Ossian County News 1918 Notes and Visits Abroad
County News from Ossian dated June 17 1918 lists visits by Carl Bock Waterloo, Ray Sobolik New Hampton, J J McManus home in Ossian, Chas Beverly Illinois, Ralph Quinn Chicago among many others. It mentions births at M R Hoskins and J C Garland selling insurance. Several residents travel to Calmar Dubuque Fort Atkinson and Decorah for visits, nursing, or duties. The coming marriage of Anton Smith to Emma Ralik is announced at St Wenceslaus church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coedoetontonye
Carl Bock
Waterloo
Ossian
M. J. Klein
Ray Sobolik
New Hampton
M. R. Hoskins
James Horn
Clermont
J. J
W. H. Layton
L. A. Meyer
D.C
Dubuque
Margaret Welch
Postville
Max Ean
Chas. Beverly
Illinois
Ralph Quinn
Chicago
C. F. Quinn
Clay Waters
Julia Groff
Margaret and
Kathleen Klein
Claiwe Meyer
Calmar
Otto Gleisner
Camp Custer
Mich
Ed. Waters
Austin
Minn
Will Lemberger
Monroe
Fort Atkinson
Henry Thompson
West Union
Mason City
P. E. Peterson
Mildred
Ruth Bernatz
Norma Cahill
Lillian Murphy
Regina Meyer
Madison
Wis
M. J. Thiltgen
T. J. Meierhofer
St. Joseph's College
Marie Tant
Ine Revina
Irene Meyer
Eddie Groff
Leslie Worley
Kernet
Tom Petr Sb
Frank Dessel
F. W. Dessel
Ambulance Corps
U. S. Army
Jefferson Barracks
G. F. Heuser
Geo. Leebs
Red Cross
Decorah
Will Campbell
Chase City
Frank Shileng
James Pavlovec
Rochester
Mame
Anna Swestka
Jackson Junction
A. G. [Fisher
Jake Kubish, Jr
Pocahontas
J. C. Garland
Northwestern Life Insurance Co
Anton Smith
Emma Ralik
St. Wenceslaus
Geo. Kapler
Minneapolis
Protivin
Cresco
Fisher Hall
Margaret Balik
Robert Klimesh
Prairie du Chien
Sophia Thompson
Jess
Community notes from Calmar and area on June 1918
Local residents and visitors are out and about in Calmar and nearby towns. Names include Fisher, Berka, Huber, Poshusta, Swehla, Scheidle, Feeney, Reihle, Barta, Williams, Hrushka, Vopava, Moravetz, Humpal, Klimesh, Vitoushek, Bicka, Swehla, Herold, Zoulek, Frey, Wagner, Williams, Baker, and others. Activities referenced: shopping trips, visits, auto trips to Calmar and Protivin, navy enlistments in Seattle and Hampton Roads, a home talent play, and various social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph
Fisher
Berka
Protivin
Arthur Fisher
Jerome Huber
Decorah
Poshusta
Calmar
Fort Atkinson Frey
Chandler O
Ossian
Mr. Feeney
Lawler
Rose Reihle
Cresco
George
Henry Lemberger
Lydia Heuser
Peter Barta
Navy
Seattle
Wash
Lizzie Williams
Caroline Hrushka
Ben Vopava
Hampton Roads
Moravetz
F. Humpal
Ridgeway
Clemence Herold
Ogee Lena
Nk Moudry
A. G. Fisher
Robt
Klimesh
Minneapolis
Joe Vitoushek
Befare
Joe Bicka
Lewis Swehla
Ben Herold
Geo
Zoulek
Walter Frey
Ed. Wagner
Anton Hauber
Mise Lou Williams
Decoral
Jacob and
Frank Baker
Jos. Herold Uraday
John Herold
Little Turkey
Frank Voldan
No Fisher
Local Social Roundup From Ridgeway and Nearby Towns
Evelyn Aasen left for Minneapolis with Mr and Mrs and family. Mrs John Harsky returned from Rochester. Letta Tedahl came home to Rapid City. Mr and Mrs James Baley visited W Hoyt. John Wonderly of Elkader visited with friends. Madison neg a young people's society met at the church. Gunder Olson of Grafton is visiting Theo and Ole Wallicks. Archie Hoyt and daughter Hazel spent part of a week with Adele Hickey. Alice Bakken and Esther Brekke left for Forest City to attend summer school. Theo Gullickson attended a silver wedding anniversary at John Johnson's in Lime Springs. Marguerite Brekke and family returned to Leon City after weeks with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Aasen
Minneapolis
John Harsky
Rochester
Ness
Letta Tedahl
Rapid City
James Baley
W. Hoyt
John Wonderly
Elkader
Young People's Society of Madison Nega
Tre. Gunder Olson
John Johnson
Lime Springs
Marguerite Brekke
Leons City
A Dessel
Chicago
Carl Meyer
Flandreau
Holmes
Chisengo
Emma Olson
Decorah
R. J. Becker
T. H. Goheen
Cresco
Peter Meyer
Hawley Harrington
Dubuque
Esther Ode
A. Flaskerud
L. A
Uher
Charles City
Frank Uher
Ole Olson
R. Haugen
Anna Reisdahl
Severson
Calmar
Wisconsin
Nels Gunval
Emma Kafka
Anna Kolitz
Muriel Fox
Thelma Vandas
Local Social Roundup From Fort Atkinson June 1918
Residents and visitors fill Fort Atkinson and nearby towns with social visits and travel notes. Nellie Sobolik visits Ossian. Irvin Krumm returns from Grinnell. Dr Bevins of Hawkeye and Mrs Jos Wagner visit relatives. many friends travel to Protivin Decorah Dubuque and Chicago for days out and family time.
Local social notes from Burr Oak and area
Dana Price works as a salesman at Farmers store while many residents and visitors are listed with travels visits and daily events. The column records multiple calls, visits in Decorah and Cresco, school attendance in Fayette, and social gatherings including birthdays and showers across Burr Oak, Decorah, Lanesboro, Ossian, Canton, and Caledonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Presented as Remedy
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a grand remedy for persistent colds and coughs. It cites an example from Margaret Smale of Bishop California who says it acted like a charm after her chilly episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Smale
Bishop
Calif. W
Foley
Decorah and Burr Oak Social Visit Highlights
Numerous residents from Decorah Burr Oak and surrounding towns were listed as visitors and callers. Ellace Riceville and Seth Perry hosted guests. Randall and Perry households hosted visitors. Baker, Engen, Foss, and Brown families appeared at various homes. informal social calls extended to Cresco Ossian and Newhouse communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Frank Wilson
Burr Oak
Mire
Ben Keane
Decorah Satui
Peter i Dimweed
Decorah Waneatay
Ellace
Riceville
Minn
Visione Os Sethe V. Perry
Te Randall
V. Perry
Peter Foss
Newhouse
Geo. Brown
Frank Baker
Will Thompson
Gertrude
Frank Bandle
Ossian
Local Social Notes From Decorah Area
Reid returns home from Ottumwa. Miss Myra Sayles visits Decorah. Burre Burreson returns from Fargo. Burreson family visit Spring Grove and Mabel. A R Bryant and family visit Mabel. R H Worth from La Crosse visits. Ole Molstad and Chas Mitchell visit Decorah. B M White visits Mabel. Ralph Wawcett and A A Hawks visit Mabel and Decorah. Elmer Griswold and Clara Stortz are mentioned among local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Ottumwariday
Myra Sayles
Burre Burreson
Fargo
N.D
B. Talbert
BR. Burreson
Spring Grove
B. Burreson
A. R. Bryant
Mabel
R. H. Worth
la Crosse
Elmer Griswold
Albert Iverson
Burr Talbert
Clara Stortz
Lulu Pederson
The
Mie Ledger
Thorson
Decorah
Local residents and visitors listed in weekly notices
Mary Nelson spends the week at C A Smith home. Bryant family hosts at Oscar Street. Mrs Archer leaves for Fayette for a visit. E P Avery of New Albia visits W M Griswold. Thorson couple at Burr Talbert home. R Reid visits A Moore home Kendallville. Albert Appleton Lime Springs visits Wold. Children’s day program at Friends church next Sunday 10 30 a m. Decorah visitors include John and Mrs Bryant and Mrs Nelson. Ray Hiatt Arlie Griswold Buddy White go to Rochester Minn. Oneanson family of Caledonia visit W M Griswold. P Nelson R H Worth R White street group visit Mrs B M White. Chas McMillen Ole Molstad and families plan Red River valley trip. Dr Woodward Frances and Ellingson Ratcliffe visit R Reid. Esther E Thristensen Ames, Winneshiek Co demonstration agent, to speak at school house Thursday June 27 at 2 30 pm. Ladies invited to demonstration work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nelson
C. A. Smith
Ohn Bryant
Oscar Street
Guy Archer
Fayette
E. P. Avery
New Albia
W. M. Griswold
P. A. Thorson
Burr Talbert
R. Reid
Rochester
Minn
Ansom
Caledonia
P. Nelson
R. H. Worth
R. White
B. M. White
Chas. McMillen
Ole Molstad
Red River Valley
Woodward
Frances
Ellingson and Ratcliffe
Decorah
Esther E. Thristensen
Ames
Winneshiek Co
Calmar social notes from area visitors and events
Calmar residents report visitors and callers from Decorah Ossian Cresco Chicago Dubuque and Minneapolis. Local trips include travel to Spillville, Lime Springs and Clermont for events. Rochester hospital update notes Dr Conover’s recovery and several home visits conclude with summer plans.
Food Administration County Organization in Winneshiek
The Food Administration appoints county officers to handle county matters. Appointees include John Bernatz Milling Division H J Hutchinson Merchants Representative R J Weiss Hotels and Restaurants Dr M Willett Clergymen Representatives F E Cratsenberg Fraternities Representative Town Administration Dr J F Conover Calmar Cornell Riveland Ossian J H Kneeskern Castalia G A Bieber Fort Atkinson John Schupanitz Festina Elmer Ringoen Ridgeway A A Novak Spillville N N Hendrickson Sattre A E Thune Highlandville Dr W H Emmons Burr Oak Citizens are asked to address inquiries to these representatives regarding any food related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
John Bernatz
H. J. Hutchinson
R. J. Wiess
M. Willett
F. E. Cratsenberg
J. F. Conover
Calmar
Cornell Riveland
Ossian
J. H. Kneeskern
Castalia
G. A. Bieber
Fort Atkinson
John ,Schupanitz
Festina
Elmer Ringoen
Ridgeway
A. A. Novak
Spillville
C, J, Weiser
Food Administration
Severe Storm Hits Independence Area Causes Farm Damage
A severe wind and hail storm around Independence Sunday evening caused considerable crop damage and livestock injuries. Hail larger than eggs fell for about fifteen minutes, injuring cattle and harming small grains, though some farmers said crops fared better as the storm lasted briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Potato Bug Alert Prompts Paris Green Remedy
Citizens urged to protect crops as potato bugs emerge. A long used method involves mixing one teaspoon Paris Green with two gallons of water and spraying bug hotspots in the morning, with daily checks to ensure effectiveness.
New Registrants May Enter Navy By Release From Draft
Men who registered for army service on June Sth 1918 may enlist in the navy by obtaining a release from their local draft boards as ordered by the provost marshal general and the navy department. New registrants not yet classified can secure release upon request since they are not within the current quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Navy Department
Governor Harding Defends Language Proclamation
Governor Harding issues a letter explaining his foreign language proclamation. He cites German propaganda and rising conditions as reasons for acting, insisting the measure does not bar using foreign languages for patriotic war efforts and should be phased in gradually to avoid discord and aid enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Harding
Flag Day Observed Cheerfully Across Decorah
The national flag day was generally observed in Decorah with business houses flying flags all day and most homes displaying the banner. The scene was cheerful and encouraging to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Rhubarb Sugar-Saving Method Promoted by Reader
A Woman's Home Companion reader shares a July tip to cut sugar use by cooking rhubarb in boiling water then draining to remove acidity. The fruit is then recooked with fresh water and sweetened as desired for canning conserve or sauce. When blending with pineapple or strawberries, each fruit should be cooked separately and combined at canning time.
Decorah Chautauqua awards tickets to three late entrants
The Midland Chautauqua word contest lists names of contributors with addresses. the committee awards complimentary tickets to the last three entrants: Miss Bea Marley, Rt. 8 Erma Cregg, Sorah met Florence Hamrey, Decorah, Rt. 8.120 Kathinka Allen Ossian Rt. 2 Ade Tracy Decorah Margaret Louise Ringoen Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea Marley
Erma Cregg
Sorah
Florence Hamrey
Decorah
Kathinka Allen
Ossian
Ade Tracy
Margaret Louise Ringoen
Richard Schrubbe
Tillie M. Hogan
Decor
Waldemar Bury
W. F. Knorr
Joe M. Lower
Decorah Chaptauqua
Local Social Notes and Food Admin Notice
June 17 1018 reports social visits on Canoe Ridge with Lars Peterson and A Borsheim family noting arrivals and calls from Decorah and Soldiers Grove Wis. A Poultry Raisers Notice from the United States Food Administration urges candle testing of eggs and marketing of eggs soon after laying with mention of Worthless Out and local officials C J Weiser county administrator. Also local ads for summer suits at Bear's and Bug Finish insect killer at Pan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
C. J. Weiser
Winneshick County
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County News
Craser
Ordos
Une
Frey
Harold Lock T
Nellie Sobolik
Tomachek
Charles Cry
Irvin Krumm
Grinnell
Dr. Bevins
Hawkeye
Jos. Wagner
Chigenecago
Kate Deming
Anna Blonk
Sebastian Blong
Wim. Rausch
Park
Albert Mikesh
Jos, Soboli
Dumont
Iowa
Bereeley
Emerson
Des Moines
Viola Broshier
Mat Houdek
Louis Rosenbaum
Nick Rilling
Camp Upton
L. L
Wm. Foley
Caroline Pavlovee
Peter Peterson
Mildred of Ossian
Dr. Bush
Fa. Peterson
M. FE
Veverka
Frank Koch
Chekal’s Hall
Roos
Waukegan
Kreir
M. Adelberg
Hamiston
Dana Price
Farmers
N. Masters
Chas. Pollitt
Amy Winter
Iowa Telford
Merle Smith
Kathleen Reed
B. M. Wicks
W. Telford
J. B. Reed
Geo. Smith
Albert Wingate
Paul Ward
Guy Thayer
Ted Emmons
James Wade
Harold Reed
Lanesboro
Ray Palmer
Fred Stockman
Moline
Geo, Emery
Alberta
Can
Fred Glise
Arthur Morrison
W. H. Reed
C. Webster
Canton
W. C. Reed
James Headington
John Gates
Harriet Fairs
St. Paul
Minnesota
Abe Pierce
Leslie
Robert Wicks
E. M. Reed
Roy Smith
Decorah Coventer
Arthur Smith
Josie Cox
Jack Nolte
Camp Dodge
Harold Cox
Glise
Fred Mitchell
G. H. Kimball
CANOE
Oscar Johnson
Decorah Montag
Hesper
the Food Administration
Winneshiek Equity Co-operative
Associa
Tion
Wausau, Wis
Rock Island Yards
Oxley
Winneshiek Equity Co-operative Ass'n
Henry Ruen
Sec’y-Treas
Erie
David Bushnell
Eagle
Bushnell
Goodrich
Ieee
Goodrich Serveive Tires
Goodrich Silvertown
B. F. Goodrich Rubber CO
N. Federal Ave
Tows
eWarceeabe Bath Asanbus
Cedar Valley
Lars Peterson
Elmer Borsheim
Ole Bringe
Lars
Peterson
P. Borsheim
Amon Borsheim
Ole Gietlev
Chas. Larson
Barbara Borsheim
Adolph Sime J
A. Borsheim
A. Seim
Canoe Ridge
A. J. Peterson
Miss Diniger
Henry Spilde
Theo
Albert
Hattie Daneer
Barbara
Peter Borsheim
T. Tosten
Sime
Melvin Peterson
Soldiers Grove
Adolph Sime
Pan's Drug Store
Ohio
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