Junior Red Cross funds aid war orphans in county schools
County Superintendent H E Miller highlights a surge of 1900 Junior Red Cross members in area schools with many more expected. The collected funds, including dollar memberships from parents, total 70 54 dollars and 70 cents so far, aimed at supporting thirty war orphans for a year at about 36 50 each. Schools across Glenwood Decorah Madison Calmar and others reported varied contributions from teachers and communities, as the drive continues toward the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Miller
Red Cross
Winneshiek Chapter
Miller
Ain’t
Atkinson
Roy Gossman
Oak
Fred Rost
Aides Madison
Ruth Kennedy
Madison
Evelyn Howden
Julia Kvale
Rose Drew
Christine Owen
Bloomfield
Bernice Green
Anna Joannes
Marie Mingshead
Grace Sheggrud
Decorah
Marie Hielle
Ida Transerud Decorah
Bertha Sibler
Tollefson
Calmar
Dorothy Barfoot
Regina Fisher
Caroline Hrushka
Charlotte Gullickson
Springfield
Ruth Bakke
Mary D. Bere
Ella Qualley
Clarissangfield
Mabel Hil Bluffton
Mabellas Highland
Dagmar Tordahl
Highland
Gilma Peterson
Kathinka Allen
Rose Thomas Jackson
Harriet Finwalter
Jackson
Gertrude Cavanaugh
Laura Barth
Cora Broghammer
Sumner
Gina Espeseth
Lena Bakken
John Hron
Emma Valenta
Lincoln
Grace Gullickson
Myrtle Schild
Tazel Courtney
Frankville
Mabel Hendrickson
Mabel Musser
Gladys Owen
Suzie Schmelzer
Clara Trakke
Fila Womeldorf
Burr Oak
Elizabeth Welsh
Violette Ward
Orleans
Femma Ellingson
Frances Curtis
Gladys Johnson
Mary Parchman
Bernice Owen
Fremont
Edna Hangerud
Kendallville
Mattie Burton
Hesper High School
C. Gannon
Heaper
Ingw Stensland
Hesper
Alma Petersom
Violette Stoskopf
Mayme Flak
Agnes Welsh
Tyne
Krace Leeson
Ruth Seimaan
Pleasant
Vera Bucknell
Lynneva Josendahl
Hattie Musser
Blanche Musser
Alma Hover
Signa Oakland
Hilda Bolson
Marion Clarey
Eva M. Fleming
Aovvatony
Ossian
Loretta McGarv
Onsian
Agnes Kolsrud
Minnie "Christianson
Ossian High School
Conover School
L. Roi
Hazel Nicholson
Ad¢lia Anderson
Ruth Seim
Freeport
Cora Dickinson
Senate
December Weather Report Summary by W F Baker
December was the coldest in 24 years with a mean temperature of 20.3 degrees and a mean minimum of 3.8. Snowfall measured 4.10 inches with 0.24 inches of water. December’s record maximum approached 22.9 degrees in 1909 and the minimum 3.5 in 1903. The week averaged 12.4 degrees above normal, yet 11 below the prior period, with 11 clear, 5 cloudy, and 15 partly cloudy days and northwest to west winds.
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W. F. Baker
Sudden Drop of Temperature
A government thermometer at W. F. Bakers reported a sharp temperature fall from 34 degrees above zero Thursday morning to eleven degrees below Friday morning, a 45 degree drop in 24 hours. The frigid spell, affecting motorists and spanning from the Canadian line to the Atlantic coast, continued into Saturday with readings around 16 to 22 below zero.
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W. F. Baker
Ben Bear’s Corner
Canadian Line
Atlantic Coast
The New Year Arrives in Decorah 1918
The year 1918 begins in Decorah with church bells tolling and boys roaming the streets with sheep bells cow bells and horns. Banks post office rural carriers and county officials recognize it as a legal holiday though general business remains light as the new year starts.
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Decorah
Armenian relief fund receives $100 pledge
Rev. M Willett reports a Decorah resident donated 100 dollars to the Armenian relief fund. The giver asked for anonymity in use of the name, but the gift stands as a valuable contribution.
Miller Wagon Co. Shows Strong Year and Dividend Declared
Calmar Courier reports Miller Wagon Company’s year to have been very good despite adverse conditions. Directors declare a 5 percent dividend on capital stock, with about $8,000 in reserve for a planned modern plant and other expenditures. New manager Holmes is praised for potential profit gains, and Calmar wagon reputation is noted as enduring. Annual stockholders meeting held Tuesday with long-time directors reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar Courier
Miller Wagon Company
Holmes
Calmar
Henry Miller
O P. Ode
H. P. Nicholson
Anees
A. H. Knut
New Year Memories of Old Fashioned Celebrations
Nostalgic poem recalls a bygone New Year when hearty handshakes replaced fingertip touches, and dances like the lancers polka and minuet brought together young and old. The piece contrasts changing times with enduring sweet memories of fellowship and merriment.
New Year Reflections and Resolutions From 1918
The message greets the new year born at midnight last Monday with hopes of peace or renewed struggles. It urges good resolutions and warns against looking back at past pleasures. The author notes the almanac says winter is ten days old, yet warmth seems to approach as one third of cold weather passes.
Albert Stihring Married in Chicago Union
Albert Stihring oldest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Stihring of Decorah wed Miss Sophia Tracy Voris of Peoria last Saturday in Chicago. Stihring heads the farm loan department at Dime Savings Bank in Peoria. Locals offer congratulations and happiness wishes to the couple.
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Chicago
Albert Stihring
Fred Stihring
Decorah
Sophia Tracy Voris
Peoria
Stihring
The
Dime Savings Bank
Castalia Merchants Adopt Cash Basis War Policy
W H Haefner and W H Roe, Castalia merchants, announce a shift to cash or bankable notes starting January 1 1918 to meet wartime changes. They note wholesalers now demand spot cash and local dealers require settlement for all goods before customers depart.
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W. H. Haefner
W. H. Roe
Castalia
New Year's Dance at Winneshiek Hotel Ends Quiet Night
The Winneshiek hotel New Year’s Eve dance was successful though not crowded. It was a semi-private affair with a good attendance as 1918 began, couples greeting with “A Happy New Year” and confetti showers marking the moment.
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Winneshiek Hotel
Death of an Old Resident
Word reached Mrs. Arthur Amundson and Alice Elwick that their aunt Mrs. Jerald died at her Osage home. Sister of the late Among Child, she and her husband were early Decorah and Frankville residents. Mrs. Jerald was eighty three years old.
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Arthur Amundson
Alice Elwick
Mrs. Jerald
Osage
Poultry Show Planned by Winneshiek County Group
Preparations are under way for the annual poultry show conducted by the Winneshiek County Poultry Association. The event runs January 22 to 25 in Haugen Hall with cash and special prizes expected to spark spirited competition. Fuller particulars will be announced later.
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Winneshiek County Poultry Association
Haugen Hall
Thrice-a-Week World offer amid World War era
The 1918 Thrice-a-Week World proclaims value at $1.00 per year for 156 papers and a combined deal with The Decorah Republican at $2.30 for one year. It emphasizes timely war news from Europe and stresses low price.
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France
Eeoget
Decorah Republi
Fire alarms and major incidents in Decorah during 1917
In 1917 Decorah saw sixteen fire department alarms with only three major fires. The Mc Masters residence fire on January 24 occurred on a freezing night with hydrants frozen. March 6 brought the McConnell building blaze, and Christmas Eve saw the Adams Seed Company plant burn, the heaviest loss. H J Hiller oversees a log of all calls.
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Decorah
McMasters
McConnell
Adams Seed Company
H. J. Hiller
Housekeepers Urge Early Ordering to Ease Saturday Load
A housekeeper appeals for earlier daily ordering and weekly bulk ordering of supplies to spare delivery boys from Saturday overloads. She imagines a young son delivering goods past supper on a bitter cold night, sorting by lantern light.
Ice Harvest With Ice Oil Sale Starts Next Week
Herman Tavener plans selling ice oil from the river this year as blocks of ice about fourteen inches thick are readied. With weather cooperation, cutting should begin next week, earlier than usual, promising a strong supply for next year.
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Herman Tavener
We and Our Neighbors War Effort And Local Incidents
A sweep of small town items notes citizens joining the Red Cross in Ladora and local wartime efforts. Fires destroy Edgewood and Charles City facilities, with injuries and fatalities reported. Local economies and civic actions span from wages, hay sales, and endowment pledges to a 1793 Liberty bond now valued at $296,000.
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Ladora
Red Cross
Waukon
John Kenna
Hateh
Edgewood
Mason City
Strawberry Point
E. C. Foster
Waterloo
Christmas litter brings seventy five pigs to Finn farm
On Christmas Eve a broad sow farrowed a fine litter and the next day another sow did the same, yielding a total of 75 healthy young pigs. John Finn added a new heating system to the hog house costing about $100 to keep the moisture and warmth in the dry season.
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John Finn
John
Change of Time for Milwaukee Road Trains
A slight time change went into effect on the Milwaukee road last Sunday. Train No 261 formerly due at 8 15 now arrives at 7 30 and departs at 8 oclock instead of 9 10. None of the other trains are affected.
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Milwaukee Road
New Year Dawn Delights Recalled From Feast
A cheerful note marks the turn of the year with reflections on waking joy, rising energy, and a lighter after the feast as turkey hash has disappeared and appetites feel renewed.
Loyal Woman Donates Life Membership to Red Cross
Anna Lere presented fifty dollars at Decorah State Bank for a life membership in the American Red Cross. She said she had no relatives to serve but wished to aid those who can serve in the ranks.
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Anna Lere
Decorah State Bank
American Red Cross
Church announcements and services in multiple denominations
Christian Science services Freeman building 24 floor Sunday 11 45 am lesson God Sunday school noon Wednesday 8 pm free reading room daily except Sunday Congregational M Willett pastor subject The Secret of Courage Communion services in the morning Good music Everybody welcome United Lutheran Glesne pastor Young People League social this evening church parlors Sunday Jan 6 9 15 Norwegian morning English evening 7 30 Casper A Austin studying at the Seminary
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Christian Science Services
Freeman
M. Willett
United Lutheran
Glesne
Young People’s League
Casper A. Austin
Records for the Soldiers Gift to Camp Dodge
Decorah citizens and the Aeroplican editor sent over forty talking machine records to Camp Dodge for the soldiers. The Republican will collect and handle donated records and even accept discarded albums. Contributions welcome to enable an early shipment and ongoing use at the camps.
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Decorah
Aeroplican
Camp Dodge
Proud of His Home Town Loyal to Lidgerwood N D Red Cross and Guards
F W Mashek of Lidgerwood says he is proud of his hometown and mentions the Spillville Red Cross branch. He notes North Dakota National Guard Company T1 from the county landed in France and that Lidgerwood boys are in the same regiment, expressing hope the Kaiser will know when they go into action. He wishes a bright and happy New Year.
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Aervplican
F. W. Mashek
Lidgerwood
N. D
Spillville
N. D. Com4
Laundress Questions Flag Etiquette and Duty
A laundress faced with washing a flag among dirty garments raises questions about respect and protocol. The piece examines tensions between symbolism and practical duties in a workplace setting, noting concerns about handling and public perception.
Weekly Weather Forecast From December 30 1917
Weather Bureau in Washington issues weekly forecast for valleys and Mississippi and Lower Missouri regions. First half of the week shows generally fair skies with rising temperatures. Northern areas expect light rain later. southern portions see rain with a return to cold conditions as the week ends.
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US 8
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
Year Round Santa Claus At The Holiday Attractions
Readers praise the theatre’s Holiday attractions while noting the films resemble a year round Santa Claus. The piece reflects festive sentiment and public enthusiasm for ongoing cinema events.
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Coldeston
Miller Wagon Co
New York World
P. Thomas
Lime Springs
Johnson
Northwood
St. Mary Catholic
Charles City
B. D. Chandler
West Union
Anna Pavlick
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Halver Hagen
Dunham Company
Marshalltown
Dubuque College
St. Joseph’s
Viola
C. Shadle
Ogden
Volge City
Albert
Duff
Delco Cafe
H. A. Teslow
Iowa
J. C. Beard
Monroe Street
Poland
A. F. Sehmitt
E. W. Cutting
Washington Street
E. J. Hook
Soukup
KE. T. Anderson
Avery
Ford
C. J. Steno
Call
R. F. D. Prosper
Minn
Washington St
Ingvoldstad
Groff
Bluebird Star Series
Ruth Clifford
Rupert Julian
New Geo. Ade
Paramount Star Series Presents
Billie Burke
Iss Burke
America
PATHE
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Arcady
REGU
Epsom
Jamaica
E.j.parman
Meritol Remedies
BEN Bear CO
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