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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
11
Humorist Strickland Gillilan heads to Decorah for a Chaptanqua appearance next week Wednesday. He explains a seven year old’s protest, his daily story plan, and his plan to publish a book of the twenty six chapters written during his April trip.
Wisconsin law will close all saloons on Mississippi River islands under Wisconsin jurisdiction by July 1. Island bars opposite northeastern Iowa towns have thrived since prohibition began in Iowa in 1916, with Bergman’s Island near McGregor and Prairie du Chien Island opposite North McGregor noted as popular venues. The Bergman’s Island site, once the Warehouse, ran a gasoline ferry called the snake boat and kept an ice boat in winter.
Residents with vacant plots plant to cut living costs as grocers report unprecedented demand for garden seeds this spring. Some shops ran out and ordered fresh supplies by telegraph to meet growing interest.
Fayette county firms advance electric power plans by forming Northeastern Town Power Co with authorized capital of 750000. The venture follows C. Miller & Sons of Clermont, operating as Turkey River Power Co, which announces incorporation of the new company.
The United States directs twelve steel barges and towing gear to haul high grade iron ore from the Waukon iron mines nine miles north of Waukon Junction to St. Louis blast furnaces. Ore is rail to Waukon Junction for Mississippi steamboat shipment for armor plant use.
At the Bradford hotel in Storm Lake on Sunday guests first tasted a curious dish then asked for more. Chef Bowers ground the heels and trim of bread, mixed them with real flour, and served a palatable bread. He plans to repeat the recipe.
Bells will toll for five minutes at the start of each hour from 3 PM to 10 PM on June 24th Flag Day across the United States. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia will begin with chimes of the Star Spangled Banner. Banks stay open June 14th until 10 PM for Liberty Loan subscriptions.
Benjamin Schultz a Waterloo junk dealer paid $10,000 in full for Liberty bonds in a recent cash transaction highlighting his substantial investment in government securities.
Winne shiek County Council of Defense gathered at the courthouse last Saturday with broad township representation. Chas J Weiser urged personal investment in the Liberty Loan and canvassing for subscriptions, with blank applications distributed and follow up promised. Members present elected Weiser chairman Kneeskern vice chairman and McKay secretary as work begins Monday with reports of good progress.
The Calmar Courier notes strong Liberty Loan interest in Decorah territory with 120 Junction villagers registered and Winneshiek County banks logging 5000 dollar subscriptions. Officials aim at 150000 dollars plus from Decorah banks, with county allotment set at 500000 dollars and subscriptions closing Friday noon.
Ed Fealner of east of town suffered a severe head injury when a board from a silo blew down in the wind storm Monday noon. He was operated on Monday evening after a brain-pressing bone fragment was removed. A specialist from Iowa City treated him. his condition remained serious.
Eighteen workers from the Times-Tribune editorial mechanical and press rooms in Waterloo were arrested under blue laws for Sunday publication. Editor William A. Reed among those detained. no warrants were issued. Bond set at 825 dollars, and the men later returned to publish the morning issue as the court ruled Sunday newspapers necessary.
Mrs Wm Kenyon of Fort Dodge offers annually a prize of 850 for excellence in scholarship at U T A Fayette. The prize goes to the graduating student with the highest average over four years. The prize was awarded to Floyd Tireman. Also job openings for three men in Winneshiek and nearby counties with 25 weekly salary and travel needed. Apply to C A Nudson manager 584 Capital Bldg Topeka Kansas. One bank and two business references required. Openings limited to three men. 23.2w
Onion sets in red and yellow varieties from Adams Seed Co offered at Marsh Building Decorah. Local seed supplier lists available stock and pricing.
A Washington note lists an American Express Co. application for a received, Olson Horn Hegg s wood shop torn down for a woolen mill, anglers return plentiful black bass, West Decorah Sunday School plans a library festival next Friday night, Deputy Skoffstad finds a horse with a torn stomach south of town, a Rastetter son suffers convulsions on school steps, county superintendent says Mary E Horton teaches nine scholars in Moneek.
George W. Nelson vice president of the Farmers and Mechanics State Bank of Bowman will leave Bowman for Willis ton North Dakota to become cashier of a new bank there with 850000 capital. His departure comes after building a deposits base near 100000 at Bowman and earning local regard.
The Ben Bear Co announces a promotion offering a half peck of new potatoes with each suit or overcoat sold next week. The quirky deal elevates the potato to premium status in a humorous take on advertising.
A special city council meeting last night discussed repairs to the sewer outlet under the Bernatz race. A concrete girder carrying sewer pipes has been undermined by high water and officials deem urgent repairs necessary to prevent further damage.
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts a cooler start Monday and Tuesday for the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States with normal temperatures thereafter. Occasional showers are expected in the first half of the week, followed by fair skies in the latter half.
Wheat ranged 1.85 to 2.25 while oats moved 0.65 to 0.67. Corn at 1.50 with little activity. Timothy 6.00, eggs 0.26, wool 0.45 to 0.55. Hogs top 15, flour 3.75, potatoes 3.60. Dean's Regulars advertised as easy to use with no griping at 0.25.
The purchaser of all accounts of the late firm Dahl and Mollart directs those indebted to pay him or the National Bank of Deecorah by July 1, 1917. If payment is not made, legal proceedings will be instituted. Signed A Mollart.
John G. Schimming announces Rexall Drug Store makes its own ice cream with delivery in quarts or gallons. Customers can phone orders for home consumption. Readers are also invited to try Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for cough relief and Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil for teats sprains burns and similar injuries, available at drug stores.
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