Political candidate announcements from Winneshiek district
A list of Republican primary candidacies for Iowa State Senate and House, detailing names such as Reed Spaulding Strand Hook and others, with pledges of support from Winneshiek Republicans and notices of June 3 1918 primaries for county offices including recorder and supervisor positions.
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Howard-Winneshiek
Winneshiek
C. Ww. Reed
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Ellis J. Hook
Opd
O. Lh Saxvik
Sth
W A. T. Holton
Jane
Mit
E. F. Bakken
Fifty Years Ago In Decorah and Nearby News
Tur keys river navigability discussed as a dam project to Elkader. Silk hat auction by a local merchant last Sunday. Several stove pipes observed on Decorah streets. Skinner injured near Freeport when horse balked. Drake child scalded by hot milk spill. Leach and Merrill assume control of Union mills. Decorah Democrat debuts with Bob Shirley as editor and John Shaw succeeding Fred Comstock at Winneshiek Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Elkader
Skinner
Freeport
Nathan Drake
Leach & Merrill
Union Mills
Decorah Democrat
Bob Shirley
Fred Comstock
Winneshiek Hotel
John Shaw
Town Boy Honored by Croix de Guerre in France
Sergeant Amos F. Paley of an ambulance unit in France becomes the first Dubuque boy to win the Croix de Guerre for bravery. In a letter dated April 7 he describes rescuing a wounded artillery major under heavy fire, entering the barrage with a companion to bring him to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos F. Paley
France
Dubuque
Paley
Purchases Fine Belgian Horse By W J Welch In Hesper
W J Welch of Hesper purchased a full blood two year old Belgian horse from Sheckelton and Sons Lawler weighing 1700 pounds. The chestnut colt is described as handsome and likely to benefit local livestock breeding. Its sire was grand champion at the Chicago international show and the colt won first prize as a sucking colt at the Iowa state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Welch
Hesper
Sheckelton & Sons
Lawler
Unusual Fractures Reported From Two Local Kids
Two recent fractures claim the attention of Dr. Dahl. A seven year old son of Peter Ask of Madison township broke his right thigh after a fall in the barn. On the following day a seven year old baby of Torkel Martinson of Decorah fractured his right thigh when an older child picked him up and inadvertently dropped him on the sidewalk.
Donors of Spy Glasses for Army Use
The document lists donors including Dion H Kruchek of Spillville Decorah residents C Reed and G Allen and urges loan of field glasses to the government. It calls for anyone with glasses to contact WEISER, Chairman Winneshick County State Council for National Defense, noting glasses are scarce and vital to soldiers in action.
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Dion H Kruchek
Spillville
C. Reed
Decorah
BE. G. Allen
N, Weiser
Winneshick Co
State Council For National Defense
Eggs stored for winter use and seed corn shortage
Gleanings from the County Agent's Office urges storing eggs now with a water glass solution to keep them fresh for next winter. It notes a corn seed shortage grows more serious as farmers seek crib corn through district reporters to complete spring planting. Board of Directors meeting at Winne shiek County Farm Bureau discusses future plans and rising memberships. North Dakota holds four million dollars worth of land set aside as school endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County Farm Bureau Association
Court House
Arrival of Summer Marks Warmest Week Yet
The article notes a rapid shift to heat with temperatures rising from 57 to 86 and later 89 degrees, marking an early start to summer. Observations include barefoot boys, straw hats, corn planting begun, gnat activity, butterflies, and fashion changes signaling the season’s arrival.
The Silent Reaper Rites For Mrs Askelson At Cresco
Mrs Charles Askelson died May 1 in Augstana hospital Chicago after illness since March. Blood transfusion and surgeries for gall stones and appendicitis preceded gangrene and peritonitis. Born Myrtle L Gillman August 6 1893 Canoe Township. Survived by husband two sons parents three sisters and one brother. Card of Thanks from Charles Askelson and family Thos Gillman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Askelson
Augustana Hospital
Chicago
Cresco
Thos. Gillman
Eleventh Hour Appeal for War Savings Drive
An urgent call from Homer A. Miller Iowa State Director urges district county and city chairmen to maximize War Savings Stamp drive pledges. He cites a Chicago meeting with Frank A. Vanderlip and stresses that Iowa must go over the top to support the nation and troops.
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Des Moines
Iowa
War Savings Stamp
Homer A. Miller
Chicago
Frank A. Vanderlip
Washington
God
Winneshiek County Boosts Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Loyal Americans respond to the Third Liberty Loan drive as Winneshiek county citizens subscribe 230 percent of the quota. R. Algyer, chairman, thanks the chairmen, executive committees, and solicitors for their efforts in support of the loan.
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Winneshiek County
R. Algyer
Winneshiek County Town
Liberty Loan Commalites
Calmar Oil Oiler Fire Gives No Harm
In Calmar Thursday a carload of oil overflowed from a rapidly heated oiler rented from Decorah. The driver feared an explosion but the steel oiler contained the fire and it was extinguished with no damage or danger. A humorous aside about lost enthusiasm appears later in youth notes.
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Calmar
Decorah
March 6 1918 County News Highlights
County News reports numerous local greetings and travel: Mr. and Mrs. Hankenson at Calmar. Nels Iverson and John Aegerter at Cresco. Beucher visits Prairie du Chien. Jim Berka's death last Tuesday with funeral at Protivin. many townsfolk travel for visits, dental work, and church events. Marie Vick parcel shower. Anna Evans and Junior Red Cross picnic by the river. prayers and services by Rev. Shoemaker. farewell party for Harold Yarwood and Oscar Vick before wartime departure. Lena Bakken and Clarence Ramlo wed with small ceremony. Myrth Askelson dies in Chicago hospital. families plan weddings, visits, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hankenson
Calmar
Nels Iverson
John Aegerter
Cresco
Chas. Beucher
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Joe Hauber
Leonard
C. G. Allen
Geo. Baker
Decorah
Decorah Called On Miss Curo Sunday, Mrs. Theo. Hopperstad
Jim Berka
Protivin
Co. T. Ihare
Spillville
Brenna
Lake Mills
Minn
Dr. Barfoot
Fred Butz
Frank Butz
Milly
Oswald Orum
Fred Curtis
Morgan
Marie Vick
Grace Gullickson
Caro
Henry Butz
Ernest Owen
Anna Evans
Red Cross
Alfred Orum
Oswald
Jake Powers
Nick Schuetz
New Hampton
L. T. Fosse
Adela
S. Olson
Genell
McGregor
Broghammer
J. J. Hauber
Chris Haakenson
Carl
Libbey L. A
Ira Richardson
Copeland
M. KE
M. FE
Ridgeway
Joe Hopperstad
R. A. Griswold
Minneapolis
Chas
Beucher
M. E. Allen
Orville
J. W. Griffith
Ada
Hattie Morton
Tom Moe
Elmore
Ralph Griffith
Clarence Natvig
Lawler
Gunderson
Harold Yarwood
Oscar Vick
Curran
Libbey
Great Lakes
Ridgeway Epworth League
Florence Curtis
Olive Damon
Frank Curtis
Chas, Gill
Mise Cleora Lemen
G. M. Shoemaker
Myrth Askelson
Chicago
Orleans
Lena Bakken
Clarence Ramlo
D. C. Jordahl
Freeport May 6 1918 Local Notes and Docket
Freeport notes list residents visiting, social calls, and family updates. Drafted men Chester Sheetz and Fred Sorenson prepared to depart Friday. Red Cross sale planned May 19 at Walter Stortz home with picnic lunch. Junior Red Cross event raised 10 dollars at Riverbend Yeoman hall. Proceeds aid pastor’s salary. church ladies to serve ice cream and cake Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hallman
Decorah
Freeport
Gordon Baker
Burr Oak
Vernie Deremo
Luella Miller
A. T. Holton
Ethel Miller
Cora Dickinson
H. A. Worth
Mary Stoskopf
J. Stoskopf
Clark Tillinghast
J. Tillinghast
A. Johnson
Elmer Stohr
Everett
Gladys Gross
Caroline Gross
Clay Hill
W. Bloomingdale
Red Cross
Walter Stortz
N. Drake
W. Stortz
A. K. Sweitzer
J. A. Robinson
Glenwood Cave
Farmers urged to buy hollow tile block silos
Farmers are urged to purchase hollow tile block silos that are fire proof wind proof and decay proof. The ad offers full construction or supply of materials with masons, plus hauling of materials and board men. It promotes the Iowa Block Silo as the best and directs readers to contact H D Paine at Decorah Bank Block for prices.
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Iowa
Wedding Bells and Social Notes From Madison 1918
May 6, 1918 Madison notices recount weddings visits and social calls. Names include Bea Drew J.J. Drew O. P. Hovey and Carl Owen with relatives in Decorah Ridgeway and Protivin. Items mention a wedding today Helmer Vick from Minneapolis, a surprise party for Harold Yarwood, and many visits to Hovey Owen and Drew households.
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Bea Drew
J.J. Drew
P. J. Drew
O. P. Hovey
Spillville
Ole Hammersness
A. T. Istad
Stabo
A. Vick
T. Throndson
Joel Fretheim
Protivin
P. Hovey
C. M. Hanson
Ridgeway
Christine Owen
Carl Owen
Hermaner
Kessel
Marie Vick
B. Thompson
H. J.fretheim
Ed. Gilbertson
Ingebret Ingebretson
Norman
O. P. Hlovey
Alert Engen
Florence
Trans Melans
Charley
Helen Engen
Haga
Hanson
Henry Ness
Ida Iverson
Decorah
O. N. Haugen
Guy Newcomer
Newton
Iowa
F. E. Hoyt
Helmer Vick
Minneapolis
Archie Hoyt
Hmavel
Nels Owen
J. Z. Drew
James Woodhouse
Little Joseph
Joe O'Brien
Haroldl
Yarwood
Harold
Missouri
Mra
M. Hanson
C. J. Falck
Ernest Vine
Ole Trammersness
Oscar Vick
O. P. Hovey’s
Raymond Laud Pearl
C. Broghammer
Lloyd
Grace Warwood
Rose
Josephine Drew
Morris
Joe
Leo
Katherine Donovan
Clarence
Father Hovey
Olga Berge
Joe Hauber
Local Notes From Kendallville and Surroundings
Kendallville dance planned for Wednesday night in the hall. Mr Lundereng visiting daughter Mrs Holness. Mr and Mrs Pitzenger guests at their daughter’s home Sunday night and Monday. Betsey Peterson recovering from blood poisoning in hand. Mrs Elias Hoiness and brother John Lundereng visiting with parents. Elias Hoiness received a Norway letter reporting his mother’s death at over eighty. Mr and Mrs Joe Rink and family visited Austin at Mr Rink’s parents. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by M W Taylor Calvert Alabama claim relief and restored kidney and bladder action. Engertson’s Pharmacy ad promotes the remedy.
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Lundereng
Holness
Joe Rink
Eugene
Pitzinger
Austin
Mr. Rink
Local Notes From Spillville Area Include Visits And Moves
Fort Atkinson and nearby towns show a flurry of travel and calls with Clara Kubish, Harold Tock, Dr. Horton, and others visiting relatives in Spillville, Calmar, Dubuque, Ossian, and Bismarck. Property transactions include Geo Huber buying the Schneeberger property for 1000 dollars and Mrs Schneeberger purchasing the Dvorak Main Street home.
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Clara Kubish
Harold Tock
Mason City
Dr. Horton of
Calmar
James O'Neil
Lawler
A. Hlubek
Father Dragoon
Dubuque
John Humker
Horace Goddard
Mihm
Eden
Frances Overholt
Jos, Chekal
Prairie du Chien
Wim, Rausch
Clara
Louise Rausch
Gaertner
St. Lucas
Courtney
Harry
O'Brien
Bluffton
R. J. Gossman
Clara Hlubek
Bismarck
N. C
Geo. Huber
Schneeberger
Mrs. Schneeberger
Dvorak
St. for $700 and fall possession noted
Miss Deming returned home from Cal mar after a short visit with friends. Mrs. W. Kohout and daughter May and Mrs. F. A. Smith and sons Adrian and Arthur attended the funeral of Mrs. K.'s father in Monona. Forty hour devotions begin the week with Rev. Dragoon assisted by Revs. Lakomy Opava and Broz Cramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Turkey
Broz
Spillville
Cramer
Calmar
Foley's Honey and Tar and Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad
A reader testimonial from Mrs John Peter of Mt Pleasant Pa praises Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and notes it eases bronchitis and coughs. Another user, B B Hayward of Unadilla Ga, endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets for quick relief from digestive issues. Engbertson's Pharmacy sells both products.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Tal Bugbertson
John Peter
Shupe St
Mt. Pleasant
Eng_bertson
B. B. Hayward
Unadilla
Engbertson’s
Adv
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