Liberty Loan Bond drive reaches Winneshiek county
Dr J H Rumbaugh of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago outlined liberty loan bonds to Winneshiek bankers in Decorah. The bonds yield 3 percent, are tax exempt, backed by vast assets, and issued in $50 units for a two billion issue. Local committees organized to canvass and educate the public, aiming to raise Winneshiek’s $560 000 share and mobilize all citizens to support the war effort with dollars if not bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rumbaugh
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Decorah
Winneshiek County
United States
America
R. Algyer
E. E. Berg
Messrs. Algyer
Berg
W. F. Bish Meray
P. Ode
H. A. Dessel
Ossian
F. J. Figge
M. J. Klein
Castalia
D. C. Malloy
Fort Atkinson
F. J. Pouska
Ridgeway
Elmer Ringoen
Spillville
A. A. Novak
Burr Oak
W. H. Emmons
Winneshick County
Injured man in wagon wreck on county road
John Donaldson was jolted from a wagon on the county road last Thursday evening when it hit a rut near the hospital. He struck his head on the curb, twisted his neck, and was taken to a doctor's office, where attendants worked half an hour to straighten him. He is reported all right aside from the neck strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donaldson
Morrison Sells Stock to Willis and Ness
L R Morrison, longtime second hand and furniture dealer, sold his stock to Willis and Ness last week. The Morrison store will be run by the new owners for a period before moving stock and moving second hand items to a smaller building. Morrison will stay in business in furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Morrison
Willis & Ness
Morrison
Remains Sent to Decorah for Burial
On Saturday last the remains of Thos McMurtrie of Jamestown North Dakota were received in Decorah and placed in the vault in Phelps cemetery to await direction as to interment from Mrs H M Crandall a sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. . McMurtrie
Jamestown
N. D
Decorah
Phelps Cemetery
8. M. Crandall
We Purchased More Than A Hundred Dozen Union Suits
The store advertises acquiring over 100 dozen Munsing union suits for upcoming fall business, signaling inventory plans and brand choice for season stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busi Bear
Gifts to Church Total 38723 Reported by Treasurer
Treasurer Erick Waldeland reports year gifts and bequests totaling 38723.37 to the United Norwegian Lutheran church for charitable purposes. Funds transfer to the new Norwegian Lutheran Church of America at a union meeting in St Paul. Major gifts include 3897 from Dorthea Larson and 10100 from Osmond J. Wing with other large gifts from Ragnild Sandem and Ole Hendrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Waldeland
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
New
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Hauge
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
United Church
St. Paul Auditorium
Dorthea Larson
Day County
S. D
Ragnild Sandem
Mt. Horeb
Wis
Osmond J. Wing
Kenyon
Minn
Ole Hendrick
St. James
Halvor C. Johnson
Darey
N. D
L. D. Thormodsgaard
Canton
Homme Orphan Land
Old People’s Home
Wittenberg
Lake Park
Beloit
Seasons and Concerts At Luther College Pleases Crowd
A Sunday audience at Luther College auditorium enjoyed the Decorah Choral Union in The Seasons with local soloists Mrs Hogan Abbert K Larson and J Tillman Hanson earning praise. The Monday Luther College Concert Band, hampered by rain in prior attempts, offered operatic selections and The Death of Custer to a solid audience before traveling to Hayfield and St Paul for church meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Auditorium
Decorah Choral Union
Mrs. Hogan
Abbert K. Larson
J. Tillman Hanson
Jane
Simon
Lucas
Choral Union
Luther College
Custer
Hayfield
Minn
St. Paul
Homeward Journey of A C Baker From Far East Trip
A C Baker, absent since February on a voyage to Hawaii Japan China and the Philippines, returns home with Mrs Baker. The long journey offered unusual sight seeing and insights, marking it as one of his most extensive trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Baker
Hawaii
Japan
China
Philippines
Comstock Opens Law Office
Decorah friends received notices last Friday that W. W. Comstock, former court reporter for Judy A. N. Hobson, has opened a law office in West Union. The move confirms the resignation report and days of service under Judge Hobson are seen as solid preparation for an unusually successful career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
W. W. Comstock
Judy A. N. Hobson
West Union
Comstock
Billy
Hobson
Ossian Commencement Held with Dr Colgrove Speaker
Ossian public school commencement occurs tomorrow evening June 8 with Dr Colgrove president of the Upper Town University as speaker. Job openings for three men in Winneshiek and nearby counties offer $25 weekly, preferred with conveyance, addressing C A Nudson manager 584 Capital Bldg Topeka Kansas. One bank and two business references wired. 23-2w
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Ossian Public School
Colgrove
Upper Town University
Winneshiek
C. A. Nudson
Capital
Topeka
Kansas
Decorah Bargain Day Planned with Free Auction Attraction
The Decorah Advertising club plans a June bargain day similar to May 12th with wide merchant participation. Vendors will list items at real bargain prices and a free auction sale intends to attract crowds. The club aims to strengthen community ties between farmers and merchants and invites residents to submit items through Reed & Lennon for listing in newspapers the week before the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Advertising Club
Ad. Club
Reed & Lennon
Search Me A Lu ther Graduate And A Night Walk
A Luther graduate walks with a young woman when bugs swarm a street light. The couple quips Search me as locals claim the tale is true. Reporters withhold most names, keeping to the spirit of discretion.
Wreck on Milwaukee Road Near Postville
A freight train No. 1 derailed east of Postville last Thursday morning on the Milwaukee road. Nine cars of merchandise wrecked and track torn up forcing all-day traffic delay. Trains Nos. 3 and 4 diverted passengers and baggage, decorah mail partial on the afternoon run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Postville
North McGregor
Decorah
Decorah Pair James and Mrs Alex Leonard Celebrate 50 Years
Decorah acquaintances learned of the approaching fiftieth wedding anniversary of James Alex Leonard and his wife former Decorah residents. They will receive congratulatory messages as they mark the milestone at their Pasadena California home on June 9, with a public acknowledgment of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
James Alex. Leonard
Oakland Ave
Pasadena
Cal
American Drug & Press Association plans capital increase
At the annual stockholders meeting on Monday June 4 the association decided to raise paid-up capital to meet growing business. Since 1910 the firm has expanded into the United States Alaska and the Philippines with Meritol products and new markets in Cuba and Latin America. T. C. Crowell will oversee sales of the new stock as Des Moines Omaha Chicago and Kansas City clubs consider relocation options but Winneshiek county residents stay in Decorah.
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American Drug & Press Association
Chicago
Meritol
United States
Alaska
Philippines
Intersea Service Company
New York
Cuba
Central
South American
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
Decorah
Winneshiek County
T. C. Crowell
Ossian Man’s Nephew Enlists as Wireless Telegrapher
Word reached Ossian that Leonard Stenerson, nephew of Rev. and Mrs. P. F. Stenerson and former Ossian resident, has offered his services to the U S government as a wireless telegrapher and is now in training at Brooklyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
G. F. Gunderson
Leonard Stenerson
P. F. Stenerson
United States
Brooklyn
New York
Instruction in Vocal Music Seeks Pupil Visitors
Mrs D F Colville of St Paul plans July and August in Decorah to take vocal pupils. Interested parties may contact Mrs Max Aubolee for information. Select wedding gifts at Par Man's Drug and Jewelry Store with special values on two men's suits Saturday at Bear's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Colville
St. Paul
Decorah
Max Aubolee
Parman’s Drug and Jewelry Store
Price Decline and Return in Local Flour Trade
In the May 4 1899 Decorah Republic advertisement Emil Rosenthal then in West Decorah listed Minnesota flour at 0 cents per sack. now $4.00. The Spanish American War had just closed. Rosenthal earned similar profit then at 90 cents per sack as now at the higher price. Jacob Haas also advertised extra prime seed corn at $1 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Emil Rosenthal
West Decorah
Minnesota
Rosenthal
Jacob Haas
Dr J D Hexom Sought for Army Surgeon Exam
Dr J D Hexom traveled to Des Moines after a headquarters call to be examined for the United States Army surgeon position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hexom
Des Moines
United States Army
Church Directory and Notices Highlight Local Services
Congregational Methodist and Christian Science listings show Sunday services at 10 30 and 7 30 with Sunday school noon and evening programs. The Democracy of God and The Debt of Methodism to Luther are proposed topics with Miss Clara Hoyt singing. Dirt for sale by Anna C Whalen offered as cheap fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willett
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science Society
Freeman Building
Lackland
Epworth League
Democracy of God
Luther
Clara Hoyt
Carnival plans stalled by railroad refusals
The fire boys still hope to run a carnival. They arranged for a St. Paul company but the Milwaukee road would not operate over the branch tracks. They wait for the company to move to the Rock Island road before setting dates.
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Fire Boys
St. Paul
Milwaukee Road
Rock Island Road
Voice Teacher Opens Studio In Guthrie Home
Clara M. Hoyt director of the voice department at Methodist University Guthrie Oklahoma has opened a vocal studio in her home. Those wishing work call at 704 Washington St or White 5. Children unionall s at 1 00 sizes 4 to 7 MEAR S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M. Hoyt
The
Methodist University
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Washington St
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