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Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1914

Page

3

Republican Meeting Promotes Haug en Heald and Kuehnle in Des Moines

Hon Carl F Kuehnle of Des Moines Congress man G N Haugen of Northwood and Senator F A Heald of Cedar Rapids will speak on campaign issues. Kuehnle praised as brainy and eloquent. Haugen praised for duties in Washington. Heald noted for Linn County leadership. Last Republican meeting in the county urges large turnout and a vote for Haugen.

Carl F. Kuehnle Des Moines Kuehnle Towa A. B. Cummins Haugen Washington Heald Linn County

Hundred Acres Near Odebolt Sold at 250 Per Acre

A hundred acres of unimproved land near Odebolt sold for 250 dollars per acre. The item notes the sale as part of local land transfers in a community update.

Odebolt Charles City German Red Cross Relief Society John Loder Boone Delaware Walter Huller Cora Peterson Mason City

Flemming Fought Mizener in 1903 Sheriff Race

Friends recall that L. K. Flemming, then sheriff and brother to the current sheriff, campaigned against George Mizener in the 1903 re election bid. They say Mizener faced a trumped up theft charge used by opponents. The Decorah Journal and Democratic committee rejected the attack.

George Mizener George Tom Flemming L. KR. Flemming Mizener Democratic County Committee Decorah Journal C. C. Contant Flemming

Auto accidents leave Decorah residents uninjured

A Calmar road crash wrecked a buggy carrying Mrs. Hanson and infant, with Leo Paine driving. The little girl was slightly scratched but all others escaped. A separate mishap near a Glenwood township ditch left Superintendent Miller and passengers with minor bruises, signs of a safe return home. Additional incidents near Independence and Proitiav added to a string of navigational misadventures with no serious injuries reported.

Calmar Road Carl Hanson H. Olson Leo Paine Decorah Molden Farm Calmar Paine Mr. Frana Miller Glenwood Township Mr. Miller E. Jewell Independence Eldorado

Fifty Years Ago News Roundup from Wheeling and Nearby

Telegrams report Gen Early expected to leave the valley soon and rebels conscripted into the Confederate army sought protection in Wheeling. William Greene states the McGregor Western railroad reaches Ossian with iron and supplies bought for the Decorah branch. work to begin after subscriptions. Draft errors mention Madison township and Ole Ellingson. Third regiment merged with the second. Salls sells Bluffton mill stake to Lyman Morse. McHenry Packard Co and Ellsworth Landers relocate to new storefronts.

Wheeling W. Va Early William Greene McGregor Western Railroad Weiser Ossian Decorah Madison Township Ole Ellingson Dan MclIntosh Finger Ryerson Andrew Nelson H. Salls Bluffton Mill Lyman Morse McHenry, Packard & Co Winnebago and Water Strets Ellsworth & Landers

Have You Registered Voters in Decorah Advised

Decorah voters are urged to ensure registration before next Tuesday. Those who moved within a ward must re register, and new city residents since 1912 must register. Last chance to register is Saturday October List unless absent last week, then register on election day.

Decorah

Christen Vote Highlighted Amid Senator Race

In a heated campaign, Herman Kull attacks Enger over alleged Winneshiek county debt tied to a county fair and a short course. The claim targets Enger’s record, while voters hear calls to support Christen as the race intensifies.

Herman Kull Enger Winneshiek County Kull

Wankon Republican J. Wiliams settles Riley loss in French Creek

J. W. Williams traveled from Decorah last Wednesday to settle the Tom Riley property loss in French Creek township caused by a lightning strike that damaged a barn and hay. The visit is noted as bringing weather changes with his departure.

Wankon Williams Decorah Tom Riley French Creek

Decorah Hospital Opens For Inspection Today

The Decorah hospital will be opened for inspection today and begin receiving patients soon. Furniture installation and final details are complete and ready by 1 20 p m. The Republican notes the public will be surprised by the facilities and patient comforts provided.

Decorah Hospital

Empire theater upgrades promise a comfier visit

Manager Dolson has spent the past week installing new opera chairs and making improvements at the Empire theater. When finished, the venue will offer a more comfortable experience for movie fans and preserve its popularity with patrons.

Dolson Empire Theater Empire

No Backward Step in Cummins Connolly Election

A political argument opposes Senator Cummins's defeat and Maurice Connolly's election, warning that choosing Connolly means surrendering independent thinking to others and risking a drift toward monarchy, harming both state and nation.

Senator Cummins Maurice Connolly Towa

Bear's Winter Outfit Promotion

Try Us. You will find we do better for you than any other merchant anywhere. We do business strictly on the square deal ing plan and sell only merchandise that wears well. Come to this store and buy your winter outfit. Bear's.

Bear's

Haugen Forecasts Support After Decorah Visit

L. P. Haugen son of Congressman G N Haugen toured the district and spoke of favorable conditions during a Sunday visit at Oscar Bander's home in Decorah. He says he has traveled widely in the district and predicts strong election prospects.

L. P. Haugen G. N. Haugen Decorah Oscar Bander Haugen

Decorah Markets Show Small Shifts in Hog Values

Farmers busy with corn. little grain enters market. Hogs firmer with slight advance. Local prices: hogs 86.00 to 87.25. New corn 50 cents, old corn steady at 5e. Barley unchanged, Dic to TO. Eggs 20c and dairy butter 28e.

Vote for Cummins and Curisten for Supreme Court

Voters are urged to back Cummins and Curisten for the Supreme Court with the incumbents Ladd Weaver and Withrow praised for experience. The message warns against tampering with the court and emphasizes safety first in the upcoming election.

Supreme Dudews Ladd Weaver Withrow Supreme Court

For Sale Chicago style local notices decorah ia business sale

For sale two lots on Washington Street Decorah Iowa. Inquire of Mrs Mott or Christen Bron. Also a $1250 buy offers a central cigar lunch business and news stand. Young couple can earn good money with hustle. Enquire at Republican office.

Washington Street Decorah Iowa Poland Jewell Decorah Avenue John Streets Park A. Blegen Lee Rae N. E Frankville BE. C. Vetchford Ossian A. BE. Lee Vernon Street Louise MeClaskey

Burglary Report At Ice Cream Plant Traced To Sheriff

Mike Dakholm said burglars broke into his ice cream factory months ago and notified Sheriff Flemming, but no investigation has been opened. He argues the sheriff’s office pursues a lax, cost-free policy with little spending.

Mike Dakholm Flemming

Christmas Ship offers free overseas gifts by express

Readers may still send presents for European children with no charge. Express companies will forward packages to Brooklyn at no cost if labeled Christmas Gifts for European Children.

Europe Express Companies Brooklyn

Obituary: Victor Hickey Dies in Ridgeway

Victor Hickey of Ridgeway died on October 21 after months of typhoid fever. He was 1 years old, a 1912 Ridgeway High School graduate, and worked at the depot and local businesses. He left to his mother Mrs E C Hickey a devoted son and brother. funeral Sunday afternoon at Ridgeway cemetery.

Victor Hickey Ridgeway Victor E. C. Hickey

Teachers' Institute to be held in Decorah hall

An institute meets at Marsh's Hall Decorah on November 12 and 13 under the new law teachers must attend for two days and will receive regular salary while present. A good program is planned and attendance is open to school officers and patrons for all or part of the sessions. W. E. Miller co superintendent.

Marsh's Hall Decorah W. E. Miller

War Pictures at the Empire Every Tuesday

The Empire presents original War Pictures from warring countries every Tuesday. See thrilling action scenes captured on the front. Admission is 1 cent.

the Empire

Campaign grounds acreage dispute in Decorah Journal

The Decorah Journal reports fluctuating acreage figures for capital extension grounds 70 then 80 as a campaign claim. The verified purchase remains 34.32 acres and prepaid, negating further taxes, yet Biermann insists on a ten year taxation period awaiting resolution.

Decorah Journal Ro. Biermann Biermann

Oscar Winger for County Auditor Emphasized

Voter pitch praises Oscar Winger as efficient and dutiful for Winneshiek County. The note adds a plug for local shop BEAR'S offering silk hose at 25e.

Bear’s

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