Enthusiastic fair meeting outlines Buchanan County program
Citizens in Decorah gathered at City Hall where A G Rigby of Buchanan County Fair spoke for nearly two hours. He outlined county gains and suggested steps for Winneshiek County to build up its fair, with plans for co operation, a new two night fair, fireworks, auto races, harness racing, balloon spectacles, music, and a baby health contest, plus a new amphitheatre and safer track layout.
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Pupils Recital at Grand Opera House April 7 program
Program for a recital by Madam Ohlson Sol e mus a Miss Katherine Hustvedt at 8:15 pm Friday April 7 featuring Verdi Il Trovatore scenes Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana Aida and other selections. Soloists include Mrs Rovelstad Mrs Allen Miss Bakken Miss Reynolds and many students with groups by Norwegian songs and duets.
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Early Local Politics Spotlight Nicholson Primary Bid
Local politics open early as Hon H P Nicholson Jr announces re election bid in the Town legislature. Attorney J A Nelson may oppose in Republican primaries. Handel praised for The Messiah noting its enduring modernity and popularity. Soloists to be announced next week for April 24 production led by Prof Carlo A Sperati with a strong chorus and orchestra.
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Snowstorm Swells to Nine Inches Heaviest Winter Fall
Tuesday night revelers saw rain before midnight then heavy snow blanketed the ground by morning for nine inches. Trees dressed in white, a damp mix limited drifting, but cars hampered. sleighs seen as officials note early spring weather. Lightning and thunder amid snowfall marked a curious storm start.
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Decorah Students Win in County Spelling and Arithmetics
Decorah Public School students dominated the county spelling and arithmetic contests at the high school last Saturday, winning seven of sixteen prizes and earning the right to represent Winneshiek County in the state spelling contest in Des Moines. Laura Ellingson won the state spellings slot and Selma Twenge led the arithmetic contest, with multiple contestants appearing in both events.
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Des Moines
Decorah Public
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H. E. Miller
Winneshiek County
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Decorah Public Schools
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Burr Oak
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Decorah
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Marjorie Gates
Harold Pilgrim
Madison
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Springfield
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Dorothy Marlow
Paul Heuser
Spittville
Military
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Hesper
Jeanette Novotny
Bays West Side Residence Sold to L S Dale on Maple Ave
L S Dale who recently sold his Main street home has bought the Clau sen residence on Maple avenue in the fifth ward, confirming a local real estate transfer.
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L. S. Dale
Main Street
Clausen
Maple Avenue
Fifth Ward
Time to Pay Taxes in March Penalty Date
County Treasurer L C Christen and Deputy C P Seim are busy as tax season peaks in March. March 31 is the last day to pay taxes without penalty. payments may be full or partial before then. Partial payments before March 31 are allowed. after that, the full tax plus penalties accrues for delinquency.
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L. C. Christen
C. P. Seim
Child Burns After Fall On Stove At Home
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Barth about a year and a half fell onto a hot stove in the kitchen Monday morning burning the abdomen area. Dr Dahl attended and dressed the wounds and hopes for a full recovery.
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Michael Barth
Schultz Shoe Store Installs New Repair Machine
The Schultz Shoe Store installed a large new shoe repairing equipment last week of the most modern type, increasing service to patrons in this department.
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Schultz Shoe Store
Vincl tonic boosts blood and strength says Mrs Ear Brunson
A nod to Vincl cod liver and iron tonic from Vinci boosts blood, nerves, and appetite. Mrs Ear Brunson of Brunson crediting its benefits after weak health, with local druggist A Engbertson of Decorah Iowa promoting the product in plain terms.
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Ir. A. Engbertson
Decorah
Sewer Connection Across River Finished in Winter Work
The sewer connection across the river between the third and fifth wards was completed on Monday. Weather permitting, the run of laterals will begin next. Superintendent Bridges says every worker on the job is glad it is done after a difficult winter project.
Nicholson Jr Announces Candidacy for State Representative
H. P. Nicholson Jr announces candidacy for the June primary to seek re election as State Representative from Winneshick County on the Republican ticket. He states commitment to serving the county and upholding party principles in the next term.
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Winneshick County
H. P. Nicholson, JR
Primary date for Winneshiek county GOP State Representative race
J A Nelson notes the Republican primary will of voters to decide the State Representative race for Winneshiek county on June 6 1916. The notice specifies the contest under the GOP ticket and calls for voter participation in the process.
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Winneshiek County
J. A. Nelson
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