Pro-German Lie Is Nailed and Red Cross Work Praised
Ben Bear of Winneshiek Red Cross chapter attended the Central division conference at the La Salle hotel on November 7 and 8. He spoke of dedicated volunteers giving full-time service, denied rumors of misused funds, and urged broader membership to reach ten thousand in Winneshiek. The report notes investigations into German pro propaganda and confirms proper distribution of prepared garments to soldiers and hospitals. Bear emphasized frugality, no rent or utilities, and the need to support Army Y M C A and allied efforts while aiding the war effort.
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Winneshiek County
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Band Wins Wisconsin On Reformant Celebration Tour
Luther College concert band enjoyed strong attendance across Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities. The Reformational celebration in Milwaukee drew seven thousand, with two choirs and a 400 voice male chorus. Encores followed as police kept order for a photo. Later, R M Harvey of Hagenback's circus announced Lowery's Greater Colored Minstrels at Decorah Grand Opera House on December 34 with a parade after the Rock Island train arrival.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church
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Chicago
Minnesota
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Cark Hagenback
Lowery
Greater Colored Minstrels
Grand Opera House
Decorah
Rock Island
Creole Beauty
Spillville School Luncheon Aids Liberty Bond Purchase
Spillville public schools held a lunch at the schoolhouse to raise funds for a Liberty bond. Domestic science girls prepared the meal under Miss Williams while the manual training boys built items for display. A large crowd bought goods, with about 135 dollars net for the bond.
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Kruchek
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N. Willett
Winneshiek Red Cross Chapter
Junior Red Cross Drives School Contributions Across County
County Superintendent H E Miller reports strong early results for Junior Red Cross in schools. Forty-six schools have donated 497.25 with many memberships from parents. funds to be allocated to separate and local chapter uses. List names participating schools and teachers with amounts. article also notes county board session and plans to transfer more mentally ill residents to the county home for cost savings.
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Evelyn Howden
Julia Kvale
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Springfield
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Oo Mai
Mis Qualley
Iton
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John Hron
Gena Espeseth
Stella Throndson
Lincoln
Loretta Kuntz
Signe Oakland
Ossian Grammar Room
McGary
Ossian 3d
Ruth Dow
Frankville
Susie Schmeltzer
Clara Bakke
Womeldorf
Elizabeth Welsh
Orleans
Emily Fitzgerald
Mary Parchman
Fremont
Kedna Haugerud
Calmar Intermediate
H. Nicholson
Conover
Lawrence Bronerud
Ridgeway
Auctioneer to Offer Sales in Frankville and Nearby Areas
R J Waters a noted young farmer from Frankville plans auctioneering and has sales booked for November 21 22 and 27 at Will Hubbell s in Frankville Bert Livingood s near Postville and Levi Hoffman s near Volney He will be assisted by cousin OC H Waters and the crew promises prompt delivery to patrons.
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Frankville
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Bert Livingood
Postville
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Volney
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A Real Minstrel Show Coming Soon At The Grand
A real minstrel show travels with a large cast, music, and vaudeville acts. Lowerys Minstrels promise 35 in the first part, top wardrobe, and a Creole Beauty chorus. Musical Kirk performs with self made instruments and smoke effects. Ed Tolliver and Clarence Powell head a famed lineup of comedians.
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Lowery
Musical Kirk
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Clarence Powell
Creole Beauty Chorus
Chicago trip trims prices on winter clothing stock
Ben Bear writes from Chicago detailing prebuys of spring clothing and large woolen orders for next winter. He claims early purchases keep suits and overcoats priced below fall values and warns competitors have raised prices. He asserts customer savings and loyalty as the aim of keeping stock unsold until now.
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Ben Bear
Join Winve shiek Chapter Red Cross at Bear's
Not a member yet join the Winve shiek Chapter Red Cross. Step in at Bear's to enroll in the Book of Honor for a $1.00 membership and contribute more if you wish.
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Obituary of Geo W Skinner Civil War veteran
Geo W Skinner a Civil War veteran died November 9 at the Marshalltown soldiers home after a brief illness. His funeral was held in Freeport at 2 PM on Sunday November 11 with Rev A R Grant officiating and interment in Freeport cemetery. Born February 18 1844 in New York he came to Decorah in 1862 and enlisted in 1863. He married Rosetta L Smith on May 7 1878 at Cresco. she died December 11 1884. He is survived by three children Frank of Galena NL Sylvia Anderson of Decorah and Luella Knabb of Monte Vista Colorado.
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Decorah
Sweaters at Last Year Prices Offer Big Saving
Local retailer touts sweaters of top makes at last year’s prices promising more than 40 percent savings. advertised as a limited time offer to attract shoppers seeking high quality garments at substantial discounts.
Bear's Specials on Overcoats in New York Apples Ad
A fall sales note advertises a carload of first class stock in varieties and urges early orders. Fred J. Rosenthal offers special coats at 20 dollars, claiming city stores charge 30 dollars for similar overcoats.
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