Tragic Kerosenes Lamp Fire Claims Child Near Ossian
A kerosene lamp exploded in a living room at the Theo Uhlenhake home south of Ossian, burning Morant Uhlenhake, four, who died that night. His mother suffered severe burns but is expected to recover. neighbors aided with water and flames.
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Calmar Courier
Theo. Uhlenhake
Ossian
Mir
Uhlenhake
Ben Bauman
Rose
Frank von der Sitt
Mrs. Uhlenhake
Money in Liberty loan bonds not tied up
Official Bulletin explains that Liberty loan bonds are not tied up capital. Government spending from bond subscriptions funds labor and products in the United States, with bonds always marketable. Over subscription signals strong demand and a larger second issue anticipated by Treasury Secretary McAdoo.
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United States
Delinquent Taxes Reminder Adopted by Legislature
The county treasurer will mail a gentle reminder to delinquent taxpayers under a new law passed unanimously by both houses and effective July 4. This supplements the existing tax list advertising, which has often been overlooked by owners who can pay yet forget tax due, risking property sales for unpaid taxes.
Campaign for Farmers Income Taxes Noted in Statewide Drive
Revenue Collector Murphy leads a statewide push to collect income taxes from town farmers. Many farmers reportedly misunderstand the law and fail to file returns. A special 240 acre threshold form is mailed, and those filing will be interviewed by a deputy collector to clarify details.
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Murphy
Unearth Indian Skeletons Near New Albin Area
James Casey, a New Albin farmer, found several adult skeletons buried under about a foot of soil after floods washed away the top layer. Authorities suggest these bones may belong to Indian chieftains killed in early battles. Past finds near New Albia and Dorchester indicate prehistoric fossils in the region.
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James Casey
New Albin
New Albia
Dorchester
Rural route box numbering rule announced
A new postal ruling effective July 1 requires all rural route boxes to be placed on the right side of the road and numbered with the box and route numbers. The first delivery will be box No 1, then No 2, sequentially around the route, with the post master notifying each patron of their box number.
Seer Kidney Pills Bring Noted Relief Says Mrs Wells
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina praises Seer Kidney Pills for wonderful benefit. Overworked or deranged kidneys allow impurities to remain in the system causing rheumatic pains backache side pains and stiff joints. Itaons Pharmacy Ady excerpt.
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A. G. Wells
Rocky Mount
N. C
Itaon
Ady
Attorney General guidance on Reed amendment liquor shipments
The Attorney General issues instructions to U S attorneys interpreting the Reed amendment restricting interstate transport of intoxicating liquors into dry states. It warns carriers and shippers may be prosecuted in any district of transport and urges reporting interstate liquor movement into dry localities for possible test cases.
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Gregory
United States
Chavez
U. S
Armour Packing Co
Freeman
Department
Potpourri and Jingles from Decorah Nostalgia
A regional piece reflects on Decorah habits and scenes. It quips about dining culture and potatoes, May of 1017, and compares Decorah’s night sky to distant lands. Observations cover aging drivers, smoking urges, and the town’s looks and backyards amid a mix of humor and local color.
Crushed to Death at Mines by Moving Cars
A mine accident in Waukon claims 18 year old Joseph Sweeney son of Mrs Cassie Sweeney. An oiler, he stepped into a switching area without warning as cars moved, was struck and killed instantly.
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Waukon Democrat
Joseph Sweeney
Cassie Sweeney
Cheese as Meat Substitute in Diets Advised by U.S. Agriculture
U S Department of Agriculture food specialists promote American Cheddar cheese as a strong meat substitute due to high protein and energy content. They report digestion nearly complete, no adverse health effects from high cheese intake, and provide energy and recipe examples with Farmers Bulletin 487 offering further guidance.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington, D. C
Liberty Bonds Ready for Delivery in About a Month
Uncle Sam plans to have Liberty bonds available for delivery in roughly a month. Buyers paying installments will receive bonds only after full payment. Printing presses in Washington have produced thousands, then sent to the Treasury for signing and sealing. Engraving must be precise to ensure a solid public impression ahead of another bond issue. After verification, bonds go to Federal Reserve banks and distribute to member banks and institutions. purchasers receive bonds via their subscribing bank.
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Sam
Washington
Treasury
United States of America
Uncle Sam
Liberty
Federal Reserve
United States
Globe Pearl Sells for R450 in Prairie du Chien
Harpers Ferry fisher man Ea Calvey discovered a globe shaped white pearl and sold it to a Prairie du Chien buyer for 450 rand. The find is considered among the season's notable discoveries by local seafarers.
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Ea, Calvey
Harpers Ferry
Prairie du Chien
Keep Fit and Feel Fine Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad
A mid‑century advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a thorough aid to cleanse the bowels sweeten the stomach and arouse the liver for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating or constipation. Readers are urged to keep bowels regular.
County News 1917 Social Roundup and Local Visits
July 23 1917 county page notes Sunday visits by Leona Schoonmaker and families many locals at Tovsons DeCoys and farms. Albert Remke lists motorcycle for sale. Ossian dance attended by Bill Kipp Alfred Holzer. church and Red Cross ice cream social well attended. visits by Hanson Gilbertville Towson Balk and others. Postville trip of Mrs F W Tuttle noted. several small gatherings and shopping trips reported.
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Leona
Barney Holtey
Ossian
Ben Eimers
Andy Wiltgen
Regina Barthelme
Albert Remke
Frank Gehling
Bill Kipp
Alfred Holzer
Ossi
Friedmann
Gilbertville
Iowa
Hans Nygaard
Lars Torresdahl
Calmar
Olivia Lansing
Geo
Balk
Lawler
Edith DeCou
Viola Peck
Lawrence Meyer
Oscar Towson
Frank Schweinefus
W. Boecksman
Castalia
Red Cross
F. W. Tuttle
Postville
Local Notes From Clay Hill July 1917 Telegraph
July 23 1917 visits and family news from Clay Hill include Bessie Foltz stopping by La verne Bols, Stella Sorenson sewing for Mrs E W Cutting in Decorah, Louise Williams with sister Mrs J J Walsh, Nord Headington visiting grandparents, Rudolph Soreide called to Glenwood for sister's illness, many neighbors at Sid Brickner ice cream social, Havel Stertz and others visiting the Grinna family, baby born to John and Mrs Griebel in Decorah, Ed Bolson family with Stortz in Glenwood township, and Inga Hagen of Minneapolis visiting relatives here with aunt Mrs O Bleka.
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Bessie Foltz
Laverne Bols
Stella Sorenson
E. W. Cutting
Decorah
Louise Williams
J. J. Walsh
Little Nord
Sid Brickner
Havel Stertz
Caroline Gross
Elizabeth
Hattie
Albert Grinna
Anna
Mike Griebel
John Griebel
Ed. Bolson
Laverne
Walter St
Frankville Social Roundup Tells Of Visits and Local Happenings
Frankville residents and guests share a busy week with trips to Waukon Postville Ossian Cascadia and Castalia. Notables include J A Peck’s trips to Postville Chris Leer from Waukon and Belle Siple visiting Mrs Robbie Waters. The Wiles Photoplay Co. staged a tent show and Tony Kaufmann enlisted in the US Army, reportedly the first from Frankville township.
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Ee Peck
Chris Leer
Waukon
J. A. Peck
Postville
Francis Padden
Irvin Hughes
C. Spaun
Harold
Ossian
L. C. Spaun
Ihen
C. HL
Waters
Idaho
Rue Webster
Bethel
John Swenson
T. J. Crawford
John
Frank Kneeskern
Castalia
Frankville
Belle
Hans Stegen
Amanda
Alma
Canoe Ridge
Evelyn Shutlaney
Mason City
Sherman Bollman
The
Wiles Photoplay Co
Tony Kaufmann
Charles City
Army
Frankville Township
Decorah Visitors and Local Notices Plus Tragic Death
Decorah residents visited Monday and Tuesday including J. E. Kneeskern Mrs. Tom Bollman Mrs. J A Peck Carlton Lydia Padden and Vesta Webster. Dr Nash and family returned from Wykef and West Concord Minn. A trip to Ridley to view the R. R. wreck connected local families. W C T U met at Mrs Kate Peck's home and made bandages for soldiers. Tom French mourns loss of son George 9 from appendicitis. operation in Cresco failed. Funeral at Presbyterian church with burial beside his sister tomorrow. community offers sympathy.
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J. E. Kneeskern
Tom Bollman
Decorah
J. A. Peck
Carlton
Lydia Padden
Vesta Webster
Dr. Nash
Wykef
West Concord
Minn
Jake Williams
Ethel Towne
Evelyn
St. Joe
Missouri
Rob Waters
L. C. Spaun
Harold
Irvin Hughes
Clifford
Sarah Miller
Walter Kneeskern
Ridley
R. R. Wreck
Kate Peck
Tom French
George
Cresco
Presbyterian Church
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
Issued by the U S Weather Bureau for the week starting Sunday July 22 1917. First part of the week warm then cooler over the Plains States and Upper Mississippi Valley after Wednesday, with generally cooler trend to week’s end. General showers midweek and otherwise fair conditions.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Taking Big Chances Avoid Travel Without Chamberlain Remedy
An adv warns travel without Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, stating trains and ships cannot supply it. Bowel complaints can strike suddenly and severely, advising everyone to be prepared. Sold by R. A. Engbertson.
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R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Big steamship Dunderberg sold to Prussian for fastest Atlantic crossing
Fifty years ago the Dunderberg, built in the United States, was sold to a Prussian and made the quickest Atlantic crossing. The Stratt trial jury could not agree and was discharged. Orton's circus announced to visit Decorah tomorrow. A chicken thief was found near Court and Broadway Monday night. Died Monday August 11, B Harmon aged 60. Harmon settled Decorah in its youth and briefly farmed before giving it up. Last Sunday brought drunkenness and street fights on Washington street. A gang of patent rights swindlers was expelled from town last week. Daniel Stone at Morss & Sawyer mill fell into the race and injured his head. For pain burn or bruise, Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil sold in 30¢ and 60¢ sizes at all drug stores. Ad.
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Dunderberg
Atlantic
Stratt
Orton
Washington Street
Daniel Stone
Morss & Sawyer
Is Your Husband a True Provider
A brief quote from the San Francisco Chronicle reflects on a husband who claims to provide through work and purchasing furniture, with a dialectal reply describing him as "nuthin' else" but a provider. The exchange centers on whether the husband will earn money and whether the job suits him.
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Malindy
San Francisco Chronicle
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Federal Reserve Banks
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Clay Hill
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M. J. Soukup
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Rock Island Lines
Bal. S. Ray
Safety and Service First
R. Schrempf
Lowa
Office
Pleasant Hill
Bloch
Side Hill
Mott & Co
Hills
E. T. Olson
Posten
Conservatory of Saint Cecilia
College of Saint Teresa
Winona
Minnesota
National Bureau of Education
North Central Association of Colleges
Saint Clare Seminary
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