Sweater Caught in Machine Draws Teen Into Engine
Vere McKinney, youngest son of Alderman C. K. McKinney, suffered a severe but survivable accident while a gasoline engine filled a sewer ditch. His sweater was pulled into a revolving shaft, tearing his right ear loose and leaving head and body bruised. Doctors sewed the ear, hope remains if circulation returns. The Moore-Seig Construction Co. provides insurance and compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vere McKinney
C. K. McKinney
Evrey
Val
Bass soloist joins Messiah in Decorah April 24
Frederick Southwick, a Chicago based bass, has been engaged as the fourth soloist for The Messiah to be performed in Decorah on April 24. The Culbertson bureau of Chicago represents top Central West talent and describes Southwick as a leading oratorio singer. Also featured are tenor Frederick Carberry, soprano Harriet Case, and contralto Fredrika Falk-Trulson, forming a strong quartet with Southwick.
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Frederick Southwick
Chicago
Decorah
Southwick
Joyce Memorial Church
Minneapolis
Culbertson Bureau of
Central West
Handel
Frederick Carberry
Culbertson Bureau
Fresno visitor promotes California Growers' Association plan
Mr J G Ropes of Fresno visited town this week to arrange placement of California Growers' Association products in the region. The group, made up of fruit growers, runs canning factories and sells directly to consumers, setting prices and running distributing depots. Hutchinson Grocery company will represent them locally.
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J. G. Ropes
Fresno
California
California Growers’ Association
Hutchinson Grocery Company
Calmar Election Produces Unusual Ballot Results
The Calmar election last week produced 48 ballots with one defective. J F Conover led for mayor with 45 votes. Forty candidates ran for council, five were elected, top tally was 37. H J Giesen defeated C P Oole for treasurer. A light, odd contest with local notes on fishing and black suckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
J. F. Conover
Gus Meyer
H. J. Giesen
C. P. Oole
Anderson In Critical Condition After Appendicitis
Luther College student Walter Anderson was hospitalized Sunday afternoon in critical condition from appendicitis. His father and three sisters arrived that evening to be with him as doctors faced serious concerns about his recovery.
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Walter Anderson
Luther College
Automobile Fund to Distribute $1 041 670 Across 99 Counties
Des Moines April 1 A Willis deputy treasurer of state will arrange the semi annual distribution of the state automobile fund. The total apportionment is 1 041 670 with 632 per township for each county. The fund totals 1 157 411 with 10 percent cut for administration. County shares depend on townships not population. 182 000 cars registered in 1916 so far and 55 667 more than last year. Winneshiek County to receive 12 640 this first division, down from 13 840 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Q. A. Willis
State Highway Commission
Automobile Fund
W. 8
Allen
Winneshick County
Operation Without Ether At Decorah Hospital
In Decorah hospital a new infiltration anesthesia technique was used on a patient, avoiding chloroform or ether. The patient remains conscious and interactive during surgery with minimal pain, and recovery avoids the distress common with older methods. Cocaine, combined with a Japanese-developed adjunct, extends this approach to complex procedures. The Decorah patient underwent two such operations and a hernia repair, totaling over three hours in the operating room and leaving her in a notably improved mood afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Hospital
Rosenthal Buys Store Building Marks 29th Anniversary
Fred J. Rosenthal purchased the Barthell estate store building, intends living apartments above and a glass front remodel. The 1887 note shows prior bargain with Hammond Smith, making Rosenthal owner and manager. He built a thriving Decorah grocery, aided by his sons, with a bright future ahead.
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Fred J. Rosenthal
Barthell
Rosenthal
The
Republican
Hammond Smith
Mr. Smith
Fred
Chicago
Decorah
The Coop Lent Circus Comes to Decorah May 2
The Coop & Lent circus announced in the Republican will open in Cedar Rapids April 29 and arrive in Decorah on May 2, with three rings and new show trappings. After searching for a venue, agent E F Lampman secured space on the west end of the fair grounds with the Agricultural Society, despite opposition to using the fair grounds. Decorah faces limited circus grounds options.
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Coop & Lent Circus
Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Rock Island
E. F. Lampman
Agricultural Society
New Fire Alarm Arrival Sparks Location Debate
Alderman Willis reports the siren was shipped from Denver and should arrive soon. Installation will take little time and a reliable alarm is hoped for within a week or ten days. The aldermen debate best placement with the court house square corner as a possible site, subject to a trial period before a permanent location is chosen.
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Willis
Denver
Colo
Baker
Board of Supervisors
Court House Square
Court House Tower
No Place for Undertakers in Ely Iowa’s Quiet Town
In Ely Linn county a town of under two hundred boasts more cement sidewalks crossings and culverts than others its size. It claims cleaner streets and alleys along with 26 residents aged 70 to 90. The community lists 16 widows 6 widowers 4 old maids and 12 old bachelors and reports no deaths in eleven months.
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Ely
Linn County
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Sale Expands at Decorah Co
The Decorah Furniture Co announces a new Hoosier cabinet sale starting Saturday. Demand grows across price ranges from cheaper models to the best grades, especially after introducing the White Hoosier and selling it quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Furniture Co
March Weather Report By W F Baker
March weather summary shows mean maximums 20.7 and 39.7, average 29.7, with the warmest day on the 30th at 48 and coldest on the 23rd at 2 below. Snowfall 93% inches, total water 1.55 inches. Greatest daily range on the 12th at 41. There were 16 clear days, 8 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy. The March average over 12 years is 31.8, making last month 2.1 colder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker
Horses Shipped From Decorah Reach High Volume
Shipments of horses have been steady with multiple carloads sent. Anderson Bros moved a carload to Long Island last week and another this week, Ronan Bros sent a car to Chicago, bringing Decorah's total to at least 28 carloads since January. At 28 horses per car, about 784 horses valued around 131000 have left the area this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
Long Island
Ronan Bros
Chicago
Decorah
Large Cement Shipment Reaches Building Operations
Last week Fred Carlson received 1000 barrels of cement as a start for the season's building. The shipment equals about seven carloads and will allow construction of many feet of wall. Bear's advertises its quality, asserting customers cannot afford inferior merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wek
Fred Carlson
Obituary notices mark deaths of Emma Duffy and Katherine Horen
Two long reads record the deaths of Emma A. Duffy aged 99 and Katherine Barrett Horen aged 77 in Decorah. Duffy, born Emma Topliff in 1844, was a pioneer daughter, hotel proprietor, mother of four with two daughters and three sons, survivor Will Duffy and siblings, while Horen, born in Ireland in 1838, had ten children with three surviving, funeral at St Benedicts Church with Father Howe officiating.
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Emma A
Peter Duffy
Inda
Addie
Frank
Will
Frank Duffy
Minneapolis
Earl
Winnipeg
Erminie Duffy
Sioux Falls
Mary L. Reed
Decorah
Richard Jordan
Omaha
Robert Topliff
Gardena
California
Duffy
St. Cloud Hotel
Katherine Horen
Horen
Katherine Barrett
Limerick Co
Ireland
Dennis Horen
Gee, Reese
Springport
Mich
C. FE. Werhan
Splines
Dan
King
Burr Oak
Ship
St. Benedict's Church
Father Howe
Larsen's 8 styles showcase Kuppenheimer suits
An 8 Larsen page advertises Kuppenheimer men's clothing with settings that highlight line and fit. The feature emphasizes Larsen's long commitment, presenting the collection as a seasonal leader in Mr Larsen's stock.
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8. Larsen
Aeroplican
Postmaster Shoots Himself After Shortage Found
Postmaster and merchant at Waukon Junction shot himself Tuesday after a post office inspector reported he was 18 dollars short. He was forty and described as a cripple, then returned home and took his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Waukon Junction
Dog owners warned to license dogs by city tally
To All Owners of Dogs. I have engaged a man to take up and dispose of all dogs found running at large after this date unless they are properly protected by license number. Apply at the office of City Clerk for license. W. F. Baker, Mayor.
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W. F. Baker
Weekly Weather Report Summary
The past week had four partly cloudy and three clear days with Sunday the warmest at 58 degrees and yesterday the coldest at 40. The weekly average was 50 degrees, about 10.1 below normal, with today expected cloudy and slightly colder. Sun rises at 5 24 and sets at 6 38.
County Fairs Schedule for Town This Year
Eighty six county fairs are planned in Town this year with two in July, forty nine in August, and the rest in September. The state fair runs August 23 to September 1. Local fairs include Batkader September 12 to 15, McGregor September 20 to 22, West Union August 21 to 25, Decorah August 15 to 18. Waukon date missing and Howard county will have no fair.
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Btkader
McGregor
West Union
Decorah
Wauken
Howard County
Fire at Peter Ash Cottage on Washington Street
A small fire broke out at Peter Ash's cottage on Washington Street near the railroad track just after dinner. Firefighters found smoke billowing from the roof but no flames. The blaze was controlled with no major damage. cause believed to be chimney related.
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Peter Ash
Washington Street
Will Build Church Parsonage In Bertha Mott Lot
The Penns ceat tee of the United Lutheran church awarded the contract for a new 32 by 42 foot parsonage on Mrs. Bertha Mott’s purchased lots. George Brunner & Son were the successful bidders and expect to start work in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penns Ceattee
United Lutheran Church
Bertha Mott
George Brunner & Son
Mule Loss Keeps Ossian Traveler in Decorah
A. J. Heck of Ossian, visiting Decorah on business, recounts an old 37 year tale. While en route to South Dakota with four mules, one mule died near Ossian and with no money to replace it he remained there ever since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heck of
Ossian
Decorah
South Dakota
Miner Falls 25 Feet Into Ore Roaster at Mine
Arthur Meier of Waukon Junction, an iron mine employee, plunged 25 feet into a large ore roaster. Fire was shut off moments before. Fellow workers lowered a rope. he clung on and was rescued in a dazed, injured state. He suffered bruises and cuts and will bear the shock for some time.
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Arthur Meier
Waukon Junction
Sevral
Decorah Market Report Shows Flat Trading Across Commodities
The Decorah market notes no major movement with wheat 1.05 to 1.10, barley high for feed, corn No 2 yellow around 78, No 3 mixed 74e, and low ear corn 47. Hogs steady from 8.50 to 30.25, dairy butter at 3.30. Chicago hog prices show light buying by packers.
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Chicago
High Water at Eldorado Dam Repairs Planned
West Union papers report high water at Eldorado causing damage. George Bennats has logs being sawed at the saw mill and expects to repair the mill dam once water recedes. He continues trading flour for wheat and anticipates the mill’s return to running order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Eldorado
George Bennats
George
County Declamatory Contest at Castalia on April 7
Winneshiek County Declamatory Contest will be held at Castalia Friday evening April 7. Contestants compete for the Ben Bear cup, presently held by Decorah for one year and Ossian for two. Silk shirts priced at 3 and 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Castalia
Decorah
Ossian
McIntosh Dies at Cresco Resident of Madison Township
Alexander McIntosh longtime Madison township resident died last week at his Cresco home where he had lived for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McIntosh
Alexander McIntosh
Madison Township
Cresco
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March Weather Report
Bear
Postmaster
Weekly Weather Report
Houth
Post Office
J. Bucknell
Maple Avenue
Fifth Ward
Fred Thomas
Franklin Street
R. B. Bergeson
Mechanic St
S. Larsen
Harding Co
Care Republican
McNess Sanitary
Wangler’s Drug Store
Iowa
DR. Clark
Bluebird
Carter DE Haven
Flora Parker DE Haven
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Pat Roney
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon
Chas. Richman
Chas
Richman
Vitagraph
Billie Ritchie
Animated Weekly
Valli Valli
Frank Daniels
Jack Trifles
Metro
Dora
Equitable Feature
A J. Ross
Essanay
Ann Murdock
Richard C. Travers
Captain Jinks
Horse Marines
Oman
Theda Bara
Ellen B. Larsen
FE. J. Parman
Meritol Remedies
Hugo Kortschak
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Herbert Butler
Gertrude Murdough
Mrs. Lurton
Athena
Kk. I. Haugen’s
Big Daylight Store
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