Why Oakdale Tuberculosis Patients Fail to Recover
The Decorah Republican reports from Oakdale Iowa on tuberculosis treatment and recovery patterns. It notes many ex patients died due to late admission or short stays followed by return home, while a small group recovered when strictly following rest and hygienic living. It highlights a psychology resisting restriction and emphasizes the need for discipline in treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Oakdale
Iowa
Try This For Thirty Days And Grow Wealth Fast
A dubious fortune pitch urges readers to deposit 1 cent in a bank tomorrow and double the amount daily for thirty days to claim over ten million dollars. It promises the figure will be verifiable in the “figures” and invites disbelief.
Not Advertisement to Bank but a Worker Suggestion
This excerpt notes that the piece is not an advertisement for a bank but a suggestion directed at the workingman, drawn from an exchange. It emphasizes practical guidance rather than promotional content.
Femininity and the First Fool of a Man
A terse aphorism notes women often stumble into folly over the first man they cannot deceive. The remark centers on gendered social behavior and courtship dynamics without attribution to a specific event or person. It reflects cultural stereotypes of romance in a concise editor’s line.
Five survivors named for Spirit Lake expedition pensions
Only five people have been located as survivors eligible for Town law pensions from the Spirit Lake expedition of 1857. The state will pay $20 a month. listed by Thos. L. Stevens include Thomas B. Bonebright of Webster City, A. H. Malcom of Rolfe, John M. Maxwell of Webster City, Guernsey Smith of Hawkeye, and Roderick A. Smith of Okoboji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Fort Dodge
William Williams
Town-Minnesota
Thos. L. Stevens
Adjutant General
Thomas B. Bonebright
Webster City
A. H. Malcom
Rolfe
John Harter in Europe Letter from Alsace on June 30
John Harter writes from Schwindratzheim Alsace about a pleasant ocean crossing to Cherbourg 3114 miles from New York and a 340 mile daily average. He notes Paris sights, cautious driving by horses amid traffic, and changes since birth in Europe. He mentions agriculture higher in Alsace, a late frost ruining fruit, and meeting old friends including a rosebush he budded in 1878. The letter precedes news of his son’s accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harter
Europe
Schwindratzheim
Alsace
New York
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Old England
Paris
Joan Harter
Mrs. Harter
Usefulness of the Egg in Health and Cooking
An 19th or early 20th century note extols eggs as versatile. It claims white of egg cools burns, beaten with water soothes and nourishes, swallowed eggs aid digestion after illness, and a mustard plaster with egg white prevents blistering. It also describes sealing jelly with egg white as an air tight cover.
Do It Now: A Habit to Stop Procrastination
A housekeeper’s delay leads to nagging guilt and wasted thoughts. Delaying small tasks breeds a stuck feeling, while tackling them immediately saves time and restores a sense of duty. A drawer left in the middle of a room becomes a reminder until it is addressed.
Harvest News and Local Trips in Castalia Area
County News from July 14, 1913 reports harvest underway and a flurry of local visits. Castalia residents Jim Kneeskern and J. Snitker travel to Castalia and Postville, with many neighbors visiting Waukon, Decorah, and Clarksville events. Alvin Walby injured by a horse, chautauqua attendance noted, and schools and churches preparing activities including the Norwegian school in Pollitt schoolhouse and D Y N T meetings.
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Jim Kneeskern
Castalia
Chris Leer
Irvin Hughes
Tom Bollman
John Snitker
John Witt
Lurburg
Joe Ryan
Sister Mary
Decorah
J. L. Webster
Waukon
Clermont
Tda
D. van Wey
Fred Stock
Postville
G. H. van Wey
Geo, Allen
Ravena
Roy Kneeskern
Alvin Walby
Fred Kneeskern
Suny
Geo. A. Waters
R. H. Waters
Local Notes from Plymouth Rock July 14 1013
July 14 1013 Plymouth Rock reports on John Olvon owning a new Ford and Miss Dies working at George Damon’s, Mrs. Ole Monson visiting Ole Ellingson, Gust Henderson returning to Preston Minn, Oliver Monson visiting Monson household, Miss Ruth Vlattlestad visiting Henderson’s, and local farmers adapting to haying constraints amid the season.
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Anna Myers
Mrs. Olson
Agnes Henderson
Aggie Henderson
Olson
Albert Monson
Geo. Myers
Meyers
Ole Ellingson
Ralph Anderson
John Johnson
Gene Olson
Pollitt
Ruth Thykeson
Nathan Durkee
Georgie
Canada
Nels Henderson
Wisconsin
Bennie Steenson
Winona
Minn
Ray Harmon
John Olvon
Miss Dies
George Damon
Ole Monson
Gust Henderson
Preston Minn
Oliver Monson
He Monson
Ruth Vlattlestad
Henderson
Ossian and surrounding towns social notes from July 1913
A compact Ossian era social ledger records numerous visits and arrivals. People from Calmar Ossian Castalia Red Oak Monona and nearby areas are listed with calls stays and outings including dances at Wenzel Lansing's and social visits to Giulio families and friends. Local movements include auto trips to Festina Monona Calmar and Centennial with residents like John O Meyer Henry Huber and Julius Brown noted.
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Frank F. Schroeder
Monona
Pen Eimers
Calmar
John O. Meyer
Mr. Shekleton
Lawler
A. Lansing
Mr. Homen
Castalia
Ravena
Wm. Meyer
Paul Griffith
West Union
Herman Lansing
Henry Schroeder
Frank Lasing
Mr. Cason
Philip Barthelme, Jr
Herb Kleisart
Ossian
Wenzel Lansing
Barney Holtey
Ben Eimers
Clara Orvella
Red Oak
Ole Anderson
Andrew Etteldorf
Peter
la Crosse
Ole Lee
Mike Hertges
Julius Brown
John V. DeCon’s
Henry Huber
Ben Elmers
Regina Lansing
John Broghammer
Julius
Henry Humker
Wenzel Lansing’s
Mike Broghammer
Viola
Lizzie Held
Will Held
Cincinnati
Henry Schweine Fus
Cholera Immunity and Tobacco Claims By Experts
A Berlin professor asserts tobacco can interact with cholera bacilli, claiming cigars in water containing high cholera concentrations kill the germ. He cites a Hamburg factory with no cholera cases among workers during a severe outbreak. A Chicago professor adds a playful claim about female brains being superior.
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Wenck
Imperial Institute of Berlin
Hamburg
Harper’s Weekly
Allen's Cough Balsam Promoted By Dumas Quote
An advertisement urges readers to take Allen's Cough Balsam for deep seated coughs or colds promising quick and permanent relief. It claims the product contains nothing harmful and lists 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar bottle prices at all dealers.
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Alexander Dumas
Allen
Clay Hill Local Notes and Socials Report
Fred Amundsen works for Albert Grinna while Willie Erickson owns a new buggy. Locust families visit E C Belsen and Decorah doctor calls at Clay Hill. Ruth Dinger visits Ossian. ice cream sociable in Freeport. E O Erickson plays ball in Burr Oak. Marie Williams returns from Lansing and Calmar. Heavy rain measures about 1.25 inches. Willie Williams injured a mower but escaped serious harm. mower broken and a new one purchased.
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Fred Amundsen
Albert Grinna
Willie Erickson
Dick Young
Locust
E. C. Belsen
M. D. Jewell
Decorah
Clay Hill
Ruth Dinger
Jesse Limbeck
Ossian
Freeport
Fried Walsh
Adam Barsh
Willie Williams
Erickson
Burr Oak
Gilbert Pearson
Marie Williams
Lansing
Ed. Frestad
Calmar
Oscar Bakke
Chicago
Will Stock
John Kraby
Willie
Homemade Device Shows Improvised Kitchen Fixes
A Japan ese servant devises a clever home made knob substitute for a rusted teakettle cover by threading heavy cords through the cover, knotting them on the underside, and tying them tight over a cork placed on top. The improvised repair highlights ingenuity when hardware stores are out of reach.
Cavalieri Denies Rumor Of Marriage In Humorous Tireless Ad
The advertisement features Cavalieri denying a wedding rumor and joking that husbands are an expensive joke. It promotes Thomas' Eclectic Oil with a humorous druggist angle, urging readers to be prepared for injuries from cuts, burns, and scalds while noting a 25 cent price.
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Cavalieri
Thomas’ Eclectic Oil
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