For Sale Classified Ads From Decorah Iowa Area
A dense block of 1920s era sale notices lists items for sale including a fine bull terrier Orley Seekatz, a used Ford car overhauled and running, Partridge Wyandotte chickens with prices 1 to 2 dollars, soft corn at 50 cents per hundredweight, four mares one horse two colts from J H Logsdon farm, cloven full blood Hereford bulls sired by Dexter, an organ for $10 from M J Soukup, work horses from Rud Bros, oak extension table sideboard dining chairs from Decorah, a nine room house for sale opposite south end of Washington street, farms on easy terms, a Case Separator with Lindsay feeder and blower a 114 horse Northarn steam engine and an Advance self silage cutter two stallions collie puppies call 2702 Burr Oak R F D No 1, plus Grant Lands legal notice about a land opening under homestead laws in Oregon with a postpaid map offer for one dollar.
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Orley Seekatz
Bud Bros
John Bury
Main Street
Decorah
Iowa
Adams Corn
J. H. Logsdon
Cora E. Lennon
Towa
Dexter
E. E. Johnson
Calmar
Spillville
M. J. Soukup
Rud
Lindsay
Northarn
Burr Oak
Inn. CO
United States
Congress
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Oregon
Federated Clubs Meet in Decorah for 24th Convention
The fourth district federation holds its twenty fourth annual convention at the Decorah Congregational church next Thursday and Friday. State president Mrs John W Watzek of Davenport attends. Mrs Oscar Heiserman of West Union presides. Mrs H F Barthell of Decorah is secretary. Local chairmen are Mrs A C Woodward with Monday and Current Events clubs hosting. Program covers piano, readings, speeches, and discussions on democracy, native trees, conservation, libraries, and education.
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Federated Clubs
Fourth District
Iowa
Congregational Church
Decorah
John W. Watzek
Davenport
Oscar Heiserman
West Union
H. F. Barthell
A. C. Woodward
Federal Aid for Roads in Winneshiek County
The Winneshiek county board moved to secure a share of federal aid for permanent roads, with forty to fifty thousand dollars expected. A map was sent to the state highway commission marking eligible routes, but no specific road designations were made. Supervisors must agree on a division, likely prioritizing main traveled roads from the county seat as Congress intended, with concrete work planned for next season.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshiek County
State Highway Commission
Congress
Drunk Driver Causes Crash and Fine in County
A Winneshiek county resident, returning from La Crosse, collided with another car at the Olstad corner while intoxicated. His vehicle was badly damaged and he lost 14.00 in cash along with the confiscation of alcohol dumped into the sewer.
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Spring Grove
Winneshiek County
Towa
la Crosse
Olstad
Change of Conductors on Rock Island Route
Mc Partland leaves the Cedar Rapids to Rock Island line for Muscatine to Montezuma service. The Muscatine to Montezuma run is praised as top in Iowa. Conductor Kane replaces McPartland, taking charge of the Cedar Rapids to Rock Island segment now headed toward Mack by priority.
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Rock Island Road
Mc Partland
Cedar Raids
Rock Island
Muscatine
Montezuma
Towa
Mack
Kane
McPartland
County open Saturday for tax payers last day before penalty
Notice to Tax Payers states the County Treasurer T C Christen will keep the office open 7 30 to 10 00 p m on Saturday the last day to pay taxes before penalties. Hart Schaffner Marx clothing advertised as best quality with new fall patterns. Bear's department store urges visits for men's apparel. Help Wanted ad offers Catholic proposition box 1077 New York. Dean's Regulats laxative advertised 30e at stores.
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T. C. Christen
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Bear
New York
Dean
Lightning Claims Nordan Aasen at Madison Farm
Nordan Aasen was struck and killed by lightning while plowing on the Alf Kvale farm in Madison township. Neighbors saw a horse fall, then found Aasen dead. his funeral was held in Decorah after a Friday service at the First N E S church. He leaves a sister, a brother in camp, and a stepfather, with many friends and a large floral display.
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Nordan Aasen
Madison Township
Emil Gulbrandson
Bert Vine
Nordan
Alert Engen
Ellingson
Dr. Dahl
Decorah
Sergeant Bear Promoted at Camp Grant in Chicago’s First Call
Alex Bear son of Mr and Mrs Ben Bear writes from Camp Grant near Rockford to D S Benjamin of Springfield Ill describing his promotion to sergeant with rank of company clerk in the ammunition division. He details duties, pay, fewer formations, camp life, new barracks near Rock River, motor trucks, and the hope his unit will be efficient. He notes Captain S B Hustvedt from Decorah is also at the camp.
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Alex. Bear
Ben Bear
Camp Grant
Rockford
Chicago
D. S. Benjamin
Springfield
Ill
Baker
Dave
S. B. Hustvedt
Decorah
Will
Bargain Day Brings Eighteen Special Sales Offers
We Have Eighteen Bargains for you Saturday. We offer these special sales on Bargain Day, because we want you to feel that this store is headquar ters for the best clothes and the best bargains to be had anywhere in America. BEAR'
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America
Bear
For Rent Dr Conrad office rooms suitable for office
For Rent The Dr Conrad office rooms suitable for office or living purposes hot water heat and always warm in winter En quire of does Mrs A E Conrad Bargain Day at Bears Means bargains Read our advertise ment in this issue Bears For Sale Large size Radiant Home hase burner hard coal stove First class condition D B Tuttle 1
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Dr. Conrad
A. E.conrad
Bear's
My Soldier Girl shines at Grand with grand spectacle
A big nearly fifty-strong company presents My Soldier Girl at the Grand next Tuesday Oct 3 for almost three hours of musical entertainment. The show features elaborate scenery, lavish costumes, a witty cast led by William Moore, and a chorus of dancing experts. The three-act, four-scene plot moves from a New York rooftop revue to a Florida Southern home, then a dramatic finale with electricity and Liberty imagery. Slacker arrests in northern Iowa reflect strong federal enforcement as Deputy Marshal Houston handles the case, transporting Charles Brockett to Chicago.
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William Moore
J. Loreh Baker
William Murphy
Omer Herbert
New York
Government Aviation Field
Miami
Fla
France
Iowa
United States Marshal’s Office
A. P. Houston
Charles Brockett
Charles City
Brockett
Department of Justice
Chicago
Joe Huston
Cresco
Reed
Brackett
Calmar Sets Busy Farmers Day With Lyceum Series
Calmar designates Saturday in October as Farmers Day and invites all residents to join in. The town promises a festive event, with a six month lyceum course planned from October 24 to April. It emphasizes ongoing community traditions and anticipated success.
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Calmar
Weekly Weather Forecast for Plains and Mississippi Valley
Tested by the U S Weather Bureau for the week starting Sunday Sept 23 1917 the Plains States and Upper and Middle Mississippi Valley. Rain is indicated Sunday night in the northern Plains extending into Monday and Monday night into the southern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley with higher temperatures. Fair weather follows after Tuesday with somewhat lower temperatures.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Plains States
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Southern Plains States
Upper Mississippi Salley
Prohibition Airplane Tour Promises Dry Campaign Push
An Iowa vote on October 15 is to be promoted by a traveling airplane tour starting September 28 led by aviator Fred H Hoyt in a 125 horsepower biplane. The Flying Waterwagon will visit more than 1,000 towns over ten days, covering over 3,000 miles with daily stops and banners urging voters to choose dry. The route begins at Waukon and proceeds through Decorah Cresco Osage Northwood Lake Mills Forest City Swea City Spirit Lake and nearby areas.
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Iowa
Fred 8
New York
San Francisco
Waukon
Hoyt
Decorah
Cresco
Osage
Northwood
Lake Mills
Forest City
Swea City
Spirit Lake
Trout Run
Lost Their Babe Baby of Headington Dies in Week
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Headington of Canoe township last week Monday died on Thursday. The Headingtons receive the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
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Paul Headington
Canoe Township
Headington
Resolutions of Winneshiek County Medical Society
A list of resolutions pledging cooperation to protect doctors in war service. It outlines custodianship of absent practitioners, client lists, designation of locum tenens, fee handling, accounting, and return of practice upon the doctor’s return. Governors note approval by members and patrons of the Medical Reserve Corps are asked to assist in carrying out the agreement.
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Winneshiek County
Winneshiek County Medical Society
A. F. Barfoot
H. H. Thomas
A. C. Woodward
C. Hoeg
C. M. Campbell
T. Stabo
P. Dahl
A. 4
Swezey
M. D. Jewell
A. E. Conrad
J. D. Hexom
H. RB. Amy
J. R. Guthrie
J. J. Daly
W.T. Daly
F. A. Hennessy
C. D. Horton
N. S
Letter From Camp Dodge Loyal to Decorah Citizens
A WWI era letter dated September 20 1917 from George Cuchioftis a Camp Dodge recruit in Company F 351st Infantry thanking C J Weiser and Decorah residents for kindness and patriotism. He recalls a memorable Tuesday evening departure cheer and expresses pride in the support of local people.
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C. J. Weiser
Geo. Guehiottis
Camp Dodge
Decorah
Decorah Markets Report Quiet with Steady Prices
Market notes list wheat at $2.10 barley $1.10 to $1.24 oats Ste. Timothy $5.00 to $7.00 eggs He flour retail $3.00 potatoes retail $1.00 dairy butter 45c hogs $14.00 to $17.50. Includes civic note urging patriotic vote for the constitutional amendment October 15 to protect Iowa youth. context reflects 39-3 stance.
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Iowa
Decorah thanks for patriotic demonstration banquet note
A Decorah Iowa message from Harry T Hanson thanks organizers for the patriotic demonstration and banquet, saying he enjoyed it and will remember the event fondly. He sends good luck and best wishes to all.
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Decorah
Harry T. Hanson
Iowa
Decorah Bear's Bargain Day Offers 18 Special Deals
Saturday of this week at Bear's in Decorah features 18 distinct bargains all day. The ad invites customers to sell or trade winter outfits and promises items purchased will be priced well below typical store prices.
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Decorah
Bear's
Weed Chains Protect Against Slips and Accidents
The warning urges putting weed chains on all four tires at the first sign of slippery going to provide quadruple protection against injury death car damage and lawsuits. It emphasizes proactive safety before skidding and accidents occur.
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Aster
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