Iowa
Old Press
The New Albin Herald
New Albin, Allamakee co. Iowa
October 13, 1921
Volume 1, Number 3
Alois Schuler, Editor & Publisher
Published every Thursday
Rates of Subscription:
One copy one year in advance - $1.50
Six months in advance - 75¢
Application made to enter as second class mail matter at the
postoffice in New Albin, Iowa, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
All advertising run until ordered discontinued.
All notices of entertainment and dances or other events of
whatsoever character, where admission is charged or of which the
object is the making of money, are advertisements, and must be
paid for at the regular rate of 5 cents per line.
Resolutions of all kinds are also chargeable at 5 cents per line
light and 10 cents black face.
Cards of thanks or of appreciation, not exceeding one dozen
lines, 50 cents.
DIRECTORY
Community Club:
President - M. Blomquist
Vice-President - Chris Birch
Secretary - Oscar Niclai
Treasurer - Albert Freiberg
Executive Committee - Dr. T.F. Hannafin, A.F. Kuehn, Chas. D.
Hartley
Meets last Friday in each month.
Brotherhood of American Yeomen - Homestead No. 522:
Foreman - E.O. Lenz
Correspondent - C.J. Travis
Master of Ceremonies - Victor Irons
Meets second and last Mondays of every month.
Royal Neighbors of America - Mt. Oneota Camp No. 2403:
Oracle - Mrs. Ed. Randall
Vice-Oracle - Mrs. Sires
Past Oracle - Mrs. Oscar Niclai
Chancellor - Mrs. F. Brenner
Recorder - Mrs. Gus Welper
Receiver - Mrs. Gheli
Meets every other Tuesday.
Modern Woodmen of America - Camp No. 3309:
Honorable Counsel - E.O. Lenz
Clerk - J.W. Irons
Managers - Reinhardt Jordan, Carver Gantenbein, C.D. Hartley
Meets every Saturday night.
Lady Foresters:
Chief Ranger - Mrs. Coleman
Vice-Chief - Mrs. D. Higgins
Rec. Secretary - Mrs. Jno. Higgins
Trustees - Mrs. J. Crowley, Mrs. G. Reburn
Meets second Friday of each month.
EDITORIAL
Our new organized paper, the New Albin Herald, made its
regular appearance. Many persons say that it is the best paper
ever published in New Albin. With regret we must state that we
are very much disappointed with the support of a great majority
of the people for their local paper. If the people wish an
excellent and lively paper we must have their support.
We very often hear people talking on the streets and in public
places about having a home paper, and the way they talk you think
they would order the paper for a 1000 subscribers, bt, alas, as
soon as the agent for the newspaper comes along and asks them for
a yearly subscription they have all kinds of excuses and very
poor ones at that.
Of course we know as well as anybody that the times are hard and
the cost of living high, but consider what the paper will bring
you for the small amount of the subscription. It will bring you
all the happenings in town, the school and the church notes, the
marriages and births, as well as your home town advertising...
[Section of paper missing] ...If you read your local paper you
will not miss much that is happening around home. There is no use
saying that you wish your town had a paper like the one in the
other town, for the other fellow, there is saying the same thing.
The man who reads his local papers thoroughly is usually a pretty
good citizen and has it all over the fellow who does not.
We send another copy of the Herald to every home in New
Albin and surroundings and we hope the people will appreciate it.
The Herald will do its best to please the people and
suggestions of all kinds will be gladly considered.
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The editor, by special invitation of Superintendent Gemmill, had
the opportunity to witness some basket ball practice and a game
between the grade school and the second high school team. It
certainly is a great pleasure and satisfaction to watch the young
and sturdy athletes play their favorite game. Some of the
youngsters seem to be very promising players and with the
wonderful guidance of Mr. Gemmill New Albin will have a basket
ball team that can be seen anywhere and make the town proud of
them. We hope that everyone appreciates Mr. Gemmell's energetic
work, as well as the hard practice of the teams.
To hear every person saying something pleasant about its people
and its interest is the surest, quickest and easiest way to make
a town attractive to a stranger. One of the best ways in which to
make a town attractive with that sort of attraction that will
draw other people to it is for every man and every woman to have
a pleasant word for the people and the town generally. Talk up
your town if you would have it do well. Talk up your town if you
would have others come to you. Talk up your town if you would
feel an interest to it. There is no better way to do it...
[Section of paper missing] ...concern you as to that matter will
turn a good man's influence away from your town and may even
drive him away. At your own fireside, talk up your town. Among
your neighbors, talk up your town. When you come in contact with
strangers, talk up your town. And at your own fireside, among
neighbors, and coming in contact with strangers, talk up the most
potent agency ever set in motion for helping your town.
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Don't make fun of your local paper. It has the possibilities of
being as good as any in the country – and remember that it
reflects the community in which it is published, and it is the
one product that goes to far places bearing the town trade mark.
It deserves the best you can give of active support and
sympathetic understanding.
Give the editor news whether it benefits you or not.
Don't ask him to print it on the front page and just the exact
way you worded it.
Don't worry lest the editor makes too much money. If he's
prosperous, he'll be foolish enough to give his community a
better paper; that's an editor's ambition – that's why he
engages in publicity business.
Tell him when he has a good paper. You are willing to
congratulate your preacher on a good sermon, and your merchant on
an attractive window display. The editor is no less grateful for
a word of praise.
Make it a point to visit the print shop and learn of its
difficulties and complexities. At least that will give you a more
charitable attitude. the paper should not be the product of the
editor solely, but of all those who are interested in it as
friends, contributors, readers or advertisers. – Southland
Farmer
BITS OF LOCAL INFORMATION - Concerning Our People, Business and
Progress in the County and Town.
Christ Birch, wife and family autoed to La Crosse, Monday on a
business call.
Mrs. E.P. Avery and daughter Mrs. Stella Ransom left Sunday by
car, for an extended visit at the Dr. Ransom home.
A.S. Van Landt, chief engineer, Clarinda, Ia., was in New Albin
Tuesday, for an inspection of the Iowa river. W.G. Laurence,
Ambay, Ill., L.C. Mathews, Eric, Ill., E.D. Barr, Lace Crystal,
Minn., and L.A. Matthews, Victor, Iowa, Contractors, accompanied
the chief.
Mrs. Chas. Kester and son, Bobbie, were La Crosse callers Friday.
Mrs. W. Fruechte of Eitzen, Minn., was a passenger from here
Tuesday to Springfield, Minn., where she intends to visit
relatives.
Mrs. C.G. Bock and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Kumpf and granddaughter,
Lois Kumpf, went to Preston, Minn., for a visit with the former's
son, Glen.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson returned to their home in La Crosse after
a few days visit with Mrs. Ross.
Mrs. Nadding and son from Medersville, Iowa, came to make a short
stay at the H. Barker home.
Those who attended insitute at Waukon last week were Emma
Weymiller, Marg. Reburn, Grace Johnson, Margaret Gabbott, Miss
A.J. White and Mr. Gemmel.
Rev. Piper returned Saturday from Davenport, Iowa, where he has
been attending conference.
Edna Wuennecke was a Lansing shopper Saturday.
Teresa Hammel went to Lansing Saturday where she intends to make
a visit with her sister, Mrs. John Becker.
A large crowd from a few of our neighboring towns attended the
dance Friday night.
Guila Greener from Reno was a shopper in our city Saturday.
John Thornton autoed to La Crosse Friday afternoon on business,
returning home Saturday.
After spending a few days at the Leo Colsch home near Lansing
Mrs. N. Colsch, Jr., returned to her home Saturday.
Mrs. Tillotson went to La Crosse Saturday where she intends to
make an extended visit with relatives.
Celia Evans, Erma Glenn and Marie Conley attended the dance here
Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Campbell have returned home after spending the
summer at Elkader, Ia.
Mrs. J.E. Luce came up from Dubuque to spend Sunday at the Weber
home, returning back Monday noon.
Mrs. Pat Hannafin from Caledonia spent Sunday with relatives
here.
Mrs. Conrad Fritz spent a few days at the Anna Fitschen home at
Lansing Monday.
Miss Pearl Pohlman who has been nursing the past five weeks in
Sparta, Wis., came home for a visit with her folks. She intends
to spend a week with her brother, Alfred, at Lansing before
returning to her duties.
Harold Reiser of Winneconne, Wis., who is attending the La Cross
Normal, spent a few days at the Kester home.
Mike Moore and Mrs. L. Metille were Lansing callers Sunday.
Peter Hirth was taken to the St. Francis hospital last week. We
are unable to find the cause of his illness, but wish him a
speedy recovery.
A six o'clock dinner was served at the J.B. Pohlman home in honor
of Mrs. C. Fritz. Mrs. Anna Fitschen was also present at the
dinner.
Dr. Frederickson and Alfred Pohlman autoed here from Lansing
Sunday to spend the day at the J.B. Pohlman home.
Miss Peggy Welsh began her term of school Monday. Here's wishing
her wonderful success.
Our friend, Chas. Hartley, and his brother, Walter, returned
Sunday from Borup, Minn., where they were visiting their uncle,
John Lahey.
Mrs. Chas. Kloety of Arcadia, Wis., is a guest at the Niclai home
this week.
A.W. Strumpell is visiting at the A.G. Gerling home this week.
E.S. Rice left Tuesday for Minneapolis, Minn., to take in the
dairy show.
L. Busching and Elmer Bente of Elkader, Iowa, were numbered among
our hunters Sunday.
Dick Twite and Clifford Gantenbein were hunting Sunday and claim
they got 21 squirrels. That's doing good, boys.
A line of winter New York Pattern Hats just received; also a lot
of Hats which I am selling for $2.00. The Priscilla Dean Tams in
all the latest colors. – Veronica Lager
Fred Scarbro, the Eitzen buttermaker, and his wife, boarded the
train here Tuesday to attend the dairy show in Minneapolis, Minn.
Veronica Lager departed Tuesday for a visit at the A.A. Fessler
home at La Crosse.
Miss Julia Murphy of Salem, Mass., came for a few weeks' visit
with relatives here.
Dr. Fred Brainard, chiropractor, will be at the New Albin House
each day from 9 to 12 a.m. Palmer System Chiropractor.
Prices of Furnitue have greatly reduced. Now is the time to buy.
D.J. Ryan, Furniture and Undertaking.
SCHOOL NOTES
The Senior class has selected November 25th, the day after
Thanksgiving, for the presentation of their play, "The Old
Oaken Bucket."
The business men of the town have contracted to have a Lyceum
here this winter. The ticket sale will be made by the school
children. Any amount above the gurantee will be given to the
school. We need funds in the athletic treasury, so let's all get
behind this winter course and boost.
This week ends the first six weeks, and the pupils are busy
taking their examinations. Perhaps they believe in the old adage,
"A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can
answer."
Basketball practice is going stronger than before. The prospects
for a winning team have been greatly increased by the appearance
of Paul Meyer, who is candidate for center.
Two new pupils have enrolled at the high school within the week.
Paul Meyer and Franklin Middendorf.
DORCHESTER
Miss Frances Eisenla spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Eisenla.
Mike Sieren of Mabel, Minn., is visiting with the Max J. teff
family.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. James Schwartzhoff was christened
at St. Patrick's church and was given the name of Carroll James.
Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Schwartzhoff were sponsors.
The baseball game played at Bear Creek Sunday with the Dorchester
team vs. Bear Creek resulted in another victory for Dorchester,
the score being 9 to 12. Dorchester regulars vs. married men on
local diamond next Sunday, Oct. 17.
A.T. Schwartzhoff was a business caller at Waukon Saturday. He
was accompanied home by his niece, Miss Helen Danaher who had
been attending institute there.
The Roy Sires family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russel Lane.
Mr. Henry Mealley visited friends at Waukon Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. O.A. Klanrud, representing the Robert A. Johnson Co. of
Milwaukee, Wis., was a business caller on L Coppersmith & Son
Monday.
The quarterly conference will be held at the Methodist Episcopal
church at Dorchester Sunday, October 17. Presiding elder, rev.
F.H. Thiel, of Charles City, Iowa, will have charge of this
meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. George Kumpf spent Sunday with the Henry Wenig
family.
Miss Tena Wenig is spending this week at the Wm. Wber home.
Miss Flora Kumpf, who is attending school at New Albin, was a
home visitor from Wednesday, returning to her school work Monday
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Teff and sons, Cris and Hiller, attended the
Forty Hours Devotion at New Albin on Wednesday night of last
week.
MARKET REPORT
Hogs - $6.00-$6.50
Eggs - 34¢
Butter Fat - 45¢
Wheat - $1.00
Corn - 50¢
Rye - 75¢
Barley per cwt. - $1.10
Oats - 35¢
Clover per cwt. - $15.00-$16.00
Timothy per cwt. - $3.00-$3.50
CITY COUNCIL
The regular meeting was held, all members being present. Minutes
were read and approved. The clerk reported the following
collections: City scales receipts, $7.80. The following bills
were presented and ordered paid:
On general fund: Chas. Dougherty, marshal's salary, $60.00;
Electric Light and Power Co., light, 443.40; J.B. Pohlmann, trip
to Waukon, injunction case, $6.39; J.C. Gantenbein, do., $6.39;
J.J. Higgins, do., $6.39; R.F. Jordan, do., $6.30; C.J. Travis,
do., $6.39; total, $148.13.
On road fund: R.F. Jordan, street work, $8.16; August Meyer, do.,
$3.00; Oscar Lenz, do., $3.00; Frank Brennan, do., $9.00; A.D.
Johnson, concrete work, $110.96; total, $134.06.
Sidewalks were ordered constructed at the following places: On
First street at lots No. 67 and 68, on Second street at lots No.
256 and 257.
An ordinance governing the operation of motor vehicles was
passed.
Adjournment.
R.G. May, Clerk
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
Forty Hours Devotion at St. Joseph's church closed Friday
evening. Rev. A.T. Catterlin C.S.S. of Davenport, Ia., officiated
the daily exercises and was very much pleased with the attention
of the congregation.
Father Ryan announced Friday evening that the closed Devotion was
the most successful ever held in New Albin.
Rev. Catterlin departed Saturday with the thanks of the
congregation for his wonderful sermons.
ST. PETER'S CHURCH
The Sunday school will meet at 10:00 a.m. Services in the German
language at 11:00 a.m.
Theophil Stoerker, Pastor
M.E. CHURCH
10:00 a.m., Sunday school.
11:00 a.m., Preaching. Subject: "Hold fast, that which is
good."
7:30 p.m., Preaching. Subject: "The light that
condemns."
A most cordial invitation is attended to our young people to
attend the morning service. The special thought will be the value
of youthful ambitions.
Walter Piper, Pastor
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