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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
7
A Houston drug business figure asserts six glasses of water daily plus Rexall Orderlies at night will cure a muddy complexion and dull eyes by relieving constipation. The laxative is touted as suitable for men women and children and described as the best available.
January 4, 1915 notes detail numerous visitors and travelers among Calmar Decorah Ossian Fayette Monona Postville and Cresco. Individuals such as Julia Groff Myrtle Oxley Marie Bear and Leo Meyer move between towns for visits and duties. students return to Cedar Falls Madison and Decorah schools. many relatives visit each other in New Year gatherings.
Miss Alma Oddan was on the sick list the 1st week. Margaret Forester visited Helen Kae gen Friday. Andrew Olson visited O. C. Howe's last Sunday. Mrs. G. Vick was a Decorah shopper last Monday. Walter Hoyt was a business caller at Decorah Monday. Miss Alma Ouldan is suffering with gout. Miss Bertha Woldt was a Decorah shopper Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Howe visited their parents last week. Joel Fretheim and Nels Thompson own new cutters. there only would come a little more.
Decorah readers report the single spoonful of Adler-i-ka buckthorn glycerine mixture rapidly relieves constipation and related stomach issues. The ad notes the remedy acts on both bowels and claims marked relief within one minute. Probate notice from Winneshiek County court follows.
January 4 1916 Conover reports a fatal accident when Ed Winger a farmer east of Conover on the A G Olson farm was struck by the Decorah train while en route to Calmar. He left a wife and four children. investigation uncertain. Multiple Calmar visits noted and local social activity referenced.
A sad tragedy occurred near Colmar on Wednesday afternoon when Ed Winger, a farmer two miles out, was killed while on his way to a destination. The article notes the local reaction and surrounding details from Calmar and nearby communities.
In a railway incident near a track edge Mr Winger about 40 stepped from a grade away from the rails as Fireman Meyer rang a bell. He lunged toward the engine and was struck by the pilot beam, thrown ten feet, and died instantly. He leaves a wife four children Hazel Grace Ernest and Lester a mother six brothers and one sister. Funeral held Monday at Washington Prairie.
Claude Kirby works for Ed. Will Duff improves. Rae Runkle runs Decorah business. Residents travel to Ossian Monona Monson and Missouri Valley for family ties. School resumes after a vacation. Grip season hits the region with widespread illness. Neighborhood guests include Duff, Webb Rosa, and others.
A Devorah resident named GG Bucknell testifies that morning back pain and irregular kidney action improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad asserts home testimonials are strongest proof and urges readers to buy the 50 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Notice in probate stating a will instrument for a deceased resident of Canoe Township Winneshiek County Iowa is offered for probate. The clerk OLAL KALLEVANG signed January 3 with seal and attorney Willett listed.
Many residents ill with the flu. News includes visits between Freeport, Decorah, and Clay Hill, births and deaths, and a Christmas marriage of Roy Anders to Arlie Bartlett. Notable items: James Delaney from Dubuque, A K Sweitzer's return from Lanark Illinois, and C A Funke named steward at the county farm.
Advertisement notes women with little exercise suffer constipation and indigestion and would benefit from Chamberlain's Tablets. Claims they are easier and more pleasant to take than daily bowel constipations without endorsing a long walk. Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
An advertisement urges use of Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant for bronchitis whooping cough croup and colds. It highlights a money back guarantee through Wanglers Drug Store and claims high economy and safety with no narcotics. Rod Schiffmann of St Paul Minn is named.
How is Your Insurance . I have taken over the agency for the Winneshiek Co. Farmers' Mutual and Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Business, formerly conducted by the late C. O. Maltby, and will attend to all renewals, as well as appreciate new business. For low cost, reliable insurance, call on
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