Improvements At Decorah County Fair Grounds
Improvements at the new fair grounds include cleaned and painted buildings with new roofs, whitewashed fences, a relocated entrance facing Broadway, relocated animal exhibits on the north side, enhanced cattle pens, forty hog pens, a large chicken display tent, level animal display grounds, a fenced race track, and a four to five acre expansion adding ample space for concessions for next week’s county fair in Iowa.
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Enger
Amle
Ormerly
Agricultural Hall
Ossian to Celebrate with Lights and Games
Ossian plans a 7 p m celebration marked by electric lights a first for the town. A daytime baseball game between the Ossian fat men and the farmers plus foot races and amusements will entertain residents. Mayor Schmitz has hidden the keys of the city and invites the county to join the festivities.
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Ossian
Schmitz
Work Finished in Section Then Move to Waukon
Bi Robbins and his gang of line workers completed their task in the section and proceeded to Waukon to work on the electric lines between there and Lansing.
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Bi Robbins
Waukon
There
Lansing
City Council Acts on Petitions and Tax Levy
At the last meeting Decorah council directed water mains on Center Avenue extend one block east and authorized Mayor Green and Health Officer Hall Thomas to attend the Town League gathering in Marshalltown September 23 to 25. Railroads must raise the grade on St. Lawrence Street and install cement crossings on William Street. Board of Supervisors urged to spend the one mill road tax on the Freeport road. The coming year levy totals 23 mills across corporations grading parks lights sewers and fires.
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Center Avenue
H. J. Green
Hall Thomas
Decorah
Town League of Municipalities
Marshalltown
Milwaukee Railroad
St. Lawrence St
Broadway
Rock Island Railroad
William Street
Board of Supervisors
Freeport Road
Park
Close Call for Local Vendor After Wagon Rollover
James Johnson selling Rawleigh goods in the county was overturned on a washed cross road near Canoe road. The wagon tipped and he was pinned beneath gear but escaped with only fright as neighbors freed him. His two young horse team stayed put and did not run.
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James Johnson
Jim
Vale Albert Palzer bows out after knockout defeat
Albert Palzer, rising boxing hopeful from Winneshiek County, was defeated by Frank Merv in a seven round knockout in New York. The loss ends Palzer s career and prompts talk of returning to farm work.
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Albert Palzer
Winneshiek County
New York
Frank Merv
Pittsburgh
Moran
Palzer
O'Rourke
McCarthy
California
Mr. O'Rourke
Far From Home Visitors Tour West for Pleasure
A New York registered Ford stops at St. Cloud with Mr. and Mrs. Farr from near Buffalo who travel 5000 miles touring the west. They visit the Minnesota state fair and plan to go to Missouri to visit relatives before returning home. A camp outfit awaits in the car for possible outdoors nights. They travel leisurely, not racing records.
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St. Cloud
New York Register
Promising New Pacer Shines at Local Fair Grounds
At the fair grounds last Saturday morning M Grattan trained the stallion Lodaller while Charley Wells raced Ole Gilbert son’s two year old mare. The unridden filly, born April 1911 and under Wells since May, clocked a mile in 2 27 with last half 1 11, a 2 22 gait. Grattan calls her the country’s most promising pacer, likely to leave a mark before grown. She is General Luther’s daughter, a raw four month harness debutant.
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Fair Grounds
M. '. Grattan
Ladaller
Charley Wells
Ole Gilbertson
Mr. Gilbertson
General Luther
Merchants Arrested for Selling Potatoes by Short Measure
Deputy food commissioner H. E. Forrester led two county merchants arrested for violating food laws. They faced arraignment before Justice Barthell for selling a peck of potatoes by a bottomless measure rather than by weight. The fine was small, and the case suggests prosecution overzealousness rather than clear criminal intent.
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H. E. Forrester
Justice Barthell
Grand Concert at Calmar by Choral Union
The Choral Union of the Decorah Circuit of the Lutheran Synod presents its fourth annual concert in Calmar on Sunday at 3 p.m. A 200-voice chorus performs works by Wereerling Hayden Mendelssohn and Luther with Grace Chadbourne of Minneapolis as soloist. The Luther College Concert Band from Decorah accompanies and Prof. Carlo Sperati directs both the band and the chorus.
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Choral Union
Decorah
Lutheran Synod
Calmar
Wereerling
Hayden
Mendelssohn
Luther Luther
Grace Chadbourne
Minneapolis
Luther College Concert Band of
Carlo A. Sperati
A Good Advertisement for Decorah City Park
A writer notes five inquirers stopped by the St. Cloud Annex last Saturday afternoon seeking the city park. All were strangers, with one visitor saying he had heard of the park and later praising its merit loudly.
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City Park
St. Cloud Annex
New Five and Ten Store Planned in Ella Marlow Building
R. F. Stafford of Red Oak Town recently visited the city and agreed to lease the Ella Marlow store. He will open a five and ten cent shop with a full stock, promising a credit to the community.
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R. F. Stafford
Red Oak
Town
Stafford
Rock Island Train Delayed By Burning Bridge Near Decorah
Passengers bound for Decorah missed Friday night arrival and reached at 4 a m Saturday after a bridge fire on the Rock Island line near Walker. The delay was due to the burning bridge and not the railroad.
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Rock Island
Decorah
Walker
Van Dyke & Eaton to perform at Grand Opera House during fair
The Van Dyke and Eaton Company a premier dramatic and vaudeville troupe will occupy the Grand Opera House from September 16 to 19 during the fair. They are renowned as a top repertoire company and have previously pleased Des Moines audiences for twenty weeks.
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van Dyke & Eaton Dramatic and Vaudeville Company
Grand Opera House
Des Moines
la Crosse
Decorah
The Old Rates Win Referendum Vote Report
The September Modern Woodmen issue reports a referendum on rates where about 55 percent of voting members favored no rate change. Voters totaled 47.76 percent of members, with 24 085 backing old rates and 7204 supporting a 25 percent increase.
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Modern
Woodman
Chicago
Fraternal Congress
Anti-Saloon League Secretary to Speak at Churches
Rev. E. J. Brownson of Cedar Rapids will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday morning September 13 and speak at a union meeting at the Methodist church that evening. Brownson is district secretary of the Anti-Saloon League and a highly regarded speaker promoting the prohibition cause.
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E. J. Brownson
Cedar Rapids
Congregational Church
Vy. Brownson
Old Resident Met at Minnesota Fair in Hastings Hotel
Wellington Telford visited the Minnesota state fair last week and paused at Hastings hotel in Minneapolis. He is the son of James Goran, early resident of Gastown now West Decorah, noted as the village's first blacksmith.
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Wellington Telford
Minneapolis
Hastings Hotel
James Goran
Gastown
West Decorah
Ice Shortage Threat Looms With Cold Weather Delay
Ice supply is running low as colder weather delays. Tavener Bros. warn they must cut off private families this week. Creamery stock depleted days ago with no deliveries from Independence, Clear Lake, or Cedar Rapids. Otto Dahljelm provided limited help.
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Tavener ‘Bros
Independence
Clear Lake
Cedar Rapids
Otto Dahljelm
Nail in His Foot at Fair Grounds
E. J. Stoddard stepped on a rusty snail at the fair grounds last week. the sharp item penetrated his shoe and sole. He received treatment immediately and is now on the mend, though confined to his home.
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E. J. Stoddard
Tie
Sunday Services and Lectures At Local Churches
Prof. Olaf Brandt of Hamline preached at Rev. Paul Koren's Washington Prairie church last Sunday morning and Prof. Storlein of Norway lectured to a large Luther College audience in the evening. BEAR'S advertises fall and winter clothing with $10.00 items priced at $15.00 in city stores.
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Olaf Brandt
Hamline
Paul Koren
Washington Prairie
Storlein
Norway
Luther College
Bear's
Donors Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad from Doughy Iowa
Don's Kidney Pills advertised as a timely kidney remedy. Mrs. John Light of Cresco testifies the product eased years of kidney and rheumatic pain, improving sleep and kidney function, aiding her health. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo listed as U S agents selling the 50 cent remedy.
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Dean
Doan
Cts Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dress Goods Canton Crepes in Rich Weaves
Canton Crepes offered in heavy fabrics and new shades Prune Taupe Tobacco Brown and black weaves for fall wardrobes.
Colonial Draperies in New Wales New Scrims and Madras
Advertises new draperies in New Wales with scrims and madras in latest colors at 15 25 40 and 60 cents per yard. Table linens and napkins to match offered.
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New Wales
New Madras
Burlington Hosiery Big Day at Light Store
Advertisement notes Burlington Hosiery appealing to steady customers to visit the Big Day Light Store for hosiery needs. It emphasizes recognition of customer value and urges shopping during the event.
Floor Coverings Offer High Grade Wilton Rugs
High grade Baghdad Wiltons and tapestry Brussels rugs described as finest worsted pile, closely woven with rich color, plus Kaba Wool and Fibers rugs. Ranges include durable, reversible designs sold at low prices.
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Brussels
Wilton Velvets and Brussels Rugs at Low Prices
Velvet fabrics in rich patterns and colors plus body Brussels rugs in large sizes with superior wear and finish. Sun fast and Kolorfast mattings guaranteed. samples tested since April 14, 1913, remain in perfect condition despite water and weather exposure. Prices 40 and 50 cents.
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Wilton
Great Saving in Groceries
Advertisement touts import Santos Coffee at 28 cents a pound or 55 cents for two pounds. Canned Salmon sold 15 cents per can. Cane granulated sugar offered at 5.65 per 100 pounds. Procter & Gamble Bob White laundry soap eight bars for 25 cents. Choicest oat meal advertised at 4 cents per pound.
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Santos
Proctor & Gamble's
Bob White
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Winneshiek
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van Dyke & Eaton GO
Lindy
Parman’s Drug Store
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Fallsand
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Victory
Crousard
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BIG Daylight Store
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