March Tax Collection Sets Winneshiek County Record
Winneshiek County’s March tax collection is reported as the largest ever, totaling 191,384.97 with disbursements listed across funds and local districts including Decorah Castalia Ossian Spillville Ridgeway Calmar and others as part of the county’s heavy spring collection and fund allocations.
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Winneshiek
State University
State Agricultural College
State Normal School
County
Court House
School House County Road Fund
OU Seer Tree
Ik Vedki
Wendiehe Cei Sk
Knices Township
Domestic Animal Decorah Corporation
Castalia Corporation
Ossian Corporation
Fort Atkinson Corporation
Jackson Junction Corporation
Calmar Corporation
Spillville Corporation
Ridgeway Corporation
Delinquent Poll Township
Decorah Corp
Ossian Corp
Bridge Road
Justice of Peace
Fisherman's Luck on Trout Run Turned By Rainbow Catch
Reporter notes that William Rima, fishing at Trout Run at season start, failed to hook trout until a woman nearby using an old cane pole landed a rainbow about eighteen inches long. The tale ends with Billy remarking on such luck being discouraging.
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Rima
Billy
Won’t Take the Job as Mayor in Manly
H Grover roadmaster of the Rock Island refuses to qualify as mayor elect of Manly after learning of the election. John Dobell serves as mayor until a successor is elected. Gruver, once Decorah rail line citizen, cites travel on passes as obstacle.
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H. Grover
Rock Island
Manly
John Dobell
Gruver
Mason City Adopts All Year Round School Plan
The Mason City board of education voted to trial a year round schedule with four twelve week terms in the current high school year if 50 students enroll for the summer term. If successful, Mason City becomes the first Iowa city to adopt the plan.
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Mason City
Board of Education
Iowa
Two Murdered Men Found in Freight Gondola Car
Conductor J W Clark discovers two badly mutilated men in a gondola car loaded with steel beams on a west bound Northwestern freight train at De Witt. Origin unknown and identifications impossible. Authorities suspect the killings occurred in the east several weeks prior.
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J. W. Clark
de Witt
Opens New Office In Connor Building
James Reardon moves his dry goods office to the Connor building on East Water Street. A staffer will be available at all times to take calls, so customers need not visit in person. Telephone service is emphasized for convenience.
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James Reardon
Connor
East Water Street
Two stores in good locations ready to rent
Dismantled remains of the theater and Princess Thea pose a concern, leaving two good store buildings available for rent. Both structures are in favorable locations and should not stay empty long.
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Princess
Odd Fellows Mark 96th Anniversary in Cedar Rapids
On Monday April 26 about 5 000 Odd Fellows from eastern Iowa will attend the ninety sixth anniversary in Cedar Rapids hosted by the Eastern Town district. Lodges from Waterloo Davenport Monticello Anamosa and Sigourney travel by special trains. The State University of Town band comes to town and Jansas band is hired for the event. Degree work will be at the city auditorium with district headquarters in Lattner's auditorium.
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Cedar Rapids
Odd Fellows of
Eastern Town
Iowa
O. F
Rebekah
Towa
Odd Fellows
Waterloo
Davenport
Monticello
Anamosa
Sigourney
Towa City
State University of Town
Jansa
City
Lattner
Tradition of Easter Rain Fails Again
The article notes a belief that rain on Easter predicts seven Sundays of rain. Last Easter had showers but not a full rainy spell, while the following Sunday was warm and sunny with many children outside. The piece suggests letting old weather traditions rest and references groundhog lore.
Water Works Proposition for Osage City
Osage with 2700 residents runs a municipal water system showing last year’s operating cost 1568.13 and revenue 3506.18 from 623 metered patrons. Two 800 foot wells supply high quality drinking water. costs dropped by about 500 due to kerosene engine replacing gasoline engine. Consider comparing with Decorah system.
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Osage
Decorah
Kindling Oil Fire Threatens Manchester Family
Mrs. C J Boardway of Manchester and her young son escaped death after a kitchen oil explosion. In error she poured oil she thought was kerosene on kindling and lit a match, causing flames that burned her severely before she could put out the blaze and save the child in the adjoining room.
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C. J. Boardway
Manchester
Sho
Horse Shipments Signal Shifting Market Demand
Anderson Bros. shipped a car of horses to Shawne Wis Friday and another to East Williston L I Saturday. Despite foreign demand drawing down the horse supply, prices for range horses have risen as buyers seek lighter animals, hinting at renewed market strength.
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Anderson Bros
Shawne
Wis
East Williston
L. 1
Y M C A Leader to Address Cedar Falls Conference
Parsons of Des Moines general secretary of the Y M C A will visit Cedar Falls next Friday April 23 to talk with local business men and ministers about launching a Y M C A building project. Evangelist Lowry pledges 1000 toward the project if it forms within a year and a fundraising drive is anticipated.
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Parsons
Des Moines
Follaws
Cedar Falls
Evangelist Lowry
Abmer Bros Carnival To Arrive May 16
The Carnival and fire department prep for Abmer Bros arrival on May 16. They previously faced a lighting hitch but have arranged it. The company will roll in on the Rock Island line with twenty two cars of attractions and fixtures, promising a major regional event.
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Abmer Bros. Carnival
Carnival Company
Rock Island Railroad
Wreck On Milwaukee Road Delays Trains To Decorah
A severe wreck occurred on the Milwaukee road last Saturday about a mile from Basset. Fifteen freight cars derailed and piled in the ditch. All I and D line trains were detoured via Austin and Decorah arrivals were delayed until midnight.
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Milwaukee Road
Basset
Austin
Decorah
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Endorsed for Quality Work
A tradesman urges using Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint for serious painting. He argues that no hand made paint can match its quality and that painters should test it to improve their work. The message promotes Devoe as the superior choice for better coverage and results.
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Devoe
Fifty Years Ago News Summary in Washington Dispatches
The report notes Jeff Davis's transfer to Washington from Fortress Monroe by sea. North Carolina's rebel governor Vance arrives in Washington by government invitation. Johnson grants pardons to many officers after surrendering 36 971 men. Black voters in North Carolina press for suffrage. Decorah railroad work progresses about half a mile daily, aiming for August completion. Third Infantry to be mustered out. E. E. Otis buys 400 acres in Springfield township at 40 dollars per acre. Geo. Bolles opens a store at Plymouth Rock.
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Jeff Davis
Washington
Fortress Monroe
Vance
North Carolina
Joe Johnson
Johnson
Decorah
E. E. Otis
Springfield Township
Geo. Bolles
Plymouth Rock
Robber Caught After Cedar Rapids Chase
A man giving the name John Hunt was captured after a chase in Cedar Rapids. He admitted hurling a brick through the Joseph & Sons jewelry store window in Waterloo last Wednesday and fleeing with watches and diamonds.
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Cedar Rapids
John Hunt
Joseph & Sons
Waterloo
Seeing America First The Nation's Wonders On Display
A Mason City Times piece extols American travel with stops including Buffalo, Cleveland, Lago di Michigano, Chicago, Des Moines, Sioux City, Omaha, Yellowstone, McGregor, Decorah, Mason City, Mount Lassen, and Bumpas Hill. It promises unrivaled layouts that enrich the traveler’s purse with joy.
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America
Buffalo
Cleveland
Chicago
Des Moines
Sioux City
Omaha
Yellowstone
McGregor
Decorah
Mason City
Mount Lassen
Sierras
Bumpas Hill
City Board of Review Equity in Property Assessments
The city council acted as a board of review for over a week, equalizing next year’s tax returns. They praised the assessor’s work with only a few raises, many lowers, and in some cases abatements for poor workers such as a laundress.
Legislature Passes Fireproofing Rule for Theaters
The legislature approved a law mandating fireproof boxes for moving picture machines and two exits at least five feet wide. Decorah is exempt as its two theaters already have fireproof casings and four exits.
Swatty and the Cow Cousins tale kicks off new Butler series
In the May American Magazine Ellis Parker Butler prints Swatty a humorous short story about two boys calling themselves cow cousins because they share milk from the same cow. They are not related beyond that single dairy link.
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Ellis Parker Butler
Ford to Back Buyers With Car Purchase Rebates
Ford announces a rebate plan for buyers of 1915 Ford cars if 300000 vehicles are sold by August 1 1915. Local Ford agents have been told to assure patrons the rebate will be paid after August 1. Prices remain as advertised. Dean’s Regulars promote a laxative product and Dean’s Ointment advertises piles treatment.
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Ford
Henry Ford
Ford Company
Dean’s
First Summer Day in Local Section
The community enjoyed a bright first summer day on Thursday with clear skies and afternoon heat reaching 77 degrees at Ben Bear's thermometer, one degree above normal. A closing out sale at Parman's Drug Store offers wall paper savings.
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Ben Bear’s
Oae
Parman
John G Schimming and R A Engbretson advertise Barker’s antiseptic
A newspaper ad promotes Barker’s Anti septic as a quick cure for foot odor with a claim of 15 seconds. It is offered for sale by John G. Schimming and R A Engbretson, noting a personal incentive in the message.
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John
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbretson
Adv
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A. K. Batley & Son
MARCH
Odd Fellows’ Annual Meeting
Wangler’s Drug Store
Republic
Board of Review
Dean
Citizens Savings Bank
Ben Bear
Ecoran
Lowa
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