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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
4
Winneshiek County reports for the year ending November 1 show bridges and culverts built, wood and steel bridge repairs costs, road surveys and platting miles, and total work costs. The report notes no tile drains, but proposes raising the resolution of necessity funding from 300 to 600 dollars.
November details show mean max 48 and mean min 27 degrees. Warmest day 69 on the 8th, coldest 15 on the 19th. Warmest night 44 on the 1st, coldest zero on the 19th. Rainfall 0.39 inches on the 15th and 0.30 on the 30th, yearly total 35.15 inches. Snow was negligible on one or two days.
Winneshiek County Poultry association works on premium list for a show the week of January 4. Local merchants donate liberal prizes and a dozen silver cups attract the largest exhibits ever seen in Decorah. About 600 birds expected, promising lively competition.
Palzer in training with brother Ole reporting Al Palzer has malaria and has been sick in bed for days. The bout on the Pacific coast was postponed as Palzer could not reach condition.
Decorah saw heavy activity last Saturday due to open season mild weather and strong local merchandise. Visitors arrived early and stayed late as shoppers from towns twenty miles distant filled stores, signaling a healthy, welcoming market atmosphere.
B O Bakken of Madison township reports electric lights installed at his home using a storage battery system powered by a gasoline engine. His modern residence and a fifteen minute ride to town by auto illustrate rural progress keeping pace with the city.
The Belgian Relief association of Towa has already sent at least eighty carloads of food for the starving Igians. Some shipments are underway others planned in the coming days while remaining cash will be used to buy grain. Billing for fifty two cars was issued and by Nov 3 the State Treasurer W C Brown’s office reported 17 206 56 in cash received.
Thanksgiving afternoon accident on Michael Finnegan's Osterock area farm ends in his death. Mrs Finnegan found him mauled by a mad bull near the house after he failed to return from chores.
The season's first snow blanketed the ground with about half an inch, prompting Denny Horan to sweep the courthouse walk. A moisture gauge at Winneshiek County State Bank indicated nearly two tenths of an inch.
The Postville Clay Products Co. plans to expand with a capital stock increase to 150 000 dollars. The firm, a major local industry in Allamakee County, manufactures building blocks and tiling.
Annual statement shows year ending December 3 with receipts totaling 131301.51 including 389859 pounds butter shipped and 74138 pounds sold for 129341.48. Butter fat 110336.08, total butter 464467 pounds, overrun 21000 pounds, total cream 1769908 pounds at 21.7 percent testing.
Cresco prepares for a new opera house as completion nears and a January opening is expected. The building has been rented to Cresco’s motion picture house manager for one year with twelve dates reserved for regular attractions.
Turtles of the snapping variety were plentiful around Alta in Buena Vista county this fall with large quantities captured and shipped to Chicago. One man shipped over a ton. Flesh used for food and shells for knife handles. Only the old turtles were taken and many young ones left to grow.
Miss Alice Miner McDonald, related by birth to many European royals, will leave Fayette to travel to Germany on December 26 to join the German army as a Red Cross nurse. Her appointment was just announced.
Dear Buyer describes a store full of useful items for men and boys for Christmas. Silk neckwear, linen handkerchiefs, warm gloves, Hart Schaffner & Marx suits or overcoats are highlighted as good gifts. BEN BEAR offers ready help with saving time and money.
A St Louis man files for divorce claiming his wife telephoned him so frequently that he lost his job. The case reflects the strain of constant calls on his employment.
At a mass meeting in Decorah on December 3 1914 Socialist supporters presented evidence of illegal election acts. Geo R Kirkpatrick author of War What For spoke on ballot values and safeguarding it. A resolution accusing Decorah election board of concealing Socialist votes was passed unanimously and sent to Decorah press for publication. Witnesses later disputed a key claim about a counting room door being locked.
FE Pennington formerly a Decorah branch Milwaukee brakeman is named president of the Union Depot Company of St Paul now serving as president of the Soo railroad.
Mrs. H. A. Keller of Elida Ohio reports two years of indigestion ending after taking Chamberlain's Tablets twice or thrice. She notes substantial benefit and credits the medicine with her recovery. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
Kirkpatrick's troops raid parts of the Gulf and Albany railroad then cross into South Carolina. A Cheyenne battle on November 29 results in 10 000 Indians defeated with 500 killed, our losses are small. Richmond papers mourn reverses and Gen Mosby is wounded. Pension bill in Congress totals 11 million. Capt T W Burdick returns to North Dakota. A donation party at Winneshiek house on Friday evening January 13 benefits Rev Swearingen.
Four Oelwein saloons were issued injunctions in Judge Springer's court with abatement set for January 1. By that date all six saloonkeepers face closure under the mulet law, and the four enjoined operators must find new locations as the injunction also covers their premises. The four named are Frank Peyer H W Manning Leonard Krantz and Edward F Miller.
Morty Phipps suffered a severe accident at Wexford Alla makee county when a tree fell while he chopped wood. He sustained a punctured lung, three broken ribs, and a double leg fracture. A doctor and nurse rushed to assist, but officials fear his injuries are fatal.
In Waukon last week Ward Cook purchased the John Bieber farm for 234 dollars per acre. The sixty acre property is described as one of the county’s best due to its improvements and location.
This ad urges quick action against colds and coughs using Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims the product loosens mucus stops coughing and soothes the lungs and is guaranteed. Available for 25e at local druggists.
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