Algona and Cedar Falls News Highlights From Iowa Briefs
Local items report Algona population 3581 and Cedar Falls to lay four miles of asphalt this summer. A newborn was found in a Mason City sewer. Fayette reporters form a county press association. Lansing votes to build a new high school at 25000 dollars. Waterloo fire destroys Kimmell & Co. dry goods, loss 45000. West Union Chautauqua speaker Senator Kenyon. Cedar Falls German Evangelical church to build 40000 edifice. Elkader death by drowning. Guthrie child dies on Milwaukee line between Sioux City and Mason City. Decorah post letters: Ingrid Iverson Selden Meyers Julius Clausen W L Smith. Wisconsin tobacco buyer purchases 50000 pounds at eight cents. E H McMaster eyes specialist takes Fisk practice. will be at Winne shiek hotel May 4. If eyes trouble you call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Cedar Falls
Mason City
Chickasaw
Men of
Fayette
Lansing
Waterloo
Kimmell & Co
Kenyon
West Union Chautauqua
Decorah
Ingrid Iverson
Selden Meyers
Julius Clausen
W. L. Smith
Wisconsin Tobacco Company
Spring Grove
E. H. McMaster
Karl L. Fisk
Winneshiek Hotel
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plains States
The weekly forecast from Des Moines predicts generally fair weather with temperatures above average in the near term, followed by possible local showers and cooler days later in the week. The accompanying weekly weather and crop report notes ideal farming conditions, rapid ground preparation for corn, and good growth of grass and small grains with a need for rain to ensure a bountiful harvest.
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Weather Bureau of the
United States
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Republican
Panitios
Speeding Cars Alarm Center Avenue Residents
Center avenue and West Decorah main street face speeding problems as residents warn of taking action if officials fail to curb reckless drivers. Children on the streets raise safety concerns amid demonstrations on Broadway hill.
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Center Avenue
First Ward
West Decorah
Broadway Hill
Phantom circuit system aids long distance talk
A Bell Telephone crew spent days stringing copper wires from here to Lerey Minn to build a phantom circuit. Four wires will link six people, enabling multiple conversations. The exact mechanism remained unclear to locals.
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Bell Telephone
Toe Lerey
Minn
Busy Ford Garage Brings Hectic Trade to Broadway Corner
At the Washington and Broadway corner the former Jen nifon and Wendling buildings now house a Ford garage run by Warren Hoyt. Since the 12th of the month, Hoyt reports selling eighteen Ford cars and expects two more carloads daily, making the corner increasingly busy.
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Washington and
Broadway
Jennifon & Wendling
Warren Hoyt
Ford Automobiles
Mr. Hoyt
Ford
Swerey to Open Ossian Branch Office
Dr. A J Swerey plans a branch office in Ossian while continuing Decorah practice. He will devote one day a week to Ossian business and maintains a large south county clientele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Swerey
Ossian
Decorah
Barker’s Anti septic advertised curb foot odor fast
A sales notice touts Barker’s Anti septic offered by John G. Schimming and R A Engbretson in Ady. The pitch promises a cure for foul feet with odor gone in 15 seconds and a one hundred dollar reward to the buyer’s father for the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbretson
Ady
R. A
Engbretson, Adv
County Medical Society Meeting Highlights New Medical Concepts
Ten physicians and three guests gathered for the county medical society spring meeting. Discussions covered press attitudes to patent medicines, public defense against crime, eugenics, new germ facts, gum disease origins, and the need for dentist collaboration in systemic treatment. Dr. Hexom presented on pyorrhea work in New Orleans. Dr. Amy presided.
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The
County Medical Society
Ipecac
F. W. Biermann
Decorah Journal
L. M. Enger
A. J. Swezey
H. H. Thomas
SP. Geltutelfman
P. Dahl
A. F. Barfoot
C. L. Topliff
Boe
Hexom
New Orleans
H. B. Amy
A. C. Woodward
A. E. Conrad
A. C. Hennessy
Calmar
Kyron Lewis
Ridgeway
E. A. Nash
Frankville
Daly
Long trial delays as witnesses protract probate docket
A prolonged trial in progress may extend to at least two weeks as witnesses are questioned. Probate docket entries from the past week show wills proven in several estates including A McClintock, John Hespe darsky, and Gottfried Heuser. Executors' discharges and an order to correct deed description are noted among the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McClintock
Robt
McClintock
John Hespedarsky
Mary Hespedarsky
Gottfried Heuser
Frederick —Trewser
Torger
Hauge
Jacob T. Haas
Keokuk Hosts National Electric Light Association Meet
Mr and Mrs Burtis and 4 IL Dancan attended the National Electric Light association convention in Keokuk last week. Beside convention business, attendees toured the large Keokuk dam and reviewed its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtis
IL Dancan
Keokuk
National Electric Light Association
Keokuk Dam
Farm House Burns in Pleasant Township Section 4
Fire destroyed the home of Chris Engen in Section 4 Pleasant township on Sunday evening. The extent of the loss and the cause of the fire are not yet learned. An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and related pains, with a note on baby antiseptic products sold by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Engen
Pleasant Township
Sloan
Dr Ylvisaker Honored for Seventieth Birthday at Hamline
Dr Johannes Ylvisaker professor of theology at Norwegian Lutheran seminary Hamline was presented a 1270 dollar purse by Rev Zacharias Ordahl at a banquet marking his seventieth birthday. The event drew about 200 attendees and highlighted his 36 years at the institution.
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Johannes Ylvisaker
Norwegian Lutheran Seminary
Hamline
Zacharias Ordahl
Sioux Falls
S. D
Yivisaker
St. Paul
E. Howe
George Gullixson
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Chicago
O. E. Brandt
Haakon
Norway
Order of St. Olaf
Intercollegiate Debate at Luther College Auditorium
Tomorrow evening at Luther College auditorium a debate between Luther College and Gustavus Adolphus College will discuss whether the federal government should own and operate the Interstate railroads. Luther’s team includes H L Yivisaker T O Kraabel and FE R Series. The event starts at 8 with college orchestra music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Gustavus Adolphus of
St. Peter, Minn
Luther
H. L. Yivisaker
T. O. Kraabel
FE. R
St. Peter
Church Notes Communion and Evening Sermons
Congregational Church schedule announces communion next Sabbath morning and evening study on How God Goes Before Us. Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m feature Home Runs or Lessons from the Baseball Diamond with a bright song service. All fans invited. Evening service under an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Tog
Munsing Wear Union Suit Promises Comfort and Fit
The ad touts a Munsing Union Suit as the most comfortable undergarment with no gaping binding or riding up. It claims perfect fit, durability, and washability in thin summer fabrics, offered in all sizes and growing in sales each season. BEN BEAR endorses it to a discriminating trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Nothing So Good for a Cough or Cold
A local ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unsurpassed for colds. Mrs J Roroff of Elida says her daughter Ruth was cured of a severe cough two years ago and she remains grateful to the manufacturers. Sold by Engbrechtson's Pharmacy. Adv. Belgium's national wealth was estimated at 8 billion dollars a year ago.
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Chamberlain
J. Roroff
Elida
Ohio
Ruth
Eng Bretson
Remodeling notes for local homes on Franklin Grove and nearby streets
Building activity across the area includes John Ellestad's two story enlargement with a hot water plant and bath. N P Linn completes extensive fifth ward changes adding cemented cellar two baths a fireplace a three sided porch cement walks and garage/barn floors with gas and heating plant upgrades and two cisterns. Miss Vick adds a small corner addition Franklin and Grove. Frank Kuntz garage foundation advances with cement floors. Richard Schrubbe prepares new brick building. Archie Hoyt nears completion on a farm residence in Canoe township audience. Peter Johnson enlarges porch on Mechanic street.
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John Ellestad
Jefferson Street
N. P. Linn
Fifth Ward
Pmero Cemente
Miss Vick
Franklin and
Grove Streets
Frank Kuntz
Richard Schrubbe
Archie Hoyt
Canoe Township
Peter Johnson
Mechanic Street
Why Called Pin Money
The term pin money dates to the 14th century. Pins were sold only on the first two January days, so women bought a year’s supply then. Money given by husbands or fathers for that purpose became known as pin money.
Screwless Door Lock Invention For Home Security
A screwless lock designed to resist picking is described as a clamp like device with a tongue into the door jamb plate and a thumbscrew. It may be used on window sashes dumb wait ers and transoms as well as doors.
Daily Thought Reflections on Balance and Leisure
A pithy maxim notes the bow cannot stay bent and humans need lawful recreation. The quote by Cer cantes links temperance to daily life, urging steady self control and useful rest.
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Logsden & Hagen
L. Peterson
Toyen & Deremo
Iowa
Peter Johnson & Sons
Theate
R. J. Relf
Paramount - Famous Player Pictures
H. B. Warner
Acts
Paramount-Lasky Pictures
Blanche Sweet
David Belasco
Virginia
Paramount Pictures
Ular
Mary Pickford
Marguerite Clark
New York
Frisco
Parkers
Colne
Ert
Brugeete
A. K. Batting & Son
Weather Forecast
DR. Ylvisaker
Church Notes
Daily Thought
Trout Run Mill
Guy Hathaway
Hathaway Garage
Washington St
G. Tleuser
Jas
Welch
Ijere
Highlandville
A. R. Cofeen
West Broadway
J. C. Beard
Bath
Casterton
Maple
Herbert Rawlinson
Anna Little
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Marie
Violet Mercereau
Chas. Ogle
Pauline Bush
Billie Ritchie
Fortune Hunter
Elliott
George Soule Spencer
Chas, Brandt
Ethel Clayton
Rosetta Brice
Florence Williams
James Daly
Gaston Bell
Ruth Bryan
Jennings Bryan
Frank Baccus
Clara Lambert
Frank Tidmarsh
Allen Quinn
Edwin Barbour
Richard Wageman
Douglas Sibole
Mrs. Gee
W. Walters
Ellen B
Larsen
EF. J.parman
Meritos Remedies
Schaffoer
Hart Schaffner & Marx
New Varsity
Glen Urquhart
Hart Schaltner & Marx Clothes
Sowola
Tipes
Ak Bailey
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