Waterloo dairy show draws twenty one thousand eight hundred
News item notes the Waterloo dairy and cattle show attracted 21 800 attendees. Other notes list Rosa Hallman and son Harry Beeman leaving for Benton Harbor Mich, Axel Peters sixtieth wedding anniversary, Monona water works completion and volunteer fire department, and Cerro Gordo hog cholera losses estimated at one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Rosa Hallman
Harry Beeman
Benton Harbor
Mich
Axel Peters
Elgin
Monona
Cerro Gordo County
A. M. Callahan
Waukon Junction
Charles City
Great Western Railway
Dick Alcock
Waverly
George W. Underwood
Kottle
New Hampton
Amos Jurjens
Decorah
Two Local Gentlemen Chase Wildlife All Day
Two well known citizens and Rod and Gun club members hunted for ducks from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. but found none, then fished for bass until 3 a.m. with no catches, and finally returned to Ben Keefe's to trap a coon, claiming they still had a good time after twenty one hours of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ben Keefe
Eeen
Ben
Halloween Night Pranks Prompt Call for Quiet Reflection
The piece cautions readers to consider their own past pranks if Halloween mischief occurs. It urges calm, avoiding anger or revenge toward youths, and suggests that older generations who never pranked should resist scolding others. It stresses accountability and restraint.
Oratorio Artists Open Decorah Lyceum Season Tonight
Tickets sold for the entire course. A concert by the Oratorio Artists opens the Decorah lyceum bureau season tonight. Balcony seating is 75 cents with extra chairs on sale. gallery admission is 35 cents. The company is described as unmatched in Decorah in many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceum Bureau
Decorah
Their Home Completed on Main Street
Mr and Mrs Frank Cratsenberg moved into their new Main Street home designed by Anton Arneson with general contracting by Nels Qualley plumbing by Dahl Molllart interior finish by Kelly. Their daughter Gladys Holton a Downer College student Milwaukee contracted diphtheria in mild form but is recovering with no serious outcome expected.
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Frank Cratsenberg
Main Street
Anton Arneson
Nels Qualley
Dahl & Mollart
Kelly
A. T. Holton
Gladys
Downer College
Milwaukee
Baby Mine Matinee Set at Grand Theatre
A matinee of the play Baby Mine will be staged at the Grand this Saturday at 2 40 PM. Indications point to a larger than capacity night crowd, so the matinee offers an extra chance for patrons to see the show.
Donor Named In Hospital Fund List Omitted
The Republican reports an over sight omitted EB J Hook from the Odd Fellows hospital fund donations. Hook contributed five dollars to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Hospital
Republican
EB. J. Hook
Blooded Stock From Wisconsin Breeding Farm
John Roney of Sprinter received two full blood Holstein calves from Edgewood breeding farm at Whitewater Wisconsin. The calves are described as handsome animals and arrive Tuesday.
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John Roney
Edgewood
Whitewater
Wis
Decorah post office and government building appearance improved
A. M. Kelly completed work on the Decorah post office and government building, giving the structure a handsome look. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a mild effective laxative with noted praise from a San Antonio resident. Pumpkin night at the Empire promises four reels of film and entertainment for 5 and 1c admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Kelly
Decorah
Lle
Dr. King
Hugh Tallman
San Antonio
Tex
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Frida Nigh
the Empire
Taxes Rise Yet Decorah Revenue Falls Short
The 1911 levy of 76 mills gave way to 89 mills after a new boiler house repair and fund increases, yet revenue drops compared to the prior year. Homeowners bear the tax burden while others escape higher charges. Tickets for the Short Course and Domestic Science School are on sale at multiple local banks and stores with plans to expand to other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Burr Oak Savings Bank
M. D. Whitney
Hesper Township
B. Burreson
Hesper
FE. J
Castalia
Mrs Cutting Nominated for Rebekah Assembly Vice President
Mrs FE W Cutting was nominated for vice president of the Rebekah Assembly at the Fort Dodge meeting last week. She was the sole candidate and is effectively elected as votes are due next June. She will not assume the office until the next assembly meeting after her June election as Iran Warden. E W Cutting, former grand master of Odd Fellows, was nominated grand representative for a two year term.
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FE. W. Cutting
Rebekah
The
Odd Fellows
Two Farm Accidents Injure Hands On Os Jisan Road
Last Thursday Otto Thompson on the Paul Ode farm suffered severe finger injuries when his right hand was caught between a fly wheel and crank with multiple fingers mashed and split. Dr. D. D. E. e notes prospect of saving the injured hand. E. T. Anderson of Pleasant township also had a hand injury from a corn cutter with a finger nearly severed.
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Otto Thompson
Paul Ode
Osjsian
Machen
E. T. Anderson
Pleasant Township
Flemming Homestead Displays High Yield Corn
Sheriff Flemming shows ears of corn from his farm with 8% to 10 inch length and full dent. The renter predicts yields from 75 to 100 bushels per acre, though the experiment covered only four acres of the variety.
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Flemming
Harvested Good Wheat Crop and Local Notices
John Nefstad and his son Elmer report harvesting 8000 bushels of wheat from their farms and a rented Canadian plot. They have shipped four cars and hold a large portion of the crop. Also offers a small Decorah grocery store for rent or sale near river bridge with living above, plus Empire screens Fantomas on Wednesday, plus local ads for purgatives and gloves, suits, and schoolwear from Larsen.
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John Nefstad
Elmer
Canada
River Bridge
Decorah
Thomas
Lona
Handsome Jewelry Store Opens in John Marlow Building
M. J. Soukup takes possession of new quarters and plans a premier Iowa jewelry establishment. The 115 foot deep building houses 89 feet for a jewelry showroom with a Victrola and display space, glass center case, and side wall displays. An optical room, testing booths, engraving area, and a balcony storage area complete the modern setup. Dr. T. C. Hutchinson plans second floor fitting with white and mahogany operating room colors and arranged suites for waiting and work spaces.
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M. J. Soukup
John Marlow
Iowa
Soukup
T. C. Hutchinson
Bounty Payouts Favor Ground Hogs and Pocket Gophers
The county pays most bounties for ground hogs and pocket gophers with total payouts around $2,114.50 so far this year and an expected final near $2,500. Only one bounty on wolves has been recorded, totaling $20.
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Shea
Rod Ai Od Ssees
Squirrel Hunting Season Opens With Promising Signs
A local recount notes good squirrel hunting in fall scenes. A well known citizen harvested one squirrel after a long woods trudge and a coon. two couples returned with thirty two squirrels. A loaned gun tied to six squirrels, suggesting hunters will be plenty as the season opens next Saturday.
John Logsdon Buys Duke of Glenside Short Horn Bull
John Logsdon purchased from Cobb & Son of Independence the Duke of Glenside 308072, a pure Bates short horn bull bred from Kitty Clay and Glenside lines, sired by a Rose Glenside relative, to join his herd at its head. The purchase signals a notable stock enhancement for the county's breeders. The Empire theater will show four reels nightly at standard prices, promoting value and the Empire habit with boys and children’s union suits offered at low prices.
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John Logsdon
Cobb & Son of Independence
Empire
Mutual
Rock Island rumors link sale to Pennsylvania control
Des Moines reports speculate that Phelps, Dodge & Co. has acquired Rock Island control and that the Pennsylvania Railroad plans rehab, doubling the main line, adding depots and rolling stock to rival eastern lines. Local businessmen anticipate improved service and broader reach to San Francisco for the Panama Exposition.
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Des Moines
Rock Island
Phelps, Dodge & Co
New York
Pennsylvania
Denver
San Francisco
Decorah
Rock Island Road
Moore
Chicago Tribune
Des Moines Register &Leader
Des Moines Dispatch
County Farm Adds Barn Space For Growing Livestock
Supervisors Meyer and Pfister visited the Court House on Tuesday to plan an addition to the cattle barn at the county farm. Mr Funke manages the livestock which have increased, making extra space necessary. Supervisor Morton was also present that day certifying culverts built during the past season.
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Meyer and
Pfister
Court House
Mr. Funke
Morton
Northern Winneshiek Reports Snowstorm at Canoe Township
At noon yesterday Philip Stoskopf telephoned from Canoe township that three inches of snow fell there signaling a real snow storm in northern Winneshiek. Mrs Chas Freitoy of Moosup Connecticut credits Burdock Blood Bitters for restoring her health after years of sickness and fatigue.
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Philip Stoskopf
Canoe Township
Winneshiek
Chas. Freitoy
Moosup
Conn
Adv
Gymnasium seeks furnishings for new reading room
An appeal invites civic support as the gymnasium plans to open within two weeks. The basement reading room needs tables and chairs. residents are asked to donate items or contact the manager at 68 Lackland or W. F. Baker. Also note thanks to friends for flowers and support.
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W. F. Baker
Lackland
Mgr
Dry Wood For Sale By Ronan Wood & Land Co
Oak and poplar dry wood available for sale. Four teams hauling and prompt deliveries offered. Ring phone No. 124 for orders. Located at Ronan Wood and Land Company.
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Ronan Wood & Land CO
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised in Cresco Testimony
A Cresco Iowa resident, R Wentworth of Market St, reports relief from kidney trouble and rheumatism after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. He says pain at night diminished, rest returned, and no recurrence since treatment. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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R. Wentworth
Market St
Cresco
Towa
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
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Oratorio Artists
Hook
Mrs. Cutting
1 And
Me Empire
Chamberlain
Engbretson
Larsen
Ee Boys
Mackinaw Wale
Thing
Marlow Building
Ste
S. Larsen
Ben Bear
Martin J. Nelson
Town
Poland
Shropshire
J. Soukup
Calmar
Ole Orvella
East Broadway
Wiggins
Robena Ramlo
Mabel
Minn
J. H. Mackenstadt
J. C. Beard
Bluffton Township
Terrence Mc Connell
W. Hl. Smith
S. Whitbeck
Caledonia
Minnesota
Hesper Road
Fairbanks-Morse
C. K. Johnson
F. C. Sellman Auctioneer
Ray Algyer
J. H. Hargreaves
H. L. Hargreaves
R. G. Hargreaves
C. W. Final
America
Princess Theatre
Ivanhoe
King Baggot
Leah Baird
England
Wangler’s Drug Store
M. R. Groff & Son
Hardware and Harness
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