Local Notes and Notices From Decorah and Surroundings
Regional items report on population changes in Iowa towns and counties, a canning factory effort in Charles City, a $40 000 bank building planned in Eb, a packing plant idea for Monticello area, and a fishing fine for Elmer Goodell. It also notes a canceled interstate firemen tournament, canoe accident near Independence, and overdue letters at Decorah post office.
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Iowa Falls
Ames
Chickasaw County
Charles City
Bremer County
Independence
Decorah
Lavina Sneva
K. Selhune
Gorge Parks
Louis Kyma
Dolson
Airdome
Empire Theatre
Elmer Shurson
Saxon Endurance Runs Plan Dual Water loo Tours
The Campbell Saxon Auto Co of Waterloo announces two endurance runs to set a 150 mile per day record for thirty days in Saxon cars on routes from Waterloo through Decorah and Osage area. Cars depart every other day with newspaper men checking all stops. Burglary incidents include Walter Bucknell garage break in and B RB Bucknell barber shop theft with about 20 dollars found. No suspects yet.
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Campbell-Saxon Auto Co
Waterloo
Decorah
Jesup
Independence
Declwein
Strawberry Point
Edgewood
Colesburg
Elkport
Elkader
McGregor
Postville
Waukon
Calmar
Fort Atkinson
Waucoma
West Union
Fayette
Sumner
Tripoli
Readlyn
Osage
Hudson
Reinbeck
Grundy Center
Parkersburg
Allison
Clarksville
Greene
Charles City
Rudd
St. Ansgar
Little Cedar
Riceville
Cresco
Elma
New Hampton
Nashua
Waverly
Cedar Falls
C.D. Alstad
Walter Bucknell
J. J. Marsh
B. RB. Bucknell
Wim
J. W Wausewirth
Trout Run
County census shows gains in most townships and Decorah
The revised county census lists Bluffton largely unchanged at 632 and the county total at 22 230, with eleven townships down and others up. Decorah city reports 4 007 residents, up 415 in five years, while actual city population including outskirts may exceed 4 100.
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Calmar Corp
Prune Ick
Hergey
Castalia
Bloomfield
Springfield
BONE
Cove
Sumner
Aaa
Fremont
Hesper
Washington
Highland
Burr Oak
Bluffton
Glenwood
Frankville
Decorah
Decorah City
Bluffton Township
Calmar
Jackson
Lincoln
Military
J. H. Hargreaves
Ceeeees
Gbs
Skercers
Hargreaves
America
Henry Haas
John Seekatz
Kornmeyer
Decorah High School Closes as Class Week Celebrates
Decorah public schools end for summer with commencement week events. Rev Otto E Schmidt delivers the Baccalaureate at United Lutheran church. The class of 1915 performs The Dream That Came True at Grand Opera House. Dr Joseph F Newton gives the class day address Thinking Ahead After School What. Eighth grade presented to Board of Education by Supt Eva M Fleming. Vera Bucknell praised for perfect attendance and punctuality as the class of 1916 prepares for Minnesota University next fall.
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Decorah
Otto E. Schmidt
United Lutheran Church
Schmidt
Grand Opera House
Joseph F. Newton
Newton
Ht. H. Green
Ruth Helwig
McDowell
Baum
Sping
Board of Education
Eva M. Fleming
Florence FE. Bucknell
George Byron Chandler
Louise Helene Dale
Wesley Paul Dameron
George James Frye
Martin Leonard Hankenson
Anna Henrietta Haberly
Stella Amanda Hamre
Norma Hangen
Harriet Antonin Hillhoe
Estella
Julia Johnson
Inga Thea Lovage
Kemmeth Makepene
Stanley Milton Matter
Jeanette Clairean Ness
Martha Louise Nesheim
Esther Jerem
Johanne
Nellie Amelia Sivisen
Clara Lansrud
Fred Ujalmar Carlson Mae Bertha Baker
Arnold C. Sorenson
Alice Charlotte Vick
Peter Gilbert Ellickson
Emil Wilhelm Dameron
Almeds
Emily Cutting
Lachla Magdelene Mille
Walklemar F. Schmidt
Evelyn Samuelon
Vera Bucknell
Minnesota University
Jahe
Dogs Likely Outnumber Decorah Citizens Herald Tax Push
City officials warn Decorah residents that almost as many dogs as people exist and only about forty have paid the dog tax. Clerk Hughes urges timely payments and notes impounded animals may be disposed if not redeemed, advising owners to act soon.
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Decorah
Hughes
Marshall Johnson
Twentieth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Twenge
Saturday marked twenty years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Tollef Twenge. A surprise gathering of neighbors and friends at their home featured baskets of good things, music, and a seventy piece dinner set presented as a keepsake.
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Tollef Twenge
Commencement Exercises Delayed To June Fifth
Eighth grade scholars from county country schools could not reach Decorah for the planned Saturday program. County Superintendent H E Miller postponed the exercises to June 5 after a call from State High School Inspector A C Fuller. A hoped for sunny week and City Park as assembly ground set the stage for a large gathering of pupils, parents, and teachers. Additional graduates listed include Clara Rognilen, Willard Bakken, Idella Bakke, Leona Tamsey, Ella Rognlien, Norma Storla, and Gilbert Gilbertson.
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Decorah
H. E. Miller
A. C. Fuller
Miller
Improvements surge as weather cooperates around town
Improvements rush ahead on numerous projects led by George Brunner & Son at the Ben Bear home with roof soon. Morrison & Kuntz garage nears second story, Schrubbe building brick work begins, Wolding garage progresses fast, Borger Hanson superstructure rises opposite park, E. E. Berg foundation near completion, S. A. McCusker foundation excavation nearly done, west-end land grading underway. Flemming Tires auction draws many bidders for 320 acre Fremont township farm. A. J. Scheidemantel buys at 101 per acre.
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George Brunner & Son
Ben Bear
Morrison & Kuntz
Court Street
Schrubbe
Winnebago Street
Wolding
Main Street
Borger Hanson
Park Playground
E. E. Berg
A. McCusker
Flemming
Fremont Township
A. J. Scheidemantel
Calmar
Winneshiek
Horse's Kick Proves Fatal for Pleasant Township Man
Ole Halland, employed on Eldine Ellingson's farm in Pleasant township, died Tuesday at 3 PM from injuries suffered last Friday when kicked by a mare. He was struck in the right groin above the appendix as he passed by the animal near a young colt. Dr. F. R. King of Highlandville treated him, but inflammation and peritonitis developed and proved fatal. Halland was well known in Decorah for once running a feed store on Washington Street.
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Ole Halland
Eldine Ellingson
Pleasant Township
Halland
F. R. King
Highlandville
Decorah
Washington St
Summer Opens After Rainy Spell
Summer has arrived with sunshine after weeks of rain and gloom. The piece notes a few straw hats while warm weather is not yet straw-hat level. The piece adds a fact that German textile industries employ more women than men.
Valder College Closes After 27 Years
The Valder College closes tomorrow marking its twenty seventh year as one of the era’s most successful schools. An early student recalls small enrollments in the past and praises the thorough instruction and strong aim to aid students. The institution’s long line of graduates has progressed in various professions.
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Valder College
Valder School
Harold Swenson Narrow Escape At Race Track
Sunday evening Harold Swenson sped his motorcycle around the track, aiming for a record. He drifted toward the outside at the lower turn, struck something, and was thrown. the bike flipped and landed against the fence with Swenson beneath it. He was unconscious briefly but revived. Dr. Jewell found no serious injuries, though the motorcycle was badly bent.
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Harold Swenson
Swenson
Jewell
Decorah Chosen as Site for Next Group Four Bankers Meet
At a Waukon meeting of Group Four bankers Decorah was selected as the conference site for the next year. The decision follows discussions on locations and logistics for the regional gathering.
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Decorah
Waukon Decorah
Californians Take Notice from Mil waukee road agent
John Cook excursion agent of the Milwaukee road returned to West Union from the Panant exposition and claimed Decorah Iowa would supply a special train of nine cars with 176 passengers including a 62 piece band to travel.
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John Cook
Milwaukee Road
West Union
Argo
Iowa
Decorah
Reappointed Burrow Postmaster Herbert Ward
The daily news notes the reappointment of Herbert G. Ward as postmaster of Burrow, marking continuity in local federal service. Ward resumes duties and authority over local mail operations, with the appointment confirming his ongoing role.
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Mie
Herbert G. Ward
Burrow
No Crop Reports From Winneshiek County Assessors
Census duties relieved county assessors of reporting crops for last year. City and town assessors remain obligated. The Repurtican notes the statewide change affects rural areas differently from urban jurisdictions.
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Winneshiek
Decorah Market Report Shows Mild Shifts Across Commodities
Local markets display minor changes with wheat near 125 to 81.35, oats steady at 420 to de, hogs firm around 86.50 to 87.15, corn scarce, eggs Me, and dairy butter Se. These readings reflect a subdued trading day with no major price shifts.
Ingvoldstad Sells East Main Street House to Hang
Real estate transfer shows W B Ingvoldstad selling the East Main street residence next to Mrs D A Lee to Ed Hang. The transaction records the seller buyer and property location in a concise transfer notice.
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W. B. Ingvoldstad
Ed. Hang
East Main Street
D. A. Lee
Every Man a Debtor to His Profession Motto
A compact quotation from Bacon urging professionals to seek approval and earn profit by duty to their craft. The remark frames ethical obligation as reciprocal: individuals must repay support by contributing to their field as helpful, exemplary members.
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Bacon
Jewelry Repair Offered By Parman’s Jewelry Department
Safety first does not mean dodging responsibility. Repairing done in the finest workmanship possible in Parman's Jewelry department. The next time you have any broken down watches or jewelry to repair, give us a trial.
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Indianapolis Star
Parman
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A. K. Bailey & Son
Tof
Decorah “Markets
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
McCall's
Wayne
Palm Beach
Skinner
Mott & CO
Paramount Pictures
Daniel Frohman
Alice Dovey
Paramount
Itala Co
Italy
Dainty Marguerite Clark
Mary Pickford
Strand Theatre
New York
Tell Wandlie
Helen Gardner
Norleigh Diamond
Norleigh
H.F. Thompson
West Water Street
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Decorah, Iowa
Nyal
Wangler’s Drug Store
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