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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
3
Hackney Land Credit Co invites representatives to sell 6 percent mortgages or 140000 acres of general farming land with exclusive territories. Good earnings possible handling either or both, with contracts for productive sellers. Address Hackney 16 St. Paul Minn.
Farmers are offered a broad seed catalog including Sweet Clover Bluegrass Red Top and Lawn Seed. Ames tested seeds cover alfalfa preparation, pastures and lawn care with varieties like White Clover and Barwell English Lawn Seed. Special crops include Seed Wheat Blue Stem Seed Barley Seed Oats and flax.
Builders report active work across Decorah with B O Marsh starting a bungalow on Upper Broadway and Elks addition foundation near completion on Main Street. Winneshiek County State Bank main beams set and rear brickwork underway at Marlow buildings.
Maurice Halloran challenges gravel work on his land as the Commercial Club directs traffic on Dug Way road. He displays a rival sign accusing Robbers' road and vows action after consulting a justice and lawyers without resolution.
The Congregational church schedules a communion service next Sunday morning and an evening sermon titled Fiery Darts and How to Quench them. The M F E church notes a quarterly conference at 7 30 p m at the parsonage with Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m. Dr Mer shon will preach at the communion and sac rament service followed by Church Union at 7 30 p m. All are invited to both services.
In a rural morning scare, Win Ronan reports missing chickens for some time. Last Saturday at 3 o clock he found a large owl in the hen house. the door was shut and he captured the bird, measuring about four feet from wingtip to wingtip.
W A Jacobs a leading socialist orator spoke at the Baptist church to a good sized Monday audience on socialism. His remarks were well received and local party members expect one or two more lectures before the season closes.
The Gollmar circus will show in Decorah on Monday May 19. They perform at West Union on Saturday the 17th and arrive over the Rock Island Sunday morning. The troupe, long connected to the family wagon show, now uses twenty three double length cars to transport the aggregation.
Marshal Johnson found a man in a blissful semi conscious state near the gas house. He was arraigned before the mayor and contributed 0.85 to the city exchequer.
Ronan Bros send two carloads of fine horses ready for shipment once cars arrive. One car heads to La Crosse Wisconsin and the other to Rock Island Tl. The animals are not particularly large but praised as a superb lot leaving the city.
The Anderson Brothers last week shipped another impressive car of horses to East Willisden L L. The lot included a pair of perfectly matched black horses weighing nearly a ton each or exactly 20 pounds less.
Judge Spriing ordered the sheriff to notify owners to remove slot machines from city locations or face seizure. The devices were promptly taken out after the order.
The Star theatre unveils a new electric sign in front of the building. The sign displays three colors clearly, making the theater easily identifiable from the street.
Luther College hosts St. Thomas of St Paul in a hard played opener on a blustery day. Kennedy Bow and Preus powered a late Luther rally as the home team preserved a 3 to 1 win despite St. Thomas leading late.
John Harter of Locust lauds continued work after Prof Herrick of Ames demonstrates pruning and spraying at Shegrad farm near Trout Run. Farmers and especially boys gain practical skills, with observers noting the event as a clear success and a time saver compared to two weeks of school.
A May 12 concert at the Grand Opera House promotes a performance of The Lay of the Bell directed by Prof. Carlo A. Sperati. The event features 110 chorus members, 30 in the orchestra, and four renowned soloists.
The April term of District Court in this locale adjourned to May 6 after about four days of busy sessions. Several cases were heard but not docketed, including Henry Reeves vs Decorah Farmers Co operative Society. Grand jury found fifteen indictments against boot leggers with cases to be tried next term. Numerous equity and law entries followed detailing judgments, guardianships, and court orders for various parties.
In a Nebraska style farmer wives’ revolt the women gathered at a neighbor’s home to press for home improvements and conveniences. They warned husbands of unity, refused surrender, and secured changes after brief visits. The era of better home life began with agreed reforms. The Town Homestead and our paper offered for one year at 82.00.
A Norfolk and double breasted suits stock is highlighted as finely chosen with prices lower than elsewhere. Also advertised are a pocket knife or baseball bat with suits.
Spring hats arrive in green tan brown and clay shades. The champion quality line offers a $2.00 hat that sold quickly.
The Decorah Choral Union will present The Lay of the Bell on Monday evening May 12 with soloists Susie Burr Whyland soprano Mrs W M Thurston contralto M J Brines tenor Gustaf Holmquist bass baritone. Press notices praise each singer from Chicago Des Moines Evanston New York and Stockholm. Admission 50 and 35 cents.
Members of the Loyal Temperance League will hold a social lunch at Yeoman hall on Wednesday May 7 at 4 30 p m Any edible contribution is welcome Elora Coffeen Draper
I heartily thank all those of my friends who generously assisted me toward replenishing my law library lost in the recent destructive fire. W. M. Strand.
Cresco Times reports Cresco will host the season opening of Arizona Joe's Wild West Shows on Saturday May 17. The Wheeler Bros Ed and Walter own the show and have prepared tents wagons and paraphernalia at their headquarters on the Wheeler place in New Oregon.
Dean's Regulats operate easily and are sold at 25 cents a box in all stores.
Ladies in Decorah Iowa are urged to update homes with new handmade couches and rockers. The Guarantee Upholsterering Co promises free estimates with no obligation.
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