Local items reflect community growth and incidents
The clipping lists diverse notes from Iowa towns including flood relief, church projects, new armory construction, bank openings, and a railroad robbery. It cites donations from New Hampton, Bran don, and Osage, along with incidents such as a fatal auto crash near Los Angeles and a wreck on the Milwaukee road near Edgewood.
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Ossian
Aloser
New Hampton
Masonic Temple
Charles City
Allamakee
Osage
Waterloo
Monona
Mason City
Arthur Rye
Mason
OE Park
Eldora
Tre Cresco Heat, Light & Power Co
Sincce McGregor
Prairie Duren
Haiden & Flood
B. H. Forkenbrock
Rome
New Albin
Asa Frank Call
Algona
Los Angeles
Cal
Farmers Savings Bank
Brandon
Black Hawk County
Milwaukee
Patten to be Honored for Fruit Tree Work
Charles G. Patten of Charles City will receive Iowa’s thanks after a house resolution praised his crossbreeding of apples, plums and pears. A Floyd County pioneer, he devoted his life to fruit tree development, conducting experiments on his seventeen acre private station.
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Charles G. Patten
Charles City
Iowa
House
Senate
Mr. Patten
Floyd County
Towana Farms Sells Seed Corn at $10 a Bushel
Colonel George W French owners near Davenport sold fifty bushels of selected seed corn at ten dollars per bushel. The sale targets growers in Wisconsin Illinois Oregon and Oklahoma amid a record price for Towana corn reached last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towana Farms
George W French
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds. It cites a Muscatine Alabama case where a wife nearly died from a stubborn cough, claiming the medicine saved her life. The ad notes the product is trusted for forty three years and priced at 50 cents to $1.00.
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Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
St Olaf Post Office Robbed in Daring Iowa Heist
Northeastern Iowa’s St Olaf post office was robbed last Sunday night. Robbers pried the nearly half ton safe from the building using timbers, blew it open with nitro glycerin, and took $100 in cash $50 in stamps and the post master’s papers. They escaped on a hand car found twenty miles east at North McGregor and likely caught a train there. No suspects have been identified.
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Iowa
St. Olaf
North McGregor
Milk Strike Declared by Boone Dairymen
Dairymen in Boone declare a milk strike after a city ordinance requires tuberculin tests for cows selling milk at no cost to owners funded by the state. Farmers refuse to sell milk to city dealers and only butter cows were exempted. City plans to enforce the ordinance, allowing farmers to keep their milk if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Robbers at Work at Manchester Burglary
robbers entered the Tlinois Central station at Manchester Friday night and took $50 from the till while the operator was outside for a minute. no clues exist, but authorities suspect an organized gang as the meat market of Wm Work and a billiard hall nearby were entered and small sums stolen. Entry used skeleton keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinois Central
Manchester
Found Unconscious on Track at Night
Waterloo Reporter notes a southbound car No 80 from Beverly toward Denver 1:45 last night found a man unconscious on the track after a glare from the headlight. Motorman J Gensert and bystanders carried him to the car. The man was unconscious from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Beverly
Denver Ete
J. Gensert
Farmer Convicted in Popejoy Meat Case
George A. Hitchner a farmer near Popejoy Franklin county was found guilty of selling unwholesome meat. Arrest followed information filed by Chris Ottosen pure food commissioner. Evidence showed the cow was not wholesome and sold to a Popejoy butcher. The defendant was fined 50 dollars.
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George A. Hitehner
Popejoy
Franklin County
Hitchner
Chris Ottosen
Pure Food Commissioner
Hitehner
Senator Kenyon Delivers Sermon at Gowrie Church Rally
United States Senator W. B. Kenyon preached at the Gowrie Methodist church as part of a debt payoff rally. He compared his message to a pastor’s and noted Sunday marked his first pulpit visit since early childhood when he was removed from service by his minister father.
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United States
W. 8
Kenyon
Gowrie
Lightning Strikes Honeyman House In New Hampshire
A Monday night lightning strike damaged the Honeyman residence in New Hampshire. No injuries were reported though a red ball of fire crossed a upstairs room frightening the children. Holes appeared in the stove pipe and the chimney sustained damage, discovered in the morning.
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A. H. Honeyman
New Hampton
Mrs. Honeyman
Arrests in Mason City Raise Alarm Over Alcohol, Disorder
Over the past year Mason City recorded 958 arrests with 508 for intoxication and 116 for disturbing the peace. Other offenses include larceny 21 bootlegging 34 and auto speeding. six murder attempts were noted but none completed. Dean's Ointment is praised for its good work at all drug stores.
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Mason City
Dean
Luther College Wins Debating Event Over Gustavus Adolphus
Luther College team G O Rahn F B Reishus and C B Knutson defeated Gustavus Adolphus College from St Peter Minnesota John E Pearson Amil W Johnson and Bernhard H Paulson in a debate at the college auditorium last Thursday night The issue was toll exemptions for United States vessels in coastwise trade through the Panama Canal Luther argued for exemptions while Gustavus cited treaty considerations and policy The judges were President Cooper of Town University John McCook Cresco and Supt Edgar George Northfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
G. O. Rahn
F. B. Reishus
C. 8. Knutson
Gustavus Adolphus
St. Peter, Minn
John E. Pearson
Amil W. Johnson
Bernhard H. Paulson
College Auditorium
United States
Panama Canal
Congress
Luther
Panama
Tutner
Cooper
At Town University
John McCook
Cresco
Edgar George
Northfield
Correction on Dubuque Times note about estate administrator
A Bluffton township resident recalls a published correction concerning Ed. Lynne named administrator for Ole Smedsrud’s estate. The reader disputes the article’s remarks about Mr Smedsrud and adds a personal explanation about disparities between rich and poor, urging self focus.
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Bluffton Township
RervusLhan
Dubuque
Weather Record March Temperatures and Precipitation
Official forecast compiled by F. H. Baker notes max temps 58 on the 1st, 28th and 29th, a min of 5 on the 4th, total precipitation 4.74 inches with a single day 2.30 inches. Includes a five year March temperature record from the local observer.
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F. H. Baker
New Game Warden Appointed for Mitchell County
Col R T St John received commission from State Game Warden Henshaw appointing him deputy warden for Mitchell County and the state. He declined leading the Spirit Lake fish hatchery to take the deputy role. Henshaw plans district divisions with St John likely to head the northeast district. deputies at large will bolster oversight. Burdock Blood Bitters urged as aid for digestion and blood purification. O Neihouse of Sheffield barely survived a boar attack, being knocked down and cut, then fainting on the doorstep while seeking help.
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Riceville
R. T. St. John
Henshaw
Mitchell County
Col. St. John
Spirit Lake
Neihouse
Sheffield
Cerro Gordo County
Local Notes From Orleans Area April 1913
County news from Orleans and Cresco reports school reopening after vacation and various social visits. Notable items include births at the Fifield and Eddy households, illnesses such as pneumonia and rheumatism, and gatherings hosted by the Morgan L A S and families including Pierce and Culbert. Several residents travel to Decorah and Cresco for visits and institute events.
Plymouth Rock News Notes and Local Marital News
In Plymouth Rock on April 7 1913 Alfred Nali works for Mons Askelson. Andrew Henderson returns to Wisconsin. Chastey Memeuer returns from Dakota. Mrs Monsen visits A Monsen. Mary Ellingson and Myrtle Ellingson stay with M Askelson. Peter Ellingson and family visit. J Linneveld attends at O eyes. Harold Linneveld starts with Frank Crawford. Mrs Henderson visits M Olsen. Miss Ida Henderson starts school in Morton district. Our school opens with Miss Agnes Henderson as teacher. Miss Sarah Askelson and Lenora Steenson visit Pete Ellingson. Tiny twin at Olsons ill. Dr Kessel called. On April 5 Miss Kristina Krugen marries Martin Johnson at Rev Larsen Cresco. Congratulations to the couple. Mrs Mens Askelson and daughters Anna and Luella return with Emery who will live with Mons Askelson family. Lime recommended as a diet to cure flat feet. Quickens up a body.
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Alfred Nali
Mons Askelson
Andrew Henderson
Wisconsin
Chastey Memeuer
Dakota
Mrs
Monsen
A. Monsen
Mary Ellingson
M. Askelson
Myrtle Ellingson
Peter Ellingson
M. Ellingson
J. Linnevel
Olson
Sill
Kessel
Kristina Krugen
Martin Johnson
Larsen
Cresco
Mens Askelson
Anna
Luella
Emery
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proposition and Cure Claim
In an ad style notice the text touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh. It claims constitutional treatment and states a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, urging readers to send testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists and includes a second line about Take's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
One Stockdale
Bright
Stockdale
Mey
B. A. Stockdale
Utica
Des Moines
Towa
Election results canvassing board declares officers in 1913
The report lists vote tallies by ward for mayor treasurer assessor and aldermen and park commissioners. Key winners include H J Green mayor Ray Algyer treasurer E J Gillett assessor C E McKin ot and Peter Jensen aldermen at large. Parks Levert Larsen L B Whitney and N L Bailey elected. Signed April 2 1913 by city clerk H F Barthell and justice of the peace.
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Ney
Peter Jensen
Geo. Hislop
L. L. Cadwell
L. B. Willis
Park Commissioners
Levert Larsen
L. B. Whitney
N. L. Bailey
H. J. Green
H. Engbretson
Ray Algyer
E. J. Gillett
C. F E. McKinney
W. T. Symonds
A. 8. Olson
Park Veen
R. Buckwor Stieemes
Desbtah
Towa
Luther College Turning Club Show Delights Local Audience
The Luther College turning club presented a Saturday evening program on the fifth before a good sized crowd. Manager Thoen welcomed attendees noting no spectacular stunts were attempted yet the feats showed patience, skill and daring. Pyramids tumbling and bar work drew hearty approval.
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Luther College Turning Club
Thoen
Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness. Claims the pills purify blood restore vigor and guarantee results with 25 cent price. Endorsed by dealers and stresses self respect as a motivation.
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Dr. King
Adv
Vinci the Best Remedy for Weak Children
Raleigh mother Mrs. W. O. Strother says Vinci restored her daughter Hazel after sickness, boosting appetite and strength. The tonic, containing cod liver elements and iron, is touted as a fast builder with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Advert claims from E. J. Parman of Decorah Iowa accompany the endorsement.
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Vinci
W. O. Strother
Raleigh
N. C
Hazel
E. J. Parman
Decorah
Iowa
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St. Cloud Hotel
Senator Kenyon
Weather Report
Br. T. Felix Gouraud
Hautton
Gouraud
Melis
Ferd, Hopkins & Son
Props
Great Jones St
County News
Grandma Fifield
Handke
Clifford Eddy
W. G. Eddy
E. M. Barnes
Ada Young
S. M. Culbert
R. Barnes
Dave Easler
Frances
Ruth Handke
John Pierce
Max Daskam
W. H. Daskam
Anna Askelson
Orleans
Kendallville L. A
Joe Goldsworthy
Plymouth Rock
H. F. Barthell
Decorah City
Winneshiek County
L. C
M. J. Soukrup
Mae
J.C. Hutzell
West Main &St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Mutzen, RP
England
Adams
Adams Seed Co
Dowa
Kherson
Pittsburgh
Fence
Poultry Nettins
Joe
Tegular
Galea
Neils
Pitte
Pittsburgh Steel Co
Pennsylvania
Eress Tee
N. G
the Adams Seed CO
Tornado Insurance
Decorah and Vicinity
Paine
Decorah Bank
F. S. Landers
Tasco
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