Lawmakers Prepare For Upcoming Iowa Assembly
Des Moines officials plan the 37th general assembly session with Lieutenant-Governor Harding presiding. The committee meets January 5 to prepare its report as debates focus on pro tem choices, state education funding, and building needs for the capitol and state institutions.
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Compte
Corydon
Parker
Des Moines
Harding
W. L. Harding
Senate
W. H. Arney
Marshalltown
Frank E. Thompson
Burlington
General Assembly
Arney
House
Death Reported Near Oxford Junction After Freezing Incident
Authorities in Jones County investigate the death of a three year old child in the Vozenick family four miles northeast of Oxford Junction. Neighbors say holiday liquor excess led to doors left open and the child found frozen overnight. Police anticipate possible arrests as the investigation continues.
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Jones County
Oxford Junction
Frank Wozeniek
Vozenick
Murder in Cedar Falls as Robbers Kill Tony Gunanas
Tony Gunanas, 45, was murdered by three masked robbers at Cedar Falls after a failed robbery. He occupied a bank car in the railroad yards and was said to have saved a large sum. As the attackers entered, he grabbed a knife and was shot. A posse is organized and search for the killers.
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Tony Gunanas
Cedar Falls
Gunanas
Narrow Escape As Train Engine Crashes Into Caboose
Three passengers two men and a woman escaped injury when a locomotive rammed the freight train from the rear a few miles south of McGregor splintering the caboose. The incident occurred last week in a startling derailment.
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McGregor
Farmers' Co operative creamery finds New York market
The Farmers' Co operative creamery of Manly has secured a New York market for one pound packages of butter stamped with the Town trade mark. Other creameries in the state are considering producing one pound packages for the New York trade.
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Senate
Fife
General Assembly
Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Company of
Manly
New York City
New York
Fisherman A. Larson Hauls 5000 Pounds Near Waukon Junction
McGregor fisherman A. Larson reports a 5000 pound catch near Waukon Junction. Larson earlier set a local record with 75000 pounds caught in the same vicinity.
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A. ©. Larson
Waukon Junction
Mr. Larson
McGregor
Correcting Indigestion With Chamberlain Tablets
Advice notes bad eating habits cause indigestion and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for quick recovery. Mentions sale by R A Engbertson and suggests meals five hours apart to aid digestion.
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R. A. Engbertson
Adv
New Year Festivities Marked by Bachelors Ball
County News reports a lively New Year night hosted by local bachelors. A masquerade ball raised funds for an ice palace project, with prizes awarded for costumes and a Chicago entertainer flown in. Plans were revealed for future carnival events as attendees danced until morning.
Local Notes From Calmar And Surrounding Towns
Gust Meyer of Calmar and others visit and travel between Calmar Spillville Decorah Lawler and nearby farms. Names include A Janechek Joe Klimesh Stella Phillips Anton Olson Knut Boe J P Kuhn Gust Olson Ed Luazum Marshall Pletka and families. A youngster Willie Phillips recovers from broken legs and joins outdoor play.
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Calmar
A. Janechek
Frank Petcka
Joe Klimesh
Spillville
Stella Phillips
John Sobolik
Anton Olson
James Pixenger
Miss McGovern
Lawler
Knut Boe
Near Conover
Decorah
Oe Anderson
Austin
Geo. Cummings
J. P. Kuhn
Near Spillville
Gust Olson
Edward Luazum
Sam Swehla
Ed. Swehla
James Sobolik
Marshall Pletka
Ed. Phillips
Willie Phillips
Joe Reevar
Anna Raburek
Stela Phillips
Swehla
iLawler
Christ Bjonerud
Spilville
Mousland
Swartz
Albert
Local Social Snaps and Christmas Visits Round Ravena Area
Ravena notes chronicling visits and gatherings over the Christmas period. Residents include Barthelme, Rosa, Orvella, Towson, Miller, Nygaard, Eimers, and Moe sharing calls, hauling, and celebrations. A small tale of dances, a Yulebuk prank, and a lost straw hat appear amongads and family visitors. A lingering ad promotes Deans Regulats for constipation relief.
Local Roundup of Visits and Events in Spillville
Bleary notes from Spillville list residents and visitors including Joseph Tuchek Cresco Lydia Heuser Waterloo, J J Swehla Mason City, Frank Kapler Mason City, Lewis Swehla and Smith Calmar, Joseph Frey Calmar, Will Fisher taking possession of the meat market, Mrs C J Kovarik visiting Wauwatosa, Louise Swehla Des Moines, Mr Mrs Wm Coy La Crosse, Emma Swehla Protivin, Frank Ondrashek from Montana, Geo Kapler Perham, several townsfolk attending The Birth of a Nation in Calmar, Will Kovarik Cedar Rapids trip, Edna Sobolik Fort Atkinson, Ray Wilson Mason City, Anna Lusk Fort Atkinson, Johnson school district opening after vacation, Mary Swartz Cedar Rapids holidays, Chas Cibuzar Protivin, Chas Tupy Protivin to Ames for engineering, Mikesh brothers Pineapple then Mitch ell S D Hibbing Minn, Christmas with parents, dance at Fisher's hall on Jan 8 1917 with six piece orchestra and supper. all urged to attend.
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Robert Vopava
Cresco
Joe Malady
Mike Kratz
D. Gunderson
Nettie
John Gesell
Gladys Hoffman
Ridgeway
No. 4
Love
Elsie Vopava
Frank Sobolik
Myrtle Schild
Naperville
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Europe
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Ole Sanderson
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Helen
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Evangelical Church
E. P. Thompson
Creaco
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Dena
Sumner Township
Walter Kuntz
Edmonton
Canada
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George
Near Ridgeway
J. Zoulek
Spillville
Emil Anderson
Will
Amel Koch
Fred Falek
Misses Heuser
Ettee Kovarik
Decorah
Joe Klimesh
Protivin
Mary Swartz
Cedar Rapids
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St. Paul T
Tom Malek
Cummi
Tire
Willie Phillips
Geo
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Lis Hopkins
Missouri
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Geo. Klenna
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Oscar Klatt
Sobolik
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Chicago
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Christ Anderson
Austin
Isight
Joseph Tuchek
Lydia Heuser
Waterloo
John J. Swehla
Mason City
J. B. Macal
Frank Kapler
Lewis Swehla
Lewis Smith
Calmar
Joseph Frey
Will Fisher
C. J. Kovarik
Wauwautosa
Wis
Louise Swehla
Des Moines
Wm. Coy
la Crosse
Emma Swehla
Frank Ondrashek
Montana
Geo. Kapler
Perham
Minn
Anna Lusk
Fort Atkinson
John Doubek
Johnsron
Herald
Chas. Cibuzar
Friend
Ity
Clara Klimesh
A. Mikesh
Fairmont
Chas. Tupy
Near Protivin
Ames
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New Year greetings and local visits noted around Cresco Decorah and nearby towns
Residents and visitors share New Year wishes and travel updates. Ben Broghammer and Everett Gross visit relatives, Louise Williams reopens school after vacation, and multiple local families host relatives in Cresco Decorah Pleasant Ridge and nearby farms. A chimney fire at J Dinger residence caused minor damage with neighbors assisting.
Frankville News In Brief and Social Notes
Ray Waters and J. A. Peck were in town last week. Miss Hagel Meikle is ill. Miss Janie Lyons recovers from grip. Miss Cynthia DeWitt visits Waukon today. Charley Crawford leaves for Ames after visiting home folks. Mrs H B E Chamberlin and Miss Sarah Miller shopped Decorah Saturday. The DY N T will meet with Mrs Lottie Pilgrim Thursday afternoon Jan 11. Mrs J E Kneeskern stayed with her mother Mrs Krogsund at Decorah last week. Mrs Ruth Padden and Miss Sarah Miller resume teaching tomorrow. Charley Barrett opened a harness shop at his house and stays busy repairing harness. Tony Kauf-
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J. A. Peck
Hagel Meikle
Janie Lyons
Cynthia DeWitt
Waukon
Charley Crawford
Ames
H. BE. Chamberlin
Sarah Miller
Dy, N. T
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J. E. Kneeskern
Krogsund
Decorah
Ruth Padden
Charley Barrett
Tony Kauf
Arlo Crabtree
Bollman
Tiny Harvey
Evelyn Brouillet
Castalia
Milwaukee
L. C. Spaun
Carl Letchford
C. H. Waters
Kenneth
Postville
Francis Padden
Church
Ossian
Hazel Meikle
Florence Waters
Dwight DeWitt
Edna Healey
Allendorf
D. Y. N. T. Society
Anna Brouillet
Kate Peck
Nelle Spaun
Nellie Crawford
John Snitker
Milwaukee By
John
Local News Notes From Postville and Vicinity
A mosaic of social visits, outings and family events fills week in Postville area with gatherings at Bollman home Castalia visitors Flossie Harvey guest Evelyn Brouillet and L Pilgrim hosted social. A Milwaukee Ry accident injures Mrs Snitker and husband narrowly escape further harm near Postville track incident details and 1917 D Y N T officers listed.
Dean's Ointment Advertisement for Eczema Relief
A short advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for eczema and itchy skin in children. It claims small amounts suffice and that the product is safe for youngsters, priced at 50 cents a box at all stores.
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Dean
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