Misrepresenting Nicholson Voters Warned Against False Tax Bias Claims
Voters are cautioned not to believe reports that H. P. Nicholson Jr favors higher taxes or road bonds. The letter from W. I. Atkinson praises Nicholson's fiscally prudent record in the 36th General Assembly and urges Winneshiek County support for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Nicholson, Jr
Nicholson
36Th General Assembly
Winneshiek County
W. I. Atkinson
House of Representatives
Fayette
Atkinson
General Assembly
House
Appropriations
Agriculture
Food and Dairy
W. I
The Supervisorship
The life of the average supervisor is demanding with each neighborhood pressing for urgent work. The Thomas hill repairs are planned for spring as part of ongoing road improvements. Supervisor John Williams is defended for prioritizing permanent fixes, and O G Haugen is praised for service, urging re election in the First district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Thomas Hill
John Williams
Williams
O. G. Haugen
Haugen
The Evans Meeting at Grand Opera House
A large crowd greeted Democratic candidate Carl Evans for Congress at the Grand Opera House Monday evening. The event focused on praising President Wilson rather than campaign issues, with one voter noting Evans used “my friends” 184 times.
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Carl Evans
Congress
Grand Opera House
Wilson
Evans
Mr.Evans
October Weather Report From Baker Details
W F Baker reports October was slightly cooler than normal but pleasant with 59F high 35F low and 47F average. The warmest day hit 84F on the Sth while 24F on the 10th 21st and 22nd marked the coldest. Rain fell on eight days totaling 2.99 inches and 19 days were clear while 12 were cloudy. He notes a 2.2 degree average temperature dip and rainfall 0.60 inch above normal. An advertisement promotes Dean's Regulars 25 cents a box.
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W. F. Baker
Fifty Years Ago Local Briefs Highlight New Hampton Factory
A cheese factory planned for New Hampton depends on favorable conditions. Napoleon reportedly informs that he cannot withdraw troops from Mexico. H. Salls bought the Norwegian college property on Court House square, now the St. Cloud hotel, for $5,000. Hutchinson and Alsip to build brick structures this winter. Cresco depot complete as railroad extends. town rapidly grows. Calmar advancing with several new businesses. Former landlord Sleeper takes Flanders house at McGregor.
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New Hampton
Napoleon
Mexico
H. Salls
Norwegian College
Court House Square
St. Cloud Hotel
Hutchinson & Alsip
Cresco
Calmar
Sleeper
Lon
Flanders
McGregor
Edison Demonstration Showcases Soprano And Phonograph
Miss Elizabeth Spencer, renowned soprano, headlines Edison phonograph tone tests at the Grand in Decorah. About a thousand attendees compare her live singing with records to gauge mechanical voice reproduction, with low notes blending closely but upper tones revealing differences. Violin pieces with Mr Bond show similar, though smaller, variation. The concerts serve as advertising and prove largely successful.
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Elizabeth Spencer
Coup
Decorah Music Shop
Miss Spencer
Edison
Spencer
Bond
Edison’ Phonograph
Four-term push for Winneshiek Recorder Charley Johnson
The piece supports Charles A. Johnson for Recorder of Winneshiek County arguing the three-term tradition and party loyalty. It notes past officials stepping down after three terms and praises Johnson as a qualified Republican candidate with a family to support. It urges voters to elect Charley Johnson.
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Recorder of Deeds
Winneshiek County
E. J. Hook
T. J. Qualley
E. R. Haines
Gerhard Jorgenson
E. Brickner
Olaf Kallevang
Charles A. Johnson
Wise
Winneshiek
Johnson
Charley Johnson
Fiske O'Hara Company Promises Fine Music Night
The Fiske O Hara company visits on November 10 to perform at our opera house. A pianist, violinist, and cello player will join the orchestra, all described as top musicians.
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Fiske O'Hara
Supreme Court Judges on Ballot in Town Election
Voters should vote for two Supreme Court judges. The ticket sits on the ballot’s rightmost side. Mark X beside Horace E. Deemer and W. D. Evans, two recognized as substantial and capable members of Town’s Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court
Judicial
Horace E. Deemer
W. D. Evans
Deemer
Evans
Supreme Court of
Town
November Weather Brings Unseasonal Warmth for Many
The November month surprised readers with a sunny spell and a 62 degree reading at Ben Bear corner at 1 p m eight degrees above average. Forecasters warn of colder days and possible snow later in the week as Thanksgiving nears.
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Ben Bear
Church Directories Show Local Congregations Schedule
Congregational Methodist and Christian Science notices list service times Sunday school and evening programs. Pastors Willett and G B Lackland are noted with upcoming sermons on suffering in war and civic truth.
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science
Freeman
Clever Halloween Window At Haugen Store
The Hallowe en window at K I Haugen s store features a clever display of field products and a witch figure said to weave a spell on the last night in October. Fred Schrubbe crafted this decoration and has created notable pieces for the Haugen store in recent years.
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K. I. Haugen
Fred Schrubbe
Haugen
Local hog market leads form new Benton County team
W. T. Little, active hog buyer Henry Yes hires him to represent on the Decorah street scene. Ole Burreson remains as yard representative for Reeves, building a strong local team for the northeastern Town’s leading hog buyer.
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W. T. Little
Henry Yes
Decorah
Ole Burreson
Mr. Reeves
Special Saturday flour sale limited to 100 sacks
Fred J. Rosenthal advertises a one day sale on Saturday November 4 offering 100 sacks of Sweet Cream Flour at 2.55 per sack. A carload arriving Friday promises high grade flour and savings of at least 25 cents per sack due to crowded store room.
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Fred J. Rosenthal
Stock Shipments Increase With Heavy One Day Totals
Stock shipments are rising with big daily totals. Last Sunday the Milwaukee road moved eight cattle cars and three hog cars. The Rock Island saw the Society of Equity carry three sheep cars seven cattle cars seven hog cars and Nordness provide one cattle car. Twenty nine cars in one day is growing notably.
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Milwaukee Road
Rock Island
Society of Equity
Nordness
Arbogasts Welcome Son in Fifth Ward Home
Mr and Mrs Clare Arbogast rejoice over the arrival of a son at their home in the Fifth ward on Monday evening.
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Clare Arbogast
School bonds for sale in Burr Oak township Iowa
Public notice announces bids to buy $1,800 in school building bonds of Independent School District No 8 Burr Oak township Winneshiek county Iowa. Bonds are $200 each, 5 percent interest, semiannual, mature from 1917 to 1927, payable at Burr Oak Savings Bank. Bids due November 25, 1916 at 1 pm. Charles Dawley president and Alice Price secretary.
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Court House
Decorah
Burr Oak Township
Winneshiek County
Towa
Burr Oak Savings Bank
Burr Oak
Charles Dawley
Alice Price
Carlson completes Cresco paving contract and delays
Fred Carlson and his crew finished two blocks of concrete paving and curbing in Cresco after months of effort. Delays occurred due to late shipment of reinforcing rods from the steel mill, but the project is completed and described as first class.
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Fred Carlson
Cresco
Carlson
Fatal Family Row Ends in Double Tragedy at Waterlo o
In Waterloo Thomas Finley shot his wife after a plea for reconciliation then killed Brevort hotel manager W. J. Shaulin who tried to summon help and killed himself. The wife was seriously wounded with two bullets, one in the chest and one in the neck, and is not expected to survive physician notes.
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Thomas Finley
Waterloo
W. J. Shaulin
Brevort
Vote for Dr. Dahl for Coroner this election
The coroner race has no opposition this year. Voters are urged to cast a ballot for Dr. Dahl, emphasizing the importance of the office in public safety and investigations.
Sloan's Liniment and Dr Thomas' Electric Oil Ad
Advertisements tout Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain remedy for rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia and strains with easy application and quick relief. Dr Thomas' Electric Oil offers two sizes for emergencies at drugstores priced 25 cents.
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Sloan
Dr. Thomas
Funeral service for Patrick Keefe held in Decorah church
The funeral for Patrick Keefe of Bluffton township was held at St. Benedict's in Decorah. Born in Kilkenny Ireland on November 25, he came to America in 1847 and lived in Illinois before settling in Winneshiek County. He married Katherine Harmon in 1869 and had ten children, all living except one infant son.
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Patrick Keefe
Bluffton Township
St. Benedict's Church
Decorah
C. Sampson
Mr. Keefe
Kilkenny
Ireland
America
Illinois
Winneshick County
Fremont Township
Katherine Harmon
Lawrence
Bernard
John
Richard
William
Walter
Edward
Frank
John McConnell
Christen for County Treasurer Endorsed by Party
Party backs Lloyd Christen for County Treasurer with no opposition. He is praised for handling duties efficiently and merits voters’ support to reflect party strength. Christen receives full backing in this endorsement.
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Lloyd Christen
Christen
Becomes an Author The Madison College Paper Feature
The last issue of the college paper at the University of Madison Wisconsin includes an article by Miss George Anundsen youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Arthur F Anundsen. A new tool resembling dividers helps painters stripe accurately with a fountain pen leg holding paint and a guiding leg.
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University At
Madison, Wis
George Anundsen
Arthur F. Anundsen
Wanted Industrious sales team for Rawleigh products
Advertises for a hardworking man with team and wagon to earn $100 or more monthly selling Rawleigh household products to farmers. Requires good references and a contract signed by two responsible men. Also seeks men and women to sell in cities and towns. Full details at The W. T. Rawleigh Company Freeport Illinois.
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Great Western Accident Insurance Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh Company
Freeport
Ilinois
Vote for Moore for Clerk of Courts
The Republican candidate Sam Moore shows the ability to do the work right with minimal delay. As deputy he has demonstrated capacity, and Republicans on Tuesday next can give him their undivided support. Vote for Moore for Clerk.
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Sam Moore
Moore
Anurie described as kidney and back pain remedy
A reader praises Dr. Pierce’s Anuric Tablets for curing severe kidney and back pain after one box. The letter extols the medicine and notes physician approval at Buffalo and nationwide availability, urging trial by mail if needed.
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Dr. Pierce
WM. Keller
Invalids
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