Winneshiek Cattle Sale Tops Prices at Donohue Sale
Roy M. Miller of Burr Oak township sold Aberdeen Angus bull Erin Lad for 770 at the Donohue sale in Holbrook, a high record in Winneshiek County. Wilkinson & Son of Mitchellville bought Erin Lad, while Miller bought several animals for his mail order herd, illustrating strong demand for pure bred stock despite the high entry price. The April district court term focused mainly on the Quanrud Moore Sieg personal injury case, with numerous docket notations and estate matters noted.
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Roy Miller
Burr Oak
Angus Bull
Winneshiek County
Roy M. Miller
Burr Oak Township
Miller
Holbrook
Erin Lad
Wilkinson & Son
Mitchellville
Royal Maran
Brookside
Edward
Mal. Morley Blackbird
Mr. Miller
District Court
Quanrud-Moore-Sieg
Pie War
James A. Hart
Francis Daniels
J. P. Kuhn
Harry H. Herold
Rdian
Guardian
Mary A. Burt
Arno Burt
John F. Day
Minnesota Harness Factory, Inc
Intervenor
Equity
Charles L. Knorr
Edmina Pollitt
John Sunningdahl
Thos. J. Qualley
L. H. G. Larson
Adams Seed Co
W. R. Shea
C. Ingvaldson
Knute Bakken
F. Selman
Peter T. Engen
Atty. Fee
Joseph Nicolay
H. M. Olson
G. J. Francisco Va Amanda
Onaley
Hans Aschim
Martha A. Anderson
Adolph C. Hagemeier
Adam Caldow
Peter FE
Archibald Caldow
Corelius Aratios
Arne
Tuskin
Olina Ramberg
Otto Kenneth Ramberg
Anna Barlow
Decorah State Bank
John Curtin
Mary P
FE. J. Curtin
L. M. Updegraff
Carrie Luros
C. A. Hiatt
Orley Seekatz
Henry Emery
Oberton KB. Rolman
Genevieve Haas
J. I. Tavener
Cassie Bernas
Palma Marie Aasen
Pearl Tender
Stella Genevieve Johnsson
Jorgen Julius Johnson
L. J
Elmer Rosa
Admr
Bond
Nettie
Cowan Hagemeier
Admx
Peder Pederson Hamre
Trond P. Hamre
Fond
Charlotte Cornell
Willis
Palma Ansen Holverson
Holverson
Seed Company appoints Gilkinson as treasurer
R. W. Gilkinson of Adams Seed Company, after six months with the firm, accepts a permanent role as treasurer and will oversee farm paper and seed catalog advertising. Burton Adams, company president, says growth will bring in additional experienced staff to handle the expanding mail order business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Gilkinson
Adams Seed Company
Gilkinson
Burton Adams
Automobile Ride Ends With Car Turning Turtle
Charles Barth had an automobile ride last Saturday night when his new car crossed the Water street bridge. He momentarily lost control and the front wheel went up toward the railing. The car turned turtle with Barth underneath but he escaped injury aside from a broken windshield and minor cuts. The engine kept running after the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Barth
Rock Island Road
Water Street Bridge
Orvella Invents Three-Point Spark Plug
Selmer J. Orvella of Springfield township has created a spark plug with three sparking points delivering a hotter spark per gap than a single point design. He tested the device before patent application, proving its intended function, and cites simple sturdy construction and low cost as its edge in competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selmer J. Orvella
Ole Orvella
Springfield Township
Mr. Orvella
Memorial Sunday Memorial Sermon And Decoration Day Oration
Rev McVettie will preach the Memorial sermon for the Grand Army Post and Women's Relief Corps while County Superintendent Miller will deliver the Decoration Day oration. Both services are set for Memorial Day at the Grand Opera House with the program to be printed later.
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McVettie
Grand Army Post
Women's Relief Corps
Miller
Grand Opera House
Large Oil Shipment Announced by Motor Supply Co
Elsewhere the Motor Supply Co announces the receipt of a carload of Mobil Oil. An increase in business has made it possible for Mr Montgomery to make this large purchase and place him in position to handle that portion of the lubricants trade in a wholesale as well as retail way.
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Motor Supply Co
Mobil Oil
Montgomery
Grand Dance at Haugen's Hall May First
Decorah Merchants Band hosts a dance at Haugen's hall on Tuesday May 1 to raise spirits and welcome community members. The event invites everyone to join in a good time and show support.
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Haugen’s Hall
Decorah Merchants Band
Church Directory Highlights Sunday Services and Programs
Congregational M Church led by Willett offers 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with Sunday school at 12 m and evening topic How Christianity May Modify the Causes and Conduct of War. Christian Science Society meets at Free man building 2d floor with 10 45 a m service. Methodist G Lackland preaches 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Epworth League 6 30 p m. topics include The World War and Sacrifices and When the Boys Come Home. Camp Fire Girls and Hoy Scouts forming. Mrs Draper’s class social Friday night.
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Christ
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
Methodist
Lackland
Epworth League
Uncle Sam
America
The Circus Comes to Decorah in 1860s Memory
In Decorah residents recall Cooke's Royal circus arrival on August 30 1860 and the early circus era. Shows traveled by horse before railway transport with a 150 foot tent and 50 cent admission. Performances toured Waukon Frankville Decorah New Oregon and Cresco in sequence, leaving lasting local nostalgia.
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Decorah
Cooke
Royal Circus
John Protheroe
Clarence Tupper
Trout Run
Bernatz
Mill Street
Waukon
Frankville
New Oregon
Cresco
Live Wire Kills Team Near Waukon
Farmer John Loven traveling west of Waukon in Winneshiek county found his team dead after stepping on a downed high voltage wire from Upper Town Power transmission line. The incident occurred on the Allamakee county edge west of Waukon. Investigators do not know how the insulator failed or whether the pole or fall caused the break.
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John Loven
Waukon
Winneshiek County
Loven
Upper Town Power Company
Mr. Duncan
the Power Co
Allamakee County
Demonstration Room Opens at New Music Shop Location
Manager W B Coup of the Music Shop has arranged an attractive new demonstration room. It is furnished in good taste and blends a rest area where visitors may write letters listen to music or meet friends or relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Coup
Dandelions Arrive As Boutonniere Fashion Anew
The article notes that dandelions, the spring yellow blooms, made their first appearance on Tuesday as boutonnieres worn by several young ladies. They looked good, but the piece hints at a caveat to come.
Notice to Decorah dog owners license and tagging rules
City of Decorah requires a yearly dog license with fees 1 for male dogs and 3 for female dogs plus county tax. Tags issued by the city clerk must be worn on collars to protect the dog for one year from May 1. Unlicensed dogs at large after May 16 face impounding and possible killing by the marshal if not redeemed. Government notice ends with mayor EFJ Hook and a Thoreau quote.
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City of
Decorah
Decorati
EF J, Hook
Imperial Highway route fixed from Sioux Falls to Lansing
At a Rock Rapids meeting on April 12 the Imperial Highway route was completed from Sioux Falls to Lansing along a north Iowa corridor via Waukon Decorah Ridgeway Cresco Riceville St Ansgar Northwood Lake Mills Thompson Buffalo Center Germania Swea City Armstrong Estherville Spirit Lake Lake Park Ocheyedan Sibley Little Rock Rock Rapids Larchwood and Lester. The road was inspected this spring as in good condition for travel with much graded and a large part graveled. Marking work to be finished by June 1 features a red I on white background.
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Imperial Highway Association
Rock Rapids
Sioux Falls
Lansing
Mississippi River
Towa
Waukon
Decorah
Ridgeway
Cresco
Riceville
St. Ansgar
Northwood
Lake Mills
Thompson
Buffalo Center
Germania
Swea City
Armstrong
Estherville
New Laws Affect Small Cities and Fire Department Taxes
The legislature passed laws impacting small cities such as Decorah. H F 61 allows cities under 3,000 population to levy a special tax for maintaining a fire department. A second measure permits cities with 3,000 to 5,000 residents to levy a special tax for equipping a fire department. Broxally’s bill 8 F 129 authorizes cities to sell streets and tax property benefited. The ad promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills and Doan’s Ointment for health needs. Bear’s touts low prices and stable goods, with emphasis on suits, overcoats, and fur items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Elwood
Larson
Broxally
Enforcing the Ordinances on Dogs and Auto Speed
The city council, at a special meeting Tuesday evening, authorised the mayor to enforce the dog licensing ordinance to the limit and to rid the city of unlicensed dogs. The council also moved to strictly enforce speeding laws for automobiles.
Decorah Markets Report Quiet Trade and Prices
Decorah markets show steady activity with wheat trading from 1.75 to 2.10 per unit, barley 1.20 to 1.30, oats 55 to 65, Timothy 4.50 to 5.00, corn 1.15 to 1.20. Hog prices range 13.50 to 15.00, eggs 30 cents, creamery butter 48 cents, flour 3.25 and potatoes 3.50.
Bank cracksmen foiled at Gilbert Bank vault
Bank cracksmen were caught by stockmen melting off the hinges of the vault of the bank of Gilbert, Story county. They were scared away. A large quantity of currency was on hand.
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Bank of
Gilbert
Story County
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Church Directory
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Winneshiek Hotel
Essanay Presents
Bryant Washburn
Skinner
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Paramount-Lasky Pictures
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the Star
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