Winneshiek County Fair Exhibits Unusual This Year
The Winneshiek County Fair opened with higher attendance and strong interest in auto polo and racing events. Exhibits in Floral Hall highlight educational canning projects, Red Cross work, and a diverse farm products display, while livestock and poultry shows feature Belgian wagoners, Short Horns, and various breeds. Ruth Law briefly flies during a Midway bustle across a busy fairgrounds day.
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Hankinson
Lyman P. Powell
Hobart College
Major Sanford
48Th Royal Artillery
Europe
Dr. Powell
Powell
Lampkin
Henderson
Buchanan
LeCocq
Davisson
Ppperson
Allen
Dasbach
Young
Boyd
Australia
Epperson
Dashbach
Hien
Dashach
Collier
DeWalde
Decorah
Calmar
Ossian
Frankville
Springfield
Red Cross
Lomen
John Barter
G. B. Street
Sidney Ruth
Hamre
C. H. Gullickson
H. T. Lovstuen
C. Erickson
J. O. F. Jagerson
E. L. Beard
G. N. Steine
Wm. Makepeace
G. A. Anderson
P. Johnson
O. ©. Evans
B. F. Headington
J. J. van Wey
PF. Oehier
Em, Beard
Bert Ruth
Domen
A. J. Moen
Chissel
Buicknell
G. Hamre
Joseph Dahly
F. Ja
Hy. Gillickson
H. H. Lovstuen
E. R. Blount & Son
Friendly Enemies comes to Decorah Grand Opera House Sept 6
A. H. Wood presents Friendly Enemies after five months at the Woods theatre Chicago with broad praise from President Wilson and William Churchill. The American play highlights German-American loyalty and unity, presented by an admirable cast and deemed a season’s standout event likely to draw large patronage.
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A. H. Wood
The
Woods Theatre
Chicago
Decorah Grand Opera House
National Theatre
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Betting on the War Predicts End Before Snow in Decorah
A Decorah resident bets three to one that the war ends before snowballs fall, while a Down East man predicts the war will collapse by September ninth based on a dream. The dreamer recounts a past winning wager on a long shot horse, reinforcing his belief. Both predictions are hoped to be correct.
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Decorah
Wwe
Down East
Weekly Birth Record From County Clerk
Births recorded since last report include Ernie Albert Miller a boy born to Mr and Mrs Henry Miller Bluffton July 24 Dorothy Nichols a girl born to Mr and Mrs Elijah H Nichols Pleasant July 30 Levin Joseph Humker a boy born to Arnold Humker Orleans Aug 2 Caroline Margaret Jacobson a girl born to Carl Jacobson Springfield Aug 4 a boy for L C Belson Decorah and a boy for Wm Tekippe Washington Paul Henry Tekippe born Aug 4 Irene Caroline Hageman a girl born to Felix Hageman Washington Aug 9
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Henry Miller
Bluffton
Ernie Albert
L. C. Belson
Decorah
Tekippe
Washington
Paul Henry
Felix Hageman
Irene Caroline
Group C Men Called for Camp Dodge Induction
Adjutant General Lasher announced a two day call at Camp Dodge starting August 30 for 250 Iowa registrants in group C and eligible for special or limited service. Only white men are sought and those disqualified from general service will not be inducted. Winneshiek County is asked to supply 2 men, matching other counties in the district.
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Iowa
Lasher
Camp Dodge
Winneshiek
A Fine Collection Of Soldier Boys Photos On Display
In F. J. Billow’s window a fine collection of Winne shi ek county soldier boys photographs is shown. Manager Relf of the Star gathered the display, presenting a fine looking group that makes an interesting sight for passersby.
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F. J. Billow
Winneshiek County
Relf of
the Star
Sugar Ration Proposal For Allied Nations
A public statement outlines an equitable sugar distribution plan during shortages. It calls for two pounds per month for England, one and a half for France, and one for Italy, with soldiers and allied armies receiving energy supplies. The message emphasizes honesty in dividing a limited scarce resource until the next crop.
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England
France
Italy
George Ade Backs Winneshiek Pig Club Souvenir
George Ade a Brook Indiana farmer and humorist, via David A. Noyes of Chicago, learned of the Winneshiek Red Cross Pig Club and a set of blanks. In a letter dated last Friday he thanks for the Iown plan for Red Cross funds, calls it a big idea, and notes he may adopt it in Indiana while preserving the documents as a souvenir in Winneshiek chapter.
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George Ade
Brook
Indiana
David A. Noyes
Chicago
Raisling Red Cross
Bear
Winneshiek Chap
Falling Leaves Prompt Early August Litter on Sidewalks
The article notes an unusual abundance of falling leaves in early August. Writers and residents observe sidewalks littered similar to late September. No explanation is given. One theory suggests last year's heavy frost weakened trees making them shed leaves amid recent extreme heat.
Liable to Errors of Judgment at Decorah Fair
A Decorah man bought a colt hoping it would become a trotter. After trying it, he sold it for 125 dollars, believing the colt lacked speed. The new buyer soon proved him wrong by the colt running a 2:18 heat, showing the danger of relying on a single judge.
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Decorah
Decorah Drum Corps reorganizes for solid footing
The Decorah Drum Corps, not dead or sleeping, has formed a strong plan to reorganize and establish a sound footing. About 16 to 18 players are in fair playing condition, with several eager younger members. W. B. Coup engaged to supervise piccolo and serve as drum major as they pursue suitable uniforms.
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Decorah
W. B. Coup
Fayette County Fair Sets Four Day Northern Iowa Spotlight
The Fayette County Fair is billed as the state’s large northern Iowa event with promises from management that it will deliver what it advertises and more. It runs August 26 to 30 with three night shows Tuesday through Thursday and grand Martin's Spectacular Fireworks as the finale. The grounds see multiple improvements this year while ticket prices stay the same despite higher costs.
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Fayette County
Iowa
Martin
Storm Deluge Hits Calmar Ossian Areas Thursday
A hard storm swept the county last Thursday afternoon. Strong hail fell near Calmar and Ossian, with no serious damage reported. Local officials noted the event as a brief but intense storm cell amid otherwise calm conditions.
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Calmar
Ossian
Decorah Sailor Return From P 8.8 Wainwright
George McCall arrives Sunday from New York on furlough from the P 8.8 Wainwright after a year in English waters. The ship, active in St George's Channel and off the Irish coast, has two submarines and rescued seamen from torpedoed vessels. McCall notes no terrors for American sailors and shares a fox terrier rescue story. Leave expires August 23.
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George McCall
New York
Wainwright
George
St. George's Channel
Irish
Real Estate Transfers in Winneconnie County July deeds
Real estate records show only 23 warranty deeds filed in July in the Winne county recorder system. Most were for town property and none for large tracts of land, reflecting modest activity in farm property transfers.
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Winneshiek County
Recorder’s Office
Books Needed for Soldiers in France Seeks Community Help
Decorah Public Library reports a Washington request from the American Library Association for more books for soldiers overseas. Western stories by Zane Grey Rex Beach and others are popular along with new novels. Over 600000 books have been sent, with supply nearly exhausted. Books travel in strong cases aboard transports and ships, then are distributed in France by a Library Association librarian to YMCAs Red Cross Salvation Army units hospitals canteens chaplains and officers.
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Decorah Public
Washington
France
American Library Association
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Insurance Adjusters Settle Sehim Ming Fire Loss
Adjusters last week settled the Sehim Ming fire loss. The building and stock loss proved larger than first thought. A new floor and joists were required along twenty feet of the building. The soda fountain sustained severe damage.
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Sehimming
Tobacco Grower Expects Big Harvest From Bluffton Plants
Phil Goettleman of Bluffton township reported to the Republican office last Friday that he has 250 tobacco plants thriving and promising a splendid harvest if nothing happens to them. He noted that tobacco, like sugar beets and onions, requires substantial labor for the space it occupies but offers splendid returns.
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Phil Goettleman
Bluffton Township
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