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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
3
County residents showed strong support for war savings stamps and certificates with Decorah leading the way Sunday. Over 42000 in certificates and stamps were listed though not all paid in yet, as a later Liberty loan drive approaches. The program targets small investors including boys and girls with pennies nickels and dimes, no time limit to purchase, but urged to fulfill obligations promptly.
The Winneshiek County Horticultural Society will host an orchard and poultry demonstration on Saturday March 16 starting at 1 30 pm at John Harter's home 709 Pleasant avenue. H E Nichols will cover pruning and spraying while A H Ward from the Ames Extension Department handles poultry topics. County Agent Watrud will attend to meet participants.
Seven births were registered in the county clerk's office over the past week, six boys and one girl across six families. The first twins of the year arrive to Mr. J and Mrs. Joseph Seifert in Winneshiek County. Births list includes Kipp in Calmar, Gossman in Canoe, Seifert twins, Johnson in Glenwood, Walwatne in Castalia, and Williams in Decorah.
Frederick Monsen, planned closing speaker for the Decorah lyceum course with a lecture on Turbulent Mexico, must postpone his date until early April due to a slight operation. Monsen is also a skilled photographer whose self made slides accompany his travelogues. He is a member of the Explorers Club of New York and has gathered material from across the world.
The New Frankville Bank began operations Monday in a fine new building. Cashier Frank Bulman leads the bank, having moved from Waukon. President John Bieber of Peoples National Bank of Waukon and A. T. Stock attended the opening. A new cheese factory by D. J. Murphy is under construction, signaling Frankville’s growth as a busy inland town.
Mrs Gilbert Qualley born April 10 1863 in Vordal Norway died February 23 1918 at home near Ridgeway Town after brief illness. Survived by husband Gilbert six children Jenetta Gotfred Orlando Lawrence Luther College. two sisters Mrs A Q Berg and Mrs L C Hagen Kerkhoven Minn. Funeral February 28 Lincoln church with Norwegian and English addresses. Burial in nearby cemetery. We extend heartfelt gratitude for sympathy.
The St Paul Pioneer Press showcased Mr. N R Brewer works including The Trills of the Little Town a Decorah scene recognizable to locals. Brewer visited Decorah three years ago as a portrait painter and painted the pictured piece which later sold and is now owned by the St Paul Art Institute.
Beginning this morning trains No. 203 and 206 will be restored arriving at 10 45 a m and departing at 10 55 a m restoring familiar service on the line.
State organizer thanks Decorah residents for a strong house to house canvass on War Savings Stamps. Praises young volunteers who sold stamps and secured pledges totaling 842,330. Notes Winneshiek quota is 448,000 and urges fulfilment of signed pledges.
Dr. H. J. Thomas received word that Horace G Southerland of the general service will be here today to recruit for the coast artillery. He seeks willing youths not yet liable for the draft by age and urges prompt enlistment to fill the lacking ranks. If Southerland does not continue, Dr. Thomas can provide information.
A well attended sale four miles south of Decorall last week Wednesday saw strong prices. A common milker cow brought 157, a sign of surprisingly high values. Earlier at the Keefe sale, sheep did not reach the buyer’s offer, one man proposing 35 per head which was rejected.
John Murtha of Cresco told friends in Decorah on Tuesday night he is thinking of running for state senator as a Republican in the coming primaries. A longtime Winneshiek County resident, he left the Democratic Party years ago and has lived in Cresco for the past five years.
The National Bank funds a calf club with the Iowa Dairy Association. Fifty calves have been spoken for by Winneshiek boys and girls. Most applicants seek Holsteins and Guernseys, and memberships may grow as applications arrive.
The Junior Red Cross is entitled to credit for 200 knit helmets shipped to Central division headquarters. The helmets were made by the senior organization, with the Juniors contributing 200 as compensation.
Sheep thieves operated in the north country. they entered Walter Keefe's barn in Bluffton township and stole two head. No trace of the animals has been found.
District Court Judge Springer will reconvene next Monday to finish the February term business. No jury trials will be held as all jurors were excused for the term. The court will not last beyond the week as the judge has other engagements.
On Sunday last at Decorah hospital a son, eight pounds in weight, was born to Dr. and Mrs. 8. P. Dahl.
A 1918 Liberty Loan letter from the Treasury Department designates R Algyer as Winneshiek County Chairman for the Third Liberty Loan sales organization. It authorizes drafting capable residents for service and outlines reporting those unwilling to serve.
Notice to teachers announces the Sixth Annual Spelling and Figuring Down Contest postponed from March 30 to August to be held with Winneshiek County Fair. Prizes remain and the spelling winner receives 20 dollars to cover expenses to the State Spelling Contest. H E Miller Co Superintendent. The best appetizer is the one we never try a fast.
A bold pitch promises constant local employment by establishing competent energetic men in every county. The plan features a 5,000 mile written guarantee on tires, puncture protection, and rim cut coverage. A small plant with 00 to 3000 capital is sought to back a potentially lucrative enterprise led by an established half a billion dollar corporation, Pella, Ta.
Mayor Ellis J. Hook directs citizens to remove wagons, machinery, wood and obstructions from streets and alleys within twelve hours or face misdemeanor charges and fines up to 100 dollars plus costs. The notice cites Ordinance 20 sections on penalties and jail time, with population figure 4021 noted.
Congregational M Willett outlines next Sabbath topic Divine Providence Extending Even to the Fall of a Sparrow. Evening union service at Methodist church on The Consecration of Our Property in this time of War. Methodist A R Grant notes patriotic service for enlisted men with Special music. Christian Science Freeman building hosts Sunday service at 10 45 and Sunday school at noon with mid week lesson Substance. Free reading room open daily except Sunday.
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