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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
5
Legislative notes describe hires and salary raises in Iowa. Key figures include Gov Clarke and Rep. E D Rayburn. Proposals cover highway oiling, epileptic home expansion, and public works with a focus on improved state salaries and civil service.
The current legislature appears set for an extended session. Leading bills proposed include a state budget system, home rule for cities, liquor traffic regulation, housing law, a minimum wage for women, higher age of consent, sanitary surveys, a vital statistics bureau, state control of private banks, anti-price-raising measures, an eight-hour civil service day, and limits on injunctions affecting human rights.
The Spectator recounts Tobias Hobson a Cam bridge carrier and innkeeper who built a fine conduit and pastures. His stable offered many horses but customers had to take the one closest to the door, ensuring equal treatment. Milton penned two quibbling epitaphs about this eccentric figure.
The Turkish uniform, influenced by Germany, has become modernized over five years. It uses greener khaki, European cut, spiral puttees, and sturdy boots. A distinctive headgear, the enverieh, blends turban and helmet, created by Enver Pasha to unite religion and utility, reportedly profitable for him.
E W Appleman of Clermont and Willard Daubenberger of Postville claim a submarine life boat will provide a reliable escape method for crew in mishaps under water. Patents are pending in the United States and will be sought in all countries operating submarines. The craft is designed to fit in an outer hull cavity and adds no weight to the sub.
The text credits Catherine de Medici with inventing the sidesaddle during her regency around 1559 and notes her expertise as a horsewoman. It recounts that while adapting to the sidesaddle she fell, fracturing her skull and nearly ending her career.
Halfway up the Shenandoah valley the Luray caverns are described as an underworld palace crafted by trickling waters. The Throne Room features diamond like curtains. Saracen's Tent displays damasks and gold. Titania's Veil is spider web woven. the ball room is billed as a divine marriage celebration setting.
The article notes that grinding rock candy between a nutcracker jaws produces a bright flash visible at a distance due to light from fractured crystals. It also mentions scientists classifying one hundred species of oysters.
Wenzel Balik Sr is ill. Several residents travel for visits and shopping in Decorah Mason City and Fort Atkinson. A masquerade dance at Fisher hall Spillville January 22 1917 with Fisher orchestra. prizes for costumes and oyster supper. Community memb ers attend school, host gatherings, and extend New Year greetings with many short trips and social events.
Lookout Prairie residents report social visits and travel this week. Peter Leseth visited at the parental home. several locals hosted guests from Decorah and Waukon. A masanerade dance at Prosper drew attendees from area communities.
Ethel Fifield visited Cresco for a week while school resumes after vacation. Phil Todd leaves for Sioux Falls on business. Mrs. Cora Soltow and children return from Milwaukee. Mabel Ellingson starts school. Albert Sandvik buys Carl Peterson's cream route. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Todd host a gathering. Dave Easler and family visit. Illnesses include Mrs. C. Oleson and Mrs. Sunningdale in Orleans. Morgan L A B meets at the Browns' home. Mary Ellingson returns from Christmas vacation. A social at John Clink's. many attend Cresco shopping on a fine day. Various visits to Cresco and Canton.
January updates from Conover area residents include Nellie Phillips attending school regularly. Calmar shoppers Geo Cummings and son Adolph. Spillville visitors Will Kovarik to Cedar Rapids and Lydia Heuser to Waterloo. Frank Peteka hauled corn to Calmar. Celia Klimesh visited home folks. Cattle delivered to Calmar market by Gilbert Johnson and Rob Heuser. A New Year trip to Decorah noted. Carrie Hrushka and Clara Kili mesh planned Waterloo visit. Painting hobby by Geo Neevar continues with another lesson. Riceville resident Mr. McCook a guest at Geo Cummings. Travel for business before returning home. Wm Herold relocates to James Novak place between Conover and Spillville.
A vintage ad declares winter inactivity causes constipation and low energy. It promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills a mild laxative that relieves intestinal congestion without griping. A nightly dose promises an easy morning movement priced at 25 cents from druggists.
Ravena council moved to accept Geo M Bechtel & Co proposal on a $75,000 bond issue. It approved aid for Sam Bills family and routines for Sam White’s illness, with various routine audits and warrants ordered. Multiple residents and workers listed for transportation, labor, and services. county accounts and public funds detailed for road and bridge projects, and county officers noted.
January 8 1917 reports poor health for Mrs Ole Bleka and list of sick. visits by Gilbert Tolstad and Rubie Tolstad in Decorah. Grace Mall with Jim family near Decorah. Anna Huseby visiting Ed Bolson. Simon Broghammer visiting Cresco. Albert Ellingson and Pleasant Valley folk with Ed Anderson. Dick Young and Ellen Larsen families visiting in Canoe Ridge. Tom Bolson hospital stay after foot operation. Willie Williams year’s meat effort with neighbors helping. local residents named. one auto per eight families noted. Brooklyn Rapid Transit raises wages for 8216 employees by 650000 annually.
Official publication of the board proceedings documents adjourned sessions on December 28 29 1916. Road 1174 vacated after petition. Bids opened and checked for bonding proposals from Bolger Musser Willeman Chicago Welle Dickey Minneapolis A B Leach Chicago National Bank Waterloo Harris Trust Chicago Cec Bechtel Davenport Iowa. Minutes approved and next session set for 1:30 pm Friday December 29 1916.
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