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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
2
A long list of social notes shows residents and visitors across Cresco Decorah Ossian and surrounding towns. It records business trips visits to relatives and friends and military service movements including Camp Dodge and Camp Gordon.
A Congregational Sunday school class of ten boys led by Mrs. W. F. Baker planted a vacant lot of one seventh of an acre for potatoes. They raised thirty bushels and earned thirty dollars for the Red Cross. Members named Bert Henning Keith Henning Darwin Algner Earl Overacker John Jackson Joe Bollinger Vern Cooley Fred Cooley Lyle Topliff Donald Blair.
Judge N. Houck arrived in West Union to preside over Fayette county's September term. He previously held court in Elkader last week and will be busy on the bench. Home friends express satisfaction that Houck's work is proving their confidence justified.
Old home friends of Mr and Mrs Theo Wold of Minneapolis grieve for the death of their son Lieut Ernest G Wold an aviator on the western front in France. He was killed August 1 while photographing north of Chateau Thierry after shrapnel struck their aircraft. Wold and Wooten died after the crash and both were given military burials by the French. He had attended the University of Pennsylvania and had recently set a record by rising 26000 feet in 34 minutes aboard a Liberty powered plane.
L L Van Horn rented ten acres of the Molden farm in Decorah township for seven dollars per acre. He broke the land planted field corn three rows popcorn potatoes and beets. Popcorn sold for fifty dollars and he has an offer of one hundred dollars per acre for the field corn. He cultivated with one horse and expects a handsome profit from his labor.
Regarded as a pioneer threshing figure, Fred J. Schoonmaker shipped the first ear of wheat from Gull Lake Sask grown on his farm Vimy Ridge. The crop yielded 27 bushels per acre and 63 pounds to the bushel, with local yields surpassing expectations.
A. S. Baker left last Friday evening for Detroit and Eveleth Minnesota for brief calls then travels to Duluth by boat for Buffalo. He plans the Thousand Islands and several New England spots to trace his family roots. The trip will focus on gathering material and visiting relatives, lasting about a month.
Sheriff Ellingson discussed with Judge Springer that there will be no grand or petit jurors for the September 23 term. The judge agreed farmers should stay home as many lawyers will be tied up with questionnaires for the 18 to 45 registrants.
Nationwide boards of instruction appoint leaders to inform men called to colors. Decorah board led by Dr. F W Conover with members Olson Haines Hogan Houck will conduct personal interviews, discuss military life and promotion, and cover camp life and duties. Talks, drills, and guidance on dependents allowances precede mobilization with 19 to 20 year olds prioritized.
Treasurer Bear forwards a Sept 7 letter from T H Burns of the Jackson Junction Winneshiek chapter reporting a successful Sept 24 picnic. A guest address by F A Schultz and auctioneering by Mr Johnson spurred a grand event with women’s handiwork and farm donations. The flag sale raised 400 dollars and net receipts reached 1,240 dollars for the Cross. A follow up money transfer will occur after final accounts.
Local markets see creamery butter at 49 to 52 cents as high prices puzzle buyers amid ample milk. An informed source notes very low cream test this year with Jersey cows yielding 22 percent butterfat versus 26 to 28 percent last year. Farmers report similar low tests and steady prices match Dubuque and Des Moines markets.
A large crowd from across the county bid farewell to boys called to training at Camp Dodge. They gathered on Main Street in Decorah then marched to Rock Island depot led by a drum corps to entrain for service. Civilian resolve mixed with hope for world peace and rejection of force. The Adams Seed Co building remodel progresses with cellar excavated and first floor work under way. Contractor Stihring expects about three months to finish barring unforeseen circumstances.
The Winneshiek County Fuel Committee urges residents who have not ordered coal or who face delays to do so now and ensure delivery. War-time shortages of boats and cars worsen the coal situation, so residents should take any available coal if their preferred type is unavailable. The committee stresses public welfare and offers help to those in need.
Gov. Harding convenes delegates from every county in Iowa on Sept. 6 1918 at the state house to discuss housing reforms. C W Reese of Des Moines chairs a twelve member panel drafting a bill to improve tenements with air light and proper toilets for healthier child development. The convention marks a first in the United States and aims to present a bill to the next legislature. Delegates become charter members of a new state housing association while resolutions push for rents not to exceed eight percent of valuation. An account of a Waterloo to Camp Dodge trip notes Red Cross gifts to troops and a barefoot boy delivering fruit and chocolates to Chester Moe. Mrs Elvie Logsdon of Winneshiek is a delegate.
Donation summary for Winneshiek Chapter with multiple contributors including Miss Clara Severson Mrs E Ford Miss Maurie Hover and Trina Halvorson unit East Madison township. Reports Second War fund payments 25 percent shares and monthly subscribers total 112.50 from Norske Selskab of Decorah and 2009 numbers noted.
Satisfaction or Money Back is the way we sell Munsingwear. It's the underwear that pleases in every detail. When once tried always worn. Prices within reach of all. Come in and let us show you Bear's.
A Cedar Rapids mail agent described a damp chilly Tuesday the 10th as the season’s first day with fires for warmth. The air’s chill penetrated, and a lone straw-hatted man was seen as evidence of the weather.
B McKinney reports his son Vere, stationed at the automobile training camp in Austin Texas, has received an offer to serve as an instructor but has not yet decided whether to accept.
The Current Events club begins its new year with a first meeting in the large courtroom of the courthouse next Monday the 16th. The event invites members to gather and discuss upcoming topics and plans.
A. R. Coffeen departs for Des Moines next week to oversee the addition of barracks at Camp Dodge. He will supervise the work and coordinate with project managers and military officials.
A bulletin reported the torpedoing of an American troop ship carrying 2240 men. The vessel was beached and all aboard were saved.
County Home Manager Gross reports August proceeds from cream and other items totaling 485.9 dollars while expenditures reach 1636.63 dollars. A large 1000 dollar coal purchase for winter is noted, offsetting the loss with future energy supply.
Drs Hall Thomas and W R Toye of the local medical board went to New Hampton on Tuesday to receive instruction about registrants under the new call. W N Pearson of Des Moines attended and met medical men from across the congressional district.
The text urges September installments of taxes to be paid to avoid interest, stressing the county needs the money. It promotes Munsingwear Union Suit underwear as economical, comfortable, and durable, claiming it suits sensitive skin and offers perfect fit.
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