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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
8
August 12 1918 County News catalogs local updates from Decorah and surrounding areas. It notes F J Potter's health returning, threshing underway, and a flurry of visits and trips among residents including the Reed, Pierce, Kratz, Kratz family circles, plus church events and forthcoming L A 8 meeting.
August 12 1018 Z Erickson and family shopped at Burr Oak. Faduar Smith visited with his cousin Leon Smith. Elsie Gertrude and George Young attended Mabel Wednesday afternoon. Darringtons visited Monday afternoon Ray Smalley and John Kinyon called at Mabel Thursday forenoon. Philip Young and family visited L Rolson Sunday afternoon. Ernie Foltz and family called at Decorah Saturday. Valentine Stoskopf and family called at Heeper Thursday evening. George Young and family with Ray Smalley spent Sunday at L Bolson's. Frank Barth helped Philip Young harvest last week. Alfred Young transacted business at Mabel Wednesday afternoon. Norbert Noecker visited George Young Friday. Valentine Stoskopf transacted business at Decorah Thursday.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders. Claims “no end of misery” from such troubles and promotes a trial at a quarter price. Sold by R. A. Engbertson. Adv. es.
Horse buyers gathered in Western Lincoln as locals finished stacking grain last week. Ray Stoeckel and Elmer Schild visited Decorah, while Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kratz called on friends in Cresco last Saturday. Mrs. J. G. Kirschman, recently separated, was listed as living with her former self.
In hot weather many families face summer complaint and prompt care is vital. Mrs F Scott of Scotteville NY testifies that Chamberlains Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy once eased a severe attack after one dose, with similar relief for other family members. Sold by R A Engbertson Ady.
A Cedar Valley update lists visits among Borsheim, Sime, and Rasmussen families, with friends calling on neighbors and relatives. Amon Borsheim’s family and others make calls. new birth announced for Henry and Mrs. Gjetley. Funeral for James Tillinghast observed in Freeport with continued community sympathy. Mrs. Tillinghast mourned by husband Clark and five grandchildren.
Families keep a bottle in the house for use in case it is needed and find it a good investment that saves suffering. For sale by R A Engbertson. Adv.
Thursday entries recount visits to Lew Meikle at Oakdale sanitarium and Tony Kaufman leaving for Cedar Rapids with sister Anna. Reports of John Grotegut’s illness, Dr Kiesau attending, and Harry Waters injuring a toe. Red Cross June July totals issued. Oakdale telegram says Lew Meikle very low. Mrs Meikle and Hazel visit. Chas Brouillet and Vernon Decorah visitors. funeral in Centennial for Meeker child. Roy Haslip leaves for Jefferson Barracks. WCT A convention attendees listed. S S convention set for Frankville Sept 2 3 with Dr Willett Grant and state S S secretary Hatton among speakers.
Stacking activity dominates recent days with locals from Ravena Ossian and Castalia making trips to Decorah. Several residents, including Fred Rathbun and Kathleen Olson, are staying with relatives or assisting neighbors. An Adams Pharmacy ad promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for summer colds and related ailments.
Calmar and Spillville residents made weekend calls and visits while market activity included Wm Phillips selling two calves and Rob Heuser buying coal from Joe Klimesh. A. Sobolik hosted guests from Spillville and Mason City, with families traveling between Calmar Blooming Prairie and Spillville for gatherings and band events.
A locomotive engineer from Turtle Lake North Dakota writes that kidney pills eased his back pain and rheumatic stiffness after suffering from kidney problems. He reports relief within days and credits Engbertson's Pharmacy Ady for the remedy.
North Madison December? August 12 1918 records a flurry of local visits. Names include Rob Howden Clarissa Christen Olga Simonson Anna Holstad Lena Holstad and Halvor Skadeland among many others visiting relatives and friends at Haga Fulson Hovden and Ellingson homes.
A Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine writes that Foley Kidney Pills helped her and her husband who was lame and stooped. She claims his back pain and aches vanished quickly after using the product from Engbertson's Pharmacy.
Local items recount visits and gatherings across Kendallville Cresco Orleans and Albion. Notable mentions include Mabel Ellingson finishing school, families traveling from Cresco and Harmony, and social visits at Grange hall and various homes. Additional notes cover funerals and church or lodge gatherings through mid August in the area.
An old advertisement urges readers to prepare for heat wave health by using Foley Cathartic Tablets to cleanse bowels and aid digestion. The copy touts relief for indigestion biliousness and bad breath and mentions Engberteen's Pharmacy and Chamberlain's Tablets as selling points with simple directions.
The article urges strict inspection and rat proofing to prevent food and textile losses from rats and mice. It advocates replacing old structures or repairing them, using wire cages for stored foods, concrete repairs, and preventing access to supplies. It emphasizes coordinated township or county effort for lasting results.
The U S Department of Agriculture promotes cottage cheese with fruit preserves such as strawberries figs or cherries poured over it as an appetizing sustaining dish served with bread or crackers. Cottage cheese balls can be served separately or with preserves. A jelly dot nest variant adds garnish.
A Decorah barber Edw B Herwig extols Doan's Kidney Pills noting relief from back strain and profuse kidney secretions after purchase at Wangler's Pharmacy. Over three years later he reaffirmed the remedy's effectiveness for kidney ailments and continued to use it promptly. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y. Adv.
Notice of appointment of Iary A Jirak as administratrix of the John J Jirak estate of Decorah Iowa Winneshiek county intestate. Creditors must file claims and debtors pay estate bonds posted Aug 12 1918 under Willett and Nelson attorneys.
A recent interview with Madame Langford, noted beauty expert, reveals how to improve complexion through careful night care and a Velvetina regimen. She warns against casual washing and excessive powder to avoid coarse skin and suggests cleansing with Velvetina Complexion Soap, Velvetina Massage, and gentle upward finger work to remove impurities and protect against sun and wind for a flawless look.
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