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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
4
Decorah reports Woldum Company plans a West Union branch to expand its poultry egg and produce trade. The firm, founded in 1905, now ships over 100 cars yearly and may set up a depot along a railroad right of way with Mr Olson in charge.
The report lists 85 per thousand tax rate and 3 001 080 dollars in taxable moneys and credits. Decorah pays the largest amount, Ossian next, with Springfield township the largest and Bluffton the smallest among townships. several named townships and corporations are indicated in the totals.
Rescue Hose Company No. 1 held its annual masquerade at Steyer's opera house last Thursday night. Helwig's eight piece orchestra played two-steps including Tipperary as dancers filled the floor and spectators filled the seats. Prizes were awarded for costumes and dancing with varied rewards such as gold, gifts, and household items. Guy Thayer won for most graceful dancer. Mert Bucknell won blackface prize. Mrs. Carrie Rutledge escalates will suit in Fort Dodge claiming her father was of unsound mind when he drew up the will leaving most of his estate to colleges and philanthropies.
In a frigid executive session last Friday the Senate confirmed Judge Henderson as commerce counsel for a full term, Warren Garst as industrial commissioner, and Gardner Cowles to a seat on the state board of education, all confirmations reported without opposition.
Robert J. Thompson, former American consul to Aix la Chapelle, submitted his resignation which the administration accepted. Thompson, once a mail agent on the Decorah branch, later worked for the Chicago Inter Ocean and published articles challenging German atrocity charges. He returns to favor Germany.
A new hunting method termed night riders uses automobiles with powerful lamps and search lights to slay rabbits at night. In Waterloo area state reports show groups driving along roads to kill rabbits by the scores. One party of four, including driver and two gunners, killed eighty rabbits in a single night.
At a Waterloo session the county board began preliminary steps to adopt the patrol system in Wack Hawk county. Twelve to fourteen districts would be formed with men to patrol highways and perform repairs full time. The plan was discussed last winter and postponed for study and to observe results in other counties.
A furnace overheated and fire consumed the First Baptist church at Vinton. Discovered at 4 PM Friday, the blaze had total headway before firefighters arrived, with the roof collapsing after the piano and other furniture were moved. Estimated losses reach 80,000.
A blaze at the Ben Meyer farm near Elkader killed Miss Sweeny of McGregor, a rural schoolteacher, while Mr and Mrs Meyer and their two children escaped in night clothes as temps dropped to 20 below zero.
Fruitland Iowa merchant Frank Strouse endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and urges customers to use them. Available for sale at Engbertson's Pharmacy Ady.
Fifty years ago Gen. Phil Sheridans forces reportedly captured Charlotte with 1800 prisoners while Columbia South Carolina burned. Rebels blamed for the blaze as the Richmond fleet readies for another raid. A saw mill boiler exploded at Moneek destroying a two story building. Dr. W F Coleman elected mayor in town elections. L Standring added eighty to his farm. D Addicken sold his grist mill northeast of town for 5000 dollars.
List of Iowa patents granted including ventilation by Albert L. Adams Cedar Rapids. fence wire stretcher by Thomas F. Gleason Muscatine. spring wheel Armand J. Granger Salix. carburetor Frederick S. Howe Marshalltown. automatic tubing support and adjustable combustion chamber furnace by Chas J. Johnson Cedar Rapids. Cornplanter Lulu McWaters Gilman. power transmission systems by William Morrison Des Moines. dynamo electric clutch. egg case J A Reynolds Sigourney. wire reeling device John J. Sailer Geneva. haypress Chas E Schee Farmington. railway crossing gate Alois Tegeler Nashua. washing machine bench Orla H. Watkins Clinton assignor to Watkins Fisher Kenosha Wis. mechanical movement for washing machines Samuel T White Davenport.
The largest amount in coins a person may offer in payment while the other party cannot refuse is defined for all coins except gold and silver dollars which may be used unlimited. One cent and five cent pieces are good up to 25 cents, dimes quarters and half dollars up to 10. No legal obligation to give change. a streetcar conductor may refuse to take a 5-cent fare from a dime or a ten dollar bill.
Mrs John Jensen, Ida county farmer’s wife, sold 2596 dollars in eggs butter and poultry over two years. In 1913 she moved 1157 dollars and last year increased by 283 dollars, working with two daughters to manage poultry and farm duties and delivering products every Saturday.
Production in Ceylon of acetic acid on a large scale could mark a new wartime industry. Officials in Colombo study turning the coconut milk into acetic acid, a potential additional supply to meet wartime demand.
In certain Russian cities civilians may not whistle as a penalty reserved for police signals. The practice is hereditary and dwindling, with few offenders facing action. A judge notes children are not liars but romancers, likening this to a circus press agent.
Lawmakers push reso forms with Cosson and Robbins aiding to avoid court rejection. Grason introduces a drastic school dances ban. Roe to carry a parallel measure in the senate. Proposals seek higher rail passenger rates and harsher poaching penalties. Highway law tweaks include private property takings and bridge weight posts. Multiple bills urge county engineers removal and election law changes. Brady revisits Ames hog cholera serum plant funding and profit figures. Primary and election reforms feature dual judges per precinct and limited primary nominations. Several bills call for elected superintendents and date shifts. repeal of primary law requested.
An accessible explanation describes how atmospheric pressure acts on the human body, noting that a person of average size endures about fourteen tons of pressure equally in all directions without discomfort. The piece emphasizes the pervasiveness of this force in daily life.
An advertised remedy called Barker's Remedy is offered for sale by John G. Schimming and R A Eng bertson, with the notice urging customers not to hack and cough. The item is presented in a historical newspaper style as a classified advertisement.
Reports of tampering with private rural mail boxes prompt strong warnings. Although no mail has been stolen, investigations into contents raise concerns. The law imposes up to a $1,000 fine or three years imprisonment, or both, for breaking or stealing from letter boxes designated by the Postmaster General Burleson.
The remedy loosens and relieves coughs and colds without suppressing them. It aids expectoration and opens secretions to help the system throw off a cold. It counteracts pneumonia risk, contains no opium, and is safe for both children and adults. For sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Balzae quote about women's mistakes ends the piece.
Advertisement claims Barker's Antiseptic eliminates foot or arm perspiration odor in 15 seconds. Sold by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbert son.
The article advises applying turpentine to clean cuts to prevent infection and washing it off after a few moments. It also recommends storing rarely used silver knives and forks in a two quart fruit jar with a tight lid to keep them bright and ready for use.
An advertisement urges using Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant mixed with sugar and water to create a pint of cough medicine for about 50 cents. It claims safety for children, no narcotics, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold locally or via director R J Schuttmann, St Paul.
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