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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
2
Local notes report R H Miller's return from Fos toria. M F E Kauffman in Guttenberg. Miss Marie Nali visiting relatives in St Paul. Mrs Edith Malony in McGregor. John Finn at Des Moines for the state fair. plus numerous residents visiting relatives in Albert Lea Lake Mills and other towns.
Martin A. Nelson of St Paul visits relatives while Sigurd Reque travels from Almere Lea for a short stay. Mrs Johnson and Louise visit Ridgeway relatives. T J Olsen and family return to Minneapolis after a visit here. Dagmar Sperati goes to Clear Lake to teach. Mrs J K Shaw and Erving back to Minneapolis after visiting the Griebels. E J Curtin party at Des Moines for the state fair. Prof C K Preus and daughters stay with Rev J C K Preus in Byron. Mrs K B Waaler and daughter visit Brandt, S D. Prof A M Rovelstad returns from Michigan University. Lieut Lawrence Helgeson to join wife here. Miss George Anundsen departs for Stanley to take charge of the Stanley Republican. Joseph Nathan of Indianapolis visits Edward Bear. Nathan in gov service, awaiting aviation transfer. County Agent H C Watrud at Des Moines fair. Mrs Watrud visiting Wisconsin relatives. Mr and Mrs C S Boice and Mr and Mrs Z Dayton may tour Des Moines, Camp Dodge, state fair. Mrs S Larsen drives to Rochester. Haroldvand Ruth Larsen and Harry Melads join Mr Larsen after operation recovery. Leonard A Moe and wife leave for Park River N D. Moe to be high school superintendent. Waldorf Moe to winter with his brother.
Richard Schrubbe displayed a finest American flag of pure silk with raised embroidered stars. The Lutheran church in Madison township recently bought a 28 star service flag and hung the Stars and Stripes beside it, praising the craftsmanship and beauty of the banner.
After weeks of campaigning in Michigan Henry Ford ran as a Republican candidate but lost to Charles E. Newberry. Ex-Gov. Osborn and Arthur H. Newberry led the challenge with Newberry carrying every county except one.
D. J. Behrens died Tuesday afternoon while threshing near Fort Atkinson. He was crushed after being caught in a drive belt. efforts to stop the engine failed. Behrens, a former Bloomfield township resident, lived near Castalia.
Miss Hazel Morton daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Morton of Orleans township has enlisted as a Red Cross nurse and awaits a call from Washington ready to go.
A readable fragment notes that school suits were bought long before adv ary ors in price, highlighting a perceived trend toward value.
Sunday incidents describe a Cresco group led by Clarence Thayer and two Cresco residents in a wreck after bumping a bicycle rider. Thayer suffered bruises, Watrous minor injuries, Allen a leg cut. auto severely damaged. Other crashes near Ossian Washington Prairie church and near Calmar caused minor injuries but few details.
J W Lawhead former Rock Island agent in Decorah is named freight agent in Chicago with Burr Oak transfer duties. His appointment effective Monday the 11th places him in charge of a major distribution station, drawing warm wishes from Decorah friends.
A severe cyclone struck Tyler Minnesota last week destroying most of the town and causing numerous fatalities. For hours residents feared for M W Norton and family on a nearby farm. it was later confirmed they survived unharmed. Estimated property loss stands at 350000 dollars.
M J Soukup reports an early Victor Talking Machine release featuring reader Miss Ethel Olson. Olson, known locally for dialect work, has performed with sister Elenora Olson in Decorah recitals and is expected to attract popularity with her dialect records.
Frank Decorah a full blood Winnebago was listed among casualties in France. He held the rank of corporal and was a cousin of Walkingday a deaf Indian who has lived in Lansing for several months. Decorah’s home was Chippewa Falls Wisconsin.
Mrs. Bertha Mott and her daughter arrived home Saturday from New York where Mrs. Mott bought goods for the Decorah and Cresco stores of Mott & Co. She secured a large line of merchandise despite unfriendly marketing conditions.
Frank Houck cultivates a patch of tobacco on fifth ward lots that has performed well and is starting to ripen. The item notes growing one's own as a method to beat high cigarette costs. Karl D. Fisk, ametrist, will be at the Winneshiek Hotel parlors on Tuesday September 3 to fit glasses.
Harold Yarwood of Ridgeway describes a return to the United States from active service aboard a ship near New York in August 1918. He recounts surviving a submarine attack and a broken propeller, praising on deck gunners and noting no seasickness while detailing shell splashes and periscope destruction. He signs as Co. L, 64th Inf.
Clarence Christen as referee sold pasture lots west of the Anthony Bernatz residence in the first ward to James P Burns for 2500 dollars. He also sold the building housing E A Boes restaurant to Mr Boe for 2500 dollars. Only the old Bratfoss building on Water Street remains unsold.
Roger Graham is promoted to cashier at Citizens National Bank in Spencer on August 17. After business education in Decorah he joined as a messenger and steadily advanced, delighting his boyhood friends. Good Houses from 50 cents to 1.00 at Bear s.
Miss Estella L. Waters and Herbert L. Myers were united in marriage at the M E parsonage with Rev A R Grant officiating. The couple, after a honeymoon in Rolfe Town, will reside at 507 West Main Street.
Decorah residents in a moonlit residence district Monday night enjoyed a masquerade dancing party honoring Miss Harriett Burrell of Clinton. Eight young women wore masculine clothing pretending to be Romeos while eight Juliettes attended the fun.
At Camp Mills L I Father Hogan received a note from Chaplain James L Whalen announcing his arrival. The letter mentions Lieut Fred Biermann of Decorah and Lieut Lyons of Cresco as companions soon bound for France. A follow up note says Whalen has been learning French from a French lady who shared war insights. His address is 389 F A 98th Division American Expeditionary Forces.
A special teachers' examination will be held at the county superintendent's office on September 3 and 4, 1918. The 17 weeks Normal Training requirement will be suspended. All persons aged 18 and over are eligible to take the examination. H. E. Miller, County Superintendent. Our new stock of fall suits, BEAR'S.
A. C. Baker reports an acre near his home produced promising ears using Silver King seed recovered after last year’s harvest. He weeded with a double shovel plow and believes the return may reach one hundred bushels per acre as the seed improves. Nearby, the Decorah Grand Opera House lists My Sammy Girl on Sept 11 featuring a 35-member cast led by Robert Duprez and Florence Sawyer with a large chorus, touring through Minnesota and Iowa towns.
Ginger Snap Sale set for Saturday August 31 offering fresh Sunshine Ginger Snaps at 14e a pound. Fred J Rosenthal notes Saturday only sale of strictly fresh goods with Sunshine quality.
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