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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
4
County Auditor Winger reports state council annual assessment and tax figures. Allamakee county land values stay, but personal property including livestock rises drive about 16 percent average tax increase. State levy may jump from 4.5 to 7 mills to fund war era appropriations, adding to farmers’ burden and delaying book corrections.
Farmer L. Anderson narrowly escaped tragedy while cutting grain with an old binder drawn by three steady horses and a lively three year old colt. He halted the binder to clear an obstruction when the colt reared, throwing him to the ground as the sickle bar rose and passed over him. He sustained bruises and a deep cut on one hand as the team circled and halted near a grove, wrecking the edge of the binder.
Vaughan Francis Regenold, infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Regenold, living on a Buchanan county farm near Oran, died Monday evening from presumed strangulation after being found gasping when his mother returned from the yard. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
A northbound Rock Island passenger train mangled the body of Frank Dedina near Plymouth. He had arrived from Minnesota on the midnight train with a suitcase of liquor. Fragments of liquor were found near the body and it is believed he slept on the tracks while heading home.
A house near Jackson Junction owned by Thomas Hoye burned to the ground last week. Neighbors saved most furniture and prevented spread to a large new barn and other outbuildings. The origin is believed to be the chimney.
Irvine Despres, assistant cashier of the Farmers Bank at Elma, disappeared after a car incident. He drove to a drug store, cashed a $10 check, then vanished with the car, later found in Chicago in a dazed condition as authorities traced a route toward Chicago.
J. Thompson, a renowned real estate and insurance agent of Caledonia, was instantly killed last week Tuesday when a lightning bolt struck him as he sought shelter in an outhouse at the district No. 58 schoolhouse near Paul Bunge's Wilmington farm. The bolt hit the top of his head, tore through his right shoe, and splintered two nearby poplar trees. The body was found the following day by a passing boy.
Oscar Webster a 16 year old elevator boy at the Hotel Magnus in Cedar Rapids saved passengers after a fall trap twisted his foot. Despite severe pain he completed the top floor lift and returned to run the descent without reporting his injury.
Sheriff Gray raided the Charles City property of Sandy Scrimger after complaints of home production of wines from pie plant land peaches. Officers seized seven kegs, thirty two gallon jugs, one twenty gallon jar of pie plant wine and two gallons of peach wine. The owner was away. Authorities say several men have become intoxicated lately and local drug stores cannot sell it.
E A Balcom driving into town with his manure spreader heard buzzing and stopped near Lynch Delaney's elevator where a swarm of bees had settled beneath the rear of the machine.
Attorney Gray traveled to Decorah last week over an auto collision case against E. E. Erickson of Harmony seeking damages. The suit, filed this year, stems from a crash that allegedly left Town parties at fault as they press for settlement. Train for office service at Valdez College in Decorah Iowa. Thousands of positions opened due to the war. Sixth grade graduates are prepared for commercial and shorthand courses. Prepare now to fill a position.
A report describes moving houseboat saloons along the Mississippi near McGregor Iowa, noting how islands turned wet after Iowa’s dry law, then saloons were ordered vacated by Wisconsin rules. It cites island saloons, a peninsula saloon, and a nearby floating saloon existing in the river traffic.
Mrs John Berg wife of a Belmond banker died after saving her young daughter from a car on a narrow bridge as their vehicle collided with another. Both cars stopped briefly. while untangling wheels the Berg car began to roll downhill and she was fatally crushed under its wheels.
Nashua residents report a hen named Old Sol abandoned her nest during a heat wave. A week later peeps were heard from the abandoned nest, and inspection revealed all eggs had hatched into chicks. The hot spell apparently kept the eggs at the right temperature to hatch.
The Philadelphia Star recalls Charles Frohman’s sharp retort to Mrs. Patrick Campbell during a rehearsal. She declared herself an actress, and Frohman replied with a solemn promise to keep her secret, illustrating his discreet leadership style.
A Buford South Dakota man recounts a severe week long diarrhoea attack. After trying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on a druggist's advice, he notes immediate relief and full recovery within two days. The ad claims many druggists recommend it.
An editorial in Farm and Fireside argues that vast honey is wasted yearly as many farms do not harvest nectar. It cites Minnesota bee culturist Francis Jager noting 100 colonies can yield profits greater than a 160-acre farm, and suggests even a dozen hives can gather significant honey annually.
A humorous exchange about a caddie's father who shifts churches and trades the pulpit for golf course work. The boy explains his father has held Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist roles, and is now a caddie at Pinehurst. The anecdote captures community charm and long-running golf day patience.
A St Clairsville wedding notice describes the groom in two outfits. The formal gowned bride wore white, while the groom appeared in a black coat and white vest with real pearls, black shoes with lace, gray broadcloth trousers, white gloves, and a white linen cravat. For travel, he wore a blue serge suit with tan shoes and an imported felt hat.
A dialogue hints at a buried poem from a college undergraduate. Judge cites Mrs Dovekins, John R Motts praise for North eastern Iowa home college Fayette. The piece closes with an advertisement for Doan's Ointment for eczema and skin itching at 60 cents a box.
President Johnson issues an amnesty proclamation pardoning most rebels. Sir George announces Town Valley house opening with a ball, music by Sile Ervin's band. tickets priced at 2.50. The railroad extends to Leroy. Wheat stocks rise with prices from 1.35 to 1.50. FE E Cooley and James Hunter near completion of residences. Woolen mills progress well. A J B Abbey resigns Northwestern Insurance presidency. Democratic county convention set for Sept 28 with 41 delegates. Ossian reports population 400. New buildings rise. much wheat ships out.
William Kniffin of Cherokee died from injuries after an assault and robbery last week. He worked many years handling baggage in Cherokee and often carried cash. Found outside his barn the day after, he remained dazed and died without regaining consciousness. No suspect or amount robbed could be learned.
Angelos Kanasakis, a Rock Island roundhouse worker in Decorah, was drafted but found to be a Greek citizen with no naturalization papers. Rejected, he immediately applied for citizenship and waived all rights of Craie, demonstrating a splendid spirit of loyalty.
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts a week starting August 12 1917 with below normal temperatures in the Plains States and Upper Mississippi Valley, warming toward week’s end. Expect fair conditions with local rains at the start and occasional accidents, while Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil advertises its two sizes 30c and 60c at stores.
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