Former Decorian Honored for Congressional Library Post
Frank L. Averill of Washington named superintendent of the Congressional Library by President Wilson under new authority. A 53 year old engineer and veteran, Averill previously worked for Averill & Adams, the Treasury supervising architect, and on Capitol building projects. He served as a captain in the 3d United States Volunteer Engineers in the Spanish American War. The post pays 3000 dollars yearly and aims for careful supervision of the library building.
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Washington Star
Frank L. Averill
H. K. Averill
Decorah
Mr. Averill
Wilson
Congress
Congressional Library
Bernard R. Green
Putnam
Averill
Averill & Adams
Washington
Supervising Architect
The
Treasury
Treasury Department
Senate
House
Capitol
Elliott Woods
3D United States Volunteer Engineers
Cuba
American Society of Civil Engineers
Ossian Wins Trophy At Declamatory Contest
Ossian wins the silver loving cup for first place in Winneshiek County Declamatory Contest held at Ossian Opera House on April 20. Gerda Hanson leads dramatic class with Ossian, second to Billa Barnhart Castalia. oratorical winner Rufus Cahill Ossian, Roy Haviland Ossian second. humorous class Merle Oxley first, Rosella Witt Castalia second. Ossian’s margin six points. cup could become permanent if repeated next year.
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Ossian
Winneshiek County
Ossian Opera House
Gerda Hanson
Billa Barnhart
Castalia
Rufus Cahill
Roy Haviland
Merle Oxley
Rosella Witt
Parisian servants praised for shared work ethic in households
In Maude Annesley's My Parisian Year, Parisian maids and cooks are depicted as flexible, cooperative workers who share duties, attend to owners with interest, and dress modestly. They go hatless on errands and value appearance without ostentation, challenging the notion of servitude.
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France
Maude Annessley
Madame
Paris
Femme de Chambre
Stranded Show Spares None as River Mishap Drowns Snakes
A wreck on the Skagit River sinks a scow carrying 50 Sound Amusement Company animals from Seattle. Snakes in cages drown. other animals including a trick mule named High School Jack, six horses, and 20 trained dogs go free or vanish as crews round up survivors. Bert Mansfield clings to life with his dog Chester.
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Skagit River
Secon
Sound Amusement Company
Seattle
North Fork
Bert Mansfield
Chester
Mount Vernon
Wash
Seattle Times
Population up in Winneshiek County census report
The Republican Decorah Iowa notes the county census shows population growth though several townships and Decorah City are still awaiting assessor returns. It highlights High Hand and Washington townships each at 1,044, with overall gains and Decorah’s status as a leading county in the state.
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Decorah City
High Hand
Washington
Winneshiek County
Three Survivors of 1868 County Canvass Record
A historical note from the Rervetican editor reveals the Record of Rep. County Central Committee for Canvass of 1868 written by A. K. Bailey. It lists township committees and officers. only three men from that era remain living: Peter Morton of Orleans, P. Rocksvold of Glenwood, and E. Pennington.
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Rervetican
Rep. County Central Committee
A. K. Bailey
Peter Morton
Orleans
P. Rocksvold
Glenwood
E. Pennington
Military
Seo Road
Wen
America
Morton
Mr. Rocksvold
L. O. F. Anniversary Celebration in Cresco
Northeastern Iowa O F association marks the Mith anniversary of its foundation in Cresco with a 2 p.m. parade led by Cresco high school band a business meeting degree work exemplification and a grand ball led by the Patriarchs Militant in full dress. Josie F. Cutting vice president will speak on Rebekah Odd Fellowship. Initiatory and first degree exemplifications planned by local lodges.
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Iowa
Order
Cresco
Josie F. Cutting
Rebakah Odd Fellowship
Decorah Lodge
Arlington
Rebekah
Hawkeye
Improvements at Fair Grounds in Iowa Session
The state board of agriculture met at the state house on April 25 to plan improvements at the fair grounds. The legislature funded a sewer system and a sheep barn with funds expected from the 1915 fair profits. Attendees included C. W. Phillips Maquoketa E M Reeves Waverly E J Cutin Decorah Cyrus A Tow Norway Charles F Curtiss Ames F B Sheldon Mount Ayr J P Mullen Fonda C F E Cameron president O A Odson vice president and A R B Corey secretary.
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State Board of Agriculture
State House
Fair Grounds
C. W. Phillips
Maquoketa
Elmer M. Reeves
Waverfly
E. J. Cutin
Decorah
Cyrus A.tow
Norway
Charles F. Curtiss
Ames
F. FB. Sheldon
Mount Ayrs
J.P. Mullen Fonda
C. FE. Cameron
O. A Odson
A. R B. Corey
Area figures for Winneshick and nearby counties
The writer sought county sizes in square miles and consulted several professionals. Found figures list Allamakee 58, Chickasaw 31M, Clayton 728, Fayette 720, Howard 476, Winneshick 694 in this judicial district.
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Winneshick County
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshick
Man Pleads Guilty in Cath olic Church Robbery Case
Charles Thomas, among those arrested for breaking into the Petersburg Catholic church and stealing from the poor box, pleaded guilty before Judge Boies at Manchester and received a sentence of not less than three years at Angamosa penitentiary.
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Charles Thomas
Petersburg
St Thomas College Postpones Luther Game in Decorah
The St Thomas college baseball team could not arrange travel to Decorah for the scheduled game with Luther College yesterday. The postponement pushes the matchup to a future date. The Chinks are set to visit tomorrow with a large crowd expected.
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St. Thomas College
Decorah
Luther College
An Ancient Hoe Beloved by Mason City Man
Thomas Cookman of Mason City preserves a fifty five year old garden hoe. He claims it has never been rusty and remains bright as a looking glass despite wear. First bought near Elgin I and kept through Cerro Gordo years, the hoe now travels with him as a city man’s fixture. If any older hoe exists, its owner should speak up.
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Thomas Cookman
Mason City
Cookman
Elgin I
Cerro Gordo
Straw Hats in April Reach Decorah Tradition
In Decorah straw hats appear unusually in April. A well known photographer wore a straw lid from last year last Saturday and a familiar banker wore a panama that slept through winter on Monday. Fashion may set May or January as the date, but common sense argues personal feeling matters.
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Decorah
Panama
Neighbors Help Reinecke Farm Soil Work While Suffering Illness
Over three days neighbors from Postville brought teams and machinery to the Chas. F. Reinecke farm west of town to farm his small grain crop and perform spring tasks as he rested in a Dubuque hospital recovering from tetanus.
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Postville Review
Chas. F
Twins of 70 Celebrate Anniversary
A birthday party was held at the home of Mrs. Eleanor Hayman at 1330 Lincoln Street to honor her twin brother Joseph Thompson of New Hampton as they celebrated their seventieth birthdays. twins reaching that age are rare and notable for their health.
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New Hampton Courier
Eleanor Hayman
Lincoln St
Farm hand injured in motorcycle crash at Vinton
Fay Davis, a farm hand near Shullsburg, was badly hurt when his motorcycle crashed into a house window at Vinton. He suffered a deep cut over the eye and minor bruises, with injuries described as serious though not life threatening.
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Fay Davis
Shullsburg
Vinton
Milwaukee railroad to build new depot at Calmar
Citizens in Calmar awoke Thursday to a sidetrack being installed behind the burned depot site. Workmen said the Milwaukee Railroad has decided to construct a new depot at the important junction, with plans not yet public but expected to be a credit to the town.
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Calmar
Milwaukee Railroad
Want Woman Peace Officer in Charles City
A delegation from city women's clubs urged the council to delay appointing a new peace officer until a qualified woman could be named. The group and local business leaders want truancy curfew violations and loitering near depots handled by a female officer.
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Charles City
Doan’s Regulats and Ointment Advertised For Piles
Doan's Regulats are recommended by many who say they operate easily without griping and without bad after effects. Itchie bleeding protruding or blind piles have yielded to Doan's Ointment. 50 cents at all stores.
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Doan
Another Sign of Summer In Town
Charles Blair activated the bubbling fountain outside Ben Bear's last Saturday drawing cheers from children and adults alike as a welcome summer feature in the town.
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Charles Blair
Ben Bear
A Good Investment Barker Remedy For Sale
An advertisement promotes Barker remedy for coughs colds catarrh and rheumatism offered for sale by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbretson.
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John G. Schimming
Farm Home of Jos Beckman Burns in Blaze
Yesterday afternoon the Joseph Beckman home about three miles south of town burned to the ground. Neighbors rushed to the scene but could not save the house. most furniture was saved. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
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Joseph Beckman
Tourist car service to Los Angeles and beyond announced
A new tourist train from Decorah departs Tuesdays at 9 10 a m linking with Calmar and Marion Iowa to join the Pacific Limited to Los Angeles arriving 10 30 a m Friday The service extends to Denver San Francisco Portland Omaha and intermediate towns with a Grand Circle Tour option via the Milwaukee leading trains and the Trail of the Olympian Readers may contact the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway local agent for reservations and literature
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Los Angeles
Decorah
Calmar
Marion
Iowa
Pacific Limited
Milwaukee
California
Denver
San Francisco
Portland
Omaha
Pacific North Coast
Puget Sound
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Grand Jury Reports County Home Kitchen Needs Rebuild
The April term 1015 Grand Jury found the County Home in first class condition overall but reported a leaky undersized kitchen. They recommend construction of a new kitchen as the remedy. Foreman Gus Johnson signs the report along with W James Paley Fred Etteldore A H Kirkeby M Anderson Nicholas Richert WM Albright.
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Grand Jury
Gus Johnson
W. James Paley
Fred Etteldore
A. H. Kirkeby
M. Anderson
Nicholas Richert
WM. Albright
Editor Mabel Records Bride in Simple Rural Wedding
Miss Gladys Manning married Ernest Ro Antrim on a Wednesday in April. The groom serves as editor of the Mabel Record and is praised for his qualifications. The Republican party hopes for a long and happy life for the couple.
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Gladys Manning
Ernest Ro Antrim
Mabel Recor
Antrim
Dandelions Bloom Along Main Street Opposite Court
The dandelion, pictured as the yellow peril, arrived in full bloom last Wednesday and now lines Main Street opposite the court home with plentiful flowers. Morning shows one bloom, but by noon the display thickens.
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Main Street
Court Home
Allamakee Plans Road Grader and Traction Engine Purchase
Allamakee County aims to improve county roads this spring and summer. The board has purchased a new 8585 road grader and a $1 005 gas traction engine as locals push for better highways for growing auto ownership.
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Allamakee County
Allamakee
Notice of Appointment Execrtrix Maud Emery Decorah 1914
Notice is given that Maud Emery has been appointed executrix of the estate of Henry Emery, deceased, late of Bluffton township Winneshirk county Town Iowa. She has qualified and taken the trust. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate. Dated Decorah Iowa April 21 1914 Aubolee Nelson Attorneys.
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Henry Emery
Bluffton Township
Winneshirk
I Maud Emery
Decorah
Iowa
Aubolee & Nelson
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