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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
4
W W Comstock district bench reporter for Judge Hobson suffered a serious accident Monday evening. He slipped in the Hotel Commercial lobby, breaking his glasses which cut his eye, threatening loss of sight. Doctors removed glass fragments and doubted preserving the eye. Comstock, known for twenty years in district court, heads toward Creseo on March 8.
E W D Holway, touring Guatemala, describes meeting Alcalde in Toliman, securing two Indians to transport botanical gear, and paying the dignitary. He notes a crowded reception, a delayed steamer, a grass roof hotel, and local life around Lake Atitlan. He plans further plant exploration from Panajachel toward the railway, nine hours by rail from the jetty.
Notes from fifty years past mention no word from Grant or Sherman, the death of H. H. Ward of the 8th Minnesota, and a drunken inauguration oath by Vice President Andrew Johnson. Dispatches place the 6th Iowa Cavalry at Fort Randall and the 38th Iowa Infantry at Boca Causas. West Decorah residents salvage a bridge remains, a foot bridge to be built. Bob Harden's Monona store burned with suspected cause. Richmond residents flee in large numbers.
The Republican Decorah Iowa reports railroads in Iowa push for restoring the pre 2.5 cent per mile passenger fare within the state, arguing current revenue fails to cover costs. Inter state rates rise to three cents per mile March 1, with Osage to Live up 50 cents from 36, and other short routes higher. Discrepancies near the Minnesota line noted, including Mitchell Lyle and St Ansgar to Lyle increases. Railroads circulate petitions urging lawmakers to restore the old rate, while editors accuse admissions of bias and warn of unclean hands.
Salary of mayor rises to 2000 per month under new census. Incumbent John Scanlon seeks more recognition after one term. Fred A. Kirschman, former one term mayor, enters. F. N. Norris, twice mayor, aims to correct city evils. Nate C. Kotchell, candidate two years ago, also runs. Kirschman is son-in-law of M. E. Meader. Kotchell is nephew of L. L. Cadwell. Decorah ties noted.
Decorah businessman H H Weldum of The Weldum Co with R O Woodard secured a one year lease from Mrs J D Finch for the Ash garage occupied by J R Booth auto repair in West Union. Lease starts March 1 and the firm plans a new business home near the railroad tracks. Local merchants expect benefiting from the incoming produce firm.
A Waukon branch railroad superintendent claims he killed a two foot snake last Thursday. He states the event occurred on February 1st and challenges readers to top the tale in a local dry item.
Ed Hood of Clarion was elected president and S Stanbery of Mason City secretary of a newly formed fair circuit to prevent date conflicts. The circuit set fair dates in Clarion August 9 Mason City August 16 Hampton August 23 Austin Minnesota August 30 Waverly September 6 Marshalltown September 13 Cedar Falls September 20 and Waterloo September 27. E J Curtin of Decorah spoke before the association.
George Seekatz notes his fifty Silver Laced Wyandottes produced 1,742 eggs between November 25, 1914 and February 12, 1915, averaging 31 1/3 cents per dozen and 88 cents per chicken. He is brother of townsman John Seekatz.
Two vagrants in the county jail diagnosed with small pox by Dr. George F. Kelleher led to immediate quarantine of the jail as the disease spread concern. More than thirty prisoners, plus the Berghmeyer family, were affected by the precautionary measures taken to prevent further spread.
The Iowa Supreme Court declared Cosson's red light law invalid due to Speaker Feeley not signing the enrolled bill. The decision, handed down last Wednesday, notes the measure has been copied in many states. Another similar bill has been introduced by Mr. Cosson.
State veterinarian confirmed foot and mouth disease at the Theodore Schmidt farm four miles south of Jesup. He ordered destruction of 107 head of cattle and hogs and burned the barn and hay to prevent spread. Loss is expected to be heavy.
Hunt Barnes, veteran West Union horseman, long cited as Americas oldest racing man, holds a ribbon badge worn in 1856 in support of John C. Fremont, the first Republican presidential candidate, among other enduring records.
The Carl Hanson farm in New Oregon township Howard county has been rented to a Clayton county man at 6.50 per acre cash. It is described as an unusually good farm likely to earn that much after expenses. The ad claims mild laxatives are preferred, promoting Dean's Nequlets at 25 cents in all drug stores.
The Million Dollar Doll a full length musical comedy directed by Harvey D. Orr appears for one performance Friday Feby 26 at the Grand opera house. The production features 35 performers a full company scenery and electrical effects with songs including Society Night Time The Dancing Craze I Guess it Won t Apt to Happen Again and When a Fellow Needs a Friend. Tickets are on sale at Parman s with prices 35e and 1 00.
Lynch brothers farm near Maquoketa reports the slaughter of a Hereford herd totaling 18 heifers and 18 feeding steers along with 78 hogs including 20 old sows 40 feeders and 18 shoals. The stock was largely purchased from their father five years ago and is valued at about 2130.
Albert Smith sold a farm adjoining Strawberry Point to a buyer for a total of about 12 000 dollars. The tract contains between 18 and 19 acres and the price is stated as over 600 dollars per acre. The sale reflects a strong per acre value for the southern parcel.
Mason City was admitted to the Central baseball association last week and is signing players. The team will be known as the Clay Diggers. Burdock Blood Bitters, advertised as ideal for the blood and digestion, is sold by All Sluggists for $1.00. Ady.
Honor Iowa musician and Mt. Vernon Cornell college conservatory director Horace A Miller receives congratulations after two of his compositions were accepted by Director Stock of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for inclusion in the program. The works include An Indian Flute Song and From the Wikins, with Mesquakie melodies heard at Tama Indian reservation fueling local interest.
Another of our young farmers coming into the spot light is Homer Hull who in the past eleven months sold 128 hogs raised on his farm for 2479.80 and now has 75 head in pens for market. This shows what good judgment and care will do.
A condensed promotional note touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds. It claims to loosen and relieve coughing, aid expectoration, and open secretions to help the system throw off a cold. It counters progression to pneumonia, contains no opium, and is safe for children and adults. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Ady.
The article notes that hits into stands at the Polo Grounds and other venues waste thousands of baseballs each season. Giants spent about $4,000, Yankees near that amount, totals around $8,000. Balls cost clubs $15 per dozen, with Boston Braves and Cleveland and St Louis clubs incurring large losses from foul balls.
The source notes Yellowstone Park covers 2 142 720 acres and spans Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, established in 1872. It claims only New British Columbia’s park rivals its size. Jasper Park is cited at 3 200 000 acres, likened to the state of Connecticut, per New York American.
A witty remark notes the bride and groom feel their marriage elevates their status. The line suggests a confident belief that the match transcends social rank, reflecting a social commentary on union and aspiration.
A讀 editorial urging farmers to protect all birds that destroy crop pests. It notes game birds as insectivorous and highlights many forest and field birds that aid farmers, criticizing hunters who kill them despite their value to people and the world.
Thousands suffer neuralgia from lack of knowledge on relief. Apply Sloan's Liniment to the surface not rubbed in. It penetrates quickly to the nerve, calming inflammation. Get a bottle for 25 cents and keep it handy for sciatica lumbago colds and swollen joints. Money back not promised but relief is rapid.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to ease feverishness teething disorders and bowel regulation, claiming twenty six years of use by mothers. Distributed at druggists for 25 cents and credited to Allen S. Olmstead in New York.
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