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Local Notes from Decorah and Vicinity Highlight Burglary and Staff Moves
A flood of short items from Decorah and nearby towns reports visits, moves, and mischief. See notes on Willefred Schmid’s return from Elkader, J Cap Prof Williams’ flour theft rumors, West Union train troubles, multiple path and property improvements, and a rattlesnake sighting near John Christ’s farm. Also covered are changes in law firms Anderson & Anderson, Smiths relocation, and community events from Clermont to Fayette.
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Finke
Dref
Winnefred Schmid
Elkader
J. Cap
Williams
Union
Jap Toss
Rudy Sutter
Dakota
Citizens’ State Bank
F. BR. Berg
Bayfield
Wis
Main Street
Oswald
Earn Buetzberger
Adolph Hanson
Rosebud
South Dakota
Yankton
Denorah
C. L. Tapisi
O. 0. Blagavedt
West Union
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
John Christ
John
Anderson Law Firm
Oelwein
Clements
Andersons
Anderson & Anderson
Oelwein Register
J. Severson
Decorah
Stoeckman
Hans Keiser
Clermont
Milley
Rey
Clayton County Journal
Guttenberg
Elixport
Elkport Chronicle
Frank Meyer
Joseph
Tillie
Communia
Clarence Coventry
Highland
Maynard
Fred Frieden
Acre
Vikdal
Elgin
Carrie
Mondovi
Rennison