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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
5
Captain Musgrove Davis recounts trials in his first Civil War command. After a harsh start, a forged rift with the colonel yields to candor and reconciliation. A missing valise incident, a heartfelt apology, and wartime leadership reshape discipline and trust amid West Point days and Seven Pines battle.
The speaker notes that after returning to the regiment he was recommended to General Benton for staff duty, accepted the assignment, and remained on staff until leaving the army.
A Harper’s Weekly excerpt argues that toads are beneficial pets and natural pest controllers. It notes their timid nature and ability to curb cockroaches and mice, suggesting two or three toads per premises can replace cats. It describes care to provide shade, water access, and safe retreats for effective nocturnal insect control. It also mentions European markets where toads help horticulturists protect fruits and flowers.
In the August American Magazine a married woman writes about her Japanese servant named Ishi boshi called George by the family. She notes his habit of listening at doors and slinking around quietly while remaining unembarrassed when caught. He is curious about household affairs yet considered a gentleman at heart with delicate behavior, though his methods reflect Oriental sensibilities.
Illinois senator Lewis announces plan to introduce a bill creating Father s Day on July 20. He argues fathers pay the bills and endure chores from winter fires to summer lawn work, calling for formal recognition, with a fuller push in the December regular session.
The national museum adds a silver loving cup commemorating the parcel post opening. It was the first package in the new system sent by Postmaster General Hitchcork to Postmaster Morgan in New York on the first day of the year.
A humorous vignette from August Woman's Home Companion features Little Ella offering to assist the cook with preparing green peas for dinner. She insists she cannot play because she is busy helping cook unbutton the peas, highlighting a playful domestic scene.
Charles Potts an Ames student working on a farm near Lake Mills sustained a broken nose an eye loss and other injuries after a flying pulley broke away from a rope holding a hay sling striking him in the hay mow where he was mowing hay.
The article traces fan origins across cultures from Aztec and Inca feather devices to Chinese and Japanese folding fans, noting ceremonial roles and royal symbolism. It covers evolution through Greek, Roman, Italian, Spanish legends, and English 18th century intrigue, then explains the shift to electric and modern fans by 1888, culminating in widespread global use.
A Vienna paper notes Adelina Patti will soon reach seventy, tracing her rise from a Madrid born Italian parentage to global fame. The writer recalls Patti’s early appearances in Lucia di Lammermoor and Rosina in The Barber and recalls first hearing her in Vienna in 1863, expressing disbelief at her age.
The interstate commerce commission approved a nationwide reduction in express rates. The agency will publish its ruling rejecting express company pleas that the proposed rates were discriminatory. Reductions average 25 to 50 percent on parcels up to five pounds and 10 to 20 percent on heavier packages. The new rates take effect once the decision is published.
A dainty booklet of perfumed leaves for facial touch ups, ideal for theater receptions and travel. Leaves remove dirt and grease, leave a cool bloom and do not soil clothes. Sold for ten cents at F. T. Hopkins, 37 Great Jones St, New York.
Notice to bidders states proposals will be received until August 9, 1913, to place a steam heating system in St Wen ceslaus church at Spillville Iowa. Apply to Rev Thomas Ballon 313 Spillville Iowa. Also mentions Cameras Photo Supplies Muller Bros Jewelers Citizens Bank Big in the ad copy.
Notice to contractors bids for building three new school houses in Madison township Districts 1 3 and 5 plan specifications available at County Attorney office bids not to include hauling work to be completed by October 15 1913 bids to be opened Saturday August 16 right reserved to reject any and all bids July 9 1913 Co C PILGRIM Secy School Board
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