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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
3
Victory mood grows as Winneeshiek County exceeds its third Liberty Loan goal by over 50 percent with $713,000 subscribed and more ahead. Decorah bankers predicted a wide range, from $600,000 to near a million, while townships work to complete their quotas and readers are urged to buy or increase bond purchases immediately.
The past week contributions to Belgian relief include Winneshiek Hotel Co. dance 14.55 and Mrs M D Wells 21.13, Helping Hand society 15.00, 8.00 from Mrs L G Helgeson home entertainment, Hesper branch Chas Smith treasurer 25.00, and 6.25 memberships. Thanks issued to Dr C L Topliff for store room use on Water street during clothing collection.
Effie Shannon appeared at the Lyric theater in Decorah last Friday in Her Boy a patriotic wartime drama. The veteran actress is noted for mother roles and was visiting Decorah years ago with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A C Ferren.
The April term of the District Court was postponed by one day due to Judge Hobson's death. Judge Kintzinger of Dubuque presides Tuesday afternoon and will remain for the rest of the week and possibly next week.
The Civic Club of Decorah urges residents to plow vacant lots into gardens to aid winter stores and reduce cannery demand. Details on securing garden space are provided by ward leaders, and rentals may apply. Citizens are urged to buy Liberty bonds and seeds to support the war effort.
A World War I letter from Red describes meeting an American woman in a Salvation Army hall in France on March 11 1918. He notes chocolate, a khaki wearing friend, and jokes about currency and lice described as seam squirrels. He mentions Stanley Swierchowski, chess, and plans to write more often.
Decorah and its contribtuary area packed twenty one cases of men women and children clothing totaling eight thousand three hundred fifty eight pieces. The Red Cross chapter led by Mrs M D Wells organized the shipment to Bing hampton New York with daily sewing and repairs to ready garments.
Four hundred people attended the Monday Club exhibit at The Music Shop showing Bel gian relief work. Club members spent January onward making dresses petti coats and hoods for Belgian children orphaned by war. Items were donated scraps and ribbon were used. beauty noted as well as utility. About one hundred dollars from receipts will fund further shipments.
Arrangements are made for a patriotic meeting at eight o'clock Friday evening in Decorah with Dr J Olson of Luther College to speak on Why We are at War. The Decorah Merchants Band and Loren Singing Society will provide music. The public is invited and urged to buy liberty bonds. Clean Up Day May 1 follows.
A Decorah man hauled oil to Harmony twenty miles away and returned to work by two oclock, illustrating how automobiles and motor trucks shorten travel and boost efficiency. The Harmony bank is under construction with much material arriving by train to Decorah and then by truck to Harmony.
A new flag is proudly flying from the courthouse flagpole replacing the old frayed banner that had hung there long. The fresh flag presents a fine appearance and stands as a symbol for the community.
The National Bank of Decorah calf club has placed 56 high grade Holsteins with county youths and has 30 more applications, with a goal of 100 calves before closing.
The notice boasts new military cut suits for young men with modern styles and affordable prices. It highlights updated designs and attractive value for shoppers seeking contemporary menswear options.
Water levels in the Upper Town river are at their lowest for the season in years. The Upper Iowa Power Company operated its dams for lights last Saturday but switched to steam power afterward. Also notice a prompt to begin preserving eggs before prices rise with an egg preserver available at Parman's Drug Store and new neckwear at Bear's.
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