Hospital funds assured as Decorah plans final steps
A large Decorah meeting at city hall heard the hospital finance committee report near completion of fundraising. Subscriptions reached about twenty five thousand two hundred dollars with total local giving approaching forty thousand dollars and plans to support both construction and an operating fund. The committee empowered to proceed with incorporation, ground purchase, and all arrangements to establish the hospital, adding W H Smith to the committee. Citizens urged further contributions to ensure a robust start and county welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Fair City
Commercial Club
Baker
H. J. Green
Bear
W. H. Smith
F. J. Curtin
Bach
Nasser
Decorah
Roy Relf
Green
Geo. Hislop
Electroliers
Auto Route Mail Carrier Dives Into Motor Delivery
KR F Tyler, rural route No 4 carrier, now uses a runabout automobile to deliver mail. He covers his territory in record time and returns home daily to his family and occasional swims or bass fishing. Mr E W O’Meara of Dubuque visited Decorah last Friday to have his eyes treated by Mr Conigisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. F. Tyler
E. W. O'Meara
Dubuque
Decorah
Conigisky
Injured Rev. Orlando Ingvoldstad in buggy accident
Rev. Orlando Ingvoldstad and his wife were returning from Morris to Morris after a stop in Lisbon when a frightened horse bolted across the Rock Island tracks. The animal fell four miles out, the bit broke away, and Ingvoldstad suffered a dislocated knee while his wife was severely shaken. both were cared for at the Walker home with Dr. Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Ingvoldstad
Morris, Ill
Otto E. Schmidt
United Lutheran Church
Morris Daily Gazette
C. Ingvoldstad
Minneapolis
Austin Osman
Lisbon
Rock Island
Wm. Powers
Ingvoldstad
Morris
Fred Walker
Walker
Walsh
Hawaiian Ball Team at Decorah Fairgrounds Monday
Manager John Evenson of the Decorah ball team announces a game with a Hawaiian baseball club at the fairgrounds next Monday after noon July 28. The game starts at 3 30. The visitors differ from the Luther College team that played earlier and come with a reputation for knowing the great American game from A to Z. Islanders are noted as strong athletes and it should be worth watching these Hawaiians play.
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John Evenson
Decorah
Fairgrounds
Luther College
Island
America
Well Kept Apples from Locust Farm Preserve Fall Harvest
A. M. Thune of Locust showed Northwestern Greening apples to Decorah acquaintances. Picked last fall, the firm cream colored fruits seemed expertly kept, though Thune stored them in cellar barrels like potatoes. Only about six spoiled since spring. he will soon eat this year’s crop. The ancient tree on his farm, unsprayed, remains healthy and productive.
Alfalfa Growth Report From Bloomfield Township
A. W. Oxley of Bloomfield township reports his first alfalfa cutting in June. Samples sent to the Republican show 34 to 39 inches of growth in 38 days since the initial cutting. Plants are thick with leaves and blossoms, foliage rich and green, indicating strong growth. The Republican invites other growers to share similar results with this forage crop.
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A. W. Oxley
Bloomfield Township
Rr/PUBLICAN
Calmar Water Tower Bursts Over Milwaukee Tracks
The Calmar water works tower burst yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The top collapsed, the roof fell inside, and staves broke about five feet from the bottom. The 80 foot steel tower stood above Milwaukee passenger tracks, causing a brief uproar in the quarter and leaving the town without protection in case of fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar Water Works
Milwaukee
Improvements at fair grounds proceed for fall exhibition
Workmen have long been busy upgrading the fair grounds. A new fence rises on the west along Trout Run road and a north fence follows the added ground purchased. Stock pens will be rearranged later, to be placed at the northeast corner of the grounds.
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Trout Run
Thomas Buys Asseln Property In Fifth Ward
On the previous Monday F D Thomas closed a deal with John Asseln for his residence and seventeen acres in the fifth ward. The purchase price is $8450 with possession on March 1 1014. Asseln retains the small brick dwelling between his home and Mrs C W Burdicks.
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F. D. Thomas
John Asseln
Fifth Ward
Mr. Asseln
C. W. Burdick
Fixtures Arrive for Germann Store Opening August 15
New fixtures for P. A. Germann's store in the Citizens Savings Bank building arrived Monday and workers are installing them in preparation for the August 15th opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Germann
Citizens Savings Bank
Karl D Fisk Eyesight Specialist Visit Highlight
Karl D Fisk a noted eyesight specialist has made visits to Decoral for two decades and is recommended as a top consult for glasses. At the Winneshirk hotel he will be available Tuesday and Wednesday July 29 and 30 to discuss eyewear options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl D. Fisk
Winneshirk Hotel
Chautauqua Tent Opens In Decorah With Noted Acts
The Home Assembly Chautauqua under T. B. Turner opens in a 90 by 120 foot tent on Court street July 27 with reserved seats and electric lights. Acts include Pamahasika and His Pets on July 29 and Ojibway Indians August 1 with the Passion Play Hiawatha, plus Garnet Norman, Maupin Band, and Robt. Goss moving pictures in color.
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The
Home Assembly Chautauqua
T. B. Turner
Court Street
Congregational Church
Decorah
Garnet Norman
Frank Beard
Thomas Nast
Maupin
Chautauqua
Robt. Goss
New York City
Old World
New World
England
Tnida
Africa
China
Pelaies Ams
An Erratic Star Draws Attention in Sky Display
A bright star seen Monday night around eight near forty five degrees in the western sky suddenly plunged toward the horizon. It zigzagged midway before vanishing, leaving a white luminous streak across the heavens. The unusual sight prompted much discussion among onlookers.
Motion Picture Competition in Decorah This Week
Decorah sees fierce rivalry in film. Star manager Stewart announces English motion talking pictures for July 28 to August 2. Relf and Wolfgram of Princess and Empire secure Edisograph talking pictures for the last half of the week. The move guarantees top offerings in local cinema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Stewart
the Star
Messrs
Relf and
Wolfgram
Princess and Empire Houses
Johnstown High Names Bookkeeping Instructor
Rey Fitch, previously connected with Valder, has been appointed as an instructor in bookkeeping and typewriting at Johnstown High School in Johnstown Pennsylvania. Fitch is a Decorah High School and Valder College alumnus.
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Valder
Rey Fitch
High School
Johnstown
Mr. Fitch
Decorah High School
Valder College
Decorah civil service official named secretary at Commission
F. J. Powers assistant postmaster is appointed secretary of the Civil Service Commission at Decorah. He is joined by City Carrier R Price and P. T. Hustvedt money order clerk. A grand ball is planned at Marsh Hall Decorah Tuesday evening August 12 with Remlin's Harp Orchestra Red Wing Minn providing music. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Powers
Civil Service Commission
Decorah
R. ©. Price
P.T. Hustvedt
Marsh Hall
Remlin
Harp Orchestra
Red Wing Minn
Bear to New York on 76th merchandise quest
Ben Bear leaves today for two weeks in New York seeking stock for the Square Dealing Store. He has long labored in this task to ensure selection and patron satisfaction, with Mrs. Bear accompanying him to Chicago to visit their daughter Mrs. S. G. Heller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
New York
Bucknell Receives Approval for More Black Bass Shipment
Deputy game warden Bucknell announced that the U S fish hatchery at Manchester approved his request for more black bass for the Upper Town river and the shipment would arrive within fifteen days. The Decorah Red and Gun Club aims to stock streams to improve fishing statewide within a year. A letter from State Game Warden Hinshaw said the Decorah Rod and Gun club would be remembered for fair bayous and the Upper Town river would get its share of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Bucknell
U. S. Fish Hatchery
Manchester
Upper Town
Decorah Red and Gun Club
Bucknell
Hinshaw
Mississippi
Decorah
Electrolier Installation Nears Completion
Poles for the electroliers are set and lamps and wiring remain. Mr. Coughlin says completion and lightning readiness will occur by Saturday night though exact activation time is uncertain. Globe globes arrived Monday and if not lit Saturday, a brief notice will announce the soonest night.
New Brand of Cigars From Frank Helwig's Shop
The Lincoln cigar business is busy as Frank Helwig plans a new ten cent cigar. He expects to offer a clear Havana with a Sumatra wrapper called Le Buena in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Helwig
Havana
Airdome Set Up On Firemen's Lot For Cool Evenings
Wolfgram runs an airdome on the firemen's lot at the west end of Water street. A large commodious tent provides a cool pleasant venue for showing moving pictures on warm evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfgram
Water Street
Auto Kills a Dog in Road Collision Near Baptist Church
Monday night an automobile turning a corner by the Baptist church struck two dogs playing in the road. A dachshund owned by Frank Linzenmeyer was injured so severely that it had to be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Churel
Frank Linzenmeyer
English Services at First Lutheran Next Sunday
The First Lutheran church will host English services next Sunday with Rev. 8. B. Hustvedt of Cambridge Massachusetts occupying the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
8. B. Hustvedt
Cambridge,Mass
Proposals for Hospital Site and Related Notices
Proposals for hospital site bids due by August 15, 1914 with cash sale terms and possession details. Committee may reject bids. Also notes a Saturday sale of goods at ridiculously low prices and a hospital benefit event at Rock Island Park with cream and cake. Proposals due August 9, 1913 for steam heating at St Wenceslaus church Spillville Iowa.
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Ren Rear
Women’s Relief Corps
Rock Island Park
St. Wenceslaus Church
Spillville
Iowa
Thos, Ballon
Abs
Towa
Do You Drink Iced Tea Club House Ceylon Tea Ad
An advertisement urges iced tea lovers to try several packages of Club House Ceylon Tea described as fancy drinking tea with light liquor and rich flavor. The seller is listed as Fred J. Rosenthal.
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Ceylon Tea
Fred J. Rosenthal
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Lester Lowery
New Richland
Canton
Harmony
Henrietta Mahaffy
Trenton
American Hog Post Co
Jefferson Building
Peoria
Tragy & Hanson
Prestolite Exchange Service
Fisk Tires
Peter Johnson & Sons
Ceylon
Fantun
Club House
Fred. J. Rosenthal
Timothy
N. H. Adams
A. K. Battny & Son
Calmar
Asseln
Home Assembly
C. M. Wilson
Pamahasika
Johnstown, Pa
Airdome
Auto
Ren Bear
Decorah Republican
Meritos Remedies
Heller
Heller’s
Selz Royal Blue Shoe Store
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