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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
4
Ben Bear, a Decorah merchant, explains why he orders six months ahead, citing changed conditions and the need for first selections in models and fabrics. He notes sixty five percent of next fall stock is already in progress and July market trips ensure tailor quality, with a square deal policy and courteous service.
Clayton correspondent reports Joseph Meehan, owner of the Becker farm, unearthed a surprising cache while breaking sod. What appeared to be a boulder hid an iron kettle with a wired lid, revealed to contain Mexican ten and twenty dollar gold pieces dating back to 1727 and 1802.
Elkader Register and Argus reports a city milestone as residents call San Francisco. Manager Orr spoke with an operator in the San Francisco exchange, then L. J. Kramer talked with Mrs. Kramer in the city last Tuesday evening. The 3 minute call started at 8 10 p m and ended at 8 47 p m with a toll of 14 85 dollars.
A string ball formed in a rail lunch room in December 2008 grew as string from packages was added. The ball now weighs 42 pounds and measures 58 inches in circumference with over 150 miles of string, owned and on display at Trounson restaurant in Cherokee.
People traveling home near the Beard farm heard the Milwaukee road electric bell at the crossing. They stopped as the train passed, calling attention to the state of roads beyond the Beard farm as the worst in the county and a shame on Decorah township.
The city held a Doe Contest to determine the most popular dog among about a thousand entrants. About ten thousand votes were cast with Prince, owned by Ray Al Jen, receiving 4,290 votes and Drake, owned by Harley Ransom, finishing second under the supervision of the local humane society.
John Cowan Jr seeks city payment for damage to his car and a plate glass window after his vehicle struck a street pebble on Main St Sheldon. He argues the pebble was city property and the fault lies with the town for its presence.
Fifty years ago reports note the Emancipation Proclamation will be read for the first time. Gen Lee subscription paper in New York reached $60,000. Hancock’s corps has seen deserters after bounties. The rebel ram Missouri surrendered on the Red River. Great Eastern prepares to lay Atlantic cable. County clerk Matteson reports $87,163 paid in gopher and rabbit bounties through June. Harvesters agents announce price cuts.
In a whimsical dialogue Billy Be By Bo Bum learns from Tinker Teedle Tee why forests matter. The elder explains how tree roots keep soil spongey, absorb rain, and feed springs that feed creeks. He describes how logging dries streams, how saplings replace giants slowly, and how tree rings reveal age.
A two year old daughter of Mrs Peter Vokovich was struck by lightning during a thunder storm last week in Mason City. The bolt hit a tree eighty five feet north of the Vokovich home and followed a discarded telephone wire to the window where the girl stood. Several nearby residents were stunned and the tree bore the imprint of the strike on the child's breast according to a Mason City paper.
Vital Statistics from the state board of health record February deaths by county: Allamakee 26, Chickasaw 7, Clayton 19, Fayette 20, Howard 10, Winneshiek 12. Causes include bronchitis, Brights disease, infancy disease, external violence, diabetes, heart disease, broncho pneumonia, birth injuries, congenital debility, two each for pneumonia and acute endocarditis with other single counts.
A Mason City and Clear Lake handcar rolled down a grade and struck a Main Street streetcar filled with children en route to a track meet. The motorman and conductor were shaken but stood by the battered vehicle as the children leapt clear, escaping injury.
Mrs. Mary Miller of Estherville deposits 850 for cemetery care with G. W. Rathbun as treasurer, directing only the interest to be used for family lot upkeep in Greenwood cemetery. Principal remains intact. A parallel deposit was made with the Ossian Cemetery association.
Winneshiek lodge No 58 of Decorah ranks among the state’s oldest Odd Fellows lodges. Its charter dates to 1834 and it began at Moneck, a settlement in the county’s southern part fifty years ago. Today the Winneshiek lodge is among the most prosperous in the state.
Two carloads of walnut logs were sent from Fayette to a Des Moines factory where they will be made into gun stocks. A factory representative inspected the stock owned by Win Timmerman and bought the entire lot at a favorable price.
The Interstate Trail project began last Thursday with the setting of the first poles south of Mason City. TH. HL. Shepard, district manager of the Interstate Trail Association, said five poles would mark the route from Des Moines to St Paul as the work progresses.
Two young men from Decorah were riding a motorcycle in the country last week when the machine bucked on Thomas hill and they were dumped into a ditch. Both were scratched but not seriously hurt.
The largest Webster county farm transfer in years was negotiated as James P. Condon of Tarpitz bought 360 acres west of Barnum from M. P. Healy and Dr. C. J. Saunders for 872000 dollars. The deal sets a high county benchmark for land prices and involves prominent local figures.
A large stocking effort placed about one and a quarter million pike into Cedar Lake to accompany the one hundred newly released sand black huss. The latest supply originated from Spirit Lake hatchery.
An old advertisement claims the liver is a blood purifier and the seat of passions. It warns that impurities in the blood cause biliousness headaches dizziness and constipation. Dr King's New Life Pills are promoted to clean the liver and restore vitality, 25 cents at druggists.
A June issue advises stout women on dress no nos including skirt length not above three inches from floor, resisting latest fashions like chokers and tussah silks, avoiding long tight sleeves, and steering clear of bobbed hair and small hats to flatter a fuller figure.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for impure blood and sluggish liver. The copy proclaims the product has been on the market for 35 years and is sold at one dollar per bottle.
A British Indian Army cotton uniform faded after laundry until a serendipitous remark led a young officer to hire a native dyer. Years of trials yielded a khaki dye that resisted sun and soap. A metal dish altered the dye, creating fadeless khaki and making the lieutenant a millionaire.
The quote argues that art's beauty depends on truth not mere imitation, asserting nothing truly beautiful can be false. Ruskin emphasizes integrity of representation as the core of aesthetic value.
In South Philadelphia's Third school district a single block reports 1000 children aged six to sixteen, a remarkable tally from the compulsory education bureau. The same block shows eighteen languages spoken among its students, highlighting rich linguistic diversity.
The text explains that battleships are larger and more heavily armored with bigger guns than cruisers. It notes that armored cruisers resemble battleships in some respects but are not equal in overall capability.
The advertisement quotes Mrs. F. T. Hrubus of Spring, New York, praising Chamberlain's Tablets for six years of use to relieve disordered liver conditions. It notes the product is for sale at Engbretson's Pharmacy and invites readers to purchase.
Mrs. A L Luckie of East Rochester New York reports a sick headache and despondency due to a weakened stomach were cured by Cham berlain s Tablets. She finds them pleasant mild and effective and says she was restored to her former health within a few weeks Adv the slain The growing of legumes will retard soil depletion and greatly add to its power to produce.
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as instant relief for tired feet at the California Expositions. It touts swelling prevention and quotes a shopper enjoying the expo, urging purchases at 25c with no substitutes. Also notes Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil for emergencies and small ad credits.
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