Premium list issued for Winnebeshiek County Fair
The Winne shiek County Fair releases a premium list worth over 8000 dollars aimed at boosting attendance. The text highlights mispelled word contests with 5 3 and 2 dollar prizes and urges readers to submit word lists to Secretary L L Cadwell by August 15. It touts a new night fair and diverse midway attractions including the Merry go round Human Fly and Bowery dance.
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Winneshiek County
L. L. Cadwell
Aeruptican
Decorah
Awards Paving and Curbing Contract
The Cresco city council awarded a three block paving and curbing contract to Fred Carlson of Decorah. Work starts about August 1 at 1.60 dollars per square yard for paving and 0.24 dollars per linear foot for curbing. Carlson previously charged 140 dollars for paving and 22 dollars for curbing in 1915 Cresco.
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Cresco Plain Dealer
Fred Carlson
Decorah
Cresco
Carlson
Third Avenue
Huber Furniture
Moon Eclipse Delights Late Night On Clear Sky
Last Friday night a partial lunar eclipse drew many to watch as it began shortly after ten and ended near midnight. The sky was clear, making the event easy to observe on a warm night.
Decorah Defeated by Waucoma 7 to 1 at Fair Grounds
Waucoma defeated Decorah 7 to 1 in a Sunday baseball game at the fair grounds. Fort Atkinson saw Calmar win 7 to 6 in another matchup. California Growers solid peaches advertised by Tutchinson Grocery Co. as a distributor.
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Decorah
Fair Grounds
Waucoma
Fort Atkinson
Calmar
California
Tutchinson Grocery, Co
O'Brien Arrested After Shirt Dispute Turns Violent
Jack O'Brien from Chicago, working with a sewer gang in the area, resisted arrest after a dispute at the Resnik store on Water street. He attacked the shopkeeper over a 45 cent shirt, was subdued by marshal and bystanders, and jailed for 30 days or a $100 fine after pleading guilty to resisting an officer.
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Jack O'Brien
Dubuque
Chicago
Resnik
Water Street
O'Brien
O’brien
Marshal Johnson
Billy
O Brien
Whalen
Luther College to Build New Dining Hall in Decorah
Manager Mikkel Lone returns to Decorah to oversee a new dining hall project at Luther College funded through a May Minneapolis synod meeting. The 46 by 96 foot one story structure includes a kitchen area and a dormitory above, a basement storage, and relocates the college hospital. Total cost about 15000 dollars with A R Coffeen as contractor, completion expected early fall.
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Mikkel Lone
Luther College
Decorah
Synod
Minneapolis
College Hospital
A. R. Coffeen
How the corn grows under recent growing conditions
E. L. Beard measured eleven corn stalks at five PM on July 13 14 and 15 to record growth under the recent conditions. The data reflect the stalks' height changes across those dates in a small observational study.
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E. L. Beard
Corn gains likely higher than Beard's figure
The article suggests corn yields may exceed Mr Beard's estimates, noting possible frost but discounting it, grub damage in places, and that two days of data may understate the average by a factor of two, yielding about 6.85 inches.
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Beard
Obituary notices for Hegg and Gallagher families
Obituary notices report Jacob J. Hegg who died after a stroke and old age at his daughter's home in Decorah after eighty four years. Born in Burgund Norway in 1832 he emigrated in 1854 and settled in Wisconsin before moving to Winneshiek and Calmar townships. Surviving children include Nels Elizabeth and Mrs A W Olson. The second obituary records Mrs Patrick Gallagher who died at Maple avenue home after about a year of illness. Born in Sligo Ireland around 75 years ago she arrived in America at seventeen, lived in Bluffton then Decorah, with ten children surviving. Funeral services were held at St Benedicts and burial at St Bridget's.
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Jacob J. Hegg
A. W. Olson
Mechanic Street
Burgund
Norway
America
Dane County
Wis
Breta Barlow
Wisconsin
Winneshiek County
Madison Township
Calmar Township
Nels
Elizabeth Hegg
Olson
Hegg
Decorah
Union Prairie
Paul Koren
Patrick Gallagher
Maple Avenue
Gallagher
Sligo
Ireland
Chicago
London
Ohio
Bluffton Township
John
Nellie McConnell
Burr Oak Township
Patrick
Luke
Frank Donlan
P. J. Gallagher
Margaret Gallagher
East Dubuque
Bridget
Frank Gallagher
Mary Alicoque
St. Benedict's Church
Gorman
Dubuque College
Father Gallagher
Father Courtney
Father Whalen
St. Bridget’s Church
Bhifl‘ton
Congressional convention renominates Wm B Allison in West Union
Fifty years ago the West Union convention unanimously renominated Hon. Wm B Allison of Dubuque. A runaway injury left Lewis Hanson with a broken arm beyond Filbert's. The First National Bank reported deposits of 37 650.43. A Franklin Prairie race saw Marlow's black mare beat a Wisconsin horse by fifty feet. James Hutchinson prepared hay scales for public use.
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West Union
Wm. B. Allison
Dubuque
Lewis Hanson
Filbert’s
First National Bank
Franklin Prairie
Marlow
Wisconsin
James Hutchinson
Open weave horse cover offered at Schlatters
In hot weather a rider can ease a horse with an open weave horse cover priced at 1.25 dollars at Schlatters.
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Schlatter's
Decorah urged to stage another home coming
Matt Brown writes the Republican urging Decorah to host another home coming to reunite the old Decorah Drum Corps. He recalls 1909 memories and notes he will travel from Texas via Buffalo for the Shrine convention, with his mother visiting Michigan this summer. He plays with the Galvestom Shrines' band, a leading Shrinedom ensemble.
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Matt Brown
Texas
Republican
Decorah
Mr. Brown
Brown
Ith
C. Pr Brown
Michigan
Buffalo
Galvestom Shrines
Grace Protheroe Wins Willowie Ladies Medal
Grace Protheroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Protheroe, won the ladies eighteen hole medal at Willowie Golf Club with a net 86, breaking Mrs. H. W. Brown’s streak. Mrs Brown posted a net 91 with a 16 stroke handicap. Also noted is Mr. Hogan as a promising player if time permits.
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Cleveland News
Grace Protheroe
John Protheroe
Mra
Gene
H. W. Brown
Willowie' Golf Club
Intelligence of a Dog Laddie of St Paul Noted for Quick Car Return
The Airdale dog Laddie, belonging to Jesse A. Gregg of St. Paul, is said to be highly intelligent. In Decorah he accompanies the Gregg car, and in St. Paul, the bell ring in the garage prompts the dog to rush to the car. If the chauffeur is away, Laddie searches until he finds him and signals readiness. The dog is described as as intelligent as a tire horse when the gong rings.
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Airdale
Laddie
Jesse A. Gregg
St. Paul
Gregg
Decorah
Water sample from south well shows no colon bacillus
In a letter to Dr. A E Conrad city health officer Henry Albert director of the University laboratory reports the water sample sent June 25 to the State Board of Health Iowa City. Bacteriological exam shows one acid colony not colon bacillus while chemical analysis indicates slightly high nitrates and chlorine. He suggests the well may be receiving surface drainage and advises inspection and repairs before conditions worsen.
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A. E. Conrad
Henry Albert
University Laboratory
State Board of Health
Iowa City
Webster City Park Builds New Swimming Pool
Park commissioners in Webster City are excavating a swimming pool in No komis park. The 170 by 350 foot hole will reach about six feet deep and is welcomed by local residents as an ideal new recreation space.
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Webster City
Park Commissioners
Nokomis Park
Automobiles from Distant Points Seen on Local Streets
Automobiles from Tennessee Wisconsin Jamestown N C Sioux City and Chicago were observed on our streets this week. The report notes that cars from distant locations appeared during the week and adds a sense of varied origins in daily traffic.
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Tennessee
Wisconsin
Jamestown
N. C
Sioux City
Chicago
Shoe Dealers' Convention Held in Waterloo
Phil Hexom spent three days at Waterloo attending the annual session of the Town Retail Shoe Dealers' Association. Prominent shoe men addressed the gathering on store management, legislation, and related business matters. The convention was well attended and profitable.
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Phil Hexom
Waterloo
Town Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
New Ford Garage Under Way by John McCall
A Ford garage is being built just west of Thompson's Boat & Pattern Works. John McCall, experienced in repair work, plans to open soon with Ford as an exclusive feature, aiming to make it the headquarters for Ford repairs.
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Ford Garage
John McCall
Thompson's Boat & Pattern Works
McCall
Ford
Old Firearms On Display In Local Candy Store Window
In the west window of George Costakos candy store a collection of old firearms draws interest. One piece dates back over a century and the Mint lock musket is noted as a curiosity.
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George Costakos
Hotel Changes Hands In Local Property Deal
Carl Freeburg sells his interest in the Commercial hotel to James Meikle. Possession will be given the 1st of August. Freeburg plans to move to California to live near relatives and friends after closing his affairs.
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Carl Freeburg
James Meikle
Freeburg
California
Home Coming at Frankville Includes Oatmeal Wallpaper Roll Sale
Frankville prepares a town home coming in August with many former residents expected to attend. Plastmark's Wall Paper Store reports a shipment of 3000 rolls of Oatmeal Wallpaper imported and American goods in the newest styles will benefit customers.
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Frankville
Plast Mark
Foreman Victor Dahlsad Injured On Day Street Scaffold
Victor Dahlsad crew foreman for Fred Carlson suffered a sprained ankle after a scaffold he worked on on Day street teetered and threw him while he held a heavy cement block. He faces likely two weeks or more on the invalid list due to painful injuries.
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Victor Dahlsad
Fred Carlson
Birth of a Nation Moving to Charles City This Week
The Birth of a Nation that played in Decorah this week will continue at Charles City for the rest of the week. A Pullman sleeper car was brought down on No. 207 for the special arrangement and was moved out immediately after the show last night.
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Decorah
Charles City
Storms Lay the Grain in Recent Rains
The past week brought heavy rains and some wind that damaged grain crops and corn. In many cases rain beat the grain down while in others wind caused the damage. Corn damage is comparatively slight and the affected area is not large.
Warm Weather Report From Burr Oak Villages
Details from Burr Oak residents say Tuesday’s shade protected thermometers read 1M degrees, and they described the day as very warm.
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Burr Oak
Classified notices mix in Decorah area
The text lists several items and notices including help wanted for girls in Decorah and Kendrick, the sale of a nearly new 1910 Studebaker and a 1916 Mitchell six, trade offers with a Ford as part payment, a found item described as a gentleman’s blue serge suit, and a fort rental offer for a six room cottage with bath and sleeping porch, plus cheap second hand goods from Rud Bros.
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Decorah Team Laundry
Kendrick
Studebaker
Mitchell
Ford
R. Kh
Ter “Posten” Office
Decorah
Towa
Yeen Cresco
Ridgeway
L. F Orr
Fort
E. J. Hook
Rud Bros
Civic League Special Meeting at Courthouse Library
A Ladies Civic League holds a four o clock meeting tomorrow in the courthouse library room. Members should bring dues or leave them with officers during the week.
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Ladies’ Civic Vague
Court House
Rainfall Update for WinneSheik County Meter
The county gauge at Winne State Bank logs 1.79 inches of rain this month, well below the 3.95 inch average. The current total places the year near normal for precipitation.
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Winnesheik County
Decorah Market Report Shows Stable Hog Prices
In Decorah the market line remains quiet with hogs firm from 8.50 to 9.30 dollars. Dairy and eggs trend weak noting butter around 25 cents and guidance to preserve eggs while cheap. Parman's Drug Store advertises bottle egg preservers and dozen eggs. Hutchinson Grocery Co. promotes Califor nia Growers packed peaches and a case discount offer.
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Parman's
Pioneer Daniel Roarty Dies From Fall At Home
Daniel Roarty of New Hampton died after a fall through an upstairs window at his daughter's house. Mrs Tiernan witnessed him put to bed, then at ten o clock they found him fallen and dead about three hours later. The incident occurred in Chickasaw county.
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Daniel Roarty
New Hampton
Chickasaw County
Mr. Roarty
Tiernan
Teachers' Examination at Decorah in July 1916
Regular Teachers' examination for Uniform County Certificates set for July 26 27 and 28 1916 at Decorah under County Superintendent H K Miller No more home canning Save money labor and worry with California Viewers brand canned fruits from Hatelv inson Grocery Co Distributor
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Decorah
H. K., Miller
No Co
California
Iewers
Hatelvinson Grocery Co
Winne shiek County WCTU Convention Set in Decorah Park
The Winne shiek County WCT U plans its annual convention at City Park Decorah on Thursday July 27 A picnic dinner at noon a program at 2 pm and officers to be elected All interested are invited Mrs E N LOGSDON president Harvest time nears and apron repairs offered by P H Schlatter Trade at MILLER S sooner or lager 261f 15
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Winneshiek County
Decorah
E. N. Logsdon
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Jack O’brien
College
Serrresllin -Amsoow
MNSRA
Erie
Shoe Dealers’ Convention
McNess Sanitary
T. H. Johnson
Town
Canoe Township
Hesper Township
C.J. Steno
Prosper, Minn
Civic League Meeting
Dean’s
Automobile and Carriage
Prastmark’s
Decorah Markets
Hutchinson Grocery Co
W. C. T. U. County Convention
P. H. Schlatter
Miller’s
DR. Clark
Citizens Savings Bank
Jowa
Home OF Sound Banking
Wy-tenac Tickey
M. J. Soukup
Iowa
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