Christmas reflections and local notices from Iowa towns
A collage of short items reports on a frozen Mississippi at Lansing, a beet sugar proposal at Clear Lake, the sale of Rudd Savings Bank to Schaffer Bros, and various local incidents. It notes a fatality from football injuries near Fort Dodge, a destructive dairy barn fire near Waterloo with cattle losses, misused checks in Waterloo, and church matters including Webster City’s new $35,000 Methodist church dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Lansing
Clear Lake
Rudd Savings Bank
Schaffer Bros
New Hampton
Chas. Leggitt
Riverton
Floyd County
Joseph Edmunds
West Union
Chicago
Webster City
Brown & Son
Riceville
Wapsie
Chas. Sumnicht
Leroy
Lloyd Thompson
Fort Dodge
Wm. Galloway
Waterloo
Decorah
Roy R. Harris
Pulla Hegg
George Heil
Sarah Nicham
Julius Olson
Jesup
Clarence E. Manross
Richert Wins Prize at International Stock Show
John Richert of Hesper township earned a prize at the Chicago International stock show. His Wonder Boy herd boar won second premium in its class amid a large, high quality field. An 18 month old 597 pound barrow was shipped injured and not entered. Richert calls the event valuable for education in breeding quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richert
Hesper Township
Chicago
Barrow
Richert
Hints to Shoppers on Correct Mailing for Christmas
As the Christmas season arrives the mails grow congested and many packages carry the wrong state name. Check the address before mailing and confirm the state spelling to avoid trouble. Ensure the town and state are correct to prevent misrouting and delays.
The New Fire Alarm Installation Progress
The fire alarm system is being installed in a satisfactory manner. The bell height has been lowered and the tower top removed. Workmen have built the sounding board and the project is near completion with a test planned next week.
Whicker Denies Leaving Road for Waterloo Umpiring
Hon W H Whicker says he will not quit the road to umpire for Waterloo next season. He notes he might umpire a few games if Waterloo falls behind to help the team, but denies contracting to work exclusively for Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Whicker
Cowhide
Waterloo
Messiah delights Decorah as Choral Union shines
The fourth or fifth presentation of The Messiah by Decorah Choral Union drew a full house at the opera house with reserved seats sold out and standing room. Under Prof Sperati the chorus and orchestra showed exceptional balance and harmony, delivering a performance praised for its artistry. Soloists Mrs Thurston Mme Weaver Mr Donath and Mr Kilby received strong applause, and finances proved robust with tickets at fifty cents yielding nearly $300. Preparations for June include The Seasons and The Lay of the Bell with top performers planned.
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Decorah Choral Union
Decorah
Opera House
Prof
Sperati
One 80
Town
Middle West
Thurston
Mme Weaver
Donath
Kilby
Choral Union
Large Gull Lake Land Deal Sets Record
Fred Schoonmaker, long time Gull Lake area resident, sells 1440 acre farm near Gull Lake to Henry Kruse of Tuxford for 8000 acre section plus cattle and equipment. Kruse acquires Schoonmaker's 480 acre Tuxford farm as part of a swap totaling about 100000 dollars when finalised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schoonmaker
Canada
Moose Jaw
Gull Lake District
Gull Lake
Henry Kruse
Tuxford
Mrr
Kruse
Schoonmaker
Mr. Kruse
Stock Shipments Increase from Decorah Markets
Decorah stock shipments rise with a weekly total of twenty three cars. Milwaukee road sent two cattle cars, one sheep car, six hog cars, plus two horse cars by express. Rock Island road shipped six cattle cars to Chicago, marking a solid market week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Milwaukee Road
Rock Island Road
Chicago
Express
High School Basketball Opens With Nine Winter Games
De corah high school starts late but plans a full schedule with nine games booked for the coming winter. The season opener is January 3 with alumni and regular teams meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah High School
Flemming
Luther Trimmed St Olaf Decorah Boy Honored
Luther defeats St Olaf 27 to 5 in two brisk games at Decorah with strong Luther defense and a notable crowd. Ensign Hustvedt of Decorah earned navy honors after graduating from the naval academy and serving on explosive studies in Washington. Also notes home goods at Putnam's Brush Store and items for Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Hustvedt
Naval College At
Annapolis
Decorah
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Town
Haugen
Navy
Washington
Another Car of Fine Horses for Berlin Maine
Ronan Bros shipped by Wells Fargo Express another car of 28 head of horses for L E Gibbons to Berlin New Hampshire to be used in Maine forests. The horses averaged about 1600 pounds with a prize span from A Erickson of Burr Oak. Erickson says he got 500 dollars for them. Gibbons seeks a hundred mares and is willing to pay. The car likely cost around 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan Bros
Wells Fargo Express
L. E. Gibbons
Berlin
New Hampshire
Maine
Red Cross Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight at Bear's
Help the good cause by purchasing Red Cross seals at Bear's for a penny each. Every seal used supports furnishing means to fight tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Bear's
Notice of Annual Meeting of State Bank Stockholders
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the State Bank will be held at its banking rooms on Tuesday January 7 1918 at 10 o clock in the forenoon for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. R A Engbretson President. Come and see the Se and MWe counter and look over the splendid values Elby Grocery offers nothing over ten cents and many rare bargains.
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State Bank
R. A. Engbretson
Elby Grocery
Red Cross Stamps and Brush Store Offer
Don’t Forget a Good Cause. Christmas letters and packages should bear Red Cross stamps to fund tuberculosis relief. Ben Bear is the local distributing agent. Over two hundred Combination Wonder Wall and Floor Brushes are in use in Decorah with widespread satisfaction. At PUA’S Brush Store brushes priced 50c 75c and 1.00.
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Putnam’s Brush Store
Red Cross
Ben Bear's
Red Cross Society
Decorah
PUA
Ben Bear Suits Feature Pure Wool Fabrics and Tests
Ben Bear suits use pure long staple wool, with fabrics subjected to chemical and strength tests for color and purity. Finest options include high picked two ply wovens and durable weaves such as welnet Saxony finish cassimeres serges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
The Republican and Ben Bear Ads in Winneshiek County
An Iowa reader favors The Republican over premiums from other papers like the Record Herald Tribune and Journal. The ad promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease and a selection of affordable goods at The Elby Grocery with discounts for Winneshiek county subscribers and outside residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Windy City
Ben Bear
Decorah
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Journal
Sunday Record-Herald
Tribune
Winneshiek County
Record-Herald
Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. J. Billow the
Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweler
Grand Opera House
Iowa
Santa Claus
Richelieu
California
Tracy & Hanson
the Messiah
Handel
Luther
ST. Olaf
Northfield
Hustvedt
St. Olaf College
Anastasia
Luther Preps
Reishus
Kapelmeister Hanson
Leetle Cherman
Lee
Hanson
Luther Prep
Columbia Double Disc Records
Columbia
Grafonola
Hoosier Cabinets
Bissell
China
Decorah Furniture Co
Phone
Allen
R. W. Relf
Elby
B. C. Dahly’s
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