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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1915

Page

5

Clay Hill 1915 Social Notes Summer Barn Raising and Local Visits

June 28 1915 at Clay Hill summer has come Willie Williams plans a barn raising by Friday Harry Skinner owns a fine new mount friends from Decorah visited Friday Anderson Bros bought a fine horse from Ed Kreutzer last week John Griebel visited sister Mrs Ben Storry last Thursday Miss Elizabeth Plagman visited Mrs Sam Goettleman Saturday Albert Ore is boring and is residence policies Wick of Glenwood is doing the work Mrs Emma Goettleman and Miss Ruth Jinger called on Mrs Lewis Neste last Friday afternoon Mr and Mrs V C Sheets entertained a large company at their home Saturday evening

Leslie Bly Bluffton Frank Kuntz Cresco Ridgeway Sadie Koch Fritz Ramseyer Mike Kratz Celia Gustafson Calmar Mabel Krntz Mr. Mealy Elma J. G. Kirshman Jericho Chickasaw County John Anger Sumner Town Oregon Howard Co Winneshiek-Howard Co Frank Grobmann McGregor, Towa Sanderson Hill Dubuque Isconsin Theo, Kratz Amelia Rollie Kratz Sumner Township George Kratz Jim Armstrong Howard County Win Kratz’s T. C. Meeker Evangelical Church M. EB A. F. Cameron Schoonmaker Edgeway Willie Williams Harry Skinner Decorah Anderson Bros Ed. Kreutzer John Griebel Ben Storry Elizabeth Plagman Sam Goettleman Albert Ore Wick Glenwood Emma Goettleman Ruth Jinger Lewis Neste V. C. Sheets B. J. Stortz H. J. Foss Geo Griebel Lulu Campbell Luella Stoskopf J. A. Matter H. W. Haas J. J. Walsh Williams Rudolph LaSalle Lawrence Mass Robert Murphy Catherine Robert Providence R. T Mary Williams North Madison Clay Hill Anderson O. Howden John Leer J. A. Peck John Swenson Postville Chas Meike John Ledon L. Cc Sean Ossian Floyd Ferrises Chris Leer Miss Alma Carter Gene Owens Mrs. Smith Miss Ida Bat Fitzpatrick New Barn Andrew Schuler Chris Leer Decorah Thursda Trvin Hughes Seane Harold Mason Joe Ehler Centennial Dr. Nash Alma Crabtree Clarence Inn Ridge J. D. Mullaney Mason City Charlotte Peck Waukon Alfrek Gene Williams T. J. Crawford Jimmie Meikle Jas, Meikle Fred Duval Myrtie van Wey Lyndlow Sherman Trollman Leora Letchford Eevee L. C. Spaun Sarah Miller Castalia Ethel Alma Swenson John Francis Padden Church Walter Pilgrim Rachel Birdsell Roma Padden Fred Brouillet Sherman Bollman Lisle Carl Letchford C.H. Waters Sam Waters Janie Lyons Clare Bethel H. FE. Chamberlin Rose Stock Oliver Shegarud RR. W. Carter G. D. Bollman Ada Clark Grinnell Lewie Schultz Will Me Johnson John Johnson Bessie Birdsell Mildred Owens Estella, Meikle Roy Loretta. Ryan Brother James James Ryan Britain Laveing la Crosse Wis Clara Busness Mabel Grace Berg J KF. Kneeskern Carl Wankon Chautauqua Stella Crawford L. C. Spann Lydia Padden Forest Mills Will Schultz G. EB. Webster R. W. Carter Leane Waa Beard Farm Esther Lillian Kiesan Ruth Frances Williams Name Crawson Henry Hager Cormad Ludow Rey Randelf Corman M. BE Sunlay Mering Claude van Wey Archie Jones Lelia Jones Tir, Nash Neuzil Ida Gipp Herman Gipp Ravena Presbyterian S. 8S Menphe Hubbell W. A. Pilgrim Ruby Nash Seey Jessie Meikle Treas Geneva Waters

Visitors and games mark week in Clay Hill area

Local residents and visitors from Decorah attended events across Clay Hill and Freeport. Harold Dinger and Ruth joined a Merry Delaney birthday party in Freeport, while Mr and Mrs Sam Goettleman hosted a large gathering Sunday. Clay Hill’s baseball team lost 7 to 4 to North Madison amid umpire disputes. a return game is planned.

Kendallville News Notes and Local Events in 1915

June 28 1915 reports small town happenings in Kendallville including visits by Mrs Ellingson and Mrs Staeger, numerous guests at local homes, Fathers Day plans, fishing trips, chautauqua attendance in Cresco, births and illnesses, warm weather boosting corn, and a heavy rainstorm touching town and nearby farms. Town groups like L A S and Cresco visitors are noted along with several travel and social visits.

Highest Point in United States in Sierra Nevada

Mount Whitney tops the United States at 14,501 feet, part of the Sierra Nevada crest that includes peaks like Mount Russell 14,190 feet Mount Williamson 14,484 feet Mount Muir 14,095 feet Mount Langley 14,042 feet Mount Barnard 14,001 feet and Mount Tyndall 14,024 feet. The nearby peaks lie within six miles, and Death Valley marks the lowest dry point at 276 feet below sea level, making Whitney visible from Death Valley on clear days.

Mount Whitney United States Mount Shasta Mount Rainier Great California Crest Sawtooth Sierra Nevada Mount Russell Mount Williamson Mount Muir Mount Langley

Kerosene Paste Fire Kindler Advocated by Henry Norton

A paste of ashes and coal oil, kept in a can or jar, is touted as the safest and most satisfactory kindling. A spoonful starts a fire with no other kindling, with a corn meal dough like consistency and claimed to be explosion safe. Quote attributed to Henry Norton. The piece also notes a remark by Sir Joshua Reynolds on a genius valuing praise from impartial judges.

Henry Norton Sir Joshua Reynolds

Franksville Social Notes Highlight Wide Town Visitings

Local column lists numerous visits and calls across towns including Decorah Postville Ossian and Waukon. Residents such as John Leer Alma Fry Chris Leer and many families are noted for shopping visits church outings chautauqua and a wind storm cleanup with a July 3 picnic planned by church and WTA groups.

Ship Canals Face Eternal Thorns From Sand and Rot

The article discusses major ship canals Panama Kiel and Suez, detailing ongoing problems. Panama risks landslides during construction and future slides. Kiel canal suffers peatrotten bottoms and shallow depth from stern waves. Suez battles drifting sand and desert winds with dredging and sand ridges from fresh springs, all requiring constant maintenance.

United States Culebra Panama Kiel Canal Suez Canal

Billy Be By Bo Bum Learns Japan Fishing Tale

In Land of Nod Stories Billy Roy Be By Bo Bum goes fishing alone at a creek hoping to catch a sunfish. Elf Tinker Teedle Tee relates a quirky Japan fishing method using trained cormorants, explaining how birds are fed and then freed after delivering fish to the master.

Billy Bo Bum Big Billy Mother Jack Robinson Billy Roy Tinker Teedle Tee Merry Little Elf Tinker Fred Elf Japan Mr. Fish

What to Keep Away From in Thunder Storms

Authorities on thunderstorms advise avoiding shelter under trees and near spreading branches. Do not stand on the lee side of haystacks or buildings as rain drip can direct lightning to you. Telegraph poles, phones, lightning conductors, and rainpipes should be avoided. If outdoors in rain, crawl under a low hedge or lie flat on open moor. Stay inside a house. keep clear of fireplaces and chimney stocks, hot water pipes, and windows.

Greenhorse Philadelphia Record

Cured of Indigestion and Insects in Indiana Pa

Mrs. Sadie P. Clawson of Indiana Pennsylvania reports relief from indigestion headaches and bloating after using Chamberlains Tablets on her daughters recommendation. She notes significant improvement with the remedy and mentions Engbretson's Pharmacy as a seller. The ad also touts Bug Finish as a superior insect destroyer with inquiries handled at Parman's Drug Store.

Sadie P. Clawson Indiana Engbretson Parman’s

Billy Prefers This Way Fishing Over That Way

Billy suggests that while one fishing method may be acceptable the speaker finds another method more enjoyable even if it often yields no catch.

Billy

Headache and Nervousness Cured by Chamberlain's Tablets

Mrs Richard Olp of Spenceport New York says Chamberlain's Tablets cured her headaches and nervousness and restored her to normal health. Adv for sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Richard Olp Spenceport N.Y Engbretson

Also Mentioned on This Page

County News Lincoln HPD Kendallville John Ellingson Staeger Canton Chas Qn Reuter W. A.deeham C. C. Brown Dasham Max John Clink Orleans R. Barnes Wi Nfieldsworthy Karl Curtis Mrs. Kellogg Dr. Kierland Harmony Barnes John Olesen Minneapolis A. Daskam L. Burton Clint Farnsworth Aew Ed. Haines Pederson Hom Ralph Hatfield Elias Hoines Place Frankville Land OF Nod Stories UGO Bros Meon Romaes Vilverton Flying Fosters ST John Family El’ii Dewitt Ero Equestriennes Ore Eihan School OF Music Madame Ohlsen Solem Decorah, Iowa Phoebe Lincoln Mott & CO Imogen Lincoln Med Ai Pamiiek Conservatory OF ST. Cecilia College of Saint Teresa Winona Minnesota Eading
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