Local residents and visitors report around Decorah region
A long list of visits and travel notes shows residents like Knut Vick, M EB Price, Mrs Anton Suchan, M E Marsh, Henry Gross, B M Graham, Stratton Miller, Mrs J Hegg, Mrs T T Vick, Fred Gross, and many others making trips between Decorah Burr Oak Calmar Castalia Ridgeway and nearby towns. The items also mention teaching assignments and hospital or medical trips for several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae —Knut Vick
St.Paul
M. EB. Price
Burr Oak
Anton Suchan
Spillville
M. FE. Marsh
Henry Gross
Ulen
Minn
B. M. Graham
Stratton Miller
Calmar
J. Hegg
Cresco
Ole Lee
Minneapolis
W. A. Harvey
C. Winn
Castalia
Lillian Rudy
Bal
W. Brown
Austin
R. Dovenberg
Hans Fagerlie
A. Rustad
Emma Lomen
Albert Lea
T. Hawkins
Lili Wold
St. Olaf
Agnes Engen
J.J. Briggs
Trenton
Utah
Livingston
P. M. Jewell
Chariton
N. L. Bailey
St. Paw
G Stringer
Minn Odtet
A. Water
J.j.’Marsh
D. C. Graham
Gladys Barnes
Canton
Oak
Glen Peterson
C. F. Anderson
St. Paul
Preus
K. I. Haugen
Don
Kieron McKay
Wauooma
B. J. McKay
Felder
Wm. Holmes
Marjorie Barfoot
Farmington
Tom Holmes
EB. J. Qurtin
Louise
J. Bury
L. Bender
M. E. Church
Garner
Joe Norskard
Martha [Shein
Story City
C. J. Kirkeby
Hans Rygg
Laella
Florenceville
Iowa
Fred Schrubbe
H. T. Helgeson
Mra. J. Nelson
Milton
N. K
Herbert
E.K. Hande
Col. Chr. Brandt
Spring Valley
A. R. Nyquish
Chicago
J. S. Kittelsby
Kittelsby
F. L. North
T. A. Jayne
Burlington
J. M. Goodno
James Noble F
Bronson, Kas
Col
C. B. Goodno
the Goodnes
R. J. Novotny’s
Cyrus Barfoot
Ietcher
Dak
J. B. Fraser
Huron
Mitchell
Otto Steen
Co. K. Fifteenth Wisconsin Infantry
Wahoo
Neb
Madison
Wis
Agronomy Department Gets New Head at Adams Seed
Prof. J. A. Hendriks arrives to lead the Adams Seed Company agronomy unit in Decorah. Formerly with State College at Ames and Des Moines garden commission, he brings practical farming knowledge. The couple sets home at 503 East Main Street. Mrs. Hendriks has ties to the local agricultural short course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hendriks
State College At
Ames
Des Moines Garden Commission
Adams Seed Company
Hendriks
Iowa
Automobile Spill Near Northfield Injures Four
On Tuesday of last week while en route to the Minnesota state fair Oscar and Henry Forester Henning Berginger and John Fosberg were in a spill six miles this side of Northfield. A large car forced their auto onto loose dirt, turning over. Fosberg was thrown out while the others were pinned. Help arrived, the car was righted, and injuries were slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Oscar
Henry Forester
Henning Berginger
John Fosberg
Northfield
Forester
Fosberg
Hal J. Keeps Close To Win in Wet Minneapolis Race
Made a Good Race, E. J. Gurtin's horse Hal J. did not win the race but showed well, taking second money after winning the first two heats. The track was five inches deep and tired Hal J., while a bigger horse won the last three heats. Time 2:19% on a heavy track. dry track could have approached 2:04. Hal J. is at Milwaukee this week amid a fast field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Gurtin
Hal J
Minneapolis
Hal. J
Milwaukee
Road Committee Improves Burr Oak Road Section
The road committee of the Board of Supervisors chaired by Mr. Saxvik has done fine work on the Burr Oak road near Horace Smith's farm. A large grader has shaped the road and it will soon be dragged down to become one of the county's best stretches. Past spring and winter troubles are expected to be avoided in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Saxvik
Horace Smith
Burr Oak Road
Chicken Thieves Take Dozens Of Chickens From Farm
A farmer reports a thief took over fifty White Leghorn and White Rock hens from Frank Hess’s flock, leaving about 140 birds behind. No contact card or identification was left by the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Weiser
Frank Hess
Board of Supervisors Open September Session
The board began its September session on Monday and will likely stay through the week. They must set next year's tax levy and adjust it per changes from the executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Executive Council
Doctor to report for service at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Dr J D Hexom departs tomorrow for Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis where he is ordered to report for service as a lieutenant in the medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hexom
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Medical Corps
Nurses Training Course At Hahnemann Hospital
Miss Marie Hegner and Ardath Conrad traveled to Chicago on Saturday to enroll in the nurses training course at Hahnemann Hospital seeking professional medical education in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hegner
Ardath Conrad Wen
Chicago
Hahneman Hospital
Brunt Elected Secretary for Commercial Club
At a Monday evening meeting the Commercial Club elected I. W. Brunt as secretary to fill the two year vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
I. W. Brunt
La Perle Meritol Cucumber Cream for Skin Treatment
Cosmetic cream prepared to cure rough skin chapped hands lips face and eruptions. Leaves skin soft and smooth not greasy or sticky may be worn immediately after use. Price 25c sold at Parman's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parman’s
Decorah War Heroes Honored With Community Patriot Day
The Decorah Commercial Club plans a patriotic day for Winneshiek county troops prior to departure for Des Moines. An afternoon program includes music and a prominent speaker, a six o clock banquet, and an eight o clock theatre showing followed by a dance at Haugen hall. About seventy five soldiers will proceed to Des Moines, with invitations extended to county residents to share in the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Commercial Club
Winneshiek
Des Moines
F. W. Conover
G. F. Baker
Conover
Ben Bear
Adolph Leytze
J. H. Bradish
I. W. Brunt
H. Ber
A Bailey
J. J. McAndrews
Rol Bergeson
John Griebel
W. F. Baker
Carlo A. Sperati
Larson
Bear
T. C. Hutchinson
Elmer, Amundsen
Ecepti Igger
H. J Ni Tek
Behist
As “B. J. Parama
E. A. Waterbury
Rak
Henry Rud
W. H. Burtis
J. P. Alstad
Phil Hexom
Frank Germann
Haugen Hall
Star and Lyric Theatres
Wivneshirk County
Winneshiek County
Inspiring sight as Winneshiek men head to France
County officials returned from Des Moines after talks on acts of disloyalty. Mayor Hook described the Sunday entrainment of four thousand Fort Des Moines troops in khaki, bound for France, with Winneshiek county youths among them. Several named soldiers depart for Hempstead Mills and Long Island. one may be sent home if eye trouble worsens. Cantonment near completion for seven thousand horses arriving soon. Camp Dodge also hosted Winneshiek boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houck
Ellingson
Mayor Hook
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
France
Winneshiek County
Hempstead Mills
Mineola
Long Island
Hillef Holm
Fred Amunrud
Even Hamre
Albert ‘Lien
Halvorson
Nels Nelson
Harry Mclain
Camp Dodge
Dorchester Hosts Patriotic Day With Drum Corps
In Dorchester Allamakee county a patriotic day draws a 200 resident crowd. Speaker Hon. D. J. Murphy of Waukon will speak and the Decorah Drum Corps will be featured as a major attraction as the drum corps grows popular in northeastern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Allamakee County
D. J. Murphy
Waukon
Decorah
Towa
Soldiers to report for Camp Dodge departure from Decorah
Winneshiek county board reports soldiers must leave Decorah on the Rock Island train at seven in the morning Wednesday September 19 to reach Camp Dodge. All men ordered to report should be in Decorah Tuesday evening. Decorah residents only may stay home. others will be housed at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshieck
Sixty sixth anniversary observance of Rebekah degree
Oneota lodge marks the sixty six year anniversary of the Rebekah degree on Friday September 21 with a conservation copper served at the lodge rooms. A silver offering will be taken for the Y M C A extension and war fund. Rebekahs and Odd Fellows are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Degree
Y. M. ©. A. Extension and War Fund
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Civic Club Suspends Meeting for Red Cross Dues
The Civic Club will not hold a regular meeting this month as members work with Red Cross. Club funds rely on member dues. those lagging should pay at once to keep rooms available for Red Cross use. Dues received on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mrs E J Curtin presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Red Cross
E. J. Curtin
Prem
My Soldier Girl at the Grand Tuesday Night
The touring musical spectacle My Soldier Girl by Le Comte and Flesher debuts with William Moore leading an attractive cast. Miss Gudrun Walberg stars as the leading soubrette with singing dancing and charm, in a show blending lively melodies with a military atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. le Comte and
Flesher
William Moore
Gudrun Walberg
La Perle Meritol Garden Bouquet Perfume
Describes La Perle Meritol Garden Bouquet Perfume as a sweet natural odor like an old fashioned garden breeze. Available as extract for $1.50 per ounce and as toilet water in frosted glass bottles with brass labels and purple ribbons. Sold at Parman's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parman
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L. C. Nosby
Cavelier
N. Dak
Leo Ronan
Dubuque
John Seekatz
Wadena
Ole Hande
Superior
Ole Nelson
Alfred Weiss
Granger
A. H. Fretheim
Eugene Jorgenson
Bode
Marie Hegg
Presho
Rey A A. A. Nota Ae
Spillville Bank
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Herman Haislett
Gretchen Kramer
McGregor
Maloney
Ingri Shefte
Mathilda Johnson
Ridgeway
A. O. Anderson
Inwodd
C. P. Rocksvold
Dean Gregg
Charles Stortz
Glendive
Mont
Henrietta Hegg
la Crosse
John Hegg
Catherine Beckman
Teresa Rima
Waterloo
Carl Christianson
Omaha
Em. Knowlton
Pearl Namer
Arthur Jaeger
Herman Jaeger
Fostoria
J. Cahill
E. EB. Berg
Chas. Linkenheil
Rock Valley
A. B. Callendar
Ocheyedan
F. P. Adams
Oskaloosa
Maurice Daubney
Centralia
Wash
A. C. Baker
Will Hexom
Walther Tolo
Hartvig Narum
Alfred Helgeson
Lutheran Seminary
J. O. Johnson
Red
Twin Cities
Richard EB. Bucknell
Marshall, Minn
Donald Webster
Forest City
Er. L. Plummer
Florence Marsh
Myra Sayles
Ruth Swezey
Myrtle Tyler
Leila Marsh
Toa Schlatter
Kathryn Moore
Amelia Teske
Cedar Falls
Christine Peterson
Northwood
Lawrence Grudwangen
Jacob Severson
Tl. J. Helgeson
North Dakota
H. A. McKinney
Bellevue
E., McKinney
Agronomy
Brunt
Im Wen
Luesaay
Soldier Boys
Gimbel
Frank A. Germann
Holland Millinery
Winnesheik Hotel
Wool and Silk
K.1. Haugen’s
Big Daylight Store
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