The Republic newspaper of Decorah Iowa history note
The Republican Decorah Iowa established 1860 published Thursdays by A K Batley and Son.
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A. K. Batley & Son
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
2
Purely Personal in Decorah Area on Various Travels
A roundup of Decorah and area residents visiting relatives, traveling to Minneapolis, St Paul, Milwaukee, Des Moines, and other towns. Notes include returns from Germany, new job moves, and family visits, with many names and small-town ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Haug
Ridgeway
Edna Haug
Minneapolis
Wm. Tobiason
Milford
Stella Olson
Cresco
L. R. Morrison
Chester
E. R. Acres
New Hampton
Sigurd Tolstad
Des Moines
Anton Arneson
Ruth Wood
Clarion
A. Anderson
Gus Carlson
Austin
Minn
Martin Jenson
Albert Lea
B. A. Teig
Korsrud
St. Paul
Clarence Haugen
Germany
Henry Courtney
Hazel
Dubuque
W. Emery
Albert Emery
Chauncey Emery
Stella Foss
P. G. Anderson
Shevilin
Decorah
Ada
Mary Lee
B. Lee
FE. A. Waterbury
McGregor
Morning Star
T. P. Kelly
Bluffton
Myra Moran
Alta Topliff
Milwaukee
A. Bradish
C. R. Dahly
Cresvo
A. O Nagelstad
Inwood
L. L. Birdsell
Earl
Mason City
Henry Schulze
W. C. Lurton
Chicago
N. S. Marsh
E. G. Opdahl
Worthington
C M. Wilson
George
F. A. Schreiber
Fort Atkinson
Herbert Smith
Anna M. Stevens
Sioux City
Jerusha Hislop
Mabel Halverson
Hopkinton
Siihler
Halstad
H. L. Coffeen
Washington, D. C
Joseph Shima
Arthur Dodd
Wash
Anna Salem
Fargo
N. C
J. L. Hanson
Lawrence Keefe
Anoka
H. Nolte
Bollinger
H. H. Hemmenway
Lansing
Colorado Springs
C. C. Bates
Wm. Damerow
Bea
Anna Donlan
J. B. Sehermerhorn
Sehermerhorn
Davenport
Waterman
J. F. Scott
H. E. Austin
Hooks Picnic At Henry Haas Ravine Draws Thirty Five
The Hook and Ladder company held their annual picnic in the Henry Haas ravine last Sunday. About thirty five people attended and reports say a very pleasant time was had by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook & Ladder Company
Henry Haas Ravine
Lyceum Season Opener October 30 With Oratorio Artists
The Decorah Lyceum season begins October 30 featuring the Oratorio Artists Agnes Kimball Elsie Baker Reed Miller Frederick Wheeler and Ward C Lewie a leading five member troupe. Followed by the Rawels November 12 depicting life in the South Seas through song story and pictures. Montraville Wood December 18 gyroscope lecture and demonstration. March 10 Strickland W Gillilan entertainer. Season ends March 23 with Dr Lincoln McConnell pulpit orator who recently received a call to Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
South Sea Islands
Lyceum
Montraville Wood
Lon
Strickland W. Gillilan
Lincoln McConnell
South
McConnell
Baptist Tabernacle
Atlanta
The Beauty of the Country in Winneshiek County
A Sunday county ride reveals lush corn fields along Freeport road where Rowan Bros. plant about twenty acres over six feet tall with tassels. John Finn farm shows fifty acres tasseling and near Rowan Bros. in vigor. M A Harmon reports corn beginning to tassel in Bluffton township. Tasseling corn on July 13 is noted as a record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Freeport Road
Rowan Bros
John Finn
Sfield
M. A. Harmon
Bluffton Township
Weather report mix up in Iowa city heat
F H Baker sent a June weather report to director Chappell of Des Moines. Chappell questioned Decorah heat claiming the city had the hottest spot in the state. Baker replied the thermometer was accurate but failed to keep up with others in town. He assured crops and residents were fine and mentioned Old Winneshick.
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F. H. Baker
Chappell
Des Moines
Decorah
Mr. Baker
George Harter Recovering After Mower Accident
George Harter, badly injured in a mower accident last week, is improving at the La Crosse hospital. Doctors hold hopeful outlook and a decision on possible amputation will come after several days, with favorable signs noted.
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George Harter
la Crosse
The Hospital Fund Progress Pushes Toward Goal
For the week ending yesterday noon the hospital fund gained 985 dollars and the total stood at 23,980 dollars. This leaves only about one thousand dollars to raise to secure the hospital for the farmers and citizens. The full amount is expected, but the final thousand will be the hardest pull due to few large subscriptions expected.
Another Bad Mower Accident in Decorah Area
Report of a severe mower accident near Decorah details Jesse Schoonmaker being dragged by a running mower on Elmer Rosa’s farm in Frankville township. He sustained deep cuts along his right side, arms, legs, and head but survived. doctors worked three hours to treat his wounds. The incident underscores the urgent need for a county hospital, as rural medical care remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Schoonmaker
Newton Schoonmaker
Decorah
Elmer Rosa
Frankville
Schoonmaker
Charles Daniels
Daniels
Jone
Royal Neighbors Lawn Sociable Aids Hospital Fund
The lawn sociable by the Royal Neighbors at Rock Island Park last week Wednesday evening drew a large crowd. The Merchants band performed and Len Larson’s sale was well received. Proceeds totaled 60 dollars and were donated to the hospital fund.
County History official revising Winneshiek sketches
Henry Gad of Clarke Publishing Company Chicago arrived in Decorah Saturday evening to spend two or three months revising biographical sketches for the second volume and overseeing portrait features for the Winneshiek county history project.
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Henry Gad
Clarke Publishing Company
Chicago
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Sunday Concert at City Park by The Merchants Band
The Merchants band will give another delightful concert at the city park next Sunday afternoon starting at 2 30 pm. Everyone is invited for a pleasant afternoon in the cool section of the city, regardless of downtown heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Band
Winneshiek County Officials Protest Tax Increase
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors, in an adjourned session, approved county building insurance and debated higher taxes. After a Des Moines intimation about land value rises, they appointed Chairman Meyer and Auditor Shea to travel to Des Moines to explain the county's stand and protest any tax increase. They departed Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
Shea
G. A. Meyer
Winneshiek County
Swarm of Bees Appears at Fred Beum Garden
Last Monday a swarm of bees appeared in the garden of Fred Beum causing a brief commotion. Fred used a hose to drive them away and John Bollinger with Mr Schlatter moved in a box to hive the swarm. Fred may harvest honey this fall but will not announce sales. buyers must extract honey themselves.
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Fred Beum
Fred
John Bollinger
Mr. Schlatter
Dr Jewell Home After Hospital Stay
Dr. P. M. Jewell and his daughters returned last Friday from Rochester hospital. He remains weak from the operation and recovery may be slow, though indications are hopeful for the future.
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P. M. Jewell
Rochester
Hat sale advertisement by Mrs F W Daubney
For the next three weeks she offers all trimmed hats at less than half price. Call and view the selection. Mrs F W Daubney invites customers to see the hats during the sale period.
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F. W. Daubney
Valder College Tuition Offer and Job Aid Details
A note from Decorah Iowa describes a $48 payment covering six months of tuition at Valder College with options in the Commercial or Shorthand departments. The new catalog lists hundreds of former students and the school helps over 150 students each year to find paying positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valder College
Decorah
Iowa
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the Hospital Fund
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the County History
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Soukup Jewelry and Victrolas
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