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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
3
A severe storm lashed the area with a late weekend flood after a powerful electrical tempest. The Upper Iowa rose across lawns and gardens, washing away dikes and approaches, flooding streets and homes, and damaging railroad and bridge infrastructure. A tank at Decorah Gas Co floated, oil spilled, but salvage and safety measures limited losses. casualties included two animals drowned and people narrowly avoiding drowning.
A man calling himself John Ling was arrested in Sanborn for alleged solicitations to sell court plas ter, and another agent was nabbed in Sheldon on similar charges. Both faces inquiry amid fears of German agents spreading disease through medicines. Citizens urged to avoid unfamiliar peddlers and report suspicious activity. The notice also advertises Valdez College in Decorah Iowa offering bookkeeping training for young people.
The Winneshiek County Red Cross chapter reports donations far surpassing initial hopes as funds flood in from Spillville, Fort Atkinson, Castalia and surrounding towns. A July 4 fundraiser in Spillville highlights local generosity, with communities like Calmar Ossian Ridgeway Frankville Hesper and Burr Oak joining the effort and branches being organized under the county chapter.
Last year's oat crop covered 70,166 acres yielding 2,096,522 bushels, down 58,053 from 1915. Washington township led, with Fremont Orleans Lincoln Sumner and others listed by township production. several towns and corporations are named. A Norwegian confirmation occurred at United Lutheran Church, with several individuals named as confirmants and others slated for next Sunday in English.
Dave Melvin and J D Williams both of Chicago were arraigned before Justice Barthel last Thursday on vagrancy charges and bound over for trial. They admitted drug use and said they drifted through the country. With $100 bonds they were jailed. burglary charges were not pursued. officials plan to seek transfer to Watertown sanitarium for treatment.
The thirteen year old son of Charles Decker drowned Sunday afternoon north of the Klingley school house in Paris township. Flooded by heavy rain, the stream carried logs and timbers. The boy fell in and was not recovered for nearly two hours until L. E. Graham of Bonair, passing by, aided in the rescue and recovered the body after a long struggle.
Evan Lansrud and Nels Steine left yesterday to join Troop C of the First Town cavalry in Oxford. Enlisted by Thos H Johnson who anticipates several more recruits. Town troops expect to be called about July 15.
Henry C Toyen has returned to Decorah from North Dakota to lay out the property south of the hospital into about forty lots. A street will run from Broadway south to the Norwegian cemetery and another from Trout Run road west to join the new street midway. The site, noted as sightly, should attract home builders. O A Schall piano tuner is in town on a regular visit. Phone Dr Woodward’s.
A church directory lists Congregational Methodist and Christian Science services. Congregational Willett officiates with Sunday 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services and Sunday school at 12 m plus Sabbath topics and communion. Methodist G S Lackland conducts 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with 11 45 a m Sunday school and Epworth League 6 30 p m. The next sermon is Our Patriotic Duty and baptism opportunities are announced. a postponed children's service due to the flood will be held at 7 30 p m.
Northeastern counties report higher land valuations for taxation by boards of supervisors. Our local board at its regular session found no raise except in Jackson township where values were increased ten percent. State board of control to fix livestock and personal property values. report due in August.
Workmen redecorate the interior of J Parman's store in IE and will have it finished in about a week. The renovation will give the place a handsome appearance.
In Saturday morning’s storm a lightning bolt struck the cross atop the Catholic church spire, demolishing it. A tree in Charles McMasters’s yard was also struck, suffering damage from the same event.
The National Bank of Decorah received notice this week that its charter, nearing expiration, has been extended for another twenty years. The bank marks a successful first decade and a sound condition suggesting continued prosperity.
The family of Mrs Chr Thingvold and family expresses heartfelt thanks for assistance during our father's illness and burial. We also appreciate the many beautiful flowers and sympathy shown by O, O, and A, 0. Hove.
The market shows quiet trade with Wheat at 32.00 for the top grade Barley nominal Timothy ranges 00 to 86.50 Corn at 81.50 Oats Gee Eggs at 25 cents Potatoes 3.50 Flour 3 060 Dairy butter 35e On the Chicago market wheat quotes are 2.95 cash 2.10 for duty and 8185 for September.
Washington on June 26 reports the Red Cross humanity dollars drive passing the mark at noon with 3,104,000,000 raised and continuing. The war council forecast a total of 110,000,000 by nightfall as returns keep coming in.
We have secured enough cloth to craft 100 high quality suits of a special weave for next fall's business. Details on the purchase will follow, bearing the notice of BEAR'S Griebel's Berries. Leave strawberry orders with Fred J. Rosenthal, Prastmark, for paper.
You will find more intrinsic value per dollar in our clothes than in any other clothing anywhere. We know clothing value and you can rely on getting it here at Bear's.
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