Candidacy notices for state and local offices
A list of Republican candidates announces bids for State Senator in the Howard Winneshiek district and for State Representative and various county clerk and supervisor roles. Primaries set for June 3, 1918, with appeals for party electors to support incumbents and newcomers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard-Winneshiek
Winneshiek
Reed
John F. Martha
Iowa
Ww. M. Strand
Winneshiek Nty
Otto
Arneson
Ik Saxvik
A. T. Holton
Latf FE
F. Bakken
Sth
Ted. A. T
Herbert C. Gross
Chosen for Peace Parley Delegates Named by Iowa Governor
Governor W L Harding selects Iowa delegates for the Win the War for Permanent Peace convention in Philadelphia under the League to Enforce Peace. The list includes C E Pickett, Alfred Mueller, William Larrabee, W G Haskell, Louis Murphy, J L Stevens and many others from multiple cities across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Philadelphia
League
New York City
C. E. Pickett
Waterloo
Alfred Mueller
Davenport
William Larrabee
Clermont
W. G. Haskell
Cedar Rapids
Louis Murphy
Dubuque
J. L. Stevens
Boone
J. BE. Larson
West Branch
A. V. Proudfoot
Indianola
Clarence Nichols
Vinton
B. F. Cummings
Marshalltown
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
Frank Morrison
West Union
D. F. Coyle
Humboldt
W. M. Walker
Keosauqua
F. 8. Needham
Sac City
Dan Hamilton
Sigourney
Arthur Farquhar
Audubon
W. J. McDonald
Town City
J. P. Manatrey
Burlington
W. H. McIlenry
Des Moines
Sidney ‘J. Dillon
John L. Stevens
Paul Stillman
Jefferson
Paul ‘Junkin
Creston
Lafayette Young, Sr
Tragic farm family death near Webster City
Art Carlson returns home to find wife dead from a throat wound and three children ages 7 months to 4 years drowned in a water tank. Police suspect the mother killed the children after a drowning accident, then took her own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Carlson
Webster City
Mecca for autos draws crowds from Iowa and Minnesota
Automobiles and Then Some in Calmar last Sunday drew widespread interest as people from Decorah and nearby areas flocked to see the cyclone wreck. Vehicles lined the approach for about a half mile outside town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
Iowa
Minnesota
Decorah
Springwater Mill Sells to West Decorah Buyer
Albert Christen of Christen Bros. sold the Springwater saw mill on the Canoe to Ole T. Thompson of West Decorah. Thompson will take immediate control. The mill is one of the county’s oldest and has operated steadily through winter with enough work to run all summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Christen
Christen Bros
Ole T. Thompson
West Decorah
Thompson
Addresses Ordered For American Soldiers Listed In Casualties
The War Department will resume giving addresses of American soldiers named in casualty lists from France. President Wilson approved the plan after public appeal when addresses were halted. He discussed the matter with Secretary Baker upon his return from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
France
Wilson
Baker
Boy Falls From Bridge Near Elkader and Dies
A German boy named Chas Hamann, about 11, fell from a railing while talking with a neighbor near a bridge south of Elkader. The board gave way and he struck rocks, dying roughly two hours later. He immigrated with his family from Germany in 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Elkader
Chas
Hamann
Germany
War Taxes Paid by Decorah Theatres in April
Two Decorah moving picture theatres paid the government a substantial amount in April. Estimation suggests these venues paid well over three thousand dollars last year to aid the war effort, with the exact April figure not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Decorah
Lad Killed in Cycle Accident
Carl Ellison aged 17 died from a fractured skull after his motorcycle struck a curb and tree on a downtown Mason City street corner. He tried to turn a corner at high speed. Ellison’s home was in southern Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ellison
Mason City
Missouri
Mother's Day Observed in Decorah Churches and Homes
Last Sunday in Decorah was marked by many wearing carnations or other flowers as a symbol of Mother's Day. Churches observed the day with prayer if not with sermons, reflecting broad participation and communal observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
National Bank
Child Fatally Burned In Dresden Township Fire
In Fredericksburg News account a blaze at the Meiers home on the von Doehren farm southwest of Fredericksburg left two children severely burned. The four year old boy died, and the two year old girl is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Dresden Township
Henry Meiers, Jr
von Doehren
Frost Closes In On Gardens Across Regions
The government thermometer dropped to 32 degrees Sunday night causing frost damage varies by location. Some gardens were ruined with fruit blossoms frozen. others saw only minor damage. It was a near general freeze but uneven in impact.
British officers plan Cedar Rapids horse import hub
Four British army officers arrived at Cedar Rapids to set up the city as the inspection hub for horses purchased for the British army. Starting May 27, thousands of horses weekly will be shipped from the territory. Major A Blennerhassett will head the operation with a British veterinary surgeon assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
West
A. Blennerhassett
Shoots Into Daubers in Waverly Neighborhood
Ole Hoffman of Waverly was seriously wounded when Fred Weideman allegedly fired into a crowd of men attempting to paint his house yellow. Weideman, a farmer, had refused to buy Liberty bonds or contribute to the Red Cross. The youths began to daub the house but were fired on before starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Hoffman
Waverly
Fred Weideman
Weideman
Red Cross
Clear Lake Schools Exceed Thrift Drive With Donations
Clear Lake schools report purchases of Thrift and War Savings Stamps totaling over 3 240 dollars and bonds worth 6 550 dollars. They contributed 165 dollars to the Y M C A 850 dollars to Belgian relief and are fully Red Cross. Prior to the big drive last week the program averaged more than 17 dollars per pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Red Cross
Pigeons Sent From Hastings for Camp Dodge Trials
Corwin Jones of Hastings ships a crate of high bred homing pigeons to Camp Dodge from Thomas F. Fisher's holdings. Two birds boast long distance records, one winning a 300 mile contest and the other placing second in a 600 mile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin Jones
Hastings
Camp Dodge
Thomas F. Fisher
Ecoops
Baby Drowns in Slop Bucket on Farm Porch
Ralph Dorsey 14 months old, son of Mr and Mrs W L Dorsey, living east of Algona, fell from a porch into a slop bucket head first and died. The mother missed him during play on the porch and found the lifeless body in the pail beside the porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
W. L. Dorsey
Algona
Burns Fatal to Woman in Merrill Incident
Mrs. Herman Epling, 60, of Merrill, died a few hours after a gasoline stove caught fire when a can of liquid paint was thrown on flames. She tried to move the stove outside, her clothing ignited, and she burned severely. She leaves a husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Epling
Merrill
Weekly Weather Report Summary
The past week was cool with five clear days and two cloudy. Average maximum temperature 66.6 degrees, 5 degrees below May average and 1.6 cooler than last year. Temperatures ranged 56 to 78 degrees with one night frost. Rainfall totaled 1.87 inches.
Promotion of Robert Remington as Sharpshooter at Fort Bliss
Word from Fort Bliss officers confirms Robert Remington won a prize as marksman and received a sharpshooter medal. He is promoted to the sharpshooters' squad, adding $3 to his salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Paso
Texas
Robert Remington
Lantern slides show Calmar tornado pictures at entertainments
Manager Relf of the Star arranged lantern slides from Calmar tornado photos by Longstreet to be shown at Saturday events. Advertised letters remaining at Decorah post office last Monday include Frank Hard, G. M. J., Chas Hammond, Mrs. Carl H. Lee, 0. G. Meyers, Mrs. A. J. Trapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relf
the Star
Longstreet
Decorah
Frank Hard
Chas
W Hammond
Carl H. Lee
0. G. Meyers
A. J. Trapp
Bear’s Trunk Department Sells New Satchels and Cases
Our Trunk department displays a new assortment of cases satchels and pouches all purchased some time ago and now offered for sale at very reasonable prices.
Winneshiek County Board Acts on Resignations and Bridges
At 1:30 p.m. April 29 1918 the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of County Attorney C N Houck and appointed J A Nelson to fill the vacancy. The board also named John Gates justice of the peace in Burra township and approved multiple bonds. A formal bridge bid call was issued for Ri sdahl Bucknell and Humpal bridges with specifications and estimated costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Houck
Board of Supervisors
Winnesheik County
Iowa
C. N
J. A. Nelson
John Gates
Burra Township
Howard Jeffers
F. C. Tinderholt
M. A. Nolan
Joe Deeny
Jackson Junction Corporation
John Gunderson
Claud Wicks
Towa
Winneshiek County
Court House
Decorah
Risdahl
Fremont Township
Bucknell Bridge
Canoe Township
Springfield Township
Chas. Ryan
Ard
Geo. BE. Co
County Officials and Claims List Summary
A comprehensive 1918 county ledger lists numerous officials and staff such as assessors Treasurers board of review and health officers. It includes amounts for salaries, repairs, supplies, and services across departments, with entries for township clerks, auditors, and road fund claims. The document records numerous vendors and laborers and closes with routine adjournment remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arneson
Frank
John
Amundsen
Albert
Apaalieieabet
Board “of Health
Anundsen
Publishing “Co
Pulishing “Co
Court House
B., Publishing Co
Anderson, Gilvert A
Board of
Hatley
K., & Son Inc
Bailey, & Son Inc
Blexrud
Alma
Witness Insanity Bianrié
Mia
Ianity Ab Bucknell
R Bergeson
Royle
J. Benda
L. Bseksof
Rohr
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A. M. Morrison
H. W. Haas
First Farm
mort_gages
E. H. McMasters
Ed. Stoddard
East Main St
City Gas
Electric Light
City Water
H. Adams, Agt
Rud Bros. F
Latf H. L. Spaulding
Ellis
J. Hook
I. A. Hover Pleasant
County Recorder
Melvin Allison
M. J. Soukup
Gouraud
Oriental Dream
Ferd. T
Hopkins & Son
New York
Harding
Lad
Daubers
Weekly Weather Report
Namy
General County
Totume
Iew Huta
Fred
Buts
Board of Review
Hlegan
Barnes
A. KB
Barfoot
A. F
Cane Fe Christen
L. C
Christen
Sremomro
STATI
ESITT
Decorah State Bank
Decora
Total Assets
Lowa
Winnesutex County
KR. A. Engbertson
Herg
BR. Haines
Esid Bank
Roa
Engbertson
K. B. Serg
BR Haines
Cashier
Om m. Bye
Engbert
R Haines
Terao
Saen
The
Condit
Citizens Savings Bank
Amoans
Neameie County
Shor
FE. J. Curtin
F. FE. Cratsenberg
J. Curtain
BE. Cratsenberg
Michaw
W Soros
Winnerbels Co. State Bank
Winniesheik
Amsons
de Spate
Rene Eve
National Loannatel
Ae M867
Tremsintransit
Comev. de Pere
Danke
State OF Iowa
Winneshlek County
J. Weiser
A. Antinson
A. C. Whalen
Samed
C.J. Weiser
A. Anfinson
A.C Whalen
J. Wolser
Seal A
Anfinsop
Whalen
Bernhard W
Olson
Winnesheik
Wane
Diroc Om M
Algyer
Daskam
W. A
Cay
Occ
Funke
Fortun
C. C
Board of Health Aess
Oey Ceubecr S.ceccseovesesse
Groff
Court House Harmon
M. A
Trmariry Storers
Halverson & Johnson
G. N
Hoffman
Board of Health
Heuser
Hook
Haugen
Pieeschrandiensencbeemenga Canenin’ Pai
Hrushka
Kunta
Knight
Carl L
Carl
Kunt
Kintzinger
H. J
Meenae J
Expense Kjome & Ace Weighing Coui
Expense Kjome & Ace Weighing Coui Kuhn, J. P., Sommitver Kuhn
J. P
Lee
A. E
Landmeyer
Geo. Bailiff District Court
Leseth
P. E
Assensor
I John
Espiosenous Thtae Taiha Signisieesns
Lukken
A. A
Tahoe Larsen
Kent
Lomen
Moser
Michael
Board
Miller
H. E
Transportation
Express
Postag
H. B
Postage
Moore
Middlebrook
Wim
Masters
C. H
Meyer
J. H
McKay
B. J
McAndrews
J. J
Ness
Ovens A.A
Ogloe
C. M
C. P
Hans
Repairs Court House
Olgon
Bdailift Granery Etekturebesresesentet Unsoen Pavlovec
Board of Rev
Rausch
Julius
Remington Typewriter Co
Ringoen
Elmer
Schreiber
Jas. K
Jas Board of Re
Eat Standard Telephone 'O
Rentals Standard Telephone Co
Weldon
Thos
Wi Iene
L. B
Wise
Allen
Houde
Winger
Oscar
Bernards
Gilbert
Labor
Balik
W. J
Ole
Fretheim
Fisher
Henry
Gardner
Arthur
Hanson
James
Gust
Johnson
Peter
Sona
Lukes
Lukes J. J
Lange
Patrol
Lewis
Jack
Et al
F. A
Maltby
F. G
EB. T
E. T
Stockland "Road Machine Co
Rock Island
Street
O. L
Thune
A Thompson, Sr
Teslow
H. O
Othe Teslow
I Groff, N. R., & Son
Groff, N. R., & Son
Rovisions
Hexom
Johnhandise Hutchinson & Co
Provis
Hallman, Walter Repairs
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
Knorr, W. F
Severt Larsen
Logsdon & Hogan
Mott & Co
National Sanitary Association Metchangise
O'Neill Olson
Odden
C. J
Rosendahl
Rans
Ramsey & Ellestad
Sorenson, A. J
Wangler, Chas
Willis & Ness
Winger & Bidne
Pauper
Nature
Alen
Wicks
C. E
County Motor Vehicle Fund
Alexander
Anderson
Sam
Barth
Geo. B
Creegins
Brown
Fred W
Carolan
Decorah Furniture Co
Dinger
Will
Ellingson
Christian
Graves
Melvin
Rupert
Hayes
Vernon
Adolphin
Jeffers
H. H
Lansing
Herman
Rink
Joe
Soukup
Martin
Scholbrock
Glen
Saxvik
G. M
Mons
Tollefson
Ulen
Edward
Dragging
Waters
Chris
Ereegnee
Draggin
Percy
Rima
John Dickman
Anna Berit
Ogtr Siccnicigectmesijetene Inio One
Decorah Corporation
Stella Larsen Et al
Gunder Trckbor
Faldet
Nels O
H. FP
Hutchinson & Go
Henry Johnson
Hennessy
John Moellers
Michael Jacobs
Krome & Ynne
Teddie Bulmer
Ccc
Meikle, Jas
John Dick- Meikle Jas. L
Anna Hal
Geo
Kneeskern
Son
Anna
Helmer
Albertson
Herbert
Brunsvold
Bolson
Clifford
Danielson
Dan
Falck
Clarence
Hoeg
Harold
Indvik
H. T
Mauric
Kinney
Marlow
Peterson
Juliu
Quandahl
Raymon
Ruffridge
Walter
Starpe
Ward
Adeure
Oscar Winger
Williams
Bridge Fund
Burreson
Bangs
Anton
C. F
Broghammer
PERCE
Channon, H. Co
Clinton Bridge Works
Chekal Lear Co
Find
Cooney
Frye
Forde
Harvey
M. Labosa
Oldstad Lumber Co
Pecariciagets
R. A. Engbertson
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