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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
6
The animal husbandry head at Iowa State College urges each 160 acre farm to host 20 to 25 ewes. Iowa averages 3 sheep per 160 acres, ranking low nationally. He notes high returns from fleece and lambs, and says more sheep will improve farming profitability and weed control.
Geo Schulze works a week repairing and rebuilding brick on B. E. Jewell's burned home in Decorah. He may supervise brickwork for the new Catholic church once finished and then take further contracts. Frank and Geo Brunner Jr handle carpenter work on Jewell home. Eben Olson starts foundation in Pleasant Hill for his new house and Ness excavation underway.
Frank W. Dahly of Northwood North Dakota died after a brief illness from pneumonia. A respected workman and neighbor, he served actively in the local fire department and was viewed as one of its most efficient members. He had prospered in business and planned to move to Montana to claim land. Married in 1878 at Caledonia to Julia Brokke, he leaves his wife and five children. His funeral on March 27 drew a large crowd.
The author notes coal fires began after temperatures fell below 40 F on October 10 and stayed near that level, with most fires started by October 20. Over five full months and parts of two others, totaling 180 days of coal consumption, the prolonged period is described as a costly record.
A man celebrated Easter by becoming intoxicated and was jailed. On his court appearance before His Honor Mayor Hook the next day he received the minimum fine and a warning that a repeat offense would incur no fine but a sentence to work on the streets.
A motor truck struck a small pebble on Winnebago street last week. The pebble bounded up and shattered a window at the American Express office with a clean hole, narrowly avoiding injuries to anyone nearby.
Seeding has begun in parts of the county with wheat and oats being planted around Spillville Fort Atkinson and Highlandville. A few farmers have started in these areas and next week expect broader planting across the county.
Dr. A. RK. Ray of Brownlee Nebraska died Tuesday after more than three years of illness. He had previously lived in Decorah and Frankville in his youth.
Clothing store advertises a special suit sale on Saturday with prices from 12.50 to 25 dollars and invites customers to buy their spring suits with the claim of unmatched quality.
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs designates April 22 to 28 as Clean-Up Week urging every town and rural community to join. Leader Mrs. G W Darling says organized campaigns improve safety, sanitation, appearance and civic spirit, with Town State College outlining steps for local clubs to lead.
Dr A J Swezey of Decorah was appointed chair of Winneshiek county to organize a four member council for emergency readiness. He and Drs M D Jewell and Hall Thomas have signaled willingness to respond if called. Two more members to be chosen. Hospitals and nurses capacity being evaluated. Swezey believes readiness within twenty days.
The past week had six clear days and one partly cloudy. Temperatures ranged from 21 to 50 degrees with a mean maximum of 50, 4.1 below normal. Sunday saw clouds and rain at 28 stations. snow and rain occurred Saturday night into Sunday morning with three tenths of an inch. Monday was entirely clear. Sioux City reached 48 degrees. Albia in Monroe County bottomed at 21. Weather reports came from W. F Baker to Des Moines.
A man who tore down an American flag at Milt Rucker’s barbershop on Osage Street was offered to replace it but refused. Rucker beat him, who later claimed the act was a joke, though it may have been in poor taste.
D A Novak of Calmar and J DeLaney have rented the Steyer building space once used by Geo Higgins and are converting it into a pool room. The move creates Decorah’s fourth such venue.
The Iowa commission on insanity considered a Fort Atkinson case on Wednesday and decided to send the young girl to Independence. Advertised letters at Decorah post office last Monday include Peter Budahl Alma Gulbro Insane Lee Alfred Thonsgaard Walter Wheeler. New washable shirts offered at 62c 75c and 1.00. BEAR'S automobile accessories and BEN BEAR advertised.
Miss Ruth Williams spends Easter vacation at home in Bosco Bel Wisconsin. locals and visitors include Tony Huber Fred Meyer from Town City and neighbors visiting in Decorah. multiple social calls dances concerts and family events are described with names and places such as Frana opera house Wisconsin Calmar Ridgeway and Canton.
In Freeport on April 10 1917 residents report improved health for Mrs Coughlin after illness. Easter services drew many from Decorah and several locals visited between Freeport and nearby towns including Cresco Glenwood Canton and Postville.
Sunday visits mark a busy week as Cart Oen, Peter Sollied, Freda Josvanger, Trine Halvorson and many others call on neighbors and relatives. Occasional trips include Alma Chidan to Albert Lea and Clara Josvanger’s move to Forest City for schooling, with Decorah and Ridgeway connections noted.
Calmar notes report Easter visits as Miss Clouel Humker is at home for Easter and Miss Ella Sandager spends vacation with her mother. Several from Ossian and Ridgeway visit relatives and attend a dance in Ossian. Olga Ode returns from Milwaukee to study, Miss Alicia Johnston visits in West Union, and Irma Giesen stays with family in Superior.
Miss Stephana Wandas visits Cresco home folks while many neighbors from Calmar Ossian Mason City and Charles City share holiday and weekend gatherings. Families including the Pouska Hatske Reisner Pavlovee and Humnker link Calmar Ossian New Hampton Arlington and Charles City through brief Sunday visits and Easter greetings.
Local residents record a week of calls and visits in Locust and Decorah. names include Walter Ruffridge Alma Hover Geo Barth Chas Casterton Dick Young and others with several house visits, church attendance, wood cutting and shopping notes. Silk front spring shirts at $1.98 mentioned in the closing line.
A long list of Decorah and Cresco residents and visitors shows frequent moves between towns. Social calls include Edna Gullierson in Cresco, Clara Soukup and Walter Paley visits, and Mrs. Guttormson's dental work in Cresco, with multiple families visiting relatives, shopping, or staying with friends across the two communities. A death is noted for Herman Becker, and church groups meet at Watthauer's with Epworth League announcements for April 15.
Local residents attended a small wedding at the groom's parents home as Clarence Butz wed Alvira Johnson at 5 o'clock with Rev. Bury of Decorah officiating. Only relatives present and friends extend best wishes for the couple's life together.
Market notes indicate prices for wheat barley oats and other staples inch upward while hog and butter values hold firm. A Winneshiek farmer comments on tire longevity and Goodyear branding appears in the Motor Supply brief.
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