Hospital Committee Meets in Decorah to Incorporate
The Republican Decorah reports a hospital committee meeting at Citizens Savings Bank where bids for proposed sites were opened. Twenty nine bids, including houses and vacant lots, were reviewed as the committee plans immediate incorporation of Decorah Hospital Company with officers elected and trustees named. The group will not disclose propositions yet and aims for an informed decision once all are inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Committee
Citizens Savings Bank
Comany
Decorah Hospital Company
Wm. H. Smith
Ben Bear
F. J. Curtin
C. J. Weiser
Paul Koren
H. J. Green
L. S. Dale
G. F. Baker
August Weather Report by F H Baker
August was very hot and dry with a mean max of 84 and a mean min of 42 degrees. Ten days exceeded 90 including 101 degrees on the 5th and 100 on the 16th. Rain fell on five days totaling 1.28 inches, well below normal. The greatest daily range occurred on the 30th with 87 and 48 degrees. Baker noted continuing heat and dry conditions into September with a hot south wind.
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F. H. Baker
Baker
Where They Will Teach Decorah teachers depart for new posts
Over the past week a number of Decorah teachers have left town to resume or take up new positions. Cecil Thomas heads to Mandan North Dakota as English and rhetoric instructor. Stella Qualley goes to Buhl Minnesota on Thursday. Kathleen Shannon moves to Charles City. Emma Schaub to Kensett. Andrews to Armstrong. Dikka Reque to Minneapolis. Agnes Olson to Nevada Friday. Ruth Stihling to Wellman Belle Akre to Minneapolis. Amelia Teske to Ridgeway. Ethel Makepeace to Cresco Saturday. Mame Wise to Farragut Iowa Tuesday.
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Decorah
Cecil Thomas
Mandan
N. D
Stella Qualley
Buhl
Minn
Kathleen Shannon
Charles City
Emma Schaub
Kensett
Miss Andrews
Armstrong
Dikka Reque
Minne_apolis
Agnes Olson
Nevada
Ruth Stihring
Wellman
Belle Akre
Minneapolis
Amelia Teske
Ridgeway
Ethel Makepeace
Cresco
Mame Wise
Farragut
Towa
Tuesaday
Shooting Match At Decorah Gun Club On The Grounds
A shooting event was held last Saturday at the hitching grounds by the Decorah Gun Club. Visitors Paul Forrester and Lin McEwen of Postville are noted crack shots and plan to return for the September 12 match. Two 26 bird heats totaled 50 birds. scores include Thomas 42, Bucknell 22, Saunders 98, Aeres 42, Bee 25, Reed 20, Forrester 39, McEwen 44, Schlatter 19 out of 25. A subsequent 20 birds event yielded Aeres 14, Forrester 21, McEwen 24, Schlatter 20.
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Hitching Grounds
Decorah
Paul Forrester
Lin McFwen
Postville
Thomas
B. FB. Bucknell
Sanders
Aeres
Bee
Reed
Forrester
McEwen
Schlatter
Flag staff leaning toward street decorates Winneshiek bank
Passersby wondered why the flag staff at the new Winneshiek bank remained angled about five degrees toward the street. Contractor Coffeen explains city practice aims to improve visibility and attractiveness of decoration, showing Decorah keeps up with urban trends.
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Winneshiek Bank
Coffeen
Minnesota Fair Attendance Names Local Travelers
The article lists residents who left the county to attend the Minnesota state fair and visit relatives. Names include Herbert Vangsness, Maurice Voldum, Albert and family Mammersness, E. W. Tullock, L. B. Saunders party, Hannah Corson, Ingebret Broveld and family, Lloyd Wolf, Carl Letchford of Frankville, J. C. Batrean and family, Theo Olson and family, Anna Olson, Fred Thomas family, Rachel Halverson, and Ed Thane family.
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Minnesota
Herbert Vangsness
Maurice Voldum
Albert Mammersness
E. W. Tullock
L. B. Saunders
Hannah Corson
Ingebret Broveld
Lloyd Wolf
Carl Letchford
Frankville
Farmer Advice on Hog Illness Isolation
Veterinary Surgeon B Harmon urges farmers not to bring a sick hog to town for examination. Isolate the animal and summon the pure authority for diagnosis. If contagious, moving the hog risks spreading disease to other hogs across the country. A prudent suggestion for all farmers to heed.
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B. Harmon
Farmer’s rise ends poverty myth in farm land tale
In Winneshiek Farms a Chicago trader taunts a northerner farmer who moved to the country. The farmer replies he has been out sixteen years and would not sell for less than 25000, implying the era of the poor farmer is over. The piece argues many farmers share this truth.
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Propriete
Chicago
Decorah Schools Open With Strong Attendance in 1913-14
Decorah public schools began the 1913-14 term Monday with 603 pupils enrolled, up from 527 two years ago. The high school has 170 students, 17 over capacity, the freshman class exceeds 60, and two eighth grade classes have 31 each, signaling a population rise of 500 to 600.
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Decorah
Not a Large Company Promises Quality in Dubuque Run
The Girl From Mumm's not a large company but emphasizes high quality. They visited Dubuque this week to great satisfaction. Advance agent Mr. Lacy said they are touring country towns awaiting a Chicago engagement soon, hoping to open a long run for months.
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Opera House
Mumm
Dubuque
Lacy
Chicago
Young farmer let off after speeding fine on Main Street
Marshall Johnson cited a young farmer from up north for speeding on Main street. Information filed, no arrest made, a warrant was said to be out. The man agreed to call on Mr. P. Whalen the justice, expressed regret, vowed not to speed, and was released with the minimum fine.
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Marshall Johnson
Main Street
P. Whalen
Umbrella Spooks Team at Creamery Runaway
A team pulling a wagon frightened by an umbrella carried by a young lady caused a sprinting escape along Water Street to Washington. The herd, near Milwaukee tracks, dodged several rigs and cars. one horse fell. Harness broke but no serious damage reported.
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John Kraby
Water Street
Washington
Milwaukee
Peculiar Water-Spewing Oak Near Town
At E. R. Blount’s home, half a mile southwest of town, an oak tree sprayed a fine stream of water or sap from a branch junction. Neighbors speculate wind-induced splitting of the joint caused the remarkable eruption of liquid since it did not merely ooze.
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E. R. Blount
Severe September Heat Breaks Records Since 1872
The article notes extreme heat on the first two days of September, with Monday especially hot. Records show it was the hottest September weather since 1872. It laments if the heat had come six weeks earlier, corn would have been scarce to feed the chickens.
Unclear Fragments Reflect Local Notice Brief
Fragments reference Janesville, overalls, work shirts, and Citizens Bank Hock. Details are incomplete, with names and actions not fully readable. Current readable items suggest a local business or bank notice but lack clear event or dates.
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Janesville
Citizens Bank Hock
Doans Kidney Pills Featured by Decorah Resident
Decorah residents share backache and kidney trouble experiences praising Doan's Kidney Pills. O Monson of Main Street testifies his severe back pain eased after one box, part of a broader local endorsement as Foster Milburn Co promotes the remedy with home testimonies.
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Decorah
O. Monson
E. Main St
Mr. Monson
Dean
Remembeer
Railway Wreck Victims Named In Ossian Injury Report
Monday Rock Island wreck yields Annie Finnegan of Ossian with a broken right collar bone and neck and side injuries. Mail Agent Cooley describes holding a stanchion during the crash, helping rescue others, and recounts a lengthy tipping before the car settled. Wounded were chiefly head and upper body cut by glass as blood stained clothing. Engineer Crawford, initially reported badly injured, improves. Conductor McPartland lightly burned and bruised, expected back in weeks. Clarissa Howe returns to Decorah and is doing well.
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Rock Island Railroad
Annie Finnegan
Ossian
Cooley
Crawford
McPartland
Clarissa Howe
Decorah
June mortality figures by county in Allamakee region
The state board of health monthly vital statistics for June report twelve county deaths. Allamakee 15, Chickasaw 13, Clayton 21, Fayette 22, Howard 11. Causes include one each scarlet fever, apoplexy, appendicitis, puerperal septicemia, injuries at birth, death by own action, Brights disease, and four from organic heart disease.
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State Board of Health
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Bright
Prairie Chickens Plentiful, Hunters Bring 17 Birds
Local hunters report prairie chickens are plentiful this year. Monday parties led by L. O. Reed H. T. Barthell and R. Bucknell hunted up north and brought home fifteen fine fat birds despite heat driving the birds to shade. Tuesday morning Dr Hall Thomas and B E Bucknell hunted briefly and secured two more.
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L. O. Reed
H. T. Barthell
R. Bucknell
Dr. Hall Thomas
B. E. Bucknell
Rev G E Lackland to Preach at M E Church
Rev G E Lackland will occupy the pulpit next Sunday both morning and evening after five weeks in Ontario. Services at 10 30 a m Communion subject Glorying in the Cross. 7 30 p m poem The Worship of Thee with special music All invited The fourth quarterly conference convenes Monday Sept 5 at 7 30 p m sharp.
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Lackland
Ontario
Canada
Best corn crop outlook in Winneshiek county
Marion Price of Burr Oak visited town on Saturday and predicted the best corn crop ever raised on the Price homestead if favorable weather continues. He noted many other farmers in Winneshiek county make similar forecasts for their corn fields.
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Marion Price
Burr Oak
Price
Winneshiek County
Sewing Machines Sold by Fred J Rosenthal
Fred J Rosenthal promotes Singer and standard sewing machines. He warns against house-to-house canvass agents who add expenses, claiming his machines cost nearly half. All machines are kept on premises free of charge.
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Fred J. Rosenthal
Singer
Barber Shop Moves to New Quarters near Decorah Furniture
On Monday B. E. Bucknell relocated his barber shop to a new location beside Decorah Furniture. The shop is described as handsomely decorated with a roomy, attractive appearance. The back area will house a billiard room, and the tables are in place and will be set up immediately.
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B. E. Bucknell
Decorah Furniture Company
Hunting Licenses Open Season Fails to Draw Early Demand
The hunting season opened recently but hunters have shown little urgency in obtaining licenses. As of yesterday County Auditor Shea had issued 162 licenses, with a fair number still未 to secure the papers.
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Shea
Evening services resume at Congregational church
Evening services resume next Sabbath at the Congregational church with a Labor Sunday themed subject. Communion services will be held in the morning. Seats are free and all are welcome.
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Congregational Church
Cummings Buys Treat Property On Winnebago Street
Real estate transfer reports H M Cummings purchasing the Treat property on Winnebago Street currently occupied by F E Cratsenberg. Possession is to be given November 1.
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H. M. Cummings
Treat
Winnebago Street
F. FE. Cratsenberg
Merchants Agree to 6:30 P M Weekday Closings
A group of local merchants sign an accord to close all stores at 6 30 P M each weekday from September 8 1913 except Saturday, with optional extended hours during Fair Week and Christmas Time from December 1 to Christmas. Signatories include Hutchinson Groe Co John C Hexom Son Adolph Grevre L Peterson Fred J Rosenthal Logsdon Hogan C J Ness B Rosen thal Krome Lynne Tracy Hanson Mott Co Decorah Furniture Ben Bear S Larsen Willis Ness A Larson.
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H. J. Hutchinson
Hutchinson Groe. Co
John C. Hexom & Son
Adolph Grevre
L. Peterson
Fred J. Rosenthal
Logsdon & Hogan
C. J. Ness
B. Rosenthal
Krome & Lynne
Tracy & Hanson
Mott & Co
Decorah Furniture Co
Ben Bear
S. Larsen
Willis & Ness
A. Larson
School Building Bonds For Sale In Madison Township
Public notice announces bids to be received at the County Superintendent in Decorah Iowa up to 1 P M September 1913 for four thousand dollars in School Building Bonds of Madison Township Winneshiek County. Bonds valued at 1000 each carry five percent interest payable semi annually and mature December 1914 and December 1915. Interest and principal payable at Winneshiek County State Bank. Bonds must be purchased for cash at par. A T Istad president C C Pilgrim secretary.
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Court House
Decorah
Towa
Madison
Winneshiek County
Winneshiek County State Bank
A. T. Istad
C. C. Pilgrim
Decorah seeks public view on private use of hitching grounds
H Engbretson asks Decorah residents if the community approves private citizens taking possession of public hitching grounds. He questions city authorities' respect for themselves and the public interest and urges proper parties to answer. The note accompanies Phoebe Lincoln's toilet articles at Parman's drug store.
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Engbretson
Decorah
H. Engbretson
Phoebe Lincoln
Parman
Ever Bearing Strawberries
Advertises Americus strawberry plants ready to set from September 1 to 15 offering large berries from mid June until frost, priced at $3.00 per hundred.
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Americus
Hats and Caps at Bear's Offer Wide Style Range
Bear's presents latest headgear styles for trade buyers. A brim full of dash with many options to suit every style. Prices are cheaper and quality better than competitors for hat and cap purchases.
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Nevers
Bear's
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