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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
5
A Northeast Iowa cluster reports a week dominated by heavy snow and drifting roads. Telegraph lines repaired, horses viewed, creamery work, and a district spelling contest are noted along with church society events and a village entertainment planned for February 13. Local residents face travel disruption but community activities persist amid ongoing storm effects.
Franksville notes a sunless week with many residents sick or visiting relations. Mentions include Hattie Lower’s baby, Dae E Ray Waters visiting Postville, Pat Tully and Geo Van Wey on health or official business, Lloyd Olson and Irvin Hughes visiting, Hazel Meikler visiting from Waukon, and Alma Leer returning from Me. Regional events include a Groundhog Day forecast, a sale at Lower's, and a move by Rey Britain. Advertisements for Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Bucklen’s Amica Salve and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil conclude the column.
Mrs Nels Schoonmaker is sick Emma Weckman improving Archie Jones visited Joe Ehler’s last Thursday Jim Birdsell owns a new piano Louis Felke did business in Ossian Miss Claramay Eiick attends Ossian school Henry Ginapp works for Rae Runkle Mrs Anna Rosa stayed with Grace Daniels Elmer Rosa delivered hogs to Ossian Mrs Lange and children visited Decorah Dr Juen of Ossian called Theo Rosa visited Ossian families Miss Amanda Ginapp visited Rae Runkle’s Mrs Chester Meeker returned to Louis Felke’s care Bernice Feltis and Nelle Daniels visited Mrs Jesse Limbeck Lorene Broihier stayed with grandparents Will and Ethel Weitgenant Charley Daniels home hosts Will Peacock and family from Hawarden Sask A Centennial school basket social Feb 12 1915 Edna Youmans returned home Last Wednesday Herman Lange died at 52 due to consumption Funeral at Centennial church Rev Stubbs presiding Burial in adjoining cemetery Family expresses sympathy
In the Land of Nod Stories Tinker Teedle Tee and Billy Be By Bo Bum chase a puzzling tale. They follow Slinker through snow and rock to a vanished trail, while Busybody the Bluejay warns of an unseen foe and Too Whoo the Owl looms as a formidable hunter. The pursuit reveals blood stains and questions how Slinker vanished without a trace.
A rural scene unfolds as a weasel named Slinker survives a fall from the sky after Too Whoo the owl almost captures him. Tinker Teedle Tee explains how Slinker twisted and bit Too Whoo’s leg, causing the owl to drop him. The yarn ends with a warning to Slinker to watch for Too Whoo on future hunts.
A five man Bell Telephone crew arrived last Saturday and have spent the week repairing country lines. They report little trouble around Decorah but expect significant work north toward Ridgeway where extensive repairs are needed.
Last Thursday teams hauled snow off Water Street in an unexpected scene not seen for years. Local observers note the unusual spectacle as crews cleared accumulated winter drifts from the roadway, signaling an early cleanup after heavy snowfall and prompting questions about recent weather patterns.
The bulletin urges moderation in meat consumption and suggests cooking tips such as roasting spare ribs with sweet cider in the pan and frequent basting to enhance flavor. This guidance ties dietary advice to observations about the population's wealth and tastes, reflecting broader concerns about plutocracy.
An advertisement urges buyers to choose a cough and cold remedy marketed as highly effective and free of narcotics. It promises strong results, claims affordability when homemade, and offers a money-back guarantee. Distributed through druggists with direct order options from R. J. Schiffmann and a local store in Decorah.
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