County News notes from August 20 1917 events
The column lists numerous local happenings including people visiting Cresco and Canton, farm work such as stacking and threshing, social events like an ice cream social and a home talent play, and various trips and visits by residents to Waterloo Fayette Kenmare and Timber Lake. A Red Cross entertainment at the Catholic school ground raised about 235 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ring
Henry Young
Cresco
Canton
Lois Soltow
Saratoga
N. Oleson
Mr. Reuter
Waterloo
Ada Young
Gladys Haines
Fred Todd
Aookisworthy Home
Calmar and surrounding towns note social visits and moves
A 1917 Fort Atkinson column records frequent Calmar travelers and residents visiting relatives. It lists Mrs Schrandt and Mrs Zeman in Calmar, J Smith on business trips, Wandas to Arkansas, visits by Dr Jinderlee Cresco and Klimesh family, Anna Gipera and Anna Zeman in and out of town, the Rink family from Cresco, Mr Wiest’s flour mill trip, a baby boy for Jos Bakula, Seibold returning to Waterloo, Mabel Perkins assisting at the post office, Neouzil family moving to the Hronek home, Pfahler moving goods from Ossian, Mrs Lloyd Weiler’s Arlington visit, and Michalee of Chas City visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville L. A
Cora
Bernard Davis
Orleans
Davis
Clinton Fifield
Fayette
Aecree
Ee Fred Ficken
Cresco
Solton
Stinson
Stringer
Ole Elli
Ella Flemming and Son
Owens
W. A. Dasham
C. ©. Brown
John Rakow
Charlie Smith
Reuter
R. Barnes
Fred Barnes
Handke
Geo. Dunn
Minneapolis
Henry Dunn
Walter Robinson
Hawkeye
Albert Culbert
Aes
Mary Paton
Redwood Lls
Minn
W. C. Fifield
Viva Howard
Kenmare
N. D
Fa. Miner
Bob
Grange Hall
Minnie Todd
Helen
Henry Barnes
Artimisa
Spring Valley
Mye
Barnes
Cornelia Barnes
Sobolik
California
Leslie White
New York
Dakota
W. A. Clink
Brown
Tally
John Kakae
Little See
Froming Valley
A. Daskam
Gue Anderson
Schmitz
Frank
Ossian
Red Cross
F. A. Schreiber
Aberdeen
S. D
James
Martin Mikesh
Hibbing
Milwaukee
S. Bush
Anna Martinek
Duelos
St. Lucas
Theo, Smith
West Union
O. Berg
Plomteaux
Elsie
Ethel
Doubek
Reisner
Jennings
Emmet
Thos
John Haubrick
Carroll
Theo. Smith
Neing
Car
Geo. Brockamp
Timberlake
Joan Schneeberger
Rock Island
Til
Tom
Christ
Cedar Rapids
F. A. Smith
Adrian
Arthur
Winona
Gabe
Smithy
McGregor
Frank Zeman
Anna
Mrs. Cross
Schrandt
Calmar
Anna Zeman
Poca Hhontas
John Wandas
Spillville
Rink
Theo
Smith
Wiest
New Hampton
Jos
Bakula
Boyer
Chas
Michalee
City
Tom Houdek
Helen Flaskerud
Otto Neste
N. S. Engen
Ida Josvanger
Alida
Deear
Beatrice Hovey
Drew
Lg Hovey
Wim
Seiite ‘Oldt of
Decorah
O. P. Hovey
Ole Gilbertson
E. O. Flaskerud
Guy Newcomer
Baby
Hag Bt
O. O. Vick
C.J. Falek
C. G. Olson
Patrick Finnegan
F. A. Hennessy
Strawberry Point
Joseph Schmidt
J. E. Flaskerud
Harriet and
Allert
T. H. Humker
Fort Snelling
Jerome
Helena Frana
Hugo Huber
South Bend
R. J
J. D. Becker
Thelma Wangsness
Ellen Wangsness
L. E. Wangsness
N. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Alvina
Josie Wangsness
Gettysburg
Cer
Ed. Ellingson
Ridgeway
Nelson
Charles City
Anton Jaeger
Independence
H. J. Busch
Edwin Peterson
Decorah Park
J. G. Steensland
Chicago
Miss Verna Jensen and friends visit Hesper area
August 21 1917 notes show Miss Verna Jensen as a guest of Hesper friends. Numerous locals including Miss Mamie Flak Mr W A Plunkett and families visit neighboring towns and host houses. Rev O L Hutchins and family plan travels to Sawyer Wisconsin with other locals sharing visits and excursions to La Crosse Smail Bluffs and northern Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Jensen
Mamie Flak
Mabel
W. A. Plunkett
Elkader
W. Rt. Morgan
Maline
Ill
Will Coy
Arthur Darrington
Frank Casterton
Canton
Vernice Carrington
Jenee Rolfshus
Chas, Ramio
Hilda Pray
Hesper
Eunice Hall
Alma Center
Hesper R ‘Coy
Wattneerington
Clarence Rolfshus
Josephine Strong
Punerm
Battey
Jack Darri
Decorah
Rey
C. L. Hutchins
B. M. White
Alice
Florence Worth
W. F. Johnson
Albert Ellingson
Howard Pearson
Albert Halsey
Mir Will Antrim
Mont
O. L. Hutchins
Sawyer
Wis
B. A. Griswold
la Crosse
Elmer Griswold
H. C. Rowe
FE. A. Griswold
G. C. Rowe
Smail Bluffs
W. Plunkett
Clara Tatteys
The Best Laxative Habits for Regular Bowels
Outdoor exercise keeps bowels regular and a full glass of water before breakfast aids the routine. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and establish a daily bowel movement. If medicine is needed consult RA for appropriate tonics.
Spilling Through August 1917 News From Spillville Decorah Area
Local notes list numerous residents visiting Decorah Fort Atkinson Calmar and Ridgeway with social calls visits to relatives and friends. Entries report births and arrivals including a baby at the Poshusta home and two babies born to Kovarik families. A upcoming dance at Fisher's hall with Fisher's orchestra is announced alongside Dr Stefanik's visit and several town visits to Cresco Ridgeway and Fort Atkinson.
Local social calls and visits across Ridgeway Decorah and Cresco
Residents and visitors list social calls and visits from Monday to last week. Names include Fred Nelson, Honey Myran, Bains Larson, Anton Howden, Filbert Holstad, O Peterson, Nettie Frose, Martin and Carl Haga, Mrs Hans Ask, Gunhild Sauiton's, Hauke's of Cresco, John Pierce, Mrs Louis Larson, Nettie Prose, Ole Gilbertson, H Myran, Flias, Ralph llega, Clarence Borseth, T I Myran, Grace Odden, Halvor Skadeland, KE PF Bakken, Mr and Mrs Sue Rue and child, Elmer Wepler and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
John Fulsaas
Louis Larson
Edna
Martin Haga
John Helgeson
Baby
Lake Mills
Fred Nelson
Sue Rue
G. G. Howden
Olive
G. G. Hovden
O. G. Howden
Chas. Lundby
Thos. Humphrey
O. Blekeberg
Ole Nelson
Robert
Earl Christen
Decorah
Anna Holstad
S. Gleora
Henrietta Bakken
Geo. Westby
R. T. Hovden
Honey Myran
Bains Larson
Anton Howden
Filbert Holstad
Ridge
O. Peterson
Ridgeway
Nettie Frose
Martin
Carl Haga
Anna
Gina Haga
Hans Ask
Martin Christen
Gunhild Sauiton
Hauke
Cresco
John Pierce
T. Evenson
Nettie Prose
Ole Gilbertson
H. ©. Myran
Flias
Ralph Llega
Clarence Borseth
Tl. O
Tl. O. Myran’s Sunday, Grace Odden Called At Halvor Skadeland
Anna Haga
Bakken
Childre Leta
Howden
Local Social News from Madison Region
Community members including Mrs O N Haugen and L A S group hosted visitors this week. Several relatives and friends like Ida Josvanger Stella Hovey and Elizabeth Istad traveled between Decorah Calmar and local homes for weekend visits.
Local Social Notes From Freeport and Nearby Towns
Freeport and surrounding communities share a flurry of visits and calls as residents travel between Burr Oak Cresco Decorah Austin Lanark Earlville and Clay Hill. Mrs E Sanaker Mrs Myrtle Stevens and Miss Courtney travelers are among those mentioned with several short visits recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sanaker
Burr Oak
Myrtle Stevens
Cresco
Jesse Stevens
Leo Meffee
Freeport
Miss Courtney
Austin
Villary Harris
Decorah
Cora Dickinson
Joe Sweitzer
Lanark
A. K. Sweitzer
Minmis
Walter Hallman
E. Sweitzer
A. E. Sweitzer
Clarence Miller
Harold Rasmussen
Blemme
Iowa
Our Village
Local notes from Burr Oak and Decorah area posted
Burr Oak community updates include residents on the sick list, travel visits, and social stops. Mentions of Mrs. Artie McIntire in Decorah, Miss Florence Reed visiting Harmony, and several trips to La Crosse and Winona accompany schoolhouse building progress in the George Snell district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Wicks
Emmons
N. Masters
Chas. Pollitt
Nettie Reed
W. Richert
Artie McIntire
Decorah
J. Headington
James
Amy Winters
Ludlow
Carl Pierce
James Wade
Ben Manning
Press
George Snell
Florence Reed
Harmony
Laura Todd
Dorothy Ulrich
J. B. Reed
Decor
Albert Kline
W. Winters
Martin Ryan
Cresco
Mike ‘Donlan
Lizzie Winter
Emma Ploeger
Fredenburg
Ben Ward
W. Baker
Albert van Vlait
Funeral attendances and visits reported in Calmar area
Mrs El Olson attended the funeral of her uncle in Albert Lea Minnesota. Miss Elizabeth Ryan from Norfolk Nebraska visited relatives here. Miss Blanche Miller of Cresco visited Miss Theresa Wangsness. Elsie Hofbauer returned home for a short vacation before school. A H Latimer asked county supervisors to permit an electric transmission line to Spillville Ft Atkinson and Festina and was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Cox
Will Hayes
Leah Connell
Oneida
Towa
Tom Logsdon
Decorah
Ben
Edldie Kelly
Joseph Armstrong
Joseph Wennett
Dubuque
Joe
E. D. Weldon
T. E. Roberts
Fayette
Cresco
A. B. Wanless
Laura B. Hale
WC. T. U
M. EL Church
Clifford Reed
Frank
E. M. Reed
Paul
J. B. Reed
The
Reformed Church
John Nolte
W. Winters
L. A
M. E. Parsonage
F. FE. Potter
Thiel
Miss Potter
Canton
Alfred Jewell
John Pierce
Mr. Potter
el, Olson
Albert Lea
Minn
Elizabeth Ryan
Norfolk
Neb
Blanche Miller
Theresa Wangsness
Elsie Hofbauer
A. H. Latimer
Spillville
Ft. Atkinson
Festina
It Is Easier for a Man to Follow a Woman Than Lead
A saying notes that obedience to a woman is simpler in practice than directing her, highlighting gender dynamics and the challenges of leadership in relationships.
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Frank Poshusta
Anton Balik
Jon
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Chas. City
Clemence Herold
Charles Lusk
Thoreson
Chas. Goite
M. Graff
G. F. Heuser
Hiram Cooper
Dr. Bush
John Huber
James Shevik
Jlanteed
Emma Klimesh
Anton Sw
Koepp
Frank Kulish
Hutchinson
Chejka
Korda
Jake Smith
Ed. Ptachekeee
Frank Suchan
Rubik
Lisbon
Edward Herold
Near 'Cresco
Anton Reihle
Anton. Hauber
Alma
Marie
Jos. Prochaska
Snopek
Protivin
Ben Herold
Mayme
Emma
Poshusta
Will Kovarik
Des Moines
Iowa Infantry Band
Lewis Kovarik
Mary Mikesh
Conover
Jos, Seifert
Anton Swehla
Jas
North Madison
Madison
Marian Carr
Yesom
Alice Seelye
J. B
Will Darling
George White
Steve Pierce
St. Francis Hospital
John Gates
Anna Peterson
B. Kippe
R. J. Becker
Peter Meyer
Datan Kramer
Alice Numedahl
Studebaker
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B. A. Stockdale
Des Moines Iowa
Stockdale
A. B. Stockdale
Utica Bidg
Uper Iowa University
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Upper Iowa University
College of Liberal Arts
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W. C. van Ness
C. P.colegrove
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
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Minnesota
National Bureau of Education
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