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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
4
A long list of new Red Cross Pig Club subscribers is reported up to Monday noon across Ossian Jackson Fremont Spillville and other townships. The notice names solicitors and contributors in each area with multiple individuals listed for Ossian Jackson Township and Canoe Township.
Father Whalen, who recently volunteered as a chaplain in the national army and won a commission, was honored at a Knights of Columbus farewell at their hall. About 20 non-members joined members for the event. Mr. Huber presented a purse of over $150 on behalf of the Knights, and Father Whalen received a wrist watch from his non-Catholic friends.
Report alleges State Marshal Maurice Nielson opposed foreign language use and posted an order in Schleswig Denison. A crowd of fifty to seventy five Germans gathered threatening violence unless he left town. Nielson reportedly stood firm amid the unrest.
M J Carter of Ossian found a 42 year old Decorah Bachelors Club document dated 1876. The note recalls firm rulings against marriage and expulsion, plus anecdotes of members like Helge Langland Ben Bear and D C M, with later fates of several figures and reflections on bachelor life.
The Cedar Rapids resident Miss Hattie A. Burrows died from a rattlesnake bite suffered on June 24 while picking strawberries. The snake struck her index finger as her sister, present at the scene, attempted first aid but could not stop the illness.
Quarantine placed in Woodbury county during the last three days by Dr M Engen of the US Bureau of Animal Industry. He aims to halt spread at the start, reducing losses compared with prior years.
An Iowa City county office coal bunkers caught fire from spontaneous combustion. A county employee quickly extinguished the flames before any material damage occurred. This is the fourth such incident reported, with the last three noted.
Winneshiek county records show 563 fewer sheep than the previous year and wool output down by 5136 pounds. Depredations by dogs and wolves hurt profits, with table data showing township variation. Also includes August Woman's Home Companion corn recipes and tips for stuffed peppers and corn dishes.
Ern Holzer of Elgin raises a Poland China sow that bore ten piglets. After four months the litter averaged 100 pounds each. One pig was stepped on by the mother as a young piglet, stunting its growth while the other nine compensated.
A serious farm accident at the Elliott Angell farm in Burr Oak township Mitchell county leads to the death of Ed Seammmon Angell and injuries to Merlin Angell aged 21. While stacking hay a cable broke an iron struck Seammmon who died shortly after and a released fork pierced Angell’s leg.
Fred Marsh and deputies confiscated 21 gallons of whiskey found under a skylight above the Eagles hall in Mason City. The liquor was in gallon bottles, each packed in cardboard cartons, accessed via a window and a fire escape from the M B A building.
A vivid motion picture adaptation of My Four Years in Germany portrays Kaiser Wilhelm’s threats to Ambassador James W. Gerard and the broader plot to rule the world. The Star theatre screens the film this week Thursday Friday and Saturday July 25 26. Americans urged to view to understand why the nation must stand against the foe.
The article explains how the United States sources sugar and the Allies’ shift away from European production. It notes Cuba and the U S beet and cane supplies dominate, while Central powers are cut off. It argues conservation is needed to meet Allied shortages and avoid a sugar famine, stressing limits under Food Administration rules and past losses from submarine raids.
Farmers report widespread pig losses from necrobacillosis in fall and spring litters. The disease mimics hog cholera but is less active. vets urge examination of emaciated pigs and post mortems to prevent further losses. Commercial Club organizes help to save Winneshiek county crops as harvest nears.
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft Adama Rhode Island reports a three month cough relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He endorses the product for hay fever asthma and bronchial coughs and notes he will keep it on hand. Engbert's Pharmacy advertises the remedy. A stray ad line offers a social maxim about letting others do for you.
A Justice of the Peace from Detroit Texas testifies Foley Kidney Pills are the best he has used and effectively aid backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and frequent urination while Engbertson's Pharmacy promotes the remedy. The ad also notes home food should be thoughtfulness and unselfishness for joy.
Geo Jenner of 416 Labor St San Antonio Texas reports Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best laxative for constipation and biliousness. He says they help with sick headache and bloating from bad digestion and should be in every traveling man's grip. Kingbertson's Pharmacy.
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