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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
3
City laws require every dog to be registered with the City Clerk and to wear a license tag. All dog owners must obtain a license tag and display it on the dog immediately or face action. Mayor H. J. Green signs the notice.
Notice is given that the subscriber has been duly appointed executor of the estate of the late in Winneshiek County Iowa testate. Bond has been given as required by law. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them and debtors must pay to 21 B. M. White, Decorah. Dated May 21 1913 Boice and Hook Attorneys.
New Albia post office fire damage reported while iron ore is found near Lansing. Mason City YWCA forms with 546 members. Charles City dedicates a new Masonic temple today. Cresco depot due by June 1. Algona votes for a park system in a special election. Fort Dodge subscribes funds for a YWCA building. Independence resident Albert Ehrke loses four fingers in planing mill accident. Humboldt marks fifty years with a homecoming jubilee. Charles City debates Chautauqua site. potential abandonment looms. Hogs bring $7.30 to $8.00 in WaVerly and Decorah. Mason City streetcar fault leads to fire damage. Preston pipe explosion harms Jim Christen. Burglaries strike Mason City including $30. Maynard girl Florence Beckner injured by runaway team. Cedar Falls Commercial Club pushes union depot plan. Edward Thompson nearly knocked unconscious when lightning hits Cedar Falls post. Waldorf student Oliver Landy accidentally shot near Forest City. Fifty-third regimental encampment secured for Charles City with $1,000 raised for grounds.
Reports from nearly all parts of the state show cool cloudy weather with frequent heavy showers delaying farm work. Southern counties had rainfall below one inch while northern areas saw much more than normal, with creeks out of banks and bottom land flooded. Only about a quarter of corn planted and much ground left to plow. rains overall beneficial. Orchard and small fruits in excellent condition. GEO. M. CHAPPEL Section Director.
Mason City receives notice that United States Express and Adams Express will no longer handle beer or intoxicants. Wells Fargo and American Express plan daily receipt of the same alert. Express services have long carried most beer into Mason City, and temperance supporters call this a major victory. Decorah agents have only been advised to avoid deliveries to irresponsible or banned recipients.
Railroad officials have not definitively placed blame for the Decorah wreck at Toddville last Saturday. They lean toward fault by the freight train crew for running on the passenger train’s time. The crash occurred at 4 39 PM with 28 injuries reported, none fatally.
River water clears and fishing improves with reports from Mason City and nearby areas. A 14 pound 1 ounce fish was caught at Clear Lake last week, another fisherman landed a 12 pounder nearby. Sunday anglers netted 17 1/2 pounds of black bass and crappies below the first dam.
Clara W Hoyt, at 403 Washington St, advertises limited voice and piano lessons for summer, after June, citing three years at Northwestern University School of Music. Also mentions Ben Bear clothing guarantee policy stressing fit and quality, with emphasis on affordable prices.
Luther College students organized a May 17 program featuring tennis, baseball, and music. The visiting team beat St Thomas 4 2 in tennis sets. Luther defeated St Olaf 4 0 in baseball with Ulvilden earning nine strikeouts. Harstad and Swenson starred in bats and fielding. A morning street concert by Luther College Concert and Second Bands impressed crowds. the open air evening concert drew a sizable audience despite chilly weather.
Report from Castalia says lightning struck the school house around midnight Monday. The Milwaukee train’s whistle awakened residents as a blaze erupted in the cupola but firefighters prevented major damage to the building.
The Linnevold family will move to Mayville North Dakota in about three weeks to establish their future home. Mr. Linnevold has already relocated to Mayville and will continue as representative for Perkins Brothers of Sioux City.
Circumstances prevent Capt. Roald Amundsen from delivering the scheduled lecture in Decorah Magist. The cancellation will disappoint many citizens across the region.
Scaffolding rises at the mansion of Hon. Larry Flemming on Winnebago street corner Broadway, commonly known as the jail, as workmen repair gutters and perform maintenance.
Final business meeting of the Decorah Choral Union and Orchestra will be held in the riers of the First N E S church Monday evening May 26 at eight o'clock. Reports of the year's work and a social time with light refreshments. Singers and orchestra members are requested to be present. COMMITTEE
Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day exercises issued for Col Hughes Post and Relief Corps. Union memorial services at Grand Opera House May 25 at 10 30 am with Rev G S Lackland preaching and Alice Daniels vocal solos. Parade forms 10 am at Vernon and Washington, proceeds to Court House square before reviewing by Col Hughes Post and Women relief corps.
The G A R hall will open after the opera house services for members their families and invited guests to join a picnic dinner. The Relief Corps provides coffee and other items but asks attendees to bring baskets to ensure ample supplies. BY THE COMMITTEE.
The Decorah and Cresco high school baseball teams meet at the fair grounds tomorrow to settle their northern Iowa rivalry. Both squads pledge a snappy game as they seek victory over the other. Additionally Luther College’s game with Upper Iowa University at Fayette was postponed by rain.
Maurice T. Halloran writes to the Decorah Republican criticizing rich town interests and editorial bias. He notes encouragement from friends to run for mayor if he wins the high vote and mentions four candidates for postmaster with Biermann doing the hard work for himself. The piece teases continuation next week.
State Game Warden Hinshaw issues a circular to all deputy wardens enforcing laws against killing song birds in Decorah Winneshiek County and statewide. It lists protected species including whippoorwill nighthawk bluebird finch thrush linnet lark wren martin swallow bobolink robin turtle dove catbird and more. The notice warns enforcement against harming these species.
The Department of Agricultural Extension at Ames will study corn oats wheat rye barley and potato fields hay lands pastures and soil. It notes seed corn selection planting depth oats varieties seed per acre stand uniformity fanning mill winter vs spring wheat and potato scab treatments. It will also evaluate meadows grasses alfalfa and clover seeding methods hay longevity pasture permanency soil rotation acidity and corrective needs with evening soil improvement suggestions.
Gollmar Brothers wagon show visited Decorah more than a decade ago delivering a creditable performance. Crowd praised aerial acts and bears and lions, with elephants providing big show quality. A runaway bear incident drew staff into a chaotic chase, but the troupe’s overall quality remained high.
Mrs W A Lawson president of the Wisconsin W C T U will speak at the Congregational church on Christian Citizenship with vocal selections and harp accompaniment. The Deaf members invite the public to attend this lecture next Wednesday evening May 28.
A new popcorn and peanut stand opened last week at Water and Winnebago streets. It is run by Charles Palmer, who recently recovered from a severe circular saw accident.
Dr. B. Harmon and Dr. Wilson from Ames establish a medical partnership and set their office in the Geo Higgins building at the Washington and Main streets corner.
J T Sossaman publisher of News of Cornelius North Carolina notes one box of Bicklen's Arnica Salve aided his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Advertises the product as soothing healing and effective for burns bruises and boils priced at 25 cents.
Mrs. F. W. Daubney advertises a two thirds price cut on all trimmed hats now in stock to reduce inventory. The message promotes a large assortment and a great opportunity for shoppers.
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