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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1914

Page

6

Power for Panama Canal from Gatun Lake Waters

In a detailed account of the Panama Canal’s power system, Gatun Lake waters drive turbines at Gatun and Miraflores, fueling tow trains, locks, and light. The scheme includes 7500 kva and 4500 kva plants, a 44,000-volt transmission system, and hundreds of substations to supply canal operations and ancillary facilities.

Gatun Lake Panama Canal Chagres Isthmus Gatun Pedro Miguel Miraflores Canal Panama Culebra Ocean Curtis Cristobal Balboa

Patents Granted to Iowans in Week Ending July 21 1914

The following patents were granted to Iowans in the week ending July 21 1914. Emil A. Anderson Swea City clutch gear adaptable variable speed gearing. John Gunnarson Bettendorf life boat. John Hohn Baldwin wrench. Edward J. Sampson Grand Mound tractor. August Schoendelen Davenport curtain fixture. Wm E Simmons Burlington door latch releasing device. Ralph G Taylor Davenport operating mechanism for dump door winding shafts assigned to Bettendorf Co. John Underratton Mocon ng miner’s ang er. Wm S Witter Toledo sparkplug. Subscribe for The Republican.

Tettendorf Miner’sanger John Underratton Mocing Sparkplug Witter Toledo

County News Notes From July 28 1914

Local items report visits and travels of residents from Castalia and nearby towns including J W Barrett G F Gunderson and families Anthony Bohr and others. Dozens attended picnics visits to Decorah Clermont Eldorado Spillville and Charles City with multiple auto trips and a recent heavy rain affecting harvest plans.

J. W. Barrett Castalia G. F. Gunderson McGregor Anthony Bohr New Hampton Wm. McManus Clermont Ed. Limbeck Decorah L. A. Meyer Eldorado West Union J. J. McManus Fleischer and Schultz Spillville A. N. Schmitz Camp Huber Florence Schilling New Hamp Ber Fred J. Figge Schneeberger Clinton Sobolik Ursula Meyer Arthalinda Meyer Clear Lake Mason City J. W. Meyer Cornell Riveland John Moe Andrew Meyer Catholic Ladies’ Club Theresa Schulze Charles City Chamberlin S. D Pointe Ossian Andrew Regina Carroll Bullard Catherine Holthous Anna Frerich Louis Frank Gehling Mabel Calmar Ashton

Burr Oak Social Notes Reflect Busy Village Life

July 28 1914 Burr Oak column recounts visits and greetings among locals. Numerous entries name residents visiting relatives in La Crosse Decorah Canton Cedar Rapids Prosper Boise and Minneapolis. The bustling list highlights neighbors hosting outings lawn parties and family gatherings across the week.

Jared Sharp Frank Nash la Crosse Florence Reed John Thompson C. Knowlton Prosper Frank Frye E. A. Teadington Roy Glice Mabel John Johnson the Gates Chas. Marsh Decorah Dave Darling M. D. Whitney Alfred Jewell Canton Claude Whitney P. SH. Whitney Ambrose Gates Marjorie LaCrosse Janet Milne Clifford Reed Little Son Chas. Reed W. H. Emmons Ben Ward R. E. Harris Cedar Rapids Frank Perry Paul Reed Roger Bandle Victor Clifford Headington FP. G. Maltby Ruth P. H. Whitney Aggie Rhce Darling Cedarmae Arlington Marsh W. C. Coup Burr Oak Helen Emery Peter Decker Erwin Minneapolis Wednes John Gates Mr. Gates S. A. Cleveland Herbert Bancroft Boise Idaho

Calmar social notes and visiting residents

A long list of Calmar area residents and guests, with brief mentions of travel and visits. Names include Carl Meyer, Allen Wise, Joe Hrnechek, Ben Bear, Henry Giesen, J. D. Becker, Waterbury, Adolph Novak, Gust Meyer, Elmer Ringoen, Florence Meyer, Elizabeth Tiller, Stuart Maharan, R. R. Page family, Gertrude Slebiska, J. F. B. Linde, Weselmann, Marie Etteldorf, Chas Gross family, Clayton Thoms, H. Ellingson, Jeanette Colter, Will Miller clan, Edward Meyer, and local social events such as an ice cream social hosted by the Calmar band. Also notes on church relations and visitors from Decorah, Cresoe, Ossian, Eldorado, and Decorah trips. A closing line mentions a factual statement about electricity and watchmaking.

Allen Wise Decorah Joe Hrnechek Ben Bear Calmar Henry Giesen J. D. Becker McGregor Ed. Waterbury Adolph Novak Son Spillville Gust Meyer Clinton Elmer Ringoen Ridgeway Florence Meyer Marie Etteldorf Ossian Dr. Horton Chas. Gross Fort Atkinson Clayton Thoms Central City ER. H. Ellingson Jeanette Colter Millbank W. V. Yager Will Miller Andrew Moon H. Miller Jacob Meyer Eldorado Edward Meyer Bertha Giesen Superior Wis H. J. Giesen Levert Ringoen Margaret Hugo Dessel Yankton Mary Shima Eda Jacobson Joe Shima Marguerite Brekke Savings Bank Carl Poshusta Louis Wangeness Stein Lee James Noble Mildred Bronson, Kas Novotny Chas. Smith Elizabeth Des Moines Carrie Miller New Trumpton Rev. Galbreth Randalia Colmar J Rev Giles Galbreth Norton’s Franklin Prairie Ada Vernie Deremo Leona Sorenson Clay Hill P. C. Delaney Freeport Madeline Rastetter R. F. Tyler Harold Dinger Roger Edmunds Jennie l Lucile Brickner John Stoskopf Sons Knut Graves Netteberg Glenwood Linda Coughlin Cornell Ward Allen H. D. Gross Blakeman R. Tyler James Garfield Oclwein Jennie Sanaker Burr Oak School J. D. Wolcott Pocahontas Richard Tyler Yeoman Hall Waukon Postville Frankville New Hampton Cresco Oelwein A. K. Sweitzer Lanark D. H. Leach Lenhart Minn L. A Sanaker H. O. Marietta Cora Johnson Idella Helen Alice Marietta Harmon Nellie Jewell McCallum Reed R. H. Stewart J. N. Headington A. T. Holton Lester Pearson Arthur Lomen Mel Johnson Waucoma Fay Hallman Harry Burnside

Freeport News Roundup and Local Visits

Freeport notes describe social visits from Decorah and Glenwood, church events, an ice cream social, road improvements, and teaching appointments. Residents, including Rev J D Wolcott and Miss Jennie Sanaker, are listed with friends and relatives in nearby towns. Football? No.

Local Social Notes From Centennial Area Gatherings

Centen nial residents and friends share weekend visits and events across Ossian Festina Calmar Postville and West Union. Names include John Moen Henry Monson Nellie Daniels Sophie Linderbaum Fritz Feltis Fred Sobolik Fay Harvey and Ray Runkle with relatives attending dances fishing and family gatherings.

Carl Sersland John Moen Joen Ossian Henry Monson John Allen Mason City Joe Weitgenant Elmer Rosa Fred Sobolik Pierre Feltis West Union Postville Tico Allen Ray Runkle Fay Harry Harvey Sophie Linderbaum Frieda Koeh Will Wiltgen

Ossian area visits and travels reported

Mrs Frank Boeckman visited relatives in Ossian last week. Mrs Clarence Miller and daughter Vada left Miller Town after a two week visit. Will Boeckman with Edith Tackla and Joe Ehlers headed to Cresco to see Dr Kessel about Mrs Ehler. Several families from Ossian joined Fayette area picnic. others toured Ellendale Minnesota to visit Will Ginapp. Aluminum shoes for damp work praised and a quip on wit ends the note.

Minn Bernice Hitchcock H. G. Ward W. H. Emmons C. E. Headman Einer Kippe Decorah Z. B. Landon Marian Price Cresco Nels Helen Cratsenberg-Steel St. Paul Whitney and Darling Alice Pierce Carl Pierce Dr. Kessel Branson Madding Pembine Wis Helen Reed Harold Glenn Reed Frank Boeckman Ossian Clarence Miller Vada Miller, Town Will Boeckman Edith and Tackla Joe Ehler

Notice in Probate for Sears Last Will in Decorah Township

To all interested parties in Winneshiek county Iowa you are notified to appear at the Court House on September 21 1914 at 2:00 PM to attend probate of the last will and testament of George Robert Sears late of Decorah township deceased. You must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated July 28 1914 Olal Kallevang Clerk District Court Deputy S J Moore Seal

Winneshiek County Towa George Robert Sears Decorah Township Winneshick County Olal Kallevang J. Moore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa A. K. Bartey & Son Power and Distribution Equipment Lake Gatun Pacific Ocean Gatun Hydro-Electric Station County News Carl Meyer St. Lucas Atlantic Ocean Centennial R. F. Gibson Winneshiek Hotel Chas. Trzcinski National Bank N. H. Adams Decorah, Iowa C.c.hagen Winnebago St
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