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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
6
Hot dry spells caused damage in southern counties while northern areas saw showers helping corn stay in good shape. Threshing progresses fast with promising grain quality. seed onions in Scott county poor due to drought. Regional yields projected for winter and spring wheat oats barley rye and hay based on August 1 data. GEO M CHAPPEL director.
The Dan Patch line linking Minneapolis St Paul Rochester and Dubuque is placed in receivership. Financial World of New York City reports the route cost about 100000 dollars per mile to build and has never paid profits, leaving investors facing heavy losses with about ten million dollars in stock debt. W. M. Savage died after an operation in a tied account, and prospects for recovery appear bleak.
Three Cedar Rapids youths Ralph I. Olney 22 Beatrice Whitney 17 and Edna Whitney 13 drowned when a canoe upset in Cedar River while they swam and rowed upstream. Bodies recovered. In Tama three swimmers also died after currents swept them near a dam on the Iowa River.
Fire broke out at night in McGregor destroying the Wm Pilkenton barn before the alarm. two government works teams and Mr Pilkenton's drag team were saved. Adam Davis suffered severe arm burns rescuing the horses and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The article recalls August 4, 1915 as the coldest August day on record with a high near 95 by midafternoon and a 51 degree low that evening. Merchants and residents built fires in stores and the St. Cloud hotel to cope.
Ora Newcomer was struck under the heart by a foul tip during a Monday ball game. He received three broken ribs and was knocked unconscious, revived by Chief of Police Max Gorman and bystanders before collapsing again.
Henry Kornmeyer purchased the Noecker garage once part of the Stiles hotel barn and moved his livery and automobile operations there. The Drew livery and auto business has moved into the Norton building, reorganizing current tenants.
I Gowrie operating T J Qualley’s farm plans auctioneering this fall and promises satisfaction to patrons. He has not done any safe work since arriving in the county but is described as an experienced man. His notice appears in today’s newspaper.
Police Court records show Marshal Johnson arresting a man on an automobile while intoxicated charge. The man pleaded not guilty before Mayor Baker. after evidence the mayor found him guilty and fined him ten dollars plus costs, which he paid.
Markets report light hog receipts but firm prices from 8.50 to 9.40 per hundredweight. Butter prices hold at 26 cents and dairy goods steady as traders note a busy corn season.
Local fair management promotes Cora Beckwith and her Neptune's Daughters diving act. Beckwith is famed as America's champion trick swimmer and the only woman to swim Niagara Falls whirlpool rapids. The show offers a refined healthful sport with private morning swimming instruction for local girls.
The past week featured near perfect summer weather with a high of 98 degrees on Sunday and 86 degrees on Thursday and Tuesday. The weekly average was 89 degrees, about 4 degrees above the usual maximum and 14.3 degrees warmer than last year, with rainfall totaling one inch from 0.48 and 0.52 inches on the 2nd and 3rd respectively.
The note recalls katydids heard last Thursday night August 3 and as early as ten days earlier. The old tradition ties their song to frost coming in six weeks, around September 1 to 14, though such tales may fail and a light frost could do little harm.
The writer notes a damp backward spring and fears of a repeat of 1915 with cold corn. Despite a harsh year, the harvest is expected to be good as the summer heat and strong sun bring recovery and optimism for crops ahead.
The committee requests all entries be brought in as early as possible, preferably by Monday morning. To accommodate everyone, entries will remain in Floral Hall until seven o'clock p m.
Visitors to the Winneshiek County Fair next week are asked to bring individual drinking cups to comply with local laws. Advertised letters remaining at the Decorah post office include Chas Bauman Mrs A Nesheim and Mr P L Peterson. Bear's promises everything guaranteed and absolute satisfaction.
Notice in Winneshiek County Iowa where Helene Hersrud seeks partition of a deceased Andrew Hersrud real estate in townships and sections with heirs including Minnie Engrav Hans Hersrud Clara Teslow Pauline Thorstenson Alice Hersrud Hazel Benson and minor heirs Arthur Howard Benson seeking one third to widow and other shares nine twenty sevens and one twenty seventh shares with possible sale of the property and division of proceeds plus attorney fees and costs Strand attorney for plaintiff
Big Julius moved to Decorah Friday. Magnus Forde returned from the twin cities. Andrew A. Bersie called here this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Fadnes visiting Oscar Sevareid. Henry Olson and daughter Hattie callers yesterday. Knute Mikkelson and family at A. G. Bransvold's today. Harry Ellingson visiting with father in law L. E. Vinge. Mr. and Mrs. John Snitster of Burr Oak visiting Mons Tweet. Esten Engan business caller at Canton last week. Harold Ness recovered from a fainting spell and is about again. Ladies' Aid at M. J. Aakre's well attended. receipts about $12. Thorson, Solen, Biergo, Johnson, and Bjerke bought Fords. Engen and Olson attending ball game at Dorchester. Knute Steen reports three foxes killed with poison. Raffle dance at Bersie’s well attended. Nels K. Mestad won the mule. M. J. Aakre bought a 1500 pound International truck for butter hauling. Gilford Gjere, 4, broke both legs after a horse fall.
News and social items from Burr Oak Iowa including visits from Cresco Decorah Dubuque and Winnipeg. Mentions trades devices farm incidents church absence weather storms and a medical testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills.
If a child appears pale dull irritable or flushed attend at once fearing worm infection Kickapoo Worm Killer in lozenge form is pleasant to take and expels worms. Only 25¢ at all druggists. First love breaks hearts and second love mends them. Fezema spreads rapidly itching drives you mad for quick relief Dean's Ointment 50e at all stores Meritol Peroxide Cream removes tans heals sunburn sold at Parman's Drug Store.
August 8 1916 Eva Stohr returns from Decorah for a two week vacation. Locals report visits from Decorah residents including Mrs Florence Eliason and Mrs Ed Olson. Beatrice Sweitzer visits from Lanark to stay with A K Sweitzer. The L A S meets at Mrs R Tyler with all invited. Proceeds from a Logsdon social fund a new cemetery fence. Bridge gang finishes W A Leach work and moves toward Burr Oak.
Ambrose Gary of Sulphur Oklahoma describes ten years of kidney trouble with strong pain and poor mobility. After three months and three bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills he reports relief from the first bottle and feels like a new man. California Growers cling stone peaches are advertised for fruit salads at Hutchinson Grocery Co.
Business card style notes announce Kleanall Suitaborium offering cleaning and pressing services at moderate prices with focus on suits and repairs. A separate public notice invites bids for a Burr Oak Iowa school house project, with plans by mail, bids due August 12, 1916, and the board reserving right to reject all bids.
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