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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
6
The Webb bill, substituted for Kenyon, passes under Senate concurrence to prohibit shipment of any intoxicating liquor into any dry area or across state lines from foreign sources. The measure targets intent to possess or sell liquor in violation of state laws, banning all such shipments nationwide.
Luther College Irving and Amphictyonic liter ary societies completed trials for inter society debate. Irving selected F E Reishus Arthur M Wisnaes and Victor Bjorgo. Amphictyonic chose Carl Knutson Grant Rahn and Justin Peterson from eight contestants. They will debate Gustavus Adolphus College on repealing Panama Canal Act toll exemptions with the same issue.
Wm. Robbins and his crew of line builders have faced heavy labor while constructing the Cresco electric light line. The ground froze to three and a half feet, forcing the use of dynamite to dig pole holes. Poles are largely set and wire stringing will start soon.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Aromatic Essence as a pleasant herbal tonic and laxative. It claims to relieve kidney or bladder trouble headaches pains and fatigue with a 50 cent price and free dress offer. Also mentions men’s fleece underwear at Bear's store in LeRoy New York.
Oamaru New Zealand February 10 Captain Robert F. Scott and his party perished in a blizzard on March 29 1912 during their return from the south pole. The group reached the pole January 18 1912 and found Amundsen's hut. sixty six scientists and sailors were aboard Terra Nova which sails to Lyttleton and is due Thursday.
Revolt by Mexican troops sent loyal forces scrambling as fighting raged through the day. Gustavo Madero was captured, Felix Diaz and Bernardo Reyes seized key locations, and General Villar was killed. The battle left about 150 dead and the capital partially under insurgent control.
February 1913 grand jury reports after inspecting the County Home and County Jail that both are in good sanitary condition. The jail is well kept but inadequately heated and requires more heating, with the foreman and members naming Lan Staston Taggitiwn and others.
A local roundup from Decorah and surrounding towns lists visits and travel by residents including John Barthelme Eber DeCoy and others. Social calls, trips to Cresco Calmar Festina Ossian Red Oak and Glenwood are recorded along with a planned ice cream factory venture by Peck Bros and property deals in town.
Frankville notes report Mrs. Jas Peck Sr improving Paul Topel laying ice Henry Moose visiting Ossian Sam Waters Sr has Nordness line telephone T Crawford Lynn Decorah visitors Fran Youmans Ravena Roma Padden Delf Peck Waukon Walter Pilgrim family visit Decorah Stella Crawford decorah music lessons Edna Meyer Calmar Dutch Dundee moves to John Lyden farm D Y N T to meet Jessie Meikle Feb W C T U postponed two weeks due revival James Kneeskern visits sister Addie Wilson Waterloo John Snitker family Ben Snitker Ludlow funeral Mrs Klepper funeral attendees Francis Padden Oscar Lydia Padden return Waterloo
OSSIAn news lists residents visiting relatives and traveling for business from Castalia to Chicago Prairie du Chien and Dubuque. It notes a WCTU meeting at Mrs W Rathbun with program Year Book study and a Valentine social at Mr and Mrs Harry Bethel on Feb 14. Also mentions millinery shopping trips and several relatives visiting in town from Clermont Monona Waterloo Fort Atkinson and Cedar Rapids.
Miss Amanda Ginapp works for Mrs Geo Allen and Ed Youmans transacted business in Decorah Tuesday. A list of local movements includes sales, weddings, farming updates, and visits among Centennial residents with names like Theodore Daniels Clem Einck Joe Ehler and George Estey. Public sale planned March 4 for Theodore Daniels machinery cattle and grain. Local car travel and church services noted. auto use rare for February 9.
Frank Crawford came home from Mason City last week while Nels Henderson visited from Deeco rah. Decorah residents and visits to Monsen and Steenson families are noted. John Questad shows slow improvement and Donald Powers remains ill with measles. others report returning from Albert Lea and Cresco visits.
Edgar Vinge delivered hogs at Mabel on Monday. Winter has been cold with no snow. Dr. Hexom drove to Mabel on business. Olaf Peterson serves as first assistant in the I shop during the busy season. Peter Bidne enjoyed an ante ride in the warm air Sunday. John Hugos is ill with inflammatory rheumatism.
Castalia is busy with barn planning and property trades as Kneeskern & Son fill their ice house and Fred Kneeskern buys the family farm. Nearby, the Farmers Co operative shipped hogs, Miss Norah Floody visited Ossian, and several residents are involved in social visits, business moves, and a court subpoena for a Mason City case next Thursday.
Adams Seed Co and the Farmers' Co operative Society publish a corrected weekly market list for Decorah. It lists barley malting, rye, and oats prices with ranges from $1.00 to $14.00 per unit and notes spring Howard hats at BEAR'S.
Bluffton residents, including Fred Walters and Terry O’Brien, visited Decorah and nearby areas while several Decorah visitors were seen in Bluffton. J D McCauley shopped in Bluffton, and others like Will Riehl and Mrs Walter McCauley spent time with relatives. The winter term closes Wednesday, and local property moves occur as Terry McConnell rents land southeast of Bluffton and Jack Halse plans to move after buying the Mares place for 900 dollars.
Local residents share weekend visits and social events across Decorah Ossian Waucoma Spillville and nearby areas. Calls and visits involve Clay Hill Franklin Township Dickinson and Reeder North Dakota with dances parties and a basket social planned at Clay Hill school on Feb 21 101%.
This will interest mothers. Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Chil dren relieve feverishness, headache, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels, destroy worms. They break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 22 years. All druggists, free sample. Address A 8 Olmstead LeRoy NY 74 New shirts at BEAR S
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