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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
3
The Winneshiek County State Bank reports a rise in surplus from 35000 to 50000 dollars and capital of 150000 dollars. Directors also emphasized it remains a leading, trusted financial institution in Northeastern Iowa and the state’s oldest bank.
The piece praises C. N. Houck as a careful county attorney candidate who would favor economy, efficiency, and honesty in county government. It argues he can save taxpayers money by expediting court business and serving the community’s best interests. A. L. Goddard visits the Republican office sharing seed corn observations and the qualities needed for good seed selection.
On Monday Henry F Knoke bought Geo Armstrong's Canoe township farm of 1394 acres for 9000 dollars at 9 dollars per acre. The deal leaves Knoke with 3994 acres and he plans further farming expansion with his four sons. Armstrong previously acquired the property two years ago in a trade with George Young and profited about 1000 dollars above his purchase price. Armstrong intends to visit South Dakota to explore a potentially desirable proposition.
The piece notes Ben Bear received orders for suits shipped to Bisby North Carolina and Ault Colorado. Mail orders to Decorah via St. Paul Omaha and Denver are praised as a compliment to Mr. Bear and his trading network.
Milwaukee section of the I M C and St Paul route adds a dining car on trains 1 and 8 starting October 4 to compliment new 12 section drawing room sleepers. The improvement aims to enhance passenger comfort and dining service.
Heard and Kennedy sold the Alfred Johnson farm in Madison township an 80 acre tract to Ole Hove at 819 per acre. Decorah Furniture announces big fall sale with reduced prices on furniture rags and all house furnishings through Saturday November 2. Also offering fifty good heavy sheep lined ulaters from Ben Bear.
The twenty first annual reunion of the 38th Iowa volunteers gathered in Decorah with twenty nine attendees from towns including Volga City West Union Albert Lea Spring Valley Elgin Hawkeye Elma and more. The event featured a banquet by the W R C a camp fire address by M A Harmon reminiscences by L L Cadwell and musical performances. A vote approved holding next year’s reunion in New Hampton with Dr A Babcock as president. Mourning the deaths of W E Johnson F Abraham and Jas Borrow and a sympathy motion for Geo M Anderson was passed.
Winneshiek County supervisors certify and audit Sheriff Tom Qualley’s bills as just and legal. The Journal’s charges of extravagance are disputed, noting per trip costs to Knoxville and hospital transport, with comparisons to Allamakee figures. The piece invites voters to decide if more contest and scrutiny is desired in the upcoming election.
Professor W J Kennedy director of the Ames extension department says each county will soon have a farm expert. He notes the value in cooperation with government and state stations and cites counties already in line. He will be in Decorah on November 9 to discuss the initiative with residents.
Monday night residents heard a commotion around W. F. Knorr’s chicken coop in the southern city area. Mrs. Knorr and her son found a small gray wolf prowling the yard, with another wolf standing guard outside the fence. The chained young wolf tied to a chain had been kept by a local youth, freed this week, and dragged another animal during its outdoor visit. No chickens were harmed as the coop held.
Postmaster J. J. Marsh receives a letter from J. E. Pennypacker secretary of the International Road Congress asking for names of city officials and road caretakers as parcels post arrives, to improve road condition. Urges voters to back N. N. Quandahl for County Auditor citing experience in county affairs and accounting training.
Our Extra Quality silk plush lined overcoats are made special for us and are the best overcoats with extra fine fur collars seen in Decorah. The upstairs department overflows with the finest fur coats. Also featuring Burdock Blood Bitters at drug stores. The decorah ad promotes adjustable shoulders and stylish collars with guaranteed low prices, sale ending Saturday Nov 2.
Editors and residents defend Supervisor Series of the fourth district and praise Mr Selnes as board chairman. S. Anderson notes Selnes’ good judgment and efficiency, while voters in Jerney are urged to keep him. Hog cholera reports spread countywide but remain limited to the north, with few cases in the south.
A special W R C meeting is set for Monday evening November 4 with full attendance urged. An afternoon Thimble Bee and members-only supper follow, plus a sales pitch claiming ten times the assortment of any local clothier in Iowa. Also notes chamber remedy endorsement and post office advertised letters remain.
A tribute from long acquaintance praises Judge W J Springer appointed at Calmar on Sept. Mb and serving one term with busy dockets in all districts except Chickasaw. It extols his efficient, economical, loyal service as an attorney of 35 years and urges Republican voters to support him for judge.
Frank Pettit, recently moved to Decorah from Waukon Junction, returns from Postville after his son Fred was accidentally shot. While unloading a shotgun, it discharged, grazing the abdomen but not injuring organs. Fred is recovering well. Also noted are church events, local sales, and ads for furniture, hats, and a pharmacy remedy.
The Bohumir Kryl concert company led by Mr Kryl with two daughters and a soprano will perform Monday evening December 2 at the Grand Opera House under the Methodist church auspices. Critics praise their musicianship. A correction notes hog cholera serum is not free and costs one cent per cubic centimeter. supply is not always available.
There is one thing certain when buying a suit from Bear's you gain quality. The ad touts long wear of suits bought years ago and urges customers remain loyal. It links pimples and skin blemishes to impure blood and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for health and beauty at 25 cents. It also suggests adding a BEN BEAR clothes brush at packing.
We offer Hart Shaffner and Marx hand tailored suits and overcoats the LL System novelty suits and overcoats Cloth craft all wool men's suits and overcoats Style plus all wool guaranteed clothing Every garment we sell must be and is as We recommend it Buy from us and be sure We are one of your citizens and you can rely on us no deceit here Always Square Dealing
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