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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
3
The Dubuque Telegraph reviews The Under Dog a gripping drama at Grand Opera House. A convict narrates a life of hardship from prison to crime and murder while a strong cast led by Bertha Mizell Grace McGregor Victor Lambert and Frank Bryan earns praise with prices listed for Sept 24 seats.
In brief items from the Decorah area and nearby communities, incidents include Nick Groff’s wrist injury from a car crank at Ossian, flooding fish reports near Caledonia, and a defeated bond measure to build a new Eagle Grove schoolhouse. Also noted are a fatal tractor accident near Ida Grove, a gasoline stove explosion near Lansing, a silo collapse at Wellington Lewis near Osage, and assorted letters at Decorah post office.
Captain W A Blair of the Morning Star praises upper Mississippi trips from Dubuque to St Paul and urges revisiting summer routes. After a severe Lake Pepin storm on August 17, Blair safely delivered passengers and received a loving cup from Decorian supporters for his handling of the voyage.
Congregational notes announce a series of sermon lectures starting next Sabbath evening based on Richard Cabot's book What Men Live by Work with a morning subject Hope for Backsliders. Methodists report a successful quarterly conference with record church membership and strong finances. Dr G S Lackland is recommended for return. services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m include Epistle of Christ and The Situation in Europe. All invited.
The board of supervisors met in quarterly session and adjusted next year tax rates. The state insane levy was reduced by four tenths of a mill and other cuts kept the total levy at 23 mills. This preserves bridge bond interest without tax increases.
A free lecture by Clarence H. Taylor from Baltimore will be given at the Court House tomorrow evening September 18. The well known socialist speaker invites questions from the audience and extends a special welcome to ladies.
A. E. Thune reports from the city that J. T. Humphrey a well known farmer living about a mile and a half from Hesper died Tuesday morning from heart disease and hardening of the arteries. Obituary facts not ready for this issue.
On Monday Mr. and Mrs. A. Leyte quietly celebrated their tin wedding. Present were Mrs. Leytie's parents Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Jesup and many friends congratulated Roy Leytie heartily.
The State Executive Council standardized valuations across counties including Winneshiek with notable increases in cattle and horse values. Cattle in feeding up 24 percent, steers three years up 28 percent, cows up 16 percent, heifers up to 26 percent, and bulls up 14 percent. Rail and express company assessments also listed: Milwaukee line 57.72 miles at 32 664 per mile valuation, Rock Island 24 miles at 31 160, express firms at 28 per mile.
Four Chicago women presented fall and winter styles at Graceman and Co. in Decorah with imported and domestic gowns suits and coats. A platform seating area and live violin and piano music by Ruth Helwig and Byron Graham accompanied the run of displays. Hats loaned by Holland millinery and accessories from K J Haugen completed the exhibit, described as a successful city style show.
Nearly four hundred season tickets for the lyceum course have sold and the opera house seating is expected to be filled again. Concerns about war impacting the C. W. Best Artist Series were eased by Antonio Sala sailing and Miss Austin and Miss Neff returning from overseas and Panama engagements. The committee will use this season’s success to decide on future expanded entertainments in Decorah.
Decorah enjoyed a bustling evening with crowds lingering from the previous day. The picture shows and the Grand theatre were full as Herb Baker from Chicago joined the Decorah Drum Corps reuniting the town with fife and drum performances led by drum major Jim Hislop.
Last Thursday morning George Mott began a ride with John Mullaney toward Waukon. In front of Prastmark's store Mott fainted and nearly fell from the buggy. Help arrived, he was carried home on a stretcher, doctors diagnosed heart trouble, and he is resting easily.
Reports reflect mixed war readings as German forces retreat to the Aisne north bank while Von Kluck prepares a stand and others pull back to preserve a united line. Russian claims of a major Austrian defeat circulate, while German counters deny the scale of losses.
President Wilson ordered the evacuation of Vera Cruz as American forces under General Funston prepare to embark for home. The fleet will withdraw after transports depart, with Carranza’s appeal prompting the decision.
In the Winneshiek hotel dining room last Thursday three men aged 95, 92, and 8 joined for social chat. They, Daubney of Taylors Falls, Ey of Decorah, and Gibson of Decorah, total 276 years, and despite age are active and in good health.
County Treasurer Jorgenson and Deputy Christian have been occupied with tax collection as the month ends. The exact amount to be collected is unknown, but it will fund numerous upcoming bills for the board of supervisors.
During the busy fair week in Decorah police reported only one arrest amid thousands of visitors. The lone detainee was an outsider encountered by officers as crowds filled the city streets.
Joe McLaughlin of Marshalltown drives Princess Welcome to victory in the Minnesota state fair feature race the Minneapolis trotting event worth 3000 dollars. Despite a rain warped track she won heats in 2:15% and 2:13% with The Comet and Alice McGregor close.
The Under Dog shows at the Grand next Thursday night Sept. 24 with two wholesome love stories running through four acts. Its ending is logical and satisfying with strong climaxes and gripping sequences, seats priced 1.00, 75c, 50c and 35c.
Telegrams to Peter Johnson announced Otis Johnson was ill in a Seattle hospital with complications of diseases and died the next day. He had made his home in Seattle for years working as a marine and stationary engineer, and his death shocks his relatives.
The Ben Bear label clothing comes with a personal guarantee offering a new garment or refund if unsatisfactory. Decorah’s dealer touts forty years in business, promising excellent values, premier quality, and the lowest prices on a complete fall stock of new suits and overcoats. REN BEAT.Square Dealer
Five piece Bill's Famous Dance Orchestra plays at Marsh's hall from 8 30 p m to 2 a m Friday Sept 6. Enjoy a good time and dancing. Pipe Organist Wanted at Congregational church of Decorah apply N Willett.
Gilbert Nelson faced a fifteen day jail term after a drunkenness hearing by Justice Whalen prompted by his father’s complaint. The report notes a local entertainment at the Lyric and promotes Phoebe Lincoln's Invisible Powder with claims of complexion improvement.
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