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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
A lively revue features sparkling comedy dramas filled with charm and good cheer. It promises hearty laughs and gleaming performances from a cast of notable stars delivering buoyant entertainment without sobs or tears.
Reginald Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Pearson, developed a grade Aberdeen Angus calf that weighed 400 pounds on March 1 and reached 980 pounds by the International Rock Show in Chicago. Against a field of 100, the calf ranked sixth, selling for 15 cents per pound ($147) to New York buyers. The effort highlights Winneshiek county’s fat cattle prowess and aims to spur local entrants next spring.
Decorah’s Public Library promotes wholesome juvenile literature during Christmas vacations. It stresses that stories train virtue, courage, thrift, and honesty, guiding children to admire good traits and shun vice. The librarian offers help selecting books and notes library hours on Tuesdays Saturdays afternoons and evenings.
Fire reported Saturday morning at the T. J. Qualley farm in Decorah township roared from the roof as neighbors tried to help but could not save the large house and most contents. Mr. and Mrs. Pusher, former Decorah residents, occupied the home. Cause of the blaze is unknown.
Otto Solberg is renovating the store building just vacated by M. D. Wells and, soon after January 1, R. H. Miller will occupy it with his Economy store. The good location will allow Mr. Miller to enlarge his lines.
The Thrice-a-Week World 1918 edition promotes rapid, reliable war coverage from Europe. It advertises a $1.00 yearly rate, offering a combined one-year subscription with The Decorah Republican for $2.30, vs the normal $2.50.
A bright display highlights a diverse selection of Christmas books for children at Miller's Kconomy Store. Shoppers can find picture books, early readers, and festive stories arranged to attract young buyers.
Mrs. H. O. Josvanger died after several weeksillness at her Madison township home. Born Isabel Bakken on August 21 1864 she married H O Josvanger November 15 1886 and had nine children most living at home plus Clara in Madison Wis. Surviving father Ole Bakken age ninety plus. Active United Lutheran Decorah member funeral Tuesday officiated by Rev O Glesne with Rev O E Schmidt. interment in Norwegian cemetery beside husband.
Illinois farmers may save soft corn by curing with salt. State Council of Defense promoted the process after Ta Salle County adviser I B Brooks distributed details. One barrel of salt per 1,000 bushels allegedly prevents heating and enables storage. farmers urged to ventilate and salt while sorting less stringently.
Federal fuel administrator instructions demand weekly records of coal tonnage mined and retained for disposal. Local fuel board must submit these figures to the local committee and then to the state administrator. Every transaction is subject to inspection. Administrator Webster includes a form to ease weekly reporting by fuel committee members.
Bluffton hosts an auction tomorrow led by Walter Keefe promising lively Irish repartee and a jolly good time with ample goods. Spillville follows Saturday under Fred Helser as ring leader promising a spirited sale. Weather could bring strong reports from both events.
Last Friday night manager Relf turned over all receipts to the Red Cross. Admission was free but donations were invited in a box inside. A fairly good sum was raised despite bitter cold. This nationwide effort saw Chicago theatres and others in Decorah participate.
Edward Powers a farmer on the Ossian Castalia road died by self harm in his barn Monday morning. His wife found the lifeless body after missing him earlier and neighbors, with Coroner J. P. Dahl presiding, held an inquest returning a verdict in line with the facts. Despondent mood had troubled him for some time and cause of the distress was not determined.
The Decorah post office ran out of three cent postage stamps in the latter part of last week after the rate increase. Stock was low and no new supply had arrived, though two and one cent stamps were abundant to make up the three cent total.
Miss Julia Heinrich of the Metropolitan Opera and cellist Jack Glockner performed in New Castle with a test involving Thomas Edison's New Edison phonograph. The audience compared live singing with the lab recreation, finding no discernible difference and praising the educational, highly engaging program.
An old ad promises Burdock Blood Bitters will purify blood to improve digestion and complexion. It claims heavy impure blood causes pimples headaches and nausea while thin blood causes weakness. The copy states price is $1.25 and available at all stores. Ady.
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