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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
4
F A Bakken, longtime Ridgeway general store operator, died suddenly last Wednesday afternoon while seated at his desk. He had suffered gastritis and fainting spells recently. Dr. Kansa arrived quickly but Bakken died within minutes of the spell. The death shocked his wife and the local community.
Fred Hansellman a 43 year old farmer from Fayette County Iowa went to Chicago January 17 with 87000 in cash. He rented a hotel room but did not occupy it. Police probed sightings with two men in a saloon near Union Station and fear he was drugged and killed for the money.
W. R. Miller, a long time McGregor resident who arrived in 1849 and built a tin shop, planned a quiet retirement after sixty four years of work. A few days after leaving business life he fell and fractured his hip, risking permanent disability. He has held many town offices and witnessed the town’s growth.
In Eldora court a remarkable reunion occurred between Robert Thomas of Buckeye and Wm. Smith of Eldora, former German soldiers from the same company. Both now reside in Hardin county, meeting for the first time in thirty three years since their service in Germany.
Dr L W Dean of the University of Towa hospital staff performed a remarkable operation in Towa City removing the china doll part swallowed by an 11 month old daughter of Mrs B K Bradfield of Lake Park. The infant was near death from strangulation and complications but is believed to recover.
James Hoiman his wife and six children were seized by twelve officers and locals at their home six miles from Maxon City. Armed resistance ended when Hoiman was nabbed before drawing his weapon. The family were loaded onto a wagon and jailed.
Mrs. Col. Spencer of Algona receives 350 from a Chippewa Falls man who says as a boy in the early sixties he stole dollars from her father and now seeks forgiveness. If investigation shows the man is poor, the money will be returned with forgiveness.
A practical Ames student uses parcel post to handle laundry. Each week he mails his socks and shirts home, where mother washes and returns them by parcel post. Many students are now sending washings home to cut costs.
Herb Kent, known for fast harness horses, joked about driving a team of mules into town Monday. He noted respect for mules after selling a pair to a Deborah firm for $535, weighing 2825 pounds.
W Starling Burgess is building an air boat for the navy department at Marblehead. The craft uses a single hull float with pilot and passenger in the bow and a warped upper wing to provide full lateral control. Burgess achieves a continuous warp on the entire upper plane through an innovative wing support system.
In November there were 163 deaths statewide with 21 in Winneshiek, 12 in Chickasaw, 13 in Clayton, 27 in Allamakee, 25 in Fayette, and 7 in Howard counties. Causes include malarial fever one, tuberculosis two, rheumatism one, goitre one, general diseases one, meningitis one, apoplexy one, epilepsy one, heart disease three, prostate disease one, annexa one, premature birth two, senility one, and venereal disease one.
The text argues lemon juice and vinegar act as diagnostic antiseptics, potentially destroying hidden infections. It notes their acetic acid content and suggests their use with salads and raw shellfish holds greater significance than commonly noticed.
Daniel Quinn returned home from town errands Sunday to find his mother dead after a severe heart attack. The death occurred while he was away, and the cause is listed as heart failure.
The Howley post office in Buchanan county twenty miles south of Independence was looted by yeggmen who blew the safe and escaped with $100 in cash and stamps and notes. Bloodhounds are tracking the thieves.
Local columnist Jon Harter urges farmers to plan beautification for the coming season. He argues beauty adds value to homes, benefits families and communities, and can boost happiness and ambition. He contrasts lawns with livestock handling and highlights shrub, flower choices and a lifespan from spring to frost.
The German survey ship Planet reports the deepest sounding yet, locating 22 078 feet or about 6.07 miles in the Pacific off Mindanao near the Philippines. This depth surpasses the previous record by 482 feet, confirming the ocean’s extreme depths.
Special Service urges local merchants to strengthen headlines and ads to compete with mail order giants. Ackerman notes Sears Roebuck’s $1,000,000 gift for farming uplift and warns Decorah merchants to adopt bold, informative copy to attract customers and protect local business.
A stray cat wandered into a Methodist church during the 10:30 service causing a brief pause as members attempted to catch it. Pastor J N Patterson spoke in the pulpit while Choirmaster Henry King and others pursued the feline. The cat played tag with runners, then the pastor ordered continued service and the cat left the building.
Popular Mechanics describes early experiments transmitting speech by light beams for ship to ship communication. Gas searchlight telephones reach only about three miles, though powerful lights and ongoing tests aim to improve range and usefulness in battle fleet operations.
An intriguing find at a Daspoort tannery near Pretoria suggests a bush called Bergmosch surpasses wattle for tanning. The Bergmosch yields a yellow tanning product, is more productive where the Transvaal plant is established, and could impact Natal exports of tanning material.
In St. Thomas in the West Indies a cafe balcony hosts a fountain that endlessly flows bay rum the town’s signature scent. The island is described as the world’s great bay rum market with the aroma pervading everywhere.
The Decorah Republican offers blends with Chicago titles at 4.15 for Record-Herald 415 with Tribune 415 with Journal 3.35 for Sunday Record-Herald or Trib. Outside Winneshiek County 4.85 for Record-Herald or Tribune 3.45 for Journal. Subscriptions limited to county residents with higher outside rates.
The Homestead launches The Week with the Iowa Legislature feature to explain bills affecting farmers with facts and farmer centered comments. It promises no politics just information on state house actions and their impact on farmer prosperity. The notice notes a combined two paper yearly offer. An aviation tragedy mention appears as brief commentary.
The Prussian government constructs a building at Stettin using imitation sandstone granite and marble with a brick framework. Blocks and ornaments are cast and numbered for precise fitting. Drying takes three to four weeks and cost is claimed to be half that of natural stone with equal durability. A Japanese battleship named Heigei is noted and the sun’s space speed is given as twenty miles per second.
A midwestern merchant runs an ad claiming outing shirts are as soft as a government job and easy to obtain. A judge quips about Mrs Coinhunter’s poise and balance drawing attention, noting her balance first attracted the judge.
A testimonial touts F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as honorable and capable in business. It also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, claiming blood and mucous surface impact with free testimonials and seven cent bottles sold by druggists.
A famed Boston physician, noted for gruff responses to challengers, was at a social gathering when a longtime acquaintance asked for the best remedy for a cold. He answered with a sharp retort, saying “Competent medical advice” before leaving.
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