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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
7
January 7 1913 notes residents visiting relatives and friends in Ossian Decorah New Hampton and Spillville with many short reports on school reopening trips church activities and local business changes. It mentions Miss Nannie Glass studying in Kansas City and Mrs Kubish’s prize poultry earnings among other brief local notices.
The report lists numerous residents visiting relatives and friends in Decorah Cresco Lidgerwood Protivin Calmar Ridgeway and Mason City. Activities include hospital visits New Year gatherings church events and social outings with students traveling to Dubuque and university of Minnesota for studies.
Will Smith visited Calmar and Fr Suchan repaired his residence. Mrs Bernatz drove to Conover. People traveled to Decorah Protivin Fort Atkinson Creaco Rochester and Cedar Rapids. Local residents visited relatives and attended various errands in town and nearby.
January 6 2013 Highlandville reports Saxvik on the sick list with grip Clara Peterson assists Mrs Akre with housework Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Akre's this week Ella Rue suffers appendicitis Albert Larson's child has pneumonia A newborn girl born to Mr and Mrs Henry Jarland Dec 28 Congratulations to readers Gilbert Saxvik returns from St Paul Esten Engan repairs rear axle Automobiling in January roads described Oscar SehJeldahl’s father ill. EE O Sehjeldahl very poorly Dec 26 heart failure leads to cautious hope for recovery Agencies promote Thomas trie Oil ad
Castalia items report W F Anderson to build a large barn this year and Kane closing his restaurant for now. Various residents travel, teach, ship stock, visit, or attend events. Elgin and Decorah details noted along with school work, illnesses, and holiday travels.
January 7 1915 notes from Western Lincoln include visits from Cresco residents Rev L N Day and Rev EB F Kertz, neighbors welcoming a parcel post arrival, blizzard weather, dances at Beseda's hall, and travel to Protivia and Cavour. Local families host guests and mail routes improve with better roads.
January 7 113 records Miss Amanda Ginapp working for Mrs Rae Runkle and various locals visiting relatives and hosting callers. Henry Ness undertaker Decorah and Dr Stabo Decorah appear among nearby residents with recent social rounds and attendance at a dance near Ossian.
New Year gatherings include Bert Daniels and family while Henry Boeckman hosts visitors from Nebraska. The death of four year old Harvey Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lee, from bowel inflammation prompts community sympathy as funeral arrangements are announced for Saturday at 11 o'clock.
Burr Oak residents share visits and gatherings including the Yeomen banquet, embroidery club formation, and holiday style socials. Mild illnesses persist with Madge Lew and Ella Whitney afflicted by measles while Mrs. Keane’s death is noted after a paralysis stroke. Special church services and postponed banker social events mark an active civic week.
Lester Pearson attends Valder College in Decorah and Walter Stortz enrolls there today. Willie Williams sold two loads of hogs in Decorah while neighbors planned New Year gatherings. Various residents from Canoe Ridge to Spillville visited relatives, with Miss Lizzie Williams returning to Spillville for school. A note mentions rapid itching Kerema relief with Dean's Ointment sold locally.
Miss Mary Fortcamp was seen in Decorah on Saturday and Mr Thompson from Decorah was observed on the streets Sunday. Snow begins and sleighing seems likely. Miss Saale Sanaker resumed her schooling in Bom ness after holiday vacation. New Year's Eve the youth enjoyed an oyster dinner at B A Y hall. Rey Lackland of Decorah will visit next Sunday if weather allows. Miss Carrie Prince celebrated her 18th birthday with a party Friday. Abbie Smith visited Cora Dickinson and returned to Hardin, Iowa. Mrs W Dickinson came home from Cresco after visiting relatives. Cora Dickinson returned to Cresco to resume school after two weeks off. Mr and Mrs Charles Hallman and family, with Miss Lily Alm, visited S B Hallman and then returned to Minneapolis Tuesday.
In Mahnomen Judge Grindeland ruled the special session corrupt practices law valid after a candidate was found guilty for giving cigars and liquor. The winner for county treasurer was declared ineligible. The judge is related to Pleasant township Grindelands, a prominent local family.
Sections 7 and 8 of the parcel post law describe rates for parcels four ounces or less at one cent per ounce or fraction. Parcels over four ounces use the pound rate. From January 1, 1913, fourth class postage must be prepaid with distinctive parcel post stamps. postmasters will not mail parcels lacking such stamps.
Northern Canoe notes Hugo Noecker sold eighty acres to Valentine Stoskopf for 157.50 per acre totaling 11000. Papers filed for Updegraff farm in Canoe township trading to Mrs Reed of Decorah for 140 acres at about 9 per acre totaling 13000. County land values rising as transactions accumulate.
A casual look at last year’s jail book shows about 595 persons received at the county hospital jail. Vagrancy led, followed by drunks, each accounting for roughly one third. remaining inmates held for minor offenses and a few more serious crimes.
The National hotel is fully refurbished and now open for business with G. W. Beers as landlord. A lunch counter will operate in connection with the hotel facilities.
The parcel post system began slowly with New Year holidays, nine packages mailed first day, rising to over a hundred on the second day. By Monday last the office saw more than eighty parcels received while none were perishable and many fragile items passed through. About forty percent would normally go by express and several packages reached up to seventy two inches.
The article presents a cold snap from the January diary of L. L. Cadwell. All readings run below zero, inviting comparisons with last year and offering a reference point for readers.
Winter arrived slowly with a cold start Saturday night as temperatures fell to three below zero. Snow then began and continued until about four inches accumulated. the light, feathery snow kept dust down and influenced local activity.
State registrar data show Winneshiek reporting 12 deaths in October, Allamakee eleven, Chickasaw seven, Clayton fourteen, Fayette eleven, and Howard six. Causes include erysipelas one, tuberculosis one, cancer one, cerebral hemorrhage one, infant concussions three, arterial disease one, asthma one, acute nephritis two, and vehicle injury one.
Workmen installed a steel ceiling at the Marsh Music store this week. Once painting is finished B. C. will announce details about the beat music store in the state.
The Iowa Homestead outlines practical silo use with farmer Spee noting corn stored yielded a net $80 per acre. The paper highlights high class farming examples and offers a special one year combined subscription for $2.00. A light closing remark questions sensational fish stories.
Mercury containing ointments should be avoided as they damage the senses and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is mercury free and taken internally. Druggists offer it with testimonials available, price per bottle.
O W Emery a retired farmer of 201 State St Decorah Iowa testifies after fifteen years of kidney and bladder trouble that Doan's Kidney Pills brought noticeable relief and lasting improvement The 1908 statement is reaffirmed in a 1912 update noting permanent relief and strong praise The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents with the slogan Remember the name DOAN'S and take no other
Public notice that permanent cement sidewalks in Decorah Iowa will be constructed and assessed as a special tax. City officials present plat schedule and report detailing total costs and parcel owner names. Objections must be filed before a January 27 1913 City Council meeting at 7:30 pm.
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