Candidacy notices for Iowa state and county offices
A series of political announcements from local residents declaring candidacy for State Senator and various Iowa legislature seats in the June 1918 primaries. Names include H. L. Spaulding W. M. Strand Ellis J. Hook H. A. Pleasant Two Melvin Allison C. L. Saxvik A. T. Holton Matt Bakken and others with appeals for Republican electors support and voter confidence.
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Iowa
Winneshiek County
Ellis J. Hook
H. A. HO
Saxvik
Sth
A. T. Holton
Matt
BE. F. Bakken
County News Briefs from Decorah Area 1918
Community notes list illnesses such as pneumonia and sickroom visits across Decorah Hesper Mabel Burr Oak Granville Guilford and Glencoe. Various residents including Mrs Henry Pearson John McMillan and John W Johnson are mentioned with visitors, travel, funerals for Albert Torgerson and a large turnout for the O L Hutchins U S church tea.
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Decorah Area
April 22 1918 report lists Harold Hallman sick with mumps and numerous visits and social calls in Decorah Freeport Burr Oak and Glenwood scenes. It notes church services canceled due to weather and announces upcoming Sunday services Junior Red Cross event and funeral attendance for Mrs J A Headington with distance guests from What Cheer Florence and Rukstad families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hallman
Vernie Deremo
Decorah
Slater
Mason City
Nelson
O. W. Derémo
Our Village
Lester Pearson
Freeport
Ray Bulmer
Pleasant
8. Warn
Thomas Mall
Clay Hill
Mary Delaney
Elmore Kirkland
New Hampton
Little Lynn Gross
Caroline Gross
Claude Hall
C. A. Funke
Elmore Bertossa
Hubert Funke
Freeport School
Red Cross
Riverbend
Yeoman Hall
J. A. Headington
M. FE
Harrington
What Cheer
Iowa
Abe Rukstad
John Rukstad
Hans Rukstad
Herman Stee
Paul Stee
Florence
Madison residents flock to Decorah and Lime Springs for visits and shopping
Madison township residents like A T Istad Carl Owen Olga Berg and many others travel to Decorah for shopping and visits. Townsfolk attend family gatherings and church events while Liberty bond quotas see local support with subscriptions more than doubling.
Local Notes From Fort Atkinson April 23 1918
Fort Atkinson residents and visitors are listed with names from Calmar Decorah Postville and St Paul. Obituary for Mrs Anna Martinek recounts Bohemia birth June 29 1845, marriage 1876, four children, funeral at St John's church with Rev Dragoon. extended family attends in St Paul Winona Mason City Manly and Blooming Prairie.
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Jan Tubek
Calmar
Albert Bulgren
John, Humnker
Karl Knight
Decorah
Staska
Yorkie
Adolph Hrushka
Dick Behrens
Postville
Jeremiah
John Schleier
Martin Meyer
Edward Budke
Frank Benesh
St. Paul
Anna Martinek
Anna Hrubersz
Bohemia
Spillville
Albert Martinek
John
Deed
Jos. Sindelar
Anna
J.tomesh
Mike Hrubets
Winona
Joe Hrubets
Blooming Prairie
Frank Trubetz
Mason City
Jos
Bedner James
John Hrubets
Manly
Sindelar
High Ridge Social Notes from Decorah and Ossian
Andrew Lee visited Decorah on Friday and Saturday. Bovang family and Clarissa called in Decorah. Miss Martha Holten staying with sister Mrs Adolph Gullickson. Mabel Haugen sewed for Mrs Andrew Nelson. Local youths attended Y P S at James Gullickson's. Agnes Roe returned from La Crosse hospital stay. Hove sisters Rose Rebecca Hove guests at Nelson's. Emma Larson returned home after weeks at A Lee home. Jeanette Danielson visited Ossian sister Mrs Anton Larson. Hans Teslow Geo Hamre and Mabel Estrem visited Gullickson over Sunday. Funeral attendance for Mrs Hendrickson south of Ossian.
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Andrew Lee
Decorah
Bovang
Clar‘issa
Martha Holten
Adolph Gullickson
Mabel Haugen
Andrew Nelson
James Gullickson
Agnes Roe
la Crosse
Andrew Hove
Rose
Rebecca Hove
Nelson
Emma Larson
Local Social Calls Reported Across Decorah Area
A 1918 record lists residents making visits to neighbors and families in Decorah and nearby areas. Names include John Sime Nels Falder Lewis Lawson Sever Borsheim Albert Peterson Bertie Borsheim Melvin Peterson Carl Tosten Tom Johnson and others with calls spanning April 1918 and surrounding days.
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John Sime
Nels Falder
Lewis Lawson
Bertie Borsheim
Peterson Brothers
Amond Borsheim
Bertie
Decorah
Albert Peterson
Sever Borsheim
Carl Tosten
Melvin Peterson
Lars Peterson
Alvin Bulmer
Gretley
Tom Johnson
Watertown
T. Tostenson
P. Borsheim
Peter Dinger
Local Family News and Social Notes from the Area
August Baltz visits relatives for a few days. John Kane travels from Tama to manage farm interests. Alford family from Toledo visits Marion Burns. Mrs. Ann Eliza Green and family visit in Dubuque. Moving pictures to open April 27 with The Wolf and His Mate. J C Shepard and Irene Green wed at Calmar. Shepard leaves for Ankeny after marriage. Auto Windshields at PRASTMARK'S.
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August Baltz
W. HL. Haefner
Ralph
St. Paul
Carl
Alford
Toledo
Marion Burns
Kane
Tama Oes
J. P
George Bachelder
Canada
Ann Eliza Green
A. Green
Bernice
Irene Green
Dubuque
F. H. Lambert
Donald Steinhelber
Minneapolis
W. K
Pleasant View Cemetery Association
Sarah Sphar
W. K. Riggs
C. L W. W. Club
Jixvin Allen
Postville
Bessie Riggs
Shepard
Alton Lambert
Clarence
Camp Pike
Ark
Moving Pictures
J. C. Shepard
Calmar
Sp. m
North Madison Social Notes and Visits From April 22 1918
Community reminders list visits among residents including Olga Simonson with Katherine Thompson, Mrs. Albert Foulsaas with Mrs. Carl Haga, Mrs. Ole Christen at G Blekeberg's, and others. The Ladies Aid met in the church basement, and several neighbors hosted or visited friends and sick residents during the week.
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G. Thompson
C. Blekeberg
Olga Simonson
Katherine Thompson
Albert Foulsaas
Carl Haga
Ole Christen
G. Blekeberg
Ladies’ Aid
Anna Holstad
G. G. Howden
Henry
Ridgeway
Anna Tolstadt
Lena
John Fulsaas
Jordah
Tagri Fulsaas
Henrietta Bakken
Maurice Hovden
G. G. Hovden
Ridgeway Notes Include Visits and Church Services
April 23 1918 entries list Mrs C Hanson Cresco visitor and various locals visiting Decorah Waterville and Fayette. The Y P S of the Synod church met at Lincoln Church. Preaching to be held next Sunday at Morgan church and Ridgeway with Sunday school at Ridgeway.
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C. Hanson
Cresco
Rob Mackburn
Stewart
Moen
Albert Lea
Adela Fosse
Y. P
Ehurch
Lincoln Church
Nettie Gunderson
Decorah
Clarence Leikvold
Waterville
Spr. Jordahl
Geo. Lomen
Kirschman
M. Lew Hathaway
Fayette
Mershon
Craig
Minnesota
M. FE
Morgan Church
Libbey
Ridgeway
Epworth League and Church Activities Highlight Local News
Epworth League at 7 15 announces evening service at 8. Mrs L P Anderson and Elsie moved into a recently purchased home from Albert Albertson. John K Howden returns from Camp Dodge to visit ill son Olwen. Advent Bible class hosts a pleasant gathering at Chas Beucher home. Hovey family attends funeral in Lime Springs. Dagmar Jordahl visits Decorah before returning to teaching nearby.
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L. P. Anderson
Elsie
Albert Albertson
John K. Howden
Camp Dodge
Olwen
Chas
Beucher
O. P. Hovey
O. C. Hovey
Lime Springs
Raise Cane This Spring Wisconsin County Agent Urges
Winneshiek County officials urge residents to plant Early Amber Cane for sorghum to alleviate sugar shortages. Seed distribution via Agricultural College and local agents will supply cane seed, with mills planned countywide. Projections claim 100 to 150 gallons per acre and near sugar pound for pound. Also promote seed corn and crib corn, urging ample seed and planting of corn, potatoes, and substitutes for wheat to ensure food stability this year.
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Winneshiek County
United States
Agricultural College
Winneshick
Towa
Winneshiek
What the Red Cross Means
Isaac P F Marcosson extols the Red Cross as essential to the war effort. He shares experiences from six armies and fronts, urging universal support and donations. He notes memberships available at county chapters and Decorah treasurer offices, calling for men and women to join.
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Isaac FP
Marcosson
Red Cross
Red Chapters
Decorah
Bear
Price Fixed for Seed Corn By Iowa Food Administration
Iowa government sets the maximum seed corn price at 10.00 per bushel. Sellers are urged to observe this cap and comply in sales. Co. J. Weiser of the Food Administration notes the price rule and reminds the public of its in effect.
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Government of
Iowa
Co. J. Weiser
Food Administration
Iowa Block Silo Ad Promises Durable Grain Storage
Farmers urged to buy a Silo with wind proof and decay proof design. D Paine advertises the Iowa Block Silo claiming best value and inviting inquiries and prices. The ad also notes a phone contact and local address. The US employs 70 000 rural school teachers.
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Iowa
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