Senator Enger backs twine plant at Fort Madison prison
Senator L M Enger of Decorah urged a one unit twine factory at Fort Madison penitentiary to employ about 150 workers if conditions allow. He cited Minnesota state prison success and urged Iowa to adopt a similar system while noting high machinery and material costs and proposing price and sale adjustments to ensure small state profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Enger
Decorah
Senate Board of Control Committee
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Republican
Enger
Stillwater
Minnesota State Penitentiary
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Senator Enger
Board of Control
Minnesota
A Mighty Mean Minimum Cold Weather Record Noted
The article details an unusually cold winter with December 15 days below zero and January 19, including a zero range from two to 24 below. It notes only nine Decembers colder in 23 years and four Januaries, with February ice cutting beginning mid month. November also set a record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taveners
Jane
Ramlo Ships Seven Poland China Sows to Nurseries
P T Ramlo moved seven brood sows from his Poland China herd to Sherman Nursery and nearby farms in Lawler and Charles City, earning about 500 dollars. He also received a gilt from the J C Hendricks sale at Hazel Green weighing over 400 pounds, sired by Repeater and dam Lady Long, expected to be a top addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Ramlo
Sherman Nursery
Lawler
Charles City
J. C. Hendricks
Hazel Green
Wis
Lady Long
Fred Carlson’s 1916 building haul in Decorah and Cresco
Fred Carlson reports in 1916 he laid 17 666 square feet of walks and crossings 51 010 feet of floors 30 499 cubic feet of wall 24 018 lineal feet of curbing 1 183 feet of step and 13 806 feet of building blocks in Decorah 36 915 re feet of paving and 3 631 square feet of curbing in Cresco totaling 20 460 and requiring 18 500 sacks of cement about 1 only one and three quarter million pounds Reduced to 50 000 pound carloads the total equals about 35 The building period ran from April 1 to December 1 with no idle time for Fred and his crew."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carlson
Decorah
Cresco
Fred
Mrs Louise McClaskey Injures Thigh In Fall
Last Thursday evening Mrs Louise McClaskey tripped while crossing a room and broke her thigh bone near the hip. Dr Conrad reduced the fracture and she was moved to the hospital Friday where she rests as easily as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McClaskey
Conrad
Deaths toll from Decorah and beyond in brief notices
Miss Lillie E. Garden of Decorah died in Decorah hospital from chronic intestinal disorder after an attempted operation. Born 1871 in Springfield township, she taught for years and returned from Colorado four years ago. She survived by eight siblings and several relatives, with funeral at Prairie M E church. Also noted: Mrs Mae Simpson-Wheaton died of stroke near Dexter New Mexico after family turmoil. Anna Lauterbach died of pneumonia in Sumner. Anton Seland died of pneumonia at Decorah hospital. brief list of surviving relatives and burial plans included.
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Lillie E. Garden
Decorah Hospital
Miss Garden
Springfield Township
Halvor
Isabelle Garden
Decorah Institute
Colorado
Ee Prairie M. E
N. D
Ben Garden
New Rockford
E. N
Fertile
Minn
Jeanetta
Canby
Oregon
Martha Simpson
Mae Simpson-Wheaton
Wheaton Rancho
Dexter
New Mexico
Wheaton
Decorah
North
Kansas City
Miss Simpson
Mr. Wheaton
Simpson Lot
Phelps Cemetery
Elkader Narrowly Defeated by Decorah High School
Decorah High School edged Elkader 22 20 in the second half after a 19 9 halftime lead. Schlatter played forward with improved floor coverage, while Evans and Marsh shared guards as Elkader faced Cedar Rapids district meet plans and an upcoming trip to Oelwein.
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Elkader
Decorah
Evans
F. Marsh
D.H
New Hampton
Schlatter
Lynch
Fleming
Cedar Rapids
Heller
Qualley
Eugene Marsh
Francis Marsh
Oelwein
Gunderson-Waryal Marriage Held in Cedar Rapids
Otto Gunderson son of Mr and Mrs G F Gunderson Ossian wed Mayme Haryal of Prairie du Chien in Cedar Rapids Monday at four o clock Rev Robert Tipton officiated former Ossian minister and Mayor T F Schmitz served as witness.
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Cedar Rapids
G Wson
G. F. Gunderson
Ossian
Mayme Haryal
Prairie du Chien
Robert Tipton
T. F. Schmitz
Washington Birthday Remembrance and Washington's Role
The piece notes George Washington born at Mount Vernon Virginia in 1704 and dying in 1743 It recalls he did not sign the Declaration of Independence as he fought to defend New York from British forces Led by Lord Howe It credits British admiration for Washington with Green calling him a foremost figure in national life
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Iowa
Winnnesheik
National Bank
George Washington
United States
Mount Vernon
Virginia
New York
Lord Howe
Washington
Great Britain
Green
Booze Spill Report Sparks City Cleanup
The signet booze squad operated this winter and caused 409 a and one quart bottle of whiskey to be emptied into the sewer at a main town corner. The report references new Overlands at RAD BROS with three models including Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signet Booze Squad
RAD Bros
Country Club
District Court Session Continues with Trials and Dockets
District Court proceeds with jury drawn in a personal injury suit, Quenrud vs Moore-Sei Construction of Waterloo, hearing underway. Several cases continued to next term, Hayward vs Decorah withdrawn, and numerous equity and law actions noted with judgments, garnishments, guardianships, and estate matters recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Hayward
City of
Decorah
C. A. Quenrud
Moore-Sei, Construction Co
Waterloo
K. Howden
Gust Sheggrude
Mathias Evenrud
Rangdi Maria Johnson
Equity
Henry R. Loven
A. Noecker & Son
N. J. Duff
M. J. Klein
Andrew Anderson
Same
Marshall Field & Co
Woldum Bros
Henry Weselmann
Anna Herr Kratt
Andrew Knutson
A. A. Olson
Jacob Grete
LaCrosse Clothing Co
F. C. Ambli
Webb Pub. Co
Adams Seed Co
John Anderson
Bertha Bender
Law
C. F. Hiller, Sr
Austin Larson
C. J. Steno
Jesse Krafteck
Joseph Krafteck
Anna M. Hanson
John L. Hanson
Clara Shaim
Jnar
saGiees
Katherine Stoskopf
Henry Hover
Edwin Hover
Nordheim
Carrie N. Riste
Nils N. Riste
James Phillips
Johanna Phillips
Mary E. Clark
Catherine McCormick
Storm Lake Resident H. C. Cutts Found Dead in Barn
Found dead in his barn, H. C. Cutts, a Storm Lake resident for over forty years, died from heart trouble. He was in his eighty second year and had long been active in local business. His son, Samuel N. Cutts, discovered him.
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H. C. Cutts
Storm Lake
Samuel N. Cutts
Mr. Cutts
Decorah Rod and Gun Club Plans Banquet Committee
The Decorah Rod and Gun club met last week and appointed a committee to collect dues. The next item to be considered is the scheduling of the annual banquet.
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Decorah Rod and Gun Club
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
The report forecasts a cold first half of the week starting February 18 1917 with warmer conditions later. Snow is likely at the week’s start and generally fair weather is expected after Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Uncle Josh Cal Stewart to perform at Grand Opera House
On Thursday March 8th Cal Stewart known as Uncle Josh will bring phonograph stories to the Grand Opera House with a violinist and pianist. He is presented under Catholic church auspices and is famed for Rube humor and farm persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Nick
Josh
Phonograph
Cal Stewart
Calvin
Cal
Uncle Josh
Stewart
Polled Hereford Sale Draws Wide Interest at Des Moines
Valued cattleman John Finn praised his choice of a smaller Des Moines sale over the larger one on January 31. Buyers from eighteen states chased hornless Polled Herefords, with a bull selling for $5000 and a yearling heifer at $1200. The breed’s upcoming beef potential grows as claims they gain flesh efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finn
Des Moines
St Josephs German Catholic Church Dedication at Cresco
The new St Josephs German Catholic church in Cresco was dedicated Tuesday with Archbishop James J. Keane of Dubuque delivering the sermon. The building cost about 40000 and is debt free thanks to Pastor Rev J P Wagoner. Architect E L Masqueray of St Paul designed the Cresco church and Decorah plans. Many priests from nearby parishes attended, including Fathers Meho and Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
Cresco
James J. Keane
Dubuque
J. P. Wagoner
E. L. Masqueray
St. Paul
Decorah
Father Me of
Father Whalen
Farmers Institute Program for Calmar Ridgeway Hesper
Farmers Institute sessions to be held March 1 2 3 at Calmar Ridgeway and Hesper will include talks from Ames Agricultural College on House Economies and Farm Crops and Soil A woman from Ames will speak on House Economies and a man on Farm Crops and Soil The events promise thorough interest Read this week's special advertisement clothing sale values offered by a local retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
Ridgeway
Hesper
Agricultural College
Ames
Come to Decorah to Marry
On Tuesday the 20th Justice H F Barthell united in marriage Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Lansing and Sherman Smith of Prairie du Chien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F.barthell
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Lansing
Sherman Smith
Prairie du Chien
Coonskin Coat Sale Prompted For Early Purchase Now
A sales pitch urges buyers to switch from planning for next winter to purchasing immediately to save 35 to 40 dollars on Host 2 Chase coats. The offer emphasizes immediate savings and convenience.
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E. E. Berg
Decorah A
Pleasant Hill
O. J. Ness
Rud Bros
C. O. Hagen
State OF Iowa
Fas
Wisnesaurk County
C. J. Weiser
R. Algyer
A. Anfinson
A. C. Whalen
A.C Whalen
R. Ima
Algyer
Bernhard W. Olson
Winnesheik Co
M. M. Algyer
B. Weiser
the Grand
Paramount Pictures Presents
Lenore Ulrich
Love
Algeria
Triangle Plays
WM. S. Hart
Tulliver
Artcraft Pictures
Mary Pickford
Pickfort Piwith
Satsey
Anna Lauterbach
J. Lauterbach
Sumner
M. B. Fitch
Anton Seland
Erick Soland
Otto Gunderson
Washington's
District Court
Quenud
Moore-Seig Construction Company
Rod and Gun Club
Weekly Weather Report
Edison
Decorah Music Shop
Cal, Stewart
Quaint
Farmers’ Institute
Jongiligi
Decorah State Bank
Vuigauseca
Shiek
Busines
Total Assets
Citizens Savings Bank
Winneshick County
State
TATE
R. Engberteen
F. EB
Bere
E.R. Haines
Raenation
E. Beerg
E. R. Haines
Owa
I Wisseswerk County
B. J. McKay
Winneshiek Co
John Et Curti
Rexall
MO. G. Schimming
Rexall Drug Store
Ginghams
India
Mott & Co
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