Local Red Cross Work Sorts and Ships First Shipment
Volunteers for Winneshiek chapter report steady progress since July 20 as they sort fold inspect and bundle garments for shipment to Chicago. Last night 45 pajamas 102 sheets 240 pillow slips 8 dozen handkerchiefs 11 tray cloths 6 operating leggings 12 shoulder wraps 36 hot water bottle bags 12 abdominal binders 120 triangular slings 108 hospital bed sheets 75 pairs socks and 100 wristlets were prepared ready for packing with more items pending and shipment planned for week end.
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Red Cross
Chicago
Winneshiek Chapter
Des Moines
E. J. Curtin
Winneshiek Organization
Winneshiek
Leutth Eard
Decorah
Why Not Oil the Ridgeway and Burr Oak Roads Now
Travelers praise the widened Thomas Hill section two miles out as safer and smoother. They urge an oil coat to resist heavy rains and thaw, arguing oiling now is cheap insurance and should extend to Burr Oak road where similar improvements are underway.
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Ridgeway Road
Thomas Hill
Burr Oak
Frankville Growth Hints at New Cheese Factory and Bank
Aeroorican correspondent reports D. J. Murphy plans to build a cheese factory in Frankville contingent on guaranteed milk supply. News also notes a bank formed with Waukan leaders led by director T. J. Crawford. Frankville sits in a fertile area, with high hopes for both ventures. Alston's Floor Paint advertised at PRASTMARK'S. eggs bring top cash prices.
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Frankville
Aeroorican
D. J. Murphy
Alla‘makee
Waukan
T. J. Crawford
Multiple September 5 Decorah area weddings listed
Several couples wed on September 5 in Dubuque Decorah and nearby towns. Elsie Marquard and Adolph Erickson married in Dubuque and will reside on the groom’s farm in Clay Hill. Lawrence Bolson and Violet Young wed at Locust church and plan to live on the groom’s farm. Frances MacReynolds and Melvin Johnson married at home of the bride’s parents. S McElree and Frances Kipp wed at the Methodist parsonage Fayette. Ethel Osman’s marriage to Wallace Dean noted among Decorah friends.
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Dubuque
Elsie Marquard
Fred Marquard
Adolph Erickson
Decorah
Locust Church
Lawrence Bolson
Violet Young
George Young
Hesper Township
Ed. Bolson
Decorah Township
Clay Hill
Frances MacReynolds
Melvin Johnson
M. Willett
FH. M. MacReynolds
Halvorson & Johnson, Grocers
Mrs. Johnson
Burtis Cabin
Methodist Parsonage
8. McElree
Fayette
Frances Kipp
Festina
G. 8. Lackland
Marshall Dickson
George Kipp
Ethel Osman
Davenport
Ley
Wallace Dean
Iowa State University
Ten Cows Produce Record Cream Checks in August
Col O B Goodno who bought Geo Yarwood’s Calmar farm last year owns ten high grade Short Horn cows. His cream checks rose from 31 for two weeks to 64 and then to 126 127 in August. Hauler Ed Fretheim notes these are the largest on his route in seven years. Ice Cave Creamery manager Bendickson confirms.
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Col
O. B. Goodno
Geo. Yarwood
Calmar Township
Winneshiek County
Ed. Fretheim
Goodno
Bendickson
Ice Cave Creamery
Civil Service Examination Set For Decorah Post Office
A civil service exam for the clerk carrier service will be held at the Decorah post office on Saturday September 22. Full information may be secured by applying to E J Powers local secretary.
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Decorah
E. J. Powers
Church Directory and Sunday Services
Church listings include German M and John Bury pastor with Sunday school next Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. Canoe service at 1 p.m.. Willett pastor. Our American Home Life topic at evening. Christian Science notes Freeman building lesson Substance. Methodist G. S Lackland pastor with 10:30 a.m. service and 7:30 p.m. patriotic reception for drafted youths and G A R. music by local youths ready to deploy.
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John Bury
Decorah
Sdeday
Canoe
Willett
I Christian Science Services
Freeman
Methodist
G. 8
Lackland
Jesus
New America
Winneshiek County
George Ouchioftis
Gerhard Johnson
Frost Damage Hits Northwest Corn Crop In Week Minnesota Loss Estimated At Fifty Million
A frost across the region during Monday and Tuesday inflicted variable damage to corn, with Minnesota losses projected to about fifty million dollars. Des Moines dispatch notes severe damage in northeastern Iowa and lighter effects in southeastern and northwestern areas. Local reports range from none to severe as Bert Lennon tours Decorah area finding hidden damage. some fields show quick maturation but overall crop value declines. A dealer sold three silos before eight Tuesday morning as farmers adapt.
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Minnesota
W. F. Baker
Des Moines
Towa
Bert Lennon
Decorah
Hay stack sizes spark rival claims in Charles City
Bray claims Iowa’s largest hay stack at 21 by 54 by 30 feet. Clayt Reed contests with a stack 126 feet long 24 feet wide and over 25 feet high on Luther Reed farm Burr Oak. Reed uses a single pole system with a 49 foot pole and a 14 foot arm to lift hay. Reed’s barn holds 35 to 40 loads and a heavy second crop from 25 acres awaits cut.
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Reepuplican
Charles City
C. A. Bray
Iowa
Bray
Clayt” Reed
Luther Reed
Burr Oak
Montana
Sound County
Wik Mmeshiek
District Court Opens Busy Term Under Judge Hobson
The September term of District Court begins next Monday the 18th with Judge A. N. Hobson presiding and Wm. J. Alkre as court reporter. Pro bate cases total 71, old cases 110, new ones 47, and criminal cases appear absent. The grand jury is expected to hear only one case bootlegging. Trials listed include Interstate Power Co. vs Phoebe Drake and several civil actions such as Drake vs Interstate Power Co and others involving Hensel & Remke, Kinney, Richert, Segel Bros, Webster, Scott, and Mullaney among others.
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A. N. Hobson
Wm. J. Alkre
Hobson
Cresco
Interstate Power Co
Phoebe Drake
L. Drake
A. J. Brekke
A. J. Jungemann
Nat'l Farmers Band
Owatonna
H. J
Big City Vaudeville at the Star Tonight
Al Williams leads a vaudeville revue at the Star theater featuring ten chorus girls in The Fountain of Love a lively mix of fun singing and dancing. The program includes six Triangle feature reels, a two and a half hour show starting at eight with tickets 25c main floor 20c balcony 10c gallery 1.
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Star Theatre
al Williams
Williams
Partnership Dissolved Schaller and Myers announce dissolution
Notice states the partnership Schaller & Myers is dissolved and the business will be continued by Myers who assumes all debt and will collect accounts. Dated Decorah Iowa Sept 5 1917. For best varnish for floor or woodwork visit Praastmark 37-2.
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Schaller & Myers
Do You Owe the State Iowa Car License Fees
County Attorney Houck lists about 200 delinquent automobile licensees in Iowa. The notice warns owners to pay promptly or face added expenses, with many delinquents located in Decorah and several familiar names appearing on the list.
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State of
Iowa
Houck
Decorah
Tax installment due in September with penalties
The notice urges residents to pay the second installment of taxes during September to avoid an interest penalty on all delinquents. It warns nonpayment will incur penalties and advises those behind on payments to settle promptly.
Alleged Bootlegger Arrested and Bound Over
A man once of Frankville then Waterloo appeared in the city last week raising officials suspicions of liquor sales. After a close watch evidence was found and he was arrested. He was arraigned before Justice Barthell and bound over to the grand jury. He awaits action in jail unable to find bondsmen while other parties reportedly had liquor.
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Frankville
Waterloo
Barthell
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Grant Lands Locating Co
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Paramount Pictures
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Peter J. Groves
D. Wiltgen
Elmer Rosa
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Big City
M. J. Soukup
Style Shop
Columbia Batteries
Motor Supply CO
H. B. Montgomery
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