Contemplated road law explained for state lawmakers
A Des Moines informed summary outlines a proposed state road and bridge system with a state highway commission for supervision and classification of highways. It argues the bill, while criticized by Des Moines papers, offers a uniform plan to fix maintenance, finance, and efficiency across counties and townships, with early 1914 classification deadlines and permanent bridge standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Highway Committee
Polk County
Ayer
State Highway Commission
President Wilson's Cabinet Nominations
Washington on March 4 reports Woodrow Wilson's cabinet is complete with nominations ready for the Senate. The lineup includes State William Jennings Bryan, Treasury W G McAdoo, War L M Garrison, Attorney General James McReynolds, Postmaster Albert Burleson, Navy Josephus Daniels, Interior Franklin Lane, Agriculture David A Houston, Commerce W C Redfield, and Labor William B Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
William Jenningson
the Treasury
W. G. McAdoo
L. M. Garrison
James McReynolds
Albert 8. Burleson
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Interior
Franklin Lane
David A.houston
Missouri
W. C. Redfield
William B. Willson
Pennsylvania
Labor
Taft
Maddock Wins Final Race For Benson County School
Maddock North Dakota emerged victorious in the Benson county agricultural training school contest with eighty three ballots cast. Editor Hougen and ex County Commissioner M A Wisness spoke for Maddock as the winning town and the competition featured lively repartee.
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Maddock
N. D
Benson County
Minnewaukan Siftings
Hougen
M. A. Wisness
Will Handle Gas Tractors for Farmers
T. J. Qualley and E. K. Howden secured the agency for the New Farmers Oil Tractor in the territory. They visited Mason City and Minneapolis to view tractors in manufacture at Union Tron Works and found the oil tractor the preferred choice for the threshing field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Qualley
E. K. Howden
Mason City
Minneapolis
Union Tron Works
Woman Breaks Ankle After Church Visit
Last Sunday Mrs. Mark Bridge while returning from church stopped to visit Mrs. Lawrence Fleming. She slipped on courthouse steps, fell and broke the outer bone above the left ankle. Passersby assisted and carried her home. Dr. Thomas reduced the fracture and she rests easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Bridge
Lawrence Flemming
Court House
Thomas
Man Hurled To Ground In Fall Outside Home
Yesterday morning George Mott slipped on the walk and fell, injuring his hip and head. He crawled to the Ronan barn before being carried back to his house by Mr. Ronan, and his condition could not be learned.
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George Mott
Ronan
Handsome Window Display at Heller Bros Royal Blue Store
The Royal Blue shoe shop features an inauguration window at Heller Bros with a President Wilson portrait backed by the American flag and an awaiting chair. A liberal display of footwear surrounds the scene highlighting the shop’s wares.
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Heller Bros
Royal Blue Shoe
Wilson
A Big Hatching At Reed’s Incubators
L. A. Reed reports over two hundred pure Rhode Island eggs in incubators with about one hundred due next Monday. Many will hatch though not all, yet the number should meet demand for his renowned fowls.
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L. A
Poultry Show Date Set and Judge Named
The Winneshiek County Poultry Association schedules The Next Poultry Show for January 5 to 14, 1914. Chas. K E. Keeler of Winnemac Indiana is secured as judge and is noted as an extensive White Wyandotte breeder and expert on poultry.
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Winneshiek County Poultry Association
Chas. K E. Keeler
Winnemac
Ind
Keeler
Luther College vs Fayette U S A Postponed Match
The basketball game between Luther College and the team from U S A of Fayette, set for tomorrow night, has been postponed to Monday March 10. It is billed as a strong game and the season finale.
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Luther College
Fayette
Lemm
Jury Drawn for Dubuque Federal Term
Daily papers last week announced that J. H. Duncan was drawn to serve on the federal grand jury at Dubuque for the April term and KE. W. Hoyt on the petit jury. E. W. is in California trying to keep warm, so it will not bother it.
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J. H. Duncan
Dubuque
KE. W. Hoyt
E. W
California
Bear's Clothing Ad Promises Guaranteed Merchandise and Experience
A long form ad touts Bear's 38 years in the clothing trade offering the largest local assortment. It promises guaranteed merchandise and business principles, inviting shoppers to buy now for extra heavy work shirts at a stated discount.
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Ing
Bear's
Newspaper Subscription Rates for Winneshiek County Readers
The Decorah Republican offers a $4.15 package with the Chicago Record-Herald or Chicago Tribune, plus a $2.10 option for the Sunday Record-Herald or Trib une. Outside Winneshiek County, the Record-Herald or Tribune is $4.85 and the Journal $3.45.
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Decorah
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Journal
Record-Herald
Tribune
Winneshiek County
Journal
Massive Decorah granite tombstone for Adams couple
The Decorah Granite Works delivered a 4000 pound grey granite slab six by seven feet for two graves in Phelps cemetery. It rests flat on a base over Rev Ephraim Adams and Elizabeth Douglass Adams, marking their shared plot. Adams led Congregational work in Iowa starting 1860 as a pioneer minister.
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Decorah
Phelps Cemetery
Ephraim Adams
Elizabeth Douglass Adams
Iowa
Capt Amundsen to Lecture in Decorah on May 29
Word reaches Decorah that Capt Roald Amundsen, famed south polar explorer, will speak about finding the southern end of the world on Thursday May 29. Location undecided, opera house possible, college auditorium as backup. The talk will be in English.
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Roald Amundsen
South
Decorah
Power company moves to Engbretson building in Decorah
The Electric Light Company and Power Company relocate from Citizens Bank building on Winnebago Street to the Engbretson building on West Water Street. The move reflects growing business and westward expansion in Decorah, with Engbretson described as one of the city’s best buildings.
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Power Company
Citizens Bank
Winnebago Street
Engbretson
West Water Street
Decorah
Dr Jewell Shows Signs Of Improvement At Rochester
Reports last week said Dr P M Jewell was not improving quickly at Rochester. New word yesterday indicated a strong turn for the better with rest and steady improvement as quickly as possible.
Mrs Bertha Mott Returns From Market Trip
Mrs Bertha Mott arrived home from New Kinpird and other markets within the past week. Goods have been arriving for a week or more and indicate a successful trip for Mott & Co.'s store.
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Bertha Mott
New Kinpird
Mott & Co
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
Decorah markets advertise Bucklen's Arnica Salve as effective for skin diseases burns and wounds with testimonials from John Barley of Gladwin Michigan. They claim savings on medical bills and mention price 25 cents to advertise wide drugstore availability. Also note barley and butter sections and hogs pricing.
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Arriva
John Barley
Dée fDeye
Gladwin
Mich
Ady
Commercial Club Hears Scout Talk and Road Law Debate
The Commercial club met in the Council rooms last Friday with few items of note. Rev Mr Lackland spoke on the Boy Scouts and outlined work done. Rep Enger discussed the proposed road law prompting discussion but no conclusion. E J Curtin raised city lighting, and a committee was appointed to pursue lighting to 2 am.
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Commercial Club
The Only Son shines in Decorah stage debut
The theater group led by Thomas W. Ross brings a high class drama to Decorah, praised as equal to any past entertainment. The show, a hit in other towns, found Decorah a rare and fortuitous venue through the efforts of Weiser and Bear.
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Thos. W. Ross
Decorah
Messrs. Weiser & Bear
City Election Fails to Stir Local Voters
Three weeks remain before the city election and little excitement has appeared. H. J. Green and H. Engbretson have filed for mayor, with L. L. Cadwell in the fourth ward and R. Bucknell in the third as alderman candidates. R. Algyes has filed for treasurer, and no vacancies are anticipated.
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H. J. Green
H. Engbretson
L. L. Cadwell
R. Bucknell
R. Algyes
Sale of Twelve Fine Horses Near Prosper
Mr. Ask bought Mrs. A. L. Abbey's house in West Decorah and will settle in Decorah. He held a farm sale near Prosper last week selling twelve horses aged one to three years for $2695 total, averaging about $225 each. The animals were unusually fine, yielding high prices.
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Berg
Decorah State
Rt. 1
Prosper
Minn
Ask
A. L. Abbey
West Decorah
Decorah
Bear'S Clothing Store Offers Free Souvenirs With Purchases
The store promotes 1913 business growth by giving customers a choice of souvenirs with each suit purchase. Extras include an imported German clothes brush and a large berry dish, aimed at drawing repeat buys for clothing and furnishings.
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Germany
Bear's
Princess Theater Sold to Robert Relf in Sale
The Princess theater changes hands as Mr. Wilson sells his rights to Robert Relf who will oversee operations. Relf secures film arrangements with Universal Film Company and promises daily disinfection and thorough ventilation during each performance.
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Princess Theater
Wilson
Robert Relf
Power Company Sued Again Over Overflowed Land
Mrs. H. Sorenson filed a damages suit against Upper Town Power for overflowed land. Judge Springer heard the case in Newtonton on Monday. no court order issued yet. Informally the judge urged the parties to reach a settlement.
Boy Scouts Bearing Fruit At Home Service
The Boy Scout movement has begun to bear fruit as a scout offers to help wash dishes after a meeting. The boy’s suggestion to assist his mother while she is recovering astonishes her.
Sunday Evening Lecture at Norwegian Lutheran Church
Rev Dr Summerfeldt will lecture next Sunday evening on The Power of the Mind Over the Diseases of the body The lecture will be in English The piece also notes daily cigar and cigarette consumption in the United States 21718448 and 23736100 respectively
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Summerfeldt
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Suit sale offers bargains on over 100 sample garments
The notice announces more than 100 sample suits just unpacked and offered at 88.50 to 13.50, each valued at about 40 percent above the sale price. Early selection is advised, inviting customers to benefit from the deal at BEAR'S.
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Bear
Doans Kidney Pills Praised by Decorah Resident
Decorah resident Eva Rima of Hively Street testifies that Doans Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney and loin pain and headaches from exertion. She bought a box at Wangler Bros Drug Store and followed directions, reporting improved health and endorsing the product. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sale agents for US. Remember the name Doans.
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Eva Rima
Hively
Decorah
Towa
Dean
Wangler Bros. Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
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Calmar
Marsh Hall
Marsh
Bath
C. O. Hagen
A. Leytze
Decorah Furniture Co
Oye St
Republican Fire
K. Ellingson & Son
Iasted Coi
Fred J. Rosenthal
Star Theatre
I. H. Gonigisky
Optometrist Decorah
Republican Decorah
A. K. Bailey & Son
Wm. J. Bryan
St. Benedict's Church
Marsh's Hall
Decorah Post Office
M. R. Smith
John Hogan
Amundsen
Electric Light Company
Dr. Jewell
Decorah Markets
Boy Scouts
Coles
Styleplus
Ben Bear
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