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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1916

Page

8

Mrs Jones Learns to Cut Electric Bills with Mazda Lamps

Mrs. Jones compares bills with Mrs. Green and discovers ten Mazda lamps plus strategic placement cut costs. The Green household shows efficient use of porch, drive, attic, and woodshed lighting with a small daily charge, and reading the electric meter confirms savings.

Mrs. Jones John Green Mrs. Green Mr. Jones

Sunken Craft Surrounds New York in Past Harbor Debris

The New York World notes hulks around Greater New York as sunken ships lie embedded along Nineteenth Street East River and along the Rockaway shoreline. Remains include the schooners Sarah William Morrell Ella Deves Jane Michael C Collins and various coasting vessels near College Point Midland Beach Whale Creek Greenpoint and Rikers Island.

Greater New York Sarah Nineteenth Street East River Ninety-sixth Street College Point William Morrell Rock‘away Ella Deeves Midland Beach Jane Rover Whale Creek Greenpoint Michael C. Collins Riker's Island New York World

Women Barbers in Japan Share Shaving Duties and Theatre Breaks

In Japan both men and women visit barbers for facial hair care and grooming. Some Western women show soft facial down that Japanese never remove. Eyebrow shaving is common. Tokyo sees female barbers as spouses or independents. The 17th of every month is a barbers holiday with shop closures for theater visits aided by free tickets.

Japan Tokyo

Salt, ancient industry and world history

Salt production is one of the oldest industries, especially in Italy where commercial production dates back 2,500 years. Salt’s vital role is shown by trade, wars, and rituals, including salt exchanges and greeting gestures. Some regions even obtain salt from plant ashes due to scarcity.

Italy

Swiss Plans for War Truck Subsidies and Uniform Fleet

Swiss military authorities endorse subsidy driven truck programs modeled on French and German systems. They advocate uniform chassis and parts, plus a complete transport organization. Buyers receive 2000 francs at purchase and 1000 francs annually for four years.

Banana Fame Returns to England in Two Decades

The piece notes bananas have gained wide favor in England over the last twenty years, with a historical aside about E. L. Blanchard who in 1864 described tasting bananas at Covent Garden and likening them to a marrow flavored sausage with pineapple, in his autobiography.

England E. L. Blanchard Covent Garden Market

Hatpin Nine Inches Found In Cat Operation

Doctors remove a needle from a cat at a veterinary hospital after a cough prompts attention. Doctor Childs of New York operated believing a needle was present and discovered a nine inch hatpin. The cat survived the peril due to the successful surgery.

Doctor Childs New York

County Board Proceedings 1916 Public Records

November regular session notes show the board authorizing a survey of a new road across Gullickson farm in Springfield Township and approving audited bills for payment. The dense list of claims includes many county officials and vendors for general election and related services.

County Board of Supervisors Gullick Gullickson Springfield Township General County Anderson A. P OPA Bcci A. F Biness J. H Balik Anton Eicchion Crue Benda Jas Benda Britton Wm. J Daskam W. A Cheri Drew Depa J John Donlan John Decorah Motor Car Co Decorah’ Gas Co Tageswert House and Jail Decorah Corporation Water Court House Arneson J. J Blackmar & Co Adams F. P Cearree Baker A F G. F Rent Register Panerestnonoesa Bakken G. E A Boyle J. BE Eiection Boyle J. E Pee van Beard E. L Baldwin D. W D. W. Board of Health Bailey Bailey, A. K. & Son Busch H. J Biermann Fred Sistings Postage Christen L. C Exchang Christen Express Christen Exchange Christen Draper Drexel Ottoem Ie Posiehane Ellingson Ellingson Kent Fifield W. C Gossman Jacob Giesen Albert Ge cL Hutchinoon Te. J Nice Gjevre N. H Glass Chas el- Wee Ral Huber Hill David DEMEREE _Kiarsatdeienbteitithsi Hughes L R Hall Rent General Cai Saninenseisten Intempiteenericies Hlubek Adolph Adolph Board of Health Ira Joseph el- Ingvoldstad & Co Ingvoldstad & Co Rent Helwig Harmon Houck Grand Haugen Taagen Gustas Lee Will M Luzum Frank Cateanedanniatrin Lyons Dan Lynch Linde Ole x Ole J Ole J. Ketu Linnevold Lusum Aeniar Bai- Luzum Luros Lennon Caprempipen Lawrence Alex Board of Health le Mars Printing Co Records Court House Marlow Bptty Elnee Omone McCusker J. A Nesvik J. P P Line Ali Olson A. S Olson Oreo el- Olson O'Niel O'Neil & Olson Parrott, Matt & Sons Co Court House Padden Romeo Telephone Service Pierce Abe el- Cociot Genection Plunkett W. Lots Peterson Board of Pearson Protheroe J. W Robertson, Theo. B. Produce Co. Supplies Rowe H. C Rotvold Genera Beach Reed Luther C. A Hall W. B Ronan Bros Wood Shima Joe Schmitz T. F Svinues St Tionery Schupanitz Seelye Schnecker Shileny Sobolik Jos Schreiber Stoskopf Ard of el- Symonds W. T Schrubbe Richard Summers Saxvick D. L O. L Epee J. F Tillapaugh Robt Mons Trouten W. J van Pelt Grover Vopava Viste John Board of Health Wilson D. G Wold Ward H. H Whalen P.H Justice of Peace Peter Yates Arthur County Motor Vehicle Fund Armstrong James Alexander McCabe Gene Moen Ole Waters Chris Enging Askelson Sam Abrahamson Martin Sterene Games W. Bor Burns Buchell Phil Mater Broghamm Bor Cole Cooney Geo Clinton Bridge Works Linton Bridge Works Dahle Anton O A Dahle Evans B. A Bingen Faldet N. O la Fortun Fortun C. D Materia Fitzgerald Aioe Pitiden’ Lumber Co Barth Burreson Becker J. & Sons Busta Darrington Roy Ewing R. J Bor Falder Glenwood Township Halvorson Henry Hruska Eorecenseeasoren Hayes Isene Johnson Alfred Kidder E. F Lansing Herman Norton Tom Nelson Morel Knute Knute Sanden Othe Knute Sanden Walsh Houdek Ngvoldstad & Co Johnson John K Halver Jariand Jirak J. Labor Rey G Peter & Sons Kuhn Alois Jed Kuhn Geo, W Kroshus Klemme W. H Klauer Mfg Klauer Mfg. Co Matthews, James Miller, C. & Sons Moen, Ole Larson Moon

Dreaded Premature Burial Fears by Meyerbeer

The composer Meyerbeer feared premature burial and arranged elaborate postmortem steps. He specified four days with face covered and untouched, then throat and feet incisions on the fifth day, with two watchers and bells on limbs to detect any signs of life.

Meyerbeer

Germany Loses Toy Trade After War Decline

Germany, once a leading toy producer with a 35 million dollar trade and exports over 25 million, has seen a two thirds drop since the war. Other nations have filled the gap, making recovery to prewar markets unlikely for German manufacturers.

Germany America

Tough Tissue Paper Used In Thai Oil and Wine Trade

A Chinese made tissue paper, oiled to be waterproof and tough, lines wicker baskets for wood oil shipments and conveys wine in wicker baskets from wholesaler to retailer. It is used to seal bottles and jars to prevent leakage until opened, praised for efficiency and economy.

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