Primary returns show Carl Reed wins senatorial berth
The Iowa primary yields Carl Reed of Cresco the senatorial nomination by a small plurality as district results roll in. In Winneshiek Reed leads Spaulding 633 to 619 with Howard county adding 22 to his total 36 margin.
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Bakken
Istad
Holton
Gross
J. F. Korbel
Boeckmann
Carl Reed
Cresco
Winneshiek
Spaulding
Martha
Howard County
Haugen
Chickasaw
Shaffer
E. J. Hook
Hover
Strand
Recordership
Albert Hammersness
Arneson
Allison
Mr. Hammersness
Hay
Judge Houck
Judge Springer
Taylor
Houck
Messrs
Winger
Nelson
Ellingson
Christen
Moore
Leslie Schrubbe Promoted to Sergeant First Class at Fort Sill
A letter from Leslie Schrubbe, dated May 30 1918 Fort Sill Oklahoma, reports promotion to sergeant first class after passing a naval or army exam. He notes grades of five successful candidates, a new stripe on his arm, increased pay to 56 dollars, and assignment as ward sergeant. He mentions the camp surgeon colonel departing for Camp Funston and plans to write again.
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Fort Sill
Fvnston
Chicago
Leslie
Unwelcome Visitor Detained In Burr Oak Township
A stranger knocked at Guy Sheley’s Burr Oak home demanding food and lodging. Mrs. Sheley refused entry. the man threatened harm with a club. He was seized by the couple, taken to Decorah, and jailed by Sheriff Ellingson. The 23 or 24 year old Be loit Wisconsin man named Ernest Tillman Benson claims Milwaukee registration but lacks proof. He may be held under the vagrancy act pending clearance and possible return to Wisconsin after army examination flagged him mentally unfit.
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Guy Sheley
Burr Oak Township
Sheley
Burr Oak
Decorah
Ellingson
Ernest Tillman Benson
Beloit
Wis
Milwaukee
United States
Benson
Insame
Wisconsin
Memorial Day observances by Winneshiek and Oneota lodges
On Sunday afternoon June 5 at 3 o clock Winneshiek Lodge No 58 and Oneota Rebekah Lodge No 175 1 0 C F observe their annual Memorial Day at the Odd Fellows hall. Winneshiek Lodge will dedicate their service flag. Brothers in the service include Clifford Marlow Roy R Dickson in France Floyd Allen Camp Pike and Burton Gillman Hachita New Mexico. Public invitation extended.
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Winneshiek Lodge
Oneota Rebekah Lodge
C.F
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winneshick Lodge
Clifford Marlow
Roy R. Dickson
France
Floyd Allen
Camp ‘Pike
Burton
Gillman
JUDGESHIP RETURNS AND LOCAL WAR SERVICE NOTES
Semi official returns show Judge C N Houck of Winneshiek ahead of Taylor in four counties with Winneshiek carrying 860 for Houck and Taylor leading his home county by 267 Clayton by 638. Springer leads overall. Exemption board reports six more youths sent to camps with details of assignments and one mail-delay exoneration for Axel Erickson who missed May 27 departure and left June 3.
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C. N. Houck
Winneshieck
Taylor
Allamakee County
Winneshiek
Clayton
Springer
Houck
Taylor Winneshiek
Allamakee
Sso Fayette
Chickasaw
Howard
Poe Ornners
Edwin H. McMasters
Base Hospital
Battle Creek
Mich
Rudolph C. Evans
Medical Corps
Camp Crane
Allentown
Walter Yager
Calmar
Pittsburgh
Ordnance Department
Herbert A. Moe
Camp Dix
N. J
Axel Wim. Erickson
Burr Oak
Knut
Waage
Decorah
Frederick C. Javert
Ossian
Camp Dodge
Erickson
Red Cross Notes Show Varied Receipts and War Fund Proceeds
Treasurer Bear reports recent receipts from multiple units and individuals for refugee garments and workshops. Major war fund drive proceeds total $1,468.22 plus $1195.50. Names include Miss Marie Koren Ridgeway high school Rev Svenning congregation Mrs B E Jewell and John Burreson with amounts ranging from $15 to $56.75.
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Bear
Marie Koren
Ridgeway High School
Ringoen
Svenningson
B. E. Jewell
T. C. Tolo
Lattre L. A
Highlandville L. A
Improvements on the Rock Island line to Cedar Rapids
Railroad men operating between Decorah and Cedar Rapids report major upgrades along the De corah branch. New ties baling material and heavy rail are being laid system wide to create a near new track. Government workers are employed at good wages with plenty of labor available.
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Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
West Union
Iowa Boys Mourned After Caligny Battle Casualties
A Western Union bulletin reported thirty Iowa youths killed in the Caligny France engagement Tuesday. The death toll is expected to widen state sorrow as residents await official lists.
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Western Union Telegraph Office
Iowa
Caligny
France
Names of local men killed in action in France
The Monday paper lists Frank Fall from Lamont Iowa among those killed in action in France. Herrick Refrigerators are praised for durability and the ad notes Herrick products. Parman's Soda Fountain advertises ice cream sodas and sundaes.
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Frank Fall
Lamont
Iowa
France
Parman’s Soda Fountain
Board awards three bridge contracts to one bidder
The board of supervisors on Tuesday awarded contracts for the Risdahl Fremont township Bucknell Canoe and Humpal Springfield bridges to Elt B Fowler of Lansing. His lump sum bid of 8000 covered the three bridges with extra charges for driving piling at 75 cents and concrete at 25 cents per cubic yard. Bids previously submitted were rejected, and waiting reportedly saved about 900 to 1000.
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Board of Supervisors
Risdahl
Fremont Township
Bucknell
Canoe
Humpal
Springfield
Elt. B. Fowler
Lansing
Risdah
Reminder of Perry Barr's Decorah Visit
S Perry Barr of Des Moines spent Sunday in Decorah marking forty four years since he moved there to work with Ellsworth and Landers. He noted one enduring landmark a building sign whose owner is long forgotten and who has been dead for years. The sign sits on the south side of Whiter street between Winnebago and Washington.
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S. Perry Barr
Des Moines
Decorah
Perry
Ellsworth & Landers
Whiter Street
Winnebago
Washington
Births Registered in Calmar and Surrounding Areas
Births registered in the county include Cyril Felix Holthaus in Calmar a boy born May 25 Ruth Ida Eppens a girl born May 28 Edward Alfred Mearit a boy born May 28 William Henry Culbert a boy born June 1 and June 2 a girl for Arnold Kildahl Springfield. Decora furniture offers a 100 washing machine trial and local optometrist Kauffman promotes better sight. Fresh Huyler's Candies arrive at Parman's.
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Joseph Holthaus
Calmar
Cyril Felix
Wm. Eppens
Ruth Ida
Edward A. Mearit
Edward Alfred
Jake Schmitt
Spillville
Walter McCaugley
Burr Oak
Joe Culbert
Kendallville
William Henry
Arnold Kildahl
Springfield
Elks Flag Day Service Set At Lodge
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds its annual flag day service at the Elks lodge rooms on Friday evening June 14. The event honors the country’s flag and all are invited to attend. Committee members listed: F A Germann Urban Phil Schlatter Frank Jewell John Schimming.
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The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks’ Lodge
F. A. Germann
DR. Urban
Phil Schlatter
Frank Jewell
John Schimming
Calmar Boys Enlist In National Service
Six Calmar youths answered the country’s call in the past week. Otto Rasmussen Arthur Stromsedt Melvin Orke Henry Bushman Clarence Bergeson and Herbert Moe enlisted. five join the army while Moe enters a railroad regiment. DECORAIL FURNITURE 00.
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Calmar
Otto Rasmussen
Arthur Stromsedt
Melvin Orke
Henry Bushman
Clarence Bergeson
Herbert Moe
Winneshiek County War Fund Drive Exceeds Quota
In a note to residents the treasurer bears late totals for the Second War Fund drive saying some sections are not yet finished and the report will appear next week. He reports the county has gone well over the quota, as in previous campaigns.
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Winneshiek County
Winneshick County
Bear
Treas
Optometrist Kauffmann Arrives in Burlington
M. E. Kauffmann of Burlington has taken over E. H. McMasters' business and arrived this week. His announcement appears elsewhere in the issue. Also mentions a 1900 washing machine and a 30 days trial at Decorah Furniture Co.
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Decorah Furniture CO
M. E. Kauffmann
Burlington
E. H. McMasters
Partial Moon Eclipse Predicted for Four A.M.
A partial lunar eclipse is forecast for the 24th of this month at four in the morning. Few will see it unless they watch in the night. Vision aid advice offered by Kauffman Optometrist successor to E H McMasters.
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Kauffman
Optometrist
E. H. McMasters
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Red Bross
M. E. Kauffman
Opera House
Paramount Pictures Presents
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Leslie Schrubbe
Okla
Red Cross
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Huyler
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Victor Records
M. J. Soukup
United States Food Administration
E.J. Parman
Meritos
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McAdoo
Overseas Military Quartet
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Lens
Varallo-Gross Company
J. Walter Wilson
Espeythie
Zwickey
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American Ladies Quartet
Oxford Company
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Uncle Sam
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Fuel Administration
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