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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
5
Mrs D A Lee of Decorah reports constant back pain from hard work and weakened kidneys, praising Doan's Kidney Pills after using three boxes with good results. The ad promotes the 50 cent remedy sold by local dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Confederate defense near Petersburg on Aug 21 1864 failed at Yellow Tavern when Captain Dailey of Iowa captured the surrendering South Carolina flag. General Hagood intercepted the captain’s horse, demanding the flag. Dailey refused, was shot, yet the flag remained with him until Hagood ordered retreat. The tale sparked years of debate among veterans and ended with an invitation for Dailey to visit South Carolina, which he declined due to health.
Just as Good as Ever our work shirts are guaranteed to be better value and quality than any other in this region. Men’s good socks at low prices and fine sport shirts priced at five to one dollar. Quality, comfort, and style with BEAR'S.
Local notes show Winneshiek Fair dates Aug 15 18 with the largest exhibit in history. Readers report visits by Perry Renyon and Hazel Briggs, community events, Fourth of July reflections, and many neighbors traveling between Decorah Mabel and Fayette. Distinct names, places, and short updates fill the rural column.
Flossie Hondke guest at 8 Todd home Mrs Wildman of Cresco visiting Joe Goldsworthy home. John Pierce visits KR Barnes home. bridge crew builds concrete bridge near cemetery. M Swenson Cresco family business call Thursday. Lucille Culbert Cresco visits. Betsey Pederson at Harmony for dental work. Mrs G W Dasham visits Canton Bert Yates home. S M Culbert Cresco family at Ada Young home Sunday. J Sobolik Cresco at Fred Smith home north of town. L A S meets at W A Clink home. Mrs Handke and son Rob visit Barnes home. Mrs George Leighton from Minneapolis visits friends. Some celebrate at Cresco and at caida AML rep a good time. Mrs Clinton Fifield and children finish visit at Fayette return Friday. Mrs Durkee and niece Anna Askelson visit sister aunt Mrs Johny Ellingsen. Rad Culbert and family from Austin spend 4th at Joe Culbert home. Emery James, Bernard Davis and families, Marion Davis and families spend Sunday with Mrs Davis.
Miss Elnora Grinna of Decorah visits aunt Mrs Albert Grinna. Miss Hilda Haugen of Calmar visits aunt Mrs Mary Erickson. Misses Haugen and Grace Mall visit Ruth Dinger. Margaret Williams spends day with sister in Cresco. Mrs George Tyler visits Freeport. Ed Belsen attends L A S at Locust. Caroline Gross and Lynn visit Walter Gross in Freeport. Hans Sorenson and Phoebe visit Caroline Sorenson home. About 300 attend picnic at W C Sheetz July 4 with a good program and time.
Rev Whalen James Walsh Mr and Mrs Henry Haas and family of Decorah and Miss Vernon Shannon of Milwaukee Wisconsin were guests at the Mrs Mary Williams home.
A long standing clothier promises reliable merchandise, low prices, and a money back guarantee. The notice touts forty years of service, upcoming fall stock, and says Mr. Bear will travel East to complete purchases, with no similar stock in town.
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