Wartime Los Angeles letter highlights shipyards and bonds
The Los Angeles writer reports on rapid shipyard work at Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Co with four hulls launched and a cement shipbuilding plant planned for San Pedro. He notes wage details, rail and dam projects, and urges support for war bonds while condemning German leaders. He also mentions church plans and a visit to Chatsworth dam with a rural supper at Chatsworth hotel.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Repubiican
ArropLican
Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Co
San Pedro
L. A
Germany
Potsdam Keiser
Pasadena
France
Jold
Church Board
G. R. Baker
Maraposa Ave
L. A. Calif
Chatsworth
San Fernando Valley
Sherman Way
Chautauqua Prize Letters Sought by Committee
The Chautauqua committee invites three prize letters answering why communities should support an up to date chautauqua. First prize five dollars, second three, third two. Letters should be brief, show lasting benefit and low cost, mailed sealed to Decorah Chautauqua Committee Prize Letter Contest. Winning letters will be published after June 1 1918.
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Chautauqua Committee
Decorah Chautauqua Committee
Jackson Junction Red Cross Branch Shows Strong Start
Jackson Junction treasurer T. H. Burns reports $430 proceeds from con tests and socials in Jackson township. Calmar and Spillville maintain steady support with $136 from a Calmar lunch and band entertainments plus $63 from a Spillville dance and $16 in donations. Other gifts include $50 from BE. R. Abbey and $5 from Jas. Bucknell.
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T. H. Burns
Jackson Junction
Winneshiek
Jackson Township
Calmar
Spillville
Red Cross
M. M. Moen
BE. R. Abbey
Jas. Bucknell
Motors Try Rock Island Car Service On Trial
The Rock Island railroad began motor car service last Thursday but early results show limited success. The first trip halted near Bryantsburg and needed a freight engine to push uphill. Steam cars were added Friday, and by Sunday morning the steam train resumed operation reaching Decorah, with regular service continuing afterward.
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Rock Island Railroad
Bryants‘burg
Independence
Cedar Rapids
Postville Junction
Decorah
More Men Liable for Duty Under New Registration Rule
Draft board offices report orders for registering youths who turned 21 since June 5, 1917. Registration date likely June 5, with a card similar to last year. About 20,000 statewide and 200 locally affected.
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Draft Board
Luther College Baseball Team Returns After Northern Trip
Luther College baseball players returned from a northern swing with a 2-2-1 record, beating St Olaf but losing to Carleton 11 to 8 St Thomas 3 to 2 and St John’s 8 to 1. A tense loss to St Thomas in St Paul required extra innings with pitching greats Sorlein and Flannagan starring. The Luther tennis duo Ylvisaker and Rayndal won singles at Hamlin but fell in doubles and later losses at Gustavus Adolphus and Carleton.
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Luther College
St. Olaf
Carleton
St. Thomas
St. John’s
Collegeville
the Athletic Association
Luther
St. Thomas College
St. Paul
Ylvisaker
Rayndal
Hamlin
Gustavus Adolphus
Wreck and Street Collision Reported In Calmar and Decorah
Last Sunday near Calmar an Irving Harris family car overturned after striking an obstruction near Frank Jewell farm. Harris sustained a scalp wound and ankle ligaments torn loose, treated by Dr Campbell in Decorah. others unharmed. Earlier on Water street John Foltz's car accident left John Vick with a head gash after he stepped into traffic. Dr Thomas attended.
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Irving Harris
Mabel
Frank Jewell
Harris
Dr. Bee
Mr. Harris
Decorah
Campbell
Dr. Thomas
Decorah Fire Dept Aids Calmar Tornado Cleanup
Decorah firefighters worked in Calmar to clear wreckage and restore the damaged area after last Thursday's tornado. Luther College students volunteered on Tuesday to assist in the relief effort.
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Decorah
Calmar
Luther College
Spaulding Seeks June GOP Senate Nomination
Elma lawyer H. I. Spaulding, 55, with New England Revolutionary lineage, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Senator at the June primary. A State University graduate in law, he has practiced in Elma since 1889, presided over the First State Savings Bank, served on the Howard County school board, owned farms, and represented Howard County in the 40th and 31st General Assemblies. The New Era endorses his bid.
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Elma
First State Savings Bank
Howard County
Oae
Spaulding
Republican Party
New Era
New Hats in Fresh Colors at Bear's Store
Bear's unveils new hat colors with modern styles and simple pricing. Customers greeted by a bright display and easy shopping, highlighting variety over high costs.
Preventing Spoilage of Flours and Meals
United States Food Administration urges county food officials to publish householder guidance on preventing spoilage of flour and meal high in fats or moisture. Advice covers buying small quantities, checking condition, cool dry storage, dual containers, sterilizing, and proper cooling and transfer to clean covered containers. Faithfully yours, J F Deems.
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United States Food Administration
J. F. Deems
Resolutions Adopted by Winneshiek Lodge May 7 1918
The Winneshiek Lodge No 58 I C O F expresses support for wartime food conservation and production. It offers services to the Food Administrator and requests delivery of the resolutions to the local representative and recording in lodge records.
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Winneshiek Lodge No. 58
Germany
United States
Winneshiek Lodge
C. F
H. M. Cummings
P. R. Harshbarger
E. C. Grant
Church Announcements For Congregational-M Lutheran And More
Church notices list Willett as pastor with an 8 pm evening service and a 10 30 am morning service on the topic Good Works as Illustrated by the Red Cross. United Lutheran led by O Glesne meets with Y P 8 Friday. English service at 10 30 am and Norwegian at 8 pm Sunday. Christian Science Freeman Building offers 10 45 am service and 12 pm Sunday school with mid week 8 pm lesson Mortals and Immortals and a free reading room Wednesday and Saturday.
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M. Willett
Red Cross
United Lutheran
O. Glesne
L. A
Y. P
Christian Science—Freeman
Lyman Howe Travel Festival comes to Star Theatre May 20
Lyman H Howe Traveling Festival returns to Decorah for a forty seventh semi annual tour at Star Theatre Monday night May 20. Second visit to Decorah with an all new program and enhanced sound effects to make the pictures talk. Tickets on sale at Parman's with balcony 25 cents tokens 35 cents main floor 50 cents.
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Parman’s
Lyman H. Howe
Star Theatre
Decorah
Parman's
New Suits for the Little Fellows at Bear's
Gentlemen and children are invited to browse the latest models at Bear's with a focus on affordable prices for small-sized suits. Store offers concise ranges and seasonally styled options for young wearers.
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Bear's
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