Tonight's Play at Grand Opera House in Decorah
The Republican Decorah notes tonight's Grand Opera House performance featuring Sarah Padden in Kindling. Advance sales indicate a large audience, with Padden praised for mother love stories and a capable company backing her. Musical selections include Sousa March Federal, overture Raymond, Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhauser, Chocolate Soldier, and Amina Serenade.
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Sarah Padden
Miss Padden
Grand Opera House
Grand
Marsh
Sousa
Raymond” Thomas
Pilgrim Chorus
Tannhauser
Sks Ban Ombaendetkes Twantsee Wagner
Chocolate Soldier
Straus
Amina” Lincke
Tuberculosis Found in Chickasaw County Cattle
John Johnson of Jericho uncovered tuberculosis while dressing a young calf killed for a broken leg. He notified Dr. P. Malcolm of New Hampton, and 15 of 23 cattle were found diseased and culled. Johnson expresses gratitude for early detection and eradication.
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Chickasaw
John Johnson
Jericho
P. Malcolm
New Hampton
Johnson
Committed death by own action in Charles City
John B. Blong a known scissors grinder and umbrella mender long seen with an old horse and peculiar wagon in Charles City was found dead at the home of his stepson J. F. Barber where he had lived. He was discovered hanging from a bed by a leather strap around his neck. Dr. A F Kober said he had been dead about an hour.
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John B. Blong
Charles City
J. F. Barber
A. F. Kober
Fall Fatality of Y M C A Athlete A Prillisen
A Prillisen aged 24 sporting editor of Cedar Rapids Republican died last Thursday in St Luke's hospital from injuries after a fall from the bars at the Y M C A gymnasium. He struck his back and the recovery was deemed unlikely from the start. His mother and sister reside in Cedar Rapids. He was renowned across the central west as a leading sporting editor.
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A. Prillisen
Ediaie
Cedar Rapids
Bank Safe Wrecked by Robbers Near Waterloo
Bank at Hudson near Waterloo was wrecked by an explosion that blew the outer doors of the safe. Robbers fled after the blast, cut telephone wires to escape, and stole a gasoline handcar.
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Hudson
Waterloo
Fire spreads from farmer's flare burning hay stacks
A Kensett farmer started a flax chaff fire, left it burning, and it jumped to the road and into James Seator's field, destroying three stacks of hay. Buildings were saved with difficulty as the blaze spread beyond the farm and prompted precautions.
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Kensett
James Seator
Aged Clerk Van Duzee Dies in Dubuque at 70
A. J. Van Duzee aged 70 longtime clerk in the United States court for the northern district of Iowa died at Dubuque last Friday night after several weeks illness. He was well known throughout this part of Iowa.
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A. J. van Duzee
United States Court
Northern District of
Iowa
Dubuque
van Duzee
Engineering Controversy Aims to Move Dept to Ames
Letter from A N Hanson to the Republican discusses the State Board of Education plan to consolidate all engineering work at the State Agricultural College. It lists arguments against relocation, including course duplication, hydroelectric plant value, architecture and forestry needs, and the mismatch of engineering with agriculture, noting enrollment trends and the strength of the university engineering program.
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Aervsrican
State University
Agricultural College
State Board
Towa City
Towa
Republican
State Board of Education
State Agricultural College
Tona
Ames
College of Applied Science
Cornell University
Purdue University
A. N. Hanson
The December American Magazine announces new size and layout
The December issue marks a shift to an eight by twelve inch format with three reading columns and larger illustrations. It features ninety two illustrations including twenty four in color and contributions from notable authors such as David Grayson F P Dunne Helen Keller Ida M Tarbell Ed Howe James Montgomery Flagg Emerson Hough and Oliver Herford. The issue also unveils Arnold Bennett’s new serial The Regent along with stories by Lyon Copley Oyen Beaton Pulver and Straus and highlights departments like Interesting People The Theater and the Interpreter's House.
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David Grayson
F. P. Dunne
Helen Keller
Ida M. Tarbell
Ed. Howe
James Montgomers Flagg
Emerson Hough
Oliver Herford
Arnold Bennett
the Regent
Harris Merton Lyon
Frank Barkley Copley
Henry Oyen
Welford Beaton
Mary Brecht Pulver
Ralph Straus
Hall's Catarrh Cure Oath by F J Cheney Partner
Frank J Cheney of F J Cheney Co sworn as senior partner in Toledo Ohio asserts firm will pay 100 dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason confirms December 6 1886. Company promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Also advertises testimonials and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chege Co
A.D
A. W._GLEASON
Hall
F. J, Cheney &O
Tragedy in Calmar Township Suicide Mystery
A young woman in Calmar township died by hanging in an outhouse on the Groebel farm. Coroner Dr. Swezey found the scene puzzling with no known motive or trouble, suggesting possible temporary insanity while her family, including an elderly father and mother, and a brother, carried on nearby.
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Swezey
Calmar Township
Wm. Groebel
Calmar Road
Fifty Years Ago Gen Burnside Faces Court Martial
A historical note recalls Gen Burnside set for a senate committee court martial over wartime conduct, with Gen Franklyn also slated for a court martial on request. Controversy includes filibuster over negro regiments and arrests among officials, plus battlefield actions near Vicksburg and moves at Marsh’s water power site.
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Burnside
Senate
Franklyn
Congress
Salisbury
Lincoln
Charleston
Vicksburg
Grant
Fitz John Porter
United States Service
Gen. Burnside
Army of the Potomac
Gen. Hunter
Henry Kelly
Marsh
Emil Rosenthal
American Drug Co
Declared Dead of Northwood Ice Dealer Son Krantz
After thirteen years missing from a Northwood breakfast table William Krantz has been legally declared dead. His father Christian Krantz’s estate is divided among his brothers and sisters, each receiving five thousand dollars. Lawyers and detectives searched nationwide with no trace of Krantz. The short weight ice dealer remains elusive despite the years.
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Northwood
William Krantz
Christian Krantz
Krantz
Patents Granted to Towans for Week Ending Nov 12 1912
The office of Wilfred C. Lane reports patents allowed for Towans for the week ending November 12, 1912. Granted to J. F. Hart Nora Springs for a display rack. F. J. Lang Des Moines for a draftman's table. Wm. A. Shafley Bedford for a knockdown shipping crate. A. J. Shurtz Des Moines for a railway rail joint. E. M. Stiles Mount Pleasant for a meat stacker. F. C. Watson Des Moines for a carbur etor.
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Towans
Wilfred C. Lane
Crocker Building
Des Moines
Towa
J. F. Hart
Nora Springs
F. J. Lang
Wm. A. Shafley
Bedford
A. J. Shurtz
E. M. Stiles
Mount Pleasant
F. C. Watson
Fire at Ossian destroys ice house and store
A Friday after dinner blaze in Mullaney and McManus ice house at the rear of the meat market plus an adjacent G G Oglee store house burned completely. A bonfire in the alley and children playing with fire are blamed for the flames. Oyloe's warehouse lost glass for a skylight and moulding. total loss about 250 dollars.
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Ossian Bee
Mullaney & McManus
G. G. Oglee
James Cahill
Oyloe
Ogloe
What Can We Afford Bargains From France
In a December Woman's Home Companion Christmas talk to girls titled What Can We Afford a portion argues for an extra monthly fund for discretionary purchases. It notes the French word for bargain is occasion and urges careful spending while keeping a small reserve for cherished items, speakers, music, or drama.
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Woman's Home Companion
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Selz
Ossian
Sloan
Ersie Manthey
Tasman Ave
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Ill
H. E. Linpexar
Gilroy
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EveLeTta Myer
Wyoming St
Dayton
Ohio
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Boston
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