For Sale Local Ads Pack of Farm and Vehicle Listings
FOR SALE Used Ford car overhauled repainted in first class looking and running order Rud Bros 3011 FOR SALE Fifty acre farm five miles northwest of Decorah Enquire Mrs E J Sharp Decorah Iowa Rt 8 424 FOR SALE Male pigs Big type Poland Chinas and Improved Chester Whites Also an Aberdeen Angus bull Chas Frey Rt 2 Calmar Iowa 42 4 FOR SALE A dozen full blood Hereford bulls sired by Dexter Good stock at moderate prices C E Johnson Rt 2 Calmar Iowa Farm 3 m north of Spill ville 38 3rd FOR SALE A gt quarter of land in Southeastern D On easy terms Owners of land drafted into National army This quarter is all under cultivation Write to me for terms David Olmsted Litchville N D R3 4ltf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rud Bros
Fifty Acre
Decorah
E. J. Sharp
Iowa
Chas, Frey
Calmar
Dexter
C. E. Johnson
Rt. 2
Spillville
National Army
David Olmsted
Litchville
N. D
Bear's Store of the People advertises fair pricing
A historic Bear's Store proclaims reputation built on fair dealing and value. While competitors raise prices, the shop emphasizes low prices on suits and overcoats bought before a large market shift, selling remaining stock at marked prices and inviting customers with the boast of long standing trust and quality.
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Bear's
Prohibition Amendment Wins Amid Verification in Iowa Counties
Des Moines reports the constitutional Prohibitory amendment passed last Monday by a 304 majority though some county returns must be verified. The statewide vote neared 400000, about four fifths of eligible voters. Winneshiek surprised both dry and wet camps, while Decorah stayed close to even.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Winneshiek
Decorah
Soldier's letter from Hempstead notes departure timing
G W Payne's son Leo writes October 12 1917 from Hempstead New York reporting quarters and possible departure within days. He explains mail delays and censor rules, mentions rainy cold weather and sending a card once arrived safely, and signs off with love.
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G. W. Payne
Leo
Hempstead
N. Y
Tam
Geo
Payne
Decorah High Gains 12 to 6 Victory at Fayette
Decorah high school football quietly progressed and defeated Fayette 12 to 6 after a well matched game. Touchdowns were scored by Swezey for Decorah who sails next to Osage and later hosts Oelwein in the first home game on October 26.
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Decorah
Fayette
West Union
Decorah team:—Farrington, C.; Handy, R. G.; Hijelle, R. T
Christian
R. E
Schultz
L. G
Storla
McCauley
L. E
EB. Marsh
Q. B
F. Marah
Thomas
R. UH
Swezey
Osage
Oelwein
Cattle Shipments Open Up For Fall Market
Cattle and hog shipments to eastern markets rise briskly as railroads report volumes for the fall season. Milwaukee Road sent three cattle cars and one double deck of hogs to Chicago while Rock Island carried nine cattle cars and two double decks of hogs, totaling about thirteen cars. The writer notes the cycle of production, sale to eastern buyers, processing into bacon and other foods, and resulting local price pressures.
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Milwaukee Road
Chicago
Rock Island Road
Ossian State Bank Shows Strong Liquidity in Audit
The state banking department found Winne shiek county banks in good condition. Citizens State Bank of OssianReport deposits at 416000 with cash reserve 84894, or 43000 above legal minimum. Patrons celebrated the safe practices of its officers.
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State Banking Department
Winneshiek County
Citizens State Bank of
Ossian
Sheriff Returns From Eldora With Youth Sent to School
Sheriff Ellingson brought a young man, sentenced by the court for general offense, to the reformatory after returning home from Eldora on Tuesday. The youth was sent to school as part of the court’s disposition.
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Ellingson
Eldora
General Onetto
Reformation Fest at Luther College auditorium Decorah
The Decorah circuit of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America holds a two day Reformation festival at Luther College auditorium Saturday October 27 and Sunday October 28. Delegates and visitors are expected. sessions feature sermons cantata choruses and English language programs. Sunday morning services will be in Norwegian with addressed lectures and a Lutheran Cantata.
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Young People's Societies
Decorah
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Luther College Auditorium
Lutheran Liberty and Loy- Bie
Saga
C. K. Preus
the City of God
H. Alex. Mathews
Carlo A. Sperati
A. M. Rovelstad
Ahlert Larson
Tilman Hanson
Obituary for Mrs Kittel Severson in Big Canoe church
Mrs Kittel Severson obituary notes her death after a stroke and years of care. Born 1840 in Wisconsin, she lived 64 years in Winneshiek County Iowa area. Survived by husband Kittel Severson and nine children Austin Maland Halvor Maland Marie Elizabeth Maland John Severson Theoline Garden Ida Nelson Randy Oscar and Clara Severson. Funeral at Big Canoe Church with many relatives and flowers. sincere thanks extended.
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Kittel Severson
Big Canoe Church
Anna Terten Severson
Waukesha Co
Wis
Torger
Karl Luros
Winneshiek Co
Towa
Hesper Township
John A. Maland
Austin J. Maland
Halvor J. Maland
Thief River Falls
Minn
Marie
Elizabeth Maland
Canton
John 8. Severson
Edmore
N. D
Theoline
C. Garden
Billings
Mont
Ida
H. E. Nelson
Crookston
Randy Oscar
Clara
C. H. Nelson
Grand Forks
N.D
Ole Maland
Minneapolis
M. A. Maland
Mr. Friswold
Rushford
Henry Severson
Stoughton, Wis
Kittel . Severson
Marie Maland
DR. H. Ernelson
Oscar Severson
Clara Severson
Man from Wicklow at Grand Opera House Delivers Warm Entertaining Show
Inclement weather kept many away from Fiske O'Hara's entertainment last Thursday night but a loyal audience braved the storm to enjoy The Man from Wicklow at the Grand Opera House. O'Hara's songs and the play's lively comedy and heart interest combine for a satisfying evening of vaudeville-like fare.
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Fiske O'Hara
Guenge
Wicklow
O'Hara
Nolan's Polang China Sale Near Decorah
Announcement of J. F. Nolan's pure bred Poland China swine sale scheduled for Wednesday October 24 at the Nolan farm five miles northwest of Decorah. Nolan has built up a high quality herd through years of improvement and offers surplus stock for sale with confidence in their value to buyers. Buy a Bond Engraved in America or You May Wear One Forged in Germany. Highest cash price at Perum's Market.
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Poland
J. F. Nolan
Nolan Farm
Decorah
Nolan
America
Germany
New Liberty Loan Move Aims at School Bond Purchases
Dr H H Green started a movement to enlist school children in Liberty Bond purchases aiming for a state wide campaign. Decorah high school led by buying a fifty dollar bond and youths signing on as framed mounts, with County Superintendent H E Miller canvassing county schools to fund bonds via loans or school entertainments. Subscriptions spread to Calmar Ossian Fort Atkinson Spillville Castalia Ridgeway Hesper and Ossian parochial schools, with Winneshiek county schools expected to follow.
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H. H. Green
Iowa
Decorah High School
A. M. Deyoe
Green
H. E. Miller
Miller
Calmar
Ossian
Fort Atkinson
Spillville
Castalia
Ridgeway
Hesper
St. John's Parochial School
St. Wenceslaus
Ossian Parochial School
Winneshiek County
Car stolen in Minneapolis recovered in North Dakota
Last July Harry Baker bought a Buick roadster in Minneapolis. On the first day of ownership the car was stolen while he mailed a letter. Garages offered rewards. A North Dakota garage owner notified Arthur Baker in Detroit Minnesota that a car matching the description had been oiled. Sheriff and Arthur located it in extreme northwestern North Dakota. Russell Baker drove it to Minneapolis where Harry serves at Camp Dodge. The car was found in good condition.
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Harry Baker
A. C. Baker
Minneapolis
Northwest
Minot
Arthur Baker
Detroit
Mino
Arthur
North Dakota
Russel Baker
Des Moines
Harry
Camp Dodge
Big Discount on Edison Phonographs and Records
A local store advertises a special discount to clear out Edison phonographs and records. Parman's Drug and Jewelry Store invites customers to visit to save money on these goods.
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Edison
Parman’s Drug and Jewelry
Bad Farm Fire Destroys Two Barns Near Decorah
A fire on the Peter O. Bakke farm six miles southeast of Decorah in Frankville township destroyed two large barns with hay and damaged a creamery building, totaling over $2,000 in loss. The origin remains a mystery though spontaneous combustion is unlikely. Insurance with the Norwegian Mutual Protective Association covered about 75 percent of barn values. Fire discovered about 5:30 p.m. and ended around 7 p.m. Neighbors saved the home and minor structures.
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Peter O. Bakke
Decorah
Frankville
Bakke
Norwegian Mutual Protective Association
Local Fuel Committee Appointment Letter in 1917
A letter dated October 8 1917 from Chas Webster of the Federal Fuel Administration informs three men in Winneshiek county Iowa that they are to join the local fuel committee. It outlines duties to investigate dealer prices and report supply issues, with profit limits tied to 1915 averages and the July 1917 figure, plus guidance on fair pricing and publicity for the appointment.
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Waucoma
Towa
Ben Bear
Decorah
P. Odle
Calmar
M. J. Klein
Ossian
Town
Federal
Winneshirk County
Garfield
Chas
Webster
Federal Fuel Administration
For Sale Two bull calves and herd bull Duke of Spring Grove
Gilbert A. Anderson of Spring Grove Minnesota offers two bull calves about eight months old one red one roan and a herd bull named Duke of Spring Grove. Also cows and heifers. Call or write from Rt 4 Farm 245 miles north of Highlandville Iowa 40-3.
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Duke of Spring
Flora Bella Delights Hamilton Audience at Grand Opera House
The Canadian company’s Flora Bella played at Hamilton on October Sth earning high praise from the Daily Times. Rhoda Mickells led as Princess Manja with a strong soprano, supported by Russell Lennon as Prince Nicholas and a witty David Andrada. Gerald McDonald, Gertrude Selden, and Robert Buchanan added depth, with lavish scenery and a handsome chorus completing a capital entertainment.
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Hamilton
Ont
Grand Opera House
Decorah
Daily Times
Russia
Flora Bella
Rhoda Mickells
Manja
Miss Mickells
Russell Lennon
Prince Nicholas
David Andrada
Gerald McDonald
Baron Tige
Gertrude Selden
Countess Ola
Robert Buchanan
Rossett
Croup Relief Ad For Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A local advertisement urges parents with croup prone children to keep Chamberlains Cough Remedy and follow printed directions for quick relief. Sold by R A Engbertson.
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R. A. Engbertson
Adv
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