Local teachers meetings set for Calmar Burr Oak and Frankville
Winneshiek county hosts three teacher gatherings February 3 to 5 with J A Woodruff R K Farrar and Miss Kate Logan. Programs include home economics courses from State College at Ames and student musical performances. Each session starts 10 AM 2 PM and 7 30 PM with emphasis on rural schools and community benefit.
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Winneshiek County
Calmar
Burr Oak
Odd Fellows
Frankville
J. A. Woodruff
State Department
R. K. Farrar
State College
Ames
Kate Logan
State College At
H. E. Miller
Old Time Dance Idea Sparks Burr Oak plans
Arthur era memories arise as about the class of ’62 and ’63 men discuss reviving an old time dance. They recall Cecilian circle and polka tunes from 1874 and imagine a modern take with overalls and calico dresses, with square dancing as the main attraction.
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Sile Ervin
Steyer
Opera House
Burr Oak
Valuable County Farm at Cerro Gordo County
Cerro Gordo County owns a historic county farm contributing revenue annually. This year shows a net profit of 2096.50 though profits vary by year. The property includes 392 acres valued at 70889 with stock at 19931.50 and farm assets totaling 100888.50 dollars.
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Cerro Gordo County
Iowa Road Fund Share Reported by Shackelford
A supplemental report on a bill to appropriate 25000 dollars annually for federal aid to road construction in the states was filed by Representative Shackelford, chair of the House roads committee. The plan would allocate funds by rural delivery routes and post roads, with Illinois set to receive 1,501,250 dollars, Iowa 935,000 dollars, and Wisconsin 752,500 dollars.
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Shackelford
Congressional
House Roads Committee
Ilinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Pearl find in Toledo oyster stew shocks local family
The Silas Hall family of Toledo found fourteen pearls in a $500 oyster stew consumed last week. Jewelers estimate the pearls are worth little. the family jokes they have reached the top in the cost of living. The tale mentions magazines and a $2.10 value for several periodicals.
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Silas Hall
Toledo
Luther College English center oratorical winner named
Gretthen won first place in Luther College English oratorical center contest held last Thursday evening. Seven contestants presented topics from Monroe Doctrine to opportunities with strong preparation. Monson took second and Seebach third. judges included Rev Hegg, Rev Lee, and Jos Brorby.
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Luther College
Luther College Club
Southern Wisconsin
Oscar Leverson
United States
Herman Monson
Nordahl Thorpe
Henry Romness
America
Arthur Alfsen
Hannibal
Emil Grefthen
Hope
Carl Seebach
Minneapolis
C. E. Sehmidt
J. B. Wist
E. C. Bailey
Arthur Borlaug
C. K. Preus
Eclipses in 1914 Sightlines for Decorah Residents
The year 1914 brings two lunar eclipses and two solar eclipses but only a partial lunar view in Decorah on March 11–12. An annular solar eclipse on February 24 will be unseen locally, while a total solar eclipse on August 24 remains invisible except for the US northeast and nearby areas. The March 11 lunar event spans 7:41 PM to 12:45 AM with key phases at 8:42 PM, 10:13 PM, and 11:44 PM. The September 4 lunar eclipse will be visible only across the southwestern North America.
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Decorah
United States
Washington, D. C
North America
Survey of Iowa Lands Reveals Farm Management Findings
The Department of Agriculture conducted a farm management survey in Iowa Illinois and Indiana. In Iowa the Willow Greenbrier and Highland townships in Guthrie and Greene counties were studied. The land features dark rich loam soil with corn oats and hay as main crops. Expected return on capital invested is about 3.5 percent. Farmers on large poorly managed farms show the lowest labor incomes.
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Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Willow
Greenbrier
Highland
Guthrie
Greene Counties
Des Moines
Ducks gather over Clear Lake in winter sky seen by supervisor Grimm
Clouds of ducks clustered above five acres of open water over Clear Lake attract attention as they settle and roost in wind sheltered spots. Supervisor Grimm watched the aerial display noting many will winter in the dry rushes. Barker's Remedy for Coughs Cold Catarrh and Renation advertised by the local drug store.
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Grimm
An Operatic Reminiscence at the Grand Opera House
A recalled Chicago night when Emma Abbott staged Il Trovatore with understudy Montague. During the Leonora prison scene the prison wall wobbled and collapsed, Montague squealed and fled, Castle the tenor hid on boxes with a beer, stagehands reset scenery, and the performance teetered to a poor finish.
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Grand Opera House
Chicago
Old Sherman House
Hooley Opera House
Emma Abbott and Company
Miss Abbott
Miss Montague
Leonora
Lafe Young Critically Ill
Des Moines reports editor Lafayette Young of the Des Moines Capital is seriously ill with pneumonia. His son Lafe Jr. arrives from Chicago and joins at the bedside. Mrs. Herrick, a daughter from Olean New York, and Harold traveling from Washington are expected to reach today. Young, 66, left his desk Friday after feeling indisposed. doctors only confirmed pneumonia last evening.
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Des Moines
Daily Capital
Lafayette Young
Easter Date Confounds Many as Lent Stretches Long
The article notes Easter dates shift yearly with Lent starting Ash Wednesday February 25 and ending Easter Sunday April 12. It mentions St Patrick's Day March 17 lies mid fasting and observes Easter falls this year in the earlier range between April 10 and 24, though this year is still late.
Pheasants From Hungary Arrive at Des Moines State Farm
The state game farm at Des Moines received 1,500 pheasants direct from Hungary last week. They will be placed on the farm and some will be distributed later. The department had already distributed all pheasants on hand to various parts of the state and expects they will be cared for well through the open winter.
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Des Moines
Hungary
Game Department
The Petticoat Lost in New York Times Verse
A poem laments a lost silken petticoat once worn by Louisa, described with lace, satin bows, and a ribboned flounce. The verse notes how narrow skirts have ended its use, leaving a playful portrait of fashion and vanity set in New York.
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Louisa
New York Times
Encampment I O F Installation Installers Named
The De corah Encampment No 133 I O O F held installation night led by District Deputy Grand Patriarch M O Dalvey assisted by Bucknell Cummings Schrubbe Draper and Bloomfield with officers including Marsh Tobiason Meuser Qualley Hislop Grant Cutting Baker Blaess Cummings Bloomfield Schrubbe Topliff Dalvey Bucknell and Hislop. About 1030 volunteers from the Rebekah lodge led captives to a supper where a rising vote of thanks was given to their captors.
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Decorah
Post Office Bill Passes House With 305 Million Sum
Washington January 24. The post office appropriation bill carrying a record breaking total of three hundred five millions has passed the House. It includes an amendment granting post office clerks, messengers, letter carriers including rural and mounted, full salary for one year for on duty injuries, an additional half salary for another year if needed, and two thousand dollars in a lump sum in case of death.
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Washington
Post Office
Hog sale yields record purchase at Clover Leaf Farm
Clyde H. Smith proprietor of Clover Leaf Stock Farm near Riceville recently bought what he calls the highest priced hog in Mitchell County at a Duroc Jersey sale in Worthington Minnesota. The female animal cost 300 and has a long line of prize winning ancestors.
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Clyde H. Smith
Riceville
Mitchell Co
Worthington
Minn
Policy to dredge Iowa lakes approved by executive council
The state executive council decided to improve Iowa lakes by dredging rather than draining them and directed State Game Warden Hinshaw to buy dredging machinery for spring operations. Lakes will be deepened and all viable areas saved for game purposes.
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Iowa Lakes
State Executive Council
Hinshaw
Chronic Constipation Cured by Chamberlain's Tablets
An 8 F Fish of Brooklyn Michigan reports relief from chronic constipation after using Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale at Engbertson's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
F. Fish
Brooklyn
Mich
Engbertson
County Consolidated Taxes Rise Across Townships
A table compares this year and last year’s consolidated tax, consisting of state and county taxes. Corporation tax stands at 23 mills and township taxes at 25 mills. The overall increase is $26,625.04, with gains fairly evenly split and all townships reporting higher taxes.
Jos Lockwood Injured in Hayrack Accident
Jos. Lockwood of near Jackson Junction suffered a serious accident when getting off a hayrack. He either jumped or fell onto a pitch fork handle, which entered his body about eight inches. No internal injuries were found. Pneumonia fears eased as bedside reports showed improvement.
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Waucoma Sentinel
Jos. Lockwood
Jackson Junction
Anatomy Reversed Case in Mason City Hospital
Mason City January 23. The appendix of Vivian Hussey was found on the left side and the internal organs reversed during surgery at a local hospital. Surgeon reports such cases are exceedingly rare and says she will recover.
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Mason City
Vivian Hussey
Fatal Joke Ends Life of 16 Year Old Merritt Lingard
Merritt Lingard of Rosa near Ft. Dodge died from a gun shot during play. The shot came from her boyfriend James Duncan who believed the pistol was unloaded. Authorities say no action will be taken as the incident was accidental.
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Merritt Lingard
Rosa
Ft. Dodge
James Duncan
Duncan
Wonderful Cough Remedy Dr King’s New Discovery Ad
The advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as an effective cough cold and throat and lung medicine. It claims rapid relief for stubborn coughs and colds and urges households to keep a bottle for all family members. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents and 1.00 published by H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St.Louis
Dry Wood For Sale From Ronan Wood and Land Co
Dry oak and poplar wood available with four hauling teams ready for prompt delivery. Contact Ronan Wood and Land Co by phone at 124 to arrange purchase.
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Ronan Wood & Land
Rock Island Railroad evidence suggests Pennsylvania control
A retired reader note claims the Pennsylvania railroad may control the Rock Island line. An December incident shows Norman Bradish unable to buy a Chicago to Decorah ticket via Milwaukee, but offered Cedar Rapids to Decorah via Rock Island, implying Pennsylvania influence or control over Rock Island.
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Rock Island Railroad
Moores
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Road
Pennsylvania Road
Rock Island
Norman Bradish
Easton
Pennsylvania
Decorah
Milwaukee Road
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Best Offer on Inter Ocean and Decorah Paper Bundle
Advertises a combined subscription deal for Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer and Decorah Republican at 1.85 yearly. Highlights world news from Chicago markets and departments like Home Health and Sunday School Lessons. Limited time offer with renewal terms and misquoted price details. Ends with a joke about umpire and theater audiences.
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Decorah
Inter Ocean and
Farmer
Decorah Republican
Inter Ocean
Chicago
West
This Will Interest Mothers In Powders For Chil dren
An advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders claims to relieve feverishness headaches and teething issues while moving and regulating the bowels destroying worms and breaking up colds within 24 hours. Promoted as used by mothers for 24 years the product is available at druggists for 25 cents with a sample offered free at Olmstead DeRoy NY. A quip about admitting being wrong follows the ad copy.
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Gray
Olmstead
DeRoy
N. Y
Cloverdale Agricultural and Social Club Forms near New Hampton
Ten families in Jacksonville township create the Cloverdale Agricultural and Social Club to meet biweekly at a member’s home. In two months it has become a permanent institution with about forty attendees per meeting. Programs echo old district school exhibitions with readings debates and musical numbers while refreshments and rural topics enrich social and agricultural life.
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New Hampton
Jacksonville Township
Cloverdale Agricultural and Social Club
Deestrikt School
Don's Kidney Pills Endorsement Prompts Local Testimony
A Cree-like ad urges kidney care with Doan's Kidney Pills, citing Mrs. John Light of Cresco Iowa who reports relief from kidney complaints and rheumatic pains after using the remedy. The ad, by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, claims its pills are the solution for persistent kidney trouble. It also notes dairy feeding advice promising reduced milk flow if cows are overfed early and underfed later.
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Dean
Decorah
John Light
Cresco
Iowa
Doan
Cts Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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