Dowd family and many locals travel to Pima and nearby towns
County News for June 24 1918 reports the Dowd family motoring to Pima Sunday. Numerous visits mark the week with Mrs Bothell and family from McGregor visiting Ossian, Cyril Figge off to Chicago auto races and Rev Archibishop Keane funeral in Dubuque. Several residents travel for visits and church events, while road work and a July 4 picnic loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed, Dowd
Pima
Art Club
H. Bothell
Henry Miller
Festina
Marie Beer
W. J. Britton
Monona
Leslie Worley
Mason City
Frank Schroeder
Prairie du Chien
Cyril Figge
Chicago
Claire Gilbert
Cedar Rapids
W. E. Duff
Nora Springs
George
Geo. Broihier
Calmar
Hi Luenberger
Fort ‘Atkinson
Leshy
Ed. Dowd
Thom
West Union
W. H. Layton
Dubuque
Geo. Wiltgen
Bothell
Mattie
McGregor
Harry Bothel
Leo Wiltgen
Peotone
Til
J. B. Wiltgen
Charlotte Cox
Louis
Marie Kimman
F. J. Figge
Marcella Meyer
C. F. Sobolik
M. J. Carter
Webster City
Ames
Waterloo
Rev. Saull
Fayette
Theo Huinker
Clotile
Eugenia Huinker
Ossian
Friends
Leonard Hauge
Clermont
Postville
Ole Aanes
Jim Weitgenant
Gladys
Cartersville
Luella Weitgenant
Neilsville
Wis
D. Weitgenant
L. L. Logsdon
Deal
Dorothy Russell
Waterville
Ellen Powers
Meyerhoffer
Reed Elwood and Son
Jennie Harris
Elma
M. J. Thil
T. Meyerhoffer
Archbisho J. J. Keane
Beatrice Becker
South Bend
Ind
Hugo Huber
St. Francis’ Church
Joseph Timp
Thiltgen
Local notes from Western Lincoln district update
June 24 1018 reports of residents out joy riding and attending a Protivin show. Hog deliveries by W FE Wiedeman at Ridgeway and cattle deliveries nearby. Calls by Elmer Schill at Spillville and L E Bechtold at Schild and Cummings homes. Sickness of Herbert Kratz and Amelia Kratz. Theo Kratz and Dan Krueger traveled to Strawberry Point on business. Rev J R Nolte of Cresco visited Schild home. J Bury of Decorah preached at MFE church. Corn is knee high amid July approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie
Opel Falck
Amel Koch
Evangelical Church
Nolte
Emma
Verna Reinhart
Ruth Michael
Indiana
Schild
Elmer
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Dan Krueger
Florenceville
Carl Haakenson
Ole Sanderson
Fred C. Koch
Theodore Kratz
Fred Falck
Opel
Ridgeway
A. Koch
Republican
Fred Koch
Clinton
Gale
Ernest Peter
Cresco
Robert Vopava
Sumner Township
W. FE. Wiedeman
Elmer Schill
Spillville
L. E. Bechtold
Herbert Kratz
Amelia Kratz
Chas
Kratz
W. BE. Wiedeman
Mr. White
W. H. Miller
Protivin
Cummings
Theo
Strawberry Point
J. R. Nolte
Creseb
J. Bury
Decorah
M. FE
Miss Ar
Fort Atkinson Local News Highlights July 1918
Fort Atkinson notes list visiting friends and relatives in Calmar Cresco Windom and nearby towns. Events include illnesses and births, trips to Camp Dodge, schoolgoing Misses at Fayette, and a July 4 Red Cross fundraiser. An optical ad closes the page.
Nashua Next Week Railroad Arrival And Local Storm Damage
Fifty years ago Nashua anticipated a railroad arrival next week. A barn at Addikon’s brewery survived a Sunday fire. A severe thunderstorm struck Sunday night, with lightning hitting the James Bucknell house and Miss Sarah Clark narrowly saved. Sever Larson’s home near Ossian burned badly after being struck twice. Decorah planned an old fashioned Fourth of July with mainly deceased organizers listed. Bloody Run bridges washed away, halting mail for two days. Frank Dahly injured when a colt ran away tipping him from a sulky but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Addikon’s
James Bucknell
Court House
Sarah Clark
Sever Larson
Ossian
Larson
Decorah
John Steen
Nebraska
Monona
Frank Dahly
Curious Isle of Serpents Fido Nisi and Achilles Tomb
The National Geographic bulletin recalls the Island of Serpents Fidonisi near Sulina at the Danube mouth. Its cliffs rise 50 to 100 feet above the Black Sea, shaping legends about Achilles Thetis and Iphigeneia. The islet’s beacon role helped Russia and Britain brink war after Crimea, before passing to Romania in 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fido-Nisi
Achilles
Sulina
Danube
Russia
Britain
Black Sea
Roumania
von Mackensen
Constanza
National Geographic Society Bulletin
Serpents
Fidonisi
Leuce
White Island
Thetis
Iphigeneia
Agamemnon
Artemis
Island of
England
Turkey
Silos and Cattle in Winneshiek Lead Region
The county shows strong growth in silos and cattle per Better Iowa June figures. Allamakee counts 281 silos, 84 more than last year, while Winneshiek leads cattle with 70,011, ahead of Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard and Clayton. tractors show Winneshiek with 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek
Clayton
Fayette
Allamakee County
Chickasaw
Howard
Winneshick
Winnishiek
Crawford
Plymouth
Pottawattamie
Iowa
Weekly Weather Report Predicts Long Warm Spell
The past week was cool on average with two warm days. The warmest day reached 90 degrees while the weekly average peaked at 78.1, 18 below the general average and slightly warmer than last year. Rainfall totaled 0.57 inches. month to date is 2.86 inches, below regional norms. Weather prophet Hicks forecasts intermittent weather until June 24 followed by steady warmth through July and August, aiding the corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Eight Winneshirk Men Seek U S Citizenship
The county clerk lists eight men in Winneshirk petitioning for U S citizenship at the September term. Ole Molstad Hesper born in Norway Hans K Hanson Ossian born in Norway John Schnitzler Decorah Rt 3 born in Alsace Germany A Grimstad Ossian born in Norway J J Aaradahl Frankville born in Norway KK O Sansrud Fremont township born in Norway J Olson Fremont township born in Bohemia born in Bohemia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshirk
United States
Ole Molstad
Hesper
Norway
Hans K. Hanson
Ossian
John Schnitzler
Decorah Rt. 3
Alsace
Germany
A. Grimstad
J. J. Aaradahl
Frankville
KK. O. Sansrud
New Library Additions with War Pamphlets
J Weiser announces three pamphlet sets in the Public Library room. The titles German War Practices Conquest and Kultur and Why America Fights Germany present a harsh view of the war and urge reading by all, with borrowing allowed to nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
J. Weiser
State Council For National Defense
Patriotic or Traitor Warning From Defense Council
A stark tirade condemns patriotism and treachery as the United States Council for Defense warns individuals that confession is needed. The missive insists punishment will fall with relentless power, to avenge the cries of American boys and uphold national duty according to the defense body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Council For Defense
Weekly Birth Record for County Clerk’s Office
The county clerk reports births since the last issue. May 12 Burr Oak a daughter to Mr and Mrs LaRea Tabor. June 13 Military a son to Mr and Mrs Monroe R Hoskins named Linn. June 15 Bluffton a daughter to Mr and Mrs W P Sexton named Beatrice Ruth. June 19 Springfield a daughter to Mr and Mrs James O A Rustad. June 22 Calmar a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Kryslan named Donald Francis. June 24 Glenwood a daughter to Mr and Mrs Hans M Levensond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRea Tabor
Burr Oak
Monroe R. Hoskins
Military
Linn
W. P. Sexton
Bluffton
Beatrice Ruth
James 0
The Oil Bird of South America
The oil bird or guacharo nests in rock caves, notably on Trinidad island. It lays eggs in mud nests and its young are notably fat. Natives melt the fat to make a clay butter. Caves are often sea accessed and bird hunting can be an exciting sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Trinidad
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised In Richmond Ad
A Richmond Kentucky reader F. B. touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a wonder and urges try for indigestion or constipation. Advertisement notes sale by R. A. Engbertson. The Deconan Rerowtacas will beg $2.00 year after July 1 renewals
Decorah City Council Passes 319 Gas Rate Change
City council notes adjourned meeting with six members present. A committee is formed to review fire department injury care and funding. The deed for Pleasant Coan property is recorded and city sewer costs shared with county. Finance claims and insurance coverage increase approved. Ordinance 319 on gas rate is read twice and finally passed amid roll calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hook
McAndrews
Bucknell
Willis
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
Ouncilman McKay
Fire Department
Pleasant Coan
Decorah
City of
Winneshiek County
Cit
County Board of Supervisors
Flanagan
Ag Hlingson
Ft. “Amador
N. Quandahl
Minn
Borg Case Tezsassegastisss
Pageerine Lumber Company
Oar
Pease
Ee Ee
Frye
Geo
H. Hislop
Oscar Miller
Wm. Welch
Fred. Schlitter
Povine
Seseree Erick Wangsness
Standard Tel. Co
Eureka Fire Hose Co
L. S. Dale
Meley Copeme
St. Paul
Standard Tel. Co. Tel
J. S. Barfoot
C. Carlson
Albert Berg
Gilbert Haugen
Olaf Hatlestad
Carl Durland
Stallion Law Upheld as Constitutional by Supreme Court
Iowa breeders note a Supreme Court ruling affirming the stallion law against challenges based on age or species. Justices say classification by animal type is legitimate for public welfare and enforceable as designed. The decision clears the way for the Department of Agriculture to implement the statute, aiding horse improvement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Homestead
State of
Iowa
Supreme Court
State Department of Agriculture
City Clerk Pro Tem Authorized During June Vacation
Roll call vote shows all six members voting aye as the motion to authorize O N Quandahl to act as City Clerk pro tem and keep the office open during two weeks commencing June 24th was carried. The assembly then moved and seconded to adjourn. Dale, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergeson
Willis
O. N. Quandahl
L. S. Dale
Do You Save God Case Hounds San Francisco Lawyer
A leading San Francisco lawyer prides himself on probing Chinese witnesses but misreads a trader’s dress, sparking a famous exchange. Sell Lung answers and remarks he will address the State Ministerial Association on the divinity of Christ next Thursday evening, a promise linked to the lingering question of faith that haunts the attorney until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sell Lung
Christ
God
Case
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John Aegerter
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Vern Kirschman
John Martin
Paul
John Reinhart
Lincoln
Fort Atkinson
M. A. Kubish
Lawler
Peter Smith
Camp Dodge
Zima
Ella
James Hoye
Jackson Junction
Anton Fisher
Jos. Rausch
Frank
Joseph Staska
Dre. Horton
Kessel
Henry Burns
Lyle Horton
Kate Deming
Austin
Anna Zobal
Winnebago
Jos. Staska
Wagner
Jos. Balk
James Houdek
Ida Kubiek
Aulalia Moser
Celia Budke
John Doubek
Donald
Charles City
Waldo Reisner
Babe of
Reisner
DreeorAn Rervatican
George Wiest
Foster Smith
Adrian
John
Thorsday
Red Cross
Foley
Margaret
Lorraine
Pavlovee
Valentine
Little
New Hampton
Kauffman
MoMusters
Curious
Isle OF Serpents
Spot
Weekly Weather Report
Chamberlain
Official
CI City Council
Finance Committee
Ayess McAndrews
Engretson
City Tool House
Engbretgen
Otion
Meena
Thomas Sumpter
Brazil
Water Street
Beato
Republican” Office
Hampshire
Lee Bros
West Decorah
Bluffton Road
Catherine McCauley
Washington
Jefferson Street
J. H. McDonald
Waucoma
Republian
Rud Brossof
M. J. Soukup
Equity
Attention
Winneshiek Equity Co-operative
Associa
Tion
Wausau, Wis
Rock Island Yards
E. W
Oxley
Winneshiek Equity Co-operative Ass‘a
Henry Ruen
Sec’y Treas
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