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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
4
Henry Bohr of Military Township suffered a severe accident when his left forearm was pulled into a corn shredder two miles east of Ossian. His glove caught in the machine teeth, leading to near total arm injury and eventual amputation above the elbow after attempts to save the limb failed.
A Mason City resident reportedly fishes on dry land using a small fish hook and corn kernel, tying the line to a hitching post to snare surprises. Neighbors claim occasional chicken catches and a possible run in with a game wardens, with mixed readiness to settle.
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Fairfax Limbeck, 65, sustained crushed ribs and a deep head cut when his horse fell after a horseback race with Ned Vance. He remained conscious, hopeful of a full recovery, though in a dangerous moment the horse threw him and fell atop him.
Officials of the Charles City and Western railroad discussed extending the line through Elma to Cresco in Howard county. A Cresco visit outlined funding preliminaries and a plan to secure township taxes while Elma signals willingness to grant a bonus for the project.
The Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Cedar Rapids voted to sell the Boone site and buy a new site in Boone not exceeding five acres. A fireproof home costing about 345000 will be built with 848000 available for the new home and site. It owns 80 acres near Boone worth 250 an acre and has 27000 cash in a home fund. No other city offered to host the project.
The Curlew under Captain Crashier has worked along North McGregor riverside for a week performing clam propagation work. Government efforts aim to renew depleted Mississippi river clam beds after years of mussel harvesting.
FE H Kramer, a Linne County farmer, reports killing eighty two rattlesnakes over four days while plowing sod on a three acre field. Snakes ranged from 12 to 54 inches in length. He also notes Vesey's Anti Cholera Hog Remedy, sold at Parman's Drug Store.
The British steamer Princess Royal arrived in New York after blockade running at Charleston, bringing word of heavy combat between two rebel rams and the U S blockading fleet. Fort Donelson saw renewed rebel attacks and casualties. Vicksburg preparations for a general assault noted. Letters report Captain Weiser at Bollivar, Iowa. railroad plans to traverse northern Iowa via Paint Creek valley and Decorah. and 50 men of Captain Burdick's Iowa company returning home on furlough.
Professor R J Hammels son Robert Hammel 12 lies in precarious condition after a huge rat bit him in his sleep. The rodent leaped on the bed woke him and sank its teeth through his lips. The boy fears tetanus as doctors monitor his condition.
Patents granted to Towans listed from the Wilfred C. Lane office in Des Moines Iowa end of week October 26 1912. Names include Endgate fastener P E Lane Urbana envelope L D MacNaughton Eagle Grove chiropractic table J M Meyers Davenport door latch Wm Peterson Lyons carpet cleaner N J Tangeman Keystone tire A G Walker Pacific Junction electrical signaling system Mary E Elliott Maxwell device for picture frames L F Gibson Des Moines gag e for setting cutter head knives J J Salmer Clinton.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line will invest 150000 in Iowa and Minnesota division upgrades. Calmar to Austin and Mason City to Austin routes will be improved with 850000 spent at Austin for a new roundhouse and full electrification of the shops.
Henry Dunn of Charles City reports his 14-year-old son discharged a loaded .22 rifle by accident. The bullet struck Sanford Griswold, 45, in the shoulder and lodged in a rib, nearly passing through him. Griswold is treated for injuries. no foul play suspected.
The Decorah Republican and The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer offer a full year for $1.85 together while the Inter Ocean weekly adds value with world news and features from the Chicago daily edition. Subscriptions renew by cash to avoid interruptions, and the deal highlights markets, health, education, and home topics.
Local ad copy invites readers supporting a candidate to visit Bear's to buy storm resister overcoats. The message emphasizes comfort before heading out to campaign.
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