Winneshiek County Farm Bureau Plans and Seed Guidance
The Winne shiek County Farm Bureau board met at the courthouse and adopted articles of incorporation and by laws with an executive committee led by H C Watrud, county agent. They urged repair of equipment, ear testing seed corn, and increasing spring wheat acreage, aiming for five to ten acres per farm in 1918, to support federal production goals.
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Winneshiek County Farm Bureau
Court House
H. C. Watrud
North
Northwest
United States
Towa
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Winneshiek County
Keeping Help on the Farm Emphasizes Comfort
A farmer explains the exodus of young workers to towns and attributes it to seeking comfort. Providing warm rooms and modern conveniences like hot water bathrooms can retain help, easing the wife's duties and improving family life by reducing winter cold and related illnesses.
Red Letter Days in March Highlight Spring and Holidays
The month lists three red letter days. March 21 marks equal day and night and the start of spring. March 20 is Good Friday, with Easter on the List day. St Patrick's Day on the 17th is observed by Irish descendants. A full moon on the 27th designates Easter.
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Emerald Isle
St. Patrick
Induction Calls for Mechanics and Carpenters to Kelley Field
The Provost Marshal General publishes Call No 35 for 150 general engine and automotive mechanics and Call No 39 for 80 carpenters for the aviation section at Kelley Field San Antonio Texas Enlistments close tomorrow and expenses will be paid.
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Aviation
Signal Corps
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Texas
Bull Frogs Reported by Local Citizen
A well known citizen and real estate dealer claims to have heard bull frogs singing on two occasions last week. Bull frogs are unusual at this season and other residents report hearing them as well.
Horse Shipments and Market Note
Andrew Anderson shipped three cars of horses last week after failing to secure express cars. The load went by freight to Chicago and was handed to Adams Express for New York. The horse market is weak with a downward price trend, suggesting now as a time to consider papering rooms with PRASTMA wall paper.
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Andrew Anderson
Chicago
Adams Express
New York
Mae
Prastma
Funds for coffee aid from Iowa Spanish War Veterans
The United Spanish War Veterans urge funds to buy soluble coffee for volunteers in France. Shortage and quality issues with standard coffee hinder trench crews, so airtight cans with thirty cups each would be sent. Iowa National Council of Defense endorses the drive and invites contributions via Des Moines.
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France
National Council of Defense For
Iowa
County Councils of Defense
B. F. Spry
Lawton Camp
No. 2
United Spanish War Veterans
Des Moines
E. R. Bennett
168Th Infantry
A. W. Griswold
Decorah audience disappointed by Caupolican program
Delighted Lyceum audience felt let down Saturday morning as reports of Chief Caupolican's prior evenings entertainment circulated. The Auracano tribe member, longtime Paris resident, showcased a powerful voice in song and lecture while sharing wit and linguistic skill. He later traveled from Decorah to St Louis and Montreal before heading to France as an interpreter soldier.
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Caupolican
Decorah
Chili
Paris
St. Louis
Montreal
France
Red Cross Notes Highlight Fort Atkinson Donations
Winneshiek chapter reports a week of contributions and memberships. The Catholic ladies circle contributed 40.25 dollars, Lida M Beiber sent 39 dollars from a Red Cross supper, and a sale of Chief Caupolican's poem America's Answer added 4.20. Treasurer Bear records a 150 dollar check from George Weiss of Fort Atkinson.
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Winneshiek
Catholic Ladies’ Circle
Lida M. Beiber
Fort Atkinson
Chief Caupolican
America
Bear
George Weiss
Decorah Markets Sees Limited Movement Among Hogs and Grains
Receipts on Tuesday at five principal packing centers totaled 87,000. Local hog prices ranged from 15.10 to 16.00. Eggs quoted at 30 cents. Chicago grain quotes show corn at 1.60 to 1.82, oats and rye around 2.70, Burley 1.20 to 2.25, timothy from 5.00 to 8.00.
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Chicago
Timothy
Fire at Mrs. Hobeck’s home on Washington street
Last Friday morning the fire department was called to a blaze at the south end of Washington street, Mrs. M. Hobeck residence. Firemen quickly doused the flames with a chemical and water, and damage was limited.
The Day We Give a Baby Away at Steyer Opera House
A. J. Bisenger, manager of the Steyer opera house rink, has just returned from Dubuque where arrangements were made to procure a real live baby to be given away at a later date to be announced soon.
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A. J. Bisenger
Steyer Opera House
Dubuque
Enlistments Open at Jefferson Barracks and Camp Green
Local board announces that enlistments are open to registrants in the coast artillery at Jefferson Barracks and in the infantry at Camp Green, Charlotte, N. C. Transportation will be furnished.
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Coast Artillery
Jefferson Barracks
Infantry
Camp Green
Charlotte
N. 8
Iowa prepares regional drive for the Third Liberty Loan
One hundred fifty Iowa campaign leaders fly to Chicago for an all day session on March 8 to finalize plans for the April 6 bond drive. State chairman C. H. McNider and vice chairman Woodworth Clum head a eleven district structure with township committees. Lafayette Young Jr named state publicity director with district and county chairs. John Philip Sousa will lead a Great Lakes Band on a month long Iowa tour. Some wounded American soldiers in convalescence will be assigned to assist locally.
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Iowa
Chicago
Hotel la Salle
Federal Reserve District
C. H. McNider
Mason City
Woodworth Clum
Davenport
Greater Iowa Association
Lafayette Young, Jr
Towa
McNider
Great Lakes
Births Recorded in Winneshiek County in 1919 Pace
Births in Winneshiek County since January show a small male majority with 68 births, 36 boys and 32 girls. Notable entries include several couples from Decorah, Calmar, Bluffton, Ossian, and Frankville, with Milton Henry Sehnitzler born February 27 in Burr Oak township. The record anticipates over 400 births by 1919 end if rates continue.
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Winneshiek
A. R. Despard
Calmar
Albert Amundsen
Pleasant
Harry McCabe
Burr Oak
H. F. Harvey
Frankville
Evelyn Sophia
M. White
Bluffton
George A. Lundby
A. R. Coffeen
Decorah
Charles Everett
Nels A. Haugen
F. Walter
W. F. Newman
Mareh
C. Reveland
Ossian
L. A. Vikre
A. J. Sande
Canoe
F. W. Koudelka
Sumner
Wm. H. Stoeh
John Sehnitzler
Burr Oak Township
Milton Henry Sehnitzler
Milton Hiller
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
Henry Miller
More Wheat Prompts Doubling Acreage in Winneshiek County
Reported consensus among farmers across Winneshiek County predicts wheat acreage will at least double this year. Supervisor Kuhn of Sumner Township vows to double his own sowing, reflecting broad readiness among local farmers to boost production.
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Winneshick County
Kuhn
Sumner Township
Winneshiek County
Weekly Weather Report For March Climates And Averages
The past week showed typical March weather with three clear days and four cloudy. Temperatures ranged from 24 to 52, average 41.3, near normal. Yesterday's cold snap kept the week from finishing stronger than normal. Oatmeal wallpaper in various grades and shades is offered at Practemark's. For sale: a newly completed residence on Pleasant Hill by RK Berge son, 10-1.
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Pleasant Hill
B. Bergeson
Creamery boom highlights Iowa butter production history
The state dairy report notes 451 creameries produced 94,269,685 pounds of creamery butter last year with Winneshiek County among the top districts. Allamakee and Fayette counties also figure prominently. The first creamery opened in 1872 near Manchester, gaining fame after a 1876 Philadelphia Centennial award, propelling Iowa to leading national butter output.
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State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Winneshiek County
Allamakee
Clayton
Chickasaw
Howard
Winneshiek
Fayette
Mitchell
Floyd
Cerro Gordo
Woodbury County
Pth
Allamakee County
D. J. Murphy
Old Winneshiek
Matthew van Duesen
Iowa
United States
Books for the Camps Drive to Gather 2 Million Volumes
National campaign by the Library War Service of the American Library Association aims to supply 2,000,000 books to overseas and domestic camp libraries during the week of March 18. So far 1.7 million dollars has been raised and 37 free circulating libraries established at training camps. The effort will continue to urge citizens to donate books and support military libraries aboard ships, posts, forts, and stations. The drive, led by Herbert Putnam, calls for fiction and nonfiction titles including military science, engineering, agriculture, and language volumes, with many requests from soldiers and sailors. A parcel sociable for the Red Cross is planned at Locust School on March 9, basket contributions welcome.
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Library War Service
American Library Association
Putnam
Undertakers’ Review
Paley
Argentine Republic
Herbert Putoum
Congress
Decorah
Chicago Daily Tribune
Food Administration Bulletins for Winneshick County
C J Weiser announces sugar checks show only one hoarder in Winneshick County. Public responds patriotically as Home Demonstration Agents prepare to bring substitutes and demonstrations to every township. Wartime waste reduced. authorities authorize mutton and lamb consumption until April 15 during meatless Tuesday.
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Europe
The
Food Administration
Lord Rhondda Urges Major Wheat Aid From America
Cable from Lord Rhondda, Food Controller for Great Britain, to the United States Food Administration warns that unless at least 75 million bushels of wheat can be shipped beyond prior exports plus Canadian surplus, there may be no guarantee of food to win the war. He emphasizes the urgency and belief that Americans will meet the emergency.
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Lord Rhondda
Great Britain
United States Food Administration
Canada
America
Europe
United States
Red Cross Members Get Monthly Magazine Entitlement
Winneshiek County Chapter members who paid $2.00 or more are promised the Red Cross magazine each month. If the issue does not arrive, members should notify with name and correct address so the magazine is delivered promptly.
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Winneshiek County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
War Savings Drive Prompts Citywide Canvass
A Tuesday meeting set arrangements for a Sunday afternoon canvass to sell War Savings Stamps and Certificates. The issue offers four percent interest with quarterly compounding and the option to cash out on ten days notice with accrued interest. Citizens urged to respond. Winne shi e county targets 442000.
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Winneshiek County
Bear's Store Ad Promising Low Prices and Quality
It Means This advert proclaims rock bottom prices on clothing with the largest assortment of new suits and spring overcoats in the region. Readers are assured best quality goods at the absolute lowest prices with a guarantee that items are as represented or a refund.
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United States
Bear's
Will You Come Social At United Lutheran Parlor
The U P S of the United Lutheran church invites all to its annual social and literary program in the church parlors tomorrow Friday at eight o'clock. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds donated to the Lutheran Brotherhood at Camp Dodge. Everybody welcome.
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U. P
United Lutheran Church
Lutheran Brotherhood
Camp Dodge
Church Notices And Sunday Services Schedule
Congregational N Willett pastor announces Strength and Beauty for next Sabbath morning. Evening union service will be preached by Rev A B Curran District Superintendent of Methodists. Christian Science Freeman Building 24 floor holds services 10 45 a m Sunday school 12 m mid week 8 p m lesson Man free reading room daily except Sunday. United Lutheran O Glesne pastor English service 10 30 a m Norwegian 3 50 p m Doreas society meets at L J Nesheim home Tuesday Norwegian services Wednesday 7 30 p m.
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N. Willett
A. B. Curran
Methodist Church
Christian Science—Freeman
Cnited Lutheran
O. Glesne
Doreas Society
L. J. Nesheim
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Farm Bureau Meeting
Watrud
Chance For Mechanics and Carpenters
Decorah Public Library
Hans Ryeveebeedeeneee
Clarence Amre
Paul Arenes
Bernatz
Danielson
A. H
Lovaas J
Hanson Anon
J. A. McCusker
H. Lambert
Clarence Tufte
Toller Twenge
Lewis Bender
Lyceum
Decorah Markets
Weekly Weather Report
Prastmark's
Locust School
Martin L. Larson
Bod Cente Center Ave
Brar's
M. J. Soukup
C. J. Weiser
Mutton and Lamb
Red Cross Magazines
Ben Bear
Prosper
C. Ward
Milwaukee Air Power
Voane
Peter Johnson & Sons
J. J. Headington
T. A. Woodrow
Mary Mac Lane
Paramount Pictures
Julian Eltinge
STAR
Chain Gang
Susie
Mae Marsh
Fields of Honor
Goldwyn
Blue 5
Winneshiek Hotel
J. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
Brunswick
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
E. J. Parman
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