Luther Defeats North Dakota and St Olaf Then Falls to Hamline
Luther basketball downed North Dakota 29 to 15 and beat St Olaf 21 to 14 in Decorah, but lost 31 to 13 to Hamline and 11 to an unspecified Carleton score. The team gained early leads and showcased strong play from Captain Gigstad and Geo Softness.
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Luther
North Dakota
St. Olaf
Hamline
Carleton
North Dakota University
Decorah
Northfield
Star Theater
Gigstad
Geo
Softness
Hamline University
Streeter
Carleton College
Valdez College
Decorah High School
Township Trustees Meeting Highlights Road Law Explanations
County trustees met in the county court room with all townships represented. County Attorney Houck spoke on trustees duties, Senator Ames explained highway law and rights, Road Maker editor Joe Long offered road building ideas, and Joseph Nelson advocated wide tires to improve roads and rebates up to five dollars to farmers embracing the plan.
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Joe J. Long
Road Maker
Des Moines
Mr. Long
Ames
Winneshiek County
Joseph Nelson
Decorah
Freeport
Obituaries From Decorah Area Highlight Losses
Obituary notices report John Sorenson dying after a week of Bright's disease and pneumonia at his River street home. Born in 1837 in Christians sand Norway, he emigrated in 1858, worked as a sailor, and settled in Decorah with a large family. Also noted is Mrs. Mary Drake Emery dying of pneumonia in Canoe township, and a newborn who died soon after birth, with condolences extended to the grieving families.
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River Street
John Sorenson
Bright
Mr. Sorenson
Christianssand
Norway
America
Chicago
Great Lakes
Anna Ramonson
Decorah
Christina
Albert
Otto
Fred
Andrew Sorenson
Faribault
Minn
First Lutheran Church
T. B. Torrison
Warren Hurlbut
Andrew Grundeland
Calmar
Phelps Cemetery
Emery
Ice cuts and storage promising supplies for summer
Tavener Bros. began cutting ice and storing houses. ice measures a foot thick and high quality. If no thaw in seven to eight days, supplies for next summer are assured. The Clarion Entertainment Co. gave a concert at the Methodist church on Feb 14 with three good singers. The prohibition amendment address presented many facts and figures on temperance education. Notices were late and advertisements insufficient. Comen Spring shirts advertised at REALS. subscribe to the Decorah Republican.
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Tavener Bros
Clarion Entertainment Co
Indianapolis
District Court Nearing Close In February Term
District Court proceedings in Decorah Iowa near adjournment with verdicts and judgments in multiple cases. Notable outcomes include a not guilty verdict for Nels Holkesvik in Bock versus Holkesvik, and James McDonald seeking 10000 damages against John P Green for a cave-in accident during water main work.
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Republican
District Court
Marquarete Bock
Nels Holkesvik
Springer
John C. Rollins
Burr Oak
Cutting
Holkesvik
Norman Willett
John McCook
Cresco
James McDonald
John P. Green
School Township of
Calmar
Independent School District of
Equity
Elnora Benesh
Frank J. Valenta, Jr
Frank Ondrasek
Charles Wagner
Julius Tuchek
Martha Halverson
Ingeborg Smedsrud
Albert Anfinson
Interstate Power Co
Brogan & Rich
Ole Bothner
Mabel Hilleman
H. A. Warner
Helen M. Kaye
Anton Choatal
Ida Bertina Tufty
F. W. Dambney
Isaac Birdsell
Emily R. Birdsell
Anna Oyloe
Oye Oyloe
Poultry Offers Reach Mrs Toplift for Prize Wyandotte
Mrs C L Toplift received an offer from Dr J H Spence of Clinton to sell her the Silver Laced Wyandotte cockerel that won first prize at Cedar Rapids. Spence, a top Wyandotte breeder, ships the bird this week. Len Larson received a White Orpington cockerel from Dr Blencoe of Alma Center, Wis, winner of Chicago poultry show prize in 1919, noted as large eight pound bird.
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C. L. Toplift
J. H. Spence
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Spence
Len
Larson
Blencoe
Alma Center
Wis
Chicago
Lecture on The Truth About Socialism at Baptist Church
Dan A. White of Boston Mass speaks on The Truth About Socialism at the Baptist church Saturday evening February 21 with free admission. Also advertised Barker's Remedy for Coughs and Colds praised by reliable druggists as best medicine Gently offered at local drug stores.
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Dan A. White
Boston
Mass
Baptist Church
Barker
The Everlasting Argument Between Boys and Mothers
A March article by Mary Heaton Vorse discusses Montessori ideas and the primacy of play in childhood. Vorse contrasts boys’ need to play with mothers’ insistence on chores and punctual meals, urging adults to value play as essential.
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March Woman's Home Companion
Mary Heaton Vorse
Doctor Montessori
Little Women Wins Smiles and Tears in New Orleans
A New Orleans Picayune review recalls the Tulane Theatre staging of Louise Alcott’s Little Women. Marian De Forrest’s frame and a careful cast evoke childhood virtues, with tears and laughter guiding the audience toward gentle reflections on home life.
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New Orleans Picayune
Mareh
Clarence Lee Felter
March
Margaret Dills
Lucy Cotton
Margery Taylor A .Oooe
Virginia Spragge
Anne
Elaine Enton
Eleanor Carey
Lawrence
Gavin Harris Laurie
George M, Clark
Bhaer Desecees
John Brooks C. G
Gwynne
Hannah Mullett
Ethel Cunningham
Louise Alcott
Tulane
Marian de Forrest
Dia
Inspection Finds No Censures After Visit
Deputy food commissioner Forrester conducted an inspection last week and found nothing to censure as no arrests were made. Rumors of short weighing were unfounded and a rumor-instigator should face strict legal action.
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Forrester
Church Notes Sunday Services and Sermons
Methodist services at 10 30 a m with subject An Ungathered Harvest. 7 30 p m Is the World Growing Better from a religious angle. Congregational next Sabbath morning Method in the Religious Life evening He that Winneth Souls is Wise. All are invited.
Clerk-Carrier Examination Notice at Decorah Post Office
A clerk carrier examination will be held at the Decorah post office on Saturday February 28. Full information is available from E J Powers local secretary of the Civil Service. Applications must be on file by close of business Tuesday February 24. New children s suits in new styles Nor folk s shades and remaining plush lined fur coats are offered below cost.
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Decorah
E. J. Powers
The
Civil Service
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
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Lowa
Barfoot
E. C. Carruth
Havre
Montana
Enright
E. Water St
City Park
T. T. . Rall
Vernon
Upper Broadway
F. H. Baker
Aiken Place
F. D. Baker
W. F. Baker
National Bank
S.m
Nekoosa
Grand Rap
J. C. Hanson
H. E. Forester
Charles City
Ingvoldstad & CO
W. B. Ingvoldstad
Involdstad & CO
Decorah, Iowa
Star Theatre
Arthur Haas
Burton and Burton
Janet OF the
Cerrar
Anton Fore
Kleanall Suitatorium
Water Street
Mystic
Independent Baking Co
Lennox
Swift's Pride
Ind
Pyle
Japan
Acka
K. I. Haugen
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