Church Directory and Sunday Services
A local church directory lists Congregational, Christian Science, and Methodist Episcopal services. Congregational Willett, pastor, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 12 p.m. Christian Science Freeman Building 10:45 a.m. lesson Doctrine of Atonement. Sunday school after service. Methodist Lackland pastor 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 11:45 a.m. Sermon topics Aggressive Christianity and What Do You Think of the Miracles of the Bible.
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M. Willett
Christian Ladeaver
Christian Science
Freeman
Methodist Episcopal—G
Lackland
Decorah
Institute Filled With Educators At Iowa Gathering
A large two-hundred strong institute in Decorah Iowa drew teachers from Calmar Ridgeway Spilwickville Hesper Highlandville Canton Burr Oak Locust and other towns. The event featured leading educators and Dr Search of California delivering illustrated lectures to inspire better work.
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Normal Institute
H. E. Juller
Towa
Search
Decorah
Iowa
Nettie Thompson
Katherine Douglas
Jacy E
Plomteaux
Bernice C. Feltis
Spiliwville
Regina Fisher
Stephen Kruchek
Caroline Hrushka
John J. Hron Hesper
Tuga Stensland
Alma Peterson
J.C. Gannon
Highlandville
Tda Gulbro Canton
Minn
Violet Ward
Rosamond Reed
Lucy Gaul
Loretta Mullaney
Roscoe Wicks
Burr Oak
Roy J. Gossman
Harriet J. Little
Anna C. Lydon
Castalia
D. P. Phillips
Leta Thornton
Blanche M, Musser
Susie Fordyce
Ross Robinson
Anna D. Shellhamer
Myra Shipton Mae Tursh
Eva Thursh
Doctor Jostled by Head-On Truck Collision in Dubuque
Dr I H Clark was in Dubuque when a truck collided with his parked car causing windshield damage and a bent top. The truck driver apologized and offered to pay the damage, and the doctor returned home unharmed.
Gratitude for Kindness After Grief Logged by Logedon Family
Leonard and Grace Logedon express deep thanks for the flowers kindness and sympathy shown during their great sorrow.
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Leonard
Grace Logedon
Winne shiek County Roads Rated Best by Local Workers
John Shimek and Joe Klima completed thirty two miles of road work in Winneshiek in Kuhn Haugen and surrounding districts. The project cost under $75 per mile using a heavy tractor and a twelve foot grader. Oil treatment is urged to prevent washouts and improve permanence.
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John Shimek
Calmar
Decorah
John
Joe Klima
Winneshiek County
Supervisor Kuhn
Calmar-Decorah
Ossian
Washington Prairie
Bloomfield Township
Postville
Supervisor Haugen
Luther College Anniversary Observed in Decorah Event
Luther College prepares for its anniversary observance in Decorah on October 14. A football game between the Freshmen and Sophomores precedes the evening illumination and band selections, followed by a short auditorium program. The public is invited to attend.
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Luther College
Decorah
First District Women Relief Corps Convention Held in Charles City
The First district convention of the Women's Relief Corps met in Charles City with about 100 visitors and delegates from out of town including Osage Icksburg New Hampton Waukon Decorah Rockford Marble Rock Nashua and Cresco. Mrs. Tda M. Smyth was elected department president. The group toured hotels and enjoyed a noon dinner and a reception before adjourning. The national convention in Kansas City adopted the Star Spangled Banner as the national hymn and the next convention will be in Decorah.
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Women's Relief Corps
Charles City
Osage Icksburg
New Hampton
Waukon
Decorah
Rockford
Marble Rock
Nashua
Cresco
Tda M. Smyth
Norland
Kansas City
Decorah Fails Against New Hampton In Friday Game
New Hampton defeated Decorah 34 to 0 in a fast game under clear weather. Decorah’s Schlatter and Schnurr stood out, while Ashton Gregg broke his collarbone early then continued briefly. Cresco High School beat Osage Seminary 33 to 0.
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Decorah
New Hampton
Schlatter
Schnurr
Ashton Gregg
Railroad Men Visit Decorah on Electric Line Prospects
W L Sontag of St Paul and A R Woolbridge of Hastings Minn visited Decorah last Thursday. Sontag, general manager of construction for the St Paul and Southern Electric Railroad, and Woolbridge, right of way agent, inspected the ground as the electric line runs from the Twin Cities to Hastings and aims toward Rochester. They reported satisfaction with the ground and said the line will be built, with Decorah as a probable route though not yet settled.
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W. L. Sontag
St. Paul
A. R. Woolbridge
Hastings
Minn
Winneshiek
Sontag
Decorah
Republican Committee Conference At County Court House
A Republican County Central Committee meeting was held in the small courtroom of the courthouse yesterday afternoon. Attendees discussed the absent voters law and outlined steps to get out the vote. The question of speakers was also discussed as they seek a prominent national figure for a meeting later this month.
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Republican County Central Committee
Court House
Meredith Trimmed In Debate In New Hampton Clash
Thousands gathered in New Hampton as Lt. Gov. Harding Republican candidate for governor and Ed Meredith Democrat met in a joint debate. Meredith opened with a 30 minute attack tied to Des Moines Register charges. Harding spoke 45 minutes addressing state and national issues then refuted Meredith’s personal accusations, leaving Meredith appearing defeated.
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New Hampton
Harding
Reublican
Meredith
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Democratic Committee
Chickasaw County
Winneshek County Motorcycle Club To Host 100 Mile Run
The Winneshek County Motorcycle club plans a hundred mile endurance run from Decorah to McGregor and back on Sunday with dinner at McGregor. About one hundred dollars in prizes including chains tires horns lamps and other accessories will be awarded. Details available from secretary H B Montgomery.
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Winneshiek County Motorcycle Club
Decorah
McGregor
H. B. Montgomery
Motorcycle Club
Benefit Night Supports Local High School Football Team
Monday night featured a benefit event for the high school football team. Tickets sold well, with 700 to 800 moved, crowding the Star to near capacity. Students opened with songs and school cheers, then a second show drew another large audience, totaling about a thousand across both performances.
Reminder of By-Gone Days In A Local Hardware Store
A young man visits Oehler and Hiller with an old-fashioned shot pouch for muzzle loading shotguns. Mr. Hiller recalls not seeing such pouches in over twenty years and explains no loose shot is available. Breach-loading guns with cartridges have largely eliminated this trade.
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Oehler & Hiller
Hiller
Efficient Trusteeship For Your Will At No Upfront Cost
The Winneshiek County State Bank of Decorah Iowa offers to act as Executor and Trustee under your will with no charges until duties are assumed. The cost is similar or lower than hiring an individual, and the estate gains more efficient service with bonded protection.
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Winneshiek
Bridges Replaced After Flood Save Public Funds
After Dry Run flood in the first ward swept two bridges away to the banks the board ordered repairs. Supervisor Williams oversaw hauling out straightening and replacement at a cost of about 1100 versus 5 000 to 6 000 for new bridges.
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Dry Run
Ward
J. 8S. Williams
Bear's Mackinaws Promise Fade-Proof Wool Coats
Woolen coats advertised as Mackinaws of the better kind offered by Bear's with a guarantee not to fade. Emphasizes best values in America and durable, warranted materials for winter wear.
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America
Cummings Upgrades Orville Stand With New Popcorn Peanut Machine
H M Cummings replaces aging pop corn and peanut unit with a modern electric model. The new machine features roasting and popping with a revolving flashlight advertising light for evening operation.
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H. M. Cummings
Sheriff Recovers Escaped Boarder in Allamakee County
The Allamakee county sheriff searched for a man who left an unpaid board bill and a minor in need of guardianship. With help from local residents, they located one man who paid the debt plus costs, and returned the underage individual to his parents.
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Allamakee County
Bear's Advertises Quality Fall Union Suits At $1.00
Bear's promotes Extra Quality men’s union suits for fall and early winter use priced at one dollar, highlighting value and good workmanship for the season.
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Bear's
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