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Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1916

Page

5

Iowa Butter Trade Mark Set To Brand Top Quality

The Thirty sixth general assembly approved a trade mark for the finest Iowa butter. After the start of the year the mark will certify cream quality and strict sanitary manufacture. Cremeries will be inspected by Iowa State College dairy staff and state dairy inspectors under W B Barney. Only butter free of off flavors and health concerns will bear the mark, a guarantee of state inspection. Cremeries with a combined output of one and a half million pounds already participate.

Iowa General Assembly Iowa State College Ames W. B. Barney Dairy and Food Commissioner

Iowa to certify butter trade mark for creamery products

State dairy inspectors inspect creameries to determine eligibility for the Iowa butter trade mark. The emblem shows a light circle inside a larger circle with an outline map and the words Iowa butter First quality State butter. About 90,000,000 pounds of creamery butter are produced yearly, largely for eastern markets, and the mark signals high quality and purity under patent laws with oversight by a board of state dairy experts.

Iowa United States

Peeper Captured by Courageous Miss Giese in Marshalltown

Miss Marie Giese 18 seized a peeping man through her bed chamber curtains at night. She pursued him with a poker and handed the intruder to police. W. R. Johnson faced a fine and jeasts in police court.

Marie Giese Marshalltown

Revival of Robin Hood at Brandeis shines in music and flair

Omaha Daily News critic praises the Brandeis production of Robin Hood as a vivid light opera. Reginald de Koven's score and bright costumes accompany strong performances by Ivy Scott as Maid Marian, Ralph Brainard as Robin Hood, James Stevens as Little John, and Cora Tracy as Allan a Dale. The cast also features Herbert Waterous Will Scarlet Phil Branson Sheriff of Nottingham Sol Solomon Guy of Gisbourne William Schuster Friar Tuck Carolyn Andrews Anabel and a balanced chorus.

Omaha Daily News Robin Hood Brandeis Merry Old England Yeomen Bold Reginald de Koven de Koven Ivy Scott Maid Marian Ralph Brainard James Stevens Little John Cora Tracy Allan-a-Dale Herbert Waterous Will Scarlet Phil Branson Nottingham Sol Solomon Guy Gisbourne Wiliam Schuster George Frothingham Tuck Carolyn Andrews Anabel

Wauker's New School Bond Election Set

Waukon voters will decide on January 18 on a 350000 high school bond and a 15000 site and equipment bond. The proposed 67 by 125 foot complex includes a basement with gym, domestic arts, dining, science, and machine rooms, plus a first floor with music, library, labs, lecture space, and administrative offices.

Waukon Ottier

Trial of Semmes set for January 17 in Alabama pirate case

Fifty years ago a Des Moines era report notes Semmes the Alabama pirate will be tried January 17. It also records 35 000 troops discharged since October 31, census decline in New York, and political moves including Allison’s U S Senate bid. Local business changes and county treasurer Holway are mentioned along with a bank quarterly deposits figure of 839 755 20.

Semmes New York Bulis Representative Williams Des Moines Wisconsin Illinois Barney Greene E. B. Morse Kimball Building Wm. B. Allison U. S. Senate Burns Geo. N. Holway Board of Supervisors First National Bank

Pensions for the Blind in Winneshiek County

The new Iowa law grants a $150 yearly county pension to blind residents not in charitable care and earning under $300 annually. Applicants must be 20 plus for men or 18 plus for women, live in the state five years and the county one year, with quarterly payments. Examinations by physicians are limited to the first week of January.

Winneshiek County

Clear Lake Ice Harvest Forecasts Record Crop

Clear Lake ice men predict the forthcoming harvest will be the largest ever. Preparations are underway as the ice reaches ten inches now and is expected to be a foot thick soon, with fifteen carloads of ice shipped daily.

Clear Lake

Foley Kidney Pills Adverts Claim Quick Kidney Relief

Solomon Bequette of Flat Fiver Missouri recounts using a 50e Foley Kidney Pills to cure kidney trouble and urges others with rheumatic pains sleeplessness and bladder issues to try them. Engbert's Pharmacy advertises the product.

Solomon Bequette Foley Engbertson's Ady

Ant Queen Explores Forest Herd of Ant Cows

The queen leads Billy Be By Bo Bum and Tinker Teedle Tee outside the city to view ants milking aphids on a wild rose. The ants’ honeydew feeds the colony as the queen enjoys the outdoor scene while guards watch closely. Next week promises more on the ant cows.

Billy Be Bo Bum Tinker Teedle Tee Billy Billy Boy Tinker Merry Little Elf

The Dangers of Coughs and Colds Highlighted

A public notice urges recognizing coughs as risky and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a tested remedy. Claims over 45 years of use and urges readers to get a bottle from druggists to avoid serious lung ailments.

Growing belief of mild winter sweeps communities

The radio era notes a rising hope for a shorter winter. Joseph Geister is named postmaster of Primghar. Tama reports a fire that damages the new high school. Independence shows a $25000 treasury surplus at year start. A brakeman A H Stark loses both feet in Dyersville. North Mc Gregor saloon to be a pool hall. Mason City fire destroys Wilson Stanbury buildings with $58000 loss. New Albin elevated to fourth class post office with $1100 salary. Edward Murray found dead in Shellsburg. Milwaukee coal chutes at North Methegor burn with 100 tons. George Torney injures self by mistaken kerosene for gasoline. Waterloo Presbyterians plan new church. Daniel Lehman dies in Dorring after a crushed chest injury.

Joseph Geister Primghar J New Tama Independence A. H. Stark Dyersville North McGregor Mason City Wilson-Stanbury Edward Murray Shellsburg Milwaukee Railroad North Methegor George Torney Riceville The Presbyterians of Waterloo First Presbyterian Organization Daniel Lehman Dorring

Stamp Collection Sells for 4500 Dollars to New York Buyer

Scotland’s premier earl Lord Crawford sells his United States stamp collection to J. K. Kiemann of New York. The fifty seven volumes and seven portfolios cover stamps from 1 cent to 4500 dollars with notable pieces including a 1845 10 cent from the Baltimore Post Office and a 1847 Martins 21 penny stamp valued near 10,000 dollars.

Scotland Lord Crawford Lindsay J. K. Kiemann New York United States Earl Baltimore

Jitney Offer for Foley's Cough Cure Trial Pack

Advertisement offers a mail order trial package from Engbertson's Pharmacy in Chicago. Enclose five cents with name and address to receive Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Pills.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley Engbertson's Pharmacy Ady

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