King Corn crowns July county as war demand rises
County News notes growing farm activity with harvests starting on barley rye and oats and wheat. Local families visit Cresco Ridgeway and Decorah while Red Cross forms a new branch and a loyalty meeting is held. A death in Winneshiek County is recorded with a large family gathering and funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Corn
Schild
Cresco
Roy Sanderson
John Aegerter
Charley Hornberger
Vera Sanderson
Fred Koch
Gale Haakenson
W. E. Wiedeman
Harry Wiedeman
J. R. Nolte
A. Koch
Dr. Horton of
Calmar
Nettie Koch
Alfred Peter
Chas, Hornberger
J. G. Kirschman
Earl
Decorah
Earl Kirschman
Herb Peter
Otto Leonhart
Ernest Peter
Amel Koch
Carl Haakenson
Gale
Fred Falck
Ridgeway
A. W. Diestler
Dickemann
Elma
C. Schild
Theo. Kratz
R. Kratz
Deno Kratz
Sumner Township
Theo
Kratz
Lawrence
Ernest
Miss Nettle Koch
W. Hardy
Carl Gerber
Howard Co
John Ruchel
Fred
Carl Egler
The
Evangelical Church
Vernon Springs
Ollie
Opel
Carl Hankenson
Fred C. Koch
Clinton
Fred Butz
Red Cross
Hammervold
Geo
Todd
Bridgewater
Sioux Falls
Barnes
Harmony Band
Karen of
Welter Robinson
Hawkeye
C. C. Brown
Orleans
W. A. Dasham
Effie Kellogg
Maude Curtis
Kierland of
Harmony
Rushford
Minn
Middlebrook Barnes
Fremont Township
Winneshiek Country
Mathilda M. Todd
Fred Smith
J. J. Sobolik
Cornelia
Robert
Ervin
United States Service
Ft. Sill
Okla
Kendallville
Carrie Handke
Cresley
Ruth Easler
Rev
Farree
Community Notes From Kendallville and Nearby
Ruth Moore and Libby Moses visited relatives in Harmony and Saratoga. Edna Fifield, Linda Elliott, and Vesta Fifield were guests at local homes while Helen Todd stayed with her brother Steve. Barn es family news includes Vivian Barnes arriving in France and visits by Mrs. Wilma La Pere and others. recent weather and crop chatter conclude with uncertain lines about corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Moore
Harmony
Luella Barnes
Libby Moses
Saratoga
Lois Soltow
Henry Barnes
Spring Valley
Kendallville L. A. S
Grange Hall
Vesta
Edna Fifield
Linda Elliott
Burton
Helen Todd
Cresco
Steve
Iph Hunter
C. W. Clark
Fred Todd
Decorah
Barnes
Wilma la Pere
Bernard Davis
Orleans
G. W. Dasham
Mabel Daskam
Walter Daskam
Clifford
Bert
Canton
Small Town Social Notes Light Up July 22 1918
July 22 1918 notes from Ossian Calmar Decorah Cresco and neighboring locales list residents visiting relatives traveling for visits and medical care including Ray Sobolik Mary Schissel Ida Oxley and Regina Meyer among others. Numerous trips to Camp Dodge Milwaukee Prairie du Chien and Chicago mark a busy week for area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sobolik
New Hampton
Chas. Winn
Castalia
Mary Schissel
Calmar
Ida Oxley
Decorah
Klima
Gladys Goodher
Cresco
W. H. Layton
Leslie Worley
Chicago
Alfred Bink
Elkader
Regina Meyer
Mason City
Rose
Ben Ellefson
Camp Dodge
Fd. Limbeck
Fayette
H. Carmichael
Wm. Spillman
Pvt
Frank Helwig
Mayme Broderick
McGregor
Thos. Broderick
F. Sobolik
P. F. Meyer
F. A. Sobolik
P. F. Meyer and Son
P. Ik
Jas. Folkenbrock
Harry Collins
Carl Huey
Rochester
M. C. Duebler
Raton
N. M
D. Weitgenant
Milwaukee
Oscar Tovson
Lawrence Meyer
Alvin Meyer
Ole Mot
Tovson
Theo
Marie Orvella
Charley Huber
S. Eldo
Lucille Lang
Julius Brown
Carl Bullard
Eber DeCou
August Peck
H. Lang
Sven Towson
Louis Gronlie
Anton Anderson
Oscar Towson
Eldo Lang
Arthur
Fritz Tinderholdt
Ae Oakland
F. Tinderholdt
Ossian
Mike Hertges
D. Peck
Anton Lee
Roy Gleisner
Dr. Lynch
Dr. Dahl
Ravena
Hans Nygaard
Lars Torresdahl
Annaniels
Centennial
Edith Viola Peck
Herb Kleisart
Wm. Abraham
Wenzel Lansing
Haying
Joe Broghammer
Mee
John Matters
W. Lansing
Karl Hanson
Roland
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praised
John F. Jantzen of Delmeny Sask commends Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for personal and family use calling it a tonic helpful medicine. Sold by R. A. Engbertson, Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John F. Jantzen
Delmeny, Sask
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Ravena Notes Busy Week Amid Harvest and Socials
Ravena residents report harvest activity with barley cutting in progress. Families and neighbors join dances, socials, and visits at Castalia Ossian Decorah area homes and farms. Several from Ravena attended events in Decorah and Castalia, with frequent calls at neighbors' homes and farm chores shared among locals.
Centennial community notes from 1918 records
The column lists numerous local visits and social events in Centennial and nearby towns. Families such as Youmans, Harris, Rosa, Einck, Lange, Daniels, and Ginapp are mentioned with visits, Sunday gatherings, and Red Cross meetings. Two listed births are noted and a basket social for Red Cross fundraising is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
F. E. Jones
Ossian
Centennial
Red Cross Unit No. 2
Geo. Allen
Einck
Near Ossian
Clem Einck
Emmet Stevens
Herman Lange
Ralph Jones
A. M
Gladden
Joe Boedensteiner
Elmer Rosa
Ed. Green
Castalia
Henry Boeckman
Joe Ebler
Anna Daniels
Chase Hauber
Ravena
Henry Ginapp
Ginapp
Chas
Eldo Lange
Esther
Lucille
D. Peck
Mre
Geo
Red Cross
Esther Lange
Nelle Daniels
Postville
Grace Carlin
Hos Eue
Celia Eins
Cause of Despondency and Digestive Relief
Despondency is linked to indigestion and constipation and often eases quickly with Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablets aid digestion and promote bowel movements. Sold by R. A. Engbertson in Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
City Council Adopts Finance Claims at July 17 1918 Meeting
City officials meet in July 1918 with Mayor Hook presiding. Alderman McAndrews acts as clerk pro tem as six members attend. The Finance Committee approves numerous claims from Studebaker to street labor and city services, with orders issued to pay totals and allocate funds. A motion directs guttering along River Street and the Engineer to set a grade, followed by adjournment to the Health Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Hook
Dale
McAndrews
Bucknell
Willis
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
McKay
Finance Committee
B. Anundsen Pub
Standard Tel. Co
Hose House
Oivision
Ossian
Wall River
Studebaker Corporation
Bal
London Guarantee Accident Co
Decorah Journal
Upper Town Power Co
N. Quandah
Cccnen
O. N. Quandah
City Hall
Winneshiek Co
M. D. Wells
O'Neil & Olson
A. C. Baltz
Baltz
H. Ellingson
Oscar Miller
J. Flanagan
Olé Hanson
Rooney
Will Welch
Carleon
Geo
Frye
R. H. Tracy
Park Police
River Street
Water Street
Race Bridge
A. F. Barfoot
State Board of Health
Board of Health Proceedings July 17 1918
The Board of Health session was led by Mayor E J Hook with J McAndrews as secretary. The special rules of the State Board of Health dated May 28 1918 were adopted and entered on record and to be published. The war measure rules were issued under the direction of the U S Army Navy and Public Health Service and local boards are to adopt and record and publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
E. J. Hook
Bucknell
Willis
J. McAndrews
Motion Ca
McAndrews
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
McKay
State Board of Health
Surgeons General
U. S. Army
U. § Navy
U. 8 Public Health Service
Boards OF Health
Special Regulations Adopted by Iowa Board of Health May 1918
Special Regulations of the Iowa State Board of Health adopted at Des Moines on May 28 1918. The measures declare syphilis and gonorrhea contagious and require restraint and treatment of afflicted persons to protect soldiers at Camp Dodge and the public health of Des Moines and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Building
Des Moines
Iowa
Board of Health
Decorah
Camp Dodge
Guilford H. Sumner
Iowa State Board of Health
Public Health Rules Target Venereal Disease Spread in Iowa
The Iowa State Board of Health issues strict controls to curb syphilis gonorrhea and chancroid. Physicians nurses police and others must report cases, suspects are detained for health review, and local officers must investigate sources of infection and coordinate with the U.S. Public Health Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Iowa
Voice Department
Board of Health
United States Public Health Service
United States
Towa
Pan Department
Eec
Venereal Disease Regulations and Road Vacation Notice 1918
Health board resolutions set penalties for exposing others to venereal diseases and restrict access to infection reports. The notices declare a road vacation proposal near Decorah, Iowa, with a deadline for objections or damages by September 7, 1918.
Also Mentioned on This Page
County News
City Council
J. Hook
M. J. Soukup
Elsie E. Howe
James C. Rollins
E. Bernice Rollins
Emma B. Rollins
Bernice E. Rollins
District Court
Winneshiek County
Guardian
Willett & Nelson
Hanna F. Rollins
Mary 8. Rollins
Hannah F. Rollins
C. E. Rollins
T. Hopkins & Son, Son
Yeek
A. K. Bailey
Becoran
WOOL
Adams Seed CO
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
RUD Bros
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