Evenson Fined for Cigarettes and Gambling
John Evenson, a restaurant keeper, faced two indictments for selling cigarettes and gambling. He pled guilty to both, receiving $100 fine for cigarette sales and $50 for gambling, plus $11 costs. The case notes an ongoing federal license requirement for cigarette dealers. Judge Springer, short on time, ended the session early. other docket entries list various civil and guardianship actions and probate wills.
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John Evenson
Springer
Evenson
First Real Snow Storm of the Season
The season opened with a heavy snow last Friday, seven inches recorded by W F Baker. It marks a banner month comparison, December and January totals noted, and a local clothier Germann advertises new spring merchandise and prices.
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W. F. Baker
Week's Basketball Highlights from Decorah Area
Luther College lost a close 23 22 decision to Campion College in Prairie du Chien after a strong passing game. Decorah high school and Luther Preps beat Luther in the curtain raiser, 27 18, with Decorah displaying a fast, cohesive team.
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Luther College
Prairie du Chien
Campion College
Ratchen
Fayette and
Luther
College Auditorium
Decorah High School
Luther Preps
Decorah
Luther Boys
Upper Town
St. Olaf
Gustavus Adolphus
St. Thomas and Company 1
Red Wing
Mason City
Rhyno
Haaken Haakenson
West Union
Cow Testing is Profitable for Highland Cattle Herd
T FE Selnes of Highland township reports profitable dairy results through milk and butter fat testing, feeding, and culling. He notes the best herd cow proved costly until evaluated by testing, aiming for improvements near 300 pounds of butter fat per year. He plans to share figures. Local hat and retail ads follow from Germann Clothier and Par man’s Drug and Jewelry Store.
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T. FE. Selnes
Highlands Township
Bervatican
Decorah Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers and Plans May Tourney
The Decorah Rod and Gun Club held its annual meeting at Dr. Hf. H. Thomas office Tuesday evening electing M. J. Soukup as president Lawrence Acres as vice president and secretary B J. McKay as treasurer and B. E. Bucknell as field captain A trap shooting tournament under the national association was tentatively set for May 17 with a $100 prize fund A banquet for members and visiting marksmen was approved The cups for largest bass and largest trout were awarded to Mrs. E. J. Curtin and Vern Kennard respectively and two cups will be offered again this year Fishing will be limited to Winneshiek county and the Upper Iowa river Bucknell was named to coordinate fish for the county A further meeting will finalize tournament details The club already has over ninety members and aims to grow further, boosting Decorah with local business support
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Decorah Rod and Gun Club
Hf. H. Thomas
M. J. Soukup
V. Pres
Secy
Lawrence Acres
B. J. McKay
B. E. Bucknell
National Association
E. J. Curtin
Vern Kennard
Winneshiek County
Iowa River
Decorah
Winneshiek County Agricultural Society Sets August Fair Dates
The Winneshiek County Agricultural Society elected officers G. F. Baker, L. M. Enger, and L. L. Cadwell to lead as ex ecutive committee for the August 11 to 18 fair. Exhibitions by Iowa Auto Polo and Sloan automobile racing companies are planned, with aeroplane demonstrations sought. E. J. Curtin will attend Chicago meetings to secure new attractions, aiming to make this year the best in its history.
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G. F. Baker
L. M. Enger
Treas
L. L. Cadwell
E. J. Curtin
Ben Bear
Iowa Auto Polo Company
Minnesota
Sloan Automobile Racing Company
Chicago
Lincoln as mediator and Union saver in crisis
A monologue praises Lincoln as mediator who chose Union over slavery, recounting his hesitation over emancipation, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the drive to unite the nation. It notes McClellan's victory over Lee, Lincoln's decisive stance, and the context of urging national unity. The piece ends with a local advertisement for Society Brand clothing and eye services.
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Lincoln
North
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Union
Congress
McClellan
Lee
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Yale
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Enid Marke
Keystone
Mike XIII
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Wm. A. Brady
Paramount-Famous Players
Marguerite Clark
Mavens Param
Prince and
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New Hampton
Hobson
Fayette County
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Sophia A. Barthell
Equity
H. F. Barthell
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E. E. Berg
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H. J. Collins
Caroline Becker
Mary Phillips
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Bond
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Edith A. Simmons
Halsten Nelson
Ida Caroline Nelson
Michael J. Halvorson
J. L. Tavener
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Amanda Goddard
Anna Slepicka
Peter Roney
F. A. Roney
Admr
Almira L. Roney
C. J. Tamngs
C. R. Carpenter
Fayette
Towa
M. C. Carter
Campion
L. C
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Kodaks
Kodak
Parman’s Drug and Jewelry Store
DR. Clark
Conigisky
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the Rod and Gun Club
Winneshiek Co. Agricultural Society
Winneshiek County Agricultural Society
United States of America
United States
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C.J. Weiser
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C. J. Weiser
A. Antinson
A. C. Whalen
Bernhard W. Olson
Winnesheik Co
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Willard
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Egardless
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Columbia Yarns
McCall
Wayne Enit
Skinner
Mott & CO
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