Government buying flour for Army Navy and exports
The Food Administration will buy from every mill up to 30 percent of output for Army Navy and export needs. Bids follow normal procedures and awards may apply to the 30 percent quota. Notice to mills two weeks before target output and a reserve stock will be kept for shortages at delivery points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Army
Navy
United States
Food Administration
Stove Explosion Damages Farm Kitchen
The R R McGirr family living on the south edge of town escaped serious harm when a kitchen stove and water heater exploded after a night with no fire and ice freezing the pipes. The blast shattered the stove, tore plaster, scattered burning coal, and blew out windowpanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Argo-Gazette
R. R. McGirr
McGlathery Place
Made a Fortune in Junk by a Russian Jew
Morris Gervich arrived in Marshall town eighteen years ago with 20 cents. He spent 15 cents on breakfast and soon bought a $7,750 home in the fashionable district. He invested $12,000 of savings in a $25,000 farm in Fillmore County and is rated worth $40,000, having earned it in the Iowa hide, fur, and junk business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Morris Gervich
Gervich
Fillmore County
Minnesota
Iowa
Mysterious Stock Theft Near New Hampton
Eighteen head of cattle belonging to Summers and Knight stock dealers near New Hampton vanished from their farm five miles north of town. Loss discovered after a storm when owners went to search for property. Treated as theft after initial belief of straying proved unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers & Knight
New Hampton
Woman Murdered in Broad Daylight and House Set Ablaze
Mrs. Clara J. Wedge of Mason City was found murdered in her home with the house set on fire after the killing. Fire and police officials launched an immediate investigation as neighbors alerted firemen who found the room burning in several spots and spreading quickly over the victim.
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Clara J. Wedge
Mason City
Fire damages Joe Becker residence at Ossian
Fire partially destroyed the handsome residence of Joe Becker at Ossian Saturday around 12 30. Cause believed defective wiring. Firemen saved much of the building and furnishings though water works were under repair. Loss partly insured.
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Joe Becker
Ossian
Burns Prove Fatal for Mrs Dunlap in Laurel County
Mrs Mary M Dunlap died at her home near Laurel in Marshall county after a shawl caught fire from a cook stove. She was alone when the accident occurred and sustained severe burns.
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Mary M. Dunlap
Laurel
Marshall County
Seed corn situation outlines seed shortages and recovery plan
An Iowa analysis warns seed corn is in worse condition than 1915 with little old corn available. It calls for 1.7 million bushels to plant next spring, notes only partial seed saved before October 6, and stresses ear testing, sorting, and storing from fields and cribs. It urges local sourcing, testing, and careful management to ensure a good seed supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Highway Robbery Near Northwood Strikes Two Men
Two Mason City men were driving when two other men stopped them at night near Northwood. The drivers were ordered out and forced to surrender about $110 before the robbers dismantled the first car and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Mason City
Government Will Run Railroad in Cedar Rapids Area
The Iowa Railway and Light Company of Cedar Rapids owning two inter urban lines was notified that its property will be taken over and operated by the government. One line connects with Iowa City and the Rock Island main line, the other links Cedar Rapids with Mount Vernon.
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Iowa Railway & Light Company of
Cedar Rapids
City
Iowa City
Rock Island Railroad
Mount Vernon
Decorah Public Library 1917 Annual Report Summary
The Decorah Public Library reports for 1917 a total of 2101 books in the collection, 6079 items circulated, and a largest daily circulation of nine. Cards in force reached 675 with 220 new this year. Receipts include 1501.07 from tax levy, 1745.81 from fines and rents, and 1588.98 cash balance. expenditures cover librarian salary supplies books magazines and camp donations.
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Ccviieedeass
CREP
Vec Sk Evedertadsenrs
Camp Mo
Citizens Bank
Bopfouote
Camp Dogee
Seasense
Decorah City Council Proceedings 1918 Jan 16
City Council minutes show adjournment to Board of Health, election of Park Commissioner A. T. Holton, snow removal policy, and a 10 percent five month rate request from Upper Iowa Power Co. Finance Committee bills approved totaling 173.62 plus numerous city service costs. Red Cross reports and county chapter activity presented by J. A. Nelson and Mrs. Curtin with county unit organization and garment shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
E. J. Hook
McAndrews
McKay
Bucknell
Willis
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
Oscar L. Olson
Public Library
Burtis
Upper Iowa Power Co
Leftwich
Studebaker Road
N. S. Bailey
C- Andrews
A. T. Holton
H. Engbretson
Melees
Wm. McNamara
N. R. Groff & Son
A. R. Coffeen
A. C. Whalan
H. T. Barthell
Geo. Hill
J. B. Borlaug
Hose Co
eSeee
Kornmeyer Fire
Hook & Ladder Co
Standard Tel. Co
N. Quandahl
Baie Ory
J. A. Nelson
Winneshick Co
American Red Cross
Paul Koren
Winneshick County
Red Cross
Calmar
William Miller
Ridgeway
Rollin Baker
Spillville
Frank Kapinos
Fort Atkinson
George Bieber
Ossian
Lynch
Castalia
W. H. Haefner
Frankville
George van Wey
Hesper
Rob Reid
Burr Oak
John Gates
Canoe Church
Aakre
Clay Hill
John Rosa
Central Division
Chicago
Lawrence Keefe
Im Orah
H. M. Cummings
Winneshiek County
Gladys Jewell
F. J. Curtin
Farmer Rescued From Deep Well Near Sidney and Tabor
Caleb Kerner, a farmer living between Sidney and Tabor, spent about half a day buried in a deep farm well. His wife and neighbors used improvised telephones to locate him while Kerner heard their calls. At last Mrs. Kerner detected his voice and rescuers freed him in condition described as more dead than alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Kerner
Sidney
Tabor
Kerner
Skull Crushed Injury Cited in Hart-Parr Shop
A. W. Bliss suffered a serious accident at the Hart-Parr Co repair shop in Charles City when a machine broke and fell, striking him on the head and crushing his skull. He required five stitches and was reported resting as comfortably as could be expected.
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A. W. Bliss
Hart-Parr Co
Charles City
Mr. Bliss
Food Propaganda Hinders War Effort in Canada
Canadian Food Controller denounces made in Germany rumors aimed at food conservation and warns that spreading such stories harms public trust and undermines wartime control. Officials urge individuals to refrain from passing on baseless tales to support national food measures.
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Canada
Germany
United States Food Administration
United States
A Skunk Banquet at Kra mer's Restaurant
A unique banquet served at Kra mer's restaurant featured skunk meat. Several men attended and praised the meal, declaring it the best they had ever eaten though many left with stuffed suits of clothes from their indulgence.
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McGregor Times
Land built by rivers and geologic history
Geologists explain the Gulf of Mexico once extended to the Ohio River mouth and that the land from there to New Orleans was raised by river-borne earth. The current river system deposits about 400 million tons annually, while the Missouri contributes around 120 tons per second, exceeding 10 million cubic yards daily.
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Gulf of Mexico
Ohio
New Orleans
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annual Report OF
Decorah Public Library
Norman Willett
Library Board
Official
Board of Health
L. S. Dale
Finance Committee
S. Dale
Citizens of Bank
Winneshirk County
Total
Es Lal ‘ Sks
Sahai Enlaitalaia
Sea Sii
Ossian Public School
Junior Red Cross
Gladys M
Jew
Plarine Stands Up
Standard Oil CO. Decorah
Indiana
J. P. Burns
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