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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
To the School Patrons Of Howard
County

Your special interest in the annual
school meetings is earnestly requested.
The subdistrict meetings., Monday,
March 4th, should be attended by every
voter in each district Special atten.
tion should be given to schoul affairs at
this time as there are 80 many other
calls both for money and service that
there may be a tendency to forget ed
ucational progress. And yet. in spite
of the new and enormous patriotic .du-
ties there is no patriotic duty of more
Importance than the maintenance of
our public schools. European coun-
tries realized too late that they had
allowed the war to interfere with the
education of their youth. They, there
fore, sent the warning to the United
States, and educators all over this
broad land are urging no lowering of
school standards. A letter from State
Superintendent Deyoe to the teachers
and school officers states: a wise and
careful expenditure of public funds is
always commendable. However, it
will be serious mistake to reduce or
withhold expenditures from public
schools below tho amount needed to in
sure their greatest efficiency. Every
community fails to meet its obliga-
tions that neglects to support the best
schools possible for that community"
The annual district meeting, March
II, should also have special attention.
School boards should provide all neces-
sary equipment and repairs for the
school this year more freely than ever
before, as the teachers cannot help as
much as usual because of the demands
upon them for funds for war services.
You can give no better service to your
country upon the above named dates
than to 60 to the elections and give
your support to all practical and neces-
sary plans for the progress of the
schools.
We are asking the schools to aid in
supporting the Red Cross, and is doing
all in their power to further the pro-
gress of the War Savings Certificate
and Stamp plan and the conservation of
food. (, We are receiving the hearty co.
operation of the teachers of the coun-
ty and we hope that they in turn will
receive the support Of the patrons of
their respective districts. We have
sent out call for every school to hold
. social or other entertainment to raise
funds for organizing Junior Red
Cross Auxiliary of each rural SC aool. ,
and at the same time contribute to the |
support of the local chapter Already
liberal contributions have begun to
come from some of the districts. If
your district has not contributed in
this way, will you not offer your as
sistance to the teacher Of your district
urging that something be done.
May we depend upon you individual
" to create community interest in all
school meetings as we'll as patriotic
meetings held in your community?
er Zina Fessenden,
County Superintendent.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
Saratoga Red Cross Work.

Report of the knitting done this vim
ter by the Saratoga branch of the Red
Cross.
So pair of socks.
55 sweaters.
3 mufflers.
so pair wristlets.
46 wash cloths.
We also made and filled with the nee.
essary articles 10 comfort bags thia
past week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
District Court Next Week.

The regular March term of the Dis.
trict Court commences next Monday,
March 4th, Judge Springer presiding.
There are 149 cases on the calendar;
one criminal, 22 probate and l26 civil
causes, 49 of which are new actions.
OF the old causes. the following are
assigned for trial: Charles Klobasa vs..
D. Weers, L. w. English vs.. J. B. De-
Lurrie, Belle Geraty VS.. Anabel Bar.
ber, and Jones Hardware Co. vs.. C. G.
Weaver.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
Would Extend Official Term.

Congressional action automatically
extending the terms of office of all
county attorneys, county auditors and
sheriffs engaged in draft work has been
recommended.
Attention is called to the fact that
these three officers of each county in
the nation to benefit by the proposed
legislation have been compelled, under
federal rulings, to heavy duty rs draft
officers. That their work, ~ such, has
resulted in many enmities because of
rulings that had to be made, also is
claimed. These conditions it is point
ed out, might easily become political
capital which would make it difficult in
many cases for the men to obtain re-
election and would necessitate much
campaigning during the next few
months.
The proposal is for bill directing Sec
retaries of state to certify the elec-
ton, for another term, of all county
officers SO engaged. Exclusion of poll
tics from the operation of the draft
make the proposed 'legislation a mat
ter of military expediency and nation
al welfare, in the opinion of the pro-
ponents of the bill.
: To the above action we will give our
hearty support and whether or not con-
gressional action be taken. we are in
favor of putting it into effect and will
suggest As a beginning, locally, that
Sheriff Ferrie and Auditor Hoopman
have their terms extended without
opposition. Both men have done good
work for the local board without a cent
Of cost to the country or nation and,
moreover, are out of pocket because of
their services. AS officials, their stand
ing and efficiency is unquestioned.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
Red Cross Notes.

The last box of surgical dressings
shipped from the Cresco Chapter con.
tanned ten thousand 2x2 wipes, Is alb.
dominal, AGO scultetus and 45 T band
ages.
Last weeks shipment of knitted and
sewed articles consisted of muff1er, n
sweaters, "a pairs sox, "a pairs wrist
lets, % helmets, 81 bed jackets, SO pa
jamas, bath robes. So hospital shirts,
Is bandaged foot socks, q pair bed
socks. 10 pairs operating leggings. 4S
towels, 13 wash cloths, II napkins, So
handkerchiefs, peasant dresses and
pinafores.
Some Chapters are making rugs of
the scraps left from the cutting of
garments. and our Chapter is offering
the opportunity to anyone who wishes
to sew the rags. They are done up in
bundles and should make nice rugs,
being all new cloth.
The chairman of the surgical dress
ings department reports 1900 Dress
ings received this week from Lime
prings, nicely made and correc
counted" Also, our manual training
boys have made a box which meets the
requirements for shipment to France.
We do not ship from here directly to
France, but to Chicago, where re-ship-
ment is made to France. The boys
have also made some frames which are
a great help in the making of pads.
Recent copies of the Red Cross Bull
letin give much interesting informa-
tion as to the activities of the Ameri-
can Red Cross in Italy. and one Italian
editor-in-chief upon one recent occas-
ion sad. The name of the American
Red Cross will be written down in the
annals of italian history in indelible
ink.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01

Holland Fam Berkshires IN Calfernia
Western Berkshire Congress to open
Thursday at University Farm and Sale
will be held Friday morning, Washing
toms Birthday. The consignors outside
of the state are Hood Farm, Lowell,
Mass. C. D.. Nichols Live Stock Co.,
Cresco, Iowa. and w. S. Corsa, White
Hall, nl.-Sacramento, CAL, Bee, Sat-
urday, Feb. 10th. .s.
Prof. R. P. Boyce writes C. D. Mich
OILS Live Stock Co. that their two gifts
arrived at Davis in good shape and that
they are fine specimens of the breed
and assuring them that they will sell
to advantage in the sale.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
CANDIDATE for State Senator.

The Mason, City Times is authority
for the statement that Lee Elwood, of
Elma, has taken out nomination papers
for circulation to place him upon the
republican primary ticket for state
senator in this district, which now con-
sists Of Howard. Winneshiek and ALA
makee. L. M. Enger, senator from
the present Howard -Winneshiek dis.
trict, is . candidate for congress, but
A. NJ. Fellows, present senator from
the Allamakee-Fsyette district will
doubtless stand for reelection.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
For Rent.

Good 16O-acre farm, q miles from
town. Good buildings. Good soil. Ap
ply to Luers & Clark Land Co., Cresco,
Iowa. 2s-3t
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
Program Of Pipe Organ Recital.

c. G. Schaefer of Milwaukee, Wis,
of the C. G. Schaefer Music School,
will give pipe organ recital on the
new electric pipe organ in St. Joseph's
Church, on the evening of March 9Th,
at o'clock. This is on the new elec-
trio pipe organ which is being installed
in St. Joseph's Church, the only elec-
trio pipe organ to our knowledge in
northeastern Iowa. The organ has
electric action, the second of the kind
built in the old established factory
(since 1879 of the B. Schaefer & Sons
Co. 1t is operated electrically through
out. the key desk being connected with
the organ by electric cables. Follow
in0 ui1I ho tho rponear.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
Modern Woodmen Of America,

There are several who have not as
yet paid for January. 1 would lsug-
gest that you come at once for your in
surance is no good ard not collectable
while delinquent.
j. A. Cutting, Clerk.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
For Sale or Trade.

A good John Deere sulkv plow, 16 in.
Also seven sacks of seed corn for sale.
Jack Belts.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
IVORY, m THE ARMY
Recruit Believed That He Should
Garry Out He Orders
Regardless.

+, Vancouver Barracks, Wash.-Cer-
tainty in regard. to but one part Of his
orders on the part Of a recruit sentry
here nearly caused the wounding Of
an officer of the day. The sentry,
armed with a loaded rifle, challenged
the officer on his approach.
"Halt!" he shouted in best form.
The officer halted and waited for the
rest of the challenge.
"Halt!" shouted the sentry again.
The officer began to exhibit interest,
especially as the sentry threw up his
rifle and took careful aim.
'Heyl What the blankety-blank are
you doing?" shouted the officer.
Il got orders 10 say halt three times
and then fire." said the sentry.
The officer then explained that this
drastic action was only to be adopted
when the challenged intruder did not
answer as per FORM, and the sentry
was much relieved to learn that he
would not have to start killing until he
got lover there"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

INC siue OI the. A0r1auc, was 10 mo
Austrians what Zeebrugge was once TO-.
the Germans. No effort had been
spared to make 1t an impregnAble poet.
which would be valuable to the Aub.
TRANS, as a base Of military forces of'
the Quadruple alliance In Albania, and
in addition be q pistol aimed at the
allies.
Sees One Of Fats,s ouser Twists.
TN the scheme df attack provisioh.
had been made by the entente naval
forces for the cooperation oftAmeff
can submarine chasers, of which quite
a number have been working In the
Mediterranean. It was an irony. Of fate1
that whereas the Germans boasted of:
the damage their submarines would DO
to the Americana It was the submarine
chasers ofAlour friends which travelled
at'out four thousand miles to deal WITH
the German partner at his very gate.
way.
1.-THE American seamen will be cor.
daily congratulated by their comrades
In the other allied navies on the a..
struction Of two Austrian submariniea
The attack was a direct and menacinH-
challenge to the Austro-H ungarianI
feet, and 1t presents another effective.
blow struck at the enemy.
'The task Of making a way through.
the mine fields in broad daylight must
have been a difficult and h~axardous.
one. We shall probably learn that:
some Of our hardy east coast Asher.
men, Englishmen and. Scotchmen. had
a hand in clearing the passage for the,
warships."
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
ANGELIC R FlUljiFFIF:lljAIN 4 PROBLEM Ilo(,lBEJl.
British Lad ID Only Four, but British
Colonel Seeks, q Trainer
For Him. Il

Iondon.-The following advertise
m g from. 2 london newspaper shows
that & colonel had 9 greater problem
than, commanding: his men:
Colonel, young wife and small ruf-
fan Of angelic exterior, age -four, offer
home, Hoard and $50 a year to q
young Indy who will undertake to in
still into said rufian the elements OF
a 1Bayard, develop a naturally strong
affection and help said wife in house
and domestic duties. Family, less
colonel, pleasantly situated, Good par
entage and upbringing and a CHEEKY
disposition main essentials. No PEI.
Emista"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
U-BoAT ChASERS
DO. GREAT WORK
e81 -A-l ~. - -. -TF..
Allies Praise Americans for Part
They Played in Durazzo
Engagement.
ACTIVE D)lu1lY PllEI:AlI;sEs MEN
Squadron Of Twelve Commanded b.
Captain Nelson Forms screen Tor
Big Warshtps-one Of Fate'S
Queer Twists.

,London.-A contingent Of II Amer1.
can submarine chasers played, q bril-
liant and novel part in the Durazzo en-
gagement. This chaser squadron ef.
fectively acted as a screen around. the
big ships engaged in the b~ombardment
to protect them against submarines.
The Americans were under heavy fire,
hut had no casualties.
Capt. C. p. Nelson, and, Lieut.. Com.
p. II. Bastedo commanded the squad
ron. A large percentage Of the officers
and men were Of the naval reserve
and reports Of, the operation praise
their work highly.
The Americans definitely sank one
submarine and damaged and probably
destroyed another. After the engage
ment they escorted a British cruiser
which had been hit by 9. torpedo safely
to the base from which the expedition
started. An enemy hospital ship was
also taken In charge for examination.
Active Duty PIeases Men.
Throughout the bombardment and
when the forces were approaching the
harbor the chasers circled swiftly
around the big ships. A report received
here says the men had a good time and
evidently were pleased with the sue
cess Of the first achievement Of this
character the chasers had attempted
to work. Heretofore they have been
patrollfng, dropping depth charges and
firing on enemy submarines.
Austria-Hungary has at the most
only two modern ~battleships left; she
has lost a large number Of small craft,
and now Durazzo, the advanced base
of her depleted fleet, has been rem
dered useless, writes the British naval
expert, Archibald Hurd, in the Daily
Telegraph. Continuing, he says: !.
"Durszz0. practically dominating all
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
STARKWEATHER

++ + - + So 50 + + +
Miss Jennie Wood returned last
week from Fargo where she was re
Gently called by the death of her SIS
ter.
Hans Hanson who came here from,
Camp Dodge this fall to help with the
t%hreshing, left Monday to return to
his military post.
A. o. Sather returned the last Of
the week from Rochester, MINI. where
he visited with Anton Mykklebust,
who is at the hospital at that place.
Miss Helen Irvine wen t to MELVILLE
Monday where she is acting in the ca
pacity of nurse for the Carl Wilborn
family who are suffering from flu.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Gladys Kjerkreit, youngest daugh-
ter Of Ole .Kjerkreit, died at North
wood Sunday, Oct. 20, deceased being
nine years Of age on the day Of her
demise. A father, three brothers, Ell
mer, Allan and Adolph and one sister
Mrs. William Malmin survive to
mourn her death. The deceased was
laid to rest beside her mother in the
Saint Hans cemetery, Oct. "a.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
Demars accompanied her.

Miss Maggie MacDonell entertained
a.large number Of her friends at her
home Monday evening. The rooms
were deliberately decorated with cut
flowers and greens, carrying out a col
OF scheme of purpil and gold (khaki)
in honor Of her brother Henry Alvin
Stevens and Christ Oliver Sampson,
who, are about to leave for the A. c.
Training Camp.
Thelmen Oliver; infant son of Mr..
and Mrs William Malmin, who was not
quite twenty months Of age, passesi
away at 2:30 p. m. Nov. 9Th. He
leaves . sister and parents to mourn
his death.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
PENN


John Eckhardt who has been work.
ing on the j. II. Gessner farm for n
past month left for his home in Lc h.
air, Montana last Saturday evening.
A large number of the young folks
of Penn autoed to Cando last Sunday
to visit at the J. Ruse home.
John Hussie left for Douglas. Tues
day where he will inspect his land.
Anna Stienke and Mabel Kline lett
for Churchs Ferry Tuesday, where
they will resume their studies at the
high school.
Fife Gessner left for Fargo Sunday
where she will resume her studies at
the A. C. C.
J. Husie and family were shopping
in Devils Lake last week.
Simon Simmens and family were
visitors at Penn Sunday.
H. j. Burgeth of Doyon was a Wis
itor in Penn Sunday.
Mrs. H. j, Gessner and the o. X.
Rick family were visitors at the +. E.
Gessnerhome Sunday.
Mrs. N. Muehlin and daughters FL
sic and Francis were shoppers at the
Lake last week.
Charles Firch of Rugby is visiting
in Penn this week.
Earl Reed left this week for Fargo
where he will enter the training camp
at the A. c.
A number of the young folns OF
Penn attended a birthday party at
the ]. II. Gessner home Tuesday CIV
en- in honor of Walter Rick, son of O.
r. Rick of Montana.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet
at Mrs. Meetings. home Thursday Nov.
9TH.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

X. Melby from Grand Forks was a
business caller the first of the week.
FOR SALE:-Adam Schaaf piano
in first class condition, a bargain. For
particulars write to Ida Mcdonald,
1907 w. Pixies Peak, Colorado Springs
Colorado
The remains of Prince Slower were
taken to Barboursville, w. ", by his
wife Monday.
Rev. ]. o. Ensrud, who has been act
ing IS chaplain at the Great Lakes
Naval Training Station, returned to
Edmore last Friday evening. Mr..
Ensrud has been released from pres
ent duty thru an attack of bronchitis
due to influenza. He reports an en-
joyable summer full Of valuable train
experience, but is. glad to be at home
again. The family has started house
keeping in the parsonage which has
been modernized during the summer.
Miss Beatrice Melby who has been
acting printer-editor Of the Herald:
News for the past two weeks returned
to her home Grand Forks Wednesday.
Miss Rheinholt, who is one Of ou1
teachers, went to Grand Forks to take
the civil sevice examination, returning
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellen Collins of Devils Lake
came Tuesday to visit at the George
Graham home.
Louis Alice has purchased the Cur.
rier dray line and will run in connec.
ton with the Star Line.
Mrs. Henry Hanson was taken t.
the General hospital at Devils Lake on
Monday. Mrs. Tom Heddon and Mrs
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Mrs. David G. Kline and George are
amongst the flu victims in this neigh
borhood and we are pleased to report
them both recovering very nicely.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

"A large QelegatlOn OF Hampden CIT
liens accompanied the remains of Mrs.
Olaf Knutson here Monday where the
remains we're shipped to Hibbing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis, Sandback re-
turned Wednesday from Ambrose
where they attended the funeral of
Mrs. Sandbeck's brother Alfred, who
died in camp
MI. and Mrs. Jacob. j. GRADER au-
toed to Langdon 20 help the Reher
family love into their new no "a.
Schools have been closed in Gordan
this week.
Miss Olga Flatness arrived here from
Lake Park, and returned the ame day
when informed that the .Alsen school
would be closed until further notice.
All shows at the local hall have been
postponed on account of influenza.
G. Crimson and Mr.. Strom were in
town looking after the union drive.
Dr.. Towey and Dr.. Stromberg are
kept busy looking after flu cases ii
this part TO the country.
Dr. !. NJ. Law was here from Han.
~A.~4-.. - IL. |LA4Ze.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Rev. and Mrs. Roe and son Charlie
were guests at the Murray home last
week while hey ere getting their
packing done and getting ready to
move to their new charge at Wimble-
don,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Nichol departed
Saturday for Tampa, Florida. They
expect to make short stop-overs at
Fargo, st. Paul and Chicago.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

A. Mikkelson returned from Mime
apolis the fist of the week with a new
six cylinder Studebaker which he pur-
chased thru our local agent P. N. Gil
berg.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
News From Nearby Towns
INTERESTING NEWS TAKEN FROM OUR EXCHANGES

MI. and Mrs. Leonard Parker are
the proud parents of q fine little baby
girl, who arrived Thursday, Oct. 81,
DR.. Cuthbert reports.
The local merchants are observing a
recent order Of the fuel administration
by closing their stores at 6 p. m, Sat-
urday excepted, as a part of the gov-
ernment's fuel conservation plan.
The public schools opened Monday
with a fair attendance of pupils and all
teachers present except Miss Broen
the primary teacher, who is detained
in Grand Forks with a light attack of
influenza.
J. S. Kirk has been appointed spec.
ial administrator of the estate of Ben
Higgenbotham and F. r. Stevens as
attorney for the administrator will at
tend to business matters connected
with the estate.
Banks were closed here on election
day.
Mike Lux is able to be up again af-
ter an attack of the influenza.
Miss Loretta Neibaurer and Miss
Bernice Hobbs were shopping in Dew
lis Lake Monday.
MI. and Mrs. ]. r. Shand and fam
lily have moved into town for the win
ter.
Edgar Anderson left Tuesday for
st. Paul with a car load of stock for
S. J. Dean.
Miss Minnie johnson, a sister of
Mrs. DR.. Cuthbert, is substituting for
Miss Broen this week.
Miss Parker of Leeds was an over
Sunday visitor at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Lewis.
MI. and Mrs. Deckladel of Iowa who
have been here in the interest of their
farm, which they bought Of the Ha-
gen brothers. were guests at the Ha-
gen brothers home Tuesday.
The remains of Henry L. Rebillard
were brought. to Crary last week for
burial, being shipped from Red Lake
Falls, MINI. Mr.. Rebillard was at one
time in business at Crazy as q harness
maker. He has been in failing health
, for a year or more and passed away
from an attack of influenza. He leaves
to mourn q devoted wife and two
children, also several brothers, all of
whom were present at the funeral ex-
cept Albert, who recently left for New
Castel, Va Rev. Bagby conducted
short services at the grave.
Monday, Nov. 4. at, the General hos
pital at Devils. Lake occurred the
death Of Mrs. J.. Orchard, Of Warwick.
The remains eyre brought to. Crary
Thursday morning and inferred in the
Catholic cemetery, FIR. Kaufman con-
Quoting the services.
Deceased leaves to mourn her loss a
bereaved husband and a child one year
old, and her parents MI. and Mrs
Daeley, of Devils Lake.
A sister of deceased passed away at
the hospital in Devils Lake Wednes.
day Of this week, also a victim Of the
epidemic.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

The many friends of DR.. A. B. Lund
of Leeds were saddened to hear of the
death of Mrs: Lund, Saturday evening,
Nov. 2.She was sick but a very Few
days with influenza.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Mrs. w. A. Turner and family have
moved to, Devils Lake to stay with Mr..
Turner who is farming there.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13
ALSEN

Mr.. Abr. Holm returned Monday
from Rock Lake where she was nurs-
ing the A A. Rohn family who were
down with the flu.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-11-13

Harold Flath left Monday for his
home at Stanley. 1t is rumored that
he will return with a bride and will
settle on his fathers farm.