We and Our Neighbors News Snippet Summary
Caledonia population listed at 1697 and Postville forms a baseball team. Marshalltown census shows 3737 while Monona Chautauqua profits 879. Preston gains electric lighting and happiness. 383 Delaware births last year. Sparks' circus up on Preston branch in two weeks. Kingston area notes include Mason City Italians respond to arms call and church dedications in Nashua and Mason City.
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Caledonia
Postville
Marshalltown
Monona
Preston
Delaware County
Sparks’ Circus
New Hampton
Black Hawk County
Calmar
Rock Island
Swea City
Benton County Veterans’ Association
Vinton
Mason City
Old Country
St. Michael
Nashua
Keene
Asa Webster
Waucoa
Knights Templar
Spirit Lake
Wm. Korbel
Lawler
G. N. Ha
Minneapolis
Clay Township
Palo Alto
Decorah
Mable Holtey
Augusta Dahl
Kestirson
Iowans Brother War Hero Wangler Recovers at Home
Herman Wangler of Waterloo writes from Baden farm that he endures two wounds and longed to return to the front. He recalls bloodied trench fighting near an unnamed location and a shoulder wound near Kaunas Russia while his brother Anton serves and a brother-in-law fights at the west front.
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Herman Wangler
Anton L. Wangler
Wangler Drug Company
Waterloo
Ae le
Eek
Wangler
East Front
Kovno
Russia
Baden
Herman
Anton
West Front
Chas
J. Wangler
Decorah
Narrow Escape for Luther Band Party En Route
Dr Swebakken of Waukon and companions escaped serious harm Friday near Decorah after a car left the road into a ditch on the sand road south of Freeport. C N Houck found the vehicle, helped pull it free, and the party continued to town to attend the Luther band concert with Mrs Swebakken sustaining only a bruised hand.
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Swebakken
Waukon
Decorah
C. N. Houck
Freeport
Mr. Houck
Maintaining His Record In Saxon Endurance Test
J B Prank drives Car No 2 in the Saxon endurance test and maintains a high mileage per gallon. Recent reports show 2888 miles on 65 gallons with 2 quarts of gas and 17 quarts of oil used. He aims to enter Saxon in an open stock car race and may appear at the fair in August.
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J.B. Prank
Frank
Drowns at Basset Pastor Rev Mieyers Loss
Pastor of the Methodist church at Basset drowned Saturday evening in the river while Rev G 8 Lackland of Decorah and Mr Meyers conducted meetings. Meyers took boys to the river for entertainment, was swept away by the swift current. Lloyd Potter attempted rescue. body recovered after twenty minutes. Dr Niemack of Charles City pronounced life extinct.
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Mieyers
Basset
Mr. Meyers
No Picture Shows In Decorah Friday Night
No film screenings occurred in Decorah last Friday as the Lyric failed to show, and the Grand kept the Luther College band concert solo. Residents who stayed home enjoyed a pleasant evening on the lawn listening to the music.
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Decorah
Luther College
the Grand
Bears Factory Direct Suits and Suit Cases Storefront Ad
A factory direct sale promotion for suits and suit cases at Bear's showcases discounted apparel and accessories. The notice highlights available men’s and women’s formal wear along with accompanying luggage options suitable for travel.
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Bear's
State adopts 4.5 mill levy for next year taxes set
The state executive council fixes land and taxable values for the coming year. State tax levy remains 4.5 mills after a 0.4 mill cut. State net taxable value rises to 940 million dollars, up eight million from last year. County land values rise across multiple counties with most districts boosted 10 to 30 percent. Capitol extension levy stands at 17 mills, education 2.11, general state 2.22, total 4.5 mills. Capital extension act provides 150 thousand dollars annually for eight years, driving the reduction prior taxes. Livestock values fixed in 1913 remain unchanged with counties raising valuations where reports allowed.
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Allamakee County
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Des Moines Register
Winneshiek
Great fireworks display to Iowa City at county fair
The county fair will host a daylight fireworks show on Wednesday and Thursday August 18 and 19. The program features at least thirty exhibitions from mortars, with pieces depicting horseback riders, flags, birds, flowers and other figures. The Pain Fireworks Co. Chicago representative says Decorah’s selections set a new standard for the region. Also noted: flood trouble for workers near Burr Oak, and a court-ordered aid case for Rosa Jane Healy, five, sent to Town City Medical College for evaluation and potential treatment.
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Chicago
The
Pain Fireworks Co
Decorah
Towa
Frankville
J. Edward Healy
Rosa Jane Healy
Hobson
Aid
Town City
Medical College
Boy Bruised Leg After Woodchuck Jumping Tree Rescue
The 12 year old son of John McConnell fell about twenty feet while chasing a woodchuck in the woods. He broke his leg and lay for an hour before help arrived. Other boys assisted and he received care at home. The accident occurred while pursuing the animal rather than in a yard.
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John McConnell
Ben Bear to Make Seventy Ninth New York Trade Trip
Decorah notes an upcoming departure by Ben Bear for New York his seventy ninth journey to finalize fall and winter purchases. A long time citizen of Decorah near forty years, his return is expected early to assist with the county fair preparations.
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Ben Bear
New York
Decorah
Ben
Winneshirk County Horticultural Society Forms Show Committee
The Winneshirk County Horticultural Society met and appointed John Harter as Chairman with C O Lomen W T Symonds J C F Jagerson and W T Symonds on the executive committee to arrange next fall's show during the Northeastern Town Horticultural Society convention in mid November. Past shows in 1911 and 1913 were praised and a liberal premium list with cash prizes will be issued by the district society with more details to come.
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Winneshirk County Horticultural Society
John Harter
C. O. Lomen
W. T. Symonds
J. C. F. Jagerson
Weather week shows heat spike and record rainfall
The past week featured extreme heat with highs near 92 degrees on Thursday and mid 80s on other days, peaking in a rare hot spell. The heaviest rainfall of the year occurred, totaling 2.53 inches, pushing monthly rainfall to 5.73 inches above normal.
County Home Construction Advances With Brickwork Underway
Work at the county home has begun in good shape. The former superintendent Funke building was moved to a new foundation and crews will start erecting the new buildings next week. Bricklaying is led by Al Wooley.
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Funke
al Wooley
Predictions on weather lore and a rumored frost
An old English proverb links a dry or wet July 15 to forty days of dryness or rain. Last Thursday yielded a sunny day until six, then heavy rain. A notable city resident predicts a hard frost by September 15, claiming it will happen six weeks after crickets begin to chirp, based on hearsay from A. Meyer of Calmar.
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England
Golden Rod
A. Meyer
Calmar
Garage Completed for Frank Kunty in Decorah
The completed three story garage, turned over by A R Coffeen, provides ample room for a large stock of cars and is well lighted. The electric hoist passed testing last week and met contract terms. Mr Kunty is praised for a top business home in Decorah.
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Frank Kunte
Mr. Kuntz
A. R. Coffeen
Kunty
Decorah
Winneshiek County Fair Promises Fun and Exhibits
Promote as the best all round fair with instructive exhibits and wholesome entertainment. Warns readers of dates August 17 to 20 in Decorah Iowa. Mentions F H McMasters to visit July 27 at the Commercial Hotel for eye care. Notes Valdez College offers a one year Common English course for teachers and graduates. Alice Daniels advertises piano lessons. Par man’s Drug Store markets linseed oil white lead and mixed paints.
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Winneshiek County Fair
Decorah
Towa
Valdez College
Parman's
A Bluff Hold-Up by a Humorous Tramp
A jail inmate and self styled outlaw in a village bank pretends to draw a revolver from his hip pocket and demands money. The frightened cashier stacks cash before the man, who, after a moment, mutters he does not want the money and leaves.
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Decorah
Automobile and Bicycle Collision on Water Street
Tuesday evening an auto turning from Winnebago onto Water Street collided with Ole Queal riding uphill on Water Street. Ole was thrown and injured his leg, needing a crutch the next day. his bicycle was severely damaged. The same car then struck a second bicycle on Broadway, damaging it without injuring the rider. Legal action is expected in the first crash, as the driver allegedly sped beyond the limit.
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Winnebago
Water Street
Ole Queal
Ole
Broadway
Winneshiek Fairgrounds space rentals urged for August fair
Notice invites all parties seeking lunch or dinner spaces, novelty stands, or other rental space during Winneshiek’s big fair on August 17, 18, 19 and 20 to apply promptly to L. L. Cadwell, Treasurer.
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Winneshiek
Me. L. L. Cadwell
Picnic In Haas Ravine By Hose Co Two
Hose Company No 2 will hold the first fraternal picnic of the year next Sunday inviting friends to spend the day in Haas Ravine north of the city.
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Hose Co. No. 2
Haas Ravine
Decorah Merchants Band to Perform Next Sunday
Weather permitting, the Decorah Merchants band will give a concert at the city park next Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The Winneshiek County State Bank announces five hundred additional fireproof safe boxes for secure storage of valuable papers, guarded by a modern burglar alarm system. Call to inquire about a box.
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Decorah Merchants Band
City Park
Lge
Winneshiek County State Bank
Teachers Examinations Set for Decorah County Rooms
Examinations for Teachers Uniform County Certificates will be held at the County Superintendent's room in Decorah on July 27, 29 and 30. Also advertised are a liquid egg preserver sold at Parmans drug store and a Panama hat promotion at Bear's with prices listed.
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Decorah
Parman’s
Farmer invites curiosity stones and dinner at St. Cloud Hotel
Mr. Burr invites Tam to bring stones for evaluation promising gain. He offers dinner at the St. Cloud hotel to get acquainted and view the collector’s finds. This notice suggests an informal social/trade invitation in a local setting.
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Tam
St. Cloud
M. Burr
Valdez College Offers Short Courses and Free Tuition Deal
Valdez College in Decorah Town announces complete business and shorthand curricula with two months of free tuition plus a special preparatory and review course to boost student readiness. The program targets new enrollees seeking accelerated skills in business and shorthand fields.
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Valdez College
Decorah
Town
Builders Update: Homes Rise Across Town in Augustison Ward
Carpenter Steine begins finish on the Augustison bungalow opposite the fair ground while Peter Jensen works on a lot adjoining his third ward home. Torger Moen starts a house opposite the ash ground for his son Theodore. Philip Hexom, Ben Bear, J A McCusker, FE E Berg, and N O Aschem advance projects. Park Commissioner Larsen and R A Miller move forward on garages and cottages as Borger Hanson nears plaster and shingling stages.
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Steine
Augustison
Fair Ground
Peter Jensen
Torger Moen
Theodore Moen
Philip Hexom
Ben Bear
J. A. McCusker
FE. E. Berg
N. O. Aschem
Larsen
Upper Broadway
R. A. Miller
Elmer Gibbs
Borger Hanson
Swarm Of Bees Settles In Court House Grounds
An unusually large swarm of bees settled on a small tree on Winnebago street near the courthouse. County Recorder Allen Wise opened a large box, swore in Denny Horan as assistant, and the bees were gathered into the box and removed without any stings. Allen quipped that the bees knew him as spectators watched from a safe distance.
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Court House
Winnebago Street
Allen Wise
Denny Horan
Allen
A Little Reminiscence at the Schrubbe Building
Tuesday morning at the Schrubbe building Brink Ward worked with plaster as in the past. He recalled fifty years ago plastering the wooden post office building by C. E. Dickerman with J. R. Slack as postmaster and Geo. W. Adams as clerk.
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Schrubbe
Asterers
Brink Ward
C. E. Dickerman
J. R. Slack
Geo. W. Adams
Brink
McNutt’s Dam
Unusual singing classes offered by Mme Ohlson-Salem
Special announcement invites all ages to join class singing with Mme Ohlson-Salem for oratorio or opera study. Ten cents per lesson. Public performances planned. Mme. resident until the war ends. final rehearsals to be led by Josiah Zure of the Metropolitan Opera. Apply by mail. next rehearsal Friday August 27 1915. Bear's offers straw hats at half price.
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Madame Ohlson-Salem
Mme. Ohlson-Salem
Josiah Zure
Metropolitan Opera House
New York City
Mme, Oulson-Solem
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Basset Pastor
Iowa City
Federal Bridge Company
Burr Oak
Plymouth Rock
Weather Report
F. H. McMasters
Karl D. Fisk
Commercial Hotel
Alice Daniels
W. Broadway
Iowa
Will
Mr. Farmer
Duo
G. Schimming
Peter Johnson & Sons
Skating Macks
General Film Co
Mack
Mary
Island OF Regeneration
Little Mary Pickford
Fanchon
Tess
Lottie
Jack
Pickford
PATHE
C. C. Hagen
R.H. Miller
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