First Known Advertising Traced From Town Criers to Print
A Philadelphia Press summary traces advertising from ancient Egyptian papyrus to Greek town criers and signs, through Roman walls and inns, to modern printing. It notes color awareness, sign boards, and the rise of newspapers and magazines with early ads credited to Nathaniel Butler and Caxton's press in 1471.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Crior
France
England
William Caxton
Westminster Abbey
Weekly News
Germany
Hungary
Bohemia
Nathaniel Butler
Godey’s
Lady Book
Peterson's
Philadelphia Press
Local Pharmacy Ad Promises Trial Package of Remedies
A vintage advertisement urges readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package containing Honey and Tar for coughs and other products like Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic. It emphasizes value and money savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Engbertson's
Postville County News Highlights January 29 1917
John Lydon visits town. residents host bees to haul wood for church. Many locals attend social events and manage household tasks. visits to Decorah, Ossian, and Chicago noted. Community groups meet January 31 and February 1. sale announced for Beard farm February 8. weather mild after cold spell. numerous local visitors and family news.
Ravena Local Notices and Visits Highlight Week
January 20, 1017 Ravena notes show Anton Soland visiting L Johnson while Oscar Toyson calls at Julius Brown. Joe Remke delivered cattle in Ossian. Herman Lansing visited Calmar. John Brown has been very low. Sven Toyson delivered a cow to Ossian. Christ Alm ill not carrier on Route 1 and is sick. Eber DeCon assists at A Pecks. Juen acted as caller in Ravena. Mrs DeCon leaves for Northfield for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ. Hildahl
John Brown
J. W. DeCou
E. DeCou
Birgit Johnson
Hilman Sersland
Knudt Johnson
Herman Lansing
Fred
Aug. Peck
Julius Brown
Carl Sersland
Ben Eimers
Joe Dessel
Ossian
Will Tobiason
Decorah
Hee
Otto Erickson
Hilder
Herman Lansing and Sons
Wenzel Lansing
Olivia
Henry Lansing
Lawler
Geo. Balk
Eulalia Broghammer
Will Boeckman
Floody
Regina Lansing
Herman Lan
Mildred Doane
Edith DeCon
Herbert Schneberger
Geo. Rothmeyer
Festina
Anton Soland
L. Johnson's
Oscar Toyson
Joe Remke
Calmar
Sven Toyson
Christ Alm
Eber DeCon
A. Peck
Will Canine
Local social and farm notes from Kendallville on January 29 1017
Mrs Grace Smith hosts the Larkin club sat. Flossie Handke visits Cresco guest at Steve Todd home. Evans and Daskam families, town farming activity, road work, and local sick lists appear with multiple visits, guests, and farm moves near Kendallville and Cresco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Smith
Larkin Club
Flossie Handke
Cresco
Steve Todd
Roy Goldsworthy
Fifield
Ethel Fifield
Mrs. Howard
Orleans
Morgan L. A
Powers
Ed. Easler
Ruth Easler
Arthur Curtis
Linus
Walter Dasham
Clinton Pitfield
Florence Bents
Jennie James
Len. ‘McIntire
Pearl Todd
Evans
Elmer James
Spencer
Town
Upton School
Edna Todd
Marion
Pitlico
Brownsville
Minn
Mabel Daskam
Mercy Hospital
Ella Daskam
Wm. Filiott
State Line
A. Moore
Maggie
Amos
Ervin Brown
Remedy for Bilious Attacks and Oils for Emergencies
When a severe bilious attack brings headache foul tongue food aversion constipation and vomiting bile relief may come from three Chamberlain's Tablets advertised as prompt and effective by R A Engbertson. The piece also notes Japan's interest in Australian ores for refining or smelting and promotes Dr Thomas' Electric Oil for emergencies with a brief ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Japan
Farmers Market Hogs and Frigid Roads Feature West Lincoln News
West Lincoln notes hog prices at 10.75 and reports persistently cold weather with 35 below zero. Local residents attend weddings, visits, and social calls, while roads show drifts and mail routes shift. Numerous mentions of neighbors, farm work, illnesses, and small events paint a lively rural week.
Clay Hill Notes January 29 1917
Hattie and Elmer Matter are on the sick list. A L Tyler was a business visitor in Decorah Monday. Fred Thompson visited relatives in Decorah Sunday. Dr Woodward called at John Matter’s Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J Welsh visited Clay Hill relatives last Sunday. Selmer Moen of Washington Prairie visited Clay Hill relatives last week. Mia Lawrence Thomann and family visited Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lydon
Postville
Harry Oleson
Vernford
Fred Kneeskern
Castalia
Earl Livingood
Fred Stock
J. J. van Wey
Claude
Dr. Kiesau
Irving Crawford
Waukon
Ae Oberton Man
Tville
Charley Barrett
Ravena
Alma Leer
Sherman Bollman
Carl Letchford
I. E. Ericson
Bernice Brouillet
Ludlow
D. W. Bray
Rose Beadle
Austin
Minn
Kelse Webster
J. EB. Healey
Harvey Bros
Robbie Waters
Mike Fitzpatrick
Joe Ryan
Chicago
Wim
Birdsell
Joliet
Til
Emil Oleson
Wisconsin
Harry
Harry Waters
Dick Sams
Stella Sams
Rachel Birdsell
Caroline Sebastian
Herbie Padden
Waterloo
Lester Davis
Walter Huffy
Bethel
Walter Brandt
Oliver Raitt
Beard Farm
Paul Topel
Frances Willard
Mabel Waters
Daisy Kneeskern
G. J. Bollman
Curtis
Fred Brouillet
Evelyn
Ruby Brouillet
Lydia Padden
Ruth
Lisle Bollman
Helen Stock
Tom Bollman
L. C. Spaun
Dove of Peace
Protivin
Elmer Schild
Jealler
Cresco
Harry Wie
Eman
Amel Koch
J Hornberger
Deno Kratz
Sumner Township
Fred Albertson
Lizzie Koch
Edw. Wiedeman
Roy Koch
Fred. Koch
W. E. Wiedeman
Chas. Kuntz
Gladys Hoffman
Ridgeway
Schild
Aegerter
Ray Steckel
Amelia Kratz
Charley Hornberger
Fred C. Koch
Jerome Kratz
Rollie Kratz
Otter Creek
Moreins
Fred Falck
Robert Vopava
W. EF. Wiedeman
Woodchuck
Route Four
Anderson
Republican
Fred Butz
Otto Ernest
Fred T Falek
Oscar Moe
Theo. Kratz
Oscar
Town City
Frank Benda
Calmar
Joe
Jim Soukup
Fred Koch
Edn
Wiedeman
Nettie
Leona
J. J. Hornberger
Emma Kuntz
Will Kuntz
Emma Reinhart
Thomas Moe
Morton
Florenceville
Dan Krueger
J. J. Scheurer
Mick
Wagner
Jim Sou
Hattie
Elmer Matter
A. L. Tyler
Decorah
Fred Thompson
Dr. Woodward
John Matter
J. Welsh
Clay Hill
Selmer Moen
Washington Prairie
Mia
Lawrence Thomann
Lawrence
Rosanna
Martin
Gertrude Borseth
Social Roundup of Local Visits and Travels
Residents and relatives are noted visiting family across Decorah and nearby towns. Norman Tolstad spent Sunday in Decorah with cousin Karl Knutson, Mrs. Walter Gross of Freeport visited Mrs. Caroline Gross, Miss Phoebe Sorenson spent time with sister Mrs. A J Headington, Elizabeth Gross returned from Decorah after a two week stay with Luella Stoskopf, and James Stortz with family enjoyed Sunday in Franklin Prairie. Madeline Stortz returned home with grandparents after a visit, and other locals including Will Foltz, C Moen, and Julius Moen were mentioned in passing visits and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Gross
Norman Tolstad
Decorah
Karl Knutson
Will Tieskotter
Ossian
Walter Gross
Freeport
Phoebe Sorenson
A. J. Headington
Will Foltz
Roman Bros
Elizabeth Gross
Luella Stoskopf
C. Moen
Julius
Washington Prairie
Albert Grinna
James Stortz
Franklin Prairie
Sam Sorenson
Madeline Stortz
LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE NEWS OF LOCAL CALLERS AND EVENTS
The issue lists numerous local visitors and callers across Burr Oak Mabel Canoe and Decorah, including Erickson Broghammer Stoskopf and Foltz families. It notes a 20th anniversary celebration for Hesper Modern Woodmen on Feb 24 1917 and reports on measles cases, road work, and harsh winter weather. A Plymouth Rock rooster traveled 88 miles from a poultry show to its home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgerson
Steno
Erickson
Mabel
Albert Broghammer
C. J. Steno
Dr. Lanin
Ole Anderson
Valentine Stoskopf
Philip Young
Geo. Young
Walter Ramlo
Robson
Burr Oak
Conrad Johnson
Peter Osgaard
Canoe
Arthur Stoskopf
John Foltz
Will Stoskopf
Henry Barth
Chicago
Z. Erickson
Albert Johnson
Hesper
Anna Asgaard
Selma
Johnnie Anderson
Chris Rasmussen
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church of
Will Hilleman
Hesper Hall
Roy Johnson
Peter Johnson
Pete Ramlo
Geo. Linzenmeyer
Albert Lea
Amos Guidbrandson
Lucille Barth
Mike Barth
Lanin
Notice of Appraisement in Inheritance Tax Case
State of Iowa Winneshiek County announces appraisers W Freeman C Christen and Luther Reed will assess the estate of Belle Rytterager deceased for collateral inheritance tax. Hearing set for March 10 1917 at 10 am at the County Clerk's Decorah location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Winneshiek County
Belle Rytterager
Ingeborg Rytterager
W. C. Brown
John Seim
Betsy Spilde
Julia O. Nestoss
Lucy Gretly
Sarah Johnson
Pearl Lake
James E. Olson
Kraby
Louise Gregg
Carl L
Co. Clerk's
Decorah
W. Freeman
C. Christen
Luther Reed
Punjab Triple canal irrigation nears completion
The Punjab irrigation scheme will water about two million acres in the central Punjab. It transfers water from west to east across the Jhelum Chenab and Ravi rivers to ensure a reliable rabi crop. The system includes 22,645 miles of channels and cost about 35 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punjab
Jhelum
Chenab
Ravi
Eggs in the Nest Arrangement of Birds in Nesting
The passage notes that birds deposit eggs with systematic arrangement and that many species exhibit a clear, habitual pattern. Careful observation reveals a set order in egg laying, with few if any species showing notable deviations from this habit.
Anuric Tablets Offer Kidney and Bladder Relief
Reader endorses Anuric Tablets for kidney and bladder trouble. Claims harsh salts and alcoholic remedies worsen symptoms. After trying Anuric, water returned to normal, appetite improved, and overall health lifted. Credits Dr. Pierce’s discovery as a great boon for bladder and kidney ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dr Pierce Anurie Tablets to Reach Drug Stores Soon
A letter asserts Anurie tablets will be available nationwide for patients though not yet on sale. It promotes Dr Pierce’s signature on packaging and compares to Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, urging sufferers to try a few doses for relief and asking the note to be printed prominently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Eprron
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Egypt
County News
Frankville
Kendallville
Thomas
Lincoln
Looking Glass Prairie
Decorah Music Shop
India
McMasters
Karl D. Fisk
Winneshiek Hotel
Chas. Miller
Rt. 1
Prosper
The
Adams Seed Co
Iowa
Marsh Building
B. A. Stockdale
Des Moines
Bob
Stockdale
A. B. Stockdale
Utica Bldg
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