03 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
1
Advertisers in Decorah present offerings for Winneshiek county with rates and notices. Listings include optician services at Decorah, physicians and surgeons with hours, osteopathic doctors, an attorney, and Lutheran Publishing House. Local business references and contact details appear in this Decorah directory snippet.
Announces forty one years of square dealing offering gents furnishings footwear fur coats and travel goods. Full line of dry goods trimmings and a broad assortment of nations. Located at Corner Water and Washington Streets Decorah Iowa.
K Haueen a general merchant operates a shop dealing in dry goods groceries carpets notions cloaks shoes and more at 311 318 West Water Street Decorah Iowa.
A long editorial voice reflects on wartime duties and public conduct. It critiques liquor laws, labor drafts, and price policies while praising moral resolve, national unity, and civic duty. The piece surveys politics, military mobilization, and domestic reforms with period rhetoric and sharp humor.
President Wilson declares government ownership of all US railroads, terminals, telegraph and telephone lines, and related operations effective Friday noon. McAdoo named director general with full authority to direct boards and managers, ensure continued dividends, and manage debt renewals while exempting some overseas and trolley lines. Officials assure investors of asset protection and orderly operation, seeking congressional guarantees of ongoing upkeep and a net income baseline for firms during federal control.
McGregor man Chris Wengen, a prominent lumberman, was bound over to the federal grand jury by U S Commissioner Herbert F. McCabe of Dubuque for investigation of alleged violation of the espionage act. Bonds fixed at 5000 dollars, he was released. He is charged with making remarks derogatory to the United States on several occasions. The arrest warrant was issued at the urging of McGregor citizens.
J. H. Bradish of the Winneshiek county board says the next military call will occur about February 15. The exact percentage called is not stated but expected to be similar to last September, with training camps and clothing equipment to be ready by then.
The 37th General Assembly enacts a January 1 1918 birth reporting requirement. Physicians midwives or attendees must file birth certificates with the County Clerk within ten days of birth. If unnamed the Clerk provides a supplementary blank for the given name. Clerks are county registrars and must inform doctors and the public. noncompliance carries heavy penalties.
The Republican Publicity Association leader Jonathan Bourne Jr. accuses administration outlets of claiming no time for politics while Democratic operatives reorganize campaign efforts. He questions why tariff inquiries and war efforts are pursued by a Democratic cabinet and committee, urging business foresight and America first, and asks the Democratic press to respond.
Fires deaths and accidents voiced through weekly dates from January 4 to March 20 in Decorah and surrounding townships. Included are fatalities such as Gertrude Nesheim and John Mackenstadt, property losses from house fires, business milestones, church and school news, and notable deaths like Dr. Arthur Rogers and Mrs. Frank Maltby.
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