City Election Forecast Promises Lively Mayor Race
The March 29 city election features two mayoral candidates W F Baker and N R Groff. Aldermen at large attract a lively scramble with C E McKinney Peter Jensen and West Decorah’s G S Evenson. many ward races listed along with treasurer city assessor contests. Cadwell withdraws after filing.
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W. F. Baker
N. R. Groff
C. E. McKinney
Peter Jensen
G. 8
C. 8. Beice
E. J. Curtin
John Hargreaves
James Draper
Mr. Cadwell
Graceman Store Hosts Spring Fashion Show by Chicago Models
Graceman & Co held a spring fashion display featuring four Chicago models. Forty five gowns suits and coats were shown across four shows from 10 30 in the morning. Hats parasols and music by Miss Helwig and Miss Renaas complemented the event drawing a large crowd.
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Graceman & Co
Chicago
Graceman
Holland, Byrnes and Norton
K. I. Haugen
Helwig
Renaas
Water Works and Electricity Win in Spillville Special Election
Spillville voters rejected both water works and the electric light franchise. Water works passed 49 to 22 and authorized 6 000 in bonds. Electric franchise lost 74 to 33 with 36 women voting. 25 supported and 11 opposed. Funds total just over 2 000 00 and will finance the projects. Robert Klimesh named in franchise. other citizens show interest. The town aims to be the most progressive inland in the region.
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Spillville
Water Works
Electric Light
Robert Klimesh
Towa
Registration Board Session for Voters
The board of registration is in session today and will be tomorrow. Unregistered voters must register to vote in the city election and those who moved precincts since the last election must register. The board sits next week on Saturday the 27th and on election day. only those not registering on the 18th, Ith or 27th may register on the 2th.
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Board of Registration
Cutting Receives Ribbon for Barred Plymouth Rock
KE W Cutting won another prize ribbon from the American Association of Barred Plymouth Rock Breeders in Stratford Pa for the best shaped female at Ottumwa show last winter.
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KE. W. Cutting
American Association of
Stratford
Cutting
Ottumwa
New Publishing House Manager Here
Rev. K. A. Kasberg of Pierre South Dakota becomes manager of the Lutheran Publishing House on April 1. He has visited this week to arrange the removal of his family to Decorah.
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K. A. Kasberg
Pierre
Lutheran
Decorah
Aioets
Moving Barn Shift in Decorah Tests Streets
The season’s first move occurred last Saturday when Torger Moen relocated a barn from the Emil Rosenthal lot in West Decorah to the G. T. Pearson property on this side. A minor hitch briefly blocked Ben Dears corner streets.
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Torger Moen
Emil Rosenthal
West Decorah
G. T. Pearson
Ben Dears Corner
School Board Elects Officials For Ensuing Year
The School Board elected TH. T. Green as president and RL P. Hi Portman as secretary at Monday meeting. Green qualified by affidavit since he was not present. No other business was transacted.
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TH. T. Green
RL P. Hi. Portman
Mr. Green
Payette Boys Defeat Decorah in Lopsided Basketball Game
The Payette high school team defeated Decorah 82 to 20 at the gym, delivering a dominant home performance. The piece also advertises spring gloves in chamois and grey, bears the store BEAR'S branding, and touts quality and up to date merchandise.
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Payette
Decorah
Obituaries of P O Tonning Gustav Gorder and Godfried Heuser
Death notices report P O Tonning of Moorhead Minnesota passing after illness at seventy. Gustav Gorder, born 1861 in Albany Wisconsin, died after two weeks with pneumonia and jaundice. Godfried Heuser pioneer of Winneshiek county dies after two weeks illness at home. Funeral details note services at Decorah and Spillville with Norwegian and English rites. Survivors listed include spouses and children with locations in Luther College Oelwein Spillville Minnesota and Zurich Switzerland.
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Gustav Gorder
Mr. Gorder
Albany
Wis
Charlotte Wiltzine
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Decorah
Gorder
Lester
Luther College
Godfried Heuser
Winneshiek County
Washington Street
Heuser
Mr. Heuser
Zurich
Switzerland
America
Spillville
Fredericka Fogle
Robert
Old Home
Fredericka
Albert Bordorf
Frederick
Maggie
Fred Herold
Oelwein
Henry
Minnesota
Bertha
Carl Frey
Sumner Township
Hinterman Place
Wmn
Ronan
Washington St
Hang Cemetery
Rev. M. Willett
Volding Transfer To Des Moines Hospital Superintendent Post
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports Dr. N M Volding and wife will leave Cherokee for Des Moines soon. He will become superintendent of the new hospital for epileptics, a move reflecting his success at Cherokee and his public spirited work in the region.
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N M. Volding
Cherokee Hospital
Des Moines
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
N. M. Volding
Cherokee
Dy Voldeng
Great State Hospital
Prize Trap Shooting Opens Season At Decorah Club
Weather permitting the Decorah rod and gun club hosts its first trap shoot of the season this afternoon on the hitching grounds. It is an international event with DuPont Powder honoring top shooters by donating a silver cup for the open competition. The contest offers 1 clay pigeons with the best record earning the cup. A large attendance is expected and the event promises a spirited contest.
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Decorah Rod and Gun Club
DuPont Powder Company
Fred Gilebrt
United States
Peg O' My Heart shines at Grand Opera House
A capacity audience enjoyed Peg O' My Heart last Saturday at the Grand Opera House. Miss Moore led a well balanced, able company with strong humor and refined performance, especially noted is Jarvis the butler.
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Grand Opera House
Miss Moore
Jarvis
Peg O' My
New Men’s Wear Throw-on Coats by Hart Schoff ner & Mars
Simple and stylish throw-on coat advertised by Hart Schoffner & Mars priced at 8.15.00. Ben Bear named as agent. Mentions Elks show and dates April 6 and 7.
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Hart Schoffner & Mars
Carnival company coming to Decorah for May week
An Allmar Bros carnival agent visited Decorah, initially failed to agree, then returned last Friday to sign a contract for the week of May 17. The 22 car show will occupy grounds provided by the fire department with water, ticketing, and police. commission on gate receipts is planned.
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Allmar Bros
Carnival Company
Fire Department
Decorah
Allmar Company
Brundage
Miller seeks reelection as county school chief
H E Miller plans to run again for county superintendent under the new elective system. Despite rumors of a vacancy, his record shows a decade of rural and high school work, state certification, and broad district support. Winneshiek County voters are assured the post remains within local leadership.
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H. E. Miller
Decorah Journal
Miller
Winneshiek
Evangelistic Services at Methodist Church Next Sundays
A series of evangelistic meetings begins next Sunday at the Methodist church and runs for two weeks. Rev. Lackland serves as pastor with Prof. R C Eddins of Sedalia Mo directing a large chorus. Evening meetings start at 7 90 and are held at the Princess theatre with nightly topics including A Soul Winner's Reward and A Square Deal with that.
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Methodist
Lackland
R. C. Eddins
Sedalia
Eddins
Princess Theatre
Mutt and Jeff in Mexico at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera house announces a Wednesday night performance on March first featuring Gus Wills cartoon work Mutt and Jeff in Mexico. The show is a musical farce with singing dancing and vaudeville and has proven popular in large cities.
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Grand Opera House
Gus Wills
Mutt
Jeff
Mexico
Mutt and Jeff
Decorah Market Benefits From Foot and Mouth Restrictions
Restrictions on moving stock due to foot and mouth disease push northern farmers toward Decorah market. Farmers north of Burr Oak and Hesper and in Highland township bring stock to sell, facing longer hauls but favorable prices. Easter sale by Episcopal church set for March 26 and 27 at the Nesheim com in the Citizens Savings Bank building.
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Minnesota
Decorah
Burr Ock
Hesper
Highland Township
the Episcopal Church
Varech
L. J. Nesheim .Com
Citizens Savings Nank
Amd
Lincoln man buys premier Percheron stallion Invariable
Gus Bakken of Lincoln township secured Invariable a top Percheron imported in 1910 by Truman of Bushnell HL. At six years old the stallion is in prime condition. Bakken plans to keep Invariable along with his two existing stallions at Ridgeway after a year of searching for a superior horse.
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Gus Bakken
Lincoln Township
Truman
Bushnell
Mr. Bakken
Ridgeway
Long price for young sow in Clarinda purchase
P T Ramlo reports paying 120 dollars for a 450 pound Poland China sow bought in Clarinda last week. Sired by Big Ben and bred to Key of Wonder the animal is described as one of the best added to his herd and to the county. He notes good stock costs, but pays off with proper handling.
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Poland
China
Clarinda
P.T. Ramlo
Big Ben
Key of Wonder
New Idea Sanitary Brushes to Be Seen Again in City
F S Putnam General Agent Fuller Brush Co announces renewed canvassing of the city with a complete line of New Idea Sanitary Household Brushes and new items to display. T T Hogewoll offers his modern Main Street residence for sale at below value with easy terms as he plans to leave town.
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Eal
F. S. Putnam
Fuller Brush Co
Main Street
T. T. Hogewoll
Owls Initiate Eight New Candidates at Meeting
At the Owls lodge regular meeting last week Wednesday night eight new candidates were admitted to the order. The Owls are among the city’s fastest growing lodges.
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Owls
Poresh
the Owls
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Advised for best work
The copy states that applying paint costs three or four times the paint itself and suggests the property is worth fifty times both. It urges not to skimp and to hire the best painter who uses Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint, implying mixed paints cannot match this product.
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Devoe
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I. AL. Conigisky
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Ben Bear
Hexom & Son
Republican” Office
the School Board
Dingbat
Kayser
Dingbat of
Gar
Ren Bear
the Silent Reaper
Moorhead
Minn
P. O. Tonning
Evangelistic Services
Helpe Decorah Markets
Schiffsian
Wangler
Giar Theater
Mysterious Caesar & Co
Caesar
David Belasco
Athena
Marshal Field & Co
Puritan
Burlington
Alexandre
Tipperary
Kreider, Cushman & Co
F Mayer Boot and Shoe Co
Kk. I. Haugen
Wangler’s Drug Store
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