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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
3
SADORE H CONIGISKY argues that no eye is perfectly formed and even tiny errors in curvature can cause eye strain. He warns eye strain appears early in life, affects children’s behavior and learning, and stresses early correction to protect safety and education.
The item notes children enjoy bonfires though sweeping leaves nightly. It mentions James Carr of Nevada turning 100 on Oct 7 and a Marsh's hall dance with Carpenter's orchestra planned that night. Other notes report a lightning strike at Ackley's Methodist church causing substantial damage.
The Decorah Journal urges support for Ole Ellingson over incumbent Sheriff Flemming, arguing past two years show routine but adequate work with no clear advantage for Flemming. It notes burglaries in Ossian and Calmar without arrests and recalls a 1908 attack on Mizener by Flemming. Ellingson would provide excellent service, the paper says.
Northeastern Town endures ten days of dreary conditions with only one pleasant day last Sunday. Rain gauge records from Winneshick County State Bank show 0.50 in on the 7th, 0.40 in on the 8th, 0.24 in on the 10th, 0.78 in on the 12th, and 0.43 in on the 14th, totaling 2.35 inches for the week and 4.35 inches for the month.
The Grand will stage George M. Cohan's Forty-five Minutes From Broadway on Thursday October 29. It blends serious drama with convincing plotting and is also a strong comedy with witty dialogues. A skilled cast and an unusually talented chorus add appeal. Secure seats early.
G T Pearson arrived home from Chicago with two carloads of cattle. This shipment barely profit, selling 82.75 above cost as Monday market declined. He cites a tight money market and packers unable to obtain funds, and says Iowa farmers await a price upturn only after hard times ease.
The candidacy of Lloyd C. Christen for County Treasurer earns broad voter support in Winneshirk county across party lines. Christen has served as deputy to Treasurer Jorgenson with fidelity and ability, and his accounting skill and office acumen mark him as a worthy candidate to be retained in service.
Election held for an $8000 bond to build and equip a new Fort Atkinson school. 135 votes cast with 30 for, 4 against, and 2 spoiled ballots. Secretary A. J. Schreiber notes the proposal failed. remaining students must continue in old facilities.
John Matter from the west Decorah township delivered a fine load of Silver King corn to the city yesterday. He selected the best ears for seed, noting the overall quality as exceptional.
At Charles Palmer's Water Street restaurant last Saturday William Welch Jr. fought with Palmer, leading to Welch's arrest by Marshal Johnson and a nominal fine by the mayor. Palmer denies giving Welch alcohol, claiming a farmer left a bottle. Welch had claimed Palmer supplied the alcohol, a point contested in court. Palmer was bound over to the grand jury while Welch serves a suspended sentence via prior a Justice Barthell order.
John Callan Laughlin, Chicago Herald representative, reports in Washington that Cummins is conceded for re election. The Chicago Tribune echoes the Washington claim with a corroborating note from its Town correspondent. Traveling men across the state say Cummins will win by a majority of 50,000 or more.
A son was born Wednesday morning October 14 1914 to Mr and Mrs John Jackson in a local hospital birth notice announces the new family member and date of arrival.
Emil Rosenthal sold his West Decorah residence and six acres of pasture near his old store to Dell Morrison. The price is near six thousand dollars. Possession is to be given next March. Rosenthal plans to buy a lot and build a cottage for his family rather than move across the river, where he has lived beside his longtime neighbors for thirty years.
Lyric theater completed after delays with 320 seats now available. Corinne stars as Mary in the George M. Cohan musical Fortys five Minutes from Broadway at the Grand Thursday December 20. Her performance blends pathos and comedy, delighting every woman in the audience.
C. Toney misplaced his pocketbook containing ninety dollars and papers with his name. The finder kept the cash and discarded the book, but H. M. Cummings found the empty book and returned it to Toney. The money’s loss is condemned as highway robbery or burglary of the era.
Local markets are dull with minimal movement. Hog prices reach 86.25 to 87.50 while barley and corn show limited offerings. Milk and dairy butter maintain steady wholesale prices around 86.75 per hundred, wheat noted as weak.
Roy Ellingson proved a near perfect guesser by estimating a price within 36 cents of 61oW FE for Dutchess trousers on display at Ben Bear's window. Judges A Waterbury, Harry Graceman and John McAndrews oversaw the contest that closed yesterday morning.
It Always Does the Work praises It lik Chamberlains Cough Remedy from Homer City Pa by R F Roberts who says he uses it for years with reliable results. Also advertised is a keyless lock designed for women's handbags to foil thieves invented by four New Yorkers available through dealers.
Local ad announces cheap prices on furnishings at Bear's, inviting shoppers to visit and browse a selection of affordable home decor and furniture. The notice emphasizes value and quick availability.
N P F Banfield of Austin sold the O Malley block opposite the Strother house to Mrs Bertha Mott of Mott & Co for 12000 dollars. The price is viewed as below usual for the property.
A brief notice announces lot M2 N-men's fine wool hose offered at 25 euros per pair. The sale is exclusive to Bear's and lists a single price for the item.
United Lutheran church trustees toured the Aase Haguen Home site and learned the project will be fully entrusted to the local building committee. The change ends constant Minneapolis headquarter approvals and is expected to speed construction and reduce delays.
Two young men hiking in Peterson grove near the Milwaukee track encountered a covey of ring-necked pheasants, estimated at forty to fifty birds, which were flushed but not harmed. They note the birds appear to thrive in the region with proper protection, which the dealer BEAR'S endorses.
The Registration Board will sit from eight in the morning to nine at night in each ward at listed local venues on specified dates October 22 23 and 31 November 3 and November 34 for voter registration. Clerks named per ward will oversee sessions at venues including Commercial Hotel F J Helwigs cigar store Ingvoldstads office Riley store City Hall McCusker's feed store Hose House No 2 F Baker's lumber yard West Decorah Town Hall and A B Olson's grocery store. Baker mayor and City Clerk F M Hughes sign the notice.
The supreme court upheld district voters in Floyd County voting a tax to electrify and extend the Marbet Rock to Charles City railroad. Proceedings were regular and the tax will be collected. A French scientist perfected an X ray microscope.
Iowa banks face state scrutiny over plans to contribute to a New York fund aimed at sustaining foreign credit for American institutions. Officials say Iowa banks cannot contribute or take over securities without state approval under Iowa law.
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