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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
7
County News for June 29, 1915 lists numerous visitors from Decorah and nearby towns, porch projects, acetylene lighting installations, a monument project, and a picnic trip to McGregor. It notes residents away for weddings, school trips, and a funeral with forthcoming obituary. The town gathers for social events, visits relatives, and mourns Leonard Fisher at St Werceslaus church.
A roundup of community notes from Ridgeway and Decorah area detailing visits by residents to relatives and neighbors, marriages, illnesses, and farm life events. Notable items include a quiet June 22 wedding of Berna Engen to Archie W Hoyt, health updates on Esther Hovey and others, and multiple social calls at the homes of Bergan, Hovey, and Guttormson.
June 28 1915 Spillville notes list numerous local residents traveling to Calmar Mason City Cresco and Decorah with autos trains and visits. Names include Emma Mlady Carrie Tuchek Anna Hron Mamie Vitoushek Clara Mikesh and many Mikesh and Kovarik family members. Personal visits business calls and contest entries reflect a small town's weekly bustle amid widespread movement.
Freeport community brief recaps Sunday church services on July 4th, attendance at a Decorah chautauqua, and social calls. James Price of Decorah made a business call nearby Monday. Edina Ames of Postville stayed a week at the Dickinson home. Various visitors and picnics with Hattlestad spring noted. Decorah residents Mrs. W Thayer and Mr. S Warn visited. Agnes Limbeck and son Tesse of Ossian visited Mrs. R. Tyler. Mrs. F. M. Frever and daughter Phyllis from Monona staying with Mrs. Win Dickinson.
A man bought a summer suit for 18 dollars after his wife agreed. The suit had previously sold for 20 dollars and more such items remain, all marked down under a reduction price. Also advertised are children’s wash suits priced from 1.00 to 1.95 and Dean's Ointment at 50 cents a box.
The community bulletin lists visits and activities including Miss Myra Sayles on the sick list, Camelia Concert Co. at Hesper, Decorah visitors like Geo Linzenmeyer, Nina Johnson, and Christina Pederson. Residents report house painting, teas, baptisms of news, a car mishap near Mabel, and a parish mission.
The Decorah Chautauqua concluded with strong praise for Hugh Anderson’s operatic company despite a rain storm. Sunshine Dietrich charmed the crowd during Tuesday’s program along with Victor’s band and the college band. Notable visitors including the Bostonia Sextette and Josephine Dominic praised Decorah audiences, and organizers secured a guarantee for next year, seeking continued community support.
S. Larsen advertises a fine assortment of the newest straw hat shapes. Special prepared chamois skins for washing autos are offered at Parman’s Drug Store. A social slice notes that envy can’t steal one woman’s happiness.
Quit Your Talking War and there won't be any. Talk to us about that spring and summer suit you need. Some style and satisfaction at 10 and 20 dollars. Bear's offers men's and boys underwear at 5c. two-piece union suits 5c. Larsen's hot weather shirts and neckwear a fine selection to pick from.
Claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment cures pimples, blemishes, and eczema regardless of severity or duration. Advertises numerous testimonials and urges trying one box for relief and smoother skin.
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