Public Board Proceedings and Road Purchases 1918
Official publication details a county board meeting held February 4 to 6 1918 with discussions on Pleasant township bridge plans Glenwood township road addition and a car load purchase of Gum Lumber bridge planks from Omaha. It records adjournments committee reports claims and bond approval for County Engineer Frank W Arneson and a public auction of land and other township road and county farm disbursements.
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Williams
0. L. Saxvik
Chas Ryan
Pleasant Township
J. P. Kuhn
Glenwood Township
Nebraska Bridgeupply & Lumber Co
Omaha
Nebraska
Plank
General County
Arneson
Frank W
Anundsen, B. Publishing Co
Anundsen
B., Publishing Co
Anderson
Mra
Henry
Witness Justice Court
Birdsell
KE. R
Birdsell, EE. R
Birdsell B. R
Board of H
Baldwin
Bailey A. Son Inc
Burroughs
Supplies Court
Dasham
Decorah Gas Co
Light Court House
Ae Dahl
Everrud
Ellingson
Evernada Co
Um Education Court House
Educational Supp
Fortun
Haugen
C. A
Holcomb, J. 1
Mfg. Co
Sree Kuntz
Linnevold
Lukken
A. A
Langaay
John
Moore
Postage Air Aalineal
A. Queal
Theo. Narveson
Labo
Or Brandt
Blue
Harry Halse
Dan Halse
John Kirkeby
Labor
A. Ames
H. Olson
Martin Ellingson
Wesley Wicks
John Jaastad
P. Olson
Langaas
Com
W. H. Schneider
Lab
Leonard Raby
Alfred Lukken
Ae Fisher
A. P. Haugen
Chas
N. Houck
Matt Parrott and Sons
PNGOB
Citizens Savings Bank
P. E. Leseth
Barth and
Finholdt Har
F. Knoke
Cc. Stillwell
LD. C. Malloy
W. H. Hein
Wm. Crabtree
Charles Moore
Crabtree
Il. Ackward
F. W. Dahmsa
Adams Maprees
Express
Austin Western Mach. Co
Lester Mayer
R. Neuenswander
Buchelt, Phil
Gien Dowd
Martin Harris
Bjorge
Elias
Gihaderd Oil Co
Buchell
Phil
Carlson
Fred
D. C
Mundt
Moll & Leissring
Gibson
V. Banning
Peaseenteteasenerens Og
McMartin A
Spring Grove Stock & Grain Co
T. Eee
Eevsvvarseereessseennees
Breitsprecher
Ole N
R. J. McKernan
Jobin
L. Downing
Waterloo
Cement Machinery No Hein
Ging . Corporation
Tein
Vernson
J. J
E Bodensteiner
Dragging County
Biermann
Baker
G. F
Barth & Finholdt
Bernats
Geo
Bernatz Bros
Bear, Ben Co
Christen, L. C
Hexom
John C. & Son
Halverson & Johnson
Hamre, L. L
Hutchinson & Co
Johnson, Peter & Sons
Knorr
W. F
Mott & Co
Pingman, & Son
Repai
Resnick, H
Reed & Lennon
Rosenthal
Emil
Upper Iowa Power Co
Ward
Ronan Bros., Wood
A. Anderson
Ronan Bros
Wood
Perry
Rima Itonan Bros, Wood
Pendickatinie Aureriietnt
Penlaieetine
Samuelson
Ole Labor
Wilson
C. Jacobs Mason
Baker Coal Kneeskern
Stos
Sehmitt
J. Theo
Thune
A. E
Oscar Winger
CANOE
EB. M. Jerviss
Commission Ang
Daves Thompson
I Taree
Lyle Fisher
Frank Fredenburgh
Jewell
Edgar Peterson
Olaf Eggen
Vernon
W. Perry
Ben Keane
Albert Emery
Ben Glover
C. W. Vine
Andrew Jaastad
Payin Ee Em
Beter
City Council OKs land condemnation for streets and new accounting system
Decorah Iowa council members vote seven to zero to condemn land along Broadway and Vernon streets for street widening. They also authorize purchase of updated accounting books and approve related city measures amid adjournment.
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E. J. Hoox
McAndrews
McKay
Bucknell
Willis
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
Thsge Boardway
Vernon Streets
Decorah
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Finance Committee
Dale, City
Constipation tips and dairy versus fruit aids
The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to clog the bowels while raw fruits especially apples and bananas plus graham and whole wheat bread promote movement. It mentions Tebleta as the sure remedy after supper, sold by R A Engberteon Ad v.
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R. A. Engberteon
Break a Broody Hen Quickly and Safely
To stop broodiness, confine the hen to a small flat‑bottom coop with plenty of water. Feeding or fasting shows little difference. most hens break in three to six days, some require ten to twelve. Signs include staying on the nest at night, ruffled feathers, guarding behavior, and clucking.
Cornell student Moler lights campus with early electric generator
Prof. Alexander Gray of Cornell credits G. Moler as an early practitioner of the electric generator in America in 1875. Moler, then a student, illuminated the campus, inspiring residents in central New York to claim lights before major world cities. The tone urges cheerfulness despite modest circumstances.
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Alexander Gray
Cornell University
Moler
Cornell
America
Moser
New York
Paris
London
Berlin
Constant Sufferer Finds Relief From Kidney Trouble
A letter from C. F. Reynolds of Elmira New York describes kidney trouble improving after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad notes relief from rheumatic pains backache biliousness sore muscles stiff joints and fatigue with Engbertson's Pharmacy as the source.
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C. F. Reynolds
Herrick St
Elmira
N. Y
Engbertson’s
Adv
Appointment of Executor for Caroline Dahly Estate
Notice states Fred B. Thomas is duly appointed executor of Caroline Dahly, deceased, of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa. He has given bonds as required and all creditors must present demands. Payments should be made to the executor at Decorah Iowa dated Feb 6 1918. M A Harmon attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Dahly
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Testate
Fred B. Thomas
Decorah
Iowa
M. A, Harmon
County road vacation notice issued in Decorah Iowa
The commissioner reports favoring vacation of a road starting near the southeast corner of section 35 and running north through Ole Bringe and Sam Richards lands to the northeast corner of lot 2. Objections or damages must be filed with the Auditor by noon April 1, 1918, otherwise the road will be vacated. Dated January 23, 1918, Decorah Iowa. Oscar Winger, County Auditor.
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N. E
Ole Bringe
Sam Richards
A. D
Decorah
Iowa
Oscar Winger
When You Have a Cold Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad
Mrs. Frank Crocker of Pana Illinois writes that her five year old son Paul suffered a severe cold with coughing fits last winter and settled on his lungs. After trying other medicines she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and he recovered after the first dose. For sale by R A Engbertson. Adv.
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Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Pana
Til
Paul
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
War headlines urge readers to follow home and war news
The notice asks readers to subscribe to The Decorah Republican and The Weekly Kansas City Star for broad war coverage. It highlights millions of soldiers and vast naval power and promises readers will want updates as events unfold. Subscriptions cost $1.75 for home delivery.
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Decorah
Notice to bidders for Winne shiek County projects 1918
The Winne Shiek County Board of Supervisors Iowa invites bids on fir plank, reinforcement steel, corrugated culvert pipe, Portland cement and related materials to supply 1918 needs. Bids due 1 30 p m February 20 1918 with 5 percent certified check, bid forms, bonds, and delivery terms as specified.
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G. Haugen
Fred Swehla
Steen Stinson
Decorah
Nnesheik County
Bloomfield Township
Highland
Canoe Township
P. H. Whalen
Decorah Township
Court House
Frank W. Arneson
Board of Supervisors
Winnesheik County
Iowa
Laws
Winneshiek County
Iowa State Highway Commission
Towa
Stop Look and Listen Across Tracks Warns by Rock Island Lines
Safety message from Rock Island Lines through its Safety Bureau warns the public of dangerous railroad practices. It cautions pedestrians and motorists to stop listen and look both ways before crossing and admonishes against trespassing on rights of way boarding leaving moving trains and improper passenger behavior. Agent L. R. Schrempf in Decorah Iowa urges prevention of injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Lines
Safety Bureau
L. R. Schrempf
Decorah
Iowa
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Elai
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Rotvold
H. O
Sorenson
A. J
Suppli House
Saxvik
D. L
Schmitz
T. F. Rhomety
Stoskopf & Baker
Coal Court Standard Telephone Co
Standard Telephone Co
Tillapaugh
Rob't
Viste
Victor Animatograph Co
Sup- Williams
Wells
Sherf Wise
Allen
Willson
Grand Jury
D. C Court House
Winger
Oscar
County Auditor Express
Mifflin Houghton Co
McCaffrey
I. P
Grand Plunkett
W. A
Plies Court House
Remington Tyewriter Co
Wangler
Ste Nenenantns
Vax
Southern Pacific
California
Highland Township
Albert Johnson
Martin Arneson
Matt Parrott & Sons
Russell Grader Mfg. Co
Drerecenans Nepenneceseonorse
Mons Askelson
H. Bersie
A. E. Thorson
Gerhard Larson
Jerke
Gine Byre
H. Grindeland
John Mestad
A. Throndson
Myron Anderson
Russell Grader
A. G. Brunsvold
Eter J. Aanas
Pierce Anderson
Albert Kroshus
M. Peterson
Ole Henningegaard
John J. Selness
G. A. Tranen
Murl Nelson
Grindeland
A. B. Bergrud
F. Takle
M. J. Bierke
A N. Kjome
J J. Hugos
BK . G. Bjergo
F. Darrington
A. A. Bersie
Edgar J. Seiness
O. Sacquirie
Ben_Osmundson
N. Fadness
O. Ness
C. Melbostad
G. H. Gullie Philip Ak
Peter J. Aanas
M. J. Bjerke
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Frame
J. J. Hugos
Edgar J. Selness
Ben Osmundson
Raggin
T. J. Skaaren
Theo
Tweeten
Roy Darrington
A. BE. Wathun
Peter E. Wennes
Dr & Fine
H. Gullickson
Rageing
ANC
E. J. Hook
National Bank of Decorah
Dale
L. S. Dale
Council
Wm. Frye
W. H. Boyer
H. Ellingson
James Draper
Blackmer
Snow Hose Co. No
K. P. Burns
Kornmeyer
O. N. Quandahl
R. H. Miller
Sewters
E. P. Haug
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A. Miller
Decorah Journal
J. N. Quandahl
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Geo, Frye
Kornmeyer Fire
Ladder Co
A. R. Coffeen
Ma- G. F. Baker
Thervice Co
Winger & Bidne
Upper Lowa Power Co
Upper _lowa Power Co
Decemr
Ccaaeaeenant
A. T. Holton
H. C. Hjerleid
P. J. Ness
Committee On Law and Ordinance
Burtis
Power Company
Ueese Iowa Power Co
City of
The
Power Co
R. B. Bergeson
H. Engbretson
B. J. McKay
Sta
Syria
Persia
India
Spain
Italy
Peru
Spanish- America
Americas
Brazil
Me Cat Magazine
Feta
McCall
FREEL
Mecall
Prine Otter
Mecall CO
West 37Th Street
New Yar
N. J
Town
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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