Return engagement planned for Decorah home assembly
An eight day home assembly in Decorah Iowa closed with strong support to return next year. About four hundred tickets were sold and two hundred more pledged for a July 2 start. The plan includes health lectures by Mrs McIntire and Miss Hall Maupin’s Band and a grand opera quartet plus lectures by Prof Maus and other talent.
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Home Assembly
Assembly
McIntire
Hall
FE. J. Parman
Wm. Ingvoldstad
Rev. G. S. Lackland
W. C. Adams
Decorah
Col
G. C. Shield
Canada
Longfellow
Maupin
Rocky Mountains
Maus
Peculiar Accident While Mowing Injures Man
H C Schell had a odd accident Wednesday evening when a dynamite cap hidden in the grass exploded under the mower. A fragment blasted from the machine and peppered Schell with tiny splinters, though the injuries were minor and not serious.
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H. C. Schell
Henry
Woman risked life to rescue chickens from burning Iowa barn
Mrs. Adeline Otte of Iowa City, a wealthy day worker who owns seven houses, nearly lost her life as she entered a burning barn to save chickens. She escaped with some birds on the first trip and started a second attempt before neighbor Frank White forcibly restrained her.
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Adeline Otte
Iowa City
Frank White
A Little Consolation Amid Iowa Heat Records
A brief note compares Decorah to hotter cities as Des Moines reached 109 and Burlington 111 degrees last Wednesday, offering a small consolation that Decorah was not the state's hottest.
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Decorah
Des Moines
Burlington
Reminiscence of a Pet Hog in Frankville
BD A Mizener recalls 19th century Winneshiek County life. Original settler born 183? in 1856, he recounts a Frankville tale about Joe McLean’s pet hog that repeatedly traded hands with storekeeper Frank Teabout. On the 4th of July the plan backfired as Teabout’s prank led to McLean’s egg attack, ending in a $25 settlement.
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A. Mizener
George Mizener
Mizener
Frankville
Republican
Ohio
Winneshiek County
Frank Teabout
Joe McLean
McLean
Teabout
Profitable Fruit Growing in Ackley Patch
Uncle John Steffen of Ackley has a record in intensive fruit growing. From a 50 by 50 foot berry patch he harvested 180 boxes of raspberries this season. At 18 cents per box he earned 52 dollars, signaling strong Hardin county soil and Steffen’s growing skill.
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John Steffen
Ackley
Steffen
Hardin County
Man Severely Burned At Mason City Plant
Mr Wheatly of Lehigh Portland Cement in Mason City was severely burned when his hand touched an electric starting box. A 550 volt charge was received, intensified by wet hands, leaving both hands severely burned with some fingers burned to a crisp.
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Wheatly
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Mason City
Palzer Rumors: Palzer May Not Box Carpentier Next October
Speculation from a Sunday syndicate letter questions Tom O Rourke announcing Palzer matched to box George Carpentier in Paris. Carpentier aims for Jeff Smith, the American middleweight, while Palzer’s fate hinges on O Rourke plans and a potential Gunboat Smith Flynn winner. Harmon awaits updates on Palzer training and possible Paris bout timing.
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James J. Corbett
Tom O'Rourke
al Palzer
George Carpentier
Paris
Carpentier
Palzer
Jeff Smith
Smith
O'Rourke
Smith-Flynn
Flynn
Big al
O’rourke
M. A. Harmon
Thomas O'Rourke
New York
O. K
Saloons Lose Again in Waterloo Saloon Case
In district court Judge George W. Dunham denied the motion for a new trial and held the petition of consent insufficient. His opinion notes errors in the original decision and reweights names, increasing the dry side to a final majority against the petition by four.
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Waterloo Reporter
Waterloo
George W. Dunham
District Court
Leff
Vital Statistics May Deaths by County Report
Vital statistics show May deaths across counties with Winneshiek four teen, Allamakee fourteen, Chickasaw ten, Clayton fifteen, Fayette sixteen, Howard twelve. Causes include measles leukemia apoplexy artery disease embolism asthma Brights disease skin disease birth defects congenital debility accidental drowning pneumonia cancer two.
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Winneshiek
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Bright
New Use for Automobile on Farm Life
Hawkeye Beacon reports Arthur Swale adapting an automobile as a hay fork end, replacing horse labor. The device tosses hay into the barn while horses observe, pondering a labor saving machine era as they munch the new mown hay and rest after loading.
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Hawkeye Beacon
Arthur Swale
Patents Granted to Iowans for Week Ending July 24 1913
The list names Iowans who received patents for the week ending July 24 1913. Dirk H. Binkman of Sheldon gets a spring wheel. Demetrois K. Karamanos of Council Bluffs receives a diving apparatus. Henry Jensen of Wall Lake earns a corn planter. Augustus W. South of Red Oak gets a clock dial for program clocks. Albert TH. Rice of Des Moines receives a silo door. Chas F. Billau of Cedar Rapids earns a fruit and flower cutter. Joseph F. Haennig of Masonville receives a pump attachment.
Large Rattlesnakes Sighted Near Mayville Yard
John R. Murphy of Mayville township reports two rattlesnakes in his yard last week. He killed a twelve rattle snake on Thursday and a larger sixteen rattle snake the following day. He notes snakes stay near creeks in dry spells and move to ridges or prairie during wet periods.
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Caledonia Journal
John R. Murphy
Mayville Township
John
Wild Monkey Escapes In Cerro Gordo County
A wild ferocious monkey with a jerking tail and a humanlike face is at large near Bayside in Clear Lake. Once part of a Bay side family zoo, it now prompts public attention as local authorities seek capture. The piece also notes the French Poets' society planning pensions for aged members and asks who will fund them.
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Cerro Gordo County
Bayside
Clear Lake
Mr. Darwin
Migratory Birds Open Seasons Set by Congress Bill
The Weeks McLean bill establishes open seasons for migratory birds across states, dividing the country into northern and other zones. It lists class divisions for birds, open dates, and a general tightening of protections, with exceptions and statewide adjustments.
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Congress
Ohio River
American Game Protective and Propagation Association
Dee
Results of Drug Habit in Waterloo Streets
A Reporter investigation details startling consequences of heroin use among Waterloo youth. It describes two deaths, seven boys ruined, a dozen girls in the underworld, and many youths weakened by nocturnal gatherings, illustrating heroin as a perilous, rapidly spreading vice.
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Waterloo Reporter
Waterloo
Automobile Cut Rates Cause Rush for License Numbers
The state house registration change began Friday and buyers of new cars rushed to obtain numbers. Many believed half rates began July 1, prompting the secretary of state's automobile department to refund over $700,000 collected for numbers.
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State House
Secretary of State
Automobile Department
Iowa Hens Lay a Billion Eggs Reported
Iowa hens laid over a billion eggs in the previous year according to statistics filed with the state department of agriculture from county auditors and assessors reports. The figure underscores the poultry industry’s importance to Iowa.
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State Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Carrying Concealed Weapons Permit Rules
An advisory explains the gun permit system including age limits, who issues permits, and recording requirements. It covers carrying, selling, and reporting dangerous weapons, and notes permits must be produced on request and remain valid until revoked.
Walking Long Distance Traveler Walks From Alabama to California
An unusual caller at the Gazette office reports Sidney E. Dickinson of Calhoun Alabama walked to New Hampton from Jackson Junction that morning. He is reportedly walking from New York to San Francisco for health reasons not a wager, averaging about 25 miles daily and describing himself as an artist.
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New Hampton
Gazette
Sidney E. Dickinson
Jackson Junction
New York
San Franccisco
Calhoun
Ala
Proposals for Hospital Site Sealed bids invited for cash
The hospital committee calls for sealed cash bids from owners with property suited for a hospital. Describe the building if any, note lot size, and when possession can be given. Bids must be filed with Ben Bear, Chairman, by August 15, 1913. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Hospital Committee.
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Ben Bear
Winneshiek Flax Seed Yields In 1911 Rise Across Townships
Winneshiek County produced 16,292 bushels of flax seed in 1911 amid a modest overall rise from the prior year. Sumner led with about 43,093 bushels, followed by multiple townships with smaller yet notable outputs, including Jefferson era numbers such as Decorah and Calmar. The record lists numerous township figures and scattered decimals, reflecting varied yields across the region.
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Winneshiek County
Sumner
Fremont Township
Burr Oak Township
Hesper Township
Highland Township
Orleans Township
Bluffton Township
Canoe Township
Pleasant Township
Lincoln Township
Madison Township
Decorah Township
Glenwood Township
Sumner Township
Calmar Township
Springfield Township
Frankville Township
Jackson Township
Washington Township
Military Township
Bloomfield Township
Jackson Junction Corp
TOME
Caren Cites Tba
Lynching Threat Ends with Jail Dispersion at New Hampton
Aug 1 New Hampton Iowa region report. David Dyer a negro was arrested and jailed after alleged attack on a 16 year old girl at her home southeast of the city. A large crowd gathered and tried to storm the jail but Sheriff Russell dispersed them.
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New Hampton
Towa
David Dyer
Russell
Mog
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Swarthmore Pennsylvania and Baltimore Maryland women share long bouts of illness and hemorrhages. Both pursued avoidance of surgery and report relief after using the Vegetable Compound. The testimonials claim improved health and ability to resume daily work.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Swarthmore, Penn
EmiLy Summersgill
Swarthmore, Pa
Baltimore, Md
J. R. Pickine
Sargent St
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