Boy Wins Free Chicago Live Stock Trip Hear Vivid Iowa Report
Bernard White recounts a Thanksgiving trip from Decorah Iowa to Ames and Chicago with 114 prize winners. The group rode by train to the Live Stock show, toured stockyards, Art Institute, Lincoln Park, Swift & Co. dinners, and Milwaukee visits, ending tired yet grateful for the opportunity. The letter details schedules, personalities, and impressions from the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB
Miller
Decorah
Towa
Chicago
Ames
College
Central Building
Northwestern
S. Wabash Ave
E. C. Bishop
Clara L. Cowgill
Frank
Art Institute
Lincoln Park
Swift & Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Gunsaulus
Milwaukee
Naval Training Station
State Normal School
Bishop
Arizona
Bernard White
Castalia News Roundup December 12 1917
Miss Blanche Riggs returns from Chicago and visitors include Lawrence Kobinger of South Dakota. J C Steinhelber visits Dubuque. corn cars priced on track from 1.12 to 1.75. Haefner back from Des Moines after auto repair training. Mrs Haefner and Cloe Violet go to Postville hospital for tonsil removal. Chas Tatro and son travel to Iowa City for surgery news. Harley Thornton undergoes operation after hospital visit in Postville. Buoy saving certificates thrift stamps offered at post office. Alva Winn first to invest. Mrs John Kluss recovers from Cresco hospital operation. Farmers Co operative Co receives first hard coal car of year, thirty ton car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Riggs
Chicago
Lawrence Kobinger
South Dakota
J. C. Steinhelber
Dubuque
F. H. Lambert
E. Haefner
Des Moines
Haefner
Cloe Violet
Postville
Cloe
Chas. Tatro
Wey
Towa City
John Kluss
Cresco
E Farmers’ Co-operative Co
Thea Bjerke
Vogel’s
Sunshine Club
S. R. Yagel
James Peterson
Genevieve Broshier
Clotile Uinker
Agnes Wandysness
Mollart
Decorah
Barbara Shindelar
Cedar Falls
Victor Becker
Rantoul
Ill
Aviation Corps
Frank Frana
Bertha Giesen
Superior
Wis
Sever Dahlen
J. Dahlen
Theresa Wangsness
Garretson
Emma
Walter Flaskerud
Sioux Falls
Alvin Wangsness
Eyota
Minn
Llgyd Ernst
Hugo Huber
Duluth
Beatrice Becker
Ossian
R. J. Becker
Ann Becker
Ossinte
Art Neelings
Freeport News and Events in December 11 1917
December 11 1917 Freeport notes report school vacation for teachers caused a two day break. Mr Grant will lecture at church on Wednesday evening topic Three Choices in Life. Individuals visiting or visiting friends include Mrs James Hallman Mrs R Tyler Marvy Harris from Centennial and Miss Ethel Miller with Cora Dickinson. Church services and Sunday school scheduled for next Sunday with 3 pm service and 2 pm Sunday school all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hallman
R Towson
Centennial
Freeport
Roger Delaney
Sorenson
Clay
Lillie Sorenson
Clay Hill
Staviark
R. Tyler
Schoo Bra
Stohr
Ada Deremo
Decone
Grant
Marvy Harris
Bridey
Dickinson
A. K. Sweitzer
Carrie Pilkington
Chicago
Work
Ethel Miller
Cora Dickinson
C. Miller
Decorah
State Headquarters Moved to Commercial Hotel
Burr Oak and Prosper stage headquarters will be at the Commercial hotel. Cc C. Ward and euEl rtop are listed in the notice as changes to the local offices and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak and
Prosper Stage
Commercial Hotel
C. Ward
Ane
Local Notices and Social Notes From County News
County items list residents visiting relatives and attending events. Elmer Butler buys a Ford roadster. Ernest Sheley assists Fred Bergman in the blacksmith shop. Tassie Pierce attends school in Decorah. Myrtle Wade visits at Carl Pierce’s. several trips to Decorah and Fort Atkinson noted. Church service by Dr. Curran and L. A. S. meeting recap. misspellings corrected about Florence Price piano.
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Elmer Butler
Harry Raner
Ernest Sheley
Fred Bergman
Tassie Pierce
Decorah
Valder’s
Mary Ward
Ernest
L. A
Myrtle Wade
Carl Pierce
Home Olks
Guy _Feltis
Dakota
Bessie
Bertha Wade
R. F E. Harris
Clarence Jacobson
Ca Dodge
John Gates
Fort Atkinson
J. Gossman
Herbert van Vieit
Stella
Allie Ward
Merle Smith
Calmar
Fayette
W. J. Telford
Cresco
Gordon Stander
Melson Sheley
Paul Ward
Lester Sheley
Sullivan
Clarence Faley
George
Curran
M. E
M. D. Whitney
J. B. Reed
F. E. Gratsenberg
E. A. Headingon’s
Florence ‘Price
Crown
Florence Reed
Philip Elye
Prosper
Grace Reed
Local Social Roundup From Cedar Valley Inn And Neighbors
December 10 1917 Cedar Valley notes record multiple visits and calls among residents. Charlie Larson at Gijetley’s, Theo Thorson hog marketing, various neighbors including Borsheim Olson Gretley and Larson visiting Decorah, Locust and Canoe Ridge, wood cutting, trading, and an auction at Otto Severson’s with several families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Larson
Gijetley’s
Theo. Thorson
Wes. Kunin
Tdella Olson
Iisted
Barbara Borsheim
Pete Borsheim
Stella Lyon
Frida
Bertie Borsheim
Pete
Lars Rasamssen
Sontty
Willie Gretley
Stelvin Peterson
Decorah Mount Clarence
Peterson
Grjetleys
Millett Stout
Waterloo
FE. T. Anderson's
John Olson
Melvin Peterson
Canoe Ridge
Sever Borsheim
Elvin Bulmer
Amon Borsheim
Barbara Borsheim Visits Kin and Hospital Stay
Barbara Borsheim visited with cousins Genevieve Noretta Idella and Olga Olson from Friday to Sunday Ray and Roy Bulmer are staying with their aunt Lida Borsheim while their father remains in hospital. A few of Barbara Borsheim's friends gave her a pleasant surprise last Thursday evening. The gathering featured games and a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Borsheim
Genevieve, Noretta
Idella
Olga Olson
Ray
Roy Bulmer
Lida Borsheim
Spillville Local Notes Showcase East Iowa Visits
Daily fragments list residents and visitors around Spillville Calmar Cresco Ossian Decorah Pro Tiv ia and nearby towns. Names include John Soukup Matilda Taylor Mrs Kapinos Jo n Jansky Gertrude Herold and families plus travelers from Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Marriage News and Local Visits In Cresco Area
Cresco area social notes recount weddings and visits including the marriage of Anna Lindquist to Arthur Griffith in Grantsburg Wisconsin, with Ralph Griffith and Bertha Lindquist in attendance. Numerous residents, including Mrs. Geo Lomen and Nels We mark, visited, hosted meals, and traveled between Cresco and nearby towns. Patriotic stationery ad ends the column.
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Shoemaker
Putnam
Bert Werhan
Geo. Lomen
Nels Wemark
Beter Ween
Marion
Walter Hoyt
Lottie Larson
Lane
I Cranes
Tan
Joe
Lars Tarson
Toke Mills
Mina
Vid Arney
Ben
Ferguson
Mattie Morton
Allen Butz
Ada Griffith
Arthur Griffith
M. E. Allen
Orville
L. P. Anderson
Elsie
Waterford
Grantsburg
Wis
Anna Lindquist
Ralph B. Griffith
Elmore, Inn
Bertha Lindquist
Grantaburg
Bailey Springs social notes list local visitors and events
Frank Barth called at Locust yesterday while Joan Sanderson spent Sunday at Jake Shervin s. Fred Foltz traveled to Decorah with Mrs. Bender s auto. Mrs. Jake Shervin shopped in Decorah. Ramlo sold hogs at Mabel. Andrew Seebach called at Sam Barth s Friday. U P S was held in Canoe Sunday. Miss Pearl Feltz stays with her brother Henry. Red Cross dance at Matter s. School starts in Knoke district with Mrs. Jacob Lee as teacher.
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Frank Barth
Joan Sanderson
Jake Shervin
Fred Foltz
Decorah
Sam Barth
Emmons Kern
Pete Queal
Roy Holkesvik
Peter Queal
Roy Johnson
Barth
V. Kemh
Mabel
Harrison Barth
Mike Barth
Clarence Knoke
Felt
Pearl Feltz
Henry
Red Cross
All Matter
Laura Knoke
Jake Young
V. Stoskopfome
Knoke
Jacob Lee
Beulah Shervin
Centennial social notes from Castalia vicinity
Edwin Ginapp and Webb Rosa were callers in Centennial area with visits to Gipp Rae Runkle and Hoever’s. Grace Carlin spent a weekend with Rob McManus near Castalia while Miss Anna Kipp departed for Lawler after a Centen nial visit. Embroidery club met at Mrs Stinesphone. Chas Ward and Anton Bohr called in Ossian and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ginapp
Fred Gipp
S. Webb
Rosa
Birdsell
Rae Runkle
Hoever
Saturdi
Wetl
Chas. Allen
Castalia
Rosa Eeparges
Ie Fhler
Edwin Cenape
John Moon
Embroidery Club
Ossian
Anna Kipp
Ing
Lawler
Keeperney Finnegan
Theo
Ersian
Ladies’ Society
Charley Ginapp
Billie ae @ baene
Anton J. Bohr
Visitors named at multiple homes in Calmar Ossian area
Henry and Amanda Ginapp Rae Run kle and fan ly and Joe McKernan visited Mrs Daniels home Sunday Rae Runkle and wife Mrs Anna Daniels Miss Anna Kipp and Joe Fhler were guests at the P F Schissell home in Calmar Friday evening The C O Daniels fanty and Rae Runkle family Mrs Anna Daniels and daughter Nelle and Theodoore Rosa were entertained at the Winn Rathbun home in Ossian Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Amanda Ginapp
Rae Runkle
Joe McKernan
Mrs. Daniels
Anna Daniels
Anna Kipp
Joe Fhler
P. F. Schissell
Calmar
C. O. Daniels
Sunshine club meets at Mrs S R Yagel's home
Calmar residents share news of visits and travels. The Sunshine club gathered at Mrs S R Yagel's home. Various locals including Miss Thea Bjerke and Miss Genevieve Broshier are noted for recent activities and upcoming plans.
Belated Iowa Supreme Court Decision Details Old Case
The Iowa supreme court handed down a belated decision Monday in an aging case nearly forgotten. The ruling clarifies prior interpretations and may affect related judicial precedents as observers note the unusual delay in publication and consideration.
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Iowa Supreme Court
State of Iowa v. R. F. Leonard lewdness conviction affirmed
In Winneshiek County Judge A N Hobson presided as the State of Iowa charged R F Leonard with lewdness. Leonard was indicted, convicted, and sentenced. The appellate court affirmed the conviction with an opinion by the court.
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State of Iowa
R. F. Leonard
Winneshiek County
A. N. Hobson
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Noretta
Gretley
Tarbara Borsheim
Ole Gretley
John Kraby
Hesover
Sellman Farm
la Crosse
Clarence W. Peterson
Edwin Bulmer
Earl Dinger
Bertie Thorsheim
John Vick
Lars
Otto Severson
Spillville
John Soukup
Xaveripa
Cresco Saturay
Lewis Swehla
Carl Soukup
Matilda Taylor
John Deere
John
Jos. Valenta
Protivia
Ben Herold
Joe Hisins
Klageway
Agner
Eer Ossian
Paineies
Josephine Dostal
Little
Turkey
John Jansky
John Jansky and Gaughter Otilla
A. G. Fisher
Kara Poshusta
James Koblishka
Wisconsin
Novak
Jos. Naber
Gertrude Herold
Fd. Ptachek
Freek Soukup
Henry Lemberger
Relatves
Lewis Shevik
Gilbert Haatvedt
Lewis Mikesh
Gertrude Kapler
E. Toschel
A. Jazel
Manley
Will Wagner
Near Ridgeway
J. J
Ridgeway
Miller’s Economy Store
Bailey Springs
Mary Pil
America
Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm
Supreme Court
Frank T. Horth
Santa Claus
HER
Drug and Jewelry Store
American Red Cross
United States
RED Cross Chapter
Ben Bear
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