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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

6

County News Roundup from January 2 1917

County News reports a busy start to the new year with local arrivals and departures, school resume after vacation, students traveling for study, community visits, a Christmas baby births, and social events. It notes Henry Neverman’s death after an appendicitis operation, a large funeral at the German Lutheran church, and ongoing church and club activities including a pound sociable, Elks gathering, WCTU meeting, and masquerade plans. The column lists residents leaving for Decorah, Ames, Kearney, and Stevensville, and mentions local trades, sales, and property moves including The Cozy shop sale and pool-table transfers.

Edna Ames Luana Harold Bernhard West Union Bernhard Blanche Riggs Kearney Neb Mat Malloy Ames Clyde Hollingshead Toledo Leander Clark College Paul Riggs Postville Marshal Perry Martin Harris M. E Supplee Henry Neverman Here Lester Fred Harold Arnold

Burr Oak Notes City People and Visits

Burr Oak community news records numerous local movements and social events. Howard Edin and Dr Emmons traveled to nearby towns while Miss Luella Pierce left for Ames and Arthur Decker returned from Canada. Several residents visited Decorah and Iowa City for work study or friends, with many small social gatherings noted in Bluffton Canton and Fayette.

Bert van Vleit A. C Geo. Smith Merle Sylvia Butler Dora ‘Smith Caledonia Minn Remlin Redwing Wellington Telford Gordon Stander Cresco F. Kippe W. H. Emmons Lesteree Decorah Elks’ Lodge Arthur Morrison Grace Nash Albert van Vleit Stevensville Mont Geo Arthur Merle Smith J. B. Reed John Gates Jas. Headington’s Nellie McIntosh Hesper B. M. Wicks A. M. Morrison Edie Gertrude Black Paulasqui A. Wingate Jack Ackerson Vincent Kimber Mabel Fred Wemett Bertha Wade Florence Price Pete Olsen Jack Askerson Mercantile G. H. Kimball Jack Nolte Lester Albaugh Ezra Reed Myrtleton W.il Nolte Miss Kathleen Elver Dubuque E. M. Reed Leslie Pierce Cecil Wicks Dorothy Ulrich Marold Glen Reed Decora John Wingate Albert Mabel Beattie Canada Long Beach Cal Florence Reed Rose Mary Edie Norma Reed Philip Seelye Paul Wanless Albert Ericson Harold Leah Roberts Selina Jacobson Lucille Emmons Trwin Edie Ross Roberts Ted Emmons Joseph LeValley Bonair LeValley Burr Oak M. E. Sunday School James Headington Treas Evlyn Reed Howard Edin Elma Dr. Emmons Delwein Luella Pierce Ames Fayette Arthur Decker Carl Pierce Frank Randle Fred Glise J. N. Reed Fred Bergman Postville Irwin Edie Minneapolis Paul Reed Rose Edie Iowa City Claude Decker Clifford Reed Melvin Wagner South Dakota Wm. Feltis Brayton Whitney Geo. Sullivan Willard Feltis Winfield Feltis Howard Rollins LaCrosse L. A LN. Reed Rubie Wilbur H. W. Sheley Bluffton Lester Sheley C. A. Reed H. W. Schley Albert van Vieit E. Kippe Lanesboro Selma Jacobson Y. Irwin Howard Clem Headington Canton Gene Headington’s Pat Sannoss Mrs Chris. Rasmussen

Fort Atkinson Notes From January 2 1917 Visit Conversations

Fort Atkinson reports a week of visits and family news including Henry Deming of Castalia staying with his sister, Frank Kent of Jackson Junction visiting the Jos Zobal family, and several local residents traveling for holidays. Mrs. Campbell remains seriously ill but convalesces slowly as others visit. Frequent trips to Calmar Spillville Charles City Mason City and Rockwell are noted among residents.

Henry Deming Castalia Frank Kent Jackson Junction Jos, Zobal Wm. Campbell Keddie Houdek John Humnker Calmar Irvin Krumm Grinnel Bruha Zitta Numker Charles City Wm. Pavlovee Mason City Rockwell

Growth of Manila Census Figures Show American Population

Manila's official census figures in the last quarterly report show a total population of 366,943 with 5,474 Americans. Of these, 3,584 are American men and 1,890 American women, indicating the American presence in the growing city.

Manila Bureau of Health

Foley Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble, 87 Year Old Says

Eighty seven year old H. H. Adams of Springfield Missouri reports severe kidney trouble but finds relief using Foley Kidney Pills. The pills claim to strengthen kidneys cleanse blood of acids and poisons and ease bladder issues with Engbertson's Pharmacy advertising.

H. H. Adams Springfield Adv Engbertson

Ridgeway Local Notes Reflect New Year Visitors and Family News

Olaf Ringoen visits Cresco. many residents attend New Year outings, dental work, plays, and church services. Multiple trips between Cresco Decorah and surrounding towns. marriages and illnesses noted. a birth announced. local schools and social events summarized in brief, with numerous name-dated visits and calls.

Lively social notes and church news from Decorah area

Teachers return from out of town for the holidays. Epworth League to meet at Adela Fosse’s home. Bertha Knutson and Ida Shadeland hosted showers. Lincoln and Madison group plans a new parsonage at the Synod church. Birthday gathering for M. O. Libbey features oysters and friends. Ida Skadeland and Elmer Ellingson wed at Madison church with a reception at the bride’s home.

Olaf Ringoen Cresco Lloyd and Lyndall Fosse Walter McCauley Steen Johnson Decorah Burger Guttormson Margaret Albertson Geo. Albertson Philip Kratz Ray Armst Dr. Ellingson Calmar Harold Leikvold Jast Dagmar Jordahl Oliver Qualley Emma Alfred Milberth Benock Anna Hulverson Conrade Mont Louise Guttormson Water Home Olks Alfred Hulverson Crookst Folks Minn Edna Gullickson Canada Henry Fjelstul Merla Lincoln Lincoln Church Ida Josvanger E. A. Bakken Ed. Ellingson Adella Fosse Allen Butz W. Kirschman L. T. Fosse O. A. Fosse Rose Meyer Chicago Miss Kuntz H. Luhman Postville Henry Albertson Leroy H. Fjelstul Art Johnson Anita Elkader John Wonderly A. P. Anderson Gustus Winger Kuntz Theo Gullickson G. Vick C Hankenson Decorah Chester Carruthers McCalls Alfred Magnus Myrtle Schild Naperville Chas rth-Western College Beucher Geneva Rollin Baker Karl Albert Albertson John Anderson Theo Hopperstad Minneapolis Ringoen Chris Vangeness Alvin Fosse Littleport Epworth League Adela Fosse Prning John Hospodarsky Viola Duncan Sibert Bluffton Miss Grace Aurora TN Mrs. Johnson Powers Morgan Fred New Hampton Slangenwell Schuetz Fred Albertson Ehil Haakenson Bertha Knutson Enos Bergan Prof. Jones Lime Springs Gladys Barthel Elj Miss Jensen Carpenter Miss Tesky Madison Synod H. Butz Halvor Skadeland Elmer Ellingson Erick Ellingson Anetta Skadeland Birdie Ellingson Henry Skadeland Eddie Opstedahl Rev. Jordahl

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad from Engbertson's Pharmacy

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a rapid, reliable remedy for colds, coughs, and croup. It claims to heal inflamed throat and bronchial membranes, loosen phlegm, ease breathing, and stop throat tickling, noting the product contains no opiates.

Foley Engbertson’s Pharmacy

Locust Community News and Holiday Trips

Locust and Decorah residents report a busy holiday period with multiple visits and gatherings. Walter Ruffridge and Hank Ruffridge conducted business in Decorah while Roy Barth assisted. several locals traveled to Calmar and Decorah for Christmas events and church programs. The Locust Lutheran Christmas tree program drew a large crowd, and many families shared meals and visits with relatives, including the Seegmiller, Ruffridge, Barth, Grettley, and Matter households.

Walter Ruffridge Decorah Hank Ruffridge Roy Barth Haulwood Viola Matter Carrie Hilleman Reuben Seegmiller Henry Grettley Jackie Thoman Calmar Locust Ole Severs Fwood Bertha Bender Eddie Seegmiller Gideon Seegmiller Geo. Ruffin Bertha Hover Mr. Biglar Sattre Big Canoe Western Canoe Church Harry Stoskopf Elsie Dehning Geo. Matter Henry Severson Alvin Barth Ole Grettley Roy John Barth Bailey Springs Will Barth Geo, Barth Frank Ruffridge Locust Lutheran Church Geo. Barth Ruby Mabel Hazel Geo. Ruffridge Frank and Jerome Ruffridge Geo Barth Lester Cora Broghammer Rose Thomas Jack Ruffridge Alma Hover Sartre Ite Alice Jordahl Evelyn Harriet Albert Ellingson Gertrude Elsie Young Ruffridge

The Kongo River and Its Vast Basin

The Kongo River stretches about 3,000 miles with a mouth nearly twenty miles wide. It ranks among the world’s great rivers, second only to the Amazon in discharge. Its basin exceeds the Mississippi in breadth, spanning over 1,400 miles and containing more than a billion square miles.

Amazon Kongo Basin Mississippi

The Habit of Taking Cold Remedy and Routine

A short note advises breaking the habit of catching cold with a 90 degree sponge bath each morning and by sleeping with the window open. It promises fewer colds and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to use when a cold occurs, noting sale by R Engbertson in Addy.

Chamberlain R. Engbertson Addy

Kidney Pills Ad by Decorah Resident’s Endorsement

A Decorah reader, Chas O Moore of Water Street, testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills alleviate kidney pain and swelling, noting quick relief after use and urging others to try the 50 cent remedy obtained from Wangler's Pharmacy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY props.

Dean Decorah Chas, O Moore Water St Mr. Moore Foster-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N. Y Ady

Also Mentioned on This Page

County News Waukon Guy Hovee Reed Point Brother Roas H. Sweet Mendota Fort Atkinson Ridgeway Decorah Music Shop Kongo River Republican the Christmas Savings Club OF the Citizens Savings Bank Christmas Savings Club Your Service The Citizens Savings Bank Iowa
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