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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
6
Washington Dec 13 according to parcel post regulations by Postmaster General Hitchcock perishable items may travel short distances if packed securely while eggs may be mailed locally when packed properly or separately for distance. Fragile items must be marked fragile and many items including intoxicants poisons live animals and odors are forbidden.
The Des Moines office of patent attorney Wilfred C Lane reports patents granted to Towans for the week ending Dec 10 1912. Patents include a lens mounting device a floor scrubbing and polishing machine a toe calk making apparatus and a manure spreader among others from inventors in Waterloo Orange City Council Bluffs Odebolt Batavia Fort Madison and Fort Des Moines.
A Fayette County youth, fourteen year old Leo Wuest, raised seven pigs to six months, fed and managed them, marketed they weighed 1 790 pounds and earned the money his father encouraged him to grow. The story suggests keeping boys and girls on the farm through engaging, hands on projects.
Levi Plantz, 46, a farmer near Alta Vista, was committed to the state hospital at Independence for a peculiar insanity. He believes he murdered an unseen victim on January 1, though no such murder occurred. He confessed last July to his family and pastor, urging authorities to find a murdered body that does not exist.
Fred Winn of Calmar is confined at home in a badly crippled condition after being run over by an oil wagon. He suffered a broken leg, head cuts, and other bruises. He recently left the freight house for Hawkeye Oil Co. The accident happened when a barrel rolled and toppled him between the wagon and the mules. He is described as rugged and expected to recover.
F C Love a freight conductor on the Illinois Central was badly burned in Independence yards while inspecting a gasoline tank car. Holding a lantern, he lifted the tank dome and the surface oil flashed up, lighting his head and face. The incident followed a stray flame from the lantern.
Luther McCarthy of Springfield Missouri defeats Jim Flynn of Pueblo in Vernon California in a heavyweight elimination bout halted in the sixteenth round. Palzer will meet McCarthy on New Year’s Day in a twenty round California fight that could crown the world champion contender.
A historical note traces the Christmas stocking custom to St. Nicholas in Italy and its spread to America via Santa Claus plus the switch from purses to stockings due to cold. It also reports that Washington’s dead letter office destroyed 178,000 picture post cards last year for reasons including unpaid postage and unsealed envelopes with mica or tinsel decorations.
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf as a pleasant herb remedy for women's ills. It claims relief for back pain urinary bladder and kidney trouble and positions the product as a system regulator. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample from Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
Winne shiek county farmers are urged to send corn or small grain exhibits to the State Corn Show in Ames January 1 to 11 1913. The event offers 275 prizes from silos to cash with banks like Winneshiek Co State Bank Decorah Citizens Savings Bank Decorah and Decorah State Bank offering prizes for top ears and ears counts. Contact H L Erichling Secretary Ames Iowa for premium lists and information.
The Iowa State Horticultural Society considers a resolution to limit tree cutting for poles and wires. Frank C. Pellett of Atlantic backs a law requiring proper limb lopping and ground-level cuts, and consent for street tree trimming. Also note: cigars in Christmas packages at Shima's Barber Shop.
In Bremer county, Waterloo saloons closed prompting crowds to Denver where the single Denver saloon shut Monday night. The owners cited council limits requiring closing at 7 pm, a yearly 3000 license, and two bartenders. Denver’s census counted 224 residents.
Ed Voshell and his son Arnold were in the woods near Wadena when Arnold, loading a 22 rifle after shooting at a quail, accidentally discharged the weapon. The bullet struck Mr. Voshell above the knee, breaking the bone in two places and causing severe injury.
Hans Larson reports strong corn results in Ellington township Howard county. His twelve acre patch yielded about 1300 bushels averaging just over 100 bushels per acre, indicating solid profits in this corn raising area.
Postville Review reports the mulet petition failed in Allamakee County as four withdrawals from a township would end it. Early week notes show 24 withdrawals secured in this area and 35 in Waukon with 14 townships still unreported.
The ad speaks to mothers of delicate feverish children offering Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to cleanse the stomach aid the liver and relieve discomfort. It notes a worm remedy and lists price and address. A Honolulu bride is introduced with a long middle name omitted in print.
Marshall Hatch of Norwell Massachusetts owns Belva Lockwood a hen aged twenty one who still lays eggs. She hatched from a clutch set by his mother and has remained productive though blind. Hatch keeps her in a coop and treats her as an equal pensioner in his old farmhouse.
Bids will be received by the Board of Directors of the School Township of Madison Winneshiek County Iowa until December 26 1912 for erection of three new school houses per plans on file with the County Superintendent. Work to be completed by July 1 1915. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. 484 John Fulsaas President C C Pilgrim Secretary.
Mrs Allie Fuller and her son Jacob of Orleans township were returning from Crescent when their horse bolted into a freight train, the horse killed instantly and Mrs Fuller suffered a severe shake up with no serious injuries.
Advertises dustless dusters with sturdy handles that do not scratch furniture and are washable. Mentions Putnam's Brush Store and Bear's as a place to shop, noting a fur cap as a Christmas gift idea.
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