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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
3
Ben Bear writes from New York August 5 1917 describing extreme heat and humidity, civilian hardships, and a city mobilizing for war. He notes factory activity for army and navy apparel, extensive soldier examinations, and the Queensboro bridge enabling suburban living. he observes national resilience and praise for liberty while anticipating aviation and Winneshiek fair attractions.
Law enacted April 24 1917 in effect May 1 1917 Section 2 Chapter 37 Acts of the Thirty Seventh General Assembly Iowa town. Prohibits inciting hostility to state or US government by speech writing printing or other means. Violators face six months to one year in county jail and fines of 300 to 1000 dollars.
Decorah public library urges Decorah and Winneshiek county residents to donate good books and magazines not older than two years for soldiers in U S cantonments. The American Library Association will coordinate through public libraries nationwide, with gifts sent to Decorah library and forwarded to Des Moines Town Library commission.
Farmers report a heavy stand for oats in Winneshiek county with fields thick and the crop needing more twine. Cutting should finish in about a week if weather remains favorable after a rain last Monday night and a disappointing Tuesday with a 76 degree high.
On Sunday evening August 12 at 7 30 the Madison church choir invites Silverponns to a lawn sociable at the home of B O Bakken 544 miles west of Decorah. The Decorah Mercantile Band directed by Prof A Watch will give a concert. There will be singing speaking and ice cream and cake served.
David TH Gill of Independence has leased the Noecker garage and will take possession on September 1. He takes over the local Maxwell contracts, will establish sales and service, hire a top repairman, and has begun taking orders for cars. He plans active promotion of the Maxwell line.
Decorated car parade next week features numerous prizes by local dealers for various classes. Winners will be announced at the grounds after formation at Court House square with officials Mayor Hook, Dr. F W Conover and E A Waterbury presiding. out of town garages urged to compete. Decorah barred.
Lackland pastor leads a basement social next Thursday evening at o oclock. Camp Fire girls offer an ice cream social on the lawn of Anderson West Decorah next Friday evening. Sunday services include Sunday school at 10:00 a m and 11:00 a m sermon Men of vision who were not visionaries with special music. Worth League 7:00 pm topic Cowardice of Fear. Christian Science Freeman building subject Spirit next Sunday August 12.
Notice states that at a special meeting held in Decorah July 26 1917 the Swenson Valve Co was dissolved by a two thirds stockholder vote. Assets will be distributed to stockholders after debts and claims are paid in full. President H A Warner and Secretary KE J Parman signed the notice.
The Winneshick exemption board has screened registrants for selective conscription since last Thursday and about thirty percent were found physically unfit. Roughly twenty eight percent claim exemptions due to dependents, while new authority tightens exemption rules. County Attorney C N Houck will represent the government in appeals to the district exemption board. The public library receives a book donation from Mrs. N. Willet including works by Disraeli, Abbott, and Corelli among others.
The Winneshiek County Fair will feature a Decorah free public library exhibit with books posters and new book lists distributed free to visitors. The fair runs August mth to 17th and includes Ben Bear Co specials. Upper Iowa University enrollment begins Sept 11 with a request to send the catalogue to President C P Colegrove Fayette Iowa.
Wheat moves strong from 2.40 to 2.60 a bushel while corn holds at 1.50. Timothy 7.00 to 7.50, barley nominal. Wool weak at 50 cents top, potatoes 1.00, flour 3.75, butter 4le, eggs 26 cents. Hogs firm 13.50 to 15.50. Also an advert for a $2.25 slip-on waterproof coat and fall suits from Ben Bear Co with emphasis on quality and value.
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