We and Our Neighbors A Rural Year In Review 1912
A survey of Iowa towns notes Leroy creamery output of 256220 pounds of butter, Steamboat Rock beer day on August 14, and Osage nursery with thirty eight acres of ever bearing strawberries. It records a fatal accident near Lawler on Martin Vandershide, Riceville bond approval for a $3000 steel water tower, and other regional happenings including steamer traffic on the Mississippi and a rare night heron sighting in Osage.
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Eagle Grove
Steamboat Rock
Gardner Nursery
Osage
Martin Vandershide
Lawler
Toenjes
Monticello
Riceville
Howard Kern
Charles City
Porto Rico
John O. Johnson
New Hampton
Cresco
G. L. Gill
Geo. H. Todd
Nashua
Decorah
R. Ulvilden
G. W. Skinner
W. Olson
M. Morgan
T. D. Kemler
Ole Johan Jansen
Louise Haugie
Mae Hauber
J. B. Dobson
Fire in Prosper Destroys Barn and Threatens Town
Fire spreads from a cow barn near the lumber yard in Prosper triggering a town bucket brigade. H C Hijerleidh drove through speed limits to reach the blaze as residents extinguished flames at depots and warehouses with buckets. The fire could not be fully stopped due to lack of fire protection.
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Prosper
H. C. Hijerleidh
Color plan for street lighting electroliers debated
The electroliers for street lighting are in place and need painting to prevent rust. Opinions vary with some favoring black olive green or dark green, while others prefer white to improve appearance. Public suggestions are welcome for publicity.
Bailey Visit Home After Pleasant Trip
Mr and Mrs N L Bailey arrived home last Friday after a pleasant tour by auto to Chicago to visit their daughter Mrs Mayer then sailed to Duluth stopping at principal points along the way for shore visits and sightseeing.
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N. L. Bailey
Chicago
Decorah Journal Shifts Publication Day to Wednesday Noon
The Decorah Journal changes its publication day from Tuesday to Wednesday noon to align readers across the county with all English Decorah papers released on Thursday mornings. The move consolidates weekly editions for more synchronized coverage.
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The
Decorah Journal
Decorah
No Services At Episcopal Church For A Month
With Rev. McVettie away on vacation the Episcopal church will not hold services for a full month. Local congregants are advised to check notices for updates and upcoming events once services resume.
Home Assembly Pleases Decorah with Education and Music
The Home Assembly under Mr. T. B. Turner opened Sunday evening, drawing growing interest in Decorah. The program featured Fay Maupin, Garnet Norman, and health talks by Mrs. Louise McIntyre, with Turner presenting cartoons and Goss’s Passion Play. Lectures on health and home economics follow daily, Mausin’s band providing musical prelude and concerts. L. H. Maus leads afternoon and evening talks on conserving the American home and human life. Special features include Pamahaska’s Pets, Col. Shields, and Ojibway Indians with a strong children's chautauqua component presided by Mrs. Maus.
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The
Home Assembly
T. B. Turner
Decorah
Turner
Fay Maupin
Garnet Norman
Whistler
Louise McIntyre
Mr. Turner
Robert Goss
Redpath Bureau
L. H. Maus
Pamahasika
Col
G. 0. Shields
Pamahaska
Col. Chields
Canadian Rockies
Winne shiek County Sangerford Elects Officers
At a picnic meeting held last Sunday at Gus Johnson's home near Nasset officers were elected. Oscar Winger was named President, Halvor Woldum Vice President, O H Lofeten Secretary, Albert Antinson Treasurer, Prof. C A Sperati Instructor, and Martin Woldum Assistant Instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Sangerford
Gus Johnson
Nasset
Oscar Winger
Halvor Woldum
O. H. Lofeten
Albert Antinson
C. A. Sperati
Martin Woldum
Meteor seen across northern Iowa from Decorah to Ames
The falling star reported by the Aerustican last week was observed widely in the northern part of the state from Fort Dodge to Ames. Descriptions match the Decorah sighting, with many residents in Eagle Grove reporting to have seen it and some becoming frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Ames
Thee
Decorah
Eagle Grove
Carp Catchers Report From Local Dams
Fishing news notes active carp at the Bernate dam with an 18 percent Tbs specimen. Two Riceville youths visited the lower dam and returned with a twelve pound pickerel, highlighting local angling activity despite slow game fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Oehler
Bernate Dam
Riceville
Tavener Bridge bid plans advance in state notice
The state highway commission has finally begun consideration of the Tavener bridge project. A separate notice invites bids to construct the bridge, with subscribers urged to read the Decorah Republican for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Tavener Bridge
Flags Over Court House Flag Duty Urged by Law
A state law requires flags to be raised over all public buildings on every pleasant secular day when weather allows. City and county officials are urged to comply, as the law covers the courthouse, city hall, and schoolhouse, enhancing the appearance of public buildings. City Attorney Nelson notes applicability to city hall as well.
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Court House
Iowa
United States of America
Board of Public Officers
Nelson
John Swailes Weds Amanda Krumm at Fort Atkinson
John Swailes and Miss Amanda Krumm were united in marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs James Farr in Fort Atkinson on Wednesday evening. C W Price officiated. The couple will reside in Orleans after a brief wedding at the Farr home. The groom, a longtime Winneshiek County resident, is well known locally.
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Spirit Lake Beacon
John Swailes
Amanda Krumm
Fort Atkinson
James Farr
C. W. Price
John
Decorah Burden Taxes Nine Cents This Year
The Des Moines Register and Leader calculates the effect of a 2,000,000 multiyear appropriation for capitol grounds on city taxes. In this judicial district Decorah faces a nine cent levy, Cresco one cent, New Hampton eight, Waukon nine, West Union nine, and McGregor ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Des Moines Register & Leader
Decorah
Cresco
New Hampton
Waukon
West Union
McGregor
Work Resumed on New Bank in Winneshiek County
Work on the Winneshiek County State Bank has stalled for a week due to an accident and lack of stone. No trim work remains, and only minor finishing is left. This week workers cut griffes on the two rough blocks flanking the building.
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Winneshiek County State Bank
Tongue twister about a rat and liver on a roof
A tongue twister about a rat running over a roof with a lump of raw liver in its mouth. The line invites repetition and rapid pronunciation for a verbal challenge.
Making Club House Iced Tea Suggestion
A timeless method for Club House Ceylon Tea uses one heaping teaspoon per pint of water with freshly boiled water. Steep six to eight minutes, then cool and pour over ice in a pitcher. Add sugar and lemon to taste for a refreshing drink.
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Club House
Ceylon Tea
Dr. Rosenthal
Decorah
Sunday mail delivery for lockbox holders approved
Postmaster Biermann arranged Sunday mail delivery for lock box holders after discussions with Inspector Farrell and the First Assistant Postmaster General. Previously only newspapers, newsdealers and hotels received Sunday mail. The change reduces labor for two Sunday clerks and requires no extra sorting effort. The post office will be decorated in white tints during summer, with marble untouched and plastering to be refreshed. A. M. Kelly holds the contract. work must finish by November 15.
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Biermann
Inspector Farrell
A. M. Kelly
Calmar Wedding Serves Two Local Couples in July 1913
Hymeneal notes record Miss Agnes Stromsodt and William Roy Mott uniting at Calmar with Rev. Paul Koren officiating. A second ceremony at Ridgeway Ta joins Nellie Mae Hathaway and Chester Garfield Williams with Dr. Arthur Bennett presiding, followed by a three course dinner and reception.
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Calmar
Agnes Stromsodt
Carrie Stromsodt
William Roy Mott
Bertha Mott
Decorah
Paul Koren
Mott
University of
Katherine Hathaway
Ridgeway
Nellie Mae
Chester Garfield Williams
Calvin
Jessie C. Thompson
Fayette
Arthur E. Bennett
Upper Town University
M. FE
Schuetz
Griffith
Upper Iown University
Minneapolis School of Music, Oratory
Rock Rapids
Towa
North Dakota
Calvin, N. D
Mrs Mott Announces Ready-to-Wear Orders From New York
Mrs Bertha Mott of Mott & Co. leaves for New York in August and offers to secure any special ready-to-wear goods or needed items for ladies in Decorah and vicinity who cannot procure them locally.
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Bertha Mott
Mott & Co
New York
Decorah
Painful accident at Marlow building injures worker
Brink Ward was injured Tuesday afternoon in the Marlow building when he stepped on a rusty nail protruding through a board. The nail pierced the sole of his shoe and fouled his foot, with the wound described as not serious but requiring immediate attention to prevent blood poisoning.
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Brink Ward
Marlow
Silent Reaper and Civic Remembrances Remembered
Obituary notices from Decorah and Bluffton recount the deaths of Mrs A M Perry of Seattle and Ellen McConnell O'Brien at Bluffton with details of family ties, graves, and church connections. Also noted are O N Bayne of Decorah, Orian Nilsen Ragne of Norway and Wisconsin, and John F Harmon of Decorah who died at the Soldiers Home Marshalltown after long service, with funeral details and past public roles.
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Wm. Knowlton
A. M. Perry
Seattle
Wash
Calista B. Knowlton
Michigan
Illinois
Winnishiek County
Iowa
Bluffton
Burr Oak
Decorah
Winnie P. Raymaker
R. W. Nugent
William Knowlton
J. &. Johnson
8. J. Fraser
Minneapolis
Methodist Church
West
Luke O’brien
Ellen McConnell
Terrence McConnell
McHenry Co
Winneshiek County
Luke O'Brien
Nellie
William
Chicago
Mike’ Courtney
Mary Bessie
Alice
Pat
Andrew
Terry
John Ryan
Canton
Dick Madden
Jimmie
Baby Luke
Howe
Mullen
Gossman
Brady
Pat McConnell
Woodstock
William McConnell
H. P. Johnson
O. N. Bayne
Orian Nilsen Ragne
Ulriks Prestegjild
Hardanger
Norway
America
Wisconsin
Johnson
Franklin Sampson
John Olson
Nels Holkesvik
Canoe Township
John F. Harmon
Marshalltown
St. Benedict’s Church
John Fox Harmon
Pendleton County
Kentucky
Old Town Infantry
Sherman
Seventeenth
Harmon
Mary F. Haley
Ithaca
Irene Zimmerman
Eau Claire
Wis
Harmon clan attends funeral in Superior presence
Harmon family and siblings gather for a funeral service with Dr. B Harmon M A Harmon Mrs P Keefe and Mrs R Madden among those present, plus brother Joseph Harmon of Superior Wisconsin. The tone highlights a genial temperament and delight in life’s brighter moments.
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Harmon
Dr. B. Harmon
M. A. Harmon
P. Keefe
R. Madden
Joseph Harmon
Superior
Wis
Talking Pictures On Stage At The Star Theatre
The talking pictures have played at the Star theatre all week and are said to give full satisfaction. A rehearsal was viewed Monday and after adjustments the system worked splendidly.
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Star Theatre
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A. K. Battey & Son
Leroy Creamery
Republican
Mary
Spirit Lake
New Bank
Valdez College
Mrs. Mott
Decorah Markets
the Silent Reaper
Winneshiek
Aateattiataittiiaatetaieta del OB
Decorah Een
A. K. Bailey Decorah
Iowa & Son (Inc
Racine
Ben Bear
Ibones
Wangler’s Drug Store
EF. J.parman
Meritos
Citizens Savings Bank
Curtin
Pres
Casterton
V. Pres
J. McKay
Cash
F. E. Cratsenberg
Asa’ Cash
R. E. Bucknell
F. W. Conover
F. B. Portman
John Curtin
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