Winneshiek Republicans Sweep State and Local Races
Iowa voters favored Republicans across county and state races. Cummins wins U S Senator seat. Haugen Governor. Enger and Nicholson win legislative posts. Ellingson and Saxvik win sheriff and supervisor seats amid broad GOP gains. Local figures Eller and Winger praised for campaign support.
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Cummins
Clarke
Haugen
Congress
Enger
Nicholson
Winger
Christen
Ellingson
Morton
Saxvik
Automobiles Collide at Ben Bear Corner
A minor collision occurred Monday morning at the Ben Bear corner as Chas Barth driving an auto bus east and Dr. Swezey westbound tried to pass on a slippery street after a street sprinkler had just passed. Barth's lamp was knocked off and Dr. Swezey sustained slight injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Chas, Barth
Dr. Swezey
Mr. Barth
Rainless stretch ends after three hundredths inch fall
After a light shower of three hundredths of an inch on Monday night, the area records nineteen days without measurable rain. Forecasters say thunder signals warmer weather, suggesting there may be no complaint if this trend continues.
Decorah Woman Recalls Son Killed at Aisne Battle
Letter from Mrs. Gordon recalls her youngest son 2d Lieut. C. G. Gordon of the 1st Northamptonshire Regiment killed on September 17 during the Battle of the Aisne. He was shot after trench charges and a cease fire request by an officer. His mother notes his courage and faith, while an older son serves in India.
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Decorah
Agnes Simpson
Burr Oak
Robert Simpson
Scotland
Capt
Gordon
C. G. Gordon
Northamptonshire Regiment
the Aisne
Aisne
Captain Savage
Darling
Lieut
India
Record of Roses in Bloom on November Second
A Republican reporter notes dandelions in bloom near Thos Rossley’s residence in the first ward on election day November 3. He observes a rose bush with blossoms only slightly frosted, dated November 2, marking another record in the northeast corner of Iowa.
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Thos, Rossley
Rossley
Water Street
Towa
A Threshing Engine Hauls Car Down Main Street
Last Friday after dinner a threshing machine engine pulled an automobile along Main Street. The man in the car appeared sheepish but neither vehicle operator was arrested for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Decorah Markets Report Quiet Trade Across Commodities
Markets in Decorah remain subdued with corn arriving in small quantities and prices around 50 cents for new and 42 cents for old. Barley steady. Eggs up two cents to 22 cents per dozen. Dairy butter at 29 cents. Hogs firmer at 36.50 to 37.20. Sugar weak with buyers offering 16 pounds per dollar or 36 dollars per 100 pounds.
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Treas
Sueme Court Dist
Bloomfield
Washington
Jackson
Lia
Frankville
Springfield
Calmar
Glenwood
Madison
Liz
Lincoln
Orleans
Burr Oak
Fremont
Decorah Tow Nahi
Decorah
Wwe
Ethan Silk
Elie Oiterbeeael
Camping Trip By Notable Names Near Dam
Dr Hall Thomas Bucknell engineer Al Adams of the Rock Island railroad and others camped at the lower dam for a few days to be ready for the quail season opener. The article also praises a chorus line in When Dreams Come True describing glorious girlhood and elaborate gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Thomas
B. BE. Bucknell
al. Adams
Rock Island Railroad
Lower Dam
Promising Horses Bought by Decorah Buyer
Larry Keefe returned from Des Moines with two promising horses. E. J. Curtin received a bay bay gelding named Tell Look Sir, foaled 1912, fast in trials. Isaac 8, a 3 year old stallion, shows 2.25 percent record. Both share sire Look Sir and trace damline to Axtel. Decorah races may revive old trotting glory. Marve Grattan may respond with a Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Keefe
Des Moines
E. J. Curtin
Isaac
Larry
Mr. Curtin
W. J
Mr. Keefe
Axtel
Decorah
Marve Grattan
Decorah Motor Car Co. Plans Major Livery Barn Improvements
C. 8. Marsh and T. J. Qualley of the Decorah Motor Car Co. purchased the L. O. Reed livery barn and began extensive upgrades. A cement floor will align with the sidewalk, and an enlarged office will provide needed space. Once finished, the garage should be among the best in this part of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Marsh
T. J. Qualley
Decorah Motor Car Co
L. O. Reed
Lowa
Palzer Set for Big Training Ahead
B. O. Marsh reports from last week that Palzer is advancing well toward top condition. He has arranged sparring with Denver Ed. who predicts Palzer will overpower the white hopefuls once properly trained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Marsh
Ole
Palzer
Denver
Medical Society Meets at Calmar Tomorrow
The Northeastern Iowa Medical Society meets at Calmar tomorrow the 6th. After the session attendees will travel to Decorah to inspect the new hospital and a 6 30 dinner will be served at the Winneshiek for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeastern Iowa Medical Society
Calmar
Decorah
Winneshiek
Dying in Boone Hospital C R Davis Remembered as Tailor
A telephone message from Boone Iowa reports C R Davis in a dying condition at the local hospital. Davis was known as a tailor who once worked for O Hagen, leaving a modest local footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Oe
Boone
Iowa
C. R. Davis
Davis
Hagen
Ie Ste He
Ben Bear Plans Chicago Suit Stock Order After Cincinnati
Ben Bear will place an order for Hart Schaffner and Marx spring stock of suits and overcoats on returning to Chicago from Cincinnati Edw Bear met him in Chicago yesterday morning to assist in selecting the merchandise.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Ben Bear
Hart Schailner & Marx
Bear
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Buffalo Bill Return Engagement At Empire Theatre
Buffalo Bill in Indian War Re fought returns to the Empire theatre on Thursday November 5 with five reels and vast action showing more than 5000 soldiers and 3000 Indians. Admission is 1 Me and Lie. A school benefit sejmuttines starts at 3 45. An advert notes Phoebe Lincoln Hair Tonic promotes scalp health and hair growth.
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Buffalo Bill
Empire Theatre
Decorah High School
U.S
Unusual Concert Delights Decorah Audience
The C W Best Russian Co. performed at the Grand Opera house to a full house. Miss Austin English and Miss Neff American impressed with Tschaikowsky and Mig non selections while Mr Lerandon Bohemian offered Saint Saens. The trio earned instant encores and high praise for artistry and rhythm.
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C. W. Best Russian Co
Decorah Lyceum
Grand Opera House
Miss Austin
Miss Neff
Lerandon
Tschaikowsky
Lerando
Saint- Saens
Decorah
Albert Wingate plans California winter trip
Albert Wingate from Hesper township said he and his mother will travel to California for the winter, leaving in about two weeks. They also plan to visit other coast states during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wingate
Hesper Township
California
Valdez Business College and Ossian High Open Basketball Season
Basketball season begins next week with a double header at Steyer's Opera House featuring Valdez Business College students and Ossian High School teams. Also notes include a $200 reward for amateur motion picture plots, and miscellaneous postal and product notices from Decorah and Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co.
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Steyer’s Opera House
Valdez Business College
Ossian High School
Photoplay Bureau
Fulton, Wis
For Sale Notices From Decorah and Mabel Iowa
Multiple classified items include a house and two lots on Washington Street Decorah Iowa offered by Mrs Mott or Christen Brothers, a 180 acre farm near Mabel Iowa listed by N W Gjllmore, and a central cigar and lunch business with newsstand for sale near Locust Iowa with willing young couple encouraged to inquire at the Republican office.
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Washington Street
Decorah
Towa
Poland
J. A Jewell
Ouse
Decorah Avenue
John Streets
Park
A. Blegen
Lee
N. E
Frankville
E. C. Letchford
Ossian
A. E. Lee
Iowa
Vernon Street
Louise McClaskey
Arm Bruised in Wringer at Local Exhibition
While observing an electric washing machine on display at Reed & Lennon’s last Saturday, Master Stew art Bailey, son of Mrs. C. N. Quandahl, had his hand caught in a wringer. The arm was pulled into the rollers up to the shoulder and suffered bad bruising with no broken bones. Dr. Barfoot treated the injury and no serious consequences are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Lennon
Stewart Bailey
C. N. Quandahl
Barfoot
Mrs Burdick to Move to Mankato for Residence
Friends of Mrs. C. W. Burdick report she plans to move to Mankato about December 1 to reside there with her parents and relatives. The move follows family ties and will establish her future home in the Minnesota city.
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C. W. Burdick
Mankato
Dee. Ist
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Enger and
Winneshiek County
F. E. Biermann
Ole Ellingson
Lloyd Christen
Oscar Winger
U. S
Board of Supervisors
Allen Wise
Nolan
Yeseelly
Loy
M. C
Washin
New York
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Cannon
Illinois
Walsh
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Senate
Roger Sullivan
Ilinois
New York State
Euger
Winneshirk
Howard
Kull
Lee Elwood
Elwood
Winneshick
Decorah Markets
Medical Society
Phoebe Lincoln
Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Co
Mott & CO
A. J. Sorenson
Kk. J. Parman
Imogen Lincoln
Basket Ball
P. J. Ryan
Lars Grobel
Jack W. Bur
H. Brady
Tver Argall
Hehl
M. Seehuus
Winneshiek Hotel
L. Kopfmarn
Smith Costume Co
Marquette Ave
Minneapolis
Pegial Millinery Sale
Holland Millinery
Winnest
K Hotel
K. I. Haugen’s
Meritol
EF. J. Parman
Meritol Remedies
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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