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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1915

Page

7

Fifty Years Ago in Decorah News Recap

A fifty year old news summary notes presidential pardons for deserters, Gen Sully signaling potential peace with Sioux and Cheyenne on the Upper Missouri, and early railroad service to Conover. Locally, Greene arranged brick for Decorah depot and engine house. branch work proceeds. Calmar station denied as rumor. Dwyer buys a stone quarry acre and a half. Sammons receives wool carding machinery for a mill. Leach and Merrill sell their lumber yard to the Shaws. Gerry Burdick, son of Nelson Burdick, dies at Fort Snelling while awaiting muster out. burial planned locally.

Sully Upper Missouri Conover Greene Aslip Bros Decorah Calmar Tom Dwyer Dunning Sammons Union Mills Leach & Merrill Shaws Lansing Gerry Burdick Nelson Burdick Fort Snelling

Corn Is Growing With Warm Weather Progress

The article notes corn has advanced rapidly as warm weather returns, despite May and June delays. Growth last week is satisfactory, fields may be spotted but overall plant condition is excellent, with good color and minimal weed growth due to cold. A long warm fall is anticipated.

Heavy Fog Shrouds Country Roads Overnight

Last Saturday night residents in the country endured a dense fog that hung like a wall at midnight. An automobilist noted lights barely pierced the gloom for about a rod, prompting speculation on whether a seasonal corn weather shift is imminent.

Farmers Seek Advice On Rescue Of Stranded Carp

After floods left ponds full of carp cut off from the river, a farmer asked Deputy Game Warden RB Bucknell for guidance. Bucknell said he could not sanction lawbreaking but admitted he personally did not mind how the fish were disposed of if left to perish, though catching with methods other than hook and line remains illegal.

E. Bucknell Bud

Weather Brings A Dry Spell And Corn Prospects

Since May 1 there has been a full week without rain. The last shower occurred on the 7th and was heavy. Temperatures rose through the week with 78 on Thursday, 80 on Friday, 82 on Saturday, 86 on Sunday, 85 on Monday, 92 on Tuesday, and 84 on Wednesday. It’s good corn weather and the crop looks promising, so the tone is cheerful and thankful.

Burr Oak Canton Minn Carl Pierce P. C. Olson Clarence Farley Decorah Alfred Jewell John Pierce F. J. Potter Teddy Emmons Frank Sullivan Brayton Whitney Inez Sullivan Bertha Myrtle Wade Simpson Clark Nevada Missouri Anna Peterson Morrison Lottie Olson Fred Glise Wealthy Bandle Maude Emmons Prairie du Chien Dr. Emmons E. D. Weldon Emery Wilber Violet. Ward Webb Anton Oehler Des Moines Edie Will Darling Aggie Darling Dave Darling Geneva Darling L. B. Whitney P. H. Whitney Mabel Bakken James Wade Calmar C. C. Ward Canistota S.D Ward Geo, Smith A. F E. Smith Merle Smith J. B. Reed Preston Rebekah Will Arnold Nellie Ed. Arnold A. E. Smith Willard Peacock John Gates Abe Pierce Vin Kimber W. H. Emmons Geo, Sullivan Frank la Crosse Martha Goforth Dave Baker

Decorah Defeated by Waucoma in Narrow Ball Clash

Decorah fell 8 to 7 at Waucoma after missing three regular players and using substitutes. Waucoma led 7 runs by the third inning before Bernatz pitched and held the team scoreless until the ninth. An error produced the winning run.

Decorah Waucoma Bernatz Wau Coma

Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States

Weekly weather forecast issued by the U S Weather Bureau for the week beginning July 14 1915 predicts scattered thunder showers and warm temperatures for the next two days followed by a cooler spell on the 16th and 17th with fair weather thereafter. Straw hats of the latest kinds offered at reduced prices by Bear's.

U. S. Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Upper Mississippi Valley Plains States

Ossian Area Busy Social Round in July 1915

Sunday and Monday visits flood Ossian and surrounding towns as residents and guests call on Daniels Roe Youmans and Lenon families. Attendees attend church dedications, a bowery dance, and a ball game Burr Oak beat Canton 6 2. Local figures deliver sermons move houses and travel to Decorah Canton and La Crosse while awaiting church events and family congratulations.

Theo Rosa Ossian Mat Wiltgen Amelia Douglass Rae Runkle Chas. Daniels Elmer Lennon Postville B. Kipp Andy Wiltgen Knute Lee, Jr G. W. Daniels Decorah C. O. Daniels Nellie Daniels Trene Arlene Daniels Claire Emery Frankville Roy French Chas. Moore Moneek Fran Youmans Cedar Rapids Geogie Allen Tiane Duff Herman Logsdon W. P. Rosa Chas. Ginapp Fred Westphal Castalia Walker L. D. Burrows Cresco Jas. Phalen Dubuque Roe Rankle Tony Heiman Baby Will Wiltgen Andrew Scheidemantel Webb Rosa Mar‘mon Logsdon John Logsdon Waukon Steve Allen Mason City Gladden C. C. Daniels Anna Daniels Nellie Barney Kipp Ossian Sunday Louise Schroeder Joe Ehler

Local Notes from Burr Oak July 15 1015

Burr Oak residents share news of visits and travel. M P D Whitney and son visited Decorah. Frank Sullivan and others motor to Ossian. many called on friends and relatives around town. Circus attendance, weekend gatherings, and minor trips are noted along with small domestic updates.

Dr. Emmons M. PD. Whitney and Son W. Henry Ambrose Gates Frank Sullivan Ossian Inex Sullivan P. WH Whitney Harry Pierce E.G. Reed Paul Reed Jas Wade Vin Kimber Winfield Felds Willard Peacock Decorah L. O. Eastman Nick Nelson Melvin Nelson Ulrick Fred Mitchell Cres A. B. Wanless Heme Clem Headington Fuliola Minn Gene Headington Marsh Will Stoskopf Teddy Emmons Mary Perry Lizzie McMullen Fred Donald Canton FE. G. Reed E. D. Weldon Bluffton Ida Oxley Frank Randle W. H. Emmons Minneapolis BE. G. Reed Ida Heckle Alice Morrison

Studying Cap Offer From Farmer and St Cloud Stone Tale

A note from Fr M Burr invites Mr Farmer to trade a paper for a year and a ten dollar gold piece. The message recalls a past St Cloud Hotel dinner with T, describing a peculiar stone with three embedded colored stones. Burr offers to buy the original stone if a sample is brought to the hotel.

St. Cloud Hotel

Ben Bear Suit Sale and Frank Advice

An advertisement urges buying summer suits at Ben Bear and promotes savings of over 25 cents on the dollar. It also pitches Dean's Ointment for eczema and itching skin, a Valdez College course for a business position, various insecticides at Parman's drug store, and Dean's constipation remedies with a 25 cent box.

Ben Bear Dean

Short Time Ad Column Wanted Experienced Girl

Short time advertisement seeking a young woman with prior experience for a position in a good home. Enquiries are to be directed to the Republican office for further details and consideration.

Notice of Proposed Resolution of Necessity in Decorah Iowa

City of Decorah Iowa holds meeting July 7 1915 with resolution on file for August 11 1915 at 7 30 PM to consider sanitary sewer project including disposal plant outlet sewer main sewers and numerous branches with detailed pipe sizes and routes through multiple streets and property assessments objections welcome at Council Chamber Decorah Town planning to construct extensive sewer system with disposal plant and related facilities

City of Decorah Iowa Town Dry Run Owa Park and Curtin

Vast Sewer Line Map Through Riverside and Main Streets

The text outlines an extensive eight and ten inch vitrified sewer network across multiple streets including Riverside Main Water Street Mill Street and Grove. It details numerous manholes flush tanks lampholes and alleys with directions chiefly South West and East spanning hundreds of feet and ending at various junctions and intersections.

South Avenue Riverside Avenue North Mill Street Henly Street Julian Street State Road Water Street Sumner Street Main Sumner Streets Day Main Streets Broadway Day Streets Fifth Avenue East Street Olio Streets River Center North Streets High Center Streets North Ohio High Streets East Streets Center Street Fifth Anne West Street Obie Streets Western Streets Spring Street Sumener Decorah Streets Decorah and Fifth Strets Fifth Street Betwen Decorah Street Fourth Street Riverside Street Winneshiek Street Iverside Treet Mill Street Mill Streets Court Street River Street Water and Mill Strets Grove and Water Streets Main and Grove Streets Water Grove Sumner Montgomery Locust Oak Streets John Streets Washington Vernon and Washington Streets River and Vernon Streets Pearl and River Streets Mechanic Streets Sanford and Mill Sanford Grant West Grant Streets Vernon Rural Avenue County Road Ravine Street Winnebago Winnebago Street Winnebago Streets Jefferson Street Abeve Street Maple Maiden Lane Mechanie Street

Decorah sewer project plans and cost assessments outlined

Readable portions describe extensive eight inch vitrified sewer pipe layouts across multiple streets in Decorah, detailing manholes flush tanks and lampholes, alignment along Pearl Broadway Locust Oak and other streets, plus sections for disposal plants. The plan assigns main and branch sewer costs to abutting properties under city ordinance and state assessment laws.

Franklin Mechanic Pearl Broadway Montgomery Montgomery Street Locust Oak Streets Oak John Washington Lloyd Washington Streets St. Lawrence Railroad Street Maple Street Rural Avenue Maiden Lane River Vernon Streets Pearl Streets Grant Street Sanford and Mechanic Streets Grant Mill Streets Division Grant Streets Mechanic and Winnebago Street Vernon Street Court and Jefferson Streets Court Franklin and Franklin Street Mechanic Street Mill and Pearl Street Grove Streets A, BR Coffeen City Engineer Iowa Engineering Company City of Decorah State of Lowa Iowa Audh

City Of Decorah sewer contracts and bonds approved

The Decorah Iowa city council approves sewer work under A R Coffeen and Iowa Engineering Co. Contractor must post a 50 percent surety bond with city approved sureties and a 10 percent completion bond. Bonds issued to pay for outlet disposal and main sewers. special assessment certificates or bonds to cover costs. Hearing set for August 11, 1915 at 7:30 PM in City Hall for objections to the proposed resolution.

A. R. Coffeen Iowa Engineeringg Company Ity City of Decorah Iowa F. M. Hughes

New Treatment Claim By Dr Stockdale Promises Cure

Dr B A Stockdale of Des Moines Iowa announces a new absorption and illumination based treatment for weakness and nervous heart disorders, kidney and bladder troubles, and general systemic cleansing. He cites thirty years of study, offers free consultation, and invites letters for special appointments at the Utica Building in Des Moines.

B. A. Stockdale Des Moines Towa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republic Local Weather Report County News Centennial Mr. Farmer M. Burr Valdez College Parman's Dean's T. H. Johnson Haas Market Jas Welch Rexall Didertier Schimming Jim Wayne Ridgway Wagner Brothers B.A. Stockdale Winneshiek Hotel Utica Building
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