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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
5
Advertises strawberry plants for sale in Americus offering September planting. Plants will bear a large number of large berries from mid June to frost. Price listed as five dollars per hundred.
The notes cover a range of short items including a death from a horse kick in Osage, two jail escapes in Marshalltown, a $60 fine for selling bad eggs in Floyd county, and August arrests in Waterloo. Other items mention Humboldt’s new electric lights, Boone county’s court house bond vote, a 112 pound watermelon in Cedar Falls, rattlesnake bounty in Dellaware county, a small cyclone near Charles City, supervised athletics for Mason City children, vandalized Mason City library, a Milwaukee engine wheel detaching near Arlington, and uncalled for letters at Decorah post office.
County Engineer Lee inspected the West Decorah bridge and found the middle pier sound below the water line despite slight erosion at the top. The investigation, prompted by strong reports to the board of supervisors, avoids a costly repair project and funds.
George Brunner finished carpenter work on the Elks new home and painters are set. Project should complete in about a week with minor matters. A large class is expected to be admitted when the home opens around October first.
On Monday Herman Wolfgram sold the Empire theater to H. V. Holegmb of Kansas City with possession given at once. Wolfgram has bought an interest in the Superior Film Manufacturing company of Des Moines and will move there to work in film production for moving picture shows.
The Sunday service at 10 30 a m features a labor themed sermon by the pastor upon the labor question requested by local unions titled The Brotherhood of Man. A union meeting notice for Methodists and Congregationalists appears elsewhere.
Rains broke a Winneshiek county drouth last week with the southern part most favored Sunday night. A general drizzle continued from midnight into daylight, ending the dry spell.
A large turnout gathers in Preston Tuesday night to discuss the St Paul and Southern Electric Railway. Promoter Mr. Snyder explains aims while bank presidents from Northern Towns and southern Minnesota form a committee to visit St Paul, inspect work, and report back to Decorah citizens.
Otto Dahlfelm reported a petty burglary at the Sugar Bowl factory Tuesday between 1 and 5 AM. A noncustomer gained entry through a barn window, entered the office, and took a small amount of change from a cigar box in the money drawer. The intruder was likely a boy or very small man based on the narrow entry.
This afternoon Mr and Mrs Philip Husted travel to Mason City to enter the Odd Fellows Home. They seek care and attention not available at home as Uncle Phil, a longtime local member, helps begin the new residence.
City committee studies sites and articles of incorporation while weighing advice and options. Meetings continue as they seek a final location and plan that satisfies diverse viewpoints.
On Sunday the R. F. D. carriers and their wives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blakeman for their 17th wedding anniversary. A noon repast followed and a fine gift was presented as the gathering enjoyed the event.
Due to a low water stage on the Upper Iowa river the power company runs the Cresco Decorah and Waukon steam plants in daytime hours while night flow suffices to meet demand.
F. C. Whitney of Winchester Arms Company, noted as one of the nation’s best sharpshooters, arrives to perform at the gun club on the hitching grounds this afternoon.
Decorah will gain a suitatorium, a shop specializing in cleaning and mending ladies clothing. Gierhart & Widgren of Anamosa have rented the Daubney building on Water Street, formerly Bucknell, and will open next Monday.
Citizens urged to decorate for the Decorah fair week promising large crowds. Officials emphasize a holiday look with flags displayed across the city to welcome visitors and boost morale during the event.
The Decorah Red and Gu club will hold its first annual shooting tournament tomorrow the 12th on the hitching grounds. With over two dozen entries expected, many expert marksmen will compete in what promises exciting sport.
The Eastern Star expect an enjoyable evening at their parlors Friday. They invited the Cresco Chapter to meet with them and about forty from their sister city will travel by autos if weather permits. Members from Ossian Hesper and Castalia are also expected.
Mrs F P W Dawbney announces her fall millinery opening in her rooms next Saturday evening. The sale features an unusually large stock of the latest hats and invites all ladies to call. Also advertised are men’s work shoes priced at 2 00 and 2 50.
A Japanese booth in Floral Hall will be a special feature for the ladies at the fair next week. Tea is served daily from two to four, with dainty gowned maids waiting on guests. The service is free.
A Saturday night blaze at Mr. Jamison's popcorn wagon on Mott corner caused minor damage as gasoline overflow sparked the fire. Passersby helped extinguish the flames and no serious injuries were reported.
A telegram informed the family of Gil bert Norgard in Highland township that Nils Norgard was killed in an explosion at Maddock North Dakota last week. No further details are available. A nearby note mentions boys blouses at Bears department store.
Four day fair season passes priced at 75 cents cover all events. Admission includes horses rigs and autos free. Tickets are on sale at Ben Bear's K. 1 Haugen's and the four banks.
Ben Bear wrote praise for an L System suit bought in Postville last spring noting its value and lasting press. Adv ee Van Dyke Eaton Stock Co. travels from Des Moines where they performed all summer to La Crosse for a ten week engagement opening September 20.
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