Baby Health Contest At Fair Attracts Parents And Judges
The baby health contest at the fair drew forty to fifty entries with Dr. Clara L. Cronk of Decorah officiating. Boys and girls from under two to three years tested in age appropriate classes, with scores noted for numerous contestants and their parents listed, showing beneficial care guidance despite overall sickness concerns.
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Clara L. Cronk
Bloomfield
Roger m Basgeelleen
Merton Bucknell
Decorah
Olive B. C. Gilbertsom
Alfred Gilbé
Decorah Brante
G. Meee
Esse Cane li
Mont
Taers
Louis’ Frana
Almar
Shirley Emma Griebel
John Griebel
Helen’ Johnson
Chas. Johnson
Jane Bradley Riste
Herbert Riste
Town Mae Rosenthal
René Rosenthal
Roderick Dyrland
Ralph Dyrland
Decora Huber
Dean Lennon
Arthur Lennon
Leo John Etteldorf
Theron K. Hauge
Dorothy M. Bucknell
Ole T. Hauge
Ossian
Adams Seed Co Exhibit at Fair Draws 4000 Visitors
The Adams Seed Co exhibit at last week's fair impressed judges and spurred plans for a larger show next year. The public enjoyed ample accommodations and vegetable prize offerings attracting over 4000 visitors. A seed count guessing contest drew 400 to 500 entries with guesses from 60 to 2100. Anna Forde of Decorah won two dollars in thrift stamps with 735 seeds guessed. Edward Shema's 743 and Elmer Borsheim's 730 followed. The melon held 157 seeds. This first premium event by the company met with strong satisfaction.
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Adams Seed Co
Anna Forde
Decorah
Shema
Elmér Borsheim
Auto Crash Near Finn Farm Injures No One Seriously
Motorists returning Monday morning found an automobile on its side in a ditch near the Jglm Finn farm. Claude Morrison and a young man, with two young women, were passing when Morrison veered to let the other pass. He overcorrected, tipping the car onto its side but with no serious injuries. One girl had a small hand scrape. The top was broken, but the car otherwise escaped substantial damage.
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Jglm
Finn Farm
Claude Morrison
Morrison
Garth
County Finances Show Small Receipts and Big Expenditures
The county treasurer's office reported receipts last month of 88 206.66, mostly not from direct taxes, and outlays totaling 19 256.33. Major expenses included County Poor, Bridge, Bridge bond 1 900.00, and County Road. The treasury balance stands at 24 041.56, leaving the county fund wiped out and the bridge fund largely exhausted.
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Ie Mangie
Decorah Merchants Band Schedules Concerts in August and September
The Decorah Merchants band will perform Wednesday evening August 28 in front of the Winneshiek hotel. Director Carlo A. Sperati also expects to give concerts in the park on Sunday September 1. All are cordially invited.
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Decorah Merchants Band
Winneshiek
Carlo A. Sperati
My Sammy Girl comes to Grand Opera House Wednesday
L B Parker's new musical comedy My Sammy Girl debuts at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday September 11 for a one night run. Florence Sawyer stars with a strong chorus and tuneful numbers by W R Williams. the production is described as elaborate and engaging with the cast delivering lively entertainment. The note also says Friendly Enemies date moved to Decorah later in the season.
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L. B. Parker
Sammy
W. R. Williams
Mr. Parker
Mark Twain
Florence Sawyer
Sammy Girl
Grand Opera House
The
Grand
Decorah
Deserved Rebuke Shows Soldier Rights Restored at Camp Dodge
A Cresco youth, son of Ora Stevens, faced abuse from a Camp Dodge sergeant. After a fight, court martial removed the sergeant's stripes, raised Stevens in rank, and reprimanded the sergeant. The piece notes German soldier rights contrast.
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Cresco
Ora Stevens
Camp Dodge
Stevens
Germany
Registration Hours Set for August 24 by Local Exemption Board
The exemption board announces registration for those liable next Saturday August 24 from 8 a m to 6 p m. All males who have reached 21 since June 5 1918 must register on August 24. The law is mandatory and neglect faces severe punishment.
Corn Prospects Bright for Winneshick County Crops
Sample ears from W. T. Symonds' field are on display in the Reeve- Lican office window. Three ears picked Sunday show solid fullness and two have begun to dent. With favorable weather Winneshick county may enjoy an old time corn crop.
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W. T. Symonds
Reeve- Lican
Winneshick County
Milestone Reached as Germann Marks Fifth Decorah Year
F A Germann celebrates five years in Decorah with growing patronage and faith in the city as a trade center. Announcement notes milestones multiplying in his business and ongoing success in the local market.
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F.A. Germann
Todlay
Decorah
Bargain Reported For J J Marsh Residence Purchase
Mr Dayton, father of Mrs Boive, is understood to have bargained for and will become the owner of the J J Marsh residence in the fifth ward. The reported consideration is 96000.
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Dayton
Boive
J. J. Marsh
Fifth Ward
Son Alex Bear Promoted to First Class Sergeant
A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bear reveals their son Alex has been promoted to first class sergeant. He describes clerical work in the finance department, a reduced crew, and readiness as the 341st Infantry units move toward France. The writer notes quarantine at camp, farewell crowds, and hope for a safe return of the American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Alex
Quartermaster Corps
Finance Department
Imaster
France
Chicago
Laid Out the Germans in Major Battle Letter
Eivind Hamre of Winneshiek writes home from the July 18 battle, praising American guns and bayonet advances in the fighting, noting German prisoners and captured French troops. He reports a friend from Coryah wounded but recovering, and sends best wishes to Lars and family as he hopes for lasting freedom.
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Eivind Hamre
Lars
Decorah
Clifford Marlow
Emvind
Winneshiek County Horse Returns Hit 1917 High
The 1917 returns show Winneshiek county totals at 17 249 horses, up 1 113 from 1916, plus 121 mules. Military Frankville and Canoe townships lead with over 1 000 animals each, while various townships and incorporations are listed for taxable districts.
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Winneshiek County
Military
Frankville
Canoe
Orleans
Lincoln Township
Jackson Township
Burr Oak
Calmar Township
Washington Township
Canoe Township
Decorah
Highland Township
Pleasant Township
Bloomfield Township
Calmar
Spillville
Jackson Junction
Fremont
Sumner
Bluffton Township
Madison Ae
Hesper Township
Lincoln Land Brings Good Prices at Public Sale
Clarence Christen, referee, sold the farm belonging to the estate of G Bratfoss at public sale for 29200 dollars cash. The Lincoln township land in Sections 12 and 13 covered 100, 40 and 20 acres. Purchasers included Chas Flatland at 146 per acre for the southwest quarter of Section 12 and 88 per acre for part of Section 13, Gunder Lundby at 102 per acre for the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 13. Ridgeway creek runs along the west side of the smaller tracts. Administrator Arne Tuskind, from South Dakota, attended.
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Clarence Christen
G. Bratfoss
Lincoln Township
Chas Flatland
Gunder Lundby
Arne Tuskind
South Dakota
Red bridge near Decorah nears completion and local events
Fifty years ago residents report the East West Decorah Red bridge nearly finished. S. M. Leach's team ran away injuring Nelson Burritt. A Democrats barbecue failed to pan out. Woolen mill idle to lower the wheel. Court term added nearly a hundred new voters. Castalia Baptist church progress. A fight near Ossian left one man injured. Court house square improves with black dirt surfacing.
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East
West Decorah
S. M. Leach
Nelson Burritt
New Baptist Church
Castalia
Court House Square
Waldez College Set to Open Fall Term
Fall opening announced as Waldez College begins fall term next Monday. Prospects for the coming year remain uncertain due to war de moralization, though if promises are realized the outlook could be quite good.
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Waldez College
Weather Report Averages Show Mild Summer Pattern
The past week had one clear day and six overcast periods. Temperatures ranged from 72 to 87 degrees with an average high of 80. This is 26 degrees below the typical average and 2.2 degrees below the same period last year.
Special sale on Club House Pork and Beans
Special one day sale of Club House Pork and Beans Friday this week at tée per can.
En ger directs seven men to Hart-Parr factory
L M Enger, as Winneshiek county public service reserve chair, sent seven young men to Charles City for Hart-Parr factory positions. The workers Oscar Peterson, Lloyd Iverson, Willard Remington, Ralph Bartholomew, Albert Morris, Adolph Rygg, and Ole Williams join ten already furnished toward a fifty five man county quota. The group will perform construction work crucial to war aims, with N R Groff and S E Brickner as other local committee members.
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Public Service Reserve
Winneshiek County
L. M. Enger
Charles City
Hart-Parr
Oscar Peterson
Lloyd Iverson
Willard Remington
Ralph Bartholomew
Albert Morris
Adolph Rygg
Ole Williams
S. E. Brickner
Calmar Captures Canning Contest At County Fair
At the county fair the canning contest in the agricultural tent featured teams from Calmar Ossian and Decorah. Calmar won with three teams including a boys team which did not win but showed strong effort. First prize went to Calmar, 10. Ossian took 5, Decorah earned 3. The clubs are expected to grow with experience and age.
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Calmar
Ossian
Decorah
Hair Losses Adjusted in Three Townships
Representatives of the Horticultural Insurance Co of Des Moines have completed adjustment of losses sustained by farmers in Calmar Madison Lincoln and Orleans townships early this summer. Total damage is about 15000 with 9000 in Winne shi c k county. Individual sums range from 15 to 10. The highest loss in Winneshick was on BE A Howard's farm in Orleans. He will be paid 700 John Rothmeyer of Calmar received 750 Charley Allison in Madison township 625.
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Horticultural Insurance Co
Des Moines
Calmars Madison
Lincoln
Orleans
Frank Sheehan
Winneshick
Howard
BE. A. Howard
John Rothmeyer
Calmar
Charley Allison
Madison Township
Miss Dagmar Sperati Cut by Glass at Luther College
Miss Dagmar Sperati, contracted to wash Luther College windows, was injured Wednesday of last week when her arm struck a jagged glass pane. Two deep cuts required nine stitches, the larger nearly exposed bone. She returned home for temporary dressing. a physician attended, the artery narrowly avoided. Healing is progressing with no expected complications.
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Dagmar Sperati
Miss Sperati
Luther College
Hard Coal Allocation for Northern Iowa Announced
The fuel commission announced 140000 tons of hard coal would be spared for northern Iowa north of the Illinois Central line from Dubuque to Sioux City. Local dealers placed orders but heard nothing for days. Last week a small consignment moved, with more to follow as possible, giving hope to buyers with hard coal burners for winter.
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Warthern
Iowa
Ilinois Central Railroad
Dubuque
Sioux City
Picture of Liberty Bell Displayed in Local Window
A living picture in the Andersen panatorium window on Winnebago street portrays the Liberty Bell of Philadelphia. It was created by Camp Dix New Jersey soldiers and measured over 300 feet by 500 feet. The original image was made up of 25 000 soldiers and is linked to Oliver Anderson through his son Andrew who participates in camp.
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Andersen Panitorium
Winnebago Street
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Oliver Anderson
Andrew
Fame Spreading Through Telegram About Red Cross Pig Club
Late last week Treasurer Bear received a telegram from G. BE Todd of Bridgewater asking for complete particulars on the Red Cross Pig club. While visiting the county Todd saw some membership cards and decided to get involved in his home region. Todd, an old Winneshiek boy, has made his name for his former community.
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Bear
G. Be, Todd
Bridgewater
8. D
Red Cross Pig Club
Our
Todd
Des Moines Draft Plans for 8000 Selectives and 600 Limited
In Des Moines on August 20 the draft board ordered 8000 selective service men to report to Camp Dodge for a four day period starting in September and instructed 600 limited service men to be entrained to Fort Riley in Kansas in the same window. The action reflects a broad mobilization effort amid wartime needs.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa
Camp Dodge
Fort Riley
Kansas
County Sunday School Convention at Frankville
The annual county Sunday school convention will be held at Frankville on September 2 and 3. The program lists many prominent local speakers and guests from outside. Delegates and visitors will be welcomed with Frankville hospitality, expected to make the event worthwhile and instructive.
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Frankville
School Begins in Decorah Public Schools
Decorah public schools will start the fall term one week from next Monday September 2. The note reflects on the summer memories and the good deeds done for the country, with consolation for the end of carefree days and the return to schooling.
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Decorah
Fayette County Fair One of Them
Two Iowa county fairs, Winneshick and Fayette, have thrived with generous newspaper promotion. Next week Fayette county fair opens with a feature-filled program advertised elsewhere, and Winneshick residents are urged to attend as in past years.
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Fayette County Fair
Iowa
Winneshick
Fayette County
Rervonican
Winneshicks County
Fayette Fair
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Dr. Crank
Dr. Cronk
County Finances
MY Sammy Girl
Inf. A. B. P
Lincoln Land
Republican
Weekly Weather Report
Fred J. Rosenthal
M. J. Soukup
Public Service
Canning
County Sunday School Convention
Charlie Chaplin
STAR
Charles Chaplin
Walace Reid
Frank A. Germann
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