Wilson Triumphs in National Victory and Local Races
The article reports Woodrow Wilson elected president after a snowy election night with Iowa siding Democratic. It notes Haugen winning in the sixth district by about 3000, Springer ahead, and multiple county results including Enger, Houck, and Kuhn securing seats. It mentions Sheriff Qualley’s contested race and broad Republican gains in several county offices.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
New Jersey
Wilson
Iowa
Roosevelt
Congress
Kirkpatrick
Haugen
Judge Springer
Springer
Wise
Recorder’s Office
Eee Enger
Fred” Brown
Orleans
C. N. Houck
Jorgenson
Kallevang
H. E. Miller
M. D. Jewell
J. P. Kuhn
A. A. Olson
O. M. Selnes
John
Williams
Connor
Knutson Ying
Palzer Crowned World Champion Prospect In News Hype
New York papers name Al Palzer world heavyweight favorite amid praise from Brooklyn Citizen and others. They claim Jack Johnson’s hold on the title weakens as Palzer, at 220 pounds, shows power and speed. Writers predict Palzer will prove the strongest fighter among heavyweights within a year.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Citizen
al. Palzer
Jdack Johnson
Netsone
Terry ‘McGovers
Dobhson
Bombardier Wells
Sam Langford
O'Rourke
Palzer
Gateh
Palger
Lowa
Winneshiek County
Just a Touch of Winter Delays Ground-Snow and Early Ice
Dust from early snow reminds readers winter is coming as feathery flakes fall Friday morning without ground cover. The mill pond west of the city freezes unusually early while Brooklyn reports indoor skating with artificial ice. Coal ad promotes Ingvoldstad Purity Coal.
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Mill Pond
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mixed rural notes and weather from Iowa town pages
A collection of short items reports on farming yields and prices near Rockwell City and Allamakee county, a Mississippi River raft at Lansing last week, a home fire in Elgin, a later plane fatality in Montgomery Alabama, a bull attack near Lawler, and church and cultural notices in Spencer Decorah and beyond.
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Rockwell City
Mississippi
Lansing
James Desart
Elgin
Emmet Laughlin
French Creek
Allamakee County
Louis Mitchell
Montgomery
Ala
Norman
Hannah Briggs
Lawler
Spencer
Roy Bunn
Nashua
Sanford Griswold
Joseph Harper
Iowa Falls
Becomes Banker's Bride In Aberdeen Home
Miss Marjorie Vance daughter of Mr and Mrs N W Vance married Martin C Smith of Ipswich South Dakota at her parents home in Aberdeen on Tuesday. The groom a bank cashier at Ipswich and the bride previously lived in Decorah. Friends extend best wishes. A note mentions Rock Island train time changes and a local retailer Bear's advertising a Thomas' Belectrins remedy.
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Aberdeen
Marjorie Vance
N. W. Vance
Martin C. Smith
Ipswich
Decorah
Ipawieh
Rock Island
Luther Band to New York
Emilie Frances Bauer praises Luther College Concert Band in The Musical Leader noting the band as the sole Norwegian ensemble of its kind in the U S and predicting warm receptions in New York at the Hippodrome. Decorah anticipates a favorable response to the band's New York appearance.
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Emilie Frances Bauer
Luther College
United States Marine Band
Sousa
Hippodrome
Luther
Decorah
New York
The Shepherd of the Hills comes to the Grand on Nov 12
A stage dramatization of Harold Bell Wright's novel by Wright and Elsbery W. Reynolds. The production promises spellbinding love mystery and heroic daring set in Ozark hills with characters Sam Lane Young Matt and the old shepherd. Attendees are invited to feel the peace and strength of the hills through the play.
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Harold Bell Wright
Mr. Wright
Elsbery W. Reynolds
Sammy Lane
Matt
Ozark Hills
Mutton Hollow
Dewey Bald
Drunkard escapes jail and faces fresh charges at decorah
Police Court News notes a plain drunk jailed for ten days or 89.85 fine, later freed after showing steady country work. A sheriff’s escort led to an escape charge, but Justice Barthel released him after payment. The piece also reports a trap shooting meet with 15 entrants and J Heller winning honors. It ends with an eye care promotion for Karl D Kisk's 100th decorah visit at the St Cloud Hotel on November 18 and 19.
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Decorah
St.Cloud Hotel
Karl D. Kisk
A Mistake Some Farmers Make
A Farm and Fireside excerpt urges farmers to market only fresh clean eggs to keep prices stable in hot weather. It warns against selling soil and rotten eggs, which depresses prices for all. The note mentions BEAR'S hats and Karl D.'s 100th visit to Decorah on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Karl D
De‘corah
Bear Advertises Heavy Coats for Sale at Market Prices
An old advertisement notes price points for heavy overcoats at Bear's. It mentions a selection of men s overcoats and a sale on Saturday with prices listed around 10, 12 dollars. A separate line promotes a tonic for digestion sold at one dollar a bottle.
Bear's Guaranteed Suits Shown at 815.00 Value
Bear offers suits priced at 815.00 as best values in town with an invitation to customers to view the collection.
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Bear
Towa
Mayor H J Green Elected To Succeed Deceased Daubney
City council, meeting to fill the unexpired mayoral term, conducted informal ballots after routine business. The third ballot selected H J Green with five of seven votes.
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F. W. Daubney
H. J. Green
Clarence O Bidne appointed administrator of Ole K Bidne estate
Notice is given that Clarence O Bidne was appointed administrator of the estate of Ole K Bidne late of Pleasant township Winneshiek county Iowa deceased intestate. He has given bonds as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay. Decorah Iowa November 6 1912. E W Cutting attorney for administrator.
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Clarence O. Bidne
Ole K. Bidne
Pleasant Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
Bidne
Decorah
E. W. Cutting
Adm
Notice of Appointment in Olson Bidne Estate
Notice of appointment of administrator O Bidne for the estate of Britha Olson Bidne deceased of Pleasant township. Creditors urged to present claims and parties liable to the estate to pay to the administrator as directed by law. E W Cutting is attorney for the administrator.
Local Clothier Promises Fair Selling Over Thirty Years
A long established store touts thirty years of square dealing selling overcoats and suits to customers from far away. It buys directly from national manufacturers and guarantees every sale or money refunded. Visit for winter outfits at reasonable prices. Ben Bear.
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Ben Bear
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Will Kreuter
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John Kraby
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Iowa Agricultural College
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Roney
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America
Thomas
Belecticns
Luther Band
U. S. Marine and
Sousa Bands
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Hitchin
J. Heller
Bloomfield
Lia
Washington
Seeleese
Jackson
Frankville Ersee
Springfield
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P. Sumner
Glenwood A
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Ida
Lincoln
Canoe
Bluffton
Io Orleans
Highland
St. Sa Fremont
Decorah Townsh Sul
Yi Ae
Britha Olson Bidne
State of Iowa
Wangler Bros
Wnyal
Wright
Sherman
Smoke Bellow
London
Peter Ruff
Double Four
Oppenheim
Father
Dixon
Brute
Kummer
White
E. J. Parman
Rexall and
Meritol Lines
Citizens Savings Bank
E. J. Curtin
O. Casterton
B. J. McKay
F. E. Cratsenberg
F. W. Conover
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