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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
3
A shop owner vows hard work on a business trip to Eastern markets and loyalty to patrons. He emphasizes forty years of service, health, and the motto of square dealing. Refunds offered if goods are not as represented and customer trust remains central.
Spring Season of 1915 will be busy with Great preparations made. Stock of Men s Young Men s and Children s Suits and Furnishings will be largest and best selected complete. We buy no cheap clothing and stand back of every statement in ads and in store. Be prepared to find at this store what you want and we are anxious to please you.
The article explains the county and state consolidated tax for the year, noting it covers routine county government costs and is just over half of total taxes. It lists components like State Agricultural College, Capitol extension, County Road building, and various bonds, with a subtotal for the out‑of‑county portion at 37,670.62 and a total of 80,240.24.
Fred Carlson tallies last year’s cement workload with 3800 barrels equals about 25 cars. Counts cover Decorah and Cresco including walkways, floors, walls, steps, and curbing with thousands of square feet and lineal feet. Mason City shipped 7444 cubic yards of sand for the project. Total business reached CPI 19,660 with around ten men employed on average.
On February 1 Luther College hosts Gustavus Adolphus College from St Peter Minnesota in a doubleheader with Luther Prep, and Valdez College. Luther has not lost a game this season and faces a strong Gustavus Luther matchup followed by Luther Prep. On February 6 Prairie du Chien high school meets Valdez at Steyer Opera House.
The First Lutheran church donated funds to cover a hospital laundry outfit, allowing completion of planned equipment. Trustees had planned to outfit later but the donation ensures immediate expansion and supports the hospital’s increasing business.
The January board session record shows names listed as constables who were in fact elected assessors. The error stemmed from the type setting, and the listed men from Sumner Spillville Decorah Canoe Calmar and others were approved as assessors.
Word confirms Dr I E Thomas will not relocate to Highlandville and instead chose another site, leaving the county area without medical services while retailers push deep winter coat and fur sales. The Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co promotes Cucumber Emulsion as a luxury skin remedy, with local agents Mott and C A J Sorenson.
Red Oak school district residents in Springfield township organized a Farmers' club to discuss practical rural topics. Debates will be the main program with biweekly meetings and social events, including picnics and athletic activities, aimed at improving community conditions. J. G. A.
The Princess theater ended its two week run as a five cent house last Saturday. The Star and the Lyric now hold the field with Mr Relf and Miss Larsen promising top quality entertainment and safe, comfortable venues. public support is strong.
A store visit by a representative led Ben Bear to order gloves tailored for the winter of 1916. Buyers must plan well in advance, considering origins and production timelines for future goods.
N Richert from Hesper township brought a young Duroe brood sow he sold to Vincent DeCou of Ossian. Richert reports fall stock sales totaling upwards of 1000 dollars.
Our Special Sales attract customers from near and far as we offer merchandise at low prices. Men’s suits are priced at 87.50, 38.90, 10.00 and 12.00, with values at least 25 to 40 percent higher than our prices. This is a straightforward invitation to trade at Bear's. The ad ends with a local slogan about small merchants.
The column notes mild cold for the area while other states face fatalities from severe weather. It mentions regular mail service, sleigh and car travel comfortable for locals, and a blizzard in the far southwest that blocked a small Malvern to Tabor railroad, requiring a bobsled to deliver two days of mail.
Mil waukee railroad and the stock yards report a busy week with hog and cattle shipments. Weekly totals reach twenty one cars of hogs and seven of cattle for one line, plus twenty six total cars for Rock Island including hogs and mixed stock.
County auditors report 1021 hunting licenses issued in the past year the highest in several years. Southern townships produced the bulk of licenses while northern areas trailed behind in participation.
A broad new stock lands including shirts at 50 cents, caps and spring hats, and new suits. Mr Bear checks orders before shipment to Decorah to ensure quality and accuracy. The firm guarantees value and square dealing, inviting shoppers to buy with confidence. Also promoted are hand balm for skin care at 23 cents and a giveaway of 27 pairs of small mittens for children aged 2 to 4 on Saturday afternoon.
An old advert promotes Barker antiseptic claiming feet or arm perspiration is offensive and promises 15 second relief. It lists John G Schimming and R A Engbertson as sellers. The odd closing line suggests a humorous note about mediation for swatting insects.
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