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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
6
A historical note on Charles Wells and Monte Carlo gambling drama. It describes Wells using a D Alembert style swing in stakes, his bank breaking fame, and later Paris criminal court boasting of winnings, as cited from MecClure's Magazine.
Last Sunday and Monday brought the season’s heaviest rain, with Winneshiek County measuring three inches and Cedar Rapids recording nearly eight inches over two days. Flooding disrupted tracks, streetcar service, factories, and basements, while a late afternoon electrical storm added more rainfall, and forecasts indicate warmer weather ahead.
A city youth, denied a room for nonpayment, caused a disturbance at a hotel. Officers arrested him and he spent the night in custody. Mayor Baker fined him eighty five dollars plus costs, paid after obtaining funds from the bank. His horse was found in a vacant lot and cared for.
Deputy Game Warden I. E. Bucknell received from the state farm ten pair of ring-necked pheasants and released them on the game preserves. Sportsmen are urged to protect these birds and avoid trespassing on preserves as birds are protected by law. Farmers who granted lands to preserves will enforce penalties for trespass.
A large purse of 500 is up for grabs in a late month horseshoe pitching contest near Kimball. The town gears up for carnival day with plans to attract top players and challenge the current winner from Decorah who has yet to enter the professional class.
A jury drawn by the sheriff to ap po the damage to the Phoebe Drake arm caused by the Upper Town Power Company dam overflow went to the scene yesterday to verify facts. Members include John Finn Clarence Christen John Headington Frank Headington Johm Blaess L J Anderson RB Bucknell John Williams B E Jewell Thos Connor and James Lennon. The panel is paid 12 50 per day plus mileage and so far shows little eagerness to serve.
A historical overview notes that brides began in plain white to signal economic dependence, then added colors like blue for constancy and green for youth, while yellow and gold carried negative meanings. It traces hair and veil customs from Anglo Saxon to Shakespearean times and the shared use of floral symbolism across cultures.
Early this week large flocks of goats from P. Rowan and F.E. Curtin’s north town farm moved toward railway stations. The goats cleared brush on extensive land, saving owners about $1,500 versus hiring men, and will be sent to Chicago slaughterhouses for profit after a summer of grazing.
Farmers arriving in the city complain of exceptionally bad roads after last Sunday's and Monday's rains. They report deep washouts, more severe on gentle slopes, with one Ford stalling in a washed-out stretch. Dell Morrison notes unprecedented conditions in Winnesiek county.
Professor Carlo Sperati of Decorah and Luther College band leader joined Dr. A. D. Clark and local guests before traveling to Des Moines for the Chautauqua Alliance two day session at the Savery hotel. The event marks Luther College Concert Band’s probable appearance at several midwest chautauquas.
The Hook and Ladder company will hold its annual picnic next Sunday September 20 in the ravine north of the city near Henry Haas pasture’s Guckenheimer cows and Hayner pigs. Laneh will be served from 10 a.m. A potato race at 10 30 a.m. a sack race at 11 a.m. a foot race at noon. A half game in the afternoon. Outside of Hooks members only with invitation expected to attend.
Wheat holds at 1.00 per bushel while hogs slip to 87.50 88.50. Eggs rise to 21 cents, dairy butter 30 cents, old corn 70 cents, oats 40 cents, hay 87.50 per ton, Timothy 84.0 to 4.60, barley 50 to 70 cents, rye 75 to 85 cents, flax 1.00 to 1.25.
Judge W J Springer to open the district court's full term next Monday September 21. There are 53 new cases and 63 probate matters. Trials set include Garrity vs Mullaney Taylor vs Humpal Doran vs Tranen Christen guardian vs Bachelder Teppe vs Witt. Also noted is a complete line of Phoege Lincoln Chemical Co toilet goods at Parman's. Chilean women workers earn 38 cents a day.
The Iowa tuberculosis campaign shows progress as open air living and sleeping on porches reduces coughing and respiratory ailments. Oakdale sanatorium demonstrates tuberculosis is curable in early stages, but relapse occurs if patients leave too soon. Doctors urge patients to stay as long as needed for full recovery and to maintain momentum through summer.
A cyclone moved north and west of Mason City early Monday striking Wheelerwood and Garner. Silos and barns were blown down, houses lifted, trees ripped, and oats ruined by wind and rain. Sheds and outbuildings damaged, chimneys blown, and barns shifted from foundations across multiple farms including Hanner, Harding, Pollock, and Curtis.
Robert D. Graham of Denver lectured at the Masonic rooms on Hidden Mysteries of Free Masonry last Sunday afternoon. Inclement weather reduced attendance, but attendees felt the talk worthwhile.
The 23rd Inter-State Fair starts Monday Sept 21 in La Crosse Wisconsin and runs through the week. STAM premiums total four thousand five hundred dollars for trotting and pacing races. An Auto mobile Show features 1915 model cars from local dealers. Livestock and poultry from Minnesota and Wisconsin state fairs will be on display, with pure bred stock of interest. Directors and La Crosse citizens invite all to enjoy the holiday week.
The School Township of Bloomfield Winneshick Co Iowa offers six bonds for sale to the highest bidder on Thursday Oct 15 1914 at 1 30 pm. Bonds total 3200 each, with maturities of one to five years including amounts 2200 3200 3200 200 800 200 payable over respective terms. By order of Board of Directors. D C Harvey Secretary Castalia Iowa Sept 15 1914.
Notice to bidders for erection of a school house in sub district No 5 Bloomfield Winneshiek County Iowa bids close October 15 1914 at 1 80 o'clock p m with a 100 bid bond and contract requirement. Board reserves right to reject all bids signed Harvey secretary dated Castalia Iowa September 15 1914.
Local notes report visitors and travels across towns including Decorah and Stacyville. Names such as Will Hille, Luther Reed, Abe Pierce, Hugh Kelly, and Perry families appear with social visits, births, and receptions. A T. O. O. F. lodge social is planned with refreshments.
Calmar and surrounding communities report a week of visits and travel. Residents like Amos Stribley Jennie Christianson and Minnie Christianson attend events in Fort Atkinson Decorah and Mason City while plans form for Farmers Day on October 3.
Freeport hosts visitors from Decorah Cedar Falls Frankville and Clay Hill as residents and friends exchange calls. W Ronan Gould Stoskopf Skinner Mason and Miss Xheygrad visit or perform tasks. G A R circle ladies entertained by Mrs Brickner at the Drake farm last week.
Freeport visitors include Mr and Mrs Robt Price of Decorah and Mr and Mrs Kuntz of Ridgeway visiting C F Bertossa and C A Funke families. Local travel and illness notes mention C A McKee returning to Sycamore after a three month visit, and Charles Hallman improving from typhoid. Reverend Lackland to lead service next Sunday at 2 30 pm marking the conference year end. A baby boy born to Paul and Mrs Daughenbau of Cresco. Pearl Stevens formerly Mrs Daughenball remembered locally.
CLAY HILL September 14 1914 Miss Marie Mall visited relatives in Decorah a few days last week. Erickson Bros lost a fine yearling colt Sunday. Dr. R. F. Leonard of Decorah made a professional call on Clay Hill Sunday. School opens today for the fall term with Miss Louise Williams as instructor. Mrs. Williams and Malli homes are visited by multiple relatives during the week.
Ben Fimers autoed to Calmar Wednesday while John Gjermo visited Andrew Ettel dorf's Tuesday. Henry Miller delivered hogs to Ossian market Tuesday. Several locals visited John Duvee and August Lansing last week. Decorah fair attendance noted and rain improves plowing. Community members visited St Lucas Waucoma and nearby farms. several trips to Minneapolis for the fair are listed. The Ohio Liquor League plans a campaign against women who drink in public places.
A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The note offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The piece also mentions Druepista and The Taker's Family Pills for constipation.
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