Decorah High School wins county declamatory contest
Attendance at Winneshiek County Normal Institute tops 160 as Decorah High School secures the county declamatory contest cup. Castalia Ossian Calmar and Decorah entrants compete with Nelle Jewell and Irvin Krumm leading in various classes, while Dr. Bennett and Dr. Kepford lecture amid concerts and operas.
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Decorah High School
Winneshiek County Normal Institute
Decorah
Miller
Calmar
Ossian
Castalia
Nelle Dewell
Alice Daniels
Macie Vance
Gerda Hanson
Lela Kneeskern
Anna Schara
Kathleen Morris
Irvin Krumm
Nelle Jewell
Municipal Election Candidate List for Next Monday
Full list of candidates for the upcoming municipal election includes H Engbretson and H G Green for mayor, R Algyer for city treasurer, E J Gillette for city assessor, park commissioners L B Whitney N L Bailey Levert Larsen, and aldermen at large C E B McKinney George Hislop Peter Jensen. Ward candidates include John ONeil, W F Baker, R Bucknell, L L Cadwell and L B Willis, W T Symonds and A S Olson. Voters are reminded two aldermen at large will be elected and re registration rules apply with election day registration allowed for some.
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L. B. Willis
Alterman
H. Engbretson
H. 4. Green
R. Algyer
E. J. Gillette
L. B. Whitney
N. L. Bailey
Levert Larsen
C. E B. McKinney
George Hislop
Peter Jensen
John Oneil
W. F. Baker
R. Bucknell
L. L. Cadwell
W. T. Symonds
Olson
EE Pgplia
Polled Hereford Bull Tops Local Herd Purchase
John Finn bought a fine Polled Hereford bull nine miles from Independence. The registered, standard bred animal is rare in the county and arrived this week, praised as a handsome addition to his herd. In the same notice, BEN BEAR promotes quality men’s wear and service at its store.
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John Finn
Independence
Ben Bear
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement by Decorah Citizen
A Decorah resident F Merwig tests back and kidney pain relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports relief from back ache and profuse secretions after using the remedy bought at Wangler Bros. Drug Store. Price 50 cents. Sold nationwide by Co. Remember the name Doan's.
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Decorah
F. Merwig
Barber
Mill St
Iowa
Dean
Wangler Bros
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan'’S
Winneshiek County Farmers Institute Held in Hesper
The Winneshiek County Farmers Institute met in Hesper on March 13 and 14 despite rain and poor roads. Professors Don E. Fish and Carl F. Girton from Ames spoke and aided the event. Mrs. Jessie Boys led domestic science sessions, with Mrs. O L Street winning best loaf prize from Golden Palace flour. Applications for next year should be filed with the secretary, O L Street.
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Winneshiek County
Jessie Boys
Ames
O. L. Street
Golden Palace
Barrie Burreson
Runaway Colts Injure Passenger En Route to City
While driving to the city Monday the span of colts belonging to Alfred Young became frightened a few miles north and ran into the ditch. Geo. Pfister was thrown from the vehicle, striking his head and needing medical attention. Mr. Young was uninjured. Free remnant wallpaper offer at Par man’s Drug Store with purchases of five dollars or more.
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Alfred Young
Geo. Pfister
Mr. Young
Parman’s
Water Works Finances Improve Under Alderman Cadwell
L L Cadwell reports six years as Fourth Ward alderman and Water Works chair, detailing overdraft reductions from 2200 to a March balance of 1600 by expanding water mains, adding hydrants and meters, restoring the reservoir, and installing a new pumping station roof and stack. He notes oversight of most committees and verification at the City Clerk's office.
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Descorah
Fourth Ward
Water Works Committee
Water Street
L. L. Cadwell
Ben Bear Suits Headquarters for Better Clothing
Ben Bear advertises all wool fabrics trimings and linings of high grade and tailoring of a high order. Emphasizes durable wear and shapely fit with style standards and originality of design. Claims to be headquarters for better clothing.
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Ben Bear
Body for God theme at Congregational church next Sunday
Announcements note a Sunday morning sermon on The Body for God at the Congregational church and a Sunday school concert in the evening honoring David Livingstone the famed missionary and explorer. Many children are sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children promise twenty four hour relief from colds fevers headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Available at druggists for 25 cents sample mailed free Allen Olmstead Le Roy New York.
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Congregational Church
God
David Livingstone
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