County News items from Decorah area December 19 1916
W C Winn and son Lyle were business visitors in Decorah Monday. Roy Schoonmaker returned from Waterloo. Car shortage plagues cattle shipper traffic. George Madden of Lynd visiting grandparents S Bloxham. Pleasant Aire Telephone installs post office line. Castalia orchestra social at W L Richards home. Castalia Union Sunday School to present Christmas program December 24. Moving picture night interrupted by engine balking then resumed. Mrs A C Tatro returned from Marlette. daughter Mrs Buss recovering from operation. Harvey Bros expect Ford car shipment for spring work. Auto wheel lost by 8 A l Green. minor damage. John McClanahan and family visiting. former Bloomfield resident now in Nevada. Reopening M E church drew large crowd. violin solo by Mrs W J Timmerman. Collections raised 143 dollars to cover church debt. Mrs Olaf Eggen visited. Herman Dehning returned to Dorchester after visit with Bertha Bender. Mrs Young ended visit with son Philip Young and returned to Henry Barth’s. Mayme and Gladys Flakr visiting during Christmas vacation from Northfield. Cold week but locals out enjoying wintry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Winn
Son Lyle
Decorah
Roy Schoonmaker
Waterloo
George Madden
Lynd
Minn
Pleasant Ai Telephone Co
Castalia Orchestra
W. L. Richards
Castalia Union Sunday School
U. B
A. C. Tatro
Rev. Livingston
Martelle
A Buss
Harvey Bros
Ford
A.l Green
John McClanahan
Clay Center
Neb
Mr. McClenahan
Bloomfield Township
Nevada
Olaf Eggen
Herman Dehning
Dorchester
Bertha Bender
Young
Philip Young
Henry Barth
Mayme
Gladys Flakr
Northfield
Secret of Muscular Power Through Universal Forces
Kansas City Letter to New York Sun argues that muscular power comes from universal repelling forces rather than muscle force. The author and his son Newton C. Grover claim thoughts are material and shaped by chemical foods, with the moon and planets influencing sex differentiation in animals and long cycles balancing causes and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton C. Grover
Kansas City
New York Sun
Exceedingly Cold Weather Dominates Region
For eight days the area suffers a severe cold spell with temperatures from 14 below to 11 above. Decorah reports adequate fuel, while other towns face worse conditions and widespread snowfall extends as far as Tennessee. Forecasters had predicted a milder winter but have retreated to warmer outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker's
Decorah
Tennessee
Martin Christopher Wins at Winona Poultry Show
Martin Christopher sent nine Rhode Island reds pullets and one cockerel to the Winona poultry show. With over 1,200 birds entered this northwest big event he won first third and fourth on pullets and the sweepstakes for ten best birds earning the silver cup donated by the Bay State Milling Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Christopher
Rhode Island
Winona
Northwest
Bay State Milling Company
Officers Elected in Rescue Hose Companies
At the annual meeting Rescue Hose Co. No. 1 elected Foreman John Dahl and officers Ed Golz Ole Vold C B Bergeson I J Hiller. Hose Co. No. 2 chose Foreman T Moen First Assistant B Vine Second Assistant R Noecker Treasurer Noecker Secretary T Ringdahl. In Winneshiek county Deputy S J Moore ceases deputy clerk duties January 1 1918 Olaf Kallevang steps out. No supervisor changes. Ryan takes seat January 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rescue Hose Co. No. 1
John Dahl
Ed. Golz
Ole Vold
C. B. Bergeson
J. Hiller
Hose Co. No. 2
T. Moen
B. Vine
R. Noecker
Noecker
T. Ringdahl
Winneshiek County
S. J. Moore
Olaf Kallevang
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Ryan
Claude Morton
High School Basketball Gets City Gym Access
Prospects for the season improve as Mayor Baker supplies a gymnasium for practice. The team had talent but no place to train, and official practice begins immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Re-elected director named at Des Moines fair meeting
At the annual meeting of the Towa State Fair association in Des Moines FE J Curtin president of the Citizens Savings Bank was re elected director and also named superintendent of the speed department There was only one change made in the directorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State Fair Association
Des Moines
J. Curtin
Citizens Savings Bank
Will There Be a Victrola in Your Home This Christmas
A short note by M. J. Soukup, 40-3, asks readers to consider placing a Victrola phonograph under the Christmas tree this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Sookup
M. J. Soukup
Christmas Eve Stocking by the Fire
A nostalgic Christmas scene describes moonlit air and shoppers at night. A worn plain stocking hangs by the flue, weight of love strong as a child clings to memories and Mary waits with the little feller, surging in festive warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Joe Lincoln
Saturday Evening Post
Versatile Student Appears in College Chips Holiday Number
Olaf Nelson Luther 18 contributes a Christmas story to the Ar oupLican from the holiday edition of College Chips. He also designed a cover judged superior among several drawings. Nelson was a contestant in the English oratorical contest last Saturday evening and shows talent in speaking writing and drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Nelson
Luther
Nelson
The Shortest Day and Length of Winter Sun
The article notes today is the shortest day with sunrise at 7 26 a m and sunset at 4 30 p m giving nine hours and four minutes daylight. It states the sun is moving north after its farthest southern point and days lengthen after this date through January 7th.
Great Sermon by Rev Ingvoldstad at Methodist Church
Rev Fred W Ingvoldstad of the Des Moines Conference delivered his first appearance before a literary audience at the Methodist church last Sunday evening. He had won the state and divisional oratorical contests in college and spoke on The Worlds Return to Nazareth. He captivated listeners with signs of Christianitys forward march. The writer predicts further prominence for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Ingvoldstad
Des Moines
Methodist
Nazareth
Ingvoldstad
Vest Examines County Books In Winneshiek Building
L A Vest of Des Moines is checking county official books for errors or corrections. He will soon be joined by the head of the examining department. Vest says he is pleased to work in the comfortable fine Winneshiek building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Vest
Des Moines
Vest
Winneshiek
Decorah Markets Wheat and Produce Prices
The wheat market remains unsteady with top bids from 1.25 to 1.40 dollars. Barley sells 75 to 85 cents, oats 40 to 44 cents, corn 9 cents, hogs 7.25 to 9.55 dollars, eggs 4 cents, and a creamery cutter at 39 cents.
Cough Medicine Endorsed by Mrs. Hugh Cook in Scottsville
An elderly woman from Scottsville New York reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured her children’s colds and suppressed coughs when living in Garbutt. The ad notes retail by R A Engbertson and includes mail order offers from Foley Co and a Lost muff notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Cook
Scottsville
N.Y
Garbutt
N. Y
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Death of Ossian Woman Eliza Jane Oxley
Mrs Eliza Jane Oxley died Saturday at her Ossian home in her 87th year from pneumonia after a week of illness. Survived by daughters Mrs Harvey of Sioux Falls SD Mrs Louis Ean of Ossian and Mrs Julia Cressey and Mrs George Mack of Chicago and sons Abraham Stivert and Silas of Ossian. husband died twenty years ago. She resided with Silas. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Eliza Jane Oxley
Harvey
Sioux Falls
Louis Ean
Julia Cressey
George Mack
Chicago
Abraham Stivert
Silas
Changes of Temperature Describe Rapid Winter Swings
The article notes dramatic daily temperature swings for the season. Last Thursday readings hit 13 below at W. F. Bakers and 17 below at Ben Bears corner. Daytime values rose to about ten above before dropping again to 17 above at night and zero in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Baker
Ben Bear’s
Elgin Mother Fatally Attacks Twins Then Self Inflicts Wounds
Mrs Ruth Connor of Elgin killed one of her two month old twins by striking the child on the head and attempted to burn the other in a cook stove then cut her own throat. The second child is seriously ill. Mrs Connor is in a serious condition. Family and financial troubles are blamed for the acts.
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Ruth Connor
Elgin
Soil Washes Into Ocean From All U.S. Land
The Geological Survey estimates about ninety five tons of soil and loose rock are washed into the ocean annually per square mile of U S land. The figure excludes the Great Basin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Geological Survey
Great Basin
Backward Pupils in Detroit Record
Detroit records show 100 backward pupils, 61 boys and 39 girls. Five years after leaving school, 13 boys and 4 girls had been arrested at least once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Weather Summary and Public Health Ads in December Issue
The report outlines a week of fair weather with possible northern snow by midweek and variable temperatures from below average to warmer midweek. It includes public notices and ads for Kickapoo Worm Killer, Foley Kidney Pills, Christmas Edison decor, and Dean's Regulants with local store mentions and a music shop promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington
D. C
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Upper Mississippi War
LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS GREETINGS NOTE
The item notes a Merry Christmas greeting from December 18 1916 and lists local social mentions from Mabel Burr Oak Decorah Canoe and Choice including visits by Mr and Mrs Hugo Noecker Miss Louise Asgaard and others. It references weddings and travel with multiple names and places.
Clay Hill Pals and Visits Across Neighboring Towns
Lester Pearson spent last Thursday with his parents. Gilbert Pearson called on Clay Hill friends last week. George Malli of Harmony Minnesota visits his parents. Tom Malli traveled to Cresco to consult a doctor. Agnes Ingvoldstad funeral held in Decorah. Mr. and Mrs. James Glover and son from Antelope Montana visit Glover family in town.
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Lester Pearson
Tom Malli
Cresco
Ruth Dinger
F. J. Malli
H. H. Woldum
Decorahey Haas
Mary Williams
Grace Malli
Jim
Gilbert Pearson
Clay Hill Friends
H. Cummings
George Malli
Harmony
Minn
Wm. Malli
Dr. Kessel
C. Gross
W. Barth
Decorah
Agnes Ingvoldstad
James
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad for Constipation Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills claiming a dull skin stems from a sluggish bowel. It promises a full, non-griping morning movement when taken at bedtime, and urges purchase at 25c. Also promotes Dr Thomas’ Eclectic Oil for various childhood ailments and a Victrola music push with price 49-3 M. J. Soukup.
Stopped Children's Croup Cough with Foley’s Honey and Tar
Billie Mayberry of Eckert Ga writes that two of her children began choking and coughing with a croup attack. She used Foley's Honey and Tar before bed and by the next morning the cough and signs of croup had vanished. Engbertson's Pharmacy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Mayberry
Eckert
Foley
Engbertson
Adv
Burdock Blood Bitters Promise Pure Blood
Advertisement claims heavy impure blood causes a muddy complexion headaches and indigestion while thin blood brings weakness and pallor. It promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure with digestive support and urges purchase for one dollar at all stores and Victrola home ads.
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County News
Castalia
M. E
W. J. Timmerman
Basket Ball
M. J, Soukup
Decorah Markets
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Engbertson’s
Betwee Mott & Co
Graham's
Hagen
Ossian Woman
T. J. Norrell
Bank of Cottonwood
Tex
Ady, Caroe
Decorah Music Shop
Dean
Looking Glass Prairie
Willie Broghammer
Mabel
Hugo Noecker
Burr Oak
Peter Leseth
Pearl Bender
Rob Tillapaugh
Valentine Stoskopf
Prosper
John Foltz
Raymond
Geo. Folts
Will Hilleman
Ernest Foltz
He! Jacobson
Nicolai
Jessrs
Peter
Ben Eggen
Marie
Ida
Hilda Peter
Caledonia
Louise Asgaard
Ida Peterson
Canoe
Torge Thorson
Brown-Schultz
Choice
Pees Te Oo
Jen de Or Minneapalis
Oscar Broden
Clay Hill
Willie
Bissell
the Sweet Shop
Arthur Laudel
M. C. Slocum
Iowa
Westinghouse
Universal
Upper Iowa
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