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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
6
A series of exhaustive experiments are conducted at Fort Sheridan under US army supervision with Dr. L R Fowzer s chemical bomb. Condemned cattle are the subjects and Fowzer claims instantaneous death. Government chemists are reported to be refining a nearly identical bomb.
The piece contrasts modern life with enduring fairy lore, noting that in France Germany England and America gods and nymphs have faded, while Ireland retains the fairy folk in green misty landscapes where they dance at night or cry in forests, reflecting Ireland’s deep ties to peasantry and soil.
Kendallville as a post office is no more with discontinuance set for Sept. 30 after an Aug. 31 order change. Patrons mostly shift to Carrier No. 1 from Cresco. a few move to Harmony or plan service by Carrier No. 2 from Cresco.
The county auditor reports a fast rush of hunting license applications for quail season. By Monday noon 402 licenses issued, with expectations well over 500 before the November 1 opening. Quail are said to be more plentiful this year than in many previous seasons.
Manager Relf announces the nine reel feature Uncle Sam at Work will show next week Tuesday Cet 1th with a 2:30 matinee and evening showing. The film depicts the twenty seven government departments in operation and recently ran six weeks at Studebaker theatre Chicago for 50c and 1.00. Star Theatre prices are 10 and 5 cents. Also a bilious tonic ad appears.
Local booster claims Doan's Kidney Pills eased back and bladder trouble for O W Emery of 201 State St Decorah IA. He says pills restored health after severe kidney pain weight loss and sleep disruption and credits them with longevity. Ad copy notes price 50c at dealers and directs to Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The assessors report moneys and credits returned for taxation totaling 3,137,316 dollars. Eight cities and villages nearly match the county outside townships with Springfiell and Bluffton varying widely. County figures include Decorah and Calmar corporations and multiple townships across the region.
R. W. Delaney of The Motor Car Racing Association of Illinois has arranged two days of auto racing at the Decorah track on Friday and Saturday October 22 and 23. Top entrants include Duesenberg No 1 driven by Billy Chandler, Stutz No 5 with Fay Cartner, the National Bullet with Dare Devil Jordan, the Buick Bob Cat driven by Eddie Lyons, the Burman special now Earl Day’s, and Gus Monckmeier’s Staver Brute. Four races each day feature a 25 mile main event and a local stock car race with $1000 in prizes plus a track record purse. A large crowd is expected.
Roadster colts two and three years old, prize winner at a colt show, offered for sale by A. L. Abbey. Also Poland China pigs from registered stock, both sexes, offered by A. Jewell & Son, Decorah. Good second hand piano for sale by T. H. Johnson, Decorah.
October 12 1915 report from Hesper outlines visits and social happenings. Arlie Griswold and Myra Saale, Phoebe Lincoln, and L. A. Robinson figure among locals with numerous calls, parlor gatherings, and church events. Multiple families from nearby towns attend shifts, school carnival planned, and several road incidents noted with minor vehicle damage.
Miss Etta Stevens is on the sick list and many local calls are noted. Theodore Rosa visited Mrs. Burrows. A Wiltgen called at Henry Schave’s. Chas Daniels drove to Decorah on Tuesday. Several Ossian visitors, weddings planned, and names like Frankville Castalia Stendel appear in a tight community recap.
Mrs Henking is on the sick list and Mrs Woolsey has returned from Ossian. Frank Kneeskern is in St Paul on business. Harold Bernhard visited from Elgin and Prof Phillips went to Postville. Joe Hunter of Arlington visits relatives. Mary Ahley came from Decorah for a short home visit. Mr Meyer erecting a large machinery building. Mrs A C Tatro left for Arkansas. Mr Peterson of Charlotte bought two carloads of cattle. Chas Nevenswander visited from Elgin. A F Smith plans westward trip to Seattle and San Francisco. Halloween program planned for Oct 29 at the opera house. M A Heinen and family visited from Independence. Kneeskern party visited Mrs Kneeskern in Cresco. she is recovering well. New manual training room and seats installed in the school. Mina Winn born near Castalia January 3, 187? moved to Castalia, married Win Bloxham July 15, 108. She became afflicted with cancer and died at home.
Oct 8 1915 obituary notes Mrs Bloxham suffered greatly yet bore illness with resignation. A longtime M B A lodge secretary and member of the M KE Ladies Aid society. Survived by past and siblings Chas Walter C Castalia Fred Ossian Hattie Stanley Castalia and W A Harvey Castalia. Funeral at U B church with Rev Hursh officiating. interment Bloomfield cemetery. Katherine Hustvedt piano pedagogy offered at 401 Grove St or phone 328 3otf.
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