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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
4
The Republican reports Winneshiek county poultry growers sold 15 310 764 eggs last year. At 15 cents per dozen the crop brought about 191 684 55 dollars. The article notes the large value of eggs and begins a table showing hens and egg counts by township.
A reader reports using sulphate of iron mixed with water to kill dandelions on a lawn. After sprinkling with a common sprinkler, all dandelions died in two days without harming the grass. The solution costs about five cents per pound. a sprayer may improve effectiveness.
Disappointed anglers faced the legal catch time for black bass last Friday as rain turned Bear creek water to a thick soup, hindering fishing. One party near Bear creek mouth reported better conditions, while a county official and a prominent attorney claimed to have caught shiners near the lower dam before returning home past Dr. Swezey's.
Residents praise visitors from Chickasaw and Howard counties arriving by car for Sunday dinners. Hotels report steady demand with twenty two guests expected from Chickasaw and about a dozen from Howard. Water Street buzzed with waiting cars by noon as locals welcome travelers.
The Brundage carnival troupe, en route from Ottumwa, reached Decorah after a 34 hour journey. A derailment incident and a leaky engine added delays while performers faced dismissal after arrival.
A Sunday game at the fair grounds matched Decorah Cubs against Decorah Federals. The Cubs won 4 to 2 in a closely contested outing with solid hitting and sharp fielding shaping the victory for Decorah.
Winfield Miller of Indianapolis who wrote a letter about early sixties days arrived in town last Thursday. He visited West Decorah with Mike Harmon and others, recounting funny incidents such as rat plunder in 1862 and prairie oysters from eggs. The group toured landmarks, spoke with students, and a dinner followed with 12 elder citizens at the Winneshiek.
Lew Harrison of Nashua Iowa has never missed a day or been tardy in twelve years of schooling begun at age six. He began driving at thirteen and spent last summer repairing cars for a garage firm. He has a long mechanical bent, overhauling bicycles and various machines for years.
Last Sunday brought warm sun and clear skies as many people fled the city. Cars horses and motorcycles carried crowds to the countryside for a day outdoors with fishing gear and worms in hand.
Emerald C Robbins of Fayette graduates from Upper Iowa University next month and passes the Federal elimination at Minneapolis. He is admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point and will leave Fayette June 1 for the academy the day after his bachelor’s degree is conferred. Uncle Sam wants both brains and character.
At a Boosters meeting in New Hampton a Dubuque man proposed funding a local hospital if he can secure half a million dollars in life insurance within the county. A committee was appointed to investigate the proposal.
A testimonial from C. E. Hatfield of Chicago praises Dr King s New Life Pills for bowel, liver and kidney health and relief. The ad notes a 25 cent price at druggists and markets Burdock Blood Bitters for impure blood and sluggish liver at 1 dollar per bottle, claiming 35 years on the market.
Morganza Louisiana May 20 1864 A Civil War soldier writes of the Red River Banks Expedition reaching Morganza and describes the wing dam to pass the falls at Alexandria the fleet of thirty two vessels crossing with little damage. He recounts battles at Marksville Simonsport and Yellow Bayou and notes the Eagle Regiment the 8th Wisconsin under A J Smith. The advance included a large river crossing the Chafalaza and a daring rear-guard action against rebels with dense fighting and a daring escape. He mentions hot gray wool uniforms and plans to rest and clean up before further writing.
For a week and now, every farmer in the county is busy planting corn. The season is late but the current time is early enough. Farmers report ground in excellent condition and favorable weather, making a good crop appear likely.
Washington reports confirm water borne traffic began passing through the Panama canal last Saturday. Panama railroad officials in New York forwarded the notice noting a steady stream of barges in tow. The opening stemmed from interoceanic congestion after the Tehuantepec railway suspension and the need to ship cargo beyond railroad capacity. Goethals aided by clearing a channel through the Culebra cut, with lines supplying barges for overflow cargo. The canal is near completion and can handle warships or liners, though a formal merchant shipping opening date is not set.
Judge Howell in Iowa City decides Anderson v Domestic Animal Fund of Iowa allowing recovery of 125 dollars for guinea pigs killed by dogs. County Attorney Hart had demurrer arguing guinea pigs not domestic animals. Plaintiff proves pig history from Brazil via Spanish explorers to affirm domestication.
President Charles McNider of First National Bank and head of Mason City cement plant urged Iowa to pursue a billion dollar annual manufacturing output as it does for farming. J H Hill of Des Moines backed the workers compensation law while Grinnell and Clinton seek the next conference.
The two-legged colt owned by Dr. J. A. Haviland has been stuffed and placed on display in the F. A. Figge clothing store window. It is described as a curiosity though touching it reportedly causes a bite.
A grade Holstein cow owned by Peder Pedersen & Sons in the Benson Cow Testing Association near Cedar Falls Iowa produced 2 274 pounds of milk in April yielding 122 3 pounds of butter. The record more than doubles Iowa’s previous first year butter output and challenges other Iowa associations to match the mark.
The Bank of Radcliffe in Hardin county shuts down after president H D Himmell and cashier J E Himmell and their families flee by auto to Eldorado, then train, leaving $40,000 in forged notes. They are arrested at Eldora and bail attempts fail.
Hastings readers are told that a large crew is working on the Southern Minnesota electric line and that the route is expected to reach Hastings in July after a year of visits by two men in the area.
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