Algyer and Baker Elected in Decorah School Election
Decorah residents cast a record vote in a crowded school election with 881 voters participating. The contest determined board control and salaries across several policy questions, with J. S. Hilleboe and A. Mollart winning as directors and O. C. Johnson elected treasurer. E. J. Curtin and B. J. McKay received one vote each.
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Decorah
Iowa
Aotos
J. S. Hilleboe
A. Mollart
O. C. Johnson
E. J. Curtin
B. J. McKay
Fire loss report counts 4471 blazes in 1916 statewide
The state fire marshal reports 4471 fires in 1916 causing 5 901 242 dollars in losses. Dubuque suffered the heaviest loss on February 10 at 349 561 dollars. In Winneshiek county 13 fires caused 19 514 in damage with 24 520 insured.
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Dubuque
Winneshiek County
Allamakee County
Clayton
Chickasaw
Fayette
Howard
Norwegian Society Program at Luther University
Mjelnor and Normannalaget, two Norwegian literary societies, present a joint public program at Luther this Thursday evening March 15 at 8 00 in Norwegian with dialect speeches including Danish. This first such program at Luther charges 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for students or children.
National Campaign Ad From Hart Schaffner & Marx
Part of a national campaign by Hart Schaffner & Marx run through their agencies appears in The Ben Bear Co ad in this edition. Duplicates of the ad are noted in the Saturday Evening Post and Collier's.
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Ben Bear Co
Repuplican
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Saturday Evening Post
Colliers
St Patrick's Dance Planned by Decorah Owls at Haugen Hall
The Decorah lodge of Owls announces a St Patrick's dance at Haugen's new hall on Friday night March 16. They held a similar event last year that was a success and aim to outdo it this year.
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Waukon
Pye
Reror- Lican
Decorah
Republican
Wankon
Decorah Lodge of Owls
St. Patrick’s
Haugen's
No Registration Bill Halts City Elections
The Klinker Bill requiring registration of voters only in cities with 6000 or more inhabitants has passed, so there will be no registration of voters for the upcoming municipal election. City Clerk F. M. Hug notes the change.
Decorah merchant K T Haugen marks fortieth anniversary
A happy event as Decorah merchant K T Haugen celebrates forty years in business. Friends and customers visit Thursday with flowers and cheerful expressions while FE P Stacy Son send a birthday cake. Luther College Concert band serenades him honoring his gift to the college and long friendship with the school. Celebration extends Friday and Saturday with robust appreciation for his stock and service.
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K. T. Haugen
House of
FE. P. Stacy & Son
Mason City
Roy Harris
Mr. Haugen
Luther College
Haugen
Made Desirable Store Improvements For Decorah Coat and Suit
C A Ramsey completed fitting room arrangements and improved displays at Decorah Coat and Suit store. Finer goods are shown in curtained spaces with a fitting room placed to minimize interference, equipped with mirrors lights and rug for patrons.
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C. A. Ramsey
Decorah Coat and Suit
Printer Henry Amundson opens Minneapolis linotype shop
In Business for Himself, Henry Amundson a former Decorah printer and linotype operator now living in Minneapolis joins a Mill city man to open a linotype composition office. Equipped with two machines and accessories they can handle a large and varied line of work. Amundson’s old friends wish him success.
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West Main St
St. Cloud Cafe
Hill Crest Fruit Farm
Helper
J. H. Bakken
Ridgeway
Iowa
Lpd
Care Republican
Decorah
Frank W. Arneson
Chas. Kornmeyer
Henry Amundson
Minneapolis
Mill City
Henry
Preparing to Rebuild After Fire At McMasters Home
Workmen last week removed debris from the McMasters residence on Main street after a prior fire. Brick walls remain intact saving an estimated 1500 dollars in reconstruction. The McMasters family reside with Mrs. A. D. Thomas on Broadway during rebuilding.
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McMasters
Main Street
Hon H C Burgess Dies With Deep Local Ties
Hon H C Burgess died at his Cresco home after months of illness. A Winneshiek county figure, he served in the 32nd and 33rd Iowa General Assemblies representing the Howard WInn desing senatorial district. Born December 20 1846 in Fairfield Maine he spent years with the Fleming Lumber yard in Cresco and later ran the business with his sons. He is survived by his wife seven sons and a brother in California.
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Cresco
Henry C. Burgess
Burgess
Winneshiek County
Howard-Winneshiek
Ossian
W. and
J. Fleming
Mr. Burgess
Fairfield
Maine
Lansing
Howard County
Flemings
Fleming Yard
California
Regain Health for Weak Nervous Women with Meritol Cod Liver Oil
A pamphlet promotes Meritol Wine Cod Liver Oil as a tonic for weak nervous and delicate women. It claims benefits for pulmonary troubles bronchitis dyspepsia and general debility and offers a money back guarantee after one bottle. Sold at E J Parman's Drug Store for $1 sealed pint bottles.
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E. J. Parman
Decorah High School boys defeat Monona in rough home win
Decorah H S beat Monona 36 to 22 as D H S regained form in the second half. Captain Swezey contributed despite neck carbuncle. Frohmein led Monona with 18 of 22 points on free throws. Schlatter starred for Decorah, with steady guard work from the Marsh twins and solid headplay from Qualley and Evans. The Postville girls edged Decorah 13 to 8 in another Friday night game.
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D. H
Monona H
Decorah
Swezey
Monona Boys
Frohmein
Heller
Jon
Marsh Twins
Monona
Schlatter
Qualley
Evans
New Hampton
Waukon
Elkader
O¢lwein
Decorah H
Ptnner
Posscissesrincieniner
E. Marsh
Levinnetsrerstas Iain Ee
Storla
Moskanean
H. S
Steele
Schwab
Fiee Ee
Topper
R. G
Biatamiendtthesvesse Gee
Silent Messenger reports two deaths in Decorah area
Florence Cox Christiansen died at her Harlan town home of blood poisoning after an operation. Albert J. Morris, aged 54, died after a long tuberculosis illness. born in Greene Bay Canada, married Julia Musser, survived by wife and nine children, burial in Auburn after funeral services there.
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Harlan, Town
Florence Cox Christiansen
Albert J. Morris
Mr. Morris
Greene Bay
Canada
Clermont
Iowa
Julia Musser
Auburn
Church Directory Shows Local Denominational Schedule
Congregational church led by Pastor Willett offers 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with Sunday school at noon Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Christian Science Society meets 10 45 a m Sunday and 8 p m Wednesday. Methodist group led by G A Lackland holds 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services with Sunday school at 11 45 a m and Epworth League 6 30 p m. Court Street services feature/ A Four Cornered Job and What God Does for Man Here and Now. Rededication planned for March with Dr A B Curran address and picnic supper 6 30 to 7 30 p m. Admission free.
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Lackland
Epworth League
Court Trowse
A.B. Curran
Cardinal and blue birds announced by Pleasant township resident
Mrs Martin Ellingson of Pleasant township reports the arrival of cardinals and on Monday morning last she heard the song of blue birds, signaling spring according to the Republican newspaper.
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Martin Ellingson
Pleasant Township
J D Hexom Files as Candidate for Alderman at Large
Dr J D Hexom announces candidacy for alderman at large and asks Decorah citizens to elect him on March 26 1917. He pledges to discharge duties fairly and to serve with his best effort if elected. K B Bergeson states support and notes filing papers on March 23 1917.
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J. D. Hexom
Decorah
K. BL Bergeson
Stabo and Campbell Physicians Office Hours
Doctors Stabo and Campbell physicians list office hours 10 to 12 am and 2 to 4 pm with telephone 329. Located in Decorah State Bank Building.
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DRS
Stabo & Campbell
Physicians and Surgeons
Decorah
The Hooks Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
The Hooks held their annual election Tuesday night and chose officers for the year. Foreman Parnell Shea. 1st Asst B M Graham. 2d Asst Al Anderson. Secretary F E Biermann. Treasurer T C Johnson.
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Hooks
Foreman
Parnell Shea
B. M. Graham
al. Anderson
F. E. Biermann
T. C. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philip R. Seelye
Burr Oak
Poland
John Richert
Mabel
Minn
E. Berg
Decorah State Bank
Pleasant Hill
O. J. Ness
Ford
Aud Bros
C. O. Hagen
Engbretson
Victrolas
Mae Soukup
Triangle Plays
Douglas Fairbanks
the Americano
Valdez Basket
Paramount Pictures
Marguerite Clark
Kansas City Star
Algyer
Baker
Mjelnor-Normannalaget
K. I. Haugen
H. C. Burgess
Pestville
Decorah Girls
the Silent Messenger
Church Directory
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
Edison Company
Gage
Paris
Alfreda Gage
Holland Millinery Winneshiek Hotel
The
Winneshiek Hotel
John C. Hexon & Son
Haydn
Grand Opera House
Warren Proctor
Herbert Gould
Bertha Anne Cooper
Carlo A. Sperati
J.h.conigisky
Optometrist
DR. Conrad
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