Short Course Draws Strong Attendance in Winneshiek County
The second Winneshiek county agricultural short course proceeds despite poor roads. Attendance in animal husbandry and corn divisions matches last year while domestic science rises nearly 100 percent. Dr. Stouder, Robilliard, Whitney, O'Donnell lead beef cattle. Mrs. Campbell directs domestic science with Miss Moline. Evening program draws students. emphasis on home making and farm life roles.
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Winneshiek
Prof. Houser
Dr. Stouder
H. 8. Robilliard
M. D. Whitney
O'Donnell
R. M. Gregg
Campbell
Domestic Science
Unstable Peterson Taken Into Custody After Disturbance
Officer Johnson responds to a call at Juliva Petersons home in the second ward finding a terrified Mrs Peterson and a disturbed Juliva Peterson. He is confined after a struggle and found naked in his cell. The insanity commission declares him insane and seeks transfer back to Minnesota.
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Johnson
Juliva
Peterson
Commission of Insanity
Minnesota
State Board of Control
Local veterans elect new officers and gallery changes noted
At the Col Hughes Post election held December 6, L L Cadwell was named Commander and George Kirkland Senior Vice Commander. Other officers include Junior Vice Commander Tiver Brandt Adjutant Lewis Holcomb Quartermaster Stewart Oxley Chaplain L Holcomb Officer of the Day Sylvester Warn Delegate C L Holcomb Alternate John Koppen. J H Kennedy of Clear Lake, former shooting gallery operator, arrived to run Kenyon’s Washington street gallery. Fred Tillotson farm sale to Frank Young for 8100 per acre, Ed K Howden brokered.
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Hughes
L. L. Cadwell
Geo. Kirkland
Tiver Brandt
Lewis Holcomb
Stewart Oxley
L. Holcomb
Sylvester Warn
C. L. Holcomb
John Koppen
JH. Kennedy
Clear Lake
Decorah
Kenyon
Washington Street
Fred Tillotson
Frank Young
Ed. K. Howden
Twin births reported in Iowa homes last Friday
Two baby girls arrived at the homes of James Reardon in Decorah and Nick Engen in Madison township, marking new arrivals in separate households.
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James Reardon
Decorah
Nick Engen
Madison Township
County Spelling Contest Draws Great Interest
A county spelling contest draws strong interest with an event slated for tomorrow evening. Participants from local schools prepare to compete for top honors in this community scholastic competition.
Annual county spelling contest fills Decorah program
Twenty four schools from fifteen townships report eligible contestants for a county spelling contest to be held at the Grand Opera house after supper at Farrand’s restaurant. Contestants arrive for reporting to Superintendent Miller, with more entries listed from many townships and schools.
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Decorah
Miller
Farrand
Grand Opera House
Fremont
Leon McCarty
Glenn Barnes
Ossian
Myrtle Temple
Dorothy Gilbert
Bluffton Township
Thos, McConnell
Henry Carolan
Castalia
Emery Hanson
Mary Floody
Ridgeway
Esther Brekike
Joseph Owen
Helmer Gullickson
Agnes Malinda
Wrr
Oak
Myrtle Wade Luella Pierce
Pleasant Township
Lenevieve Olson
Noretta Olson
Military Township
Henrietta Rogness
Thora Kvamme
Highlandville
Highland Township
Theoline Peterson
Palma Olson
Orleans
Frances Judd
Luana Ellingson
Glenwood
Kathinka Auen
Norman Searvie
Canoe
Thorste Lukken
Calmar
Edna Farnes
Mary Laizum
Ind
Ethel Gustafson
Emmett Morris
Frankville
Anna Costigan
Lydia Sue
Lydia Padden
Lillian Kiesau
Springfield
Julia Spilde
Laura Kelseth
Lincoln
Verna Reinhart
Florence Thompson
Bloomfield
Bernice Green
Bertha Willman
Jackson
Decorah Ind
Norma Haugen
Jeanette Ness
Louise Larsen
Mabel Tokvam
Christmas Dinner and Recital at Farrands Restaurant
Advertises Christmas dinner offerings at Farrands Restaurant with a full menu and beverage list. Announces Victor recitals every evening from 7 to 8 30 and Saturdays 3 to 5 until Christmas, inviting all to attend. Also notes Winneshiek County State Bank nearing completion with marble desk and fountain, praising interior as handsome and substantial.
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Adv
M. J. Soukup
Winneshiek County State Bank
Cr. J. Weiser
Soukup Jewelry Show Spurs Interest In High End Gems
The Soukup shop showcased a large gem window with 40000 to 350000 dollars worth of stones, hosted by Baker of Jurgens & Anderson of Chicago. The display drew attention, highlighting diamonds as stable investments and aspirational pieces for those who can afford them.
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Soukup Jewelry
Baker
Jurgens & Anderson
Chicago
Mr. Soukup
Ats,Hutchinson’s
Luther Bove Students To Take Norway Trip In May
Luther College students will enjoy their usual vacation with a long break due to the late school closing. A considerable number will join the band on a trip to Norway in May, and a home visit is planned during the holidays before departure.
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Luther College
Norway
Longstreet Bros Take Photographs at Ames Short Course
The Longstreet brothers of the Electric Photograph gallery photographed professors from Ames and attendees of the short course yesterday afternoon. The session happened around four o'clock with seating in a circular arrangement in front of the Winneshiek County State Bank.
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Longstreet Bros
Electric Photograph Gallery
Ames
Winneshiek County State Bank
Improvements Begin On Sorenson Storefront
Albert Sorenson started work on a new store building on Winnebago street. A full plate glass front with prism tops and a large single door has been installed, promising a handsome addition to the street.
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Albert Sorenson
Winnebago Street
Bear's Holiday Trade Pocket Book Offer
Special for Holiday Trade. With every suit and overcoat purchased from us during our holiday season we will give our customers a very fine, good pocket book. We had these pocket books made for us and we know our customers will appreciate this. This store is always headquarters for better trunks. We have a splendid big assortment.
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Bear
Obituary of Josephine A. Taylor in Burr Oak
Josephine A. Taylor died December 4 in Topeka Kansas from apoplexy. Born February 4 1848 in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania she lived in Winneshiek county from the 1850s with her parents David and Jane Taylor. She remained with the Congregational church in Burr Oak and was a Rebekah member. Her funeral was in Topeka then burial in Burr Oak where the Rebekah service followed at the grave.
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Josephine A. Taylor
Winneshiek County
D. Grazier
Topeka
Kansas
Miss Taylor
Susquehanna County
Canoe
Burr Oak
David
Jane Taylor
Congregational Church
Rebekahs
Trout hatchery request and pheasant gift for show
Roy Tracy secretary of the Rod and Gun Club applied to the bureau of fisheries for a trout consignment from the Manchester hatchery. Hun garian pheasants may be sent for the next month's poultry show and the state warden Hinshaw could attend.
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Roy Tracy
The
Rod and Gun Club
Bureau of Fisheries
Manchester
Hinshaw
Correction fixes misnamed buyer of Decorah farm
A correction notes that last week G T Pearson was credited with buying the T P Sayre farm east of Decorah, while the true owner was Tom Logsdon. The Uncle Ben Heddington place below the fair grounds is named, Logsdon has owned it for two years, and Ben Bear sets an annual fur sale for next Saturday with a street display and inside goods.
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G. T. Pearson
T. P. Sayre
Decorah
Sayre
Tom Logsdon
Uncle Ben Headington Place
Fair Grounds
Mr. Logsdon
Ben Bear
Winnebago Street
Masonic Officers Elected at Great Lights Lodge
At the regular meeting on Monday night of Great Lights Lodge A F and A M the officers were elected W M J G McCallum S W Frank Jewell J W E J Parman Secretary Luther Reed Treasurer H C Hjerleid
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Great Lights Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. M
J. G. McCallum
S. W
Frank Jewell
J. W
E. J. Parman
Luther Reed
H. C. Hjerleid
The Last Days of Pompeii at the Star on December 17
Great Kleine production from Torino presents exquisite photography and stage craft. Cast includes Negri Pouget Tone Fiorio Sekalpellina Brioschi Stefani de Stefano Grisanti Carina Williams Zocchi with a large crowd in amphitheatre scenes. Matinee 3 45, evening 7 30, two shows with advance sales.
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George Kleine
Pompeii
Bulwer Lytton
Signora Fernanda Negri Pouget
Nydia
Signora Eugenia Tettoni Fiorio
Tone
Signora
Torino
Italy
Kleine
The Electric Studio Opens in New Bucknell Location
The Electric Studio began business Monday December 8 in the former McIntosh Bazaar location over Bucknell's Economy Store. Card prices stay under prior levels with dozen cards for 75 cents and postcard photos urged for Christmas. Orders for Christmas cards accepted through December 24. Also advertised plush fur coats from 10 to 25 dollars guaranteed best value.
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Electric Studio
Bucknell
McIntosh Bazaar
Adv
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Republican Decorah
A. K. Barley & Son
Col. Hughes
Fred
Tillotson Farm
Winneshiek Bank
Philippines
Standard Seed Tester Co
War Department
Christchurch
New Zealand
Standard
Farrand’s
Victor
Luther Bove
Fish ‘and Game
Star
Ear's
Muller Bros
Jewelers
Citizens Bank Building
Haviland
China
G. EL Cooko
Upper Iowa Power CO
Cincomans Co
Copenhagen
Salemas
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