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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
A Waverly Bremer county crib corn test shows only 43 percent sprouting and 46 percent dead. The Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station at Ames notes little passable seed across nine lots, urging farmers to test seed now and suggesting methods such as rag doll and planting kernels in soil to verify viability.
M. M. Mether, a Cedar Falls inventor, says he has solved the gasoline price problem by a device that lets engines run on kerosene or other low grade fuels. Tests reportedly prove ignition in cold weather and successful operation with common fuels. He has applied for a patent and keeps the exact mechanism private until protection is secured, after years of work since 1914.
W C Billy Robinson head of Grinell aero school, killed when his biplane plunged from 13000 feet near Ewart ten miles from Grinnell. Petrol tank exploded on impact and burned the aircraft and body beyond recognition.
John R. Waller received a telegram from Assistant Secretary of the Interior Mather in Washington stating that 25 elk from Yellowstone Park will be given to Charles City. The animals will be placed in the fair ground park as a fine addition to the pleasure grounds, with the condition that the local park commission cover all capture and transportation costs.
Seven members of the John Clemons family fled in night clothes from their burning farmhouse two miles south of Waterloo. They reached the lower hall but a barred front door blocked escape, forcing them to break it down. As they exited the roof collapsed, turning the building into a seething furnace with no chance of survival for anyone inside.
All departments of Valdez College will be in session on Monday March 20 including Normal Commercial and Shorthand in a standard schedule.
Secretary of State report on the 1915 census lists Winneshiek at 22 288 residents, a gain of 500 since 1910, with detailed county and town tallies, sex distribution, nativity by native and foreign birth, and comparisons to neighboring counties highlighting native born and foreign born counts.
A careful count shows sixteen lunchrooms on Water street, four on Washington, and one on Winnebago, totaling twenty one eateries in Decorah. Four hotels and private boarding houses offering meals are not included. Despite many outlets, lunchrooms have endured without closures from lack of business.
The National Park Association reports a congressional park bill introduction with hopes for favorable action. Iowa and neighboring states show rising interest, a Kansas City to McGregor highway is promoted, and local groups push for support. Elk from Yellowstone may be available for transfer, and 5000 illustrated leaflets are being printed for distribution. Representatives Geske and Kramer plan to attend the North Iowa Pike meeting in Mason City to rally park support.
A seven year old boy was found in the act of taking a letter from a Cresco post office box. Other suspected offenders were questioned and a stolen package recovered along with several letters. One letter contained a two dollar bill which had already been recovered earlier by public school teachers.
A. D. Nelson, 82, was found unconscious and bleeding near the door of the Milwaukee freight depot. He was taken to Story Hospital where doctors said he suffered fatal head injuries after likely fainting and falling. He died that Friday afternoon at 6 o'clock.
Local report notes the arrival of spring as street crews clear winter mud. North Water Street is clean while work on the south side remains pending for some time.
Residents plan to raise a reward up to 5000 dollars for Villa's capture following the Columbus raid. James Dean, a former Humboldt county farmer, was killed in the raid, fueling local interest. Subscriptions ranging from 100 to 250 dollars have been pledged by several citizens and the reward will be paid whether Villa is caught dead or alive.
Watch for signs of worms in children such as weakness fretfulness and poor appetite. At first suspicion give one teaspoonful to one lol lozenge Kickapoo Worm Killer candy worm remover. It claims to laxative paralyze and remove worms and improve digestion and health. Continue until all signs disappear.
Ehner Schute of Guttenberg bought a team of horses for 400 dollars at Cassville Wisconsin and began driving them across the ice covered Mississippi River to his home. The ice broke, throwing Schute, his horses, and his wagon into the water. Schute was rescued but the horses drowned.
Mrs. Catherine Nugent Mrs. Katie Winters Al Winters and Lawrence Winters deny they set the New Hampton opera house blaze and claim two confessions were coerced by police intimidation.
A Devorah Iowa farmer, Chas O Moore, endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and back pain. He reports irregular kidney action, swelling, and quick relief after using the pills from Wangler's Pharmacy. Price of 50c. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the product.
Local notes report spring arrival near. DeWitt hosts state firemen tournament this summer. St Ansgar creamery produced 316070 pounds of butter last year. Mason City ministers clash over Sunday amusements. Guy Fargo fatally injured in gasoline engine accident near Edgewood. Grandma Jenkins dies at 102 in Fort Dodge. Independence approves 15000 city hall. women cast many votes. William S Trart spearheads planting 5000 trees in Allamakee county. Ownership statement for Decorah Republican lists E C Bailey and others. notary public sworn March 13 1916.
A hotel valued at $100,000 will be erected in Spencer this summer. Mrs. Bernard Blom, 85, of Ackley, died in a fire that destroyed her home. W B Blackridge, prospecting near Bangor in Marshall county, found extensive clay deposits rivaling the best in the state.
A bold retail puff proclaims dependable purchase with exact pricing, quality, and style. The ad uses confident language promising satisfaction across goods, reinforcing trust in Bear's offerings.
Fayetteville mother Mrs Gordon Jessup reports her weak child gained weight and improved after using Vinci a cod liver and iron tonic without oil Druggist R A Engbertson Decorah Iowa promotes it as an appetite aiding digestion and blood building remedy aimed at delicate children
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