We and Our Neighbors and Local Notices
A collage of short items notes a cold winter forecast and civic updates. It reports scarlet fever cases at Spring Grove, a Mason City fight injuring Victor Vann, Sumner geese migrating north, and Manley church dedication worth 20000 dollars. Osage grocers jailed for improperly protecting goods, Burke shipping 10000 bushels of corn to Missouri, Thillen selling 70 hogs and 7 steers for 2001.15, Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co receiving a 426000 foreign order, a runaway injuring Mrs Miller near Elgin, fish houses rising at Clear Lake before spear fishing, and the Chicago Anamosa Northern railway sale at 253030.09 to Chicago buyers. Pending post office letters listed include Roslyn, Ingebrickson, Emma Schmidt, Mrs. Wm Coulin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Mason City
Victor Vann
New Hampton
Sumner
Bremer County
Ihe United Evangelical Society
Manley
Osage
John Burke
Riceville
Missouri
John Thillen
Caledonia
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co
Elgin
Wm. Miller
Clear Lake
Chicago, Anamosa and Northern Railway
Chicago
Go-to-Church Sunday Evangelistic Meetings
Church notes for M. E. Church announce Thursday evening services at 7 30 P M with The Privilege and Danger of Man and Sunday services at 10 30 A M The Limit of Temptation The week features the national Go to Church Sunday observance with a 7 30 P M second series topic Is the World Lowering Better viewed intellectually The morning will discuss Why Go to Church and the evening The Fool from Proverbs All are invited to both services
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M. E
Winter Snow Stages A Mild Sentin in Decorah
Last Sunday morning a fine light snow fell in Decorah with northeast wind. The fall lasted until mid afternoon, depth 2 to 3 inches, not enough for good sleighing nor to halt wheeled vehicles. Monday sleighs and buggies were common, and until a heavier storm arrives this season will mark the quantity record.
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Decorah
Painful head injury at feed barn accident
Ole Vik was injured yesterday noon near the Anderson feed barn when a propped pole loosened and fell, striking his head and causing a two to three inch gash. He was stunned briefly, then treated by Dr. M. D. Jewell who sutured the wound with about six stitches.
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Ole Vik
Anderson
M. D. Jewell
Land sale brings 100 acres to Fenel near Sumner
Decorah visitors Attorney Chas. J. Pergler of Cresco and Frank J. Fenel of Sumner township attended to closing a deal. Fenel becomes owner of 100 acres of land formerly owned by Mrs. Anna Cipera-Egan. Price paid was 160 dollars per acre.
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Chas. J. Pergler
Cresco
Frank J. Fenel
Sumner Township
Decorah
Fenel
Anna Cipera- Egan
Robi McGinty Leaves Wells Fargo for Staver Carriage
Fort Dodge notices Robi McGinty formerly the Wells Fargo route agent at Decorah has moved to Des Moines and is now with the Staver Carriage company, ceasing employment with the express firm.
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Fort Dodge
Robi. McGinty
Wells Fargo
Decorah
Des Moines
Staver Carriage Company
Express Company
Repairs Begin on Winnebago Street Ceiling
Workmen started this week installing a steel ceiling in the Conigisky building on Winnebago Street. After completion the room will be finely decorated and likely ready for occupancy early next month.
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Conigisky
Winnebago Street
Mulefoot Hogs Arrive for Experimental Breeding
Mulefoot hogs arrived last Saturday and were moved to the Ronan farm for development experiments. Pat Ronan collaborates with Mr. Curtin and Mr. Baker on the enterprise. Despite their odd feet the hogs resemble Pol and China: smooth, black, well shaped. Breeders include McCabes near Plymouth Rock and others in the county.
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Pat Ronan
Plymouth Rock
His Seventy-Sixth Trip to New York
Next Sunday Ben Bear will leave on his seventy sixth trip to New York. Mrs. Bear will accompany him to Chicago to visit daughter Mrs Heller. Since 1876 he has made biannual journeys for customers, a record unmatched by any merchant in the state. His direct market method and personal inspection built the Square Dealing store’s high standard. Friends hope he is spared for many more trips.
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Ben Bear
New York
January Trap Shoot Delights Decorah Rod & Gun Club
In mild January weather, about six Decorah Rod and Gun Club members held a casual trap shoot at the hitching grounds. No official matches. all participants enjoyed the day. The event on January 27 is described as a record unlikely to be equalled in Winneshiek County for many years.
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Decorah Rod & Gun Club
Winneshiek County
Thunderstorm Sets New Ice Crop Record in 1914
A storm on January 28 1914 brought dark skies misty rain then a heavy shower with lightning and thunder. The event was noted as a potential risk to the ice crop, with prospects of damage depending on weather.
Finger Break At Decorah Garage Accident
Last Saturday at Decorah Motor Car Co. garage Guy Hathaway was cranking an automobile when the handle slipped and struck his hand, breaking a finger. The injury is not serious but will keep him from working for some time.
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Guy Hathaway
Decorah Motor Car Co
Tango Debut at Elks Lodge Draws Crowd
The Elks dancing club hosted an informal party at the lodge rooms on Tuesday evening with solid attendance. Mr and Mrs Parker of Waterloo attended and introduced the much talked about tango dance. Outsiders who witnessed it say criticism is unfair and not entirely unjust.
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Elks’ Dancing Club
Parker
Waterloo
District Court Opens February Term Under Judge Springer
The district court convenes next Monday with Judge W J Springer presiding. Eleven cases are set for trial though the term may be light beyond the Fayette county case transfer, led by the State of Iowa versus E J O Connor for malfeasance in office. Other actions include guardianship disputes, assualt claims, damages from a railroad and a mower accident, and several debt and service claims.
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W. J. Springer
Fayette County
State of
Iowa
E. J. O'Connor
O'Connor
Oelwein
C. O. Blekeberg
Kristine Sanderson
John Garrity
J. D. Mullaney
Job Perry
Moses Perry
H. F. Barthell
Sophie W. Barthel
Margaret Bock
Nels Holkesvik
C. T. Brode
Ezra G. Reed
Mary Dart
L. Johnson
Wesselmann & Herr
Milwaukee Railroad
Mary Reutkenmeir
Ben Nolte
Fred Reutkenmeir
Newton Schoonmaker
Elmer Rosa
L. O. Reed
A. O. Hazel
Oscar Johnson
Luther College Turning Club At Northwestern Gymnastic Meet
Luther College Turning Club left the Iowa Gymnastic club after many years and won the 1909 to 1912 state title. This year the team joined the Northwestern Gymnastic Society with members from the University of Minnesota Twin City YMCAs and local colleges and clubs. The annual meet is set for March 21 at the University of Minnesota.
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Iowa Gymnastic Club
Northwestern Gymnastic Society
University of Minnesota
Twin City
Twin Cities
Strange Foods From Worms and Flies Reported
The chrysalis of the silk worm provides a palatable staple for the Chinese and is eaten by the poor boiled or fried with salt and pepper. Wealthy households fry the chrysalis in fat and mix with egg yolk. The Ephydra fly larvae, abundant in California, are harvested on shores, dried, and consumed, as Indians gather and fatten on them.
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California
Tavener Bros Plan to Fill Ice House Next Week
The Upper Town river ice is now a solid foot thick and high quality Tavener Bros expect to start filling their ice house next Monday barring a January thaw. If proceeding, the operation should take about a week with steady work.
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Town
Tavener Bros
Explaining the Explanation by John Burroughs
The excerpt argues that chemical and physiological processes can describe the universe and life, but cannot explain human uniqueness. It states chemistry can spark life and physiology can grow a body, yet the question remains why a man becomes human and not a monkey.
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John Burroughs
Hoyt Buys Canoe Farm in 120 Acre Winneshiek Purchase
Archie W Hoyt of Madison township bought the James Haugen farm in Canoe township comprising 120 acres for 8600. The bargain price suggests Winneshiek lands remain affordable though the figure does not reflect full value.
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Archie W. Hoyt
Walter Hoyt
Madison Township
James Haugen
Canoe Township
All Eaters of Insects
All civilized races eat insects to some degree. The corn weevil damages grain, sometimes costing thousands in a crop. Even clean wheat hides insects that are ground into flour and become part of bread and cake.
United Lutherans in Conference Opens in Decorah
The Decorah district of the United Lutheran church holds its annual meeting with ministers and laymen in session since Monday and closing today. Sessions focus on doctrinal topics and district business.
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Decorah
United Lutheran Church
Milwaukee Depot Improves Comfort With New Hot Water System
The Milwaukee passenger depot improvements are complete and provide enhanced comfort. A new hot water plant was finished last week by Chas Blair, four radiators replace the old stove in each room, and the toilet rooms are nearing completion.
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Milwaukee
Chas. Blair
New Instructor at Luther Addded Amid Professor Illness
Due to Prof. A M Rovelstad illness an extra instructor was hired, Carl Tyssen from Emmons Minnesota joined Luther in 1906, while Mr Peterson from the Preparatory Department takes over some language classes. The ad also promotes trunks and valises with a 25 percent discount at BEN BEAR stores and touts Dean's age products for bowel ease.
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A. M. Rovelstad
Carl Tyssen
Luther
Emmons, Minn
Peterson
Rovelstad
Joint Installation Of Royal Neighbors And Woodmen Officers
Last week Wednesday night Mrs Hen rietta Keefe installed Royal Neighbors officers with Mrs Augusta Dahljelm as Ceremonial Marshall. Officers named include Past Oracle Mrs Rena Rima Oracle Mrs Elizbeth Chinn Vice Oracle Mrs Kate Werhan Recorder Mrs Esther Oehler Receiver Miss Ollie Blagsvedt Chancellor Mrs Anna Bulger Marshall Mrs Flora Bucknell Inner Sentinel Mrs Lena Qualley Outer Sentinel Mrs Minnie Vine Manager Mrs Anna Andrus. George Fislop and E V Gillette installed Woodmen officers with Consul E V Grant Advisor M O Dalvey Banker M H Montgomery Clerk R Bucknell Escort Wells MelIntyre Manager Moran.
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Henrietta Keefe
Augusta Dahljelm
Marshall
Oracle
Rena Rima
Elizbeth Chinn
Kate Werhan
Esther Oehler
Ollie Blagsvedt
Anna Bulger
Marshall—Mirs
Flora Bucknell
Inner Sentinel
Lena Qualley
Outer Sentinel
Minnie Vine
Anna Andrus
George Fislop
E. V. Gillette
Woodmen
E. V. Grant
M. 0. Dalvey
M. H. Montgomery
R. Bucknell
Wells MelIntyre
M. Moran
Light on the Spot Revolver Attachment by French Inventor
An electrician attachable lamp on a revolver creates a light circle on target. The centered dark spot over the heart guides the trigger to ensure a hit. The device is claimed to make an inexperienced shooter as deadly as a marksman.
See Things as They Are A Hard Path for Few
Matthew Arnold laments that most people settle for inadequate ideas and will not strive to see things as they are. He argues only a small circle pursues the true understanding, yet that effort is essential for adequate ideas to spread.
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Matthew Arnold
Cleopatra Coming to Princess Theater this Wednesday
Helen Gardner stars in Cleopatra in a six reel Technicolor style feature at the Princess on February 4 with a matinee at 3 and two evening shows starting at 7. The display promises lavish jewels valued over 100000 and ancient Egyptian textiles. Seats are 10 and 20 cents and patrons are urged to be seated before showtime.
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Helen Gardner
Miss Gardner
Decorah Hospital Sealed Bid Notice 1914
Decorah Iowa notice from the hospital trustees announces sealed bids due February 7 for erecting a hospital building. Plans and specifications available at the secretary's office. A bond of 35000 accompanies each bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BEN BEAR president E. J. CURTIN secretary.
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Decorah
Iowa
Decorah Hospital
Ben Bear
E. J. Curtin
World’s Series Ball Games at the Princess Theatre
This week Friday the World’s Series Ball Games between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics will be shown at the Princess. The films are genuine two reels and a one night only presentation. Special sales on better suits near ten dollars. Sale occurs Saturday January 3. Ben Bear.
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Princess
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletica
Ben Bear
That Printer of Udell's on Grand Opera House Stage
The Grand Opera House presents Harold Bell Wrights That Printer of Udells tonight. The drama is clean cut in motive with real characters that hold the audience, balancing powerful scenes with light moments. It promises to be one of the most enjoyable plays in a long time highly appreciated by fans of quality drama.
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Grand Opera House
Printer of Udell’s
Harold Bell Wright
Printer of Udell
Gospel lighthouse at Atlantic City by the sea
A summer Gospel meeting at the Bijou theater in Atlantic City runs every Sunday morning led by Rev. Robert Elwood. The unique church keeps no choir, officers, collection plate, or formal structure yet draws largely new audiences from the boardwalk, including visitors from many nations and most U S states.
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Atlantic City
Robert Elwood
States of the Union
Christian Herald
Northern Wisconsin letter notes mild winter and prosperity
Lt. Allen a former Castalia resident now in Buce Wisconsin sends word that Northern Wisconsin shares a mild winter with Castalia and reports the country is very prosperous and steady.
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Allen
Castalia
Buce
Wis
No Backache or Kidney Pains Herbal Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf as a pleasant herb remedy for back, urinary, bladder, or kidney trouble dizziness and low energy. Chandlers claim it acts as a tonic laxative with no equal. Available at 50 cents or by mail send to The Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corah
A. K. Battery & Son
P. Roslyn
C. E. Ingebrickson
Emma Schmidt
Wm. Coulin
Church Notes
the District Court
Luther College Turning Club
Canoe Farm
United Lutherans In Conference
Milwaukee Depot
Ste We
Dean
Cleopatra
Udell’s
Victor Hugo
Malacca
Plain Price Store
R. P. Sanford
Marlow Building
Citizens Savings Bank
Stew
Enright
E. Water St
Ottaway
Fifth Ward
C. O. Hagen
City Park
T. T. Hogewell
Vernon
Upper Broadway
H. Baker
Aiken Place
D. Baker
F. H. Baker
W. F. Baker
National Bank
Nekoosa
Grand Rapids
J. C. Hanson
Empire Theatre
Royce Tabloid Stock Co
Ole Oleson
Spiritland
KK. I. Haugen
Wisconsin
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