Patriotic Meeting Planned for Decorah Friday Evening
A patriotic gathering is planned for Decorah Friday at 7 30 pm with music by Luther College Concert Band Devorah Merchants Band Decorah Drum Corps and speakers including Mayor E J Hook Capt H H Green and Capt W S Hart The event may move to the opera house if weather is uncooperative An honor roll lists local enlistments from Winneshiek County with many names from Decorah Ossian Fort Atkinson Calmar and Spillville.
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Decorah
Luther College
Devorah Merchants
E. J. Hook
Boys of
BOIT
Boit Cccesentsesesenvecnnsl Capt. H. H. Green Capt. 2Nd Iowa Infantry
Georgia
W. S. Hart
Waukon
Uncle Sam
Gen. Allen
A. S
Court House
Opera House
Winneshiek County
Nels Nelson
Towa
Alf
Tufte
Iowa
Clarence Severson
Palmer Anderson
Leo
Lowa
Fred Sobolik
Ossian
Russell Gilbert
Roy’ Haviland
Leonard Johnson
Earl Boyle
Kovarik
Spillville
Geo
Chizek
Fort Atkinson
John Back
Harry Peterson
Theo, Brockman
Joe Brockman
John E. Pavlovek
Victor Valenta
Calmar
John Hosper
Refrigeration and Wheat Seed Demand Report
Mr Summers of Chi visited last week to inspect the Henry Haas meat market refrigeration system. An ammonia cooled box maintains 36 degrees above zero, better for meat than ice, with frost lined around pipes. John Bernatz notes wheat will be sown more in Winneshiek county this season after strong seed wheat inquiries. Ice Cave Mills reports selling large amounts of seed wheat and farmers selling seed rather than to mills to aid a food shortage. Their main difficulty will be in the matter of hep.
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Mr. Summers
Chi
Henry Haas
John Bernatz
Winneshiek
Ice Cave
Hep
Better Mail Service From Eastern Routes
The likelihood of liquor shipments being cut off suggests improved mail service from the east. The eastern mail will arrive by the train due at 10 50, and previous large beer consignments from Prairie du Chien caused the 10 05 Calmar main-line train to wait. With shipments cut off, the local train can stay on schedule.
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Prairie du Chien
Calmar
Wireless stations dismantled in Decorah area
Two wireless telegraph stations near Decorah have been dismantled. Milton Hiller ordered the removal at the St Cloud hotel, and Luther College’s station was taken down as well.
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Decorah
Milton Hiller
St. Cloud
Luther College
Grinnell Inventor Receives Iceless Refrigerator Patent
Edwin R. Talley, a Grinnell inventor, has been awarded a patent for an iceless refrigerator. The device cools without ice or chemicals, using compressed air kept automatically at the correct temperature to refrigerate.
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Edwin R. Talley
Grinnell
John Prefers Mules in Farm Team Purchase
John McMillen of Hesper visited town Tuesday returning from Oelwein with a team of large mules bought there. He now owns eleven mules and says he prefers them over horses for all around farm uses.
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John McMillen
Hesper
Oelwein
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money
A printed offer urges readers to mail a slip to Foley and Company at 2835 Sheffield Avenue Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets through Engbertson's Pharmacy with instructions to include name and address clearly.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Engbertson
Iowa Liquor Delivery Chaos as Courts Split Opinions
Decorah and Iowa face a liquor crisis as federal and state courts clash over prohibited shipments. Delivery lines halted by orders from Attorney General Havner and court rulings split, tossing Des Moines routes into confusion. Draymen scramble to complete Friday and Saturday consignments before midnight, barrels vanish, and legal actions loom.
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State of
Iowa
Congress
Federal Court of Appeals
Rock Island Railroad
Des Moines
Express
Carpenter
Chicago
Warning Letters Flood The U S Marshal In Iowa
United States marshal E R Moore reports receiving scores of letters daily listing names of people who spoke against the war before and after the declaration. He has hundreds of names and expects more by week’s end. He warns such abuse of the president, Congress, and nation will be punished under strict instructions.
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E. R. Moore
United States
Iowa
Surprise smoke at Upper Town plant proved generator test
On Wednesday morning residents saw smoke from the Upper Town Electric Light plant. Officials clarified the plume came from testing a new generator, while Mr. Duncan noted ample spring water powered the wheels but not excess. He added the company burned $18,000 worth of coal last winter to maintain lights in Decorah, Cresco, and Waukon due to low water.
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Upper Town Electric Light Company
Mr. Duncan
Decorah
Cresco
Waukon
Scenic Iowa spots named by Prof Shimek for parks
Professor Bohumil Shimek of the State University of Iowa cites fifteen Iowa locations for state parks highlighting scenic beauty game preservation and scientific value. He lists sites along the Mississippi in Clayton and Winneshiek counties including Bluffton Canoe Creek and Hesper, urging citizen support.
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Iowa
Bohumil Shimek
Department of Botany
State University of Iowa
Shimek
Clayton County
Bluffton
Wineshok County
Winneshiek County
Canoe Creek
Hesper
Flags Tearing Disorder Leads to Multiple Fines in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids central residence district, during revelry, Lester Van Alst Edward Bachman and Harold Watton were fined 100 dollars and costs each in Police Court for tearing down flags. Robert Bachman Victor Mervaux William Bachman and Roy Levert were fined 25 dollars each. United States Marshal Healy may pursue the case, urging early enlistment or heavy consequences for eligible offenders.
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Joy
Cedar Rapids
Lester van Alst
Edward Bachman
Harold Watton
Robert Bachman
Victor Mervaux
William Bachman
Roy Leverteet
United States
Healy
Thompson's West Water shop displays new showroom
The article notes H F Thompson on West Water street improving his business with a new showroom in the southwest corner to display goods and accessories. The lane’s appearance is enhanced and the office jack remains commodious for handling the work. An advertisement touts Dyspepsia cure by Bar Dock Blood Bitters sold at drug stores for $1.00.
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H. F. Thompson
West Water Street
Thompson
America
Spring Arrives as Martins Return in City
Spring has come with milder warmth and a Tuesday 70 degree hour mark. A morning April shower nourished the grass, and martins were seen flying over the city, signaling the season.
Luther College Opens Baseball Season With Platteville Visit
The Luther College baseball team begins its regular season tomorrow afternoon April 20 at 3:30. The visiting team is Platteville Normal from Wisconsin. Luther faces several new and fast teams this year, and the host promises strong play.
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Luther College
Platteville
Wis
Luther
Suffocated in Silo at Local Farm
The body of Hugh Irvine, an elderly worker on the Jack Irvine farm three miles southwest of Oelwein, was found in a silo after contents collapsed, causing suffocation. Dr Patti son attended. resuscitation efforts failed. Also, Ossian mourns Catherine Figge, 68, who died of arteriosclerosis at her home last Thursday.
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Hugh Irvine
Jack Irvine
Oelwein
Pattison
Ossian
Catherine Figge
Extreme Cold Grips Town After Sprinkling Cart Passes
Early Friday morning, April 13, residents found ice on the pavement after the sprinkling cart. W. F. Baker reports the night thermometer fell to 24 degrees, colder than any average since 1814 and 12 degrees below the typical minimum. Coal fires needed replenishing, unusual for this season.
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W. F. Baker
Flags Displayed Along Water Street In Bearer Week
Citizen notes counting ninety two American flags along Water Street last week urging more flags to be displayed on buildings and in windows to show spirit.
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Water Street
Decorah Fire Department Holds Annual Banquet at City Hall
The Decorah fire department held its annual banquet at city hall last night with nearly all members in attendance. They report a good time. Die Eggs Wanted at highest market prices phone 71 Reum's Market.
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Decorah
Reum
Civic Club elects officers and discusses war relief work
The Civic Club met in the Rest Room on April 12 1917 with a treasurer report showing receipts from memberships and donations totaling 42550 and disbursements for the Rest Room and related services. Officers elected for 1917 include President Mellie Curtin Vice President Mae Algyer Treasurer Abbie B Weiser Secretary Katherine Hutchinson Auditor Ida Eastman. The 1917 program focuses on Rest Room and War Relief work and invites nonmembers to join.
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Civic Club
E. Bear
Lao
Smith
M. Harmon
G. F. Baker
J. Weiser
Park
Upper Town Power Co
Schlitter
Mellie Curtin
Mae Algyer
Abbie B. Weiser
Katherine Hutchinson
Ida Eastman
T. C. Hutchinson
Festina Thrives With New General Store Addition
Festina, a small German-named village in Washington township, lies in the south west part of the county. It now hosts five general stores as of this year, including a new one built by Mr. Lansing, while local farmers also prosper.
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Festina
Washington Township
Lansing
Weekly Weather Report Highlights Wide Temperature Range
The past week showed highs from 48 to 80 with five clear days and two partly cloudy. A drizzle occurred on the 7th and an April shower on the 18th, while the weekly average maximum reached 59.4, seven tenths below the standard.
Notice in Probate for Lennon Will in Decorah Iowa
A probate notice directs all concerned to appear at the Court House on April 24 1917 at 9:00 am to show cause why the will of Joseph M Lennon late of Decorah township Winneshiek county Iowa should not be admitted to probate. The notice is dated April 18 1917 and issued by Clerk E J Moore with Boice and Hook as attorneys.
Decorah Markets Prices Reach World Record Heights
Decorah market update shows barley from 81.20 to 1.25, oats 65c, corn 1.15, timothy 4.50 to 5.00, flour 3.15 to 3.25, potatoes 3.15 and up. Hogs quoted at 15.50 to 16.25, described as the highest price ever quoted in Decorah or worldwide.
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Decorah
Fire damages home after stove explodes in Fourth ward
Sunday afternoon a kerosene stove exploded at the home of George Blaess in the Fourth ward. The blaze burned a door and caused other damage. Firemen arrived to extinguish the flames. no injuries were reported.
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Fourth Ward
George Blaess
Probate hearing for John Greer will in Winneshiek Iowa
The court schedules a probate hearing at the Winneshiek county courthouse in Decorah for April 24 1917 at 9:00 a m to determine the validity of the purported last will and testament of John Greer deceased of Decorah township Readers are summoned to appear and show cause if any why the will should not be admitted to probate. De Moore Clerk of District Court Willett Nelson Attorneys.
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John Greer
Decorah Township
Winneshiek County
Iowa
de Moore
Willett & Nelson
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