Liberally Aid YMCA Workers Rally in Winneshiek County
A campaign opens next Monday in Winneshiek County urging local support for the YMCA with a target of thirty five million dollars. A leading business man from Decorah telegraphs County Chairman Baker urging strong community backing as Springfield reports the effort from November 1917. Ben Bear notes YMCA and Red Cross support for soldiers at Camp Grant and battlefield relief.
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Baker
Springfield
Ill
W. F. Baker
Decorah
Iowa
Rockford
Camp Grant
Young Men’s Christian Association
Red Cross
Ben Bear
Army Y M C A campaign expands goal to 35 million
Winneshiek county contributed 2500 toward the campaign. now 35 million dollars are needed to support YMCA work for WWI camps. The plan calls for 24 million men in camps with 300 buildings and 2,000 secretaries today, rising to 500 buildings and 3,000 secretaries by spring. Each unit includes building, social and educational facilities, activities from sports to religious programs, and local townships are asked to raise 350 dollars each (225 per township) to reach the county target of 7000. Solicitors will canvass next week.
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Wem
Army and Navy
Winneshiek, Cawnty
Winneshiek
France
America
Europe
Soldier Boys
Decorah to Add Up-to-Date Fish Market Run by George Schamel
George Schamel, previously selling fish around the county, plans a Decorah market. He rented the Connor building on East Water street to offer Mississippi river fish plus dried salt and sea fish. High meat prices and food conservation push demand and profits.
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Decorah
George Schamel
Connor
East Water Street
Mississippi
Decorah High to Play New Hampton in Weekend Football
After two weeks of rain postponements Decorah high school travels to New Hampton tomorrow for a football game. New Hampton's boys expect a strong squad while Decorah aims to test their lineup and seek a win despite the tough matchup.
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Decorah
New Hampton
Liberty Loan Supper at United Lutheran Church
The Dorcas society of the United Lutheran Church will serve a supper in the church parlor on Saturday November 16 to raise funds for a Liberty bond. Everyone is welcome. Also note advice on egg handling to prevent spoilage by not washing eggs before market.
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Dorcas Society of the United Lutheran Church
Farm Bureau Organizing Movement Gains in Winneshiek County
A Farm Bureau Association forms this week in Winneshiek County with County Agent W A Dickinson leading the effort. The program includes livestock, soil, crop improvements and hog cholera control, backed by a Food Bill provision for agent salaries. two hundred farmers and a $1000 fund are required to launch. Upcoming meetings are listed for Calmar, Fort Atkinson, Burr Oak, Hesper, Highlandville, and Glenwood.
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Winneshiek County
Court House
W. A. Dickinson
Floyd County
Congress
Calmar
Fort Atkinson
Burr Oak
Highlandville
Glenwood District No. 6
War Tax Hits Cigar Costs At Local Stores
Stores post notices that five cent cigars rise to six cents and ten cent cigars to thirteen cents with two for a quarter. Smoking tobacco packs also rise to the same ratio. Dealers stress no profit is added, only tax passed on.
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Rex Beach
Obituary notices for multiple Decorah area residents
Obituary notices for Mrs. O. T. Hamre born 1836 in Norway who died after a stroke and whose funeral was to be held in Decorah with Lutheran rites. Also memorial for Belle McEvit Duskamat who died aged 47 in 1917 after living in Cresco and Kendallville with son Max at Cornell College, and for Melvin B. Little born 1851 in Burr Oak who died 1917 in Rockford Illinois after a lifetime of service in water works and police work.
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O. T. Hamre
Ingeborg Christianson
Vestre Slidre
Norway
America
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Gilbert Christianson
Aase Haugen
I. B. Torrison
N. E. Lutheran
Hamre
Belle McEvit
Canada
States
Kendallville
Iowa
John H. Duskamat
California
Cresco
Mike’ Frances Darrow
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dictien
Max
Cornell College
Vernon
George Graham
Neepawa
Andrew Carswell
Saskatchewan
B. L. Hoag
Harmony
Mimm
Melvin B. Little
Burr Oak
Rockford
Little
the Star
Emma Stanley
Fox Lake
Pearl Little
Bessie Nevine
Jessie Moody
Helen
George
Melvin
Mr. Little
George Little
LeMars
W. P. Perry
Lillie J. Peacock
Minneapolis
Harlow T. Little
Postage rate change causes mixed mail challenges
Decorah post office clerks fretted last Friday as new postage rates took effect. They feared many letters would be returned or sent collect for lacking the extra cent, but the number of underpaid letters turned out small.
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Decorah
Back in His Store After Illness at Parman’s Drug and Jewelry
The article notes K Haugen’s return to his store activities after a period of illness. He has not yet resumed full business duties but shows improvement and expects to work full time soon. Edison phonographs and records are advertised at Parman’s Drug and Jewelry Store.
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Haugen
Edison
Parman’s Drug and Jewelry Store
Des Moines Soldier Allegedly Takes Life. Name Confusion Suspected
The Des Moines Register reports Elmer C. Buegies of Co. F, 350th Infantry, residing in Fort Atkinson, died by suicide amid despondency and homesickness. Mayor Hook confirms a man named Elmer C. Bulgren, seen at Camp Dodge last week, may be the correct person, and the town hopes he is not the subject.
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Des Moines Register
Elmer C. Buegies
Fort Atkinson
Washington Township
Elmer C. Bulgren
Hook
Bulgren
Camp Dodge
Decorah Groom Joins Benedicts Army After Chicago Wedding
Harry Komornik, formerly of Decorah and in the upholstery trade, has enlisted in the Benedicts army. He wed Miss Loeb of Chicago on October 11 and reports buying a five room cottage and settling comfortably.
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Harry Komornik
Decorah
Army of Benedicts
Miss Loeb
Chicago
Ramsey goes out of business sale in Decorah and sale to Mason City buyer
C A Ramsey announces a going out of business sale in Decorah after selling fixtures and remaining stock to Mr Brazee of Mason City who will reopen next spring. Ramsey cites his oil interests in New Mexico and travel there as the reason for the move. Flora Bella company to perform at the Grand next Tuesday Nov 19 with a 50 member cast and a mix of musical numbers and dancing. Keeley’s Old Fashioned Chocolates advertised at 49 cents per pound at Par Man’s Drug Store.
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C. A. Ramsey
Decorah
Mr. Brazee
Mason City
Mr. Ramsey
New Mexico
Casino Theatre
New York
Flora Bella Company
Flora Bella
Felix Doerman
Cosmo Hamilton
Dorothy Donnelly
Percy Waxman
Charles Cuvillier
Milton Schwarnwald
Keeley’s
Parman's
Mrs. H B Woodworth Dies in Minneapolis
Telegram informs of the death of Mrs H B Woodworth at her daughter Mrs Gordon’s home in Minneapolis. Known as the wife of Rev H B Woodworth a long time Decorah pastor and Congregational church member. Burial likely in Grand Forks with other family members nearby.
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F. W. Conover
H. B. Woodworth
Gordon
Minneapolis
Congregational Church
Weekly weather report notes mild week and sunshine
The past week was pleasant with six clear days and one cloudy day and no rain. Temperatures ranged from 40 to 63 degrees with an average maximum of 50.1 degrees, 6.1 degrees above normal but 9.95 below last year's corresponding period.
Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Meetings
United Lutheran parish holds choir rehearsal at 7 pm and a Y P social in the church parlors. Sunday worship at 9:15 am with Norwegian service at 10:30 via Rev R Malmin. Luther League devotions begin 6:30 pm and English service at 7:30. Congregational pastor M Willett preaches on small things and Ignatius Loyola with Christian Endeavor topic Seeking Worth While Things at 6:30 pm. Christian Science meets Freeman building on the second floor with lesson Adams and Fallen Man at 11:45 am and 8 pm Wednesday. Free reading room open daily except Sunday.
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United Lutheran
O. Glesne
M. Willett
Ignatius Loyola
Society of Jesuits
Christian Science Services
Freeman
Adams
Fallen Man
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N. E
Lee
Bluffton
Winneshiek Co
Towa
F. B. Pairman
Humboldt
M. J. Soukup
Decorah, I0
Feduc
Triangle-Nice Plays
Thelma Salter
Ted Free
Garden of
Allah
Paramount Star
Billie Burke
Gelett Burgess
Miss Terry
Paramount
Thomas Meighan
Y. M.C
Liberty Loan
Farm Bureau Organization
Weldon
Fort Dodge
HB. Woodworth
Weekly Weather Report
Central Block
Grogery Sale
Emil Rosenthal
Central Block Grocer
Grand Opera House
New York Casino Theatre
Parman’s
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