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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
6
Abbott H. Thayer argues icebergs can be invisible under many sky conditions, citing Titanic survivors who saw a white berg against a dark night sea but heard waves. He says starry or cloudy nights make bergs vanish unless viewed with favorable shading, and proposes using searchlights to reveal hidden bergs.
A historical description extols watchmaking precision detailing tiny measurements. It notes balance-wheel pivots measured to two hundredths of an inch, jewel-holes one five-thousandths larger, gauges to ten-thousandths, and screws with up to 260 threads per inch. It also mentions pallet jewels and roller jewels requiring vast quantities, and a hair-spring stud of four hundredths inch diameter and nine hundredths inch long.
John Harter warns readers about a canvassed top worked tree offering five fruit varieties grafted onto one trunk. He notes first year failure likelihood and fruit quality concerns, estimating five dollar price versus 75 cents per tree from him. He cannot recommend the novelty as satisfactory or reliable.
The article explains that Chinese years are grouped into cycles of twelve animals. Each year is named after a animal, beginning with the rat, then ox, tiger, and so on. People born in a given year belong to the corresponding animal order and believe it foretells the future.
The correlation of magnetic and mechanical properties of steel is a key problem studied by a special committee of the International Association for Testing Materials. Magnetic testing, when interpretable, offers advantages as it tests without destroying or altering the material and can be applied to the actual structure.
Henry Haas brought home his brother Charles Haas from St Josephs hospital in St Paul. Charley has improved considerably but is not yet convalescent. Buy California Growers Peaches by the case to save a dollar. price twenty cents per can. Hutchinson Grocery Co. Growers Distributor.
The concept explains how rapid succession of images forms a continuous moving picture. A bright light or shooting star creates lines due to retinal persistence, with an afterimage lasting about one sixteenth to one seventh of a second. When images are shown quickly enough, a sequence appears as a single motion, the essence of moving pictures as described by the New York Times.
The week was cool and dry with temperatures about 10 degrees below normal and several killing frosts but little crop damage. Late corn on low ground suffered in central and eastern counties while most of the state remained only lightly damaged. Fall plowing delays in south central counties threaten reduced winter wheat acreage unless rains arrive soon. Silo filling and corn shocking rush, potato digging begun, some wheat up well. GEO. M. CHAPPEL, Director.
The group of young people in Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm at the Grand Opera House Sept 28 features an American flag in the third act. The patriotic touch stirs the audience and honors the Stars and Stripes.
The Decorah markets are quiet with no significant grain movement. Wheat trades at 1.30 to 1.40, barley steady, oats at 4 cents, eggs 2 cents, dairy butter 30 cents, hogs 9 to 10.50 dollars, and timothy hay 3.50 to 4.00 dollars.
Up to Carey noon 235 licenses issued for hunting in the county. Office hours on the visit are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. I H Conigsky at Dr. Conrads office notes the dates September 22 and 23. California Growers Assn canned goods offered direct from growers with promotions from Hutchinson Grocery Co Growers Distributor with eye service advertised.
Iowa design for a statewide Day on October 20 is recommended by the Department of Public Instruction with a booklet by B W Meadley. The issue covers early Iowa history progress in schooling and other topics including state institutions colleges and a piece on Iowa capital grounds by Edgar R Harlan. C R Scroggie argues Iowa must unite city town and state interests and maintain loyalty to state goals.
Delightful Everyday Story tells of Rebecca Rowena Randall in a New England comedy praised by audiences. The plot follows her adventures that charm her maiden aunts Miranda and Jane Sawyer as she brightens their home and lifts the mood of the stage production.
A blaze Monday afternoon gutted the J. L. Painter carpenter shop near the gas line tank in Cresco, destroying the frame building and damaging an adjoining lumber shed. Loss estimated around $4,000 with $2,200 insured. fire department arrived as the structure burned almost to the ground.
The past week stayed cool with a high of 80 on Wednesday and a low of 56 on Friday. Average temperature was 65.5 degrees, about 5 degrees below last September’s average, with four clear days and three cloudy or partly cloudy.
Advertisements announce a Sangerfest to be held Sunday October 8 in the church tent at Orleans township. The event expects a 500 voice chorus and an orchestra of 65 in a 2000 seat venue. Also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a household remedy priced at 25 and 50 cents.
County News for September 19 1916 notes numerous local visits and movements. Paul Reed and Arthur Morrison drove to Decorah. T Olsen of Ossian visiting at Lawrence Steele home. Rev C H Sweet left for Tron Hill. many residents move, visit relatives, attend events, and host guests. Inez Sullivan and Brayton Whitney wed in a small ceremony with blessings. Burr Oak field day turnout small with two games showing Decorah wins 18 13 indoors and 11 2 outdoors.
The Willard Storage Battery Co warns car owners that adding acid to a weak battery can ruin it quickly. Amateurs cannot mix acid and water properly, and acid cannot charge a storage battery. Have batteries checked by a Willard Service Station expert to avoid damage and avoid charges if inspection is unnecessary.
Carl O Hagen, a merchant tailor, urges immediate clothing repair and cleaning. He notes sleeves may need linings, an overcoat velvet collar, fur coat lining, or a new suit. With increased staff and skilled workmen, he promises first class service before the fall rush.
Due to record paper costs The Republican and The Evening Times announce a price hike to 4.00 annually starting November 1 1916. Current rates of 3.00 for The Republican and 2.00 for The Evening Times remain available if paid by November 1 1916, with terms valid through January 1 1918. Cedar Rapids Iowa newspapers urge prompt remittance to lock in low prices.
Notice announces the appointment of John Ammer and Margaret Ammer as executors of Jacob Ammer deceased at Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa. Intestate estate with demands to be exhibited and debts paid. Dated Decorah Iowa September 19 1916 Boice and Hook Attorneys.
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