Local auction aids Red Cross at Glenwood Ben Bear sale
The Glenwood and Frankville charity auction held at the Ben Bear corner last Saturday raised 247.20 for the Red Cross. Col. Goodno led the event starting about 1 30 pm with a can of raspberries as the first item, bidding moved through canned fruit seed grain corn poultry and more with fair prices and some resale benefiting the cause. A new wagon box sold for 20 50 and a barrel of apples brought 4 75 amid a good crowd and steady interest as patriots sought to aid a real need.
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Glenwood
Frankville
Ben Bear Corner
Red Cross
Col. Goodno
Gillis Oehler
Patriotism and Profit Drive Meat Drive in War Time
The International Live Stock Exposition urges producers to boost beef pork and mutton output to feed the army civilians and allies. It argues patriotism and profit align as the nation faces unprecedented meat demand and the need to subordinate private interests to public need during the war.
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Richmond
Uncle Sam
Food Administration
Chi
Elevation comparisons show Cresco highest in district
The October report from the state weather bureau lists altitudes for towns in the district with Cresco at 1300 feet and Elkader at 727 feet. It also notes Fort Madison at 522 feet as the state low and Alta in Buena Vista county at 1513 feet as the high. Ridgeway sits 238 feet higher than Decorah, reflecting hilly roads.
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State Weather Bureau
Elkader
Decorah
Fayette
Mason Guy
New Hampton
Postville
Elma
Ridgeway
Cresco
Fort Madison
Alta
Buena Vista County
Business Man Conforms to Red Cross Sale Respect
A. F. Yardo stood defiant during a Red Cross sale in Shell Rock but relented after townspeople protested. He agreed to donate $125 by kneeling and kissing the flag to purchase the banner, a move described as unconstitutional yet promptly accepted by the businessman.
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A. F. Yardo
Red Cross
Shell Rock
Accident Claims Life of 19YearOld S Clinton Son
Don Leedham 19, son of City Auditor Frank W Leedham of Clinton, was accidentally shot through the heart while hunting Sunday. He was pushing a boat from the shore when his gun accidentally discharged. His brother Dr Henry Leedham serves as a lieutenant in the dental corps at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
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Don Leedham
Frank W. Leedham
Clinton
Henry Leedham
Dental Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Tragic Garage Accident Claims Infant Life Near Crystal Lake
William Ostmeyer backed his car from a garage at his Hancock county home and crushed his 17 months old daughter Marion Ostmeyer. The infant died almost instantly from the heavy accident.
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William Ostmeyer
Crystal Lake
Hancock County
Marion Ostmeyer
New Iowa Coal Dealer Refuses Shipment
A Ossian coal dealer refuses a Chicago coal car after it arrived. The coal administration warns of a coming famine and says it will intervene when shortages occur. Charles Webster is contacted about the incident. The dealer’s name is not disclosed.
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Des Moines Register
Ossian
Towa
Puritan Coal Company
Chicago
Winnishiek County
Ossian Coal
Charles Webster
Fred W.schneider
Hogs Lead The Nation In Iowa Production Figures
The Greater Town table shows Iowa raised 8 922 316 hogs last year, the state’s top U S figure. Within the judicial district Allamakee 64 366 Chickasaw 136 047 Clayton 140 329 Fayette 95 575 Howard 50 921 Winneshiek 106 434. Plymouth led counties with 235 452 hogs while Monroe had 29 450. If Winneshiek hogs reached 210 pounds average value would top three million dollars.
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Greater Town
United States
Allamakee County
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Winneshiek County
Chicago
Plymouth
Monroe
No Homes for Workers at Milwaukee Terminal
North McGregor reports a new Milwaukee railroad terminal has expanded all buildings driving up demand for housing. Workers from Prairie du Chien cross the river, with about 80 men coming to fill departments, crippling Prairie du Chien factories. New building plans for next summer will exceed previous years.
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North McGregor
Milwaukee Railroad
Prairie du Chien
Plass
Eagles Cause Havoc At Silver Creek Turkeys
Two eagles hunted a flock of turkeys at William Howes place on Silver Creek last week, killing two. Howe trapped both. one escaped leaving a talon behind, the other was captured and bought to prevent sacrifice. A bird cage is provided and Al Cleaves will train it to behave as a Star Spangled Banner bird.
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Waukon Democrat
Wm. Howe
Silver Creek
Democrat
al Cleaves
Jam for the Soldiers from McGregor area
The McGregor North McGregor Red Cross organized seventy five jars of jam for seventy five local men in the army. The jars, chosen from community pantry stores, are en route by parcel post as Thanksgiving remembrances.
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McGregor
McGregor-North McGregor
Miss Virginia Montgomery Falls Injuring Wrist in Cellar Accident
Miss Virginia Montgomery of Wau kon narrowly escaped serious harm last week when she slipped on cellar steps carrying a glass pitcher. Her fall broke the pitcher and severed an artery in her wrist. she applied pressure and ran for help as blood spurted to the ceiling.
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Virginia Montgomery
Waukon
Child fatally crushed in corn elevator accident
Wilbur Holmes three years old, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Holmes near Storm Lake, died after being caught in a corn elevator on his father's farm. Eyewitnesses could not save him from the fatal accident.
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Wilbur
Thomas Holmes
Storm Lake
Fifty Years Ago Decorah News Briefs and Prices
Small pox cases reported in Decorah but under control. The Republican office opens in Paine & Dickerman building. Wheat quoted 1.30 to 1.55 per bushel Nos. 1 and 2. Dressed pork prices 5.50 to 6.10. Conover accident injures two horses in Baker team. no human harm. School report from room No. 4 with students named. Molasses 80c per gallon syrup 1.00 to 1.25. Young Hyson tea 1.90 to 2.00. Sheriff Areneson names John Steen deputy sheriff. continues with Skofstad after year’s start.
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Decorah
Republican
Paine & Dickerman
B. O. Marsh
Conover
John T. Baker
Baker
May Wilson
Clara Otis
Louisa Barfoot
Morris Enright
Charley Brindell
Frank Adams
Barney Butler
Cyrus Barfoot
Young Hyson
Areneson
John Steen
John
Skofstad
Marguerite Clark Describes Entering Movies Feeling
Marguerite Clark recounts her first film work in a December American Magazine piece. She recalls intense embarrassment as crowds watched her on set with stars like Mary Pickford present, yet says the experience hardened her and now she is unfazed by spectators.
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Marguerite Clark
Moving Picture Star
Miss Pickford
Narrow Escape from Death at Electric Substation
Henry Wolf narrowly escaped fatal injury while fixing an electric line at St. Olaf after returning from Farmersburg to find the town without power. At the substation a 15,200 volt wire struck his shoulder as he pulled a switch. the current ran down his arm and knocked him backward onto a platform. The creameryman assisted and he received medical attention.
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McGregor Times
Henry Wolf
St. Olaf
Farmersburg
A Woman Blacksmith Handles Barns and Shops in Iowa
Tara A. Hawk becomes Iowa's first woman county agent and trains to master farming skills. She learns through the State Agricultural College and works in barns and shops to help men, capable at the forge and lathe and able to shoe a horse or repair a casting in Black Hawk county.
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Tara A. Hawk
Iowa
State Agricultural College
Blackhawk County
Allamakee Cheese Wins Prizes at State Dairy Congress
Allamakee county cheese entries swept prizes at Waterloo last month securing first second and third awards. James Winger scored 95 to take first, M Winger 9444 earned second, Rudolph Gerber scored 93 for third with premium of six dollars.
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Allamakee County
State Dairy Congress
Waterloo
Kelly
James Winger
Village Creek
M. Winger
Rossville
Rudolph Gerber
Cherry Mound
Seven-Year-Old Killed by Folding Couch Accident
The seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferris of North McGregor was instantly killed when a folding couch collapsed on him at home. The boy had returned from school only moments earlier and the tragedy drew immediate grief from family friends.
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Ray Ferris
North McGregor
Remedy Advice for Coughs in Children Ad
A notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough remedy for children with colds and coughs. It advertises quick relief and mentions sale by R. A. Engbertson in Ady.
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R. A. Engbertson
Ady
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