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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
4
Weather data compiled by W. F. Baker for October 1917 records an average maximum of 47.8 F, average minimum 29.2 F, and mean 38.9 F, far below long term norms. The month had 2.91 inches of rainfall, 1.24 inches of snow, 124 inches of snowfall, and a northwest wind, with only ten clear days and 17 cloudy days.
Decorah residents donate 172 books and 670 magazines shipped to Camp Dodge. The library seeks more donations of novels essays histories biographies poetry travel science and mechanics. Donors include R F B Portman, H MacGrath, Lieut Bilse, Maj Robt Maitland, Col Geo Durston, and others. Recent purchases feature Over the Top and The Advance of the Novel. Local meetings discussed library matters with state and city library officials.
Roy Havkland, stationed at Camp Cody New Mexico, has been promoted from private to high private corporal and now sergeant since July. His rapid advancement reflects faithful army service and increasing responsibilities.
Harold Billick a 14 year old of Waterloo was handling a shotgun while chasing a rabbit when it discharged. He staggered into a farmhouse with a ghastly wound in his side. His condition is reported as critical.
The department of forestry at Town State college warns Central states to destroy tussock moth egg masses now to prevent costly infestations. Eggs appear as frothy white clusters on trees and buildings. Best control is winter removal and burning. protect nearby trees with tangle foot bands.
A letter dated October 16 1917 from Nels Nelson of Company E 168th A B Inf American Expeditionary Forces thanks a friend in Long Island for a box of cigars. He writes of camp arrival September 13 from Des Moines describes a city sightseeing trip and an exhibition game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants. He notes constant drill and equipment prep for crossing the sea and signs off warmly.
A cowardly whelp claiming loyalty to the Kaiser and the devil tore down and broke the flag staff at the Rocky Ridge school house near Manchester. He carried off the rope and chain, but guards had placed the flag inside the building at night, thwarting the theft and mutilation.
Sam Von Talge a teacher at Oak Grove school two miles east of Greeley was arrested before Justice A E Peterson on a charge of inciting hostilities against the United States government. County attorney M J Yoran filed the information based on local residents concerns over alleged disloyalty.
Mrs. August Berger was jailed by U S Commissioner J E Dempster after refusing to sign a food pledge card and claiming a shotgun to guard supplies. Her husband later posted $2,000 in Liberty bonds to secure her release.
State University professor Homer Dill predicts a harsh winter based on a gashawk sighting in October in Iowa. He explains the bird's northern origins as a sign of extended cold, implying a severe season ahead.
Ole M. Kiel of Calmar is drawn to serve on the federal grand jury meeting in Dubuque in December. He is the only Winneshiek County resident selected.
Prof. M Mortensen of Iowa State urges two butter grading stations in Mason City and Des Moines to standardize Iowa butter. He cites Canada Alberta New Zealand examples and argues grading will boost exports and prices. A National Buttermakers association action supports forming a three person committee to pursue nationwide grading.
Red Cross auctions prove popular and profitable with over $1000 raised in Waukon, $1400 in Arlington, and $194.60 from a Sumner pumpkin sale. The effort highlights community support and charitable fundraising dynamics.
Two submarine chasers built by the Dubuque Boat and Boiler works left the harbor in tow of the government steamer Kabekona. A New York shipyard crew will stay with the craft until they reach New Orleans where they will be turned over to the federal government.
Nine Calmar students aged 10 to 15 cultivated just over a half acre and netted 50.42 after paying 25 rent and 15 for seeds. Individual gains ranged from 8.85 to 12.60 dollars. The school garden committee cites the lesson over profit, while the public may view the outcome differently.
Mrs W H Birkett tried to speed the furnace blaze with kerosene causing a blaze that enveloped her. Her husband was in the cellar and smothered the flames. Her waist, arms, neck and face were badly burned in the incident.
Wartime appeal urges Iowa farmers to supply 60,000,000 bushels of wheat for allies. It promotes home baked “war bread” using a government recipe with steps for mixing, rising, and baking to conserve white flour and strengthen fighting power.
An acetylene lighting plant exploded in the cellar of Fred Rothlishberger’s two story brick home in Fayette county, destroying the residence but sparing the occupants from serious injuries. Four people were hurt, with property losses estimated at seven to eight thousand dollars and insurance unlikely to be recovered.
John W. Melton a pipeman at the central fire station in Marshalltown was probably fatally injured when he was thrown from a moving fire truck as he attempted to board. He suffered a fractured leg and arm, extensive internal injuries, broken ribs, and possible lung puncture.
Louis Borchardt aged 17 son of Albert Borchardt of Fenton died at Algona hospital from blood poisoning after a hand scratch on a buckle while working at Ernest Berends home east of Lotts Creek. The wound led to infection despite medical care.
Webster City Iowa November 2 Mrs Christi Otteson of Jewell age 63 wins a breach of promise suit against Osmond Osmondson of Renwick for 9000 dollars in damages in district court.
Fragment advertises a mail return trial package from Engbertson's Pharmacy in Chicago for Foley's remedy line including The One and Tar Compound, Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. It asks readers to cut out the slip, mail name and address to Foley & Co. Sheffield Avenue.
Fifty boys registered for the Marshall County baby beef contest with prizes to be awarded next fall at the Marshall County and Iowa State fairs. The Fricke calf fed by Theodore Fricke of State Center, a pure bred shorthorn that placed seventh at the county fair, will compete at the International Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago next winter.
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