Thanksgiving Echoes and Local Notices Across Iowa
A roundup of local events includes a murder sentence for Oscar Bowers, beets payments exceeding $250000 for a Waverly sugar factory, and a saloon license auction in DeWitt. Reports cover farm labor, creamery earnings, missing turkeys, a fatal field death near Postville, arson of a car near John Rutzinger, a self‑inflicted leg wound while hunting, plans for a Webster City music conservatory, and Greek departure celebrations with a hip injury incident in Mason City. Also listed are Decorah post office letters and various regional incidents in Osage, Elgin, Waterville, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bowers
Will Brooke
Forest City
Waverly
Iowa
Colorado
California
DeWitt
Chatfield
North
McGregor
Elgin
Waterville
Allamakee County
Thos. Conway
Postville
John Rutzinger
Ole Odden
Osage
Webster City
Mason City
Theodore Papas
Chris, Lagares
Decorah
James Costigan
Emma Hanson
Ed. Mathews
T. Nordwick
Bellegarde Olson
Allen Saltz
A.S. Wilber
Ole A. Asheim
Helmer Blegan
J. W. Barlow
A. Brynsaas
E. L. Bakken
Christ Engen
Gilbert Erickson
Ole Larson Eggen
W.M. Falck
Peter N. Gilbertson
J. P. Mager
Chriss Matverson
Edwart Haugen
Olaf E. Johnson
K. Kjorlein
Carl Oscar Peterson
Carl Ramlo
Ole P. Sunder
Joseph Stortz
Olaves Strandbraaten
Nels Thorsen
Martin Tveter
Koute Thorson
Ole Thorsen
L. White
Knut Engebretson
Nels T. Mantle
George Lambert
Patrick Nolan
Andrew J. Severson
Chinese Laundrymen Seek City Site for Shop
Two young Chinese men from Oclwein visited the city a week ago in search of a store location. They appeared well dressed and Americanized, examined several buildings, and said they would return soon ready to open for business.
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Oclwein
Winneshiek County Tax Sale Draws Few Bids
The annual tax sale in Winneshiek county saw little activity with just 33 parcels offered and sales lasting under 25 minutes. Total receipts totaled 784.95 dollars led by a Burr Oak township 40 acre tract plus personal property selling for 185.96 dollars.
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Winneshiek County
Burr Oak Township
Springfield township road changes and bridge matters at board session
The board of supervisors held a brief meeting finishing on Wednesday. No major business, only routine bills, a few bridge matters, and road changes in Springfield township were addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Springfield Township
Annual Meeting of the Winneshiek Hotel Company
The Winneshiek Hotel annual meeting was held Monday morning with no changes or significant business. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Hotel
Stock Shipments Rise with Heifers and Hog Carloads
Stock shipments last week increased with eight cars of cattle and ten cars of hogs moving to eastern markets. The report highlights growing demand and steady transport for livestock into regional trade channels.
Grace Episcopal Christmas Sale This Weekend
The ladies of Grace Episcopal church announce a Christmas sale on Friday and Saturday December 13 and 14. Items include aprons fresh linen home cooking and candy Red Cross Christmas stamps will be sold at Bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Ladies of Grace Episcopal Church
Red Cross
Bear's
Methodist
My. E. Ehurch
Short Agricultural Short Course Draws Large Attendees
The Winneshiek county Agricultural Short Course opens with enthusiastic turnout from men women and children. Faculty from Ames reports unprecedented interest, with full courses for adults and strong participation in domestic science and animal husbandry. Exhibits and judging of corn grain flax oats and potatoes showcase strong local talent and eager learners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
State College At
Ames
Houser
Opera House
Green
Nicholson
J. J. Grannis
Louise Campbell
R. F. O'Donnell
A. Houser
C. 8. Lysle
Pleasant
0. H. Myron
Springfield
O. O. Lomen
Er. R. Blount
Decorah
J. J. Marsh
Dividing the County Idea Circulates in The South
Rumor suggests a legislator might consider a bill to split the county east and west mid region. Southern voters favor saloons and petition success contrasts with northern lines limited support. No action yet and passage uncertain.
Tourists to California From Decorah by Santa Fe Train
Dr. A. Moore of Des Moines Santa Fe traveling passenger agent organized a carload of Decorah tourists to spend winter in Los Angeles. The group will depart Decorah December 10, travel across the state to Kansas City for Santa Fe connections. Expected travelers include W. A. Kennedy family Martha Rudd E. W. Hoyt wife C. R. Williams family Mrs. Polk Hull and several others.
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A. Moore
Des Moines
Santa Fe Railroad
Decorah
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Santa Fe Rudd
W. A. Kennedy
Hildahl
Martha Rudd
E. W. Hoyt
C. R
A Happy Condition In City Thanksgiving Aid
The ladies aid society and Fort nightly Club report no requests for Thanksgiving dinners this year, noting no needy families were found. Some blame the absence of saloons, while others say the condition is cause for citywide thanks and gladness.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Aid Society
Str Sues for Breach of Promise in Iowa Suit
Miss Musa Morris of Decorah sues Ervine Margraif a farmer near West Union for 10000 damages claiming breach of promise after accepting his marriage proposal on February 15 and agreeing to wed during the Winneshiek county fair week in Decorah. Morris is 20, Margraff 24 and well to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musa Morris
Decorah
West Union
Ervine Margraif
Miss Morris
Margraff
Winneshiek County
Dr King’s New Life Pill Advertises Health Cure
A vintage ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pill claiming to end distress by aligning stomach liver and bowels. It asserts gentle action to restore health and good feelings and notes a price of 25 cents at druggists. The closing line claims most people would rather be forgiven than forgotten.
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Dr. King
Allen's Foot-Ease Shoe Size Helper Ad
Patent Leather Shoes may fit better with Allen's Foot-Ease. Shake into the shoe for comfort in new or tight footwear. Sold everywhere. Sample address Allen 8 Olmstead Le Roy NY. 48-3.
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Allen
Allen 8
Olmstead
le Roy
N.Y
Thanksgiving Day observance in Decorah and turkey prices
Thanksgiving was observed in Decorah with families gathering and varying meals. National prices for turkeys ranged from 17 to 24 cents per pound, with Decorah at 22 cents and 23 cents for fine birds, while other cities reported 19 to 24 cent prices amid weather notes including snow in New York and Texas.
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Decorah
New York
Texas
Panhandle
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Palzer to Fight Winner of Flynn McCarthy Bout
Letters from Al Palzer and Tom O Rourke indicate Al will travel from New York to the Pacific coast to prepare for his next bout. On December 10 Flynn faces McCarthy in Los Angeles and Palzer will meet the Vernon winner on New Year’s Day. The bout would be Palzer’s most significant outside the Wells fight, after a poor showing in Philadelphia where Ross escaped a knockout in Round 2.
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Palzer
Tom O'Rourke
New York
Pacific Coast
Flynn
McCarthy
Los Angeles
McCarey
Pacific Athletic Club
O'Rourke
Vernon
Bombardier Wells
Philadelphia
Ross
Christmas Seals Aid TB Fight Sold For One Cent Each
The society for the prevention of tuberculosis aims to set a record with this year’s Christmas seals. All proceeds fund tuberculosis work. Ben Bear serves as agent, selling seals at his store in any quantity for one cent each to decorate Christmas packages and support a good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention
Ben Bear
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Onan Wood & Land CO
Winneshiek Co. State Bank
Commercial Hotel
Alice T. Donald
Prosper
Minn
C. A
Shores
Lewis Monson
the Shores Man
R. W. Relf
Europe
Decorah State Bank
F. J. Billow
Grand Opera House
A. K. BarlEy & Son
Annual Meeting of Hotel Co
Str
Madison
Towa
Town
John Fulsaas
C. C. Pilgrim
R. J. Relf
Muller Bros
Jewelers
Citizens Bank
Kryl Concert Company
Bohumia Kryl
Josephine Kryl
Marie Kryl
Francesca Miller-Ressing
Parman’s
Crown Pianos
Geo. P. Bent Company
Julius Bauer
Concord
House of Quality
Ely
Recoran Republican
Harley
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