We and Our Neighbors News Roundup
Local notes report Postville organizing a permanent band Elkader forming a 24 member home guard Waukon post office now an accounting station and a $14 000 fire loss on a Humboldt area farm A fish car deposited bass crappies and pike into the Turkey river at Elgin Reports of spurious checks by a man calling himself Willis Greeley at McGregor and auction sales at Waverly Read of flood and accident deaths including Henry Schewe Northwood and waterway drownings at McGregor. railway and harvest events across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J
Lickiss
Arlington
John Yancey
Hart-Parr Company
Charles City
J. A. Laughlin
Northwestern Road
Ames
Iowa
John Howes
Weimerslage
New Albia
Inman and Son
New Albin
Lansing
Buy Fish Caught Near Your Home
A November article in Woman's Home Companion urges buyers to favor fish caught in local waters. It argues local fish are freshest and cheapest, and recommends housewives experiment to find preferred local options and then stick with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
November Woman’s Home Companion
Iowa Breeds Superior Belgian Horses At State Fair
Belgian horses exhibited at the state fair showcase Iowa's breeding progress. Judges praise the Iowa bred drafters for improved form, better action, and greater class than older imported stock. The exhibit supports the claim that Iowa is a stronghold for the breed and essential for its future preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Towa
How to Make the Dairy Pay in Winter
A writer in October Farm and Fireside explains winter dairying hinges on simulating pasture with succulent feed and silage as a grass substitute. Freedom for animals matters, modern swinging stanchions help, but avoid darkening barns with partitions. Direct sunlight brings warmth and cheer beyond paint.
Frankville Opens Plan for New One Story Brick Bank
The contract for the Frankville bank building is let to Henry Olson of Frankville for 5100 dollars. The bank will be capitalized at 15000 dollars and will have about 45 stockholders. Constipation mentions various symptoms and a medical ad ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankville
Henry Olson
County News item embeds many social calls from 1917
October 15 1917 notes show the county with numerous visits and callers. Names include Lloyd Larson Abbie Holstad Sophie Kvale John Fulson Mrs G Blekeberg and many Fulsaas and Bakken family members. Decorah visits, Ridgeway shopping, hospital trip for Nels Fulsaas, and Elisabeths—no major events, just social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Larson
Martin Haga
Abbie Holstad
Henry Howden
Sophie
Julia Kvale
John Fulsons
Anton Skaalin
Decorah
Albert Fulsaas
Ridgeway
Christine
Inga Myran
J. Fulsans
Hilda Bakken
Alfred Gilbertson
Sophie Kvale
Gilbert Thompson
Katherine Thompson
G. Thompson
Dr. Stabo
A. L. Haakenson
John
Ove and
Elvin
C. O. Blekeberg
Ole Ramstad
Tina Olson
Tom Olson
Ford Bakken
Robert
Grandpa Bakken
Albert Bergan
Enos Bergan
Ole Tveter
John Fulsaas
Carl Haga
T. Vold
Gust E. Bakken
Johnson
Norma
Sander Thompson
Nels Fi
Geneva
Skadeland
Fred Nelson
Ole Fulsans
Even Peterson
J. Fulsaas
Ida Bakken
Nels Fulsaas
Sweden's Predicament and the German Ore Treaty
Sweden is bound by a 1911 treaty to export 5,000,000 tons of high phosphorus iron ore annually to Germany. The International News Service cites an authoritative Swedish source. Negotiations in Washington seek provisions for Sweden's population. Sweden can only win relief by halting ore shipments to Germany, a crisis affecting Sweden, not the United States, as ore used for shells endangers American lives and workers’ sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Germany
International
Washington
Vance McCormick
United States
Plans to Control Leading Foods Under Wilson Proclamation
The food administration moves to have government control start November 1 over twenty key foodstuffs. Merbert Hoover holds authority by presidential proclamation to license manufacture storage importation and distribution of staples including flour bread potatoes meats sugar milk butter canned foods rice and more. Farmers and small dealers are exempted. The step aims to curb profiteering hoarding and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
America
Merbert Hoover
Wilson
Women Suffer Backache From Kidney Trouble
Women of all ages suffer backache and aches from overworked kidneys. Deranged kidneys cause swollen ankles sore muscles and rheumatic pains. Foley Kidney Pills are presented as good medicine for kidney trouble and Engbertson's body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Engbertson
Receipts of Cattle Larger in First Eight Months 1917
The Department of Agriculture reports cattle receipts rising in the first eight months of 1917 versus 1916, while hogs and sheep receipts decrease. August figures show 1,705,812 cattle, 1,717,655 hogs, and 1,453,176 sheep received across 46 stockyard cities, compared with the prior August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Small Bills Issuance Expanded by New Law
The President approves a bill easing currency shortages by allowing national banks to issue up to 25000 in one and two dollar notes. Since specie payments resumed on January 1, 1879, banks could not issue smaller denominations beyond five dollar notes. The act removes the prior limit restricting the share of five dollar notes in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Neighborhood Endorsements for Foley's Honey and Tar
Mrs. Anna Pelzer of 2526 Jefferson St Omaha Nebraska writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured her daughter's cold. She notes neighbors including Mrs. Benson used it for herself and their family. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pelzer
Jefferson St
Omaha
Neb
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Decorah Woman
Mrs. Ed Ostenson of Decorah reports kidney trouble with backache and dizziness eased after using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Wangler's Pharmacy. She says the pills greatly relieved her symptoms and advises others to use the same remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Ed. Ostenson
W. Main St
Decorah
Wangler
Estray Notice of Two Yearling Cattle in Decorah Township
Taken up Sept 17 1917 by John J Rosa of Decorah Township Winneshiek Iowa two yearling estrays described as a black steer with white belly and a white spot on left hind leg and a red heifer with white belly and tail brush. both hornless and weighing about 650 and 625 pounds respectively Notices posted Sept 27 in three public places. no change shown as of returns filed by Justice H F Barthell and County Auditor Oscar Winger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rosa
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Towit
H. F. Barthell
Justice of the Peace of
Oscar Winger
Notice of Appointment of Executors for Andrew P. Ask Estate
Exexutrix and executor duly appointed for the estate of Andrew P. Ask late of Madison township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors must make payments within legal time. Executors: 40 Rine Ask and C. K. Ness. Dated Decorah Iowa Sept 29 1917. Attorney W. M. Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew P. Ask
Madison Township
Winneshiek
C. K. Ness
Decorah
Iowa
W. M. Strand
Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes October 1 1917
The Decorah Iowa county board reconvened at 1 30 pm on Monday October 1 1917 with all members present except Williams to discuss reinstating levies and approving fund allocations including Spillville extensions and various road and light levies. They approved establishing Road Nos 1186 and 1185, reviewed quarterly reports and the clerk sheriff auditor and other county officers reports, and authorized the auditor to issue warrants for audited bills. The board set a hearing for A H Latimer Electric Franchise on October 22 1917 and appointed J P Williams and J P Kuhn to burn ballots from 1916 elections. Minutes were approved and adjourned to 1 30 pm October 3 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spillville Corporation
General Fund
Iillville Corporation
Ppilville Corporation
Light Fund
Peered Corporation
Light Levy
Gaston Corporation
Lee Corporation
J. H. Hargreaves
Decorah Corporation
Adourn
Williams
J. P. Williams
J. P. Kuhn
Board of Supervisors
A. H. Latimer
Winneshiek County
Court House
Decorah
Iowa
A. D
General County
Anne
Broghammer
Joe
Carolan
Frank
Fagerlie
John
Law
Geving
Ben
Draefont
Gardner
Arthur
Drag
Graves
Melvin
Glass & Herald
Groff
Material
Halvorson
Henry
Johnson
Adolphus
Adolph L
Labor
Adolph i
Klema
Jos
Langaas
John O
John O. & Others
Matter
Martinson
Ole
Draggin
O'Brien
L. P
Damage
Oehler
Canonesers County Motor Vehicle Fund
Bergman Ernest & Others
Colman Lumber Co
Dahlen, Gant
Graham
Eetrehese
J. M
Johnson, Peter & Sons
Middlebrook
W. F
Matthews
Tom
Oehler & Hiller
Materia
Robinson
J. A
Hans Renans
Duffy
W. C
Marte
Hanson
Daly
J. J
Lucile Klopp
Wee
Mary Moznett
Hoskins
M. R
Hiubek
Adolph
Ringdahl
Mre
M. Boggsse
Rosenthal
Emil
Perry Rima
True
Mat
Armsvold
Rerka
Joseph
Dalaker
Harold
Emery
A. M
Glen
Olson
Peterson
Julius von
She Hwinkel
A. F
Rubly
Edw. B
Ringoe Elmer
Traaen
Edward
Teetshorn
Oliver
Tinium
Otto
Pose AK Winger
Morton
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claim
A testimonial ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a powerful tonic and blood builder. It describes a woman recovering from abscess and supposed consumption after using the medicine, claiming renewed health and thanking Dr. Pierce. The copy emphasizes herbal content, lack of alcohol, and availability from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Pierce
Sioux City
Iowa
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Mifflin Houghton Co
Claude
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Charley
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Epee Court House
Parrott Matt & Sons Co
Itecords
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Callender
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Jh A
Repairs Court Case
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Dennis
Issecseervrrereneerestones
Dickson, Wm
Witanes Grand Jury
Apipunvems Ellingson
Otol Penenerrneenenerrennnerepenensenennannansnnene Educational Supplies Co
Coupe Houho Ceevenemrermes Groff, Eee & Son
Coupe House
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Pris- Upper Iowa Power C
Oscar
Preston
Minn
Isinouri
Fillmore County
W. D. Baker
Mina
West Water Street
N. H. Adams
Gouraud
Ferd. T. Hopkins & Son
New York
M. J. Soukup
Timothy
the Adams
E. H. McMasters
Acar
Ae Glasses
PRG
Atom Oil
Winneshiek Hotel
Decorah State Bank
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
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