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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
6
State officials plan Iowa Day in early November with Governor Clarke to designate the date. The Greater Town association aids the effort with broad cooperation and a publicity drive. The event aims to educate citizens about Iowa industries and production, with schools playing a key role in teaching state knowledge and home affairs.
The past week brought mostly fair conditions with two cloudy and two partly cloudy days, plus one rainy day on the 18th dropping seven hundredths of an inch. Monthly total rainfall reaches 1.78 inches, temperatures ranged from 54 to 63 degrees with daily readings other than Thursday 57, Friday 58, Saturday 58, Sunday 62, Monday 61, Tuesday 63. The forecast calls for generally fair weather through the week with unsettled conditions possible in the Northwest toward week's end and cooler spells in the Northwest and Upper Mississippi Valley.
Thirty six years ago October 21 Thomas A Edison produced the first successful incandescent electric lamp. A national movement to honor Edison Day has grown since last year, stamping the date as the birthday of a landmark achievement that transformed industry and art by banishing darkness and lengthening the workday.
Miss Minnie Hanna, heir to an estate of about 3.15 million from Mrs. Ellen C. Colby whom she served for seventeen years, plans to fund a fountain in Taft's park in Humboldt to honor Mrs. Colby and assist in further beautification and public improvements.
The county clerk reports a lull in issuing marriage licenses with Dan Cup not idle. Records show licensees aged mainly 20 to 30, including a 49 year old, and occasionally a 17 year old. Average bride ages range 20 to 24, grooms 24 to 20.
The foundation of the Allison monument south of the capitol building was completed last week. It is a circle of light grey peer granite sixty feet in diameter with steps around it. Bottom row measures thirty four feet and top row twenty two feet. Pedestal to rise twelve feet.
County auditor reports licenses arriving quickly as quail season nears with 5 percent issued last Saturday. The note mentions sweater and Mackinaw prices rising if not purchased earlier. Bear's ad lists remaining jetters at Decorah post office including Mabel Odegaard James Kennedy and Jacobs Publishing Co.
Bear's offers two standout suits this season priced at 15.00 and 17.00, promoted as world class and worthy of attention. Shoppers are urged to visit and judge for themselves, with the store confident customers will reply with praise for Bear's.
Sooner or later shoppers will trade at Miller's, and the ad invites readers to choose sooner rather than later. The message emphasizes timely shopping at Miller's as a practical decision.
Sea moss, a term for various polyzoa with horned skeletons, has been imported in hundreds of thousands of pounds annually from Europe for millinery and decoration. War has cut supply, prompting the push to develop a domestic sea moss industry, with New England coasts offering abundant, valuable large bushy frond varieties.
In a public statement Ben Bear of Decorah Iowa assures customers that Bear's will not raise prices during the national clothing strike. He emphasizes pre purchase of fall and winter goods, a large stock, and no advance pricing while offering refunds if items are not as represented.
Sugar offered at 100 pounds for 5.50 with a quotation noting sugar seems to have touched a bottom for a time and a request for credit reflecting year load prices in a declining market. KK. HAUGEN note about a willing mind making light feet.
Notice announces the appointment of Lillie Hiatt as executrix of the estate of C A Hiatt, deceased, at Decorah Iowa. The executrix has filed bonds as required and will administer the estate per law. Creditors and debtors are instructed to present claims or make payments accordingly. CN Houck, attorney, notes the filing date in October 1914.
Andrew Yt. Istad is named executor of the Madison township Winneshiek County Iowa estate of the deceased Tollef A Istad testate. Creditors must present demands and debtors must pay the estate. Dated Decorah Iowa September 20 1915 N Willett attorney.
County News from October 10 1915 details a stream of local events. Names include Finer Kippe John Gates Mrs Alice Morrison E D Weldon Ben Ward Clara Graham Luther Pierce May iie and others. Deaths of John Farley Lafe Cox and Dave Rice are noted with funeral plans and memorials. Community visits and travel to and from Decorah Mason City and Chicago are recorded along with illness recoveries and local gatherings.
Local column from Freeport reports visitors and residents from Decorah Pleasant Clay Hill and Cresco. Fred Sorenson owns a Sphinx car. Notables include Dr and Mrs Harmon Decorah Mrs Warn Miss Kirkland J Pearson and families. County Home work advances with buildings being enclosed.
A historic advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming rapid relief from constipation without griping. It warns neglecting a clogged system can cause serious complications and urges starting treatment tonight at 25 cents per bottle.
The Decorah market report shows quiet activity aside from hogs with liberal receipts. Wheat ranges from 56 to 100 cents, Barley 45 to 50 cents, Oats 23 to 28 cents, Timothy hay 6.00 to 6.50, Hog prices about 87.25 to 88.00, Eggs 22 cents, dairy butter 27 cents.
A testimonial from Mrs William Bright of Fort Wayne Indiana extols Chamberlins Cough Remedy for a bronchial cough saying its benefits were immediate and the cure came before finishing the bottle She notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere and she frequently recommends it to friends.
A Wonderful Line of all wool sweaters at 35.00. Ladies buy them from us just as well as Come and see. Bear's is inviting shoppers to view a selection of washable all wool garments at a fixed price.
A survey of town life lists visits, travels, and events around New Hampton Iowa with many names and places. Peter Houdek's Cedar Rapids stay, Dr Bevins from Mohank, Ossian gatherings, Sin sinawa music studies, and a Truman Brookner Dora Rothmeyer wedding at St. Aloysius reflect community ties.
Calmar and area residents were seen visiting from Decorah Ossian and Decorah last week and over the weekend. Notable visitors include Chas Huber Ossian Ray Runkle Ravena Otto Ramberg Ames and Dr Will Olson Lafayette Minn with various relatives and friends in Calmar. Conductor Gilmartin resumed duty after a short vacation and multiple locals hosted guests from Dubuque Chicago Mason City Grinnell Davenport and Albert Lea during the period.
Advertisement for a baby sale by John G. Schimming and R A Engbertson. The notice urges keeping the baby in mind and advises against giving a bath with Barker's Antiseptic. Internal sale details sparse.
Mrs John Newton of Irving New York reports rapid improvement after two years of stomach trouble and chronic constipation using Chamberlains Tablets. She notes continued good health after four or five bottles. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil advertised for cuts burns bruises priced 25c and 5c, urged for home use.
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