing the parent to keep both hands free.
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America
Los Angeles
New Norwegian Industry Drives Tin Plate Mills
Norwegian fish canners have secured capital to build rolling mills in their city with a planned annual output of at least 30,000 tons. The project costs exceed $1,000,000 and will provide work for 400 to 500 men. Electric machinery will deliver 1,600 horsepower, with maximum production expected in three to four years.
Safety device for airships sparks new century glow
War aviators can equip safety tubes with a compact artificial firework device and parachute reflector. A single action ignites the fuse, releasing a parachute light that brightens a wide area and distracts pursuing gunners. Harold E. Sherwin Holt of Farnborough, England, is credited in Wonders of To-day.
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Harold E. Sherwin Holt
Farnborough
England
National
Elks urged to back preparedness in Decorah telegram
Secretary E R Haines of Decorah Elks No 443 received a telegram urging all lodges to pass resolutions favoring preparedness and pledge support to the president. The message, signed Edward Richtor Grand Exalted Ruler, urges quick lodge action and practical aid within jurisdiction.
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E. R. Haines
Decorah Lodge of Elks
Decorah Lodge
Elks Lodges
Edward Richtor
B. P.O
Elks
Teachers' Convention Attendees From Local County Named
The Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association annual convention was held in Dubuque. County participants included Co. Supt. Miller Ella Qualley Cecil Cure Clara Bakke Decorah Ruth Williams Hazel Nicholson James A. Peterson Edna Meyer Alicia M. Johnson Calmar Edna P. Haug Ruth FE Lovett J. P. Gill Loretta McGary Anna McGary and Alice Gunderson from Ossian.
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Lowa Teachers’ Association
Dubuque
Co. Supt. Miller
Ella Qualley
Cecil Cure
Clara Bakke
Decorah
Ruth Williams
Hazel Nicholson
James A. Peterson
Edna Meyer
Alicia M. Johnson
Calmar
Edna P. Haug
Ruth FE. Lovett
J. P. Gill
Loretta McGary
Anna McGary
Alice Gunderson
Ossian
Where Did Dry Run Water Go After Flood Subside
The Dry Run stream that inundated the area two weeks ago has dropped to levels as low as July and August averages. Forecasters note most snowmelt likely infiltrated the ground, promising a favorable harvest as flows recede and the banks no longer hold back water.
Anniversary Sale Celebrated for Fred J Rosenthal
The week long anniversary celebration at Fred J. Rosenthal’s store drew many congratulations and a crowded Saturday. Visitors received carnations and enjoyed selections on the Edison as the event concluded as a very enjoyable occasion.
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Fred J. Rosenthal
Cresco Primary School Burned In Early Friday Fire
A Cresco primary school building was destroyed by fire early Friday. The flames confined to the school. the nearby high school building remained undamaged. The burned structure cost about 5000 two decades ago and was insured for 3700.
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Cresco
Business Changes In Kleanall Sanatorium and a Restaurant Sale
Simon Ness purchased a half interest in the Kleanall Sanatorium from L J Nesheim on Saturday. Miller Ness sold his restaurant to G B Moen from Alla makee county. Mr Lee will return to his farm in Springfield.
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Simon Ness
Kleanall Sanatorium
L. J. Nesheim
Miller Ness
G."b Moen
Alla ‘Makee County
Mr. Lee
Springfield
Wheels come into use in England in 1568 for Queen Elizabeth
The text notes wheels were not used in England until comparatively recent times and records that the first wheeled carriage was made in 1568 by order of Queen Elizabeth. It highlights the late adoption of wheeled transport and marks a milestone in English history.
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England
Hamre Moves to Montana and Sells Shoe Business
Jacob J. Hamre returned Monday from Montana with plans to close his shoe business and relocate. Am und Blekeberg also bought a land section at the same time, with the deal arranged through EB. K. Hovden.
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Jacob J. Hamre
Montana
Amund Blekeberg
EB. K. Hovden
Doan's Kidney Pills and Doan's Ointment Ad Notice
An advertisement highlights Doan's products including kidney pills for kidney ills Doan's Ointment for skin itching and Doan's Regulats a mild laxative sold at all drug stores Adv.
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Dean
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