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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
7
The writer recalls eight years of service delivering precise eye testing and glasses fitting at moderate prices. He claims to have kept current with the profession, saved patrons money, and avoided guesswork that leads to costly errors. He offers testimonials from respected locals and seeks customers seeking superior optical service.
A Nebraska resident testifies that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery eased long running female troubles and general weakness. She credits the remedies with restoring health, reducing doctor bills, and notes she would tell others about their benefits. Free medical book offer available by mail on request.
County News from February 24 1913 records Postville visitors to Castalia Decorah and Ravena while noting illnesses and local events. Families and neighbors in Postville Castalia Decorah Ossian and surrounding towns are listed with callers, travels, illness recoveries, a study club meeting, a home talent play for the Improvement Society and a Masonic hall program.
Ravena records show De Benson delivering hogs at Ossian and Mike Hertges handling hogs at Ossian. Numerous local visits are noted including families at Castalia and Castalia callers at John Meyer’s. Residents from Centennial and Red Oak made calls in Ravena and nearby towns, with several visits to Eber DeCou’s and other households.
Town items recount measles cases, farm sale plans, visitors, and personal travel. Obituary details mark Andrew N. Green and Sarah Kingsley Green with funeral details. Weather notes record heavy snow and slippery roads impacting services.
A wrap of community updates from Plymouth Rock includes names of residents and visitors such as Dr. Kessel, W Hare, Ida Henderson, Emma Ellingson, and the Ellingson family. It notes schooling at Pollitt, farm moves, visits to Cresco and Stewartville, and new tenants at the C Rice farm. The piece closes with the obituary of Mrs Helge Scott born 1864 Norway who died February 15 after a life of church activity and Christian grace.
February 24 1913 entries list Calmar visitors and residents from Ossian Fort Atkinson Protivin and Seur Center. Individuals mentioned include Hauber Kup Zeman Tuchek Shiral and Mikesh with church aid elections and an auction planned by Veetechka. Also noted are school activities and a Catholic Ladies Aid gathering.
In Bluffton on February 20 1913 Jea Casey Jr went to Decorah Ed Smith sold hogs there Chas Lynch left for Waukon Mike Reihl visits Ed Merritt Julius Berg visited Decorah Will Keefe sold hogs there Ed Casey delivered hogs to Decorah Archie Pucknell and John Romani noted visits nearby MUfften mentioned Bluffton salon attendance and local business activity
Claud Taylor visited his father and sister last Wednesday with Cassel from Burr Oak transacting Bluffton business this week. Luke O’Brien and family visited Mrs. John Carolan on Tuesday. Elmer Greenslade and Dee Green hauled hay from Will Halse’s place this week. Ralph Sharp attended Mrs. Murray’s funeral last Wednesday. Fred Walters and O’Brien families visited Luke O’Brien’s last Wednesday. Will L. Halse moves to a family farm on the west Hesper road. Caroline Cameron visited her aunt Mrs. Wicks Thursday through Sunday. Gilbert Thompson and Carl Lundby of Ridgeway were in Bluffton on business. P. J. O’Brien rented Mary Ann Courtney’s place. he feared selling out. Wellington’s birthday leaves rural carriers off their route. McCue Bros. sold a team of colts to Geo. Mott for 440 dollars. Stewart Baker plans to move to the Stringer farm in Madison. brother Gordon will move to the Bucknell place. Several locals visited Decorah Tuesday, including I. L. Sibert, John Thyne, Matt McCormick, Mrs. Mike Casey and Ed. Luke O’Brien, Chas. Lynch and many from here attended Carlson’s sale.
February 25 1913 notes from Clay Hill detail visits and calls by residents including John Kraby Otto Levi Gilbert Pearson and Miss Julia Austenson. A basket social at Clay Hill school was postponed to Saturday due to snow with 24 baskets sold and a 14.70 dollar proceeds.
Remnants of wallpaper, enough for one room, priced from 25 cents to 1.00 per bundle, available at Parman's drug store. Also listed is a Wanted notice seeking an experienced girl for general housework, with inquiries directed to A Leytze at the Decorah Furniture Co.
Fort Atkinson reports a flood of local visits and routines. Residents travel to Decorah Calmar Cresco Mason City and Canby Minn while others host guests from Ossian Waucoma Luana and Strawberry Point. A new baby arrived to Mr and Mrs James Puller and Chas Glass sold 82 hogs for a good sum.
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