New Draft Law Ready With Broad 18 to 45 Draft Provisions
The new administration manpower bill prepared by Secretary Baker with the president’s approval would extend the selective service act to all men aged 18 to 45, authorizing the president to call them into service in a specified sequence. It requires universal registration, allows exemptions for essential industry and agriculture, and aims for quick congressional action after summer recess.
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Washington
New Administration
Congress
Baker
Crowder
United States
Regular Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval Militia
Threatening Storm Hits Decorah Sunday Morning
A severe storm swept Decorah and surroundings Sunday morning causing darkness, power outages, and high winds. The storm damaged standing grain west of town, but three quarters of county grain was already cut and near completion. Rain lasted about 45 minutes totaling 0.53 inches.
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Decorah
Eastman dies in Iowa City area car crash
Dr. F. C. Eastman 58 head of the Latin department at Iowa State University was instantly killed when his car turned turtle near Iowa City Sunday afternoon. His wife daughter and a friend escaped serious injury. Eastman previously taught at Upper Iowa University and the State Teachers College at Cedar Falls.
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F. C. Eastman
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Red Cross Pig Buttons Awarded to Winneshick County Pig Club
This week the Winneshick County Red Cross Pig Club distributed buttons to its contributing farmers. Each farmer who donated a pig receives one, featuring the club name on the rim and a small log image in the center. Solicitors will deliver the buttons to members.
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Ren Bear
Winneshick County Red Cross
July Marriage Licenses Dip as War Impacts County
The county clerk reports only eight marriage licenses issued in July reflecting wartime strain on the community. The drop is attributed to the war taking over 400 young men, reducing potential partners and wedding prospects in the county.
Fast Horses at Winne-sheik County Fair Open for Entries
Entries closed Monday for all race classes at the Winne-sheik County Fair. The list features noted racing stock with records indicating strong showings ahead. Notable horsemen include Chas Glenn, T. C. Histed, Ross Directum, Calumet Jr, and many others from Iowa Minnesota and beyond. The agenda covers multiple days with 2:20 and 2:25 pace trots and purses around 300 dollars.
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Winneshiek County Fair
Chas. Glenn
E. G
T. C. Histed
New Boston
Ill
Ross Directum
B. G
Directum Boy
W. F. Sanderson
Decorah
Iowa
Calumet, Jr
Calumet Grattan
W. C. Ward
Fonda
Zelbert
Conroy K. H. C. Durkee
Faith
Harry B. Wright
Old People's Day Observed in Decorah M E Church
Rev Grant led Decorah M E church Old People Day inviting members aged 60 and up and their friends. On August 2 sixty one attended with refreshments, toasts by Rev Green, Rev Willett, Dean McVettie and Clara Hoyt, and a group photo and auto ride by the congregation. The event was deemed very enjoyable and will be repeated during Rev Grant's remaining tenure.
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Grant
Decorah M
Rev
H. H. Green
M. Wil
Dean McVettie
Clara Hoyt
B. J. Reynolds
Automobile man stops rattlesnake near farm
Oscar Bergan encountered six frightened girls near the B. E. Jewell farm and killed a nearly five foot rattlesnake with a stone. The serpent, over two inches thick with nine rattles and a button, posed a danger this season.
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Oscar Bergan
B. E. Jewell
Lost Horse by Lightning in Mabel and Fair Notice
J K Stroud of Mabel visited the city with two sons last Friday one en route to North Dakota He recalls a severe electrical storm around Mabel two weeks earlier with high winds that damaged grain He lost a horse to lightning and farmers were urged to attend a labor saving exhibit by Peter Johnson and Sons at the Winne shiek County Fair An ice cream social at H Logsdon's Friday evening August 9 proceeds to Ft Des Moines hospital Also a notice of low shoes sale from Hear's
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John Bury
Decorah
F. J. Rosenthal
Yankee Auto Pump
Ole Thorson
Iowa
Ipd
W. J. Ryan
Preston
Minnesota
Peter Johnson & Sons
River
Jefferson Street
J. K. Stroud
Mabel
North Dakota
Mr. Stroud
Winneshiek County
Patriotic Day Speakers at Winneshiek County Fair
Major L. Gordon Sanford commander of the 48th battery Royal Field Artillery and Dr. Lyman P. Powell Hobart College president will speak Tuesday August 13 at 2 PM. Sanford fought in Loos Somme Vimy Ridge and was wounded. Powell recently returned from the war zone. Wednesday August 14 W A Milne from Washington will discuss Winning the War for the Food Administration.
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L. Gordon Sanford
48Th Battery
Royal Field Artillery
Lyman P. Powell
Hobart College
Winneshiek County Fair
J Two
Sanford
Loos
Somme
Veaumont
Hamel Ancre
Vimy Ridge
Arras
Ypres
Powell
America
W. A. Milne
Washington
Red Cross Shipments From Winneshiek County Chapter
The Winneshiek County Red Cross reports two shipments since last update. August 3 totals include 4x8 com presses and other items. August 5 adds socks and grey and khaki wear, quilts, bed shirts, pajamas, and infant items. The final consignment targets destitute Belgians.
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Winneshiek County
Winneshiek
Belgium
Airship Rumor Heads Toward Des Moines Flight
Des Moines schedules a morning September 2 departure for an air ship bound for Minneapolis. Observers in Decorah report a night pass by an air ship sounding south, suggesting possible northern detour and an 11 am arrival window if the craft follows the expected route.
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Daily Papers
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Nightwatch
Rima
Decorah
Decorah Man Hints at Winnebago County Fair Attendance
A Decorah man traveled near Cresco Chester and Lime Springs last week and mentioned the impending Winne shiek county fair. Residents from Chester voiced plans to attend, calling it the sole fair between Des Moines and St. Paul and urging participation.
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Decorah
Cresco
Chester
Lime Springs
Winneshiek County
Des Moines
St. Paul
Scratch of Cat Fatal in Henrytown Boy Dies After Cat Scratch
Garfield Matson ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Martin Matson Henrytown was scratched by a stray cat two weeks ago. The sound is believed to have caused the illness leading to the child's death on Sunday. Bear's ad note appears unrelated.
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The
Harmony News
Garfield
Martin Matson
Henrytown
Winneshiek County Spelling Contest Next Tuesday
The annual Winneshiek County spelling contest will be held at the fair grounds Tuesday at 10 o clock. Winners advance to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines with all expenses paid by the fair association. Contestants may send names to the County Superintendent and receive free admission to the fair grounds on that day.
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Winneshiek County
Fair
Des Moines
The
Fair Association
Decorah Merchants Cut Deliveries to Aid War Effort
War department guidance leads Decorah merchants to suspend consumer deliveries for a period starting August 17 1918. Residents are urged to carry small packages while heavy items can be delivered by the city at a small charge paid by the customer. Merchants pledge low cash prices and cooperation to minimize inconvenience.
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War Department
Decorah
Bulgren and Overholt Married in Fort Atkinson-Calmar
Justice F. Barthell officiated Saturday afternoon August 3 as Archie Bulgren of Fort Atkinson wed Fraheis Overholt of Calmar. The groom works in the meat business at Atkinson and the couple will make their home there.
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Bulgren
Averholt
F. Barthell
Archie Bulgren
Fort Atkinson
Fraheis Overholt
Calmar
Atkinson
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Cooperstown
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