WILL TAKE OATH MARCH 4th
Washington February 23 It was decided that President Wilson will take his new oath of office in private at the White House on Sunday March 4 He may or may not repeat the oath publicly on March 5 A state department ruling allows waiting until March 5 to take any oath if he chooses The decision may affect the post inauguration senate session and the normal inaugural ceremonies in the senate chamber for new senators
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Washington
Wilson
White House
State Department
Senate
House
Committee On Appropriations
Starzinger
Polk
Klinker
Crawford
Klaus
Delaware
Gilter
Monroe
McFarren
Hamilton
Roberts
Ringgold
Towa
Cal Stewart as Uncle Josh at Grand Opera House
Cal Stewart, famous for Uncle Josh of Pun kin Centre, appears next Thursday at the Grand Opera House under Catholic church auspices. His Punkin Centre tales are radio era classics. he performs with Gypsy Rossini violinist and Margie Stewart pianist. a matinee may be added to fit demand.
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Cal Stewart
Grand Opera House
Cal
Josh
Punkin Centre
Gypsy Rossini
Margie
Stewart
Fashion's latest whims in hats and blouses
Grace Margaret Gould notes chic fashion trends for spring and summer. Hats of organdie and dainty pastels to match blouses gain popularity. Bright silk stockings with sequins appear, including hand painted yellow silk with purple pansy motifs. A lavender tweed outfit features a novel arm with a cross-over yoke and high rolling collar showcasing Roman stripe silk.
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Grace Margaret Gould
Luther College Basketball Team Ends Schedule With Clean Sweep
Luther College completed its basketball season by winning all games on the tour north and at Fergus Falls against Park Region and Willmar town team. They also defeated Luther Seminary and St. Olaf, finishing undefeated and earning high regard among small colleges.
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Luther College
St. Olaf
Luther Seminary
St. Paul
Park Region
Fergus Falls
Willmar
Luther
Yankee Robinson Circus to Visit Decorah in May
Ben Bear and E J Curtin met Fred Buchanan of the Yankee Robinson circus in Chicago and secured an agreement for the show to visit Decorah in May. The wild animal show has enlarged since a six year past Decorah visit, with Geo Meighan named general contractor.
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Chicago
Ben Bear
E. J. Curtin
Fred Buchanan
Yankee Robinson Circus
Decorah
Geo. Meighan
Large graduating class expected in Prospect County
County Superintendent H. F E. Miller reports the county will graduate the largest eighth grade class this year. Over three hundred pupils took last week’s exams and more will sit in May. Likely 150 to 200 will pass. A field day is being considered as part of the exercises but no plan is set.
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H. F E. Miller
County Declamatory Contest Headed to Decorah
The annual county declamatory contest will be held in Decorah with March 23 set as the date. The event promises student oration and dramatic readings, drawing participants from local schools and community groups.
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Decorah
Legislature Takes Recess After Wide Debate on Law Enforcement
The legislature adjourns for recess amid sharp debate over state law enforcement funding and the use of state agents. Resolutions criticize Army enlistment posters and clothing costs tied to Third regiment service, with a payroll of about 14 dollars per man. Bills on public utilities, rail rates, and a town code revision spark a vigorous floor fight, as committees push retrenchment and reform measures.
Senator Holdogel Seeks To Abolish County Recorder Office
Senator Holdogel of Rockwell City proposes a bill transferring recorder duties to the clerk of courts. A special deputy would assist the clerk, with extra clerks during peak spring and fall periods. The measure claims substantial savings and delays effective date to January 1, 1919 to allow full term benefits.
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Holdogel
Rockwell City
Club youngsters pull in coin at northern states convention
Report from a convention of boys and girls club leaders in 33 northern and western states shows 198,759 youths enrolled last year, 7,894 groups, 85,000 completing work, and profits of 400000. They produced corn, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, sugar beets, bread, sewing, handiwork, and raised live stock with Iowa contributing many beef cattle.
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Town State College
Iowa
We and Our Neighbors News Roundup
Local notes cover Fayette paving plans and Cherokee County bridge spending. Incidents include dynamiting fish in Wapsie Creek at Independence, a man killing a muskrat near Lan sing, and a wolf pursuit in Allamakee County. Other items report fire losses, a milk condensing plant effort, and a March 26 bond vote in McGregor.
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Fayette
Cherokee County
Wapsie
Independence
Elkader
J. AH. Sehneider
Lansing
Manchester Commercial Club
Clay County Improvement Association of
Spencer
Farmers’ Exchange
Tart Kreiger
Nashua
County Fair Fireworks Contract Shows Bright Prospects
County fair planners have secured a fireworks contract for three nights this fall. Officials say the firm from last year is chosen again, promising new attractions and at least the same quality as the prior display. Fans recall last year’s fireworks as a high point of the event.
Rank Foolishness on Colds and Remedy Sale
The piece argues that colds rise in damp cold weather and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective. It notes the product is for sale by BR. A. Engbertson and emphasizes long standing use by customers to remove colds.
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BR. A. Engbertson
County News notes from Decorah area February 1917
February 26 1917 county news lists frequent Decorah visitors including Miss Hilda Rambo Miss Marie Peterson and Mrs Michael Hertges who dies at 31 leaving six children. Also mentions auctions in area, school term end, Hesper anniversary visit, new birth, a Catholic church dedication at Cresco and transport issues from impassable roads.
Western Lincoln News Briefs and Local Happenings
Rollie Kuatz spent an afternoon at the parental home while Will Kuntz’s boys called on the TH. House home Sunday afternoon. A Ridgeway business caller was seen and farmers faced sleighing costs. A Cresco gathering saw Lincolnites at a fair and warmer evening. A public sale of Martin Christenson drew good prices. Des Moines horse buyers visited Ridgeway. Lent began as children awaited Easter. Edward Wiedeman travels in Indiana among former scenes. Sub-directors election upcoming. school welfare urged. Mail delays due to snow. Teens attended final dances before Lent at Protivin. Hog deliveries at Ridgeway quoted around 11.75 per cwt. Ralph Schild ill for several days. A Ridgeway play delighted locals. Winter’s cold and flurry persisted. Grandma Krueger, feeble for years, died at Florenceville.
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Rollie Kuatz
Will Kuntz
H. House
Ridgeway
Cresco
Des Moines
Rabbit
Edward Wiedeman
Indiana
Protivin
Ralph Schild
Grandma Krueger
Florenceville
Local Socials and Visits Round Ravena Area
Ole Anderson spent Sunday at Sven Tovson's. Edith DeCou and Viola Peck Sundayed at J. V. DeCou's. Signe Tevason staying at Ole Anderson's. Christ Johnson hauled hogs to market last Tuesday. Olivia Lansing stayed at A. P. Etteldorf home last week. Leo Barthelme attended the stock show at Elgin last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Etteldorf visited at A. P. Etteldorf's Sunday. Will Boeckman had sand hauling bees last Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Henry Miller staying at Andrew Etteldorf's. Oscar Towson spent Sunday with Otto Schneeberger. Funeral of Mrs. M. Hertes attended last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Nygaard and daughter Anne Sundayed at Vetle Towson's. Family spent Sunday at Andrew Etteldorf's. A large crowd attended the dance at Ossian last Monday night.
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Hilda Rambo
Marie Peterson
Lannin
Mabel
Peter Asgaard
Canoe
Stono
Mike Barth
Peter Leseth
Wells Emery
Andrew Anderson
John
Philip Young
Visi
Henry Barth
Ole Anderson
Chris. Rasmussen
Lawrence Korsness
la Crosse
John Surreson
John Foltzone
Thora Swenson
John Foltz
Decorah
Hesper
Marie Herbrandson
Ole Herbrandson
Arnold B. Peterson
Highland
Sven Tovson
Edith DeCou
andeViola Peck
J. V. DeCou
Signe Tevason
Ole Ander Vwson
Christ Johnson
Olivia Lansing
A. P. Etteldorf
Leo Barthelme
Elgin
John Etteldorf
Will Boeckman
Henry Miller
Andrew Etteldorf
Oscar ‘Towson
Otto Schneeberger
M.hertes
H. Nygaard
Anne
Vetle Towson
Wenzel Lansing
Kendallville Social News Highlights from a Busy Week
Fred Todd visits from Deedrah. Mrs Wilbur guests. Jeff Townsend seriously ill with rheumatism. Paul Soltow ill. Alvin Hollenbeck from Cresco visiting. Clifford Eddy visits C Elliott home near Harmony. Rob Moore visits Canton. Abbie Stockman visits Cresco. Farmers attend Watros farm sale in Orleans. Gwen Todd ill at Cresco grandmother’s. Ladies attend shower for Josie Johnson in Cresco. Ida Todd visits James Lester in Owatonna. Walter Eddy back from St Paul with a sore knee. Large box social in Grange hall. Rev A B Curran to lead quarterly meeting March 4. Young folks enjoy dancing at Wm Saunders home.
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Fred Todd
Deedrah
Watros
Orleans
Gwen Todd
Cresco
Josie Johnson
Ida Todd
Owatonna
James Lester
Walter Eddy
St. Paul
Wolves and visits fill small town pages
Community notes recount neighbors moving to Montana and Canada, visits between families, a Monday party for Mr and Mrs Todd, and a marriage announced for Wm Kendall to Miss Anderson in Milford Town. Oyster supper for Equity Association members, and a Sunday gathering at Joe Goldsworthy home. Quarterly conference to be led by Dist Supt Curran at the Moore home.
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Wm. Pitleco
Montana
L. Ludden
Ben Craig
Solton
Equity Association
W. A. Clinic
Dave Easler
Wm. Wells
Albion
Phil Todd
Dave
Wm. Kendall
Miss Anderson
Milford
Town
Pearl Todd
Gwen
Cresco
A. Moore
Curran
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Burlington
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Wapello County
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Belgium
William A. Size
Marshalltown
A. C. Knutson
Emmons
Webster City
Cretemeyer
Algona
County News
Looking Glass Prairie
Paul Ode
Peter Hammersness
Red Oak
Frank Schweinewus
Ben Eimers
Clem Brockamp
Walker DeCou's
Mike Hertges
Clarence
Walker DeCou
Louis Monson
P. Barthelme
Joe
Regina
Barthelme
P. Klemmer
Theodore Hageman
St. Lucas
August Hageman
Henry Hageman
Festina
Michael Hertges
Ned Vance
Mike Sherry
Ben Elmers
Antoinette Zweibohmer
Lincoln
Ravena
Kendallville
Edison
Decorah Music Shop
Republican
The
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
Ford
Ford Motor CO
Detroit
Warren E. Hoyt
Bluffton
Glenwood
Madison Townships
Springfield
Frankville
Pleasant
Hesper Townships
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