Luther College Concert Band to Return After Pacific Coast Tour
Luther College Concert Band and Chorus wrap a Pacific Coast tour with a homecoming arrival at 3 15 pm and final concert at Grand Opera House at 8 15 pm. The trip earns praise for music and conduct, boosting Decorah pride and local support for Prof Sperati and his group. Tickets for Friday night's show are selling steadily with seats still available.
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Luther College
Grand Opera House
Pacific Coast
Luther
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Decorah
Prof. Sperati
Refused $200 per Acre On Town Farm Deal
Ivor Benson of Orleans township survived a bold land grab bid when a well dressed man in a buggy offered $200 an acre for Benson s quarter section farm after inspecting buildings He produced a check for 100 and urged binding the bargain Benson politely refused and kept his land A curious near miss shows cautious property negotiations in the neighborhood.
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Ivor Benson
Orleans Township
Mr. Benson
Sweet Clover Thrives On County Roadsides
Sweet clover, once scorned as a weed, now shows vigorous growth along roadsides near Freeport between J. H. Logsdon's and the county farm. John Finn studies the crop, plans to harvest seed for seeding land, noting its value as fertilizer and for preparing ground for alfalfa. If cut early, it provides good feeding.
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Freeport
J. H. Logsdon
John Finn
Frank Hobson Dead in Colorado Springs
From the West Union Argo-Gazette last week, Frank Hobson, brother of Judge A. N. Hobson of West Union, died at the National Typographical Union home in Colorado Springs. Hobson built the Argo weekly, later sold out and moved to Oklahoma in 1907 where he remained in business until recently, with wide acquaintances including Decorah friends.
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West Union Argo-Gazette
Frank Hobson
A. N. Hobson
West Union
National Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Decorah
Four Generations Seen in Local Family Photo
A Tuesday photograph captured a long established local family spanning four generations. Fred Hiller, aged 83, stands with his son H. J. Hiller, then his granddaughter Mrs. Schnitzler and her baby boy Carl Frederick, the great grandson aged four months.
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Fred Hiller
H. J. Hiller
Mrs. Schnitzler
Carl Frederick
Bridge Arrives For Rock Island Road Project
A new bridge arrived this week beside the track on Rock Island road. It will be erected at the old Haas place as soon as crews arrive. The Federal Bridge Company of Des Moines holds the contract.
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Rock Island Road
Haas Place
The
Federal Bridge Company of
Des Moines
Buy Your Boys Suit Now At This Store
An advertisement urges shoppers to buy boys suits now, claiming unmatched value with abundant stock and standout savings, inviting customers to take advantage of strong prices and availability.
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America
Printers Meet in Decorah for Northeastern Iowa Club
The Northeastern Iowa Ben Franklin Club schedules a quarterly conference in Decorah on Friday July 30 with printers from Floyd Mitchell counties and beyond enrolled. Ed E Sheasgreen Chicago based cost finding and accounting firm president will present a chalk talk on shop efficiency and improved methods. He previously led the National Ben Franklin Clubs of America and spoke to iron and steel manufacturers in Philadelphia. Organizers hope to arrange an address to the Decorah commercial club if time allows.
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Northeastern
Iowa
Ben Franklin Club
Decorah
Floyd
Mitchell
Waverly
Ed. E. Sheasgreen
Standard
Chicago
Sheasgreen
Ben Franklin Clubs of America
Iron and Steel
Philadelphia
Commercial Club
Odd Fellows Jubilate Boosters Meet in Decorah Lodge
The Decorah Odd Fellows and Rebekahs booster gathering Monday night drew state officers including Grand Master Mae J Randall of Cedar Rapids and Deputy Grand Master C T Sweeney of Waterloo. Harriet Stevenson president of Rebekahs and Vice President Josie F Gutting attended. Delegations from Burr Oak and Cresco joined for fellowship and betterment talks, with speeches, refreshments, and a musical programme.
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Decorah
Burr Oak
Cresco
Helgeson may enter race for U.S. Senate from North Dakota
A Grand Forks dispatch reports that H T Helgeson of Milton North Dakota a former Decorian could disrupt the contest for the United States Senate between Senator McCumber and Governor Hanna. Helgeson is viewed as a possible candidate for the seat and no opposition to a run has appeared yet. Re election to Congress from the First district would be assured if he pursues the Senate race.
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Grand Forks
St. Paul
H. T. Helgeson
Milton
N. D
United States
McCumber
L. B. Hanna
Helgeson
Congress
Auto Accident Near Hesper Injures Both Cars
C A Mollart escaped injury after a Sunday crash near Hesper when a four man auto, driven carelessly, struck his vehicle as it turned aside toward the ditch. Mollart stopped, but the other car, going at a fair speed, hit his side injuring the body and headlights. both vehicles were able to continue.
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C. A. Mollart
Hesper
Mr. Mollart
Hugo Brothers Circus Delights Decorah Audience
A Decorah audience enjoyed a good show by Hugo Brothers' circus last Thursday. The program featured horse, pony, and dog acts with several high class circus numbers and standout clowning. The modest troupe impressed with order, courtesy, and integrity, recalling Ringling era ambition and public approval.
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Hugo Brothers
Decorah
Ringling
Hugo
To Move Suspension Bridge at Ire Cave Road
Preparations are under way to move the suspension bridge near John Wold's place at the west end of Ire Cave road about two hundred feet south. After reconstruction substantial woven fence wire will be strung between the suspension cable and the bridge floor to prevent children from falling into the water. No accident has occurred, but precautions are advised.
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John Wold
Ire Cave Road
Valder College Offers Aug 23 Courses in Skills
Valder College announces courses in teachers shorthand business common English review and penmanship to be held August 23. The program targets students pursuing practical literacy and professional efficiency with sessions led by instructors from the college.
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Valder College
Baker and White Capture State Championship in Doubles
The Toledo state tennis tournament drew large crowds as top players contested. George Baker and Paul White of Cedar Rapids beat all challengers to win the doubles title while Baker failed to match prior singles form, exiting in the fifth round after limited practice. Afterward he spent a day in Des Moines with Fred Bradley, the state champion, and won multiple friendly sets.
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Toledo
Association
George Baker
Paul White
Cedar Rapids
George
Des Moines
Fred Bradley
Decorah Wealth Highlighted By Bank Deposits
Decorah Iowa gains free advertising after its wealth ranking in a Chicago Tribune financial column. It notes Decorah population about 4000 with four banks holding 2,758,279 in deposits, about 689 per person, compared to Chicago's 456 per person based on June 23 1915 data. Other towns claimed but Decorah led.
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Prescott
Arizona
Decorah
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Blazing Trails To Decorah Edges Toward Cresco Route
A movement to blaze trail routes for motorists began in Decorah with J H Bradish Ben Bear Edw Bear and John Alstad marking a half way line toward Ridgeway. Sign posts will be erected at road junctions and the Cresco route will be completed first as a trail previously marked from St Paul reaches that point.
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Decorah
J. H. Bradish
Ben
Edw
Bear
John Alstad
Ridgeway
Cresco
St. Paul
Oiling the Freeport Road Halted by Oil Shortage
Work on oiling the Freeport road is paused as oil supply runs dry. Prompt funding setbacks limit progress, but continued generosity may allow spreading oil to the Freeport village turn.
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Freeport Road
Freeport Village
Bear's Guarantee Drives Low Prices in Stores
A local ad proclaims strict guarantees on all goods and promises to sell every item it stands behind at lower prices. The message emphasizes commitment to customer satisfaction and aggressive pricing.
Miller_s Store Promotion Prompt
Brief promotional line urging readers to shop at Miller's with a hint that sooner or later they will trade there. The note emphasizes timely action and brand familiarity to attract customers.
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Miller’s
Waukon and Area School Counts and Local News 1915
In Waukon 614 school children are counted and a new theater is finished. Cresco reports 926 students, Elgin laid the Methodist church cornerstone, and Allamakee county births total 341. A 19 year old near New Hampton suffered a fractured skull from a horse kick. an unknown Hungarian man was found hanging near Bellevue. Flower boxes go on Ames main street lamps. Waterloo celebrated the 4th on the 5th. 51 arrests mostly for reckless use of explosives. Town Elks set August 17–19 for the 1915 convention. M P Ahlstrom marked a 60th anniversary in Center township. Waterloo population 32,988. Marshalltown 15,400. Mason City 17,442. Greeting letters at Decorah post office include Willis Grompher and others. A severe hail storm hit Spencer with crops damaged and a seven inch hail stone reported.
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Cresco
Halvor Duverson
Mason City
New Methodist
Elgin
Allamakee County
Raymond Bontig
New Hampton
Bellevue
Ames’ Main
Waterloo
Reck
Elks
Elks’ Association
M. P. Ahlstrom
Center Township
Marshalltown
Decorah
Willis Grompher
Care Join Rankin
Herbert Easton
John Duffy
A. Engelbret
Palzer in Divorce Suit Rules in St Paul Circuit Court
Pugilist Al Palzer files for divorce in the state circuit court in St Paul from wife alleged as temperamental and abusive. He married about October 1 1913 in Hoboken New Jersey. Mrs Palzer of Fort Lee New Jersey contends he refused to establish a home and lists his income at seven to ten thousand dollars yearly.
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St. Paul
al, Palzer
Palzer
Hoboken
N. J
Decorah Market Report Shows Mixed Grain Prices
Local markets are slow except for barley with barley at 6 to 65e, wheat quiet at 1.00 to 1.20, oats around 45, hogs down with top local prices 86.00 to 86.80, dairy butter 2c and eggs at Me. This snapshot records the day’s commodity movements and prices in Decorah.
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Chicago
Peterson Land sells Water Street building to Erick Anderson and H D Paine
The Peterson Land company of Mankato closed a deal last week selling the Water street building now occupied by Bollinger and Golz to Erick Anderson and H D Paine. The purchase was a speculative move with a low price and will not affect the local meat market. Additionally R F Gibson sold four lots in the first ward to Ole Hattlestad and John Flatland from John Curtin's Deco rah addition, price undisclosed. The buyers are believed to plan future construction although specifics are not known.
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Peterson Land Company of
Mankato
Erick Anderson
H. D. Paine
Water Street
Bollinger & Golz
R. F. Gibson
Ole Hattlestad
John Flatland
John Curtin
Decorah
Messrs. Hattlestad
Flatland
Good Fishing at Lower Dam Nets 38 Croppies
Tuesday James Marlow and Frank Headington with three friends fished the lower dam. In under an hour they landed 38 croppies and discarded as many more as below the eight inch standard, keeping only those up to par.
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James Marlow
Frank Headington
Bear's Fashion Marks Down Every Suit in Store
Bear's announces wholesale markdowns on all suits with a price guarantee noting the best value in America. The store emphasizes guaranteed pricing and value across its suit lineup.
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America
Bear's
Local family thanks neighbors for kindness after bereavement
The undersigned express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindnesses shown during their bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Signed by Mrs Eliza Tyler Will Tyler and Chas Tyler. Bear's advertises strictly high class goods at lowest prices.
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Eliza Tyler
Will Tyler
Chas. Tyler
Space at Winneshiek Fair Grounds Available Applicants
Notice invites all parties to apply for space at Winneshiek fair dates August 17 to 20 for serving meals and renting novelty stands or other purposes. Contact L. L. Cadwell, Treasurer, to arrange space as soon as possible.
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Winneshiek
Me. L. L. Cadwell
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Senator
Charles Chaplin
General Film Co
Jesse B. Lasky
David Belasco
Kasmoeas
Emilates
Moving Picture
Strand Theatre
Orchestra Hall
Pathe News
STAR
Spencer
Decorah Markets
Phoebe Lincoln
Phoebe Lincoln Chemical CO
Imogen Lincoln
Winneshiek County Fair
Qwn
Tae
E. J. Parman
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