Red Cross Volunteers Aid Jackson Township Cyclone Cleanup
Decorah men from the Winne'shick Chapter of the American Red Cross answered a call and sent about 75 volunteers to Jackson township to assist cyclone survivors. They cleared debris, organized routes for aid, and worked a full day earning the farmers’ gratitude. Reports mention Fay Jones’s farm with nine buildings lost and $15,000 in damage, insured for about $6,000, plus another farm with a silo, garage, and small barn blown down while a shed survived.
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American Red Cross
Decorah
Jackson Township
Jackson
Red Cross
Fay Jones
Note the Difference in Wheat Prosperity Since 1870s in Winneshiek
The piece recalls Winneshiek county’s rise to sixth in state wheat acres this year, contrasted with the 1870s when it ranked second in the nation. It notes a major wheat boom and later collapse linked to the 1870s wheat failures and shifting to corn and livestock.
Births Recorded In County Clerk’s Office
Birth notices list 11 new arrivals from April 7 to May 25 across Ossian Military Bloomfield Burr Oak Decorah Madison Canoe and other towns. Names include John Merle Robin Edwin Charlotte Doris Manford Eugene Vivian LaVerne Bud and more. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. with multiple county towns represented.
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Joseph Wiltgen
Ossian
John Merle
John Svendsen
Military
Robin Edwin
W. G. Bollman
Bloomfield
Donald Everett
Patrick O'Brien
Bluffton
Charlotte Doris
Theo. Anderson
Burr Oak
Name
Manford Eugene
Rufus G. Letchford
Frankville
Vivian LaVerne
Vernon Perry
Canoe
Clarence N. Myrah
Madison
Arthur N. Lomen
Decorah
Alfred Torkelson
Bud
Edw. Grimetad
Calves Die of Unusual Disease at Madison Farm
A calf died on T. T. Istad’s Madison township farm last Monday followed by another that fell ill and died. Dr. Harmon and Dr. Enger confirmed a hemorrhagic septicemia diagnosis. Vaccination of all animals and containment steps were taken and no further cases have appeared.
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T. T. Istad
Madison Township
My Harmon
Harmon
O. M. Enger
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Mr. Istad
Weekly Weather Report from May 1017
The past week had one clear day and dark skies. Temperatures ranged 60 to 84 degrees with an average maximum of 72.2, six tenths above normal. Rainfall reached 1.93 inches by yesterday noon and 7.01 inches for the month, 2.36 inches above May’s average for the area. Measurements taken from the Winne shiek bank rain gauge show May 1017 rainfall at 371 inches.
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Winneshiek Bank
Youth must register for WWI draft in Winneshiek County
The local exemption board warns all males who turned 21 between June 5, 1917 and June 5, 1918 to register for the U S army draft on June 5 1918. Registration will occur in the court room at the courthouse in Decorah from 7 am to 9 pm with strict penalties for non compliance.
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United States
Wilson
U. S. Army
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Peculiar May Weather Predicts Warm Spells Into Summer
The narrative notes unusually rainy days with alternating warmth and coolness in May. Prognosticator Hicks foresees ongoing intermittent weather until June 24 and a shift to settled, warm conditions through July and August. Corn fields seen in the countryside hint at the farming season.
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Hicks
Decorah Hospital Leased to Lutheran Hospital Association
At a Decorah Lutheran church meeting last week an association named the Lutheran Hospital Association was formed to lease Decorah hospital for a term. A proposal to trustees will be considered and a superintendent from the Deaconess Home will be hired. Management will remain the same aside from the new leadership. Details of the association will be announced soon.
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Decorah
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Hospital Association
California Traveler Brings Car to Decorah Visit
An automobile with a California plate was seen on the Decorah streets Friday morning. It belongs to Jos Hawes who, with his wife, arrived in Decorah the night before after driving from California. They left California in late April and took about twelve days of steady travel, stopping along the way for interest.
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California
Jos, Hawes
Decorah
Canvassing Canadian Red Cross Veterans Draw Lansing Crowd
Canadian veterans visiting Lansing for the Red Cross arrived late and found a small crowd. organizers sounded a vigorous fire alarm to draw people, leading the fire department to the meeting site and resulting in a successful turnout and gathering.
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Red Cross
Lansing
Spillville Red Cross Dance Raises 280 for Winneshick Chapter
A Spillville dance Monday evening in poor weather raised 280 dollars for the Winneshick Chapter workshop, showcasing community support in this small Iowa town.
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Spillville Red Cross Dance
Spillville
Winneshick
Woman Invents Three Part Suitcase With Unfolding Legs
The article profiles a woman who designed a tri-part suitcase whose legs unfold when opened, converting the case into a dressing table. The device blends portability with functional storage and work surface.
Shaffer Seeks Fifth District Supervisor Post
Candidate W. G. Shaffer announces his bid for supervisor of the Fifth district. He has lived in Madison township forty nine years and held major township offices. He pledges personal attention to duties and fair representation for all voters, urging electors to cast their ballot for a loyal American citizen.
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Madison Township
T. Istad
W. G. Shaffer
Eml
Congress
Adv
Fifty Years Ago In Conover Iowa News Briefs
Thieves, fires, business changes and local incidents populate this past era. The Days and Ashmores lost timber losses near Sliver and Pine creeks. A. K. Drake bought the barber shop. Rollin & Paine bought an insurance agency. The McGregor & Sioux City railway accepted a land grant. Surveyors worked between Calmar and the Turkey river. A Burr Oak boy wandered and was recovered hungry. A. J. Abbey and W. C. Adsit were arrested for land fraud in Illinois. case failed at trial.
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Conover
Sliver
Pine Creeks
A. K. Drake
H. C. Reed
Rollin & Paine
R. F. Gibson
McGregor
Sioux City Railway
Calmar
Turkey River
William Blakeman
Burr Oak
Stevens & Hebert
Pine Creek
A. J. B. Abbey
W. C. Adsit
Illinois
Geneva
Ill
The Common Barberry Campaign Urges Removal
The county conducts an unceasing search for common barberry bushes with help from Sehood District cooperators. Hundreds of single bushes and solid hedges totaling over 30 rods have been found. The effort aims to protect wheat and oat crops and boost sugar production by removing all barberry plants and encouraging cane planting and sorghum seed distribution.
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Sehood
Winneshiek
Primary Ballot Says Vote Only One For Congress
The article explains the two year cycle and the need to study the sample ballot posted at the voting place. It notes three congressional candidates on the ballot and instructs voters to choose only one, with names rotated by precinct to vary their position.
Primary Ballot Voters Should Not Pick First Names Only
The piece argues that selecting only the first name for each office on a primary ballot wastes a vote as it ignores the candidate’s full choice. It recalls 1976 as a year without organized military backing yet achieving participation and progress.
Haugen Defends Loyalty and Duty in War Support
Howard County Times praises Gilbert N Haugen of Northwood for loyalty to the war effort. The letter cites his Congressional service, leadership on meat and grain inspection, food surveys, and fuel gas control. It notes his son serves in the aviation corps and cites favorable remarks from Victor Murdock.
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Haugen
United States
Times
Congress
Aviation Corps
Washington
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Iowa
Murdock
Mr. Haugen
Hoover
Committee On Agriculture
Mulhall
Gilbert N. Haugen
G. N. Haugen
Howard County Times
Loyalty speech on War Resolution discussed with Mr. Henry
Letter from G N Haugen of Charles City Iowa dated April 9 1918 defends his vote on the War Resolution. He explains reprints were ordered May 7 before registration dates and aimed to inform constituents about his reasons and duties if war occurred. He states the aim was to inspire loyalty and support for enrollment and enlistment.
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Washington
D. C
L. H. Henry
Charles City
Towa
Mr. Henry
Germany
Mar
Iioe
G. N. Haugen
War Echoes and World Empire Dreams Across Time
The article recalls 1861 Fort Sumter and 1918 patriotism as South Carolina gestures, while presenting a critical view of Germany's war profits and Pan-German ambitions. It cites Potsdam plans for a world empire and quotes a self-proclaimed dreamer of global dominion, ending with local thanks for tornado relief and a note on a peony patent shirt.
Silos Boost Stock on Small Farms and Aid War Effort
Farm and Fireside argues that installing one or two silos on 60 to 80 acre farms doubles dairy or beef cattle within two years. Silage storage reduces frost risk, stabilizes harvests, and supports expanded stock, fodder crops, and canning supplies, helping meat and fat production for soldiers.
Tree Encircles Old Fence Remnants in Vermont Wood
In South Newfane Vermont on land of Frank C Kelsey a maple tree cut down reveals the ends of an old board fence still attached by nails. The tree grew around the nails and boards extending six inches or more beyond the original fastening.
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South Newfane
Frank C. Kelsey
War Time Dairy Cow Slogan Promotes Profit and Breeding
The piece urges careful selection and intelligent breeding of dairy cows to support armed forces and sustain dairy product supply. It warns against keeping unprofitable scrubs, suggests converting low producers to meat, and emphasizes feeding and soil fertility.
Knitting Frame Invented by William Lee in 1589
In 1589 William Lee, Cambridge graduate from Woodborough near Nottingham, developed a knitting frame whose core features persist. The note adds that Peruvian balsam does not originate in Peru but grows along Salvador’s coast. An election plea and a local ad for BEAR'S fiber and silk hose are briefly mentioned.
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William Lee
Cambridge University
Woodborough
Nottingham
England
Lee
Peru
Salvador
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