Winneshiek Finances Show County Receipts and Expenditures
The Republican Decoratin reports Winneshiek County finances with final treasurer figures for last year. Decorah alone paid over one sixth of total taxes, and with village payments the county exceeds one fourth of yearly tax receipts and related expenditures. The figures include total taxes, school taxes, and payments to state and local treasuries.
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Gerhard Jorgenson
Christen
Court House
Decorah
Calmar
Ossian
Castalia
Fort Atkinson
Jackson Junction
Gpillville
Ridgeway
Serene
Obituary notices from Decorah area include Ruth Noecker death
Ruth Noecker daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugo Noecker of Hesper township died January 2 1915 of pneumonia and inflammatory rheumatism aged twelve would have been twelve on March 1. FE H White died after a paralysis stroke January 3 funeral Sunday at Methodist church with Rev G S Lackland. burial in Phelps cemetery. White born June 18 1857 in Wisconsin moved to West Union 1865 married Cora Elder 29 years ago eight children survive plus mother three brothers and three sisters. Mrs White died May 16 1913. Mrs FE J Durland a long time Calmar resident died at son J E Dyrland’s near Conover last Saturday. Adeline Clarissa Bucknam Harvey born March 14 1854 near Greenview Hingis moved Castalia 1872 married John W Harvey 1872 had son Alonzo A Harvey. Lived on Ossian farm then moved to Ossian 1912 Mr Harvey died April 1914. Mrs Harvey Jan 7 after illness dropsy. Surviving Alonzo and wife and daughter. five Bucknam brothers and three Bucknam sisters. many nephews and nieces. Mrs Harvey joined Methodist church years ago and was beloved by all who mourn her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Noecker
Hugo Noecker
Hesper Township
Ruth
FE. H. White
Methodist Church
Ceder Rapids
Fred Fortney
Spencer
Chas. White
Fort Atkinson
FE. C. Wood
Hazel
Earl White
Decorah
White
FE. J. Durland
Calmar Township
J. E. Dyrland
Conover
Adeline Clarissa Bucknai
Greenview
Hingis
Castalia
Iowa
John W. Harvey
Alonzo A. Harvey
Ossian
Harvey
Ella Mae Makepeace
Little Cedar
Lillian HB. Riggs
Osage Lowa
Grain buyers thank railroads for slow service
Vanderzy Tivos of Pella praise delayed service after a car load of 90 cent wheat bound for Chicago was lost for about a month and later arrived, selling for 1054 per bushel at its destination, a turn of events noted in local business circles.
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Pella
Vanderzy Tivos
Chicago
Card of Thanks for Mrs J W Harvey’s illness
Alonzo Harvey his wife and relatives thank friends who assisted and showed kindness during the illness of Mrs J W Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Harvey
J. W. Harvey
State Board Hints Sewer Pollution Plan
The state board of health may urge the general assembly to require cities and towns still dumping sewage into rivers to abate pollution within a set period. Sanitary engineer Lafayette Higgins says no new sewer systems are allowed without septic tanks, and over 100 towns must reconstruct. The board plans no opposition to chiropractors seeking recognition unless a compromising bill appears.
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State Board of Health
General Assembly
Lafayette Higgins
Higgins
Towa
School of Healing
Wealth and Strength The 1914 Crop Wealth Outlook
The Chicago Tribune argues 1914 crops total four billion three hundred million dollars, reflecting strong wealth from the soil. It urges optimistic, normal spending, restrained excess, and confident economic planning as the nation adjusts after a crisis. It asserts America remains rich, strong, and the leading customer, urging energetic action rather than excessive economy.
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Bach
Europe
Chicago Tribune
Ticklish Bridge Work On Suspended Floor Construction
The most dangerous stage in building a suspension bridge is the floor. Crews build outward from the towers, anchoring the floor to heavy steel bars hung from the main cables. Derricks with long booms reach ahead to hold girders as sections are completed and moved forward for the next section.
Patch on trousers used as geography lesson
A classroom joke has Tommy misinterpreting cardinal directions. When asked what is behind him, he replies that the patch on his trousers shows the answer, implying the class can see it. The teacher laughs at the mistaken geography lesson.
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Tommy
Old College Days and Harvards Early Dining
A Dial article recalls early American scholarship under hardship. Harvard’s first building lacked basic dining gear as students carried their own knife and fork and wiped them on the tablecloth after meals, illustrating austere college life.
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The
Dial
Harvard
Dr Guthrie Consultations In Decorah Saturday
Those seeking medical consultation with Dr. Guthrie at Decorah hospital may schedule appointments this Saturday instead of Thursday. The change invites patients to visit on the weekend for available slots and medical advice.
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Guthrie
Decorah Hospital
Review of November Election by Republican National Committee
The summary asserts three key points: Republicans won on national issues carrying states with electoral college majorities, Democrats are set to be a minority in the next House due to progressive votes, and two thirds of the 1912 progressive vote returned to Republican candidates. The report is signed by Secretary James B. Reynolds at Republican headquarters in Washington.
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Washington
Republican National
James B. Reynolds
House of Representatives
Republican National Committee
Hatching Eggs in Rice Method Used near Amoy
Chinese interior districts near Amoy hatch hens and ducks by layering unhusked rice in wooden tubs. A 500 egg batch sits under six rice layers with five egg layers, heated daily and turned, with hatchings in twenty to thirty days per latest London Globe report.
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Amoy
London Globe
Lavender farming rises in Marseille consular district
Continuous rise in lavender essence prices boosts lavender acreage in the Marseille consular district. Farmers rely on barren rocky soils and sun exposure at altitudes from 1,312 to 3,087 feet, with best yields around 2,955 feet. Truffles are planted between rows to maximize soil use.
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Marseilles
France
Sorting Frosted Fruit Separates Damaged Citrus in California
A new device to separate frosted oranges and lemons from sound fruit premieres in California. Since frost damage is not visually discernible from peel alone, many sound fruits were discarded and defective fruit shipped in the past. The method relies on a difference in specific gravity, with sound fruit heavier than frosted fruit of equal size, forming the basis of the separation process.
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California
Poker’s Genealogy Traced From Brag and Italian Roots
The article explores poker as an American development likely evolving from brag, with links to il frusso and primiera in 15th and 16th century Italy, spreading to Spain and France as ame higu before arriving in England. It argues poker descended more directly from brag than other precursor games.
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Italy
Spain
France
England
Ingenious Calculating Machine Invented in Hungary
A Hungarian citizen has devised a small watch sized instrument that instantly shows the amount of interest on any given day for any period at any rate. Simple in construction and inexpensive, it works by aligning the hands on its dial to reveal the exact interest.
Burr Oak Electric Lights Now in Use
Electric lights at Burr Oak are now an established fact. The plant was completed last week and the current turned on Monday night. The lights are satisfactory and every one is pleased.
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Burr Oak
To Make Sausages More Digestible
Thorough tips advise pricking sausages and boiling for five minutes before frying to aid digestion and reduce fat content.
Decorah Weekend Socials and Death Notice In County
Teddy Istad autoed to Decorah Saturday while many neighbors visited Decorah events and friends. The death of Ruth Noecker, held January 2 at home and Hesper church, leaves family in sorrow and community sympathy.
Burr Oak social notes and local visits January 12 1915
In Burr Oak on January 12 1915 C C Ward visited Decorah while Will Leonhart and Mrs Reed were mentioned as ill. Master Clifford Headington has measles. Mr and Mrs James Wade and the Wicks family visited, as did the Nash and Olson households. Alberta Cox and E Hoe Darling shared visits, and several other residents were seen with friends and relatives. Dr Kessel from Cresco visited to consult on Harold Sheley’s medical case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ward
Decorah
Will Leonhart
Reed
Clifford Headington
James Wade
EK. M. Reed
Claude Wicks
John Wicks
Frank Nash
P. ©. Olson
Alberta Cox
A. E. Smith
Ehoe Darling
Bessie Whitney
Tirace Sanden
Geo. Sullivan
Rhee Darling
Guy Shelew
Frank Malthy
Ruth
PH. Whitney
Florence Reed
Sam Rice
Kessel of
Cresco
Emmons
Harold Sheley
Local Notes From Ossian Area January Visit Highlights
Ossian January 12 115 reports business visitors at nearby towns plus several town residents visiting relatives. Names include J P Heinen Elkader A B F Becker and Mrs Win Helwig Calmar. Local church services and theatre news accompany obituaries and ads for Phoebe Lincoln Hair Tonite.
Local Notes and Visits From Decorah and Nearby
Hesper L Dart is on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs C L Street were Decorah visitors Saturday. Mrs Tom Humphrey returned from Ridgeway last week. Public sale at the late James Humphrey home next Friday. Mrs Arthur Carrington spent Monday afternoon at the Tutterorn home. Inga and Ella Stensland spent Sunday at Clarence Rolfshus Elmer and Arlie Griswold. They and others went to Ridgeway last Saturday and returned Sunday. Annual telephone meeting held at Dr Worths home on Monday. Mr Chase conducted a Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday evening. Aaron Merwin of Washington arrived Tuesday to visit his sister Mrs Frank Johnson. Frank Smith and John Young took hogs to Chicago last Wednesday, returning Saturday. Services in the Friends church next Sunday afternoon, January 1th, conducted by Rev Mettam. Mrs J P Street and children returned to Elkader Saturday after weeks at W A Plunkett home. John Allen returned Monday from an extended visit with daughter Mrs Fred Johnson in Boulder Colorado and relatives in Kansas. He was called home by death of his little granddaughter Ruth Noecker.
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Teddy Istad
Decorah
Joel Fretheim
Clara Josvanger
H. J. Fretheim
John Fretheim
N. N. Bergan
J. J. Drew
O. N. Haugen
Amund Howden
N. N
O. P. Hovey
Ben Josvanger
Stella Hovey
Kk. P. Knutson
Gilbert Hellen
Julius Woldt
J. J. Oddan
H. O. Josvanger
H. EB. Gulbrandson
Gunder Halvorson
van Horn
Helmer Vick
HW. J. Fretheim
Andrew Boe
A. N. Bergan
A. N. Bergan’s Wednesday. Miss Bertha Knutson
H. A. Halvorson
Olga
Trine
Peter Gayle
Alex. Mcntosh
Amanda Hofland
N. O. Bergan
Carrie Flaskerud
Calmar Ba
Plaskerud
Peter Neste
Otto Neste
Peter Haugen
Inga
J. Oddan
A. T. Istad
Carl Qen
Dr. Szabo
A.T. Istad
Witth Elizabeth
Tinka Odden
Decoraha
N. Haugen
Highlandville
Carrie Hovey
Lime Springs
Theodore Engen Ridgeway
Sam Hansen
N.S. Engen
Trine Halverson
Cora Dahle
Letta Haugen
Madison Township
Roy Wanless
George Sullivan
James Wade
Carl Pierce
Martha Goforth
Jared Sharp
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Thompson
A. B. Wanless
Cresco
Ruth Noecker
Hugo Noecker
Hesper
Edie
Burr Oak
Ruth
L. Dart
C. L. Street
Tom Humphrey
Ridgeway
James Humphrey
Arthur Carrington
Tutterorn
Ella Stensland
Clarence Rolfshus
Elmer
Arlie Griswold
Dr. Worth
Mr. Chase
Aaron Merwin
Washington
Frank Johnson
Frank Smith
John Young
Chicago
Friends Church
Mettam
J. P. Street
Elkader
W. A
Fort Atkinson Community Reels With Local Moves and Visits
January 12 1915 reports show residents traveling to Calmar Ossian Decorah and Cresco with visits from Miss Nellie Sobolik and Mrs Holland. Local business trips include Frank Rausch and Emil Witte while Saskatchwan arrival John Gerstner visits old friends. Community chatter notes health concerns as Mrs Herold’s daughter joins from Decorah for a serious illness.
Locals attend to business and mourn loss in community
Miss Anna Zeman left for Poca hontas after holidays with home folks. Ben Novak, Robert Klimesh and Anton Balik came from Spillville to handle business matters. Mrs. Geo. Brockamp headed home to Timber Lake 8 D after visiting relatives in Ossian. John Swehla bought Joe Reihle's property for 2000 dollars. Reihle plans a spring move near Jackson Junction. Mrs. Catherine Sekora died after a long illness. funeral Saturday at St. John's and Catholic cemetery burial. She leaves a husband and eight children including John Kacher and Kate Sekora among others. The community extends sympathy.
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Anna Zeman
Pocahontas
Ben Novak
Robert Klimesh
Anton Balik
Spillville
Geo. Brockamp
Timber Lake
Ossian
John Swehla
Joe Reihle
Reihle
Jackson Junction
John Kacher
Little Turkey
John Houdek
Jos. Houdek
Frank
James
Kate Sekora
Charles
St. Paul
Albert
Herman, Minn
Arm Injured in Corn S Sheller Near Marble Rock
A 16 year old named Tony Merfield suffered severe flesh stripping of his right arm up to the shoulder while a gasoline powered sheller pulled his hand into the front elevator during corn shelling near Marble Rock. The ad promotes Our Hand Balm by Phoebe Mott & Co and partners as a skin treatment with price 2 per bottle.
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Tony
J. J. Merfield
Marble Rock
Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co
Mott & CO
A. J. Sorenson
J. Parman
Imogen Lincoln
Cure that cough with Barker's Remedy for sale locally
Don't hang off cure your cough and cold with Barker's Remedy offered by John G. Schimming and R A Engbertson in the local ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
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Winneshiek County Finances
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County News
J.P. Heinen
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A. B
F. Becker
Eugene Malloy
Kate Deming
Dave Westgenant
Mary Gunderson
Charles City
Clara
Marjorie Gunderson
Frank Bohr
Dubuque
Dubuque College
George Brockamp
South Dakota
PF. A. Figge
Majestic Theatre
St. Francis Catholic Church
Win. J. Cremer
O'larne
Clermont
Pitt
Tonia
Thiltgen
Friedmany
Addie Harvey
Alonzo
Phoebe Lincoln
Merz & CO
Ke, J. Parman
N. Riehert
Prosper
Morton
Orleans Township
P.O. Cresco
Om Sekora
Henry Bruening
Wes
John Hanken
Sadie
J. J. Pelikan
Anna Volmer
John Bohne
Frank Moudre
G. W H. Huber
Monica Stortz
Schissel
Clara Huber
Roman Dvorak
Canby
Minn
Mike Rezanka
Ltth
Wm. Doubek
Austin
John Gerstner
Saskatchewan
Emil Witte
Chisholm
Florence
Bentley Emery
H. F. Barthell
J. P
Colonel Bentley
Lily Emery
Canoe Township
Winneshiel County
Hjort—Erickson
Wm. Johnson
Springfield Township
Carl Hjort
Matha Erickson
M. A. Kvamme
Haugen Erickson
Methodist
J. 8
Lackland
Eddie Haugen
Carri Erickson
Bndy, &Co
Sone Man
Monlay
Music West
Myrtle Stock
N. R. Groff & Son
Booster Store
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