NO FAIR BALLOON ASCENSION AT COUNTY FAIR
The county fair organizers canceled their contract with Prof. Raub for balloon flights amid a Wilson proclamation restricting air travel without a license. Ruth Law secured a special license after a Washington review, becoming a rare flyer allowed to operate with minimal government restraint. This makes Winneshiek county’s fair likely to feature the sole air attraction in the state, potentially boosting receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeronautical and War Boards
Wilson
Prof
Raub
Miss Ruth Law
Washington
War Board
Aeronautical Board
Liberty Loans
Red Cross
United States
Mr. Curtin
Winneshiek County
Chicago
Miss Law
Decorah
Schlatter Family Punished Over Refusal to Buy Bonds
During the third Liberty loan drive in Chickasaw county the Schlatter family refused to purchase bonds citing religious beliefs. Authorities found the family had substantial means and imposed an $11,000 bond. Their Lawler farm buildings trees and posts were tagged with slacker and a yellow monument with a flag and the family's names was placed on the main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlatter
Chickasaw County
Lawler
Lawler Main
Birth Record Saves Peter Berend From Spy Punishment
Peter Berend formerly of Waterloo narrowly avoided punishment as a German spy after a baptismal record saved him. A ship cook, he was stopped by the British and imprisoned in East London South Africa for five months before release when his birth record was found. He prepares to sail to Boston, per a letter to his brother Anthony Berend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Waterloo
Peter Berend
East London
South Africa
Boston
Mass
Anthony Berend
Berend
Wild Pigeons Sighted Near McGregor
John Jones and Oliver Buck report sighting about twenty wild pigeons while hunting near Mc Gregor Iowa. The event sparks comment as no wild pigeons have been seen here in 35 years and locals recall historic spring and fall flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Oliver Buck
McGregor
Iowa
Winneshiek County Red Cross Chapter Marks One Year
The Winneshiek County Chapter of the American Red Cross celebrates its first year of service since organization in May. The letter from Lewis N. Wiggins commends the chapter’s work in supporting the troops abroad and in fostering community pride at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Pershing
Chicago
New York
Duluth
New Orleans
Cheyenne
San Francisco
Rockies
Prairies
The
American Red Cross
Winneshick County
Winneshick
Red Cross
Lewis N. Wiggins
Parrot Polly Sings During Farm Storm Scare
At Mack Ransom farm a pet parrot escaped to the cellar during a hurried storm run. Polly greeted the family with a cheerful Goodbye as they sheltered. After the danger passed the bird asked What’s the matter now revealing more trouble than it knew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Ransom
Polly
Auto Fence Bust Nets Four Stolen Cars In Minnesota Farm
Sheriffs from Mason City Minneapolis Worthington Wells Minnesota arrested two alleged auto thieves and highwaymen. They found their plant containing four cars believed stolen in the past month and recovered accessories worth several hundred dollars. The arrestees are Red Donald Brezette and Loomis a former Charles City resident who now farms the property where the cars were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Minneapolis
Waureka
Wells
Minn
Donald Brezette
Loomis
Charles City
Storm Find Yields Railroad Receipt and Hardware Store Note
A farmer, Fred Kollman Jr., south of Greene, found in his field after Tuesday’s storm at Boone a railroad receipt to a Boone party for cream shipped from there and a statement from Frank E. Carlson Hardware in Crooks Town. Crooks Town lies fifteen miles south of Fort Dodge. Crooks is 1100 miles southwest of Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kollman, Jr
Greene
Boone
Frank EB
Carlson Hardware
Crooks
Town
Fort Dodge
New World Cattle Record Set at Iowa City Sale
A record auction at Iowa City last Wednesday saw fifty Aberdeen Angus cows average 1219.40 per head. Pat Donahus of Holbrook purchased fifty five head from Julius Tudon & Son for 265850. The top price 2750 went to yearling heifer Elba Glyn Mawyr IV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Pat Donahus
Holbrook
Julius Tudon & Son
Elba Glyn Mawyr IV
Calf Born Tiny at Jem Bradley Farm Attracts Visitors
A calf born at the Jem Bradley farm draws many visitors as a remarkable curiosity. It is well formed and lively but only about the size of a small shepherd dog. The calf's unusual height difference amazes onlookers at the Waucoma area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem Bradley
Many Iowa towns report disasters and wartime efforts
A collection of short notes from Iowa towns details injuries from a runaway near Postville, smallpox in Strawberry Point, a Red Cross fundraising dance in Ossian, a Lime Springs band disbanding due to war, and widespread auto registrations. Other items include a New Hampton fire, tornado damage near Weiln, West Union flag dedication, West Liberty overalls painting, and various arrests, deaths, and public notices across Mason City, McGregor, Dysart, and Dubuque area counties.
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Micorge Schulze
Postville
Strawberry Point
Ossian
Red Cross
Harmony
Lime Springs
P. E. Burke
New Hampton
Cclwein
Robert Quigley
McGregor
Waterloo
W. C. Mauck
Garwin
Tama County
Luloff
Independence
Mason City
Albert Lea
Minn
Frank Lockwood
Maquoketa
H. Gillian
State Council of Knights of Columbus
Fort Dodge
West Liberty
Smooth
James Armont
Dale
Noel Scranton
Dysart
Lansing
Edgewood
Cedar Valley Electric Company
Pearl Rock
G. Dunn
Ossian School
George Hook
Round House
North McGregor
Veterans Tell Red Cross Story On Court House Lawn
Corp R Cogan and Private John Maskell from Toronto speak in Winneshiek County about Red Cross work in Serbia and on the front. M 8 McMullen of Chicago emphasizes public support while urging volunteers to aid cyclone cleanup and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Lawn
Corp R. C. Cogan
John Maskell
Toronto
Canada
M. 8. McMullen
Chicago
Central Division
The
American Red Cross
Luther College
Carlo A. Sperati
England
France
Italy
Paul Koren
Winneshiek County
Red Cross
McMullen
Koren
Jackson Township
Private Maskell
Mr. McMullen
Red Cross of America
Winneshiek corn crop hit by early September frost
County figures show a statewide corn loss after an early frost on September 10–11 with Orleans township worst off at 128000 bushels and Military township posting the best yield. Every township suffered some loss though the impact varied.
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Orleans Township
Highland Township
Fremont
Orleans
Lincoln
Sumner
Jackson Township
Burr Oak
Bluffton Township
Madison
Calmar
Glenwood
Frankville
Bloomfield Township
Military Township
Auto Smash Kills Two Johnson Brothers Near Boone
A Fort Dodge and Southern Interurban collision east of Boone last week killed brothers Arthur and Elmo Johnson. The family traveling from Napier to the tornado scene suffered the crash injuring father Gust Johnson and leaving another son with injuries. one passenger escaped with painful injuries.
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Fort Dodge and Southern Interurban
Boone
Arthur
Elmo Johnson
Napier
Gust Johnson
Proper Food for Weak Stomachs in Tyre
Ancient Tyre fame for purple food includes advice on diet tailored to age and occupation. Weak stomachs should eat slowly and chew thoroughly, keep bowels regular, and use Fae Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion and bowels. Sold by R A Engbertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Try This Dope for Cut Worms from Garden Column
Readers are advised to mix bran with Paris green at one part poison to 100 parts bran then sweeten with sugar or molasses and a little water to form a thick crumbly mass. Scatter near plants in the evening to attract cutworms who will consume it and die underground. The next morning many worms may be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Oldest Iowa Man Patrick Gallagher of Hanover Town
Patrick Gallagher of Hanover township Allamakee county Iowa is the oldest man in the state at 111 years. Born in Ireland near Lord Leitrim’s castle he came to America 84 years ago and has lived in Iowa since 1854. He remains clear minded talks and recalls Mohill in Ireland.
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Patrick Gallagher
Hanover Township
Allamakee County
Towa
Ireland
Lord Leitrim
America
Iowa
Mohill
Disloyalty Expels Linn County Lawyers
John Leonard a Linn County lawyer was expelled from the Linn County Bar association for disloyalty after a trial. Lemuel M. Krats also faced charges and was ejected by unanimous vote while Leonard lost 47 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leonard
Linn County Bar Association
Leonard
Lemuel M. Krats
Krats
Speeding Paint Store Yellow In Cedar Rapids
RE Speeding’s drug store in Cedar Rapids was painted a bright yellow. He admitted no Red Cross contribution and claimed $83,000 in debt. He offered to sell the business to cover the debt and accept Liberty bonds and Thrift stamps as payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. W. Speeding
Cedar Rapids
Speeding
Red Cross
New York Sauerkraut Demand Dips Overname Change Proposed
Reports from New York indicate sauerkraut consumption has fallen by at least 75 percent as dealers face overstock and weak demand. The decline is blamed on its strong German name rather than taste, with talk of renaming the product Liberty cabbage to reclaim sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Fawcett
Atkins
Benton County
Berlin
Tama County
Lincoln
Cletus Owens
Howard County
A. H. Shaffer
New Hampton
Walker
Linn County
Wm. Ossman
Centerville
Chas. Potte
Mason City
New York
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Prof. Raub
Ruth Law
Red Cross Chapter
Nashua Post
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Herman L. Bruswitz
Eagle Grove
West Point
Great Western Railroad
Riceville
Masonic Lodge of
West Union
Ewing Gasoline Vending Machine Co
Monticello
Dorchester
Allamaker County
William Goodenbour
Tripoli
Marshallstown
the Canadian Veterans
Court House
Tyre
M. J. Soukup
Eastern Coal Company
West Virginia
Federal Fuel Administration
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
Ritform
Young Mer
BEN Bear CO
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