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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
5
Guidance on proper flag display tracing its history from 1777 to 1912. Emphasizes correct proportions with 48 stars, correct orientation, placement, and avoidance of obsolete designs. Recommends using white and blue drapery for decorations and elevating the flag’s prominence.
The state weather bureau reports a three month mean temperature of 15.4 degrees, 5.4 below normal and 0.5 warmer than the coldest winter on record. Clarinda in Page county hit 70 degrees on February 23, while Washta in Cherokee county marked 40 below on December 29. State precipitation averaged 0.84 inch monthly and 2.53 inches total, 0.89 inch below normal, with unmelted snowfall totaling 23.9 inches, 34 inches above normal and 6.5 inches above the previous winter’s average.
A. A. Burger, county agent, recovered about 800 bushels of 1916 seed corn hidden on a Black Hawk county farm. The crop was tested vigorous and a county survey to determine seed needs began. The owner claimed 200 bushels, and authorities suspect concealment for profiteering. The seed will be bought and resold to farmers in need.
Seven year old Johnnie Chase nearly sank in quicksand at Caledonia while wading toward a small island in Root River. His cries drew Jack Means who, with a stout pole, pulled him free as he sank to the waist. The boy was extricated unharmed.
Yellow paint was sprayed Thursday night on the residence of J. M. Burns and on the Frank Watzky business in Charles City. Burns recently posted $10,000 bond for Dr. J. Niemack bound over for a grand jury on alleged seditious utterances. Watzky is said to have made pro German statements.
The Sunshine club of Calmar plans a service flag to honor local soldiers. They have gathered 43 names of enlisted Calmar men to be represented on the flag.
A sharp public dispute divides households between those urging conscription for boys and those advocating voluntary service. Community leaders warn on future defense needs while opponents push for personal choice and civilian careers.
A roundup of rural Iowa notices reports the Yankee Robinson circus coming to Cresco on April 26, Fayette Red Cross sale raising 5800 dollars, and a Clayton county association forming. It notes school and road investments, arrests for hoarding flour and sedition, war stamp sales, and local incidents from Cedar Rapids to Guthrie Center.
The appeal urges citizens to show practical patriotism by backing the third Liberty Loan drive. It stresses duty, thrift, and collective effort to fund national defense and support soldiers overseas.
Farm Bulletin urges farmers to test seed corn by single ear test using the Rag Doll method or other methods. Warns weak ears under 85 percent should be weeded out. Reports on Great Dane oats and soy bean planting with silage, plus white grub demonstrations and a campaign against common barberry to curb wheat rust.
Decorah citizens are urged to assist street crews by cleaning gutters and waterways in front of their premises and placing rubbish on higher ground. Mayor Ellis J Hook appeals for war gardens, poultry enclosures, and raised food to save city expenses and aid allies.
Through April the county clerk issued 33 marriage licenses, eight fewer than the prior year. Decorah accounts for nine of the licensed couples, with most addresses listed there.
Mattoon resident Mrs. Robert Allison describes indigestion and constipation causing chest heaviness insomnia and fatigue until Champlin's Tablets relieved the symptoms after a single bottle. Sold by R A Engbertson.
Mrs Idah MecGlone Gibson reports from France on the Red Cross efforts for American troops. She recalls sweaters and socks given to soldiers and the Red Cross motto that every enlistee fights German aggression.
Forecast for April 8 to 18 calls for fair and warmer conditions with local showers expected on Thursday or Friday. The note warns against risking a Poor Corn crop by using untested seeds.
An old saying notes Nature cures while the doctor takes the fee but chamberlain’s cough remedy aids healing. It relieves lungs liquifies mucus and quiets cough helping Nature restore health. Sold by R A Engbertson Ady.
The message urges Liberty Bond investments to keep faith with soldiers in the trenches and boost morale for an early triumph.
Peruvian furniture factories seek small electric woodworking machinery. Some outfits already use machines from Belgium and Germany. The home sitting room outshines the standing room in the best theater.
This wartime call urges readers to back the nation by buying Liberty Bonds. It contrasts wealth with the duty to help fund troops and ensure no new cracks in the Liberty Bell. The message appeals to civic pride and financial support for service members.
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