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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1915

Page

5

Haying News and Local Visits in Early July 1915

County News reports haying beginning as many residents travel between Ossian Decorah and Postville for visits. Numerous names appear including Knute Lee with a new Maxwell, Dr Nash, Geo Crabtree, J E Kneeskern and families, and Miss Alma Leer among many others. Several trips to Decorah, Ossian, Waukon, and Red Wing cited with social calls, chautauqua attendance, barn raising, and a birth announced for Paul Topel. Continuous notes of illness, travel, and community events mark a bustling rural July 4 period.

Postville Chris Leer John Snitker Father Clune Pat Tully Ray Jas Meikle Pat Tully John Lydon Pat Tuly Dr. Nash Decorah John Swenson J. E. Kneeskern Bethel Gene Birdsell Irvin Hughes Ossian John Stock Sioux City Irvin Allen Glen Letchford Strawberry Point Chris Lee Geo H. van Vey Irvin Earl L. Spaun Clark Sherman F. Miller Swezey Ruth Wm, Birdsell Clara Vance Joliet Fitzgerald Loretta Ryan Waukon Jas. Ryan Hattie Lower Walter Kneeskern Minneapolis Allie Green Eliza Green Castalia Jim Kneeskern T. J. Crawford Irving Crawford Healy Nash Chautauqua Paul Topel Will Schultz Schultz Vernon Hartley Messrs and Mesdames Hall Artie Swenson Cherry Valley Hansen Washington la Crosse Sherman Bollman Billa Letchford Daisy VanWey Decorah Tuesay Herbie Padden Lyle Thelma Merrill Waterloo Ray Waters Waters Emma Letchford Lillian Pratt Tom Rollman Chris

Decorah and area visitors share summer social notes

This column records numerous Decorah area residents and guests visiting relatives and attending local events. It notes W C T U activities, Sunday school gatherings, a stephen’s grave visit, a Julius party, and a 4th of July celebration at Clermont with many listed attendees. Kenneth Waters suffered a leg injury from a farm accident requiring thirteen stitches.

Clay Hill News Roundup July 1915 Visitations

Clay Hill residents share a busy week of visits and social events. Chas Tesky visited his parents on Canoe Ridge while Ole Hellerud stayed at his Madison home. Miss Mildred Glover entertained friends. Hazel Sheetz nursed in Ossian. Minnie Ask visited North Madison. Ole Tolstad called on his brother Martin. Mary Williams learned of a drowning in Sioux Falls. locals attended a dance at Clem Stortz’s on Franklin Prairie. family visits from Florence, South Dakota. Mary Rupple returned to Colwell, Ohio after four months with relatives. Several families traveled to the Old People’s home dedication, including Kraby, Ericson, Sorenson, Rukstad, and families.

Ray Waters Leora Letchford Lillian Pratt Jessie Carter McIntyre Jas. Meikle O. F. Miller Charley Lawrence Pilgrim T. J. Crawford L. C. Spaun Harold H. E. Chamberlin G. D. Bollman J. A. Peck Chester Carlton Decorah Kenneth Waters Nash Walter Pilgfimm Gene Jim Ray Birdsell John Ewing Roy Britain Knute Lee Thos Bollman Geo. Wolf Lloyd Irvin Hughes Clifford Daisy Jessie van Wey Lydia Padden Grace Schoonmaker Mabel Florence Waters Stella Crawford Fred Harry Waters Irving Lynn Charley Crawford Carl Vern Letchford Henry Will Meier Harry Harvey John Schutta Albert Kneeskern John Swenson Rob Waters Clermont Chas. Tesky Canoe Ridge Ole Hellerud Madison Mildred Glover Ruth Dinger Oscar Anderson Fd. Drew Hazel Sheetz Ossian Nicholson Ole Tolstad Martin Minnie Ask North Madison Hattie Gross Clay Hill John Rukstad Florence Sam Sorenson George Bucknell Walter Bucknell Baby Nickolay Klinkenberg Mary Williams Sioux Falls Clem Stortz Franklin Prairie Mary Rupple Colwell Ohio John Rupple Carrie Hilleman Mary Matter Locust John Matter Edwin Gross Walter Gross Everett Mirs. C. Gross Rudie Howden Anton John Ask Oscar Elmer Gilbert Gilbertson H. C. Gross O. M Hellerud John Kraby Mary Ericson Hans Lilly

Magnetic Field of the Sun Zeeman Lines Found

Scientific American reports Hale and assistants found 25 spectrum lines showing the Zeeman effect in the Sun. Iron chromium nickel vanadium and an unidentified element appear in these lines. Vertical field intensity at the poles ranges from 45 to 55 gausses. no Stark effect detected in sunspots yet.

Hale Zeeman Scientific American

WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS IN OS\r

Happily Wedded Thedora Lansing of this vicinity marries Geo Balk of Lawler at St Francis de Sales Osian. The ceremony on June 20 draws about 200 guests, followed by a reception at the Lansing home and a grand dance with music from Harrington, Helwig, and Krumm. They will reside near Lawler after August 1 1915.

Joe Broghammer Postville Herman Lansing Geo. Balk Calmar Frank Ben Eimers August Lansing Lawler New Hampton Frank Lansing Frankie Dessel Ossian Fred Zweibhohmer South of Ossian Mike Hertges Herb Kleisart Rev Koren Washington Prairie Knut Anderson Leo Regina Barthelme Francis Feil John DeCoy Castalia Charley Hauber Herman Lansin Red Will Meyer Milo John C. Meyer Erman Schroeder Fred Javert Joseph Becker Erick Nesvik Swen Towson Oscar Decorah Henry Schweinefus Charley Wm. Lansing Aug. Lansing Millie Lansing Wenzel Lansing Philip Chas. Hauber Gee Humker F. P. Friedmann Philip Balk Waucoma Balk Mr. Harrington F. J. Helwig Ruth Paul Krumm Fort Atkinson Mat Frantzen Will Manderfield J. C. Shanfen Fill T. B. Meyer Thee Frantzen Hageman John Croat St. Larens John Balk Ole Balk Joe Balk Wancoma Hauber Hugo Huber Linda Albert Bennet Hauber Mat Balk Cresco Mike Helen John Sheridan John Finnegan Henry Finnegan F. P. Shekelton John Shekelton Joe O. Conner Nellie Comfort Rose Shekelton Frank Griffin Walter Maley Martin Meyer Gaertner John Schleir Joe Anna Dietzenbach Frank Huber Vera Bethel Otto Schneeberger Festina

Trees That Rob the Sea Coast of Sarawak Reclaimed by Mangroves

In Sarawak, mangroves and nipa palms line river banks forming aquatic forests at low tide. Reducing mud, their roots create land as branches bear fruit that sinks and sprouts anew. Natives note coastlines advancing two miles over lifetimes as forests reclaim shorelines and later dry to invite other vegetation.

Sarawak Borneo Sirik Wide World Magazine

Belle Boyd and Stonewall Jacksons Valley Campaign

A New York Times account recalls Belle Boyd a college girl who aided Stonewall Jackson during the Shenandoah Valley campaign. She spied through a floor hole fed Jackson battle plans and earned a Confederate captaincy before her capture in 1864. Her romantic notoriety followed as a blockade runner and a notable wedding attended by the future Edward VII.

Stonewall Jackson Napoleon Stonewall Belle Boyd Shields Miss Boyd Jackson Shenandoah Winchester Liberty North Prince of Wales Edward VII New York Times

In an Egyptian Hotel

A Suburban Life travel vignette describes soft oriental rugs, half seen vistas through arches, concealed nooks with couches and Turkish coffee. A drago man brings La France roses while green and gold livery porters guide guests and Arab servants salute on the corridor to reveal a sense of importance.

Scene Before the Mirror in Africa Hair Adornments

The article notes jungle women decorate hair with varied styles, some pleasing, some grotesque. Hair combs are made from tough wood to withstand the ritual gum applied through hair. Strong combs needed to break gum, yet women manage it despite time not being money in Africa. It can take a week to arrange a single hairstyle.

Africa Christian Herald

Aircraft propeller construction materials described

The article notes propellers in use during the present European war are made from selected ash, noted for strength and lightness, or from built up spruce with mahogany centers. It also states aircraft frameworks are typically wooden, with spruce favored for its straight grain and absence of hidden defects.

Inherited Weaknesses in Death Causes

The text argues that most modern deaths stem from disease rather than old age. It states that deaths from any single illness occur because people are weakened by other illnesses either previously suffered or inherited from ancestors.

Lizard Canary A Noted One Year Show Bird

The lizard canary stands out for its striking ground color and cap but moults after the first season, making it a show bird for only one year. A tale links its fame to Sir William Treloar, then lord mayor of London, who likened himself to the bird in a famous show opening.

Birdie Land William Treloar London

Antidote for Poisons Touted In Old Text

An old-time remedy recommends a heaped teaspoon of common salt and ground mustard stirred in warm water and swallowed to induce vomiting. After vomiting ends, consume the whites of two eggs and drink strong coffee. This home cure targets alcohol, opium, prussic acid, strychnine, and other poisons.

Simple Bake Mix For Quick Bread or Cake

A concise old fashioned recipe lists ingredients Sally Luna flour butter sugar egg yolks sour milk baking powder salt. It instructs to mix dry with baking powder rub in butter add sugar beaten yolks and milk then mix and bake in a lightly greased pan in a moderate oven.

If you are going to tell a man just what you think of him

A concise maxim advising restraint by choosing to address those smaller in stature before voicing harsh judgments. The saying emphasizes avoiding confrontations with people who cannot effectively respond.

Heroic Womankind in Military Hat Fashion

The Dundee Courier notes women display patriotism through military style hats, though critics say the headwear may not suit every wearer. The piece highlights fashionable wartime morale and public appetite for spirited attire.

Dundee Courier

A Son's Confession Ad Promotes Antiseptic Odor Killer

A doorway advertisement touts Harkers Antiseptic as a quick odor killer. Copy notes it works in 15 seconds and lists sales through John G. Schim ming and R. A. Engbretson. Adv.

Harker John G. Schimming R. A. Engbretson Adv

Ostrich Metaphor Spawns Bid for Millinery Debt

A man who has just settled his wife's millinery bill quips that the ostrich should hide its tail in the sand instead of its head. The remark reflects a humorous domestic moment captured in the era's newspaper tone.

Headache and Nervousness Cured by Chamberlain Tablets

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

Chamberlain Richard Olp Spenceport N. Y Engbretson

Not One of Them

A terse exchange erupts as a woman scolds a man for his conduct while a brute taunts her, claiming she does not shed a tear yet noting her evident distress. The dialogue hints at conflict and social tension without further context or resolution.

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. K. BarLtey & Son County News Frankville Ravena Daring Belle Boyd Lizard Canary Sally Luna the Royal Tailors Royal Tailored C. D. Hagen Conservatory OF ST. Cecilia Department of College of Saint Teresa Winona Minnesota ST. Claire Seminary Classical School Iowa State Fair and Exposition Des Moines, Iowa M. J. Soukup Big Five Ellsworth Lowry Fayette, Iowa School OF Music Madame Ohlsen Solem Decorah, Lowa Saxon Were Saxon Company Saxon Com C. D. Alstad
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