The Farewell Concert at Luther College Opera House
Luther College hosted a large audience for a Farewell Concert featuring the Luther Band and First N. FE. L. church choir with soloists Madam Ohlson Solem and Angelo Sperati. Sperati's piano solo with band received an ovation while Weber and Elgar pieces closed the program with notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
N. FE. L
Corales
Madam Ohlson-Salem
Madam Ohlson-Solem
Elisabeth
Elsa
Traum
Annie Laurie
Angelo Sperati
Hummel
Angela
Jessie E. Marsh
Weber
Jubel
Elgar
Maker of Town Clocks Nels Johnson Dies
Nels Johnson famed as a clockmaker who built over fifty tower clocks across the United States died recently. Born in Denmark in 1838 he came to America in 1862 after a long career as a blacksmith and became a renowned artisan whose clocks graced Detroit Milwaukee Rochester and the Michigan Building at the Chicago World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Magazine
Decorah
Nell Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Winneshiek County
C. . Weiser
Sayve
Johnson
United States
Detroit
Milwaukee
Rochester
New York
Michigan
Chicago
Times
Los Angeles
California
Nels Johnson
Nordrup
Denmark
America
Ossian Revives its Park in Public Square Makeover
Ossian residents led by Sam Neveson Jess Limbeeck J D Long Philip and Ben Boyle and the Ossian Bee editor mowed and cleaned the Public Square between Broadway and Mechanic Street. Five workers transformed the neglected area into an inviting park, restoring trees and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian Bee
Ossian
Broadway
Mechanic Street
Sam Neveson
Jess Limbeeck
J. D. Long
Philip
Ben Boyle
Lost on the Lusitania
Iowa man James Graham learns his wife and child likely perished when the Lusitania sank. He reports his spouse’s name is not on survivor lists and inquiries are ongoing at Cunard offices in New York and Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
James Graham
Jase Schreiber
Iowa City
Scotland
Graham
Cunard
New York
Liverpool
Funeral Plans Dropped After Death Telegram Fails
Funeral plans at Marshalltown were called off when a Des Moines man reported a telegram from Joplin Missouri stating his father had died in a railroad accident, only to later learn he was alive and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
George McManus
Des Moines
Joplin
Mr. MeManus
How Teachers Can Help Crippled Children
From the Midland Schools April 1915 the Perkins bill aids deformed or treatable children whose parents cannot pay. Juvenile judges may order hearings, appoint physicians, and commit children to Town City University Hospital with state funds covering care. Public school teachers may initiate referrals to help afflicted children under this act, effective July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
General Assembly
Chicago Tribune
University Hospital
Town City
Executive Council
American Medical Association
United States
N. B
L. W. Dean
College of Medicine
The
State University of
Towa
City
Young Boys Steal From Plymouth Hardware Store
A private detective traced a trio of young thieves in Plymouth who stole about 350 in money and goods from Wi Berman’s hardware store. Ed Parker and Alvin Hayder confessed after three days of work by Detective Casey, with items including rifles, bicycle parts, and hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Wi Berman
Casey
Ed Parker
Alvin Hayder
County fair seeks two state aid grants in one year
A question before the department of agriculture asks if a county fair association can receive state aid twice in a year by staging two fairs in August and October at Wauken, Lamakee county. The state aid limit for a single year and whether premiums from both fairs may be combined are under review, a novel experiment watched with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Allamakee County
Wauken
Leopard Escapes From Carnival Menagerie in Marshalltown
Leo the leopard of the Patterson Carnival company escaped its cage on carnival grounds two miles northeast of Marshalltown and caused alarm among two local youths before carnival staff recaptured it and returned it to its cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Patterson Carnival Company
Marshalltown
Cedar Valley Electric Mortgage Filed for 600000
Cedar Valley Electric files a mortgage for 600000 due in 1935. The long document requires 57 pages for recording at the county recorder's office in Charles City. Security includes the Charles City Nashua Hampton and Clarksville electric plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Electric Company
County Recorder's
Charles City
Nashua
Hampton
Clarksville
Mason City Odd Fellows Homecoming Plans Planned
Committees outline plans for the annual Mason City Odd Fellows homecoming of the Jaws lodge set for June 18. State lodge representatives are expected to attend and participate in events and activities. A health ad asserts Burdock Blood Bitters improve liver function and blood purity, priced at $1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
The
Odd Fellows of
Jaws
Nine Sorlien Brothers Play As Luther Beats Them
The Sorlien siblings from Bode faced Luther at Luther Ball Park Monday afternoon in an eleven inning 3 to 2 contest. Henry Carl and Oscar played for the visitors with Arne Olvin Leonare Jim Magnus and Albert in support. Jim Sorlien hit a notable home run under the band platform as part of a tightly contested game that showcased rare family talent.
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Luther Ball Park
Sorlien Brothers
Bode
Luther
Henry
Carl
Oscar
Arne
Olvin
Leon
Jim
Magnus
Albert
Lather
Sorlien
Willie
Aaron Torrison
SSNS
Sorliens
J. Sorlien
A. Sorlien
Seebach
Sampson-Swanson- Preus
Swanson
H. Sorlien
Streeter
Losen
Jim Sorlien
Ejos
Sorlens
C.p Weke
Beac
p.Ib Carl
Olvin Ibe
Leon Mere Tis Caste
Henry Becave
Albert If
I So
Luther Abrh
Poae Swanson
Kvasse Besak As Diaks
Firemen Injured In City Truck Accident
Sunday morning at about 11 o clock the fire department responded to a chimney fire at the Bilek home in the First ward. At the Schneider block corner the hook and ladder truck tipped over while turning from Elm street to the east, injuring three men. Clyde Mitchell's auto truck was hitched to the ladder. Robert Hughes, W H Cook and Tren Sheets were seriously injured, while several firefighters escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco Times
Bilek
Schneider Block
Clyde Mitchell
Elm Street
Tho East
Robert Hughes
W. H. Cook
Tren Sheets
Webster City Store Raid Nets Large Loot In Thief Heist
Thieves hit the Cash and Lenhard store in Webster City and carried off clothing traveling bags umbrellas and nearly all jewelry. Police are pursuing several crews as investigators estimate the loss in the thousands of dollars marking Webster City’s largest haul in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash & Lenhard
Webster City
Marshalltown Bans Carnivals After City Council Action
The city council adopted a resolution barring carnivals by prohibiting the mayor from issuing licenses. The ban would stand unless the council revokes the action or a future council allows bars to reopen.
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Marshalltown
Large Rockwell City paving contract awarded to Cedar Rapids firm
One of the state’s largest paving contracts was let in Rockwell City to a Cedar Rapids company. The project covers 80,000 square feet and eighty blocks. The report also notes the Women’s Tax Resistance League of London, largely suffragists, has chosen to pay taxes this year in protest of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
Cedar Rapids
Women’s Tax Resistance League ‘of
London
Man Takes His Own Medicine is an Optimist
An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Discovery for colds as a sure relief. It frames optimistic users as those who believe the remedy penetrates throat linings, kills germs, and aids natural healing, urging readers to buy a bottle today.
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Dr. King
Ady
Notice of dissolution for Western Textile Company
Western Textile Company of Decorah Iowa was dissolved by unanimous consent of all stockholders on December 1, 1013. Dated Decorah Iowa May 18, 1015. Signed by 24 KG Boynton president and E W Hoyt secretary.
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Western Textile Company of
Decorah
Towa
Boy asks U S attorney general to sue for cat death
A letter from 7 year old Karl to Risley Brown, assistant attorney general, asks him to sue a Stoneham fruit man for $100 after a family cat is hit and killed. Brown declines due to official duties and jokes about finding a suitable Maltese cat to fill the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Wolding Brown
Decorah
Washington
Wrisley Brown
United States
Massachusetts
Brown
Archbold
Commerce Court
New England
Rist
Providence
Stoneham
Mass
Karl
Risz
Mother’s Forgetfulness in Clerkenwell Court
A woman testified at Clerkenwell county court that in registering her second child she forgot she had already given the same Christian name to the first. The assertion explains the duplicate name in the family record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerkenwell
Eng
For Torpid Liver By Mrs F T Hrobus
Mrs F T Hrobus of Springville New York endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for six years of liver discomfort. She reports quick relief whenever symptoms appear and notes the product is sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
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F. T. Hrobus
Springville
N.Y
Engbretson
Win. Stone Nominated for Iowa Governor in Decorah Race
Fifty years ago Republicans nominated Win. Stone for governor of Town. A Decorah Bazaar sold paper collars at one and a half cents. Green peas fed diners at the Decorah House last Friday. The county board set aside 82 000 for a bridge linking East and West Decorah, to be balanced by citizens. John T. Clark became president of Northwestern Insurance Company in Decorah. Reports claimed no railroad station at Calmar, which proved false. County treasurer’s taxes collected by June 1 totaled 27 636.79. B Sammons of New York bought Union Mills two miles west of Decorah and plans a woolen mill.
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Stone
Decorah House
Board of Supervisors
East
West
Decorah
John T. Clark
Northwestern Insurance Company
Calmar
B. Sammons
New York
Union Mills
Diversified Diet Emphasized for Human Health
The text argues that a normal diet must be diversified to supply the wide range of substances the body requires. A varied intake is essential to obtain all necessary nutrients for overall health.
Don’t Visit the California Expositions Without Foot Ease
An old advertisement urges visitors to bring Allen's Foot-Ease to relieve tired feet at the Expo. It claims instant relief for swollen hot feet and notes the product sells for 25 cents elsewhere. A testimonial praises the ease during the expo.
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Allen
Barker's Remedy for Coughs and Colds Ad
An advertisement claims Barker's Remedy cures coughs colds and catarrh quickly. It notes availability through John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbrechtson and promotes relief for throat irritation during speeches.
Wives and Equity Meeting at Court House June 5
An article from the June Woman's Home Companion is discussed alongside an American Society of Equity meeting at the Court House in Iowa on June 5 at 10 am. Dr J Weller Long of Chicago will address cooperation and rural credits, with Oscar Monson speaking on Rural Organization. The event invites farmers and business men for a day of discussion and unity.
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June Woman’s Home Companion
American Society of Equity
Court House
Iowa
J. Weller Long
Chicago
Oscar Monson
Decorah
Chamberlain's Tablets Help Mrs Luckie Recover Health
Mrs A L Luckie of East Rochester New York suffered sick headaches and despondency from a weak stomach. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets she found them pleasant and effective and by a few weeks was restored to her former health. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy Ady.
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A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain
Engbertson
Ady
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A. K. Batley & Son
Luther Band
Lusitania
Leopard
C. F
Gotch
E.W, Hoyt
Jackson
Newport
Excelsior
Madison
Republic
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbretson
Adv
Urday
Philadelphia Record
Phoebe Lincoln
Mott & CO
Imogen Lincoln
GS OU
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