Grand Opera House Affaires Declares Four Per Cent Dividend
Decorah Grand Opera House Co held its annual meeting at city hall with 90 to 1000 shares represented. Managers reported a net balance of 809.98 after settling all bills. Directors reelected K. L Haugen and C. L Topliff with J. H Bradish and F. C Reum filling vacancies. The surplus was proposed to reduce the note and pay a four percent dividend, and repairs for the corner store were authorized.
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Decorah
Das
Ppiiglge
K. L Haugen
C. L. Topliff
J. H. Bradish
F. C. Reum
Messrs. Haugen
Topliff
Bradish
H. Engbretson
Fred Stihring
H. M. Cummings
Cummings
Deserter Held After Cresco Arrest
George Van Skiver, a farm hand near Cresco, was jailed by Howard County Sheriff Ferrie for desertion from the U S Navy. He admitted deserting from the battleship Oklahoma in New York City a year ago. The adjutant general in Washington was notified by wire.
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George van Skiver
Ferrie
Howard County
U. S. Navy
van Skiver
W. A. Henry
Cresco
Mr. Henry
Michigan
Navy
New York City
Oklahoma
Adjutant General
Washington, D. C
Plunge in Onions at Hughbanks Farm Near West Union
Clifford Hughbanks returns from Oelwein to assist his father W Hughbanks in expanding the truck farming business. He plans four acres of onions, a sizable crop meant to carry through the season, as rewards for fruitful produce draw them into cultivation. His son will help tend the fragrant field to ensure a good onion harvest.
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West Union Argo-Gazette
Clifford Hughbanks
Oelwein
W Hughbanks
Hughbanks
Royal man jailed for flag pole incident during war era
A Royal resident, M Schuh, former Cherokeean, showed sympathy for Germany by attempting to saw down a new flag pole after a crowd raised it near his blacksmith shop. He was found, jailed, tried by the mayor, fined, and required to salute Old Glory.
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M. Schuh
Royal
Clay County
Germany
Schuh
United States
German-born man travels to McGregor in chase of flag
C Radloff, born in Germany, drove twelve miles from his farm west of town to McGregor to seek the biggest flag in town. Frustrated with local merchants, he phoned neighboring towns seeking a larger flag and vows to find Clayton county’s largest flag.
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C. Radloff
Germany
McGregor
Clayton County
Mayville Angler Lands 24 Inch Trout on Opening Day
Axel Anderson catches a 24 inch trout on April 15 in lower South Fork and weighs about 4 pounds. Observers say the big fish sets a hard mark for the season and Axel may wear the championship belt throughout.
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Axel Anderson
Mayville
Lower South Fork
Axel
McGregor Bridge Guarded by Railroad Guards
Civilian guards have been placed by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company on the pontoon bridge between North McGregor and Prairie du Chien. No one is allowed to walk on the bridge without presenting a passport.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
North McGregor
Prairie du iChien
Bloody Run name used to tame stream near North McGregor
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway spends millions to straighten Bloody Run, blasting hills and shifting the creek from its twisted bed toward the Mississippi. The project aims to prevent further $1,000,000 damages seen in prior Junes and will leave the waterway flowing in a new channel. BEAR'S advertises a broad line of young men's and boys' suits with price guarantees.
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North McGregor
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Bloody Run
Bear
Manly Flag Salute Incident At Rock Island Depot
A Mexican man refused to salute the U S flag when it was raised at Manly near Rock Island company offices. After insistence by bystanders, he touched his head in salute as others around him honored the colors. An unrelated advertisement urges Burdock Blood Bitters for digestion and health.
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Manly
Rock Island Railroad
America
A Remarkable Cow Story From Fayette County
Ed R Clark owned a cow three years old valued at 65 with a three year old heifer at 65 and a yearling calf at 40. The cow’s three year old heifer had a yearling calf at 50 and the original cow had a heifer calf at 20. Clark notes milk and butter covered all expenses as he recently sold the cow for 110. Also features Bear's slip on raincoats at 2.50.
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Hawkeye Beacon
Fayette County
Ed. R. Clark
Clark
Fatal accident at Henry Bratrud shop with emery wheel
U S Morse was operating an emery wheel when a wheel fragment severed his thumb and tore his abdomen. He died Sunday after being moved to Mason City hospital. The Hanlontown News notes the incident and mentions Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a common remedy.
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Henry Bratrud
U. S. Morse
Hanlontown News
Larson
Mason City
Fire Damages Home of Mrs Ida Smith in McGregor
Fire swept through the Giard avenue residence of widow Mrs Ida Smith early Friday morning. She was at the kitchen stove when hot cinders dropped from the ceiling, forcing her to flee as flames reached the roof.
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McGregor Times
Ida Smith
Giard Avenue
Cattle sale nets $512.75 for Spring Grove farmer
Arthur Qualley, manager of his father’s farm two miles east of Spring Grove, delivered five cattle weighing 5670 pounds to Sehansberg and Muller on Monday, earning $512.75.
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Spring Grove
Arthur Qualley
Sehansberg & Muller
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Caledonia Journal
McGregor Bridge
Thomas
Kalo
Bahatad
Ealer
Ben Bear Co
Varsity
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