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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
5
The Decorah page lists local physicians and professionals with offices above banks and shops. Urban & Urban Osteopathic Physicians, Harriette B. Amy M D, H F Barthell collector care, Be Cutting attorney, W M Strand general practice, Lutheran Publishing House printers and bookbinders, Ben Bear Co clothing wholesalers and retailers.
The Red Cross Pig club nears completion as generous subscriptions pour in from Ridgeway and Jackson Junction. A Jackson donor named Wim Bohach wrote to solicitor T H Burns offering to donate a pig and feed him, reflecting the community spirit driving the drive with over 200 names listed across townships including Springfield Burr Oak Pleasant Decorah Ridgeway and more, solicitors noted.
The 14 year old Garner Koontz, son of Mr. and Mrs. KE A Koonts of the old Nester farm, died at the Chautauqua bathing grounds after a three quarters hour swim. His brother’s playful touch prompted concern as the boy slumped to the dressing room floor and died from a sudden heart failure.
Frank Fredericks a 45 year old wealthy farmer was shot at his Cedar county home seven miles from Solon by his 17 year old son Harold. Fredericks reportedly beat his wife prompting the son to intervene he seized a shotgun and fired mortally wounding him. The youth has not been arrested and is held by neighbors pending coroner inquest.
At Waterloo the defense board ruled newspaper work non essential and reporters may be subject to the work or fight mandate. The basis for the board's decision is unclear and the matter will be appealed to a higher tribunal for settlement.
Carl Owen is recovering from injuries after being attacked by an infuriated bull near West Union. He was thrown ten feet into the air and landed while grabbing the bull by the iron ring in its nose or its vicinity.
The last year hay crop rose sharply from the prior period by 49,735 tons with tame hay dominating and wild hay recovering 6,002 tons. Alfalfa was minimal at 39 tons from 17 acres while flax seed yielded 1,815 bushels. Pleasant township led hay production. many townships reported varied totals across the county totaling 101,385 for hay and flax.
Peter Jensen found a volunteer barley plant in his West Union garden. He counted sixty six heads arising from a single grain and observed up to fifty grains per head, estimating that two thousand grains could sprout from one seed. The growth likely stems from unlimited space versus crowded field conditions.
Judge Houck from Decorah held a short session at West Union on a Perkins act case. The petition was granted, and the girl will be taken to Town City for county funded treatment. The Lavenhachteel family, Arlington laborers, has three sons in the army, with one in France. This is the first case under the Perkins act in this court. Oelwein superior court has issued prior rulings.
Morris Sorum, noted for speeding, faced financial loss after a Monday collision west of town near Shattuck place. His car struck a cow driven by Farmer Osterholx, killing the animal and causing $875 in damages plus $75 to repair Sorum’s vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Herman Repp, farming in Dover township, fed his hogs a two-quart can of corn found in the cellar. The hogs squealed and collapsed after eating it, two dying. He suspects poisoned corn placed to harm local wildlife, though he had planned no use for it himself.
A boy, son of Frank J. Rebik, near Clutter, learned gasoline burns when a lighted match was used to check the tank. The resulting flash started a fire that destroyed the garage and a double corn crib with contents. Loss estimated at about $1,000.
Two inmates at the state quarries near Anamosa escaped Friday afternoon as guards formed a posse to pursue them. Both had short terms left to serve. recapture likely to lead to stricter penalties.
Fifty years ago a new insurer the Scandinavian and German Fire Insurance Company was started with incorporators B. O. Dahly and P. FE. Haugen. Castalia barn of C S Riggs struck by lightning burned with hay and grain. Baptists plan a Castalia church. A fire on Day and Shannon farm destroyed a separator wagon and about 700 bushels of grain. Public school opened fall term with Mary Murphy assisted by Hattie Bottsford and several teachers. A Decorah track race saw Cresco horse defeat Marlow’s horse. M O Walker sold his Decorah Conover stage line to H S Canfield. Sterling Cameron, former agent, to move with family to Oshkosh Wisconsin.
Herbert T. Newcomer, once a Coe College football star from Marshalltown, survived a 2000 foot fall from an airplane on June 22. A letter from H. W. Stankard, an airplane instructor in France and a Coe fraternity brother, notified his parents that Sergi was recovering and that war department guidance may have come later.
Miss Ida May Wilson of Cedar Falls has been named employment manager for Union Switch and Signal and Westinghouse Airbrake in Pittsburgh. She oversees about 9,000 workers at plants producing aircraft parts and munitions for the government. She reports the plant’s average daily aircraft output at thirty five.
KE F Dougherty a District court reporter with Judge Springer resigns to enter military service. Though in a deferred class he chooses to do his bit for liberty humanity and civilization. Judge Springer approves and will seek a replacement. Dougherty may enlist in Dubuque this week.
A collage of regional notes highlights farming plenitude in Guttenberg Charles City and Fertile. Reports include a tractor factory stake sale a death from a horse kick a sand pump deepening Guttenberg channel burglary at Oelwein a decorated veteran and rising electricity costs in Doelwein. For Postville Independence and Elgin reads of fires thefts and draft affidavits accompany labor shifts and rail yard job ads for women in North McGregor.
Left over breakfast cereals can be repurposed into palatable dishes, thickened soups, or reheated by molding cooked mush in cups. Add hot water to thin remaining mush for reuse. Fry leftovers of boiled hominy or corn meal mush. Oatmeal leftovers may be dipped in eggs and crumbs and fried. rice and other cereals are used in croquettes and puddings.
W E Dodge long-time Des Moines Register representative in the territory resigns to become advertising manager and publicity agent for the Hart-Parr company in Charles City. He has spent most of his life in newspaper work and is expected to excel in his new role, earning praise from friends in the field.
Fruits should be served to children at least once daily in varied forms. Safe options include fruit juices, pulp from cooked fruit, baked apples and pears, and stewed prunes. Skin tolerance depends on age health and preparation. Tender skins usually pose little trouble. bake skins by basting to soften.
On the last day of the state fair August 30 spectators will witness air combat demonstrations in the Midwest tour by Brigadier General Lee and Captains Hammond Morris Haney with a squadron of British and American flying machines. Forenoon and afternoon exhibitions will show attack and defense methods used in aerial fighting as seen in France.
Farm Bureau News calls for county youths to join the baby beef club to raise 100Calves for next year’s fair aiming for state or International Live Stock exposition entries. Cooperation with Food Administration noted. Home Administration exhibits in floral hall promote food conservation. Also highlights canning club demos and patriotic displays in Haugen and Ren Bear stores. Germany seeks freedom of the seas as Norwegian ships are sunk in June.
Glen Hamilton, 25, was struck on the head by a falling stacker-pole at his father’s farm north of Toku Falls. The skull fracture is serious but doctors expect recovery. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton.
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