Tragic Auto Crash Claims Teslow Life at Twin Bridges
Hans Teslow, a machinist with Peter Johnson and Sons, dies after a car goes into a creek near the twin bridges at Nasset. Mrs Teslow and two children are severely injured, baby and daughter escape with minor bruises. other son severely injured and undergoing brain surgery as family hopes for recovery.
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Hans Teslow
Peter Johnson & Sons
Mrs. Teslow
Mr. Teslow
Hans
Nasset
Morris Woldum
Gilbert Ramsey
Nasser
Decorah
Campbell
Teslow
Chautauqua Details | Decorah Program Promises Patriotism
Midland Chautauqua officials outline a patriotic program for Decorah, noting war material, government speakers, and new attractions. Featured are Marie van Gastel Red Cross nurse, Dr Robi Matthews, Overseas Military Quartet, government war pictures, and talents like Ole Theobaldi violinist and the Oxford Quintette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Committee
Midland Bureau
Washington
Marie van Gastel
Red Cross
England
America
Liberty Loan
Robi. C. Matthews
France
Paris
Ole Theobaldi
Oxford Quintette
Varallo-Gross Concert Company
J. L. Zwickey
Leslie M. Shaw
U. S
Chas
Brandon Booth
Maud Ballington Booth
Henry Clay Risner
Brilliant
Southern
Winneshiek County Tops Wheat Acreage in State Report
Winneshiek leads congressional district with 20,000 acres of wheat, followed by Little Worth 14,000 and Chickasaw, Clayton and Floyd at 12,000 each. Allamakee reports 11,000, Howard 8,365, Cerro Gordo and Mitchell 5,000 each, Fayette 2,600. State totals show Winneshiek Monona 30,000, Plymouth 32,000, Woodbury 30,000. only three counties exceed Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Winneshiek
Little Worth County
Chickasaw
Clayton
Floyd
Allamakee
Howard
Cerro Gordo
Mitchell
Fayette
Monona
Plymouth
Woodbury
Decorah Chautauqua Week Set For June Dates
The Decorah Chautauqua will run June 24 to 30 with a program to surpass prior years. Plan your time to catch every attraction and await an official talent announcement.
Mother's Day Observance Urges Remembrance and Respect
The piece urges observing Mother's Day on the upcoming Sunday May 12 as a day of gratitude. It stresses that mothers deserve remembrance for life and protection, and suggests wearing a white flower if she has passed away or a red carnation if she is present. It ends with a reminder to honor mothers now and beyond.
Births in Winneshiek County April to May Record
Births in Winneshiek County total twenty six in April with sixteen boys and ten girls. April 23 Calmar a boy Paul D Bergsund. April 23 Burr Oak a girl Merla Tholena Cassel. April 28 Calmar township a boy Robert Lewis Humpal. May 2 Decorah a boy Olaf Jorgen Remmen. May 2 Springfield a girl Lars Samuelson. May 5 Glenwood a girl Buy W-8-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek
Hans Bergsrud
Calmar
Paul D. Bergsund
Ward Cassel
Burr Oak
Merla Tholena
James J. Humpal
Calmar Township
Robert Lewis
Humpal
Gilbert O. Remmen
Decorah
Olaf Jorgen Remmen
Lars Samuelson
Springfield
Henry T. Kittlesby
Glenwood
Weekly Weather Report Keeps Warmth Across The Week
The past week was unusually warm with 5 clear days and 2 cloudy. Max temperatures ranged from 68 to 89 degrees, averaging 79.2, 7.6 above normal and 20.1 above last year. Rainfall was slight, with fine growing weather overall. BUY W. A
Another Large Shipment to Chicago Headquarters
Winneshiek Chapter sent another shipment on Monday consisting of 330 wristlets, 325 pairs of socks, 30 winter bed shirts, 60 winter pajamas, and 15 pairs of summer bed shirts to the Chicago headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek Chapter
Chicago
German Offensive in the West Crushed Says Press
A United Press cable from Rome dated May 7 reports German newspapers admitting the march on Paris failed. The Vossische Zeitung calls it time to recognize that the German offensive in the west has been crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Paris
Vossische Zeitung
Securing Coal Now Becomes Iowa Zone Policy
The fuel commission places portions of Iowa in the Iowa coal zone starting April 1. Dealers must limit orders to Iowa coal. Iowa coal is usable immediately but not ideal for storage. Citizens are urged to order coal now to aid government war needs and ensure winter supply.
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The
Fuel Commission
Iowa
Illinois
Surprise Farewell for Fred Sorenson at Glenwood Home
A large company of friends gathered at Mrs. Hannah Sorenson’s Glenwood township home on Sunday to honor Fred Sorenson before he leaves for Jefferson Barracks to enter service. A generous purse was given as a farewell token, marking a pleasant afternoon and a notable incident when Carl Buer admonished a German-rooted speaker for anti Allied remarks, leading the man to kneel and kiss the flag and vow better conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Sorenson
Glenwood Township
Fred
Jefferson Barracks
Carl Buer
Camp Pike
Buer
Leavenworth
J. C. Webster Dies After Chicago Hospital Visit
Cresco Plain Dealer reports J. C. Webster died after gallstone surgery in a Chicago hospital on Sunday, April 28. He had long been a Cresco resident from Fremont township and farm youth. Funeral services were held Saturday with burial in Kendallville cemetery.
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The
Cresco Plain Dealer
J. C. Webster
Chicago
Cresco
Fremont Township
Kendallville
A Fine Big Trout By L. E. Orr
Decorah telephone exchange manager L. E. Orr fished near Spillville on Valentia Creek and landed a rainbow trout about fifteen inches long. The fish dressed weighed twenty four and a half pounds, indicating a weight around three pounds.
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L. E. Orr
Decorah
Electric Hair Cutter Brings Quick Home Shaves
Herwig and Kennard installed an electric hair cutting machine that trims hair neatly in about the same time a lamb shakes its tail. The device marks a shift from manual cuts done by mothers to electric convenience for families.
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Herwig & Kennard
City warns draymen to use designated dumps
After a city clean up, fines for indiscriminate dumping ash s are imposed. A city dumping ground near Trout Run railroad bridge provides space for all refuse. Draymen are urged to deposit rubbish there to keep the city clean. Ellis J Hook signs the notice.
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Trout Run Railroad Bridge
Ellis J. Hook
Citywide dog license act ends in 1018 with penalties
Notice to dog owners. The 1017 license on your dog has expired and all dogs must wear a 1018 license tag or be terminated. Marshals will impound and euthanize dogs not tagged after the deadline as provided by city ordinances. Signed Ellis J. Hook, Mayor.
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Ellis J. Hook
Weather forecast for Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
May 6 to May 11 forecast from Weather Bureau Washington shows showers early in the period, followed by fair conditions in the valley areas. No significant temperature changes expected across the region.
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Weather Bureau
Washington, D
Mississippi
Missouri
Luther College baseball opener ends in loss on home ground
Luther falls to Upper Iowa 7-1 in the season debut on Luther’s field after two-base hits and two costly errors. Noble and Monson supply Luther’s lone run while Natvig Sorlein Bartlett and colleagues fare against Natvig and Sorlein. Luther later defeats St Olaf 10 to 8 in Northfield with coach Lauder noting he also had to umpire.
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Luther College
Luther
Monson
Johnson
A. Sorlien
Qualley
Upper Iowa
A. E
Horton
A. Sorlein
Larsen
Natvig
Sorlein
Searvie
Ellingson
Noble
Dickman
Green
W. Carruthers
Bartlett
Baker
Jack O'Brien Drowned While fishing at Bernatz Dam
Jack O'Brien, a James Burns teamster, drowned Sunday afternoon at the lower Bernatz dam while wading in shallow water. Boys swam above the dam. he stepped into a deep hole, submerged, and was found later by a bystander using a rake and pole. Dr. Dahl ruled death by drowning.
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Jack O’brien
James Burns
Bernatz Dam
O Brien
Sam Tostenson
O'Brien
Paul Swezey
Dr. Dahl
Not Our Remington in France Casualty List
A casualty list in France last Thursday included Robert BR Remington, prompting confusion with Rob Remington, son of Mrs Kate Remington. The named private is actually corporal Robert Remington from here, enlisting from town, in the 7th U S Cavalry, Gen Custer’s old regiment now at Fort Bliss El Paso Texas. The unit guards the border against Mexican bandits. A captain’s telegram reported Remington progressing satisfactorily and an excellent soldier.
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France
Robert BR. Remington
Rob Remington
Kate Remington
Remington
Robert Remington
7Th
U. S. Cavalry
Custer
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
Fire Alarm At Dr Thomas Home On Main Street
Fire crews answered a Thursday noon call to Dr Thomas’s Main Street home where a burning chimney sparked roof fires in several spots. Crews contained the blaze before arrival. this marks the third alarm in a week, suggesting the siren may be at rest for a period.
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Thomas
Main Street
Stoddard Named Manager at Decorah Co op Store
E F Stoddard of Decorah takes over as manager of the American Co operative store in Calmar. He previously spent four years with Adams Seed Co. His family has moved into a flat above the Music Shop. Civic Club of Decorah welcomes women. membership costs one dollar and open to any woman who agrees to the slogan All for one One for all.
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Calmar
E. F. Stoddard
Decorah
American Co-operative
Stoddard
Adams Seed Co
Civic Club of
Civic Club
County Nominations Close With Republican Ticket Prevailing
Nominations for the June 4 primary closed Saturday night in Winneshiek with no contest noted as all nominees appear Republican. County officers listed include Auditor Oscar Winger, Treasurer L C Christen, Clerk of Courts S J Moore, Sheriff O O Ellingson, Recorder Otto Arneson and others. legislative race shows G A Meyer of Calmar as the sole Democrat with Republican nominees C W Reed J F Murtha H L Spaulding E J Hook Hover and W M Strand.
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Winneshiek
Oscar Winger
L. C. Christen
S. J. Moore
Ellingson
Otto Arneson
Melvin Allison
Albert Hammersness
J. A. Nelson
J. F. Korbel
Joseph Bockman
O. L. Saxvick
E. F. Bakken
A. T. Holton
A. T. Istad
G. A. Meyer
Calmar
Senate
C. W. Reed
J. F. Murtha
Cresco
H. L. Spaulding
Fire fights in wood lot near Freeport across river
John Finn needed help to battle a brush fire that started on the Teske farm and spread into Finn’s wood lot across the river from Freeport. Firefighters worked hard to control the flames with no wind, preventing danger to the Peterson home amid Finn’s land.
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John Finn
Freeport
Teske
Mr. Finn
Peterson
Finn
Aprils Cold Record Dented by Snowfall Totals
Government data show only two Aprils in 25 years were colder than this year, with an average high of 53.2 and a low of 48. The mean stood at 48.5, 6.3 below normal, and snowfall reached two inches, with 2.60 inches of water, 0.48 below average. The 15th was the warmest day at 69 while nights from the 7th to 12th stayed near 20 above. frost persisted on all but six nights.
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M. J. Soukup
B. P. S. Paint
B. P S
E. J. Parman
William Russell
New York
Russell
Doug Fairbanks
Billie Rhodes
Billie
Ann Pennington
Paramount
Sunshine Ann
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Harold Lloyd
Howe
Big Bill Hart
Blue Blazes Rawden
Battle OF
Arras
Birth Registry
Weekly Weather Report
W. A
Fred Sorenson
Draymen
St. Olaf
Northfield
Jack O'Brien
Motor Supply CO
H. B. Montgomery
Fashion Park
F. A. Germ
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