Winneshiek County Leads in Liberty Loan Subscription Effort
The Winneshiek County Liberty Loan drive reports over subscription of the second issue, surpassing neighboring counties. Chairman Rh. Algyer and local volunteers are praised for organizing a nationwide level fundraising push with broad civic support and substantial patriotic backing.
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Winneshiek County
Chicago
R. A
Winneshiek Co
Iowa Liberty Loan Organization
Iowa
Watkin W. Kneath
Town Liberty Loan Com
United States
Rh. Algyer
Town Liberty Loan Committee
Algyer
Winneshiek
Eitiher
Decorah
Calmar
Ossian Eres
Es —Spillville
Cobece
Atkinson
Ridgeway
Castalia Screepen
Springfield
Highland
Glenwood
Hesper
Pleasant
Washington
Madison
Sumner
Jackson
Burr Oak
Fremont
Frankville
Military
Bloomfield
Orleans
Bluffton
Lincoln
Shoes Sold as Repair Business Changes Hands
On Tuesday J. L. Hamre sold his stock of shoes and repair business on Washington Street to Ludvig and Jacob Winger. The Win ger brothers plan a full stock of high grade footwear and an up to date store. Hamre will remain through winter to run the repair department.
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J. L. Hamree
Washington Street
Ludvig
Jacob Winger
Winger
Hamre
Record Snowstorm Sets Local Snowfall Benchmark
The Sunday storm dumped eleven inches across the area with heavy drifting and late-trains disruption. Eyewitnesses recall warmer winters, 1877-78 winter anecdotes, and varied snow totals from nearby towns with two feet reported in Hiroy Wisconsin and little snow around the Twin Cities.
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The
Aeroprican
Dakyn Bros
Decorah
Tolstad
Walter Daubney
Pleasant Township
St. Paul
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Hiroy
Wis
Here
Twin Cities
Faribault
Enjoyable Faust Opera Singers Concert in Decorah
Decorah Lyceum opened its season with the Faust Opera Singers drawing a well filled audience despite weather hindrances. Mosberg the basso and manager impressed with a rich voice. Mrs Williams soprano impressed with a clear high range. Miss Hall contralto pleased. Mathies tenor, a familiar favorite, received enthusiastic encores. Hisegian songs added charm and the overall concert satisfied all.
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Decorah Lyceum
Faust Opera Singers
Opera
Mosberg
Williams
Wales
Miss Hall
Mathiset
Decorah
New Hampton Faces Coal Shortage Crisis
New Hampton dealers report a coal and coke shortage with hard coal especially scarce. If the shortage persists the city may struggle to keep public safety and the city light plant supplied.
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New Hampton
Sely and
City Light
Reform Movement Formed Amid Lutheran Anniversary
A four hundredth Reform anniversary celebration at Luther College saw the Norwegian Lutheran district form the Young People's Association and Choral Union. Rev H M Norman of Cresco was elected president, with a full officer slate and a constitution committee. The event showcased sermons by Prof J M Kildahl and Prof C K Preus, and a cantata The City of God. The choir under Prof Sperati delivered notable performances.
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Luther College Auditorium
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Young People’s Association
Choral Union
Synod
Ars
Hauge Synod
Nited
H. M. Norman
Cresco
Synod Society
I. B. Torrison
Decorah
C. J. M. Gronlidt
M. FE. Waldeland
O. L
Olson
J. M. Kildahl
Waldeland
Kildah
Preus
H. Alex. Mathews
Sperati
Prof. Sperati
Mrs. Brovelstad
Abbert Larson
J. Tillman Flanson
Flora Bella charm lights Decorah stage with lively cast
The Lansing State Journal lauds Flora Bella at Gladier Theatre with Rhoda Nickells as Mania Demidoff and Flora Bella. David Andrada delivers fatherly humor while Russell Lennon and Gertrude Selden add witty courtship scenes. Robert Buchanan and Irma Komlosky provide standout dance numbers.
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Lansing
Mich
State Journal
Flora Bella
Decorah
Gladier
Rhoda Nickells
Mania Demidoff
Nicholas
David Andrada
Richard Carle
DeWolf Hopper
Russell Lennon
Gerald McDonald
Baron
Tigo
Gertrude Selden
Countess Ola
Robert Buchanan
Irma Komlosky
American Transport Treks Back After Boiler Trouble
G W Payne reports his son Leo says four days out on a troop transport bound for France a boiler problem forced a return to Hoboken. The ship with Decorah men reached Governor's Island for orders while the other five vessels continued. No injuries reported.
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France
G. W. Payne
Leo
Decorah
Long Island
Governor's Island
Hoboken
N. J
Hawkeye Co. Secures Oil Property at Waterloo
Hawkeye Oil Company of Waterloo becomes producer and sales agency after acquiring a promising Kansas oil field property. A. N. Coward elected president of Trapshooters Refining Co. of Eldorado Kansas, also president of Hawkeye, to consolidate control amid petroleum scarcity. Coward formerly resided in Cresco and visited Decorah.
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Hawkeye Oil Company
Waterloo
A. N. Coward
Trapshooters’ Refining Company
Eldorado, Kas
Kansas Oil
Hawkeye Company
Caward
Mr. Caward
Cresco
Decorah
Waukon Woman Anna Stilwell Elected Grand Matron
Friends congratulate Miss Anna Stilwell of Waukon after she was elected grand worthy matron at the Iowa Eastern Star state convention in Iowa City. Stilwell is a leading longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Iowa.
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Anna Stilwell
Waukon
Iowa Eastern Star
Iowa City
Milss Stilwell
Order of the Eastern Star
Notice to Property Owners on Sidewalk Snow Removal
City ordinance XIX requires owners to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice. If not cleared within ten hours, the street commissioner will remove accumulations, bill the cost as a special assessment, and notify the County Auditor for collection. Mayor Hook directs cleaning of uncleared walks. Advertised letters at Decorah post office include Miss Ethel Kemp and several Olson names.
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E. J. Hook
Decorah
Ethel Kemp
Henry Larson
Tobias Olson
Louie Olson
The
King Richardson Co
Poland China pigs for sale by Alfredus of Lincoln
To Swine Raisers Alfredus of Lincoln township offers full blood Poland Chinas for sale. See his advertisement in another column.
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Alfredus
Lincoln Township
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Lansing State Journal
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iNemo
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Wayne
Waukon Lady
Brunswick Phonograph
Brunswick
Pathe
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