Decorah Obituary and regional notices span Decorah to Tama
Obituary and community briefs cover Miss Inger Jagerson Jagerson's death near Decorah with funeral in Springfield cemetery, births marriages and divorces, school events, and local announcements from Decorah Amana Aurora Fayette Hopkinton Lowden West Union Decorah Quasqueton Tama Castalia Toledo Oelwein Monticello and Monona.
Tiny town, big network versus city strangers
A 1937 anecdote contrasts small town life with the city. The city visitor laments dullness but learns residents know most neighbors. Pernell reveals he lives eight miles back in the hills, not in town, highlighting local ties over urban anonymity.
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Ancient dog friendship idea and local notices
Caveman raised wild pups for famine months, dogs guarding and tracking for humans. Also reports on Marengo high seniors diploma night with Rosa Furlong valedictorian and honors. Oelwein Hazleton injuries. Edgewood wedding. Tama Marshalltown injury. Toledo death notice for Emma Grau and family survivors.
Robert Montgomery Traer Farmer Dies in Waterloo Hospital
Robert Montgomery a farmer living northeast of Traer died Wednesday in a Waterloo hospital. Born in Ireland he had farmed the area for 25 years. Survived by wife four children three brothers William John and Alex farmers near Traer and his elderly mother in Ireland. Funeral 2 p m Friday United Presbyterian church officiated by Rev B M Wallace. Burial in Buckingham cemetery.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
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U S Suspends All Army Enlistments
Washington reports the War Department has suspended all new enlistments for the American army until further notice. The halt is attributed to the army already meeting the congress floor strength on hand.
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Get Up Nights Relief Ads From May’s Drug Store
A vintage advertisement promotes juniper oil and buchu leaves in green tablets to ease bladder irritation and improve sleep. It urges readers to ask druggists for Bukets test box and promises better rest.
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