Luther College marks 50th anniversary dedication
Special correspondence recalls Luther College’s 50th anniversary of its first college building dedication. Founded 1860, the institution moved from Halfway Creek to Decorah, then to a Norwegian Americans owned building in 1865. The day included devotion, processions, football, illumination, speeches by Rev. O T Smeby, Prof. L. B. Reque, and President Preus, and telegrams of congratulations.
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Mth
Luther College
Halfway Creek
Wis
St. Cloud Hotel
Decorah
Preus
Old Settlers
H. M. Normann
Cresco
Towa
L. 8. Reque
T. B. Torrison
O. Tl. Smeby
Albert Lea, Minn
H. J. Hovde
O. L. Olson
R. C. Brandt
McFarland
I. B. Torrison
What the Expressman Said on the Lyceum Visit
The expressman comments on poets appealing to both desk men and street readers after Edmond Vance Cooke's Tama-Toledo lyceum show. He recalls a wife’s reaction to a poet and notes the program’s second Decorah lyceum date, Friday October 29 at 8:15 PM.
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Platform-Post
Edmond Vance Cooke
Tama-Toledo Lyceum
Expressman
Sally
Cooke
Decorah Lyceum
Building Operations Report On Local Homes
Last week Capt. T. A. Rossing let the contract for a new residence directed by Nels Qualley. It matches the size and design of J. M. Rernate's house built last year. Ammi Smith's hangalow on East Water Street is enclosed with satisfactory progress. Runner & Son are finishing J. A. McCusker's house and expect completion next week.
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T. A. Rossing
Nels Qualley
J. M. Rernate
Ammi Smith
Hangalow
East Water Street
Runner & Son
J. A. McCusker
Decorah Gets the Best Films Says Holcomb
H V Holcomb formerly of the Empire theater in Decorah visited last Friday while traveling selling a rope making machine. He still has interest in movies and notes Decorah is getting higher class and priced films than nearly any city of its size, a notable compliment.
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H. V. Holcomb
Empire Theater
Decorah
Moving Pictures
Northeastern Town Medical Society Meeting Held in Calmar
A Northeastern Town Medical Society gathering convened in Calmar last Thursday. Decorah delegates Dr. H. B. Amy Dr. A. F. Barfoot and Dr. J. P. Daly attended from Decorah.
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Northeastern Town Medical Society
Calmar
Decorah
What Is a County Fair A Question for State Aid Rules
A. R. Corey, secretary of the department of agriculture, asks Attorney General Cosson to define what counts as a county or district fair for state aid distribution. Four expositions seek aid. reorganizing as county agricultural societies may be needed to qualify. The department wants to aid fairs legally while respecting the law and may bar some associations this year. Senator L. M. Enger reports Decorah Winneshick county fair profits and a paid debt with a surplus of 8600. The fair dates shifted and a planned aviator attraction failed when the pilot crashed.
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A. R. Corey
Department of Agriculture
George Cosson
Corey
L. M. Enger
Decorah
Mas Lillie
A Little Ball Game at the Fair Grounds
A small crowd enjoyed a makeshift baseball game last Friday at the fair grounds. The high school team faced an alumni squad after Waukon canceled, playing on a sod diamond in a wet field. The alumni lost 5 to 3 to the Decorah boys, but impressed enough to schedule a second game that afternoon.
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Fair Grounds
Decorah Boys
Waukon Boys
Waukon
Ellers
McDonald Green Case Affirmed in Town Supreme Court
John P. Green wins appeal denial over damages awarded to James McDonald for injuries from a work accident in the fifth ward water extension. McDonald, employed by Green an Albert Lea contractor, broke a leg when a bank cave in. FE R Acres represented McDonald in Judge Springer’s court where a 33500 verdict was issued.
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Supreme Court
John P. Green
Winneshiek District Court
James McDonald
Fifth Ward
McDonall
Green
Albert Lea
McDonald
Springer
FE. R. Acres
Building Bridges Hit by State and District Totals
State reports tally bridge construction costs up to September at 81083,526. In this judicial district Allamakee 827,221 Chickasaw 34,002 Clayton 28,330 Fayette 18,070 Toward 2 Winneshick 10,963. The writer notes Winneshick has over five miles of bridges, implying heavy local burden this year.
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Allamakee County
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Toward
Winneshick
Win
Traveling by Auto Sets Long Distance Record
In May L. H. Butler of the Prosper Decorah stage began using an automobile instead of horses. Last week the speedometer showed 16,000 to 17,000 miles, more than half around the globe, averaging over 1,000 miles per day. A remarkable record.
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L. H. Butler
Prosper
Decorah Stage
Report on Burr Oak diphtheria case clears epidemic fears
Officials state there is only one diphtheria case at Burr Oak and it is quarantined. The patient is recovering well, and no wider outbreak is present or suspected.
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Burr Oak
Decorah Musical Affairs and Luther College Tone
The Etude reflects Scandinavian music praising Luther College Decorah and its music program led by Carlo Sperati. Sperati, born to Norwegian and Italian parents, directs the college orchestra band and chorus and has earned royal decoration for choral work with the Norwegian Lutheran Synod.
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Etude
United States
Luther College
Decorah
Town
C. K. Preus
Pacific Coast
Norway
Paris
Germany
Denmark
Carlo Sperati
Choral Union
The
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Sperati
Palzer Not Whipped in St Paul Fight with Lodge
Palzer faced strong offense from Farmer Lodge in a St Paul bout last Friday. Lodge dominated early rounds until disqualified in round three for clinching. finish described as sudden with Lodge holding the edge. A rematch is planned for the first week in November.
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al. Palzer
St. Paul
Farmer Lodge
Lodge
Pioneer Press
Pulver
Archbishop Ireland endorses Seen County Indian History
Archbishop Ireland of St Paul accepts a copy of The Indian History of Seen County by Chas Philip Hexem and commends the author for thorough research. He asks that compliments be conveyed and notes the booklet contains valuable information. Copies available at Schrubbe’s Parman’s John C Hexomi and Son’s and the Reunlican office.
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John Ireland
St. Paul
Seen County
Chas
Philip Hexem
Schrubbe's
Parman
John C. Hexomi& Son
Rerunnican
Stock Shipments To Kansas City Chicago and McGregor
Stock shipments last Saturday and Sunday were liberal but not heavy. G. T. Pearson sent two cars to Kansas City and Young & Payne three cars to Chicago. An unusually fine Jet ranged from lien to 1400 pounds. The Equity association sent two cattle cars to Chicago over the Rock Island and three hog cars. During the week Mr. Burreson buyer for Henry Reeves had five hog cars to McGregor where they are sorted and shipped east.
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G. T. Pearson
Kansas City
Young & Payne
Chicago
The
Equity Association
Rock Island
Burreson
Henry Reeves
McGregor
Horse shipments to Chicago for war zone aid
Anderson Bros shipped another carload of horses to Chicago on Monday destined for the war zone. On the same day Ronan Bros. sent a car to Chicago already bought for France. Ronan Bros. have about thirty more horses on feed for conditioning.
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Anderson Bros
Chicago
Ronan Bros
France
Ada Hard Piano and Organ Teacher
Ada Hard offers piano and organ lessons at 608 Mechanic Street Decorah Iowa. Rates are 50 cents per hour.
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Ada Hard
Mechanic St
Decorah
Towa
George Kirkland Hurt In Street Accident
Grand Army veteran George Kirkland of Freeport suffered a painful head wound and a sprained wrist when a car driver offered him a ride, the vehicle swerved to avoid an obstruction near the fair grounds, throwing him from the back seat. He received stitches and was treated by Dr Jewell. the injury is not considered serious.
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George Kirkland
Freeport
Decorah
George
Broadway
Fair Grounds
Dr. Jewell
Interesting Lectures on European Nations at Church
Regular attendees at the Congregational church hear Dr. Willett discuss European countries in short forty minute lectures. Next Sunday evening the topic is Italy the New and the Modern. Attendees are urged to join in the continuing series.
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Congregational Church
Sewer Work Progress in Town Streets
Sewer work lagged last week from Supt Bridges expectations but made fair progress. The small machine on east Main Street near the bridge advances while the larger Ames machine operates on Helvely Street by the mill. Close to a mile of pipe has been laid.
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East Main Street
Ames
Helvely Street
Woman Sustains Injuries From Fall From Chair
Mrs Barbara Stoskont suffered a fracture of her left wrist and two ribs after falling from a chair while reaching for a high Euphene shelf last Thursday. She was unconscious briefly but revived and is progressing as well as expected.
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Barbara Stoskont
Farmers Hold Steady as September Deeds Total 36 in County
Real estate records show 36 warranty deeds filed in Winneshirk County for September. Most were small, with a single large transaction in Decorah township valued at $10,000.
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Winneshirk County
Decorah
Masonic Lodge Holds Special Degree Conferred at Burr Oquk
A Masonic lodge held a special messia in Burr OQuk last Friday night conferring the third degree. Decorah lodge members traveled in two automobile loads to assist. A banquet followed the lodge ceremony. Church notes promise a Congregational sermon on Ruins and Restoration next Sunday morning and Dr Willett will discuss Italy the New and the Modern in the evening with choir performances.
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Masonic Lodge
Burr Oquk
Willett
Italy
Teachers Examination for county certificates held Oct 27 28 29
The county teachers examination will take place in the County Superintendent's examination room on October 27, 28, and 29.
Bear's Trunks and Valises Best Wardrobe Gear
Trunks and valises of higher quality, including top wardrobe trunks, are highlighted with mentions of Bear's. The note points to premium luggage options and appeal to discerning buyers seeking durable cases and refined travel storage choices.
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America
Kilkenny Kilkenny Kilkenny at Winona Grand
O Hara and company receive warm praise for Kilkenny at Winona opera house. The critic lauds O Hara’s singing presence and the cast’s capability as the show opens for dates around October 29. audience demand for Grand reservations signals a near capacity crowd.
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Winona
Fisk O'Hara
Fiske O'Hara
Winona Opera House
Augustus Pitou
Kilkenny
Mr. O'Hara
Richard Desmond
Ireland
Mary Clary
Shannon
Jersey Denies Suffrage Right In New Jersey
Unofficial returns before midnight indicated New Jersey would defeat woman suffrage by a margin of about 23 071, with 56 676 for and 5 047 against the amendment from 804 of 1010 districts. Mrs E F Feickert, president of the state suffrage association, announced the defeat at about 10 20 PM, supported by statewide early returns showing a decisive majority against suffrage.
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Jersey City
New Jery
E. F. Feickert
New Jersey
Miller's Pony Contest Winner Crowned By Narrow Margin
Miller's pony contest closed on Tuesday afternoon with Joseph Bellinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bellinger, the winner by about 1 000 votes over the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams. The event proved an interesting attraction and a strong advertisement for Mr. Miller.
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R. H W. Miller
Joseph Bellinger
John Bellinger
Littl
Albert Williams
Miller
FOR SALE Poland China pigs from registered stock
FOR SALE A few choice Poland Chine pigs from registered stock both sexes. A Jewell & Son RF 8 Decorah. FOR SALE CHEAP Good second hand piano. Call on or address T HM Johnson Decorah. WANTED An industrious man who can earn $100 per month and expenses retaling our products to farmers. Must have some means for starting expenses and furnish contract signed by two responsible men. Address W T Rawleigh Company Freeport Md giving age occupation and references.
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Jnc
A. Jewell & Son
Decorah
T. HM. Johnson
W. TL Rawleigh Company
Freeport
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Iowa
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Highlandville
Wisell
A. J. Abbey
Jas ‘Elch
Frank A. Germann
Clothier
Water Street
Citizens Savings Bank A Bank For
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Paramount Famous Prayers
Pauline Frederick
Frederick
Paramount
Essanay
Great Northwest
Richard C. Traverse
North Woods
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Elsie
Valore
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Walrus
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