Pioneering Norwegians in Winneshiek County and Rev Brandt
Dr J P Johnson examines early Norwegian settlement moving through Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota. Rev Nils Brandt’s tireless church outreach across Blue Mounds Dodgeville Coon Prairie Decorah and beyond is highlighted with his family ties to Lutheran leaders and the role of Decorah as a regional hub.
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J. P. Johnson
United States
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Let Sunday
C. L. Clausen
Nils Brandt
Brandt
Valdris
Norway
America
Muskego
Wisconsin
Clausen
H. A. Stub
Pine Lake
Rock River
Blue Mounds
Springdale
Dane County
Dodgeville
Madison
Mount Horeb
Mounds
Wiota
Galena
la Crosse
Mons Anderson
Bostwick Valley
Coon Valley
Coon Prairie
Jerry Rusk
Lansing
Iowa
Paint Creek
Allamakee County
Monona
Clermont
Calmar
Decorah
Washington Prairie
Canoe
Turkey River
Timois
Minnesota
O. KE. Brandt
Luther Theological Seminary
Hamlin
R. O. Brandt
McFarland
Wis
Chris Menta
Listoe
Oldest Odd Fellows in Iowa Claim Wide Regard
The Sumner Gazette asserts Bremer County is home to Iowa’s oldest Odd Fellow, Wm. T. Wade, a three linker since 1843 who turns ninety five on December 27. Grover of Sumner joined in 1849. Wade and Grover are among the state’s longest serving members. Wade predates Decorah’s R. F. Gibson by four years, with Graver close behind.
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Elgin Echo
Sumner Gazette
Bremer
Fayette County
Iowa
Wm. T. Wade
Grover
Our City
Mr. Wade
Graver
Order
United States
R. F. Gibson
Decorah
Mr. Graver
Winneshiek County Corn Beats State Average in Tests
County corn shows ahead of surrounding counties in state tests. Commissioner Barney of Ames reports Winneshiek corn is seven percent better than last year with an average 4.17 percent improvement from seven tests, ranging from 4 to 100.
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Barney
Ames
Winneshiek County
Wisest policy to feed well even when cattle thrive
The saying underscores prudent livestock care during rich pasture conditions. Feeding adequately is advised to maintain health, growth, and productivity, ensuring cattle stay strong regardless of grazing plenty.
Alps Climber Death Toll Reaches 133 Across Regions
A historical tally reports 133 climbers killed in the central European Alps and adjacent ranges, with 574 injured. Germans predominate among the dead, followed by Austrians and Swiss, while a few English and Americans also appear. The disparity is attributed to differing attitudes toward hiring guides.
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Central European Alps
Pennine Range
Italy
Pyrenees
France
Tyrolese Alps
Switzerland
Alps
Judge Reiniger Ties Up Property
The Reiniger estate near the English M E church in Charles City is tied to family preservation by a will. A Ohio farm left to a relative must stay within the family and a wall must enclose it, making transfer impossible. Similar terms were found for the Charles City property deeded to Moll, wife of a railroad man. Judge Reiniger was a prominent Charles City attorney.
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Reiniger
M. E
Charles City
Mreet
Ohio
Moll
Mason City
Lowa
Who Loses? Horse buyer’s loss sparks legal battle
Des Moines horse buyer Oscar Luglan paid $70 by check to a farmer near Ellsworth for a horse that died after loading into a car. Luglan returned to secure a bill of lading receipt, then replaced the 70 dollar check after discovering the animal dead. The case likely heads to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Luglan
Des Moines
Ellsworth
Luglan
Pelicans Visit Clear Lake Drawn by Summer Refuge
A large flock of pelicans visited Clear Lake near the bar area with hopes of making it their summer home. Local residents expect they will move on, as hunters often target them. Floyd Barlow captured a crippled pelican eight feet wingspan, highlighting tensions between bird life and sportsmen.
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Clear Lake
Wihely
Floyd Barlow
Mason City Men Indicted Over City Docket
Cerro Gordo county grand jury indicted former mayor F M Norris for false entries in the mayoral docket and ex police chief Thos Lock for acting as mayor without legal authority. The case stems from a fine paid to the police chief on a drunkenness plea during the mayor’s absence. Accused men say politics behind charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerro Gordo County
Lightning Strike Sparks Town Fire at Grun dy Center
A sudden thunderbolt set off a blaze in Grun dy Center threatening much of the business district for over an hour. Firefighters and volunteers confined the flames to the Kinney lumber shed and its lumber stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Kinney
Ossian Considers Franchise for Electric Lighting
Ossian residents may vote soon on granting Harry Bullard a franchise for electric lighting. A prior franchise was awarded to Miller & Sons of Clermont, but they did not activate the project and the time limit expired last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bullard
Ossian
Miller & Sons of
Clermont
Wood Tick Bite Fatal Claims Ogden Bank Kin
Dorothy Koontz young daughter of Julius Koontz former Ogden State Bank cashier died after a wood tick bite. The tick was found on her at retiring time and removed. She fell ill the next day and died three days later. Physicians say the bite inoculated the body.
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Dorothy Koontz
Julius Koontz
Ogden State Bank
Rienow Promoted to Dean of Men at State University
Robert Rienow, formerly of Independence and Elkader, has been elected dean of men at the state university and will assume his duties in the fall.
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Robert Rienow
Independence
Elkader
The
State University
Public Schools Update on Exams Graduations and Contests
County Superintendent Miller outlines exam dates May 15 16 1913 and graduation May 31 1913 in Decorah. Teachers must submit township district teacher graduate parent addresses and papers. Dr Bennett of Upper Town University to deliver the graduation address. Boys Encampment at Town State Fair August 20 28 1913 invites essays on Farming in Town as an Occupation with 500-700 words due by June 30 1913 for farm boys aged 15-19. Entry blanks printed and available at the County Superintendent office. Minimum wage law to take effect July 4 1913 affecting next year’s contracts. Also references furniture paints at Parmans Drug Store.
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Decorah
Court House
Bennett
Upper Town University
Dr. Bennett
I County
Giant Hippopotamus Draws Curious Crowds to Gollmar Circus
The Gollmar Brothers paid 6500 for a giant hippopotamus known as Big Lotus. The massive Nile River horse captivates visitors as spectators overlook other attractions at the menagerie. Big Lotus rests in a mammoth tank between parades and sometimes greets the crowd with a glance or a gaping mouth. The Gollmar Brothers Circus visits on Monday May 19.
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Gollmar Brothers
Gol‘mar
Gollmar Brothers Zoological Display
Gollmar Brothers Circus
Superintendent Appointed to I M Division
W. J. Thiele has been appointed superintendent of the I. and M. division of the Milwaukee in place of the deceased Mr. Meyer. Thiele is an experienced railroad man who previously served as assistant superintendent of the Hastings division with headquarters at Aberdeen, S. D.
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W. J. Thiele
Milwaukee
Mr. Meyer
Mr. Thiele
Hastings
Aberdeen
Local Official Praises Ointment for Pile Relief
Hon. John R. Garrett mayor of Girard Alabama testifies to lasting relief from itching piles after using the ointment. He describes relief after persistent suffering.
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John R. Garrett
Girard
Ala
Bear's Clothing Ad Promises Better Suits and Lower Prices
A local advertisement from Bear's Clothing touts improved suit quality and lower prices to attract customers. The message emphasizes nicer models and value for shoppers.
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Bear's
Reminiscence of Winneshiek Hotel Gatherings
A reminiscence recalls Mizener's place at the Winneshiek Hotel near Sunday noon when villagers waited for papers from Calmar. A rain delay prompted an elder to compare the scene to old days when residents gathered to see the stage arrive from McGregor.
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Es Mizener
Winneshiek Hotel
Calmar
McGregor
Removing Finger Marks And A Tax On Bachelor Maids
Finger marks on doors can be removed by rubbing with clean flannel dipped in paraffin then wiped clean to remove oil odor. A Boston woman suggests taxing bachelor maids a year provoking strong reactions about singleness as luxury or necessity.
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Boston
Constipation Cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills
A patent medicine ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation indigestion and liver complaints. John Supsie of Sanbury Pa commends the pills as the best he ever used and recommends them to all. Price is 25 cents and the ad notes recommendations by dealers.
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Dr. King
John Supsie
Sanbury
Town Homestead Subscriptions Offer Combined Farm Paper
Subscriptions to The Town Homestead are taken at this office with our paper at $2.00 per year for both publications. The Town Homestead was chosen as a farm paper to better represent farmers and to be practical and up to date.
Wonderful Skin Salve ad from Cornelius News mentions Bucklen’s Arnica
J T Sossaman of Cornelius North Carolina says one box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. The ad notes the product for skin diseases burns bruises and boils and lists a price of 25 cents with dealer recommendations.
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Bucklen
J. T. Sossaman
News
Cornelius
N. C
Ady. Ee
Champ Clark Urges States to Decide Woman Suffrage
Speaker Champ Clark argues that the question of woman suffrage should be left to individual states to settle for themselves, voicing a position favoring state discretion over federal action.
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Champ Clark
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J. A. O. Preus
Judge Reiniger
Rienow
Fletcher
Castoria
the Public Schools
Miller
Towa
Towa State Fair Boys
Minimum
Parman
Menagerie
Gollmar’s Circus
Richelieu
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J. P. Burns
Dubuque, Io
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Key West Church
Dubuque
Midland Chemical CO
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