Third Liberty Bond Sale Opens April 6 With 4 Percent Bonds
Government urges liberal purchases in the third Liberty Loan, with a three billion dollar issue and 4 percent bonds. Officials order accurate property tabulations and direct solicitations, labeling noncompliers as slackers and urging voluntary support for the war effort.
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Washington
United States Government
WAR Service
Third Liberty Loan Committee
Federal Reserve District No
Ees
Liberty
U.S
Federal Reserve
Patriotic Demonstration on Water Street Ends at City Hall
A Monday evening parade led by Major L. L. Cadwell drew 200 people along Water Street. Guided by H. A. Schremser and J. Went, families joined the march to city hall where Prof. Madson of Luther College led an America sing. Merchants band members later joined for a second demonstration.
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L. L. Cadwell
Water Street
H. A. Schremser
City Hall
Prof
Madson
Luther College
America
Merchants Band
France
Decorah Grand Opera House Co Holds Annual Meeting
The Decorah Grand Opera House Co held its annual meeting at City Hall. Managers report total receipts 83794.37 with expenses 3287.25, net revenue 447.12. Rental receipts 1720 and operations 1092.95. Disbursements include repairs 560.05 insurance 101, labor and commissions 35204, interest 316.50, taxes 256.88, dividend 596. Retained balance covers music, advertising and sundries. TH Engbretson Ben Bear and J Weiser re elected to three year terms.
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Decorah Grand Ra l House Co
Engbretson
Ben Bear
J. Weiser
Easter Neckwear Treasures at Brar’s Store
Easter neckwear new in stock at Brar’s with prices from S0e to 1.00. Bright decorative pieces for the season offered in latest novelties.
Pick and Shovel: Front-Line Notes From France
Dear Brother writes from a village in France where he serves in the fire department. He describes a drill, writing home, and gaining a bit of rest from training. He asks for Bull Durham tobacco, papers, and hard chocolate bars, notes birthday away from home, and mentions Sunday baseball and field instruction on pick and shovel work as part of “doing your bit.”
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France
Helen
Ward
Red Cross Drives Funds Through Local Events
Last Friday in Hesper a school event raised 867 for the Junior Red Cross. Saturday in Jackson Junction a sociable netted 175 plus baskets and other offerings 19.75 for a cake and 4 for cigars. Funds support the county chapter with some shared by the Junior Red Cross. Treasurer Bear lists receipts from Ossign branch 102 Castalia 75 Luther College 39.85 Decorah Catholic Ladies 30.25.
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Hesper Public School
Red Cross
Hesper
Jackson Junction
Winneshiek County
H. EF. Miller
Bear
F. J. Figge
Ossign
Castalia Ladies
Rying Literary Society
Luther College
Catholic Ladies’ Circle
Decorah
Food Problems book aids schools and homes
The booklet Food Problems offers practical guidance on conserving resources and maximizing nutrition. County Supt. Miller secured 200 copies for schools, with a surplus, available to the public at twenty cents each.
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Miller
Sold Two and Bought One at Wereford Cattle Sale
Nick Richert attended a Wereford cattle sale at South St. Paul the week before last. He bought a young bull of the Anxiety strain for 325 dollars while also bidding on two other animals, a cow at 475 and a bull at 255. Buyers from the northwest and western Canada attended as prices ran high. Females averaged 380 and males over 350, with sales completed in under a minute per lot.
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Nick Richert
South St. Paul
Mr. Richert
Northwest
Canada
Decorah community books aid soldiers amid war effort
Decorah and surrounding areas answered the Red Cross request for books for soldiers. About 1400 books filled eight large boxes and await notification before shipment. The effort will benefit at least ten soldiers per book, contributing to the reading enjoyment of fourteen thousand fighting boys for freedom and liberty.
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Decorah
Red Cross
Work of Decorah Township Trustees on North Madison road
Decorah township trustees hear frequent complaints about the North Madison road. Farmers say the road is poor until they reach Decorah. The report notes that a little intelligent work in one or two spots will remedy the trouble.
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Madison Road
Decorah Township
Decorah
Red Cross in Calmar Buys Knitting Machine
District No. 2 of the Winneshiek Red Cross at Calmar has bought a knitting machine and expects to put out a great deal of work if yarn can be obtained in sufficient quantity. The machine knits stockings and wristlets.
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Winneshiek Red Cross
Calmar
Winneshiek Chapter Sends 295 Sweaters to Red Cross
One week’s accumulation includes 295 sweaters 180 pairs of socks and 16 wristlets sent to Red Cross headquarters. The effort highlights local Chapter activity aiding relief.
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Winneshiek Chapter
Red Cross
Fine Silk Shirts and Negligee At Bear’s Sale
Advertisement notes new silk shirts and negligee shirts from a leading American firm. Promotes fashion items and a Sweetheart Night event at Steyer's rink on Monday.
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I Steyer
New Food Regulations Limit Wheat Use Across Nation
A March 28 notice from the U S Food Administration calls for drastic wheat cuts to support soldiers and allies. Households should limit wheat to about 1 1/2 pounds weekly per person with substitutions urged. public eateries and retailers face strict caps, while potatoes milk corn and oats are plentiful.
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U. S. Food Administration
J. F. Deems
Towa
Junior Four Minute Men War Savings Campaign in Winneshiek County
The National War Savings Stamp committee launches a school based thrift drive in Winneshiek County. Under Superintendent H. F. E. Miller pupils will buy thrift stamps and saving certificates through a junior four minute contest. Winners receive a diploma. campaign complements but does not replace War Savings Stamps efforts.
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National War Savings Stamp Committee
Winneshiek County
H. F E. Miller
National Committee
Miller
Liberty Loan
Ossian Elects W M Allen Mayor In Municipal Vote
Ossian held its municipal election on Monday with two tickets Citizens and People s. W M Allen was elected mayor. People s ticket offered no mayor candidate but 32 write ins named T F Schmitz. Other results: Treasurer E H Anderson re elected, Assessor J B Boyle re elected, Councilmen K Frank P Wagner Henry Johnson Welton Cornell L B O Lee.
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K. Frank
P. Wagner
Henry Johnson
Welton Cornell
Lb. O. Lee
Births Registered in Our Community
Births since last issue include six infants three girls and three boys. March 1 entries note Hagpn and Sigurd couples in Decorah Ossian Burr Oak and Decorah with a boy or girl. March 23 records Thedore Jermelind Ossian and March 26 Chasossman Burr Oak with a girl.
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E. J. Hagpn
Sigurd
Paul
Decorah
BE. J. Ellingson
Thos. F. Matthews
Burr Oak
Carl A. M. Werley
Wheatman Appointed Street Commissioner by Mayor
On Tuesday Mayor Hook appointed W. R. Wheatman as street commissioner for the season. The work of cleaning and dragging the streets has already commenced. Wheatman is qualified for the position and will undoubtedly render satisfactory service.
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Hook
W. R. Wheatman
Wheatman
Bears Clothing Trade In Offer On All Wool Suits
Bear's advertises in stock all wool suits bought at lower prices than today and promises customers benefit from prior purchases. Trade with Bear's saves over 25 percent on current purchases, emphasizing value and exclusive savings for repeat customers.
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Bear's
Political Arena Sees Surge in Candidate Declarations
Over the past week J A Nelson announces for County Attorney while Melvin Allison pushes Recordership. Otto A Arneson joins for the same office, and Mayor Hook, W M Strand seek legislative seats. E F Bakken considers supervisor race. C W Reed announces for Senator, backed by the local Republican faction.
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J. A. Nelson
Melvin Allison
Recordership
Otto A. Arneson
Hook
W. M. Strand
Strand
E. F. Bakken
Madison Township
Senate
Buy Liberty Bonds to the Limit
An editorial urges farmers and all Americans to sacrifice finances to support liberty bonds. It argues against avoiding debt and says to borrow from banks if needed to buy bonds until it hurts. The message stresses practical patriotism and the urgency of funding the war effort.
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Central West
France
Millions Wasted on Dogs
Dr Evan Neill Kane of Kane Pennsylvania advocates a national dog law. He cites a US dog population near 10 million and estimates annual food expenditures from 20 million up to a billion dollars. He labels dogs as unprofitable luxuries or dangerous nuisances.
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Congress
Evan Neill Kane
Kane
United States
Luther College Athletes Compete at St Paul Meet
Luther College sent Kent Stalland Merwin B Tollefsrud Carrol Nelson Malcolm Uneeth Abel Ellingson and Norman Scarvie to a St Paul athletic meet on Saturday. Results will not be known for several days.
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Kent Stalland
Merwin B. Tollefsrud
Carrol Nelson
Malcolm Uneeth
Abel Ellingson
Norman Scarvie
Luther College
St. Paul
Monsen Lecture Set for Next Wednesday at 8:15 p.m
Decorah lyceum patrons are reminded of Frederick Monsen's lecture scheduled for next Wednesday April 11 at 8 15 p m government time. Do not come late.
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Decorah Lyceum
Frederick Monsen
Star presents Black Beauty and Fatty Arbuckle features
The Star screens a new Edison feature with Don Fulano in Black Beauty today including a matinee at 3 30 and an evening show Fatty at Coney Island also on the program On Friday and Saturday Tom Sawyer starring Jack Pickford runs Details appear in an ad elsewhere in the issue.
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Anna Sewell
Thomas Edison Studios
Don Fulano
Star Today
BEAR'S Easter Suits Shown for Young Men
Readers praise our spring suit models for young men praised by many customers. The advertisement urges buying an Easter suit at BEAR'S highlighting stylish fits and season’s creations.
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Bear's
Rosenthal Anniversary Sale of Fresh Vegetables
Notice urges shoppers to visit Fred J. Rosenthal for a Friday and Saturday sale featuring a wide line of vegetables. It promotes special anniversary pricing and emphasizes quality produce for the event.
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Fred J. Rosenthal
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Pick and Shovel
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Ossian
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