Personal notices from Decorah and surrounding towns
A lengthy list of residents and visitors in Decorah Iowa during the week, including John Stihring home from Colona, C O Maltby returning from Florida, and many others visiting relatives in Cresco Ridgeway Calmar Waukon and beyond. Details cover travel to LaCrosse Minneapolis Chicago San Diego and Seattle, plus engagements with family and friends at local homes and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stihring
Colona
C. O. Maltby
Florida
Carl Durland
Calmar
Tolstad
Cresco
Anna Krog
Otteson
Towa
Joe Brookner
Decorah
C. Rasmussen
Waukon
Peter Johnson
Black Farth
Wis
Dontie Mott
Walter
T. Humphrey
Hesper
Ridgeway
Borgine Owen
Bertha Fuller
Creeco
Chas. Dahly
W. Hazelton
E. A. Waterbury
F. Ll. Little
Minneapolis
L. Bergeson
Ruth Stihring
Clarinda
Burton
Kansas City
Arthur Vick
Mr. Vick
James A. Headington
E. W. Oxley
Burr Oak
Hattie Gross
Miss Mashek
Wm. Pollitt
Minnie Porter
John Beucher
Bert Ruth
M. Askelson
O. W. Emery
L. J. Brunner
Charles
C. L. Topliff
Arthur Amundson
Mr. Amundson
Austin
Minn
D. A. Lyons
Kathleen Haney
Jennie Hoy
D. Shea
Marie Thompson
Washburn
Geo. Klien
McGregor
J. G. McCallum
Marshalltown
W. M. Williamson
Ek. Cummings
Hawkeye
Williamson
G. Hathaway
J. D. Hexom
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
M. E. Hanson
Spring Green
H. J. Ellefson
Asa Lang
Seattle
Bluffton Township
Arthur L. Bailey
Minnie A. Bailey
Milford
Utah
Henry Paine
Russ Street
San Diego
Cal
Delia Palmer
Tacoma
Wash
H. A. Warner
California
L. L. Iverson
San Francisco
Lewis
Los Angeles
Ella
Ida
I. J. Tracinski
St. Paul
Ethel
Chas. Trzcinski
Ed. Trzcinski
George Ann Smith
George FE. Smith
Milwaukee
Mr. Smith
Fw.ph. Baker
Ola
Ark
K. K. Liquin
Monlay
Wilsall
Montana
Iowa
Clinton
Dale to Remain in Decorah after retirement
Friends announce that Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Dale will stay in Decorah. Mr Dale will retire as manager of the Lutheran Publishing House but has not disclosed his new plans. The Dales have built strong ties in Decorah and will continue to be part of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Dale
Decorah
Dale
Lutheran
Decorah Markets Steady Prices Across Commodities
Wheat holds firm at 1.20 to 1.35 per bushel with oats firmer 0.45 to 0.50 dollars. Barley quiet 0.50 to 0.70, hog receipts light and market quiet around 6.45. Eggs 0.15 and dairy butter 0.27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aban
The Library Proposition Seeks Half-Mill Tax Aid
The Decorah public library seeks a half mill levy to maintain and expand service at the court house. The vote on March 29 will fund new books yearly repairs and daily operation. The library houses over 2 000 volumes serves 1 000 patrons and circulates about 200 books weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Mysterious Caesar Returns to Decorah as Magician
Mysterious Caesar Frank Larson and Mrs Caesar visit Decorah with Larson’s father Carl L Larson and the Ing voldstads. Larson, a famed magician, performs his trunk escape act with Mrs Laurson as they tour vaudeville and are booked for the Orpheum circuit next year. The couple plan a summer at South Haven Michigan. Also wedding news from March 7 at Washington Prairie church as Abraham Rustad marries Oline Lomen. On March 16 Justice F Barthell unites Albert Ellingson and Olena Pearson in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Larson
Caesar
Decorah
Larson
The
Star
Orpheum
South Haven
Mich
Washington Prairie Church
Kaul Koren
Abraham Rustad
Oline Lomen
Mr. F. Barthell
Albert Ellingson
Walcott
N. D
Olena Pearson
Hesper
You Get Absolute Satisfaction on Every Purchase
A short customer service note from BEN BEAR promises absolute satisfaction on all purchases including a $20 suit or a ten cent article. The message emphasizes the store’s aim to please customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Big Farming News From Gull Lake Saskatchewan
Fred Schoonmaker sold the north half of 34-12-19 to Henry Kruse and released claim to seven other quarters. Schoonmaker will farm the land, move soon, and plant crops with Big 4 tractors. A. K. Markuson will provide three power outfits to seed about 50 acres per day, and Schoonmaker takes back 11200 acres from the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schoonmaker
Gull Lake
Sask
Henry Kruse
Kruse
Schoonmaker
Decorah Teacher Leads Penmanship Dept at Clinton Meeting
Grace Shilton a Decorah Public Schools writing and drawing teacher will lead the penmanship department during the Northeastern Town Teachers association gathering in Clinton on April 1 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern Town Teachers’ Association
Clinton
Grace Shilton
Decorah
Department of Penmanship
Surprise party bids farewell to Schjeldahls at Highlandville
The Schjeldahls hosted an auction of their Highlandville property last week and plan to move this week to a new home near Grand Forks North Dakota. Last Sunday many friends gathered for a large farewell surprise party with substantial gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schjeldahls
Highlandville
Grand Forks
N. D
Power Company Improves Steam Plant with New Boilers
Interstate Power Co installs new oil boilers in its steam plant to handle heavy loads as water power varies seasonally. Existing boilers had become unserviceable, so replacements were secured to keep operations running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Co
Ducks and Geese Seen Down River Indicating Spring
Wild ducks and some geese were spotted yesterday along the river near the dam signaling the approach of spring. The Dubuque papers note a plentiful presence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
A Bright Light and Local Political Candidacy Noted
A Decorah Gas Company installs a 6 candle power street light on Winnebago Street making the area bright at night. A man signs as a candidate for alderman at large vowing to push necessary public improvements and prudent use of city funds. Also notices from Otto Daul to open a sand and gravel pit when weather allows and a clothing store advertises spring suits with claims of quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Gas Company
Winnebago Street
Evanson
Otto Daulielm
Ben Bear Slip-in Deal Amid National Market Price Alert
A local notice touts a Ben Bear Slip-in priced at 82.00 with a suggested savings of 2.10 versus a national price of 5.00. It promotes a Be sure to see a large chorus at the Dingbat of Gar Elks show and mentions BEAR'S branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gar
Real Estate Moves Vision Decorah Dr Conrad Purchases Bailey House
Dr A E Conrad, new Decorah resident, buys the A K Bailey residence from I H Conigisky who bought it last spring. Albert Darling buys E T Reeds house in the same neighborhood. Prices rumored between 3000 and 3500 dollars. Norman Nelson buys W B Ingvoldstad home on East Water Street and moves in. Castalia public school grades present Cinderella in Flowerland operetta on March 19 with proceeds for school purposes. tickets 10 cents for children, 25 cents for others. Afterward Lutheran ladies serve a 15 cent lunch. Congregational church topics cover religious uses of kernels of wheat. seats free. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Conigisky
A. K. Bailey
A. E.conrad
Decorah
Albert Darling
E. T. Reed
Dr. Conrad
Norman Nelson
W. B. Ingvoldstad
East Water St
Castalia
Flowerland
Prince Sunshine
Daisy
Ladies of the Lutheran Church
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children advertisement
To mothers in this town children who are delicate feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the stomach act on the liver and are recommended for complaining children. A pleasant remedy for worms. At all druggists 25 cents. Sam TM Free Address A 8 Olmstead Roy N.Y. Adv 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Olmstead
wRoy
N.Y
Adv
Sweet Powders for Children Advertisement Notice
Many children are sickly and Mother Gray's Sweet Powders claim to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headache and teething disorders while destroying worms. Available at druggists for 25 cents with free sample by mail to Allen S Olmstead LeRoy New York. Also a real estate brief and local business notices about selling residences at Winneshiek hotel and wall paper store Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. G. Carlson
Helmer Hendrickson
LaCrosse
A. F. Gibson
Amanda
Lena Bigalli
Bertha Scott
Laura Barth
Jo Klema
Dickinson
John Wheatman
Theas Fox
Roby
EF. Gillett
Riceville
Clara Jacobson
Northfield
Decorah Markets
Nemo
Columbia Yarns
Wayne Kalt Hosiery
City Real Estate
Congregational Church
Winneshiek Hotel
I R. F. Gibson
Decorah Wall Paper Store
A. Prastmark
Citizens Savings Bank
EE. J.parman
Meritos
Edna Maison
Sissy Dobbin
Madison
Trey O’ Hearts Star
Mary Fuller
Edison
Hanlon Bros
Faust
Maraverite
Ellen B. Larsen
Delta Small Seal
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McCall's
Ladies’ Coats
Skinner
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