Woodman Picnic Set for June 25 in New Hampton
Local notices report the Woodman picnic will be held in New Hampton on June 25. Other items note Chautauqua ticket orders at Parman's drug store and Independence’s state declamatory championship win over Lemos. The region records deaths including veterinarian W V Cattron of Earlville and brothers Nick and Fred Golkin who perished in a barber shop incident in Mason City.
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New Hampton
Parman’s
Wam. V. Cattron
Earlville
Nick
Fred Golkin
Mason City
Bellevue
Herman Pohlman
Decorah
Grace Nelson
J. G. Jones
Arch. Donald
Palzer Triumphs in Quick Victory Over Fulton
Al Palzer returned to the ring in Hudson Wisconsin last Friday night to face Fred Fulton of Minneapolis. After a close start Fulton controlled early rounds but Palzer rallied in the fourth and knocked Fulton out with rapid blows to the face and a decisive finish to the jaw and stomach, ending the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palzer
Hudson, Wis
Fred Fulton
Minneapolis
Fulton
St. Paul
Gubernatorial Candidate Visits Decorah Area
Judge C. G. Lee of Ames, Republican candidate for governor, spoke in Decorah Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. He praised the city’s appearance and enterprise and stated his clear stance against Governor Clarke in a candid, amiable manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Lee
Ames
Clarke
Decorah
Luther Not in It This Year in Intercollegiate Tennis
The St Paul tournament features Carleton St Olaf St Thomas Macalester and Luther. Last year Luther won the cup but this year their players were eliminated on day one. Yivisaker fell to Krebsbach of St Thomas 6 3 6 1 and Lee lost to Lango of St Olaf 6 3 4. In doubles they were defeated by Lango and Nelson of St Olaf.
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St. Paul
Carleton
St. Olaf
St. Thomas
Macalester
Luther
Yivisaker
Krebsbach
Lee
Lango
Nelson
Circus schedule mix up leads to Cresco venue change
The agent for Sparks circus corrected last week’s misinformation. The circus will perform at Cresco on the Suh and travel from Postville over the Rock Island to Independence. Management asks all small boys to report Sunday morning to help unload.
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Sparks Circus
Cresco
Suh
Postville
Rock Island
Independence
Movement to reshape Decorah moving pictures business
A significant effort is underway that could alter Decorah's moving picture show industry. Details are withheld for now, but the change hinges on one or two small issues.
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Decorah
Bassol Farm Sold to H A Ask in Madison Township
Clarence Christen acting as referee sold the Bassol place of 60 acres on Monday to H A Ask of Madison township. The land adjoins another parcel bought last fall by Mr. Ask.
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Clarence Christen
H. A. Ask
Madison Township
Bassol Place
Mr. Ask
CANDIDATES IN THE PRIMARY BALLOT ORDER
Voters will find a five column ballot with 36 candidates to choose in the coming primary. The article lists race by race including Cummins versus Savage for US Senate, Clarke Lee and Rowley for governor, H arding and Barber for lieutenant governor, and multiple names for secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general railroad commissioner state senate and county offices. It explains ballot order and voting instructions for each column.
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United States
Albert B. Cummins
Winneshiek County
Arthur ©. Savage
Savage
Senator Cummins
George W. Clarke
C. G. Lee
John W. Rowley
Clarke
Clifford Thorne
Washington
James H. Wilson
Menlo
Percy C. Church
Des Moines
Byron W. Newberry
Strawberry Point
Chris Ottosen
Ottosen
Truman A. Potter
Mason City
Thorne
Newberry
Haugen
H. P. Nicholson, Jr
Lauritz M. Enger
H. L. Spaulding
Elma
Supreme Court
Unprecedented Storm Floods Winneshiek County Decorah Area
A massive rain event in Winneshiek County centered on Decorah dumped over four inches, with three day totals reported. The flood swept Dry Run and local creeks, washed bridges and culverts, inundated streets Maple and East, stranded livestock, and damaged fields and gardens while the Milwaukee rail line received repairs after track erosion. The storm affected the northern region with widespread damage and high waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Decorah
F. H. Baker's
Winneshiek County State Bank
Henry Haas
Union
Samuel Anderson
Portman
Milwaukee
Burt Stewart
Freeport
Chas. Allison
Madison Township
West Decorah
Maple Avenue
East Street
Albert Christen
Fred Sellman
Summer Suit Sale and Local Wedding Notice
Merchant tailor C. C. Hagen announces new summer suit patterns and prompt service. A marriage notice records the Moberly Schafer wedding on Tuesday May 26 officiated by Justice H. F. Barthell, with future residence in Decorah. A casual note advertises underwear sale at Beards.
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Moberly—Schafer
Justice H. F. Barthell
Lee Moberly
Garnett, Kas
Caroline Schafer
Elgin
Town
Political announcements for county offices in Winneshiek county
A compilation of candidate announcements for Republican and Democratic primaries in Winneshiek county. Names include Lloyd C. Christen F R Abbey Ole O Ellingson H P Nicholson Jr M Lee Hathaway Oo L Saxvik P F Meyer Claude Morton L H Flemming W R Shea Allen Wise and others seeking sheriff state representative auditor recorder of deeds and supervisor with June 1 primary dates and party pledges.
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Lloyd C. Christen
F. R. Abbey
Winneshirk County
Ole
Ellingson
H. P. Nicholson, JR
Military Township
Winneshiek County
M. Lee Hathaway
Saxvik
Pleasant Township
P. F. Meyer
Ossian
Claude Morton
Orleans Township
L. H. Flemming
W. R. Shea
Democratic Party
Party affiliation shifts surge in Decorah area
Up to a week ago there were few party changes in the county with only three switches five to ten? no, with two Republicans becoming Democrats and one Democrat becoming Republican. Last week thirteen Republicans filed notices of change with the county auditor, all moving to the Progressives, mostly in Decorah city.
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Decorah City
Fruitola and Traxo Gall Stone Remedy Ad at Parman's Drug Store
California produced remedy Fruitola and Traxo promoted as best gall stone remedy at Parman's Drug Store. Advertised as effective with user satisfaction noted in the small print.
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California
Parman’s
Ady
Mads Jacobson Takes Father to Hospital
Mads Jacobson of St. Paul drove his 88 year old father Mads Jacobson Sr of Canoe township to a hospital in the city last Tuesday. The elder Jacobson is in very feeble health due to old age.
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Mads Jacobson
St. Paul
Canoe Township
Mr. Jacobson
Ossian Opens Baseball Season With Charles City
Ossian boosters host Charles City next Sunday in the season opener. Fuelling will pitch for Ossian as the two teams meet at Ossian Park.
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Ossian
Ossian Boosters
Charles City
Fuelling
Children's suits and wash outfits at low prices
Advertises children's clothing with wash suits for boys at 1.00 and other styles. Describes prices as new and goods as good as money can buy, attributed to Ben Bear.
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Ben Bear
District Court Next Week in Decorah
Judge Hobson resumes the April term of district court in Decorah next week. On Tuesday the Jewels Will case will be taken up and it is expected he will render decisions in several matters he has taken under advisement.
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Supreme Court
Supremee
Frank
Prouty
Congress
Polk County
A. N. Hobson
W. J. Springer
Special oxford sale at Winneshiek Hotel listing
Weiser and Bear advertise a fine store room vacated by I H Conigisky in the Winneshiek Hotel building with reasonable rent. A special lot of men's oxford shoes is offered at reduced prices from 2.35 to 3.00 dollars.
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I. H. Conigisky
Winneshiek
Weiser & Bear
Ben Bear
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Republican
Edison Phonograph
M. J. Soukup
Iowa
Decorah Gas Co
Republican S
Theodore Larson
Glencoe
Minn
Phoebe Lincoln
River St
Alfalfa
THE
Adams Seed CO
Ponte
Star Barn
Star Litter Carriers
N.A. Groff & Son
Ennensne
Chas. Trzcinski
National Bank
Owa
A. K. Bartley & Son
D. B. Ferguson
Marshalltown
District Court
Linn County
Myra Angell
John Schmidt
Elkader
Moving
Bassol Farm
Hagen
C. C. Hagen
Bear's
Will Hustvedt
Allen Wise
Pompeii
Reynolds
EF. J.parman
Meritos
Automobile Buyer
Crow Elkhart
Crow Motor Car Company
Elkhart
Indiana
C. A. Bergan
East Water Street
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