Chautauqua sessions draw crowds in Decorah week
Decorah Chautauqua opens with Liberati's band drawing out of town visitors. Lectures by Judge Allen and Dr. Gray highlight the first day, with Marietta La Dell as reader and Mahl Maus as platform manager. The week promises strong programs and a large audience across events.
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Liberati
Alden and
Gray
Luther College
Prof. Sperati
Luther
Rock Island
Allen
Chicago
Dr. Gray
New York
Earth
Judge Allen
Legisla
Tilindis
Judge Alden
Marietta la Dell
L. H. Maus
Decorah
G. 8
Lackland
Mountford
Herbert L. Bigelow
Col. Roosevelt
Hoosier Quartet and Croation Orchestra Headline Week of Music
Prelude by the Hoosier Male Quartette marks Sunday concerts with Dr W A Hunseberger and Euvelid B Rogers alongside the Craven Orchestra. Monday features a Croatian orchestra concert with Dr Newell D Hillis of New York, famed orator and thinker. Health and domestic economy lectures begin today headed by Mrs McIntyre and Miss Hall and run through the week.
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Hoosier
W. A. Hunseberger
Euvelid B. Rogers
Craven
Newell D. Hillis
New York
Hillis
America
Burr Oak Old Settlers Reunion and Baseball Victory
The Burr Oak reunion and picnic drew the largest crowd yet with a cool sunny day. Attorney Nelson spoke well as Burr Oak beat Decorah 9 to 8 in twelve innings in a thrilling baseball game. Visitors from Seattle and Minneapolis joined locals for a day of food, races, and socializing.
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Burr Oak Old Settlers
Nelson
Burr Oak
Decorah
A. M. Perry
Seattle
Pirney
Ed. McAllister
Minneapolis
Wrong Use of Fireworks Prompts Public Safety Warning
A historical note criticizes late night fireworks as disturbance and nuisance around the courthouse. It describes an incident where a farm team was frightened by a large firecracker near the BO Marsh store, risking injury and collision near Water street and Winneshiek hotel. The piece urges moderation during Independence Day celebrations.
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Winnebago Street
BO. Marsh
Water Street
Winneshiek Hotel
Echoes of the Trap Shoot at Mason City
State trap shooting tournament drew 126 shooters with 68853 clay pigeons shot. Local marksmen posted strong scores though none won prizes. Bucknell led with 128 131 and 129 across days, Hall Thomas had 123 191 127, Sanders 118 127 amid gun malfunction.
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Mason City
B. EF
Buck‘nell
Hall Thomas
W. W. Sanders
Everbearing Strawberries Produce On Locust Farm
On Tuesday John Harter of Locust left with samples of his Perfection and Perpetual Motion everbearing strawberries for the Republican editor. The fruit was large juicy and sweet. Harter argues his berries prove everbearing plants can succeed other varieties as his farm has only these strawberries this year while all other varieties failed.
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John Harter
Locust
Harter
Conductor McPartland Returns After Vacation
Conductor McPartland of the Rock Island road is back at work after a two week vacation in Minnesota. Doctors advised rest and a change of scenery. He spent time fishing and enjoying the lakes, and the trip funded by porters boatmen and hotel staff. Kodaks and photographic supplies available at Parman's drug store.
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Conductor McPartland
Rock Island Road
Minnesota
Big Lakes
Decorah suffers wind storm with limited damage
A violent wind storm hit Decorah around 12:30 yesterday morning, toppling a dangerous pine and an ironwood tree, damaging power lines, and injuring a woman in West Union. Farms near town reported barns wrecked, windmills blown over, and scattered machinery moved. Train delays occurred as the Milwaukee road line was disrupted. Communities express gratitude for the relatively light impact.
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Decorah
Nels Riste
Makepeace
Gus Sheggrud
FE. L. Beard & Son
Clem Pilgrim
Frank Pilgrim
Milwaukee Road
Conover
George Bakken
Washington Prairie
Simon Stuckman
Wauken
West Union
Transfer Arranged for Local Express Service
C S Mason route agent for American Express inspected Decorah properties and confirmed no agency change. Mr Seim remains in charge. transfer will improve conditions as American covers Iowa via Northwestern and Illinois Central lines with direct shipments to New York and eastern points. Local merchants endorse Mason’s decision.
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C. S. Mason
American Express Company
United States Express
Seim
Iowa
New York
Chicago
Decorah
Mason
Men Apply for Fur Dealer License in Decorah
Two men arrived in Decorah and asked Mayor Baker for a fur dealer license claiming legitimate business selling fur garments. They sold items for a day before officials discovered no state license, risking a $2000 cost, so the men quit.
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Decorah
Decorah Merchants Band Performs Open Air Concert
The Decorah Merchants Band held its first downtown open air concert at Rock Island Park last Thursday evening with a good crowd. The band has improved notably since last year and drew sizable crowds Sunday afternoon and evening in the park. Also notices about straw hats and overdue letters at Decorah post office listing J C Young and Bertha Nelson.
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Decorah Merchants
Rock Island Park
Decorah
J.C. Young
Bertha Nelson
Juvenile Burglars Stole from Washington Street Shop
Last week four young boys aged ten to thirteen confessed to burglaries at Kjomme & Lynne on Washington Street. Entry was made via the barn roof and elevator shaft. cigars tobacco cookies and other eatables were taken. Some goods were found hidden near Milwaukee depot. another store Logsdon's grocery was also hit. The cases were postponed for fall court with probation supervision. reasons include the youths’ ages and lack of full understanding of the offense. An unarrested boy remains implicated and may be secured.
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Kjomme & Lynne
Washington Street
Flemming
West Union
Hobson
Houck
Milwaukee
Logsdon
Terrific ball game planned between city barbers and printers
A baseball match is set for next Sunday at the fairgrounds with Marshall Johnson and Sheriff Flemming as umpires. Penalties include self retrieving balls from the river and a fine of a box of cigars for exceeding one home run in an inning.
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Fairgrounds
Barbers
Marshall Johnson
Sheriff Flemming
New County Atlas Promotes Webb Publishing Subscriptions
Webb Publishing Co representatives from St. Paul solicit subscriptions for a new county atlas to be issued next fall or winter. The Anderson & Goodwin atlas of 1901 will be updated with revised township plats, a county highway system map, and new features. G. K. Anderson, former publisher, will create the maps for Webb.
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Webb Publishing Co
St. Paul
Anderson & Goodwin
G. K. Anderson
Anderson & Goodwin Jadas
Webb Company
Will Adorn Building With Flowers
Winneshiek County State Bank plans to enhance its facade by placing large flowering plant boxes behind the iron grill work under the windows on both sides of the door. Outdoor placement was rejected to avoid tempting passersby.
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The
Winneshiek County State Bank
Komornik Prospers After Rail Repair Deal
Letters from Harry Komornik once a furniture repairer now in Streater Illinois say he is prospering. The Santa Fe Railroad inspector recently arranged for him to repair all damaged furniture for the road in Illinois, likely forcing him to enlarge his quarters.
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Harry Komornik
Streater, 1
Santa Fe Railroad
Illinois
Watertown Cyclone Claims Decorah Visitor
Mrs John Corbet, daughter-in-law of Aunt Jane Husted, was killed in the Watertown South Dakota cyclone earlier this week. She and her husband had visited Decorah last fall. Ad appears for Dean's Regulats laxative at 25e in ads.
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Decorah
John Corbet
Watertown
S. D
Republican County Convention Set for Saturday June 27
The Republican county convention will meet Saturday at eleven in the morning as required by state law. The convention will consider electing delegates and committeemen after adjournment and will discuss filling the county auditor vacancy left by M. Lee Hathaway. Oscar Winger of Springfield township is among the proposed candidates and has broad support.
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Board of Supervisors
M. Lee Hathaway
Oscar Winger
Springfield Township
Winger
Preus Wins Minnesota GOP Auditor Nomination
In Minnesota last week the Republican auditor contest between J. A. O. Preus Henry Rines and Julius Block ended with Preus narrowly ahead after second choice Black votes were tallied. Total poll about 150 000. No Democratic nominee, Jake looks safe for fall. Gov Eberhart’s defeat altered odds by about 15 000.
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Minnesota
J. A. O. Preus
Henry Rines
Julius Block
Preus
Rines
Jake
Eberhart
A Vicious Runaway
Monday morning while Baker and Stock’s men delivered coal at John Curtin’s home a wagon horse became restive and kicked. It fell and dragged the second horse, a motor cycle was struck and badly damaged. After a block the pole broke and the team halted. The downed horse was badly bruised and the doctor cannot yet determine the outcome.
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Baker & Stoskopt
John Curtin
Dentist Peter W Qualley Graduates From Iowa City
Peter W Qualley of Decorah graduates in dentistry at Iowa City last week. Known as Pete, he has long considered Decorah home since Luther College studies, with summers spent in Decorah. Old friends extend wishes for his professional success.
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Iowa City
Peter W. Qualley
Decorah
Pete
Luther College
Dry Run Fishermen Report Bountiful Season
Dry Run yields more water and fishing holes this year. Smaller boys find swimming spots while river fish migrate upstream. Black suckers are common and a few black bass have been landed, indicating a better fishing season than in years past.
Homeward Bound Sailors From Hamburg Arrive by July Fourth
Advices state Meas j and Mds. C. J. and KB. J. Weiser will sail June 27 from Hamburg on the Vaterland and expect to reach New York by July 4. They likely reach Decorah by July 5.
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Meas J
Mds. C. J
KB. J. Weiser
Hamburg
Germany
Vaterland
New York
Decorah
Special Saturday Ice Cream Assortment and Suits Sale
Special offer includes Tango Pistachio Sherbet and Chocolate Ice Cream with sherbet daily, plus 24 ice cream flavors and 10 sherbets available on short notice. Hand Rolled Cones touted as best. Also AKOS PROS men’s suits up to $8.90, some valued at $15, with summer suits at $8.00. Bear’s Dress Up promotes Fourth of July cheap prices.
New Railroad Device Aims to Ease Wheel Noise
I H Conigisky receives letters patent for a car wheel that runs loose on the axle, allowing independent action on curves. The two half round brasses create space for oil and wear, with George MacFadden behind the idea and a trial planned for an extra elevated Chicago railroad.
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I. H. Conigisky
Conigisky
George MacFadden
Swenson Valve Co
Victory or Death to Premiere at Decorah Princess
A personal note requests Alice to return home and forgives Harry. The sender predicts the film Victory or Death will be the biggest sensation ever shown in Decorah and mentions a viewing scheduled for this Saturday at the Princess theater.
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Alice
Decorah
the Princess
Harry
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Dean
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Republican County Convention
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Geo. MacFadden
Citizens Savings Bank
J. Parman
Meritol Remedies
Brussels
P. H. Schlatter
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