Local incidents and crimes across Iowa towns
It reports Mason City hiring female telegraph messengers and a Nashua library closing for coal, a Fay ette home destroyed by fire with no insurance, a barber shop raid in Mason City, Waverly grocers weighing delivery cuts, a Fairfax safe robbery by a 16 year old, a Lansing woodcutter frostbite tale, Oelwein liquor found in a box car and destroyed, Harold Redman in France among early US soldiers, the Sumner dairy cow death, a Maynard Holstein breeders meeting, Clarksville cattle drowning, and Greene clothing thefts totaling items stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Nashua
W. A. Whitford
Fayette
Waverly Grocers
Tony Nickalaski
Northwestern
Fairfax
Lansing
Martin Severson
Oelwein
Great Western
J. B. Young
Clarksville
Fevans-Blumer Clothing Company
Greene
Luther Wins Initial Game In Luther Gymnasium
Decorah season opener features Campion College of Prairie du Chien against Luther. Luther leads most of the game as Natvig and Larsen pace a 28 to 7 second half run. Campion’s O Connor and McCabe score early. Sorlien and Lunde tighten Luther defense guarding Campion’s key players. Referee Madson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Gymnasium
Decorah
Campion College of
Prairie du Chien
Luther
Campion
O'Connor
Natvig
McCabe
Lunde
Larsen
Sorlien
Larson
Sorlein
Gecore
Carmody
Palliday
McAleese
FGFTF
A. Sorlien
Birmingham
Halliday
Grayham
Madson of
Farmers Equity convention to unite Iowa in Decorah
The Farmers Equity Society plans a large convention in Decorah on March 5 1918 to organize the entire state. The event expects 300 or more delegates and representation from every county, with hotels busy for a day or two. A standing committee will set an extensive program for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Dubuque
Farmers’ Equity Society
Towa
Decorah Farmers' Cooperative Society Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held in the Court House at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday January 8th 1918. All stockholders are urged to be present as the key vote is whether to continue with the company. OT Sellman, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Stockholders Meeting
Decorah Farmers’ Co-Operative Society
Court House
OT Sellman
Secy
Weekly Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
Tested by the U S Weather Bureau for the week beginning Sunday December. Light snows in the north in the first and last parts of the week. Colder Monday with moderation late in the week. Generally fair in the south with much colder start and little change thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
South Partion
Fire destroys Ridgeway feed mill and town power source
A devastating blaze at Alva Griswold’s Ridgeway feed mill last Wednesday night consumed the three story wooden structure and the village electric plant powered by Griswold’s engine. With no adequate fire protection and little insurance, surrounding properties suffered minor damage and several automobile batteries stored in the mill were ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Alva Griswold
Mr. Griswold
James Armstrong
Miller Captures Top Honors With White Wyandottes
H E Miller sent the same pens of White Wyandotte chickens from Winona to Charles City and again earned sweeping prizes. He took first and third cock erel first and fourth pullet third and fourth hen and first pen plus best Exhibit. His first cockerel and pullet outshone Cedar Rapids state poultry winners. Charles City management praised Miller and called the Wyandottes the strongest exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Miller
Winona
Charles City
Cedar Rapids
Miller
Total Eclipse Visible Across The United States
A total solar eclipse will occur on June 8, 1918, first since 1900. It will be total along a fifty mile wide path from Seattle through Denver and Kansas to Florida and the Bahamas, with Iowa only partially covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iowa
Seattle
Wash
Denver
Colo
Yakin
Kans
Florida
Bahama Islands
Kansas
Calmar Man Chosen For Ames Training Camp
From daily papers, John G. Meyer of Calmar is among thirty two men selected at State College in Ames to report at the third officers reserve training camp at Camp Dodge on January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Meyer
Calmar
State College
Ames
Camp Dodge
Red Cross Notes Highlight Jackson Junction Drive
Over the past week the Red Cross membership gains include John J. Jirak of Jackson Junction who canvassed his neighborhood, raising 74 dollars to date and sending Christmas greetings to Winneshiek chapter officers. Other donors include Mr. and Mrs. R A Engbertson with 25 dollars, Carl Carlson 25 dollars, and W F Baker and A Leytze with 10 dollars each as the drive pushes toward 153 million in United States membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jirak
Jackson Junction
A. Leytze
United States
New Year's Ball Planned at Winneshiek Hotel
Landlord Sanderson of the Winneshiek announces a New Year’s ball next Monday evening at the hotel. Since his renovation, the Winneshiek has seen extensive repairs and enhanced comfort and appearance, reinforcing Sanderson’s reputation for popular hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
The
Winneshiek
Railroad men join knitters in comfort work
George Placek and Floyd Sanders, brakeman and baggageman on the Calmar branch, finished a substantial sweater and a muffler respectively. They rival the women knitters in Red Cross comfort work, showing that railroad men also take to knitting and yarn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
George Placek
Floyd Sanders
Calmar
George
Pastor's Son Debates On Excess Profit Tax Victory
Raymond Grant son of Rev A R Grant of this city and a Cornell College Mt Vernon student represented Adelphian literary society in a postwar excess profit tax debate His strong argumentative powers and flawless delivery helped secure a decisive victory for his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Grant
Rev
A. R. Grant
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Adelphian
Decorah Markets Grain Quotations Missing For Christmas
No grain quotations available due to Christmas. Government set wheat at 2.00 to 2.10, corn 1.00 for new and 1.60 for old, with hogs quoted at 15.50 to 16.25.
Pleasant township Red Cross socials raise funds
In School District No 2 Pleasant township a basket social drew neighbors and raised funds for the Junior Red Cross. Mons Tweet sent $46.10 to Supt. Miller, Miss Adam Tollefson’s Kornmeyer area school contributed $18.50, and a Calmar district event netted $50.00. A mother goose program attracted about 200, and Col. O B Goodno auctioned baskets for $52.05, with $50.00 as net proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Township
Miller
Red Cross
Adam Tollefson
Kornmeyer
Dorothy Barfoot
Calmar Township
Col
O. B. Goodno
Schools All Running in Winneshiek County
Superintendent Miller faced a teacher shortage, closing about fifteen rural schools. Through diligent search he secured educators, now every county school is staffed. Winneshiek is in better shape than many counties statewide.
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Miller
Winneshiek
A Christmas Reunion at Haas Home
Mr and Mrs Chas Haas hosted a family reunion on Christmas Day with all sons in laws daughters and grandchildren invited. Twenty six sat at the table and everyone enjoyed the gathering finishing with a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Haas
Weekly Weather Report Shows Clear Days and Mild Range
The past week had five clear days and two cloudy. Temperatures ranged from 14 to 40 degrees with an average maximum of 28.7, about 1.1 below normal.
Skating Challenge From La Crosse Skater
Olaf Klandrud of La Crosse Wisconsin through manager Henry Wittenberg issues a mid January race challenge to Decorah and nearby towns. Contender seeks a half mile to two mile course to boost skating interest and sport. Interested parties should contact Wittenberg at 1230 Caledonia Street La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Olaf Klandrud
Henry Wittenburg
Caledonia St
Decorah
Klandrud
Wittenberg
Iver Ringdahl Hurt in Fire Run Incident
Hose Company No 2 member Iver Ringdahl was badly hurt Monday night while en route to a fire. He rode on the side of a rear hauling truck, jumped off near the blaze, and fell as the auto ran over his right leg tearing ankle ligaments. he is confined to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Ringdahl
Hose Company No. 2
Church Announcements and Sunday Services Schedule
Church notes list subjects for next Sabbath sermon Well-wishing Not Well Doing and a union service led by Cornell college youth. Christian Endeavor discusses Planning for the Future and a grace for time and eternity. United Lutheran details Sunday school at 9 15 English service 10 30 Norwegian 3 30 New Year’s service 1 30. Christian Science announces lesson Christian Science with reading room hours and midweek meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Cornell College
Christian Endeavor
United Lutheran
Glesne
Christian Science Services
Freeman
Christian Science
Frankville Bank picks ex treasurer as cashier
The Waukon Democrat reports Frank Bulman, former county treasurer, chosen as cashier for the new Frankville bank to open soon. He is actively engaging in bank affairs at the People's National, promising prudent management and bankerly service. The note ends with a quip about the old fashioned man who covered an oil can spout with a potato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankville
Waukon Democrat
Frank Bulman
People’s National
Frank
Notice to settle accounts at 2 to 4 p m this week
A notice from Dr M D Jewell states he will be in his office 2 to 4 p m this week to settle all accounts. He warns indebted individuals to call and settle, as his Army duties will prevent personal attention after this week. If unpaid, he will hand over accounts to his attorney with a 10 percent collection fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Jewell
Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement Ad Claim
J. E. Colver of 103 Labor Temple Los Angeles praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation saying they are the best he ever used and noting no unpleasant after effects. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Colver
Labor Temple
Los Angeles
Cal
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
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A. F. Schmitt
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Soukup’s
E. T. Anderson
C. J. Steno
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R. F. D. Prosper
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Washington St
Groff
Joseph Biederman
West
F. J. Rosenthal
Rami
Decorah Markets
Weekly Weather Report
Frankville Bank
E. J. Parman
Christmas Savings Club
Liberty Loan
Citizens Savings Bank
Saturday Evening Post
Taylor Holmes
PATHE
the Gee Whiz Kid
Douglas Fairbanks
the Man From
Painted Post
New York
Madge Kennedy
Aleo
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