Seeing a Big Power Plant in 1917 California
Geo. R. Baker recounts a trip to the new power plant near Los Angeles where water powers a massive turbine complex. He describes the canyon drive, the high pressure water, six water wheels, 112 ton dynamos, and the plant covering 100 by 200 feet at 62 feet high delivering lighting power for the city. He notes public opposition, visits with locals, and his impressions of the warm climate and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Republican
Hollywood
San Fernando
Newhall
Lagos
Becky Sharp
Ben Bear
Robi. Thomson
Cresco
Mr. B
Paradise
States
Brother Albert
Sun
Honolulu
Home Garden Hints on ordering seed and planning beds
Vegetable seed should be ordered now and gardeners advised to survey plots and plan layouts for successive crops. The article lists seed amounts for 100 feet of row and emphasizes staggered plantings, novice help, and canning surplus, with references to Farmers' Bulletins 255 and 647 for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Home Garden
Department of Agriculture
Local Rounds Up Decorah Ridgeway Visitors in 1917
County News notes frequent Decorah and Ridgeway callers, family visits, and gatherings. Among those mentioned are Gilbert Nelson and John Fulson from Decorah, Ole Melaas and Halvor Skadeland hay and wood work, and Knut Hovden's Mahnomen relatives hosting a surprise gathering. A Minnesota family left after bringing their six year old boy for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Nelson
Decorah Frig
John Fulsons
Gilbert Holstad
John Dahle
Fred Nelson
Peterson
Oscar Holstad
Ole Melaas
Gilbert Melaas
Lina
Abbie Holstad
John Ask
Theo, Tollefson
Gilbert Christen
John Fulsaas
Anna
Gina Haga
H. O. Myran
Jinnie Ask
Theo. Tollefson
Albert Fulsaas
Martha Christen
Shorty Armstrong
Ole Gilbertson
G. E. Bakken
Alfred Gilbertson
Nels Fulsaas
Ole Fulsaas
Elmer Ellingson
Martin Haga
Even Peterson
Ole Christen
Henry
Julian Kjose
Christina Kjose
Martin
Gladys Hovden
Anna Holstad
J. O. Myran
Even Berg
Julia
Ole Kvale
Culetta Hovden
Home Olks
Clarissa Christen
Helmer FE
Hovden
J. K.hovden
Evelyn
Myran
Olaf Myran
Iven Berg
Knut Hovden
Iven Hovden
Gilbert Melans
Ellingson
Albert Fulsans
Bertha Nelson
Sven Hovden
Carrie Hovden
Gilbert
Tells on the kidneys and Dean's Kidney Pills
Overwork strains weakened kidneys causing backache and fatigue. Dean's Kidney Pills are billed as quick aid, with a Decorah Iowa blacksmith Sever Olson praising them after years of labor. Olson says kidney issues tied to colored secretions improved after using the pills. Sold for 50 cents at Engbertson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Decorah
Sever Olson
Maple Ave
Iowa
Engbertson
Mr. Olson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Sheriff Sale Notice in Winneshiek County Iowa
A sheriff's sale is scheduled in Winneshiek County Iowa. The property is the south half of the northeast quarter in section three township 9% north range ten west. The sale of the real estate will occur on April 28 1917 at 9:00 a.m. at the front door of the Decorah courthouse to satisfy a judgment for 814.30 dollars plus interest and costs. Attorney fees and costs amount to 52.89 dollars. The action is Pierce Cunningham Rice versus L J Holub. The sheriff is O C Ellingson and the date of the notice is March 17 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshick County
State of
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Towa
Decorah
Pierce Cunningham & Rice
District Court
Said County
L. J. Holub
Ellingson
W. L. Barker
Sound Tractor Advice from South Dakota Expert
R L Patty, engineering specialist at the state college of agriculture, argues against small tractors. He notes tractors should have enough engine capacity to run hay tools without forcing the engine, and recommends surplus capacity to extend life. He says payment depends on farmer skill, but size matters for efficiency on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R_ L. Patty
South Dakota
State College of Agriculture
Spring Rheumatic Relief Ad and Probate Notice
Spring implies delight for many yet rheumatic folks suffer in damp cold. Chamberlains Liniment offers relief. Notice in probate to appear April 16, 1917, at Winneshiek County Court House to contest will in Decorah Township. Clerk S. J. Moore signs, Boice and Hook, attorneys.
Appointment of administrator for Lillie E Garden estate
Notice announces the appointment of William Garden as administrator of the estate of Lillie E Garden, deceased, of Puinatet township Winneshiek county Iowa. It directs creditors to present claims and debtors to make payment, dated Decorah Iowa February 28 1917, attorney W M Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie E.garden
Lillie E. Garden
Puinatet Township
Winneshiek
Iowa
Willia
Garden
Decorah
Towa
W. M. Strand
Notice in Probate for Anna Barlow Will
Notice is given to creditors and heirs that the last will of Anna Barlow of Calmar township Winneshiek County Iowa is to be probated on April day 1917 at 2 PM in the court. The clerk S J Moore seals the document dated March 20 1917 with Willett and Nelson as deputies. The notice demands appearance to contest the will if any objections exist.
Probate notice for will of John H. Fretheim in Winneshiek County
In Winneshiek county Iowa on March 21 1917 the clerk of district court notes a probate action for the will of John H Fretheim late of Madison township The notice directs appearance on the 16th to attend probate if any reason why the will should not be admitted testimony from the office seal and signatures of J Moore clerk Willett Nelson attorneys Decorah Iowa agent Schrempf The document is an official probate notice from Decorah Iowa with dates and county names.
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Decorah Township
Winneshiek County
Iowa
J. Moore
Boice & Hook
Anna Barlow
Calmar
Towa
S. J. Moore
Willett & Nelson
John H. Fretheim
Madison Township
L. R. Schrempf
Decorah
Kendallville News Bits Reflect Illness and Local Visits
Mrs. Steve Todd is ill with tonsillitis. Ada Young visits Riceville, and several families share hospitalities and gatherings around Cresco and Harmony. The Kendallville L A S meets in Grange hall, while community members report travels, home moves, a parcel shower for Lena Pederson, a 50th anniversary, a thumb injury, and various visits between relatives and friends.
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Steve Todd
Mattie Stockman
Lois Soltow
Bernard Davis
Mrs. Davis
Kendallville L. A. S
Jon
Grange Hall
Ada Young
Riceville
Wm. River
Clinton Fifield
Howard
Cresco
Walter Daskam
Clifford Eddy
Lena Pederson
Pederson
Earl Trouten
Dr. Kieland
Harmony
Mr. Rink
Mary
J. Rink
Marion Davis
Mrs. Rink
Mrs. Barnes
Joe Culbert
S. M. Culbert
Howard Jeffers
Everett Smith
Joe Eddy
Notice of Appraisement in Lillie E estate case
In the matter of the estate of Lillie E. To the Treasurer of State and others, appraisers W. Freeman, Luther Reed, C. Christen announce a Collateral Inheritance Tax appraisal. The meeting is set for 10:00 A.M. on April 28, 1917, at the Clerk's office in Decorah, Winneshiek County. Dated March 10, 1917.
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Winneshiek County
Lillie E. Garden
W. C. Brown
William H. Garden
Evans N. Emg
Emma Bervig
Len
Anna E. Hagen
Avon Garden
Halvor B. Garden
Oes
Eer
Co. Clerk's
Decorah
W. Freeman
Luther Reed
C. Christen
Windmill Economy on Farm Power
Farm and Fireside notes windmills offer cheap power when well sized. Nebraska data suggest a 10 foot wheel and 21½ inch pump cylinder for water forcing, with large reservoirs and clear wind paths boosting output. A well-made windmill lasts about twenty five years and can pump 100 barrels of water for around 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Foley Kidney Pills Ad From Bagdad Ky
A.Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky reports kidney troubles in her daughter and credits Foley Kidney Pills with cure. The ad claims the pills strengthen weak kidneys, relieve bladder issues and rheumatic pains. Engbertson's Pharmacy promotes the product. An unrelated line follows about business religion and branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mitchell
Bagdad
Engbertson’s
Glad to Learn of It Coughs Use Foley’s Honey and Tar
A reader from Augusta Georgia via 1421 12th Street praises Foley's Honey and Tar for curing lingering coughs after influenza or deep hacks. The note highlights relief after using a single 25 cent bottle and credits Engbertson's Pharmacy for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
C. Smith
12Th St
Augusta
Foley
Engbertson
Doctor Pierce's Medicines Praised By Mrs Trius In Clinton
A Clinton Iowa resident Mrs Spa L B Trius testifies to long use of Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for rheumatism nervousness and Favorite Prescription for women's ailments with claimed cures. The ad touts natural ingredients no narcotics and lists conditions cured alongside offers of free health book and a detox plan using Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and digestive issues.
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Clinton
Iowa
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. Spa L. B. Trius
N. 4Th St
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
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George R. Baker
Germany
Geo. R. Baker
North Mariposa Ave
Chamberlain
Adv
R. A. Engbertson
County News
North Madison
Nicolas Richert
Kendallville
Adams Seed Company
Marsh Bidg
W. Water
Rock Island Lines
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park
Pike's Peak Region
Yellowstone National Park
California
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Minnesota
Iowa Lakes
Des Moines
Lehigh
Portland
N. H. Adams
Health and Beauty
Gonsantesc Ams Seed CO
Marsh
C.F. Ameli
Highlandville
Burr Oak Mercantile CO
Burr Oak
J. C. Beard
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Rud
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