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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
7
February 3 1913 county notes report several illnesses including Ervin Barnes Anna and Marguerite Brown and Bernard Davis. Measles scarlet fever pneumonia and chicken pox are mentioned. A dance at Grange hall and social events at Morgan Kendallville and Orleans areas are noted along with church services affected by sickness.
The community records numerous visits and social calls in Decorah and surrounding areas. Residents including E Danielson, Melvin Orange, Ole Kolseth, H Nelson, and D. Sjoboen appear in weekend and weekday notes, with several trips to Decorah, Calmar, Ossian, and Nordness. A patient, Rudolph Sjoboen, suffers pleurisy with Dr. J A Juen attending.
Fort Atkinson reports a flurry of visits and calls with residents traveling to Decorah Ossian Calmar Lawler Jackson Junction New Hampton and Prairie du Chien. Local groups like the Altar society met at Mrs. Joe Schreiber’s home and families hosted guests over the weekend and midweek visits continued between neighbors and kin.
February notes show visits and calls among Decorah residents and neighboring towns. Mentions include Henry Schweinefus Joe Broghammer Julius Brown Ole Anderson Sven Tovnon Lena Eide Kate Lansing and others with various social visits and gatherings. The piece ends with fashion commentary on spring styles and a humorous Turkey Day gag about Italy.
Franeville residents report visitors and daily tasks. Dr Kiesau went ice fishing last week. Mrs Peck remains sick. John Ewing bought a Ford. Geo Estey headed to Decorah on business. several visits to Postville and Decorah occur. A dance at the Masonic hall draws a large crowd as Rev Gregg visits locally and church services resume.
John Folada drove to Conover last John Fisher to Conover lastWyJos Kapinos returned from Chicago last week Fr Swarts is at home from Lawler since Saturday Mr and Mrs Ptachek Calmar visitors last Friday Mrs J J Shiral visited Pro tivin last Thursday Regina Fisher Decorah shopper last Saturday Wenzel Mikesh Protivin guest in town Friday Jos Mikesh drove to Conover last Thursday Gilbert Haatvedt drove to Conover last Wednesday with passengers Mr and Mrs Ed Shiral Fort Atkinson callers last Wednesday Mrs Jos Mikesh and daughter were sappere at Decorah last Thursday Mr and Mrs J W Hrushka Calmar last Friday Mrs Gullickson Decorah visiting her mother Mrs Rena Misses Soukup visited cousin Miss Emma Mikesh last Saturday Fr Soukup Protivin attended funeral of his uncle last Saturday Misa Lou Klimesh week with uncle Wenzel Novak Miss Celia Moravets Cresco visit with relatives Albert Novak caller near Conover last week Thursday James Renda worked at meat market during Hos podarsky absence Albert Klema Conover business visitor Wednesday Mrs Frank Kovarik and Miss Barbara Janovsky Decorah shoppers last Wednesday Will Humpal moving to Wenzel Novak farm Adolph Fisher from Cedar Rapids visiting James Koshatka Helwig's orchestra at Decorah last Friday to play at Waukon Monday Pecinovsky Fr Klimesh Protivin on business Little Turkey visitors Jaroslav Dostal Julia Dostal and friends Rev Ballon Jon Luzum wife Conover visitors John Soukup home north west of town baby boy born January 30 Congratulations Cibuzar Calmar bridesmaid at Mary Valenta wedding
Plymouth items record deaths, funerals, visitors, and routine notes. Key event is the death of Mrs. Kristina Questad at age 87 with funeral services held at the house and Orleans Lutheran church. Other entries note juryman duties, visits to Cresco, Mason City, Princeton, and local callers, plus chilly weather and family travels.
Albert Grinna busy sawing lumber John Barthell serves as juryman in Decorah Edine of Decorah made a business seal in Clay Hill Glenn Bleka sawed wood for neighbors Hana Sorenson of Valder College visits Geo Broghammer from Canoe township worked for A L Tyler Willie Williams loses a milch cow Mrs Florence Olson visits Creenwood Torkel Martinson Dr Leonard of Decorah made a professional call Miss Marie Malli visits Mrs Hogan neighbors hold social gathering with all present enjoying themselves
Des Moines reports a brisk start to the Iowa General Assembly with rapid bill passage and a push for direct election of U S senators. A key measure ratifies the constitutional amendment or Oregon plan, while a large appropriations bill requests over a million dollars for state institutions including hospitals and reform schools.
Statehouse hearings probe a proposed tax commission modeled after Kansas and Minnesota. Kansas data show farm lands rising from 46.60 percent of assessments in 1902 to 49.43 percent in 1912, while city real estate fell to 16.08 percent. Farm land values surged from about 199.47 million to 1.358 billion. public service and personal property also rose. A bill to ban saloons near state colleges surfaces, likely affecting Iowa City. anti and pro temperance lobbying intensifies.
Ray Feltin visits home folks while Ben Sheeley hosts a Tuesday gathering. Canton visitors include Ramlo and M. E. Marsh. Myrtle McIntire, Miss Turk, Mabel Sancroft, and Jean Potter connected with local friends. Embroidery club plans a meeting with Mrs Fara Reed on February 4. A wood bee honors Mr Schepple. Seven new members were initiated by the kahs last Wednesday. A birthday surprise for Koenig’s young honoree sparked celebration.
Bohemia reports a woman member of parliament and a local quip about turn about being fair play when applied to a hand organ. The fragment cites Adams Seed Co and Farmers Cooperative Society pricing on wheat and barley with scattered figures and goods.
Mrs. Wm. Archer of Long Branch New Jersey testifies Vinci cod liver and iron tonics eased her fourteen year old daughter's cough sleep appetite and weight. Dealer E J Farman of Decorah Iowa promises money back if Vinci fails to benefit.
Advertises D D D Prescription for Eczema offering instant relief. Promises full size bottle with guarantee: if itch not stopped instantly, cost is zero. Claims D D D penetrates to wash away germs, with D D D soap as aid. Signed ER J Parman Druggist Decorah.
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