Economy and misfortunes noted in Canton area bulletin
The Canton Reporter ceases publication. Fayette county fair reports a profit of 1000 to 1200 dollars. August Hilmer kept postmaster job at New Hampton. Waterloo residents Boshoover have sixteen children. Chicken thieves spread through Buchanan county. Liquor found during Town City farm raid. Dorothy Monk becomes first Iowa girl in yeomen service. Ike Watkins sells two hogs for 85 dollars each at Rossville. Wm. Neal injured by train near Lake City. Clay County Fair annual meeting set for Sept 24 25 26 and 27. Fillmore County Beekeepers meet in Harmony. North McGregor work halted for Labor Day parade and picnic. Elkport cheese plant outputs 5000 pounds milk daily. Mrs Adolph Engstrom killed in auto turn near Aurora. George Hughes convicted for hoarding sugar pays 50 to Red Cross. Decorah post letters: Peder Pederson Ella Vick. Illinois Central offices in Fort Dodge employ 15 women in men’s roles. Nora Springs authorities arrest seven for poker. fines imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Reporter
Fayette County
Hilmer
New Hampton
Boshoover
Waterloo
Buchanan County
Town City
Dorothy Monk
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Yeomen Service
Ike Watkins
Rossville
Allamakee County
Wm. Neal
Lake City
Clay County Fair Association
Fillmore County Beekeepers’ Association
Harmony
North McGregor
Elkport
Adolph Engstrom
Aurora
George Hughes
Cedar Falls
Red Cross
Decorah
Peder D. Pederson
Ella’ Vick
Illinois Central Railroad
Nora Springs
Weekly Birth Report in Winneshiek County
The court records show 28 births in Winneshiek County for the month with a slight male majority. Readouts list parents and newborns from Aug 25 to Sept 2 across Decorah Calmar Bloomfield Burr Oak Hesper Glenwood Pleasant and other towns, naming each infant and surname.
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Court House
Winneshick County
Clarence Lechtenberg
Washington
Clarence
W. T. Blackmar
Calmar
William and
Janette Wilma
Thor Bjorg
Decorah
Wim
Crabtree
Bloomfield
Saville Fay
Henry A. Grevre
Herbert Julian
John Jacobs
Burr Oak
Edita Leora
Alfred J. Young
Hesper
County War Saving Stamp Record Praised in Decorah
Reports from many Iowa counties show strong demand abstention for cashing in war savings stamps. Decorah led Winneshiek county with scarcely any cashing, with only a few small requests, a record the article calls commendable and discourages as slackers’ behavior.
Record Apple Crop Likely Short Statewide Says Horticulturists
State horticulturists warn the Towa apple crop will be very short this year except at Decorah where A C Baker gathered twelve bushels from a single Hibernian tree. The Apricot? No. John Harter sprayed the Baker orchard this spring with surprising results as the crop nears a record.
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A. C. Baker
Decorah
Baker
John Harter
Scrap iron and paper flow from Decorah amid war drive
The Decorah area ships large amounts of scrap to munitions factories. Since May first nine carloads of scrap iron have left Decorah with an estimated half a million pounds. Seven carloads of waste paper have also been sent this year. Save your scraps they are valuable now.
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Decorah
Milwaukee Road
Rock Island
Generous Offer to Red Cross From Howard County Farm
Mrs Charles Haberly of this city offers the Red Cross chapters of Howard and Winneshiek counties a chance to enrich their coffers next year by farming forty acres on her Howard county farm. Three fourths of returns would go to Howard and the balance to Winneshiek, with Howard county residents contributing the crop. If wheat yields twenty bushels per acre, net could be about $1200 after seed and threshing allowances.
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Charles Haberly
Red Cross
Howard
Winneshiek Counties
Howard County
Winneshiek
Big Oat Crop Report From Burr Oak Farm
R M Miller of Burr Oak reports 4418 bushels of oats from 110 acres using No 105 variety. Despite poor oat quality, yield remained strong. A load of thirty sacks at Mabel weighed 2800 pounds. Miller plans to market crop as full blood Duroc Jersey swine and notes Timothy performed well at $28 per acre.
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R. M. Miller
Burr Oak
Mabel
Miller
Timothy
Thieving Ring Strikes Waukon Businesses
A Waukon gang of petty thieves targeted local businesses last week. The Minert garage cash register yielded $7, the ice cream factory 65 cents, the Citizens Savings Bank plate glass was broken for coins, Stouts Opera Inn lost $17, and the Chinese Laundry $30 was stolen. Several local youths are under suspicion.
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Waukon
Minert
Citizens Savings Bank
Stout
Opera Inn
Elderly Mrs David Breaks Hip in Rug Slip
Mrs. T. T. David, age eighty, broke her hip last Friday when a rug slipped as she crossed a room. She has been living with her sister Mrs. T. Oxley for five years and is now recovering, heard in local notices.
St Benedicts Catholic Church to be dedicated Thursday
The dedication of St Benedicts Church will occur Thursday September 19 under Arch bishop Keene with several local priests assisting. The Dubuque college choir will participate in the musical program and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Keene
Dubuque College
Sunday fishing event brings many to Decorah
The Decorah fishers enjoyed a delightful Sunday outing with varied luck but all reporting a good time and enthusiasm for the sport. The day drew a crowd of anglers with several catching fish while others enjoyed the pleasant conditions.
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Decorah
War order lands at Franklin Brice plant for lemon extract
The Franklin Brice company lands its first war order, delivering 8,000 bottles of lemon extract worth about $30,000, equating to roughly 125 barrels. The firm says it can fill the order within a reasonable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Brice Company
We Have Sold Many Fall Suits Far From Decorah
The store touts its large stock of better clothing and cheap prices, claiming customers travel thirty to forty miles to shop. It emphasizes square dealing, guaranteed satisfaction, and easy refunds if goods are unsatisfactory.
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Decorah
Green Tomatoes as A Fall Crop For Frying And Stews
A short guide on using green tomatoes after frost, including frying slices, browning with crumbs or egg, combining with onions, and stewing. It provides simple recipes with quantities for fried green tomatoes and a cream sauce variant, noting flavor and serving ideas.
Weekly Weather Report Notes Mild Week and Frost Risk
The past week had three clear days and three days above normal with an average max of 68 degrees, 5.5 below the general average and 2.5 higher than last year. Intermittent rain fell on two days totaling 1.98 inches while cloudy nights helped avert severe frosts. It remains unclear if danger has passed. A year ago frost on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings dampened hopes for the 1917 corn crop.
Red Cross Shipments to Central Headquarters
Winneshiek chapter on Wednesday the 11th sent another shipment to central headquarters Case No. 68 96 olive drab helmets 35 grey helmets Case No. 69 48 winter pajamas 30 winter bed shirts 8 summer bed shirts
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Winneshiek Chapter
Central Headquarters
Nearing the Fighting Line in France
Decorah friends and relatives report the safe arrival in France of Lieu tenants Lester Gorder F E Biermann James B Whalen Harry Conover Ken McGrevey Olaf Queal Chas Carolan and Hans Anderson during the past week their status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
France
Lester Gorder
F. E. Biermann
James 8. Whalen
Harry Conover
Ken McGrevey
Olaf Queal
Chas, Carolan
Hans Anderson
Members Named for Winneshiek Pig Club Applications
A list of new members for the Winneshiek County Pig Club is announced with names across Fort Atkinson Hesper Springfield Decorah Canoe Jackson Junction and Mary Ryant areas. Each applicant has pledged for a pig and additional joiners are expected to be reported later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Winneshiek County Pig Club
Fort Atkinson
Bert Schissel
Anton J. Schmitt
Fred Einwalter
Hesper
Geo. Foltz
Springfield
Swen Towson
Frankville
Publicity Committee Formed for Fourth Liberty Loan
By authority from C. H. McNider director of the federal district the Winneshiek County Liberty Loan publicity panel is announced with Ben Bear as chairman and members E. C. Bailey John McAndrews R. B. Bergeson John Griebel T. F. Schmits Ossian and S. R. Yager Calmar named to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. McNider
Tth Federal District
Fourth Liberty Loan
Ray Algyer
Winneshiek County
Ben Bear
E. C. Bailey
John McAndrews
R. B. Bergeson
John Griebel
T. F. Schmits
Ossian
S. R. Yager
Calmar
Knotted Cord Table Runner Made for Red Cross
In the Ben Bear store a table scarf by C. A. Hendrickson of the Raase Haugen Home is on display. It is a white cord piece not knitted, formed by three knotted squares totaling 3,504 knots with 48 knots joining the squares. Time to complete was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
C. A. Hendrickson
Raase Haugen
Winneshiek Red Cross
Cabbage Onion Potatoes Shipments Rise in Local Freight
Fifteen cars of cabbage onions and potatoes were shipped Friday and the same number Saturday. The prior week totaled 93 cars, with demand limited only by available cars. The local truck business is growing to mammoth proportions.
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St. Ansgar Enterprise
Sam Barth Delivers Seed Crop to Adams Seed Co at $42.50 Acre
Last Saturday Sam Barth delivered to Adams Seed Co about eight acres of seed rye at an average price of 42.50 per acre. The crop yielded 498 pounds per acre and brought in a neat sum.
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Sam Barth
Adams Seed Co
Corporal Hargreaves Promoted and Clerk in Company
A letter from Corporal Robert Hargreaves to Mr and Mrs J J Hargreaves informs them of his promotion to corporal and his appointment as clerk of his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hargreaves
Robert
Grand Meadow Farm Holstein Auction and Cough Remedy Ads
Auction notices for Grand Meadow Farm Holstein Fr iesian dairy herd at auction in September list R. A. Engbertson as ady, with F. L. Williams and GEO Waters as auctioneers. Separate ads tout Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and croup, with testimonials from Wyn Scruby and Miss Sara Westen. Also references Foley products and a Calcutta steel foundry project.
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Grand Meadow Farm
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promoted by Newark Advertiser
A Newark Indiana buyer lauds Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming they regul arize bowels ease stomach upset and improve liver tone after trying many brands. J G Gaston of Newark endorses the product as the best cathartic tablet made sold by R A Engbertson Adv. Also note a Frankville Community Fair events listing with agricultural exhibits on September 21 starting 2 PM.
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J. G. Gaston
Newark
Ind
R. A. Engbertson Adv
Bear's claims fit and price amid 43 years of clothing service
Bear's boasts forty three years of experience and best fitting, reasonably priced suits. A cat ad offers a young mouser for farmers via the Republican office. Episcopal church invites all to a fifteen cent luncheon at the Rectory Thursday afternoon.
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America
Bear
the Episcopal Church
Local Notes From Bavera District September 1918
Leonard Johnson on sick list last week. Ten Bimers and family spent Sunday at Festina. Lewie Gronlie visited Sven Toveon. Monrad Nygaard stayed with Sigurd Toveon. Residents attended dance in Calmar. School opened in District No. 2 with Miss Clarissa Rovang as teacher. Mrs. Ludwig Johnson returned from Arcadia Wisconsin. Neighbors joined in fire damage at Tenry Heiman’s stacks during threshing. Weasel Lansing and family hosted company. Lorentz Meyer returns to resume school duties after vacation.
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Leonard Johnson
Festina
Lewie Gronlie
Sven Toveon
Monrad Nygaard
Sigurd Toveon
Ravena
Calmar
Hiller Holten
Helmer Johnson
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Decorah by Terry’s Company
A Decorah run of Uncle Tom's Cabin presented by Terry’s excellent company features a strong cast, high quality scenic and electrical effects, and three bands for a top national drama presentation. The show is advertised for one performance on Friday September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Ward Beecher Stowe
Terry
Terry Company
Decorah
Keep Your Chickens Within an Enclosure
Decorah Iowa August 31 1918 by section 7 of ordinance number XXXIII city ordinances of Decorah a fine is provided for allowing domestic animals or poultry to run at large any person who shall permit any of the domestic animals including fowls named in this ordinance to run at large or off the property of its owner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than 100 dollars or to be committed to the county jail for up to 30 days many complaints are coming that chickens run on gardens and fields destroying vegetables all persons are notified that a warrant of arrest will be issued when proper complaint is filed and the offender brought in for trial government requests urge self control Mayor Ellis J Hook 36-2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Ellis J. Hook
When Children Start to School Health Cautions and Ads
When Children Start to School, coughs and colds rise with seasons. Prompt treatment may keep children healthy and reduce missed time. Foley's Honey and Tar is a home remedy available from R. A. Engbertson. Our Hats and caps boast a fine selection for men, young men, and boys at Bear's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley’s
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Lapparel
Bear
Church Announcements From Local Congregations
Congregational service led by M Willett with sermons on The Nature of Christ's Authority and The Unexpected in Christ's Method for His Church plus quartet music. Methodist service by A R Grant at 10 30 a m with topic Gods Financial Plan for the Church and evening sermon Who is on the Lord's. Christian Science Freeman building hosts service at 10 45 a m and Sunday school at 12 with Midweek meeting Wednesday 8 p m lesson Substance and reading room hours daily except Sunday.
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M. Willett
Quartette
Methodist Episcopal
A. R. Grant
Epworth Ranipe
Christian Science—Freeman
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Powers
Bear's
Weekly Weather Report
The
Pig Club
Liberty Loan Publicity Committee
Corporal Hargreaves
Wyn. Scruby
F. L. Williams
Postville
Towa
GEO
Waters
Sara Westen
Belvidere
Foley
Ady
Foley & Co
Sheffield Am
Chicago
Ill
Bavera
Uncle Tom
Alice Brady
Mody
Ma Magazine and War Review
Mary Pickford
Amarilly
Clothesline Alley
Fatty” Arbuckle
E.j.parman
Meritos Remedies
F. A. Germann
Ley Rd
Willard
Peter Johnson & Sons
Tte
A.B. Bailey
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