Drake Case Decision Grants Set Aside Sheriff Sale
Lawrence Drake sought to nullify a sheriff levy on nine of twelve sub divisions in Winneshiek county to satisfy a $319 judgment. Judge Springer ordered the levy and sale set aside, barring sheriff deeds, and awarded Drake costs. Drake died before the judgment was filed. an appeal is uncertain but likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Springer
Lawrence Drake
S. F E. Brickner
O. O. Ellingson
Winneshiek County
State of
Iowa
W. J. Springer
J. Ellingson
District Court
FE. R. Acres
RE. W. Cutting
Bounty Payments For Wildlife In County Totals Spanning Months
The article notes county bounty payouts on wolves foxes pocket gophers and woodchucks with a large sum paid this year. Audible figures show seasonal peaks during summer when pocket gophers are most active and bounties are highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montis
Baan
Saeed Ve
Bewsy
Aikes
Cage
Cape
Warm November Stands Out In Dubuque Records
The Dubuque Times Journal notes only four Novembers in forty two years were warmer. It records a 78 degree day on the seventh, marking an unusually warm spell for November in the Dubuque area.
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Dubuque
Rock Island Rail Line Gets Summer Improvements
A publicized report details summer work on the Rock Island railroad from West Union to Nordness and Cedar Rapids. A graveling crew labored on the road bed, was laid off for winter after reaching Nordness, and the line is said to be in good condition pending new rails whose arrival date is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
West Union
Nordness
Cedar Rapis
Hunting Licenses Issued in County
The county auditor reports 27 hunting licenses issued to date as the year ends. Applications continue to flow into the auditor’s office.
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Sri Dla
State Fair Dates Set for Town Des Moines Run
The 1916 state fair of Town will be held in Des Moines from August 23 to September 1. The schedule was arranged at a meeting of state fair managers in Chicago last week.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Carroll
Waterloo
Cambridge
Potato and Truck Growers’ ‘Association
Clear Lake
Surprise Farm Party Lights Up Frank Whewell Home
Last Thursday evening Frank Whewell returned from town to a quiet supper but found about ten friends gathered to surprise him. Barney Graham’s bus carried guests to the farm for a bountiful meal while Clyenee Christen chaired the table. Clarence Lappened’s plate suddenly danced via a hidden rubber bulb prank, delivering a playful scare without dampening the appetite or mood of the guests.
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Frank Wewell
Barney Graham
Clyenee Christen
Clarence
Independence
Clem Funke
Varying Views on Carmen at Local Theaters
The article discusses audience opinions of Carmen productions by Theda Bara at the Lyric and Geraldine Farrar at the Star, noting strong Bara supporters and many who favor Farrar after seeing both. It praises Farrar for developing the gypsy flirt with ease and grace, earning public acclaim as a dramatic and operatic star.
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Theda Bara
Lyric
Geraldine Farrar
The
Star
Bara
Farrar
Poultry Show Set for First Week of January
The Winneshiek County Poultry Association prepares for its annual show in early January. Interest in the premium list is high and organizers expect the largest, most successful exhibit yet. Joseph Dagle of Richland, Iowa, renowned as a top middle western judge, has been secured to score the birds.
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Winneshiek County Poultry Association
Joseph Dagle
Richland
Iowa
Middle West
Boy on bicycle involved in minor collision on Water Street
Saturday afternoon a boy on a bicycle collided with a passing automobile on Water Street. The bicycle tipped, the boy was thrown but arose, repaired the bike, and rode off. No injuries or damage were reported.
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Water Street
Federal Witnesses Round Up Near Decorah
A United States officer arrived Monday morning and gathered several people wanted as witnesses at Duluth. He did not explain the cases but hinted at suspected bootlegging activity around Decorah.
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United States
Duluque
Decorah
A Pair of Sixes Heads to Grand Opera House Stage
The comedy A Pair of Sixes arrives at the Grand Opera House on December 22 for a two week engagement after touring major cities including New York Chicago London Melbourne and Sydney Decorah hosts the run among other theaters with critics praising the show as uproarious humorous witty and a palatable farce noted by the New York Journal of Commerce The Star and Chicago Daily News among others
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Grand Opera House
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Longacre
New York
Cort
Chicago
Charles Wyndam
London
England
Her Majesty's Theaters
Melbourne
Sidney
Australia
Decorah
New York Journal of Commerce
the Star
New York Clipper
Amy Leslie
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Journal
Chicago American
Chicago Post
Man Arrested for Drunkenness Pays Fine
A man arrested for drunkenness last week appeared before the court, was fined 9.85, and paid promptly. He expressed chagrin and refused to identify the source of his liquor, insisting he neither sent for nor bought it and would offer no further information.
Red Cross Christmas Seals Campaign Appeals Buy to Fight TB
The notice urges buying Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis prevention and treatment. It argues TB is the leading killer of ages fifteen to fifty, drains families and poverty, and frames the sale as a patriotic, profitable war win against disease. Seals cost one cent each at Bear's.
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Fom
America
Bear's
A Convenient Arrangement by Decorah Furniture Co
Decorah Furniture Co displays hundreds of decorated china pieces on a large table for quick inspection. The assortment features attractive items valued higher than the price of 31.00 with pieces priced at 1.50 1.75 and 2.40, all available for 1.00.
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Decorah Furniture Co
Decora Furniture CO
Neighbors note summer plans and local incidents
The listing covers diverse items from Maynard planning a soldiers monument to crimes and accidents in nearby towns. It notes an Italian society forming in Oelwein, a fatal freight collision in Manchester, a jewelry of robberies in Cambridge, a church dedication at Ludlow, and other community events and warnings.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Lima Resident
Mrs Albert Blosser of Lima Ohio calls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the best medicine for colds and croup. The ad notes many others share the opinion and credits Engbretson's Pharmacy as the advertiser.
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Chamberlain
Albert Blosser
Lima
Ohio
Engbretson
Cupid Savings Bank Promotion at BEN BEAR Store
A store invites children to visit with a parent for a Cupid Savings Bank giveaway named BEN BEAR, promising a toy incentive for young shoppers.
Timely Hint on Over Eating and Digestion Aid
Timely advice on digestion praises Foley Cathartic Tablets to relieve distress after meals. It claims to stop belching, reduce bloating and gas, regulate bowels, and tone the liver. Engbretson's Phar maine and local fur leaders McKibbin Dorsey are noted, with a Friday Saturday store appearance before Christmas by Fred J. Rosenthal.
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Engbretson
Pharmaine
Adv
McKibbin
Driscol & Dorsey
Northwest
Fred J. Rosenthal
Resolution Notice for County Engineer Bids 1915 Winneshick County
The Board of Supervisors calls for bids and applications for the office of County Engineer of Winneshick County for the year 1916. Bids must be filed in the Auditor's office at the Court House by 3 p.m. Thursday December 30, 1915. Oscar Winger, County Auditor.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshick County
Court House
Oscar Winger
Cupid Savings Bank Offered by BEN BEAR
Up to Christmas a Cupid Savings Bank will be given to each child accompanied by a parent. The bank contains a new penny resembling a $5 gold piece. It is described as a Christmas present from BEN BEAR and invites families to come and receive one.
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Cupid Savings Bank
Ben Bear
Barker’s Antiseptic Promises Quick Odor Elimination
Advertises Barker's Antiseptic for foot and underarm odor removal in 15 seconds. Sold by John G. Schimming and R A Bughertson.
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Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Bughertson
Victor Records Offer Ideal Christmas Gifts
Victor Records presents a selection of suitable Christmas gifts as advertised by M. J. Soukup. The listing highlights music records and related items as preferred holiday presents.
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Victor Records
M. J. Soukup
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Rock Island Improvements
Red Cross
Maynard
Monu
Oelwein
KE. Lamb
Manchester
E. M. Deal
Hearing
Story County
I. V. Whistler
Fort Dodge
New Salem
Merle Miller
New Hampton
Mason City
Hert Thomas
James Wilson
Manly
M. Love
George Kemp
Jesse L. Brown
Clara Bakken
Mer
Princess Theatre
F. J. Billow
Waterman
Jewelry Store and Watch Hospital
Ross
RedGross Shoe
John C. Hexom & Son
Red
Clothcraft
Fancy West
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