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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
6
A telegraphic order explains how registrants may present new evidence or seek time extensions, and how Local and District Boards may reopen cases and reclassify registrants before induction. It notes nonbinding extensions and the process for industrial or agricultural claims. Induction is not stayed by reopening.
The U S Food Administrator for Winne Shick County warns farmers and townsfolk to return excess flour to mills or dealers. Citizens may have two sacks or one sack respectively, and failure to comply risks a fine up to 5000 dollars or two years imprisonment. This second notice urges attention.
W Darrington visits Decorah and many residents from Mabel and surrounding townships are listed visiting relatives, attending church, or moving. Several reporters note travel to Camp Dodge, a death in Eau Claire aftermath, a farewell party for Albert Halsey, and area farm moves including the Thorson and Decorah homes. Surnames include Darrington, Becker, Wells, Flak, Smith, Darrington, Talbert, Johnson, Fawcett, Painter, Chase, and Hutchins.
Mrs E T Arneson has been quite sick this week. Miss Gerda Hanson visited Decorah Friday and Saturday. Roads are very soft with six inches of mud in places. Several locals including Miss Anna Johnson visiting Spring Grove and Albert Peterson of Waterloo Ridge called here. Red Cross sociable at the school house netted 878. May need more lines if available.
Leslie Pierce has measles since Monday and several residents like Paul Reed and Bert McIntosh are mentioned with illnesses or travel. The column records visits, travel to Decorah and Camp Dodge, Red Cross work, a lecture by Rev. Grant, cemetery meeting, and a detailed obituary for Mrs. Clinmena Snyder Sheley with funeral at Burr Oak.
Miss Velma Thde spent Sunday with Mrs. Anna Daniels and Mrs. JC O Daniels assists. Decorah shoppers Emma Heckman and Chas Kronmiller visited Decorah. Dozens of neighbors and relatives called at various homes including Ehler Allen Daniels and Runkle households. A sale at Cas talia and visits to Cresco for an operation are noted along with spring overcoats advertised by Bear's.
L L Cadwell visiting Mason City recalls Wisterby storms and the then pioneering era of railroading. He notes water pumping methods, engine replacements, and the slow opening of tracks. Cadwell plans a Webster City visit before returning home to Decorah.
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