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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
4
John Hay delivers a July fourth proclamation in 1861 urging Americans to defend the republic, unite under Liberty and Union, and teach future generations to stand firm against slavery piracy and European jealousy.
The column recalls the arrival of the Great Western steamer with the Atlantic cable, Sheridan ordered to muster volunteers, Dakota Indian war allegedly ending, Luther College nearing completion in Decorah, plentiful prairie chickens, Decorah railway incorporation filings, contracts for a station machine shop and roundhouse, and brick work on the Methodist parsonage completed.
Arthur Hallberg and his brothers found a large black snake while picking gooseberries. The creature coiled in a ball and startled the boys when it sprang. Their father brought a shotgun and killed the 14 foot long serpent, which measured five inches in diameter.
The Burroughs Adding Machine Co of Detroit notes Decorah’s bank deposits totaling 2,758,279.52 with a 4000 population, yielding a per person average of 1689, 33 percent higher than Prescott’s 8500 per person claim. The piece urges other cities to respond if they can beat Decorah.
A Decorah farmer’s wife chose a Chicago catalogue stove after visiting local dealers. Upon installation a flash and fire reached the ceiling, threatening the home. The family now seeks recompense from the catalogue firm, while relying on the local dealer’s and maker’s guarantees.
The State Bar association at Fort Dodge elected leaders including President Judge A N Hobson of West Union and Vice President Wm McNett of Ottumwa along with Treasurer L T Carney of Marshall and Librarian A J Small of Des Moines. Over two hundred attended, the largest in association history. The district court judges formed a parallel association electing W T H Springer of New Hampton as president and J E Fry of Boone as secretary treasurer.
John P. Geraghty of Pleasant Ridge sold six cows for May producing 255.2 pounds of butter fat at 30 cents per pound, netting $76.56. Two heifers freshened last Septem ber, two freshened in December, and two in February and March. A testament to profit from careful dairy farming by a progressive Clayton county farmer.
A near tragedy occurred at the John Stanton home west of town when an eleven year old boy aimed a 22 calibre rifle at his grandmother and shot her just below the eyes. Dr. T S Walker treated the injured woman who is recovering.
A loiterer near the Minneapolis and St. Louis station at Hampton last Thursday evening watched a railroad water tank tip and fall as supports gave way, with a wrecked box car beside it. No injuries reported, but the danger was clear during busy hours.
Workmen unearthed mastodon bones in a gravel pit northeast of Mason City, including a two foot long shoulder blade weighing about twenty pounds. Other vertebrae were found. the bones, buried under eight feet of earth, were given to a local physician and likely will be displayed in the Towa museum.
The Deco rah Rod and Gun Club held a Thursday trap tournament in Decorah with top shooters from Iowa and beyond. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake led early with 195 of 200. Charles Hummel of LaPorte City and Fred Whitney of Des Moines also posted strong scores as the event ran into the afternoon.
The tournament was the most successful the local club has yet held. Visitors expressed satisfaction with the treatment they received and the event fostered good will. An evening banquet followed at the Winneshiek hotel with short addresses by several participants led by Mayor W. F. Baker and Deputy Game Warden St. John of Riceville.
March state health board report records deaths across counties including Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard and Winneshiek with counts 13 8 23 43 11 18 respectively Causes listed include measles septicaemia apoplexy bronchopneumonia appendicitis annexa premature birth senility cancer tuberculosis acute endocarditis Brights disease disease of the bladder and two each of some causes. The variety of causes shows a broad range of mortality factors in the period.
Des Moines hosts a railroad commission hearing on July 2 to evaluate improved train service for the Milwaukee Calmar branch. Senator Newberry of Strawberry Point will attend to advocate for better schedules for local patrons along the line. Burdock Blood Bitters advertises as a family tonic, price $1.00.
A 25 cent bottle of Chamberlins Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a safeguard against summer colic or diarrhoea emergencies, claiming it is better than life insurance and urging immediate purchase at Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Mrs Rena Janssen and her 19 year old daughter Rena of Burehinal will be buried in the same grave after a tragedy at Park Hospital in Mason City. The daughter died an hour after the mother, following an operation for appendicitis and a fatal heart failure that occurred as the mother collapsed at the hospital stairs.
Census figures show Floyd county housing total realty valued at 4,162,884 and moneys and credits at 81,039,168. Charles City contains 1,050 acres within its corporation and Floyd county holds 314,049 acres. The county has 1,785 farms averaging 148 acres each. 381 horses are in Charles City.
A farmer near Mason City in the Freeman area has reportedly earned 250 dollars this season by pulling cars stuck in mud from a main road drainage hole. The spot lies four miles northeast of Mason City on a well used route, not alarming until one is trapped and unable to exit.
A large 4 July event is planned at National in Clayton County for Sunday featuring music baseball games motorcycle races automobile contests and wrestling matches. The notice signals a lively recreation day but notes potential overreach beyond a Sunday limit.
The body of Will Pribben of Mason City was found in the Shell Rock River near Nora Springs by barber Winners. Thirty dollars was recovered from the pockets as investigators probe the death, which remains surrounded by mystery.
A reader from Guin Alabama praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a severe stomach illness worsened by rain. The ad notes Engbretson's Pharmacy as a place to buy the remedy and mentions local clothing requests from Sophomore or a Kup by LARSEN.
An advertisement urges readers to use Meritol Furniture Polish to restore the shine of their automobile, available at Par man s Drug Store.
The Hugo Brothers modern United Shows, famed in Europe and Australia, plan their first American tour stop in this city on July 8 1916 postponed a year due to war. The parade begins at eleven, with a rebuilt show from front door to dressing room, featuring stars from Europe and Africa and a world class menagerie.
A vintage note touts Barker's Remedy for coughs colds and catarrh to aid public speakers. It promises removal of difficulty articulating in crowds and lists John G Schimming and R A Engbretson as sellers.
A mild opening medicine, Dean's Regulats, is advertised as relieving constipation and its headaches with indigestion and drowsiness as side effects. The box price is 125e and is said to be available at all stores.
Betty Hager known as Betty the Blacksmith aided the Patriot war effort by refitting old firearms and artillery near Boston. She worked secretly in Leverett’s shop, crafting serviceable weapons without compensation and helped fire the first captured British cannon after it was spiked.
HELP THE KIDNEYS It's the little kidney ills that may lead to dropsy and Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills have been used for 50 years and endorsed by 30,000 people. Mrs. Nellie Waterman of Waukon Iowa reports relief from kidney and bladder issues. Price 50c at all dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills—Dean's Kidney Pills—Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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