Glowing Schreiberhau Artists Gather Under Kaiser’s Greetin
In Schreiberhau in the Iserkamm region artists retreat from Berlin during late summer, hosting famed figures like Prof. Hanns Fechner and Hermann Henddricks. The banquet at Sagen Halle features Wotan rites, Norwegian myth painting, and a Kaiser telegram greeting Norman artists amid a scene of Wagnerian circles and modern performers.
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Roland
Berlin
Germany
Iserkamm
Riesengebirge
Schreiberhau
Hanns Foehner
Tannenbaume
Hermann Hendricks
Wagner
Siegfried
Hendricks
Sagen Halle
Halle
Valkyre
Wotan
Hanns Fechner
Mme. Ohlson-Salem
Irrgang
Gerhard Hauptmann
Karl
Weber
Herr von Strom
Fritz Rumpf
Kaiser's
Potsdam
Herr Siedel
Kaiser's Palace
Hohenzollern Museum
Bernhard Sehring
Dalcroze
Herr Foxcher
Kaiser’s School of Music
Prof. Fechner
Kaiser
Raalestrand
Norway
Fritshof
Kilkenny to Star Fiske OHara in New Drama
Irish singing comedian Fiske O Hara will visit the city October 28 in the romantic drama Kilkenny by Augustus Pitou Sr. The play, written with new songs for his tenor, fits his personality and follows prior works In Old Dublin and Jack's Romance.
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Fiske O'Hara
Kilkenny
Augustus Pitou
Dublin
Jack
Mr. O'Hara
Will Make Seed From Two Silver King Corn Samples
Two samples of Silver King corn are shown in the Arevaticas office. One sample from FE L Beard & Son shows the best of about one hundred ears tested for seed. The other from Charles Dably includes seven ears and a stalk with an ear, cited as evidence of breeding for low-growing production. Both seeds will be good with drying weather.
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Arevaticas
FE. L, Beard & Son
Charles Dably
Charley
A Wonderful Machine Digging West Decorah Sewer
Workmen in West Decorah excavate for the new sewer with a ditching machine described as a wondrous curiosity. The contraption resembles a Ferris wheel and removes dirt with amazing speed, needing only two men to do the work of thirty.
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West Decorah
Western Union Moves to New Telegraph Office
Western Union Telegraph office relocates to Citizens Tank building on Winnebago Street. The move occurred Tuesday night with no business interruption. Miss Moody moves to pleasant quarters while the vacated room is remodeled for J F Billow to expand his jewelry business.
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Western Union Telegraph Office
Citizens Tank
Winnebago Street
Miss Moody
J. F. Billow
Decorah and Wankon Highs Battle in Fair Grounds Game
The Decorah boys beat Wan kon high school 10 to 4 in a well played baseball game at the fair grounds last Friday.
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Fairgrounds
Decorah
Wankon
Deborah
Drowned man in Little Creek near Calmar accident
A Sunday drowning tragedy near Calmar due to a swollen Little Creek. Peter Timp Jr. and his sister had crossed the ford after church when the buggy overturned in the swift water. Timp was found lifeless beneath the overturned vehicle, shocking the community. He was the son of Peter H. Timp of Fort Atkinson area.
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Calmar
Festina
Peter Timp, Jr
Timp
Peter H. Timp
Fort Atkinson
Big Auto Races at Decorah Announced for October
Decorah to host two day auto races mid October under the Motor Car Racing Association of Minors. Notable entrants include Duesenberg No 1 driven by Billy Chandler, Stutz No 5 driven by Fay Carter, National Bullet driven by Dare Devil Jordan, Buick Bob Cat driven by Eddie Lyons, and Burman Special piloted by Earl Day. Expect at least six starters, large purses, four main races each day, and a new one mile record attempt likely to beat a time around 1 minute 9 seconds. Further details to come.
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R. W. Delaney
Motor Car Racing Association of Minors
Decorah
Motor Car Racing Association
Middle West
Omaha Speedway
Billy Chandler
Fay Cartner
Dare Devil” Jordan
California
Bob Cat
Eddie Lyons
Earl Day
Louis Disbrow
Winona
Minn
Congregational Rally Aims to Boost Sunday Attendance
Church notices urge a Sunday rally following last Sabbath's success and invite all, including nonmembers, to attend. Morning theme Loyalty to the Church and evening The Unspoken Turk an Alien Anywhere and Everywhere. Methodist services list Training for Service at 10 30 a m and The Bible as Literature at 7 40 p m with Madam Salem singing. First N FB Lutheran invites Prof Oscar L Olen of Luther College to lecture October 10 at 7 40 p m on Some of the Literary Features of the Bible.
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Salem
N. FB
Oscar L. Olen
Luther College
Weekly Weather Report for Upper Mississippi Valley
The past week saw two sunny days with most time cloudy or partly cloudy. Temperatures ranged from 66 to 33 degrees with a single rainfall of three tenths of an inch on the 4th. Issued by the U S Weather Bureau Washington D C for the week starting October 6 1915. Showers and higher temperatures midweek give way to generally fair weather for the rest of the week with seasonable temperatures.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Calmar Hotel Sold to City Syndicate in Calmar
T M Pierce sold his well known Calmar hotel to a syndicate of leading citizens. The price is around 1000 dollars. Management plans are undecided and Mr Pierce will seek another location.
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T. M. Pierce
Calmar
Pierce
Kite Flying Sparks After Showers on Two Hills
Last Sunday afternoon a steady east wind drew many boys to kite flying on court house hill and Pleasant hill. About a dozen youths gathered on Court House Hill and roughly as many on Pleasant Hill. The Devs on Pleasant Hill appeared to have the advantage in the breezy afternoon pastime.
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Court House Hill
Pleasant Hill
Mrs Akre Recovering After Decorah Hospital Operation
On Thursday last Mrs Jonas Akre of Pleasant township underwent an operation at Decorah hospital. Dr Guthrie was assisted by Dr J D Hexom. Mrs Akre is getting along nicely and will be able to return home at an early date, which will be gratifying to her family and many friends.
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Decorah Hospital
Jonas Akre
Pleasant Township
Guthrie
J.D. Hexom
Fall Opening At Bear's Store With Victrola Converts
Ben Bear announces the fall and winter goods opening on Saturday October 9 with attractively decorated displays. The event features Victrola conversions in the afternoon and evening and offers an imported brush or leather pocket book with every suit. Bear says the merchandise this year offers better goods and values.
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Ben Bear
Bear
Public mock court trial to feature local prominent figures
Grace church Ladies Guild presents a mock court at Grand Opera House on October 20. A respected citizen faces a breach of promise suit against a young widow, promising lively entertainment and wide community interest with many notable townspeople participating.
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Times
Col
A. V. Newton
Worcester
Mass
Ladies’ Guild of
Grace Church
Grand Opera House
Decorah
Court of Justice
Grace Episcopal Church
Obituary of Mrs Clara Reum with family ties and service details
Mrs Clara Reum born September 5 1847 in Braendorf Saxony married Freidel in Reum lived Decorah died. Survived by five children and siblings in Chicago Omaha Decorah Milwaukee Outlook Sask with son-in-law and daughter in Milwaukee cremation at Forest Home cemetery memorial service October 1 Congregational Church Decorah officiated by Dr Willett.
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Clara Reum
Braendorf
Saxony
Germany
Clara Wilhelmina Kohtz
New York
St. Louis
Beloit
Wis
Freidelin Reum
Decorah
Fred C
Ida M
Edward L
Denver
C. M
O. FE
Severence
Milwaukee
Frank T
Outlook
Sask
Reum
Louis C. Kohtz
Forest Home Cemetery
Congregational Church
Willett
A Little Fish Joke About a Two Dollar Bass
A lighthearted tale recounts a brief fishing joke between two men, Dave and Ed. Dave catches a 24 pound black bass and scales it at Ream's meat market. Ed pays two dollars per two pounds, joking that one dollar per pound is rich living.
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Dave
Ream
Skating Macks to Open Roller Season at Steyer Opera House
Roller skating season opens at Steyer Opera House on October 22 and 25 with the Skating Macks, a professional touring act praised as among the best in their field. The exhibition dates promise high energy performances by a nationally recognized skater troupe.
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Steyer Opera House
Cadwell Returns From National G A R Encampment
L Cadwell came home from the national G A R encampment in Washington on Saturday and says he had a royal good time. He met many old acquaintances and some from his old regiment. He did not shake hands with President Wilson but stood within a few feet and observed the strain on the leader’s face.
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L. Cadwell
G. A.R
Washington
Wilson
Destiny
Dad
Notice of Removal of the Republican Office to Water Street
Notice reprints an 1805 Republican paper notice announcing removal of the printing office to a new brick building on Water Street above Dickerman’s. It notes Dickerman’s general store at Water and Winnebage, the Wilson brick building later Graceman’s, and the move from a second story wooden shop. Brick buildings were rare and widely celebrated.
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Republican
Water Street
Republic
Fiftw
Dickerman’s
M. C. Wilson
Scandinavian Language Added at S U 1 A Dispatch
Telegraphic notice states that Scandinavian languages will be taught at Tow a State University with Henning Larsen as assistant professor in charge. Larsen, Norwegian by birth, studied at Luther College Decorah, Owl City, and Christiania Norway. He later earned a PhD at Princeton University and has a graduate scholarship background. University authorities praise his qualifications.
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Towa State University
Henning Larsen
Luther College
Decorah
Owl City
Scandinavian American Foundation
Christiania
Norway
Europe
Princeton University
Notable Schumann Cycle to Be Heard Tomorrow Evening
The famous Schumann Cycle Frauen Liebe und Leben will be performed by Mme Ohlsen Solem tomorrow evening. The set was previously sung in the Illinois Theatre Chicago to wide acclaim from critics and the public. Hubbard of the Tribune praised its presentation and it drew attention in Frederick Root studios for the Repertoire class. Foreign papers also commended the interpretation.
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Mme. Ohlsen Solem
Linois Theatre
Chicago
Hubbard
The
Tribune
Frederick Root
Decorah Lyceum opens with Salvi Austin concert company
The Decorah Lyceum course begins next Wednesday October 1 featuring the Salvi Austin concert company. Advance sale of season tickets has surpassed five hundred with under one hundred seats left for the six entertainments. Early applications at Parman's drug store reserve seats for those not yet guaranteed.
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Decorah Lyceum
Salvi-Austin
Parman
Drong
Munsing TM Union Suits Endorsement by local store line
Local ads praise Munsing TM union suits for comfort fit durability and workmanship. Hundreds in town endorse them as sensible serviceable attire. Stores Bear’s Miller’s invite customers to try and trade sooner for better value.
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Bear
Ramlo Buys Stock at Barr Sale in Red Oak
PT Ramlo attended the Poland China swine sale by W T Barr & Son at Red Oak last week and purchased two animals. One pig was sired by Big Joe from Mary Price and weighed 310 pounds at 210 days old. The other was a promising gift. Ramlo believes the purchases are of superior quality and he arrived Tuesday to receive them.
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PT. Ramlo
Poland
W. T. Barr & Son
Red Oak
Big Joe
Ramlo
All wool sweater at $5.00 a limited offer
An advertisement claims an all wool sweater priced at five dollars is the best value in the region. The seller asserts no comparable sweater can match this price and urges quick action due to limited quantities.
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United States
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R. 8
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R. F. Gibson
T. H. Johnson
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T. J. Qualley
C. B. Boodno
L. L. Hamre
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Jos. Beranek
Junction City, Wis
Minnesota
John Richert, Mabel, Minn
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MA Claire
Carlyle Blackwell
Harold MacGrath
Chicago Tribune
Lou
Ford Sterling
Mabel Normand
DOVER
Munn & Co
Scientific American
York Munn & Co
Broadway
York
Western Union
Little Creek
Weekly Weather Report
Calmar Hotel
Ben Bear’s
Jno
G. Schimming
Parman’s Drug
Lyceum
Miller’s
Barr
E. J. Parman
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