For Sale Big Bargain in Montana Lands
Investors and land agents invited to buy land offered subject to prior sale. Details include several sections in Montana with prices from 7 to 15 dollars per acre and favorable terms. Also land in Adams County North Dakota near Reeder at 15 dollars per acre with quarterly payments and 6 percent interest. Contact H. C. Johnson at Fred'n Bartlett & Co. in Washington, D.C.
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Montana
Sweet Grass County
Shawmut
Rose Bud County
Ingomar
Range
Adams County
North Dakota
Reeder
H. C. Johnson
Fred
H. Bartlett & Co
W. Washington
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Frost forecast and small-town news from Iowa
A rural Iowa page lists varied items from Oelwein fines for selling cigarettes to Tama watermelon contest results. It notes infantile paralysis in Oelwein, a fair deficit due to weather, seven auto races at Waukon, and local inventions, crimes, and accidents including a fatal fall, a prisoner arrest, factory reopenings, burglaries, and cannery activity in Independence.
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Oelwein
Tama
Narrow Escape on the Grand River Fishing Trip
Oscar Bander Hans Teslow and Geo Hislop Jr were on a Lansing fishing trip when their launch stalled after drifting over a wing dam. Oscar and George were stranded on an island and rescued by a nearby fisherman who arrived with a skiff. The rush of current and few boats on the river made the rescue timely.
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Oscar Bander
Hans Teslow
Geo. Hislop, Jr
Lansing
DeSoto
Oscar
George
Haugen Home Tomatoes Reach Unusual Size at Aase Haugen Home
Rev. E. Schmidt added Haugen Home Beauty to a tomato variety at Aase Haugen Home. Plants bore seven tomatoes on one branch with weights from 11 to 17 ounces and diameters from 3.44 to 4.44 inches. Four bushels were ready for canning with about ten more awaiting harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Schmidt
Aase Haugen
Postmaster Medary Now at Waukon
After a long wait Bro. E. F. Medary receives his commission as postmaster at Waukon. He is recognized for steadfast service to the Democracy and is expected to be a good public servant in the new role.
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E. F. Medary
The
Democrat
Waukon
Bro. Medary
Curious Sight on Water Street by National Bank
A Sunday newspaper fragment reports a curious scene Tuesday evening on Water street near the National Bank. An eight year old girl, not a boy, walks bare footed in a fur trimmed coat and cap, singing happily as she dances along, while a grocery ad promotes California Growers peaches and discounted case prices from Hutchinson Grocery Co.
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Water Street
the National Bank
California
Hutchinson Grocery Co
Wiggin Urges Motherhood Education in American Schools
Kate Douglas Wiggin advocates adding motherhood and home making to the U S school system. She argues girls should receive esthetic and practical training, building skills for home life, child guidance, and future value even if they never marry.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin
Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm
Cary
America
Wiggin
Football to the Fore at Decorah High School
Decorah High will revive football after faculty approval on Monday. Twenty eight candidates tried out, two promising players will be lost due to parental objections, coach W B Heller brings Missouri University and Omaha high school experience, Lovington Illinois success noted. Four games scheduled against OcLein, West Union, Cresco, and New Hampton with dates to be announced. Booster basket supper at 7:30 pm at the high school auditorium tomorrow. George Baker to auction baskets as crowd gathers.
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Decorah High School
W. B. Heller
Missouri University
Omaha
Lovington
Decatur
Oclwein
West Union
Cresco
New Hampton
George Baker
Decorah
Real Estate Moves Shake Decorah Residents
Several Decorah properties changed hands last week altering many residents domiciles. Peter Johnson bought Mrs. Hanson’s Franklin street home and will install heating plumbing and electric lights for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson to live there. Harold Anderson and Mrs. Hanson plan to move to Madison Wisconsin. The Sunnes purchased George Payne’s Fourth ward residence and will move in after Payne transfers property or prepares to move the Ina White house on Mechanic street. Payne plans to raise and cellar the house. Chas Taeger bought the Hoyt rural avenue residence for 2800 dollars with possession November first. Christen Bros sold the east Casterton house on Frances street to Ole Stavness, nudging Longstreet family to relocate. Gilbert Butler of Mabel bought O L Hamre’s house for 8800 dollars, prompting Hamre to build a new house on his lot. Butler intends to reside in Decorah. Our educational advantages were what attracted him.
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Decorah
Peter Johnson
Anna Hanson
Franklin Street
Johnson
Hanson
Harold Anderson
Madison
Wis
Sunnes
George Payne
Fourth Ward
Payne
Ina- White
Mechanic Street
Chas. W. Taeger
D. N. Hoyt
Hoyt
Taeger
Christen Bros
Casterton
Frances Street
Ole Stavness
Longstreet
O. L. Hamre
Gilbert Butler
Mabel
Mr. Hamre
Silent Reaper: Mrs. Anthony Bernatz Dies at 71 in Decorah
Mrs. Cassandra Minert Bernatz died at home in Decorah after a weeklong illness at age 71 years 7 months and 7 days. Born December 31 1844 near Vincennes Indiana she moved with family to Postville then Riceford Minnesota Fort Atkinson and Decorah. Survived by nine children five sons and four daughters, five grandchildren, a brother and four sisters. Funeral Sunday officiated by Rev M Willett with burial in Phelps Cemetery.
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Anthony Bernatz
Bernatz
Cassandra Abigail Minert
John
Amy Dennis Minert
Vincennes
Ind
Postville
Riceford
Minn
Fort Atkinson
Decorah
Charles C
William A. John M
Archie D
Emily M. Marsh
Bertha A
Blanche B
Hazel M. Hallie M
Florence
Earl
Margery Marsh
Anton
Carl Bernatz
David Minert
California
Cossey
Gentry
Missouri
R. Eaton
M. Eaton
Waukon
W. H. Patterson
Guthrie Center
Car Embankment Crash Bruises Passenger
Last week on a storm night Geo Cummings took Ned Vance and Dudley Larson to Freeport to inspect the electric service. Poor visibility caused by a steamed windshield led to steering into an embankment near John Finn corner. the car toppled and Dudley Larson suffered painful bruises while the vehicle sustained minor damage to the top.
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Electric Light Service
Geo. Cummings
Ned Vance
Dudley Larson
Freeport
George
John Finn
Dudley
Wreck on Decorah Branch Halts Milwaukee Service
A Milwaukee road wreck near Conover derailed eight cars, two tipping over, postponing Decorah trains. Passengers and mail were moved to the engine and brought to Decorah. A Calmar wrecking crew assisted, but service remained suspended until evening.
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Decorah
Milwaukee Road
Conover
Calmar
Decorah Markets Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotes
Market notes from Decorah indicate light rain with grains steady. Wheat quoted at 1.25 to 1.40, barley 0.95 to 1.00, oats 0.40, Timothy 3.75 to 4.00, hogs 88.00 to 104.0, eggs 0.24, dairy butter at 0.80.
Decorah Fire Department Annual Picnic Set in Henry Haas Ravine
The Decorah fire department hosts its annual picnic next Sunday in the Henry Haas ravine north of the city. Attendance limited to members including honorary members.
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Decorah
Stock Shipments Rise On Regional Rail Lines
Stock shipments are picking up as railroad activity increases. Milwaukee road reported sending out two ears of sheep one ear of hogs one ear of cattle and one ear of horses last Sunday. Rock Island line dispatched six ears of cattle and hogs.
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Milwaukee Road
Rock Island
Church Directory Listings for Congregational and M E
Directory lists Congregational Methodist services with times and subjects for Sunday and Thursday meetings. Christian Science holds Sept 17 1916 service at Freeman Building with lesson on Matter. Also notes Lackland M E Church services and topics A Diamond in the Rough and The Brotherhood of Men with special music.
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M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science
Freeman
Decorah Lyceum opens with top acts through March 30
The Decorah Lyceum course begins October 12 with the Zedeler Sextette, followed by the Metropolitan Grand Male Quartette on October 24 and readings by Willo Page Lane. November 13 features Sarah Mildred Fillmer with War Brides, December 8 hosts Dr. Homer B. Hulbert, February 6 presents Maude Ballington Booth, and the finale March 30 presents Burns of the Mountains. Tickets cost 1.75 for six. reserve seats at Parman's drug store or with local officials and offices.
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Decorah Lyceum
Zedeler
Lyceum
Metropolitan Grand Male Quartette
Willo Page Lane
Sarah Mildred Fillmer
Homer B. Hulbert
Hulbert
Korea
America
Mandle Ballington Booth
James A. Burns
Burns
Kentucky
Oneida College
Oneida
Brotherhood of Man
Parman
Rev. M Willett
N. H. Adams
EF. J. Hook
Prof
C. H. Olson
Warren Hoyt
The
National Bank
Republican Office
Rillow Jeweler and Tailor Offer Fall Clothing Care
Carl Tiagen, a merchant tailor, urges customers to prepare for cold days by cleaning repairing and pressing clothing at once. He highlights services from lead pencils and holders to fur coat linings and velvet collars, signaling increased staff and experienced workmen ready to serve before the fall rush.
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Rillow
Carl
Tiagen
Fall Festival at Aase Haugen Home
The annual fall festival of the Aase Haugen home will be held at the home next Sunday September 17. A special train will depart Decorah at 9 30 a m returning at 6 o clock. Superintendent Schmidt invites all to visit the home view the workings and meet attendees.
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Decorah
Schmidt
Eskimo Tale of Aniya and Sun Dust Chase
The Eskimos tell of Aniya the moon pursuing his sister the sun in anger. She turns and throws soot in his face to escape him, leaving traces of soot that remain to this day.
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Aniya
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C. S. Boice
Rud Bros
F. J. Rosenthal
Philip R. Seelye
Burr Oak
Iowa
Rural Ave
Allie Hoyt
John Ruppel
Madison Township
Winneshiek County
T. A. T. Vikre
Town
Frank Pilgrim
Russell
W. D. Grey
Geiser
C. J. Steno
Prosper
Triangle Plays
Douglas Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Bret Harte
Carquinez Woods
Redwood Forest
Woman's Home Companion
Keystone
Ladis
M. E. Church
Paramount-Lasky Pictures
Blanche Sweet
the Dupe
Miss Sweet
Chickasaw
Sam Waid
Charles City
Jesse Hamm
Nashua
Northwood
R. P. Dull
Roland Scholz
Alta Vista
Willie Ford
Eldora
Mason City
Marian L. Mason
Waterloo
Milwaukee Railroad
Independence Canning
Lester Gooder
McIntyre
Haugen Home Beauty
Medary
Prof. Heller
the Silent Reaper
Decorah Markets
Church Directory
Maude Ballington Booth
Burns of the Mountains
Decorah and Vicinity
Elizabeth Byrnes
East Water St
Schultz
Opera House
Selz
K. 1. Haugen
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