PURELY PERSONAL. Gossman and many local visits
Purely personal notes from a Ledger tolling page list Miss Gertrude Gossman visiting friends in Dubuque and Helmer Vick returning from Minneapolis. Numerous brief mentions follow of Misses and Mrs. visiting relatives, medical visits, and travel to Creco Rochester Emmons Ossian Ridgeway and other towns for short stays, family visits, or shopping trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Gossman
Dubuque
Helmer
Vick
Minneapolis
D. H. Clamor
Hopkinton
Adolph Johnson
Prairie du Chien
Mary
Hannah Lee
Rochester
R. Tillman Hanson
Emmons
Minn
Minnie Kelly
Cresco
Je l L. Moen
Ossian
Ned Vance
Selmer Narum
Lawndale
Christine Tollefson
Elgin
Mary Bones
Riceville
Weaver
Stella Hoffman
Mary Stoskopf
P. Dahl
Barth
Mason City
Pym
Mary Courtney
Philip
Preston
Marie Haugen
Olaf Thompson
Camp Dodge
Irvin Halvorson
Lawler
M. J. Holvorson
G. E. MacReynolds
Minnapolis
H. M. MacReynolds
Norma Storla
Camp Farrigut
Henrytz
Ridgeway
Decorah
Walter Blakeman
Walter N. Drake
Burlington
Navy Seeks Recruits Across Multiple Trades
Navy recruiting stations urge applicants for apprentice seamen, motor boat and gas engine experts, cabinet makers for aviation, wireless operators, cooks and bakers. Local offices listed in Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Terloo, Mason City, Fort Dodge, Oak and Burlington.
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Navy
Navy Aviation Corps
Des Moines
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Terloo
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Oak
Burlington
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Rally in Winneshiek County
Winneshiek County reports its Second Liberty Loan subscriptions based on bank filings as of October 22. Over $2,000 from the Army and Navy Y M C A fund is forwarded to state headquarters. Local committees including Calmar’s E C Meyer and Fort Atkinson’s F J Pouska and others report strong contributions. Decorah and nearby townships show broad support with Decorah city adding over $700 and Genwood Decorah areas nearing $400. six townships under T A Jayne contribute solidly.
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Winneshiek County
Army and Navy
W. F. Baker
E. C. Meyer
Calmar
Fort Atkinson
F. J. Pouska
Anthony Schreiber
Jos. Sindelar
Julius Chekal
Wm. Einwalter
G. A. Bieber
Fort
Nee
Genwood
Decorah
Bloomfield
Warren Hoyt
Decorah City
T. A. Jayne
Fremont
Burr Oak
Heser Township
Highland Township
Orleans Township
Bluffton Township
Canoe Township
Pleasant Township
Ridgeway Town
Lincoln Township
Ridgeway
Madison Township
Decorah Township
Side
Glenwood Township
Sumner Township
Spillvil
Mar
Spillville
Singfield
Nkville
Jackson Township
Atkinson Town
Washinm Township
Ft. Atkinson
Ossian Town
Tonnsdenan
Military
Ossian Castilia
Castalia
Winneshiek
Not a Meaningless Committee in Winneshiek Coal War
Winneshiek County forms a real coal committee led by C. P. Ode Calmar M J Klein Ossian and Ben Bear Decorah to survey all county coal dealers. The panel serves to report to Chas Webster state fuel administrator and coordinate shipments. Wholesale dealers have been warned past due coal must move, improving distribution though supply remains short for growing needs.
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Winneshiek
Winneshiek County Fuel ‘Committee
C. P. Ode
Calmar
M. J. Klein
Ossian
Ben Bear
Decorah
Chas. Webster
Twe
Our First Snowfall
Readers observed Monday night snowfall totaling about half an inch from 9 to 10 pm. The event, earlier than typical, left ground glistening but melted by noon. residents noted fur outfits and many expected not a full winter start.
Change in the Winneshiek hotel sale to Sanderson
A deal closed this week saw N L Bailey sell his interest in the Winneshiek hotel to W T Sanderson of Owatonna Minnesota. Sanderson, owner of the Owatonna House, will take charge on the first of January as Bailey pursues earlier plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Bailey
Winneshiek
W. T. Sanderson
Owatonna
Minn
Sanderson
Owatonna House
Minnesota
Sion
Blanket advice from exemption board member at Camp Dodge
Mr J Hf Bradish of the exemption board after visiting Camp Dodge Des Moines suggests every called man bring a warm blanket. With 24 000 to 30 000 men arriving shortages may occur, and unused blankets can be sent home. The message urges the boys to remember this.
Decorah Aid Society elects officers at meeting
The Catholic Aid Society of Decorah elected officers for the coming year. Elected were Mrs. H. J. Hutchinson as President, Mrs. H. W. Hilas as Vice President, Miss M. Powers as Secretary, and Mrs. Hess as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Aid Society of
Decorah
H. J. Hutchinson
H. W. Hilas
M. Powers
Hess
The Function of the Stomach Found in Class
A teacher asks students to name the function of the stomach while examining the class crg. The prompt centers on a classroom moment about identifying the stomach function.
Hymenal weddings unite Monson Ask in Glenwood and Dahlen Gallagher at Waukon
In Glenwood Lutheran church Oscar Monson and Minnie Amelia Ask wed with Rev S A Searvie officiating. Oscar, son of C Monson, works in Decorah's job department. Minnie is daughter of O C Ask. In Waukon Miss Estella Dahlen and Maurice Gallagher married, with Maurice from J T Gallagher's family, a long established Allamakee county line. After a honeymoon in Des Moines and Rock Island they will settle on the groom's Hanover Prairie farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Norwegian Lutheran Church
Oscar Monson
Minnie Amelia Ask
S. A. Searvie
C. Monson
Decorah
Waukon
Estella Dahlen
Maurice Gallagher
Andrew Dahlen
Glenwood Townships
Sota A Co
J. T. Gallagher
Yaukon
Allamakee County
Des Moines
Rock Island
Gallagher
Hanover Prairie
Chain Party Raises Funds at Red Cross Benefit
Citizens gathered at the courthouse to hear the chain entertainment report, a Red Cross benefit that aimed for $1,000. Fifty ladies each entertained four others, charging a quarter, with 800 expected to repeat and reach 3200 more. In two hours the chain sold out, netting $448.85 in proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Red Cross
Lyceum Course Opens Tonight at Grand Opera House
The Decorah Lyceum presents the Faust ora Singers at 8:15 PM, a mixed quartet plus pianist delivering a high class concert. Lead tenor Christian Mathisen, with strong fellow artists, promises an enjoyable evening. Single admission 50 cents, season tickets $1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Lyceum
Faust Ora
Grand Opera House
Christian Mathisen
Chautauqua
Rural Leaders Back Liberty Bonds Drive
S. O. Hegland, a northern Story county pioneer and capitalist, subscribed for a half thousand dollar Liberty bond for each of his twelve grandchildren, made out in their names. Sheriff Ellingson of Winneshiek joined in, buying fifty dollar bonds for each of his ten children and one hundred dollars for himself and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Hegland
Story County
Roldhd
Ellingson
Winneshiek
Des Moines Women Open Hoyt Sherman Clubhouse Sundays
The Des Moines Women’s Club announces their Hoyt Sherman Place clubhouse at 15th Street and Woodland Avenue will open every Sunday afternoon and evening to U S soldiers and their friends. Club members hope Camp Dodge men will give them a chance to contribute to their comfort and pleasure during city visits.
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The
Des Moines
Window dressing winner nets $50 prize at Hexom store
In Water town Massachusetts Phil Hexom won a $50 prize in a window dressing display staged by Shawmut Rubber Co. The contest showcased their products in Hexom store windows, marking Hexom among leading display artists in major city shops. Cheese Day urged on October 27 with Cream Cheese variety options and packaging choices from Fred J. Rosenthal’s. A sale on caps from IZAR’S offered at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Rubber Co
Watertown
Mass
Phil. Hexom
Mr. Hexom
War taxes hit moving picture theatres in new law
The new war tax law takes effect in a week, charging film makers half a cent per foot and theatres a cent per ten cent unit. At the Star Theatre a 3500 foot night could cost 17.50, forcing price hikes or smaller shows. The Lyric and Star fear closures, with patrons unhappy and time to decide. जगह Decorah faces long evenings without cinema as operators weigh options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture Theatres
Star Theatre
Relf
The
Star
Horn
Miss Larsen
the Lyric
Decorah
Corn Trophy To Return For County Competition
Arrangements are underway to offer the Winneshiek county corn trophy again in January at Ames with the Short Course and corn exhibit. Fremont Anderson won it last, the Short Course prize left Ames previously, and it has not been offered since. The cup was created by the Winneshiek County Corn Growers' Association and Spaulding & Co. of Chicago designed it. Growers are advised to select their best seed corn samples for entry once details are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Fremont Anderson
Ames
Winneshiek County Corn Growers’ Association
Spaulding
Catholic church work near end as masons plan move
Work on the new Catholic church nears completion this week, with George Schulze guiding the remaining masons to split and head to Vinton for another project. The note indicates a crew transition after finishing current duties and then starting a new job in Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schulze
Vinton
Decorah farmer buys milk route from N C Aschem
C W Teske a progressive farmer near Decorah has purchased N C Aschem s milk route and will take charge on November 1. The deal adds a local dairy operation to Teske s holdings and expands the route network in the Decorah area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Teske
Decorah
N. C. Aschem
No Charge Concert At Luther College Auditorium
The committee announces there will be no charges for the concert held at Luther College auditorium Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College Auditorium
Reserved Seats at the Star for large parties
The Star offers reserved seating for parties of ten or more on weeknights except Saturdays with no extra charge. R. J. Relf, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
R. J. Relf
Liberty Day address stirs Winneshiek crowd at Grand Opera House
Peder Pederson of Grundy county, a Danish speaker, wins audience with homely eloquence on Germany's aggression and U S entry into war after Lusitania sinking. He cites China mission clashes and pledges for Siblings bands. Subscriptions follow as "America" and the Star Spangled Banner are performed by local singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Peder Pederson
Grundy County
Grand Opera House
Pederson
Germany
United States
Lusitania
China
Loyal Watcoma Meeting Supports Liberty Loan Drive
In Watcoma a largely attended Monday mission meeting urged immediate support for the Liberty loan. Father O'Hara spoke earnestly and urged contributions. A pledge of about $22 was recorded, reflecting strong local loyalty from Watcoma and its 449 residents. Separately, Mrs. St. Clair Stobart, the British hospital organizer in Serbia, will lecture in Decorah on Nov 5 to aid the Serbian Red Cross fund. Reserved seats cost 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watcoma
Father O'Hara
R. Ainsworth
West Union
Waucoma
St. Clair Stobirt
Scutari
Kraguievatz
Decorah
Decorah Lyceum Committee
Grand Opera House
Bear's clothing advertises value men’s suits and jackets
The retailer proclaims best money can buy quality clothing with reasonable prices. It notes direct-from-manufacturer sourcing and mentions $13.75 and $15.00 suits. Also touts wool lined overcoats purchased before a price surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Big Discount on Edison Phonographs and Records
Parman's Drug and Jewelry Store offers a special discount to close out Edison phonographs and records. Customers are urged to visit to save money on purchases. The ad also notes high cash payments for Reum's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Parman
Liberty Bonds Exchange Delay Planned by Bank
The National Bank of Decorah informs subscribers to the First Liberty Loan that the Federal Reserve Bank has asked them to hold certificates until November 15, when New Four Percent Bonds will be delivered. Those preferring 3 3 4 percent bonds can be supplied on request. Second Liberty Loan subscribers paying in full will receive bonds in a week or ten days. Constipation and headaches noted with a Dean's Regulets ad at 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
THE
National Bank OF Decorah
Piano tuning and repair orders at Desorah Music Shop
Desorah Music Shop advertises piano tuning and repair services with all work guaranteed. The notice is signed by 42-tf John R. Thorson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desorah Music Shop
John R. Thorson
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