Horses in Winnehirrk County by township totals
From assessors returns the county displays a large horse population. A township table lists counts by district, reflecting substantial livestock levels across Winnehirrk County.
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
4
Twelve Carloads of Lambs in Westburg Township
Westburg township becomes a lamb center as residents J W Orr M L McGrath and M P Pendergast ship three carloads from Omaha. This week J W Farris J W Orr Clarence Oline and Alvin Henline bring nine more carloads to Westburg. Counts: Orr 680 Farris 340 Oline 255 Henline 255 total over 1500 lambs in one township in a single shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Bulletin
Westburg Township
J. W. Orr
M. L. McGrath
M. P. Pendergast
Omaha
J. W. Farris
Clarence Oline
Alvin Henline
Nebraska City
Westburg
Orr
Farris
Oline
Henline
The New Depot Opens in Calmar
The moving into the new depot occurred this week though it is not yet finished. When completed it will be a splendid improvement and one of the best depots along the line outside the big cities. It is built fireproof with hollow brick walls, Sioux Falls granite facing, and a tile roof. Calmar is proud of the fine structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Calmar
Tragic accident leaves 4 year old dead near Tipton
Alice Burrows, four, daughter of Bert Burrows, was accidentally shot by her father while loading a shotgun five miles south of Tipton. She died at University hospital after the injury destroyed much of her left leg. Muddy roads delayed medical aid, authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Bert Burrows
Tipton
University Hospital
Towa
Stolen Goods Case Leads to Britt Arrests
State agents under Attorney General George Cosson captured Victor Willodson and Carl Row charged with breaking and entering a Britt store on September 4. They allegedly stole dry goods and sold them nationwide. James E. Risden traced the trail to Minneapolis and back to Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cosson
Victor Willodson
Carl Row
Britt
James E. Risden
Minneapolis
Svendahl brothers acquire 280 acre Benton farm near Vinton
Carl and Emil Svendahl completed purchase of the E G Butterfield estate farm three miles south of Vinton in Eden township. The 280 acre Benton county property sold for 210 dollars per acre, with local consensus valuing it at the full price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svendahl Brothers
Carl
Emil
E.G. Butterfield
Vinton
Eden Township
Benton County
Pitcher Guy Gregg Poised for Major League Debut
Postville records show Guy Gregg returning from Terre Haute in the Central league after a strong season as pitcher with a capital Qk. Rumor suggests next season may land him in a major league diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Guy Gregg
Terre Haute
Evangelical Association buys Cedar Falls woodland camp site
The Iowa Evangelical Association purchased a tract of woodland overlooking the Cedar River at the northeastern edge of Cedar Falls to serve as a permanent site for their annual camp meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
Evangelical Association
Cedar River
Cedar Falls
Fifty Years Ago in Decorah Newsm【NOTE: 70-char limit. attempting concise title within constraints】
Five regiments to Canada guard Fenian threat. Davis may go to Europe. repudiate rebel debt urged in Georgia. Lincoln monument funds reach 54642 dollars. Local business moves, sales, and new stores announced. Town gains bridge completion and cavalry returns. railroad fate teased by Superintendent Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Washington
Jeff Davis
Europe
Georgia
Lincoln Monument
Albert Weiser
E. I. Weiser
Preston
Iowa Youth Honored With Rome Classical Studies Scholarship
Raymond Harriman, Grinnell graduate of 1909, wins a one year American School of Classical Studies scholarship in Rome Italy. He travels despite wartime dangers, having pursued fellowship work in classical languages at Wisconsin University since graduation. Eight annual American university scholarships are awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Harriman
Grinnell
Rome
Italy
Harriman
Wisconsin University
Interesting oats test at Garnaville compares Town 105 with Texas Rust Proof
Mr. A F Kramer near Garnaville completed a test of a new oat variety from Iowa Ames. He sowed Town 105 on three fourths of an acre beside Texas Rust Proof. Town 105 yielded 51 percent more bushels per acre, while Texas Rust Proof produced 40 bushels per acre, a strong showing for the new variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kramer
Garnaville
State Experiment Station
Ames
State Station
Erect Soldiers Monument in Pleasant Grove Cemetery
A 20 foot 6 inch monument honoring Civil War dead from G A R Hervey Dix Post 871 McGregor was erected in Pleasant Grove Cemetery McGregor. The north face bears the emblem and tablet of G A R Hervey Dix Post No 371 and the south face shows the emblem of W R C Hervey Dix Post No 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Pleasant Grove
G. A. R. Hervey Dix Post
W. RC. Hervey Dix Post
Body Identified In drownings at Brownsville Minn
Minneapolis papers report a man drowned at Brownsville later identified in La Crosse as Rudolph Wold brother of the Wolds of Ma bel. Four years earlier Wold suffered a hold up in Minneapolis and was struck on the head and has since behaved erratically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Brownsville
Minn
la Crosse
Rudolph Wold
Wolds
Mabel
Wold
Ownership and management of Tar Deconan Reece anican
The October 1 1915 issue lists editor FE C Tiley Decorah Iowa managing editor FE C Bailey Decorah Iowa business manager BE C Bailey Decorah Iowa publisher A K Bailey Son Inc Decorah Iowa owners A K Bailey Son Inc Decorah Iowa KE C Bailey Decorah Iowa Lizzie B K Colville St Paul Minn Minnie A Bailey Decorah Iowa known bondholders none average copies sold none sworn to September 15 1915 before notary E J Curtin Notary Public commission expires 1918
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deconan Reece Anican
Decorah
Iowa
E. C. Bailey
Towa
FE. C. Tiley
Lowa
C. Bailey
A. K. Bailey & Son, Inc
KE. C. Bailey
Lizzie BK
Colville
St. Paul
Minn
Minnie A. Bailey
FE. C. Bailey
E. J. Curtin
Trail of the Lonesome Pine at Grand Friday
Weiser and Bear announce The Trail of the Lonesome Pine directed by Gaskell and MacVitty on Friday evening October 1. The drama, adapted from John Fox Jr. by Eugene Walters, is presented by special arrangement with Klaw and Erlanger and follows a landmark New York run. Seats are selling now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser & Bear of the Grand
Gaskell
MacVitty
John Fox, Jr
Eugene Walters
the Wolf
Klaw & Erlanger
Cumberland Mountains
Virginia
New Amsterdam
New York City
Iowa Grapes Bring Best Price Across Region
Prof. T. J. Maney of Iowa State College says within three miles of Council Bluffs there are 600 acres of grapevines and their fruit brings a higher price per basket than any other U S grape growing region. The statement highlights Iowa’s developing vineyard industry near the confluence of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
United States
T. J. Maney
Iowa State College
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Teachers Scarce Across State Prompt Teacher Exams
The state board of education set a date for examinations for prospective teachers amid a statewide shortage. Rural districts report few qualified candidates while this county shows only two or three vacancies and expects to fill them soon per Superintendent Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Miller
Aged Man Receives Fortune at 95 in Marshalltown
Edward Padelford of the soldiers' home in Marshalltown has been informed of a $17,000 fortune waiting in New York City. At 95 he cannot manage it, so a court guardian was appointed and he will travel to New York to assume control of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Padelford
Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Padelford
New York City
New York
Meteoric Fall Reported At Waukon Junction
Captain Swan reports a meteor fell at Waukon Junction Saturday over Harper's slough. Water boiled ten inches above surface and spread about a hundred feet in all directions with big waves along the shore. Extra good work shoes advertised by S. Larsen.
Prize Hog Wins Grand Championship at Waverly Fair
D F Bloomfield's two year old Duroc defeats all breeds and ages in three rounds to claim the grand championship at the Waverly live fair. The champion hog, dubbed Big High Model, stands as the top boar among competing livestock in the event reported by the West Union Argo Gazetee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Argo-Gazette
Waverly
D. F. Bloomfield
Duroc
Inter State Fair Opens at La Crosse with 87000 in Premiums
The 24th Inter State fair will open in La Crosse Wisconsin on Monday September 27 and run all week. Premiums total 87000 and trotting and pacing races offer 4500. World champion pacer George Gano will perform an exhibition mile with his running mate daily in front of the grandstand. Prize herds of live stock and poultry from Minnesota and Wisconsin will be on display across the fairgrounds and judged in pure bred stock departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
George Gano
Minnesota
Wisconsin
State Bank advertises estate services in Winchester County
An advertisement from Winchester County State Bank proclaims authorization to act as executors, administrators, or guardians with guaranteed investments and reasonable charges. It urges using a disinterested institution to avoid family disputes and ensure absolute safety and security, inviting readers to call for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshtek County State Bank
Decorah and Burr Oak game ends in 6 to 6 tie
Decorah and Burr Oak played to a 6 to 6 tie when rain halted play after seven innings last Sunday. Both sides blamed the umpire, each arguing for favorable calls as tension rose in the late innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Burr Oak
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winneshirk County Horses
Fremont
Hesper
Highland
Orleans
Bluffton
Canov
Pleasant
Lincoln
Madison
Glenwood
Sumner
du Calmar
Springfield
Frankville
Jackson
Bloomfield
Decorah Corp
Ossian Corp Castalia Corp
Calmar Courier
Republic
Jannay & Bones
Winneshiek Hotel
Mr. Worth
E. P. Clark
E. Hopkins
Rudolph’s Hall
Ervin
East
West Decorah
FE. Baldwin
6Th Cavalry
Green
Lonesome Pine
Larsen
Hei
Ler Dept
Just
Whitman
Wangler’s Drug Store
Thomas
Smiller’s
Ben Bear
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