Many Residents Travel for Visits and Medical Care
Purely personal notices list Sivert Larsen seeking treatment in Rochester and numerous visits among residents. Names include I C Tarvestad, Borger Hanson, W H Renken, Miss Marie McCarthy, Burton Adams, C P Birkele, Mrs E L Wright, Miss Lillian Baker, Miss Henrietta Daly, Mrs R H Burr, Miss Blanche Marlow, Mrs C Fitzsimons, Ed Straka, John Alstad, Andrew Blockhouse, Martin Hesseth, Andrew Eide, Mrs M Thompson, A O Nesseth, Miss Ida Moore, Mrs John Protheroe, Mr and Mrs Arthur Laudel, Mrs N Shullard, Mrs D Riley, Misses Elizabeth Byrnes and Jul Korsrud, Mrs W C Duffy, and many others visiting relatives or traveling to Chicago, Cresco, Decorah, Nashville, Cleveland, or staging medical trips and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivert Larsen
Rochester
I. C. Tarvestad
Decorah
Albert Lea
Borger Hanson
Stephens, Minn
W. H. Renken
Chicago
Marie McCarthy
Tama
Iowa
M.s. Burton H. Adams
C. P. Birkele
Nose Ferryville
Wis
E. L. Wright
Minneapolis
B. A. Slocum
Lillian
Dorothy Baker
Osage
C. E. Bucknam
Henrietta Daly
Cresco
8. P. Fuller
R. H. Burr
Sam Glenn
A. Sperati
Tacoma
Wash
Paolo Sperati
Blanche Marlow
Orleans
Minn
Wm. Barnett
C. Fitzsimons
St. Paul
Albert Hammersness
Ed. Straka
Camp Grant
John Alstad
Andrew Blockhouse
Martin Hesseth
Andrew Eide
Nashville
Tenn
M. Thompson
Marié
Rothsay
A. O. Nesseth
Middle River
L. D. Matteson
Clair
N. N. Quandahl
Vof
Mason City
Ruth Olson
Jasper
Quandahl
C. Trecinski
Kenmare
N. D
Nancy Bailey
Grand Forks
T. A. Jayne
Bertha Ratcliffe
McGregor
Blanche
Hazel Bernatz
Ruth Neff
Bertha Bernatz
Hans Aaker
Fargo
Gilbertson
Martha
Ada
Winneshiek County
Clara
Margaret Wollan
Glenwood
Mra. A. M. Rovelstad
Cyrus Barfoot
Sam Harris
Postville
Miller Enters Banking in Fostoria
R H Miller leaves Decorah for Clay County to join Citizens Savings Bank of Fostoria as cashier after both bank officers join the national army. His removal severs local ties, while Mrs Miller and children stay in Decorah to run the Economy store until they join him later, Decorah's loss, Fostoria's gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Miller
Clay County
Citizens Savings Bank of
99 year old Daubney works harvest field for record county feat
John Daubney, visiting relatives in Pleasant township, spent several hours shocking grain in an oat field last Wednesday. At 99, he remained hale and hearty, prompting the paper to call it a county record unlikely to be matched nationwide this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daubney
Walter Daubney
Pleasant Township
John
United States
Local Contractor Will E Stibring In Decorah On Business
Will E Stibring of Minneapolis visited Decorah this week on business. He has operated his own contracting firm since spring and offers services beyond standard contracting including design and appraisal. He aims to provide a broad set of services to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will E. Stibring
Minneapolis
Decorah
Will
Rev James L Whalen Named First Lieutenant Chaplain
The Chicago papers announce Rev James L Whalen of Cresco and Decorah has been accepted as chaplain in the national army and given the appointment of first lieutenant. He is liable to be called at any time and possibly sent overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James L. Whalen
Cresco
Decorah
National Army
Officer George McCall Seeks Home on Furlough
Wire from New York reports George McCall of the U S 8 Wainwright is on furlough and on the way home from British waters where he has been chasing submarines since early in the year. He is expected to arrive today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCall
U. S
Wainwright
New York
Mrs Bertha Mott Heads to New York on Buying Trip
Mrs Bertha Mott leaves Decorah for New York for her regular fall buying trip for Mott & Co. stores. She is accompanied by her daughter Miss Anna Mott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Ellinghoe
Alma
Bertha Mott
New York
Mott & Co
Decorah
Cresco
Miss Anna Mott
Big Iowa Fair Promises Great Attractions for All
The piece touts Iowa’s largest fair with attractions described as four times the price of admission. It invites visitors to enjoy quality clothing at Bear’s store as part of the fair experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bear's
Fire damages store stock in basement blaze
Sunday morning smoke poured from the basement under the front door of John G. Schimming's store. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after about an hour, caused by rubbish in the basement. Damages affected the soda fountain and stock, with ownership by John Finn and insurance settlements handled by David Benjamin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Schimming
Telephone Company
John Finn
David Benjamin
Springfield
Schimming
Homecoming Report From Ben Bear On War Talk In New York
Ben Bear returns from New York to Winneshiek County recounting pervasive war talk and sightings of soldiers and sailors in the streets. He notes the Winneshiek County Red Cross Pig Club is well known there and impressed businessmen with club figures and accounts, hoping to meet farmer contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
New York
Winneshiek County Red Cross Pig Club
Sons Arrive Safely. News From World War I Mail
Postal cards and ecards report Edwin McMasters arriving in France and England via base hospital No 14 and Expedit Army post in New York. Messages also reach the Blounts and A R Coffeen with news of sons in France and England and a description of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. McMasters
New York
Edwin McMasters
France
Addres
Expeditionary Force
EF. R. Blount
Edwin
England
A. R. Coffeen
Chas
Altfillisch
Decorah Lawyer Joins War Risk Insurance Bureau
Roger W. Cooley, professor of law at the University of North Dakota since 1911, left for Washington to assist the bureau of war risk insurance as general counsel staff. He receives a year's leave from UND. among his colleagues will be Dean William R. Vance of the University of Minnesota Law School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Vance
Law School
University of Minnesota
Winneshiek Casualties From Overseas War
Word reached Burr Oak that Claude Robinson died in France on July 15 due to pneumonia in a hospital. Edward Halvorson, son of Evan Halvorson, was wounded at the front with details of his condition not learned. Both were early Winneshiek volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Robinson
Burr Oak
France
Edward Halvorson
Evan Halvorson
Burr Oak Township
Bread volumes at Decorah bakery reach 1500 loaves
One Decorah bakery produced 1500 loaves in a single day last Saturday. A large batch baked early disappeared before noon and a second batch nearly sold out by closing time, illustrating the bakery's high output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Home Awaiting Transfer for Returning U S Soldier
Guy Thayer arrived home Tuesday evening from the U S government clinic at Norfolk Virginia. He is on temporary release until called and is designated for a transfer but his destination is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Thayer
Norfolk
Obituaries for Mrs. Dora Solum and Mrs. James Tillinghast
Mrs. Dora Solum of Fergus Falls Minnesota passed away at St Luke's hospital at age 42. Funeral services were held in the F N F E L church with Rev Askevold officiating and interment in the Norwegian cemetery. Her survivors include her husband Andrew J Solum a son two brothers and a sister. Mrs James B Tillinghast of Freeport Ohio died at her home after several weeks illness. Funeral services were conducted at the Freeport Methodist church led by Rev A R Grant. Clark Tillinghast was named as her survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Fergus Falls
Minn
Andrew J. Solum
Secorah
Askevold
Dora Hanson
Norway
America
Hans Jacob Hanson
Howard
Winneshiek County
Pelican Rapids
Andrew
Northfield
George
Decorah
Loren
James B. Tillinghast
Freeport
Ruth Law Starts Tour via Malvern Ahead of Decorah Stop
Aviator Ruth Law begins her Midwest tour heading to Decorah after a stop in Malvern near Council Bluffs. Citizens there plan a patriotic celebration and guarantee her price to ensure a large crowd. She will follow a Western road from Council Bluffs to Mason City with about forty eight hours to reach Decorah after Malvern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Law
Decorah
Malvern
Council Bluffs
Miss Law
Mason City
Thicronighh
Heat Wave Sweeps Iowa Regions Reaching Highs
A hot Sunday left Decorah at 87 while Clarinda hit 113 the state’s peak. Des Moines rose to 110 with 103 on Monday afternoon and Keokuk at 108. The heat and dry soil threaten corn across the southwest, as Mr. Reed warns of potential disaster. Swimmers flocked to local holes on a great day for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Clarinda
Des Moines
Keokuk
Reed
Pershing's Crusaders film shown in Star week
Robert J. Relf announces the first US War feature Pershing's Crusaders to screen at the Star theatre on Aug 12 13 and 14. Winneshiek County service members are invited to submit photographs for the Gallery of Pershing's Crusaders from Winneshiek County to be displayed during the exhibition. Photos may be left at the Star ticket office or Relf's store and will be returned in good condition via F J Billow's window display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Pershing
Star Theatre
Winneshiek
Winneshi County
F. J. Billow
Star
the Star
Relf’s
Valdez College Opens Monday August 26
Valdez College begins Monday August 26 offering a six month course in bookkeeping shorthand and typewriting with full tuition ten dollars a month. The program targets students aged sixteen to twenty seeking practical education and quicker job placement due to high demand for office help. Enrollment urged for August 26 with catalog on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldez College
Peter Johnson Sons Exhibit at Winneshiek County Fair
Promote protection, comfort, convenience and labor saving goods for farmers at the Win neshiek County Fair. Visitors are invited to inspect new goods during fair week and other times at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Peter Johnson & Sons
Greater Iowa address outlines association work and anti league stance
H E Moss of Des Moines spoke to 300 in Decorah on Tuesday about the Greater Iowa Association's origins and achievements. He described its fight against the Nonpartisan League and urged active civic involvement to support a bigger, better Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Moss
Des Moines
Greater Iowa Association
Moss
Camp Dodge
Decorah
Greater Town Association
Association
League
State Council of Defense
America
Cedar Falls Man Becomes Decorian
Claude Doak once Cedar Falls councilman and head of Cedar Falls Transfer & Storage has accepted a traffic manager role with Adams Seed Company of Decorah Iowa. He leaves Standard Manufacturing Company to join the Decorah firm and earns praise from friends for his service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Doak
Cedar Falls Transfer & Storage Company
Adams Seed Company
Decorah
Iowa
Doak
Standard Manufacturing Co
Claude Doak
Ham
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Cleveland
Ohio
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Excelsior Springs, Mo
Ruby
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Marion
M. D. Wells
Herman Smith
Texas
Mr. Smith
G. D. Bollman
Curtis
Lake Okoboji
Anna Hanson
Madison
Peter Johnson
Idella Bakke
Stoughton
E. J. Parman
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Allamakee- Winneshiek
Ida B. Wise Smith
F. L. Thompson
Luck
J. C. Beard
Bess Beard
R. H. Tracy
Bertha Mae
Alice Tracy
Fred Bell
W. F. Baker
Home Again
Washington
Curtin
Robert J. Relf
Valdez College
Greater Iowa
Cedar Falls
Merital Mineral Oil
E.J. Parman
Meritos Remedies
Bear’s
Queen Quality
and Mayer
K. I. Haugen’s
Big Daylight Store
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