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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
5
In Decorah, O Monson, 307 E Main St, reports backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He joins many locals endorsing the remedy and urges readers to ask for Doan's by name, as produced by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo, NY.
Chas Shattuck and Harold Spaun visited. A D McKay bought a Ford and later sold a farm to Mr Auen. Dozens of locals including Letchford, Costigan, Kneeskern, Waters, Bollman, Shattuck, and others appear visiting, traveling, or hosting. A varied week of callers, visits, a blood poisoning case, a lawn social, and church notes close with community updates.
Harry Winters from Decorah visited his wife and daughter at G. D. Bollman s. Wallace Waters and family along with others from Postville planned an autos trip to Estherville to visit relatives. Mrs May Bird remains ill with appendicitis and will travel with sister to Rochester for an operation. Relatives surprised Mrs J L Webster with a day of baskets, meals, and social time. Burial services for Mrs John Laughlin of Postville occurred in the village cemetery with many relatives in attendance.
August 24 1915 Kendallville report of visits and social events includes Wenda Ll Todd and Geo McEvitt hosting guests from La Crosse Decorah Sartre and Spencer. Local dances church gatherings and family visits are noted along with a house fire at the Safford farm and a surgical operation in Rochester.
The advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve instantly removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries and praises its healing powers. A Clinton Maine user testimonial extols its efficacy.
Rev H Stubenvoll touts Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation calling them perfect pills each home should have them. Ad advertises price and dealer availability with liver and bowels benefits.
In Washington Prairie many neighbors share news of weather and daily life. John Rogen’s sick horse improves while Albert Teslow attends the Des Moines state fair. The Ness and Benda families mourn deaths in Glenwood and Frankville townships. Community members travel, visit relatives, hire a teacher, haul sand, and plan a hoghouse. A wedding near Protivin is announced for September.
Spilled city items record August 24 1918 notices of visits by Calmar residents West Union Decorah and Fort Atkinson plus town business such as lease sale interior work and dental or medical visits. Individuals include A A Novak Celestin Seifert Viola Grundeland Frank Mikesh and Barbara Poshusta with various Calmar and Cresco related travel.
The advertisement touts Allen's Balsam as superior for coughs and colds and claims it has sold for over fifty years. It highlights a 250 bottle, a 50 cent bottle, and a 1.00 bottle with endorsements from users.
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