New Hampton Beats Decorah 14 to 6 In Close Football Game
New Hampton defeated Decorah 14 to 6 on the local gridiron in a clean, hard fought contest. Evans played most of the game with a fractured wrist, Storla and Qualley starred on defense and offense, while the outcome stood despite questions over a late third quarter touchdown. Cresco plans to visit Decorah tomorrow, with local business firms closing early for the game.
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Decorah
New Hampton
Evans
Qualley
Swezey
Storla
Gray
Schlatter
Heller
L. Shaffer
R. E
Donovan
Hardy Er
Tee
Anderson Krouger
Ines
Storla Johnson
Meyrick I Sacs Bessinn
McAndrews
Saino Tese
Gene Marsh
Roy Qualley
Francis Mar
G. ‘Shaffer
Schnurr
Schauss
Cresco
Oelwein
Thanksgiving Bird Prices Preview for Households
As Thanksgiving nears, households weigh turkey costs with live turkeys at 20 cents and dressed around 26. Good dressed hens cost about 20 cents and young chickens 24 to 28 cents. Ducks fetch 20 cents and geese 18 cents, with expected small rises. In Dubuque dressed birds run 30 cents, while Mason City reports 35 to 40 cent turkeys.
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Dubuque
Mason City
Bendickson Wins Top Butter Honors in Minneapolis
At the National Buttermakers convention in Minneapolis last week N C Bendickson manager of the Decorah Farmers Tee Cave Creamery entered their butter which scored highest among district entries and brought home several prize offerings.
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Minneapolis
N. C. Bendickson
Decorah
Tee Cave Creamery
Bendickson
Delco Restaurant Sold to Teslow and Dorseth
Julian Molkesvig sold the Delco restaurant on East Water Street to Herman Teslow and John Dorseth. They will run it going forward with planned improvements to attract customers. The new owners are described as popular young men and expected to ensure good business.
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Julian Molkesvig
Delco
East Water Street
Herman Teslow
John Dorseth
Poor Mail Service Delays Milwaukee to Decorah Trains
The Milwaukee eastbound train misses connections at Calmar five days in a row while the Decorah arrival at 10:50 am is affected. last week the eastern mail missed every day except one, and the northbound afternoon mail also faced delays.
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Milwaukee
Calmar
Decorah
Imperial Highway Association Forms At Northwood
Delegates from nearly all cities met in Northwood on Friday November 10 to complete the permanent organization of the Imperial Highway association. Officers elected were H A Dwelle president John Servoss vice president Chas F Pye secretary and C W Gadd treasurer. A proposed auto trail would run from Lansing through Waukon Decorah Ridgeway Cresco Riceville St Ansgar Carpenter Northwood Lake Mills Buffalo Center Germania Swea City Armstrong and Estherville linking with a river ferry across the Mississippi at Lansing until a bridge is financed.
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Northwood
Imperial Highway Association
H. A. Dwelle
John Servoss
Riceville
Chas
F. Pye
Waukon
C. W. Gadd
Buffalo Center
Lansing
Iowa
Decorah
Ridgeway
Cresco
St. Ansgar
Carpenter
Lake Mills
Germania
Swea City
Armstrong
Estherville
Lake
Dickinson County
J. W. Dempsey
Mississippi
la Crosse
Dubuque
Shoplifting at Byrnes millinery and another store
Last Saturday two boys entered Byrnes millinery with one watching outside and the other stealing a five dollar bill from the cash drawer. They were detected and a portion recovered. A second incident saw two boys steal mittens but return them after being spotted. Both cases involve juvenile suspects and are to be heard before Judge Hobson.
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Byrnes
Miss Byrnes
All Kinds of Weather in Iowa
The Iowa section notes sharp weather swings from snow to summer to cold drizzle. Sidewalks were slick and old timers longed for a simpler time as the rapid changes puzzled residents. The piece reflects on enduring varied skies and eventual forgetfulness once grass and dandelions return.
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Iowa
The Firemen's Dance Fundraiser Announcement
A community notes a firemen's dance a week from tonight with tickets available to support the fund for building the auditorium. The fire boys, always ready to aid citizens, will be grateful for any help given them.
Assignment Filed by John P. Rosequist in East Water Street
John P. Rosequist, a baker operating in the Connor building on East Water Street, made a voluntary assignment for the benefit of all creditors on Tuesday. Clarence Christen was given the matter for settlement. Debts and assets have not yet been tallied, so figures are unavailable.
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John P. Rosequist
Connor
East Water Street
Clarence Christen
Decorah Markets Report Mixed With Slight Hog Increase
The Decorah markets show little change with hogs mildly higher. Wheat ranges from 1.50 to 1.75, barley 1.00 to 1.08, Timothy 3.75, oats 0.50 to 0.75, corn 0.90, hogs 8.50 to 9.50 with Chicago receipts large, flour 2.75 to 3.00, potatoes 1.75 to 1.90, eggs 0.20, dairy butter 0.35 with few receipts.
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Chicago
Taeger Purchases Anderson Feed Barn in Decorah Move
George Mizener as administrator sold the Anderson feed barn on Monday to C. W. Taeger who will soon reside in Decorah. The sale suggests Taeger plans active involvement in the business.
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George Mizener
L. J. Anderson
Anderson
C. W. Taeger
Decorah
Mr. Taeger
No Sale At Iver Larsen Homestead Auction
The Iver Larsen homestead sale last Saturday failed to attract bidders and the auction was called off with attendance deemed small and bidding uninteresting.
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Iver Larsen
Rebuilding Lines on Maple Avenue West Decorah
Workmen have been busy all week rebuilding and reinforcing the electric light wires on Maple avenue and other parts of West Decorah.
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Maple Avenue
West Decorah
Bohemian Girl matinee at Grand Opera House
The Bohemian Girl will be staged as a matinee at the Grand Opera House on Saturday November 26 at 2 15 PM. This event invites patrons to enjoy the classic operetta in an afternoon performance.
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Bohemian Girl
Matinee Grand Opera ‘House
Silent Reaper Claims Mrs. Louise Hastings After Long Illness
Louise D Adams Hastings died Sunday at the Adams home after five years of hard illness from arteriosclerosis. Born December 23, 1837 in New Ipswich New Hampshire she lived in Washington before moving to Decorah in 1874. She leaves sister Mrs S A Thayer and a daughter who died in infancy. funeral at 2 PM with Rev M Willett at the house and burial in Phelps cemetery.
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Louise D.hastings
N. H. Adams
Adams
Mrs. Hastings
Louise D. Adams
New Ipswich
N. H
George T. Hastings
S. A. Thayer
M. Willett
Phelps Cemetery
Erick Anderson Dies After Month of Illness in Decorah
Longtime Decorah horse buyer Erick Anderson died Monday evening after a monthlong battle with blood poisoning and diabetes. Born March 1860 in Norway he came to America with his parents in 1860 and moved to Decorah 28 years ago. He married Bessie Klein in 1903 and is survived by his wife, mother, two sisters, and several brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 PM at the Congregational Church with Rev. M Willett officiating and interment at Phelps Cemetery.
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Erick Anderson
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Norway
America
Kendallville
Decorah
Andrew
Bessie Klein
Frank Moen
John Rygg
Cresco
Albert
Brooklyn
N. Y
Congregational Church
Rev. M. Willett
Phelps Cemetery
Death notice of a barber returned to Decorah
A barber who trained in Decorah and moved to Oregon due to health has died. Survived by his wife, one child, his mother, and brother Edwin of Lake Mills. Funeral held Tuesday with prayer at home and services at United Lutheran church, interment in the Norwegian cemetery.
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Oregon
Decorah
Edwin
Lake Mills
United Lutheran Church
Obituary for Charles E. Miller Pioneer Settler of Burr Oak
Charles E. Miller born July 24 1844 in Elizabeth town Essex NY lived in Burr Oak area after moving west in 1866. He married Emma J Rollins in 1870 and Mary J Mitson in 1893, left a widower in 1880, survived by three children and wife, died November 6 1916 in Canton. Funeral November 11 at M E church Burr Oak burial by D B Norton.
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Charles E. Miller
Elizabethtown
Essex County
New York
Bur Oak
Emma J. Rollins
Edsil M
Fergus Falls
Minn
Nellie M
Colby
Wis
Roy M
Mary J. Mitson
Canton
M. E
Mettam
Mabel
Burr Oak
D. B. Norton
Stock Shipments Reach Large Weekly Total
Stock shipments last week were very large with Milwaukee cutting 18 cars and Rock Island 20 cars. A special run to Cedar Rapids was needed on Thursday to handle stock. Forty seven cars in one week exceed average and signify a substantial monetary value.
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Milwaukee
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Halvorson Dies After Long Illness
Alfred Halvorson died Saturday after an illness of several years. Born in 1883 in Norman County Minnesota, he came to Decorah with his parents in his early years. The obituary notes his residence and family background.
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Alfred Halvorson
Norman County
Minn
Decorah
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DR. Clark
Music Books
Decorah Music Shop
Triangle Plays
Wilfred Lucas
Star
Chester Conklin
Romeo
Paramount Pictures
Daniel Frohman
Louise Huff
Louie Pickford
Lotie Pickford
Mary
Luke and the Mermaids
MT. Rainier
Chuzenji
Japan
Rube” Goldberg
Hart
Louise Glaum
Draw Egan
Patriot
Reed
Plymouth Rock
Jessie L. Gaynor
Decorah Public Ool
William J. Locke
Adev
Imperial Highway
Hobson
Decorah Markets
the Silent Reaper
Louise D. Hastings
Charles Eugene Miller
M. J. Soukup
Schultz
NEW Music Store
Wilson
White House
Steinway
Autopiano
Behr Bros
Kohler & Campbell
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