New Experiences in Guatemala From Tecpan de Guatemala
A Decorah resident recounts a winter in Guatemala visiting Tecpan de Guatemala Panajachel and Lake Atitlan. He describes late night Alcalde ceremonies fierce mountain trails challenging guides and a strange hotel stay with rough conditions. He notes five volcanoes blue lake views and vivid local music and customs.
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FE. W. D. Molway
Guatemala
Holway
London
England
Guatemala City
Crotina
Costa Rica
Tecpan de Guatemala
Panajachel
Lake Atitlan
Cost of the Movies in Decorah
The Decorah theatres attract crowded crowds with 15 cent admissions yet face high costs. Films rent and express charges run high while heat electric lights and staff add to expenses. On some Saturdays the venues operate at a loss despite good film quality.
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Decorah
Express
County Medical Costs Highlight Preventive Health Message
A county survey shows medical payments to physicians for the poor totaling 673.44 dollars, most to one doctor with others sharing the rest. The item compares costs to editors and officials, notes taxes on debtors, and contrasts medical care with crime and law enforcement expenses, urging preventive health measures.
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County Medical Society
Winneshiek County
Court House
We and Our Neighbors News Roundup
Local notes cover bonds and taxes in Fayette and Buchanan counties, fires in Reinbeck Edgewood Newton and plus incidents in Sumner Manchester Waterloo North Mc Gregor Decorah and Fort Dodge. Includes a coal shortage warning, a West Point appointment, a suicide, fines for theft, and a church effort to show motion pictures with sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Algona
M. E
Reinbeck
Buchanan County
New Congregational
Newton
Marshalltown
Sumner
John Townsend
Fort Dodge
Kenyon
Harold G. Laurie
Denison
West Point Military Academy
Peter Sweet
Manchester
A. Dahmen
West Yards
North McGregor
Buena Vista Board
P. J. McCavick
Waterloo
Robbery at Marshall grocer ends with double shooting
A masked bandit entered FE R Winslow’s Marshall town store and ordered the proprietor to raise his hands. Winslow hesitated as the command seemed a joke. a shot through the breast followed. Mrs Winslow, who tackled the robber, was also wounded as she called for help. The thief fled after firing one last shot, leaving $700 in the cash drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Winslow
Marshalltown
Winslow
Twin Beds Play Delights Grand Audience
A lively report on last Saturday night's performance of Twin Beds at the Grand notes nonstop humor and capable acting. The review praises the company, staging, and audience enjoyment, highlighting the play's brisk pace and light tone without serious moments.
Vital Statistics Deaths by County and Cause
The August health report shows 1 778 statewide deaths. In Allawakee 5, Chickasaw 10, Clayton 14, Fayette 28, Howard 7, Winneshiek 18. Causes include cancer 1, cerebral hemorrhage 1, heart disease 4, angina 1, circulatory 1, appendicitis 1, liver 1, prostate 1, premature birth 1, senility 2, not specified 1, arteries 1, kidneys 1.
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Allawakee
Chickasaw
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Winneshiek
Half Million Pounds of Fish Shipped from McGregor District
A half million pounds of commercial fish were shipped from McGregor and North McGregor in 1016. One dealer handled 300,000 pounds, paying fishermen $30,000. Prairie du Chien commission men bought in larger quantities, suggesting a total catch near a million pounds along the Mississippi north and south of McGregor and Prairie du Chien.
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McGregor
North McGregor
Prairie du Chien
Mississippi
Car of Freight Burns Up at Rinley Siding
A Milwaukee Road carload of merchandise and fruit burned completely at Rinley siding east of here after a stove fire ignited the car. Fire kept to prevent freezing spread to the fruit, destroying the load.
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Wauken Democrat
Milwaukee Road
Rinley Siding
Here
Lawsuit Filed Against Rock Island in Mason City Wreck Case
A $25 000 damages suit has been filed against the Rock Island by A A Koch administrator of the estate of Grace Lewis former matron of Fellows home at Mason City seeking compensation for injuries or losses from the Rock Island wreck of June 2 19 ...
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Rock Island Rescue
A. Koch
Grace Lewis
Fellows’ Home
Mason City
Rock Island
Ackard
Injured by Engine in Farm Accident
Fred Biwer suffered a serious accident while working around a twenty horsepower gasoline engine. His clothing was caught in the flywheel and he was thrown against the engine causing it to stop. He was taken to Cresco hospital where one arm was found to be broken and other injuries noted.
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Fred Biwer
Injured by Maddened Cow in Winnebago Valley
Ed Barry led a cow toward New Albin when the animal became frightened and charged Mr Slurry after a rope on its leg was tightened. The cow knocked him down and charged again driving its front legs into his chest and severing several ribs.
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New
Enforcing Temperance Laws Restrict Deliveries to Private Homes
Express companies strive to enforce temperance laws by delivering liquor or beer only to private residences. No deliveries to clubs rooms hotels or public buildings. such orders are to be ignored by common carriers and express firms.
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Ga. Reader
J R Moore of Loat Valley Georgia reports taking Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and finds it cures a hacking cough and colds each time. The product is sold by R A Engbertson in Ady.
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Chamberlain
J. R. Moore
Loat Valley
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Vinegar hustler pockets cash with fake whiskey sales
In Cherokee county a stranger offered samples of whiskey and claimed to sell vinegar in gallon lots at a high price. Buyers paid upfront expecting vinegar, but received whiskey instead as the scam unfolded and the con artist vanished with the money.
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Cherokee County
Northwest
West
Miss Robson at the Grand in The Making Over of Mrs Matt
May Robson stars in The Making Over of Mrs Matt arriving in New York with her company. A western financier seeks a fashion leader wife and a marriage into an old family for his son, but family tensions and maternal wit resolve the plot with humor. Grand show next Monday evening with prices 1.50 1.00 75c and 50c.
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Matt
New York
May Robson
Mrs
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Quick Relief for Aches
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for stiff joints and rheumatic pains. It claims deep penetration without rubbing, quick soothing, and non staining application, priced at 25 cents. It also notes birds and animals achieving high flight speeds as a separate fact.
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Sloan
Sure Thing Endorsed by Farm Trader I B Wixson
I B Wixson of Farmers Mills New York says Chamberlains Tablets are the best he has ever used for stomach and liver disorders. The endorsement cites long time use and satisfaction with this remedy.
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I. B. Wixon
Mil'l
N. Y
Chamberlain
A. Engbertson
Pioneer C C Huntley Dies at 95 in Nashua
C C Huntley a Chickasaw county pioneer died at his Nashua home at ninety five. He came from Vermont in 1873 and 1876 settled in Nashua, where he lived in the same house. He crafted furniture from walnut and timber and even made his own casket recently. He helped a wood sawing crew by sharpening over eighty saws for work on the new lake site.
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C. C. Huntley
Chickasaw County
Nashua
Mr.Huntley
Vermont
Mr. Huntley
Hogs Bring Tall Prices At Algona Auction
Two hog sales at Algona grossed 10500 for 100 pure bred hogs at an average of 105. John Wellendorf offered 50 hogs at 101 on average with one grand prize hog from Omaha and Des Moines fairs. J A Vipond sold 50 hogs at 109 average with the top price 225 for a yearling sow.
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Algona
John Wellendorf
Omaha Fair
Des Moines
J. A. Vipond
Waucoma Man Chas Webster Elected Northwestern Lumbermen Chief
Chas Webster of Waucoma was elected president of the Northwestern Lumbermen's association at the closing session in Minneapolis Teachers' Study Center. A study center is set for Saturday January 27 1917 in the large Court Room with sessions on reading instruction and elementary teaching led by I H Hart and Marguerite Hussey. The event marks the final study center of the year and urges maximum teacher participation.
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Chas, Webster
Waucoma
Northwestern Lumberman’s Association
Minneapolis
I H. Hart
Marguerite Hus
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Ole T. Hjolien
H. J, Rose
Edgar Sater
Guy C. Senseba
Sam Simonsen
Towsend Weaver
Vital Statistics
Miss Robson
New York City
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Ben Bear
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