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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
10
County News itemizing visits, illnesses, and social events in Solton and nearby towns. Entries include guests at homes in Cresco Harmony Decorah and Kendallville, church services, a funeral, a traveling company performance, Red Cross activities, loyalty meeting, and multiple family visits.
The report lists numerous visits and social calls among the Haga Bakken Fulsaas Knutson and related families. Notable mentions include Verna Larson at Martin Haga and Nel Fulsaas calling on Ole Fulsaas, with gatherings at various homes and a Ridgeway trip by Martin Haga and Mrs. Lloyd Larson.
Sunday visits and calls fill Ravena Ossian area as neighbors pass through August Peck Hans Nygaard and others. The Red Cross barn dance at Anton Anderson’s new barn draws 88 tickets and raises 30 dollars for the charity.
Dana Price works for uncle M F Price while L A 8 to meet July 25 with Mrs Rev Supplee. A baby born July 9 to Mr and Mrs Foltz. Decorah visitors James Wade family. Numerous visits and gatherings noted with Decorah Cresco and Caledonia connections. Red Cross sale raised 22.21 for Fort Des Moines hospital. Garnaville Darling badly hurt haying three ribs and head stitches. Pay as you go but save for a return ticket.
Albert Aegerter and Hazel Blackburn visit Cresco. numerous calls by Haakenson Kratz and Kratz families from Cresco and Sumner township. Ed Wagner from Camp Dodge drops by. Attends church events at Evangelical church. social dinner hosted by Alfred Peter Sr. and neighbors. road work by Howard county graders. weather showers interrupts crop progress.
Miss Mabel Haugen returned home near Nordness Friday after sewing at Mrs. Daniels. Wm Schweinerus and Henry Meyer were business transactors at Clem Kinck home last week. Red Cross dance at Rae Runkle’s Saturday night drew about $60. Mrs. George Crabtree and children visited relatives and returned to Waterloo last week. Mrs. Rae Runkle, Mrs. Edward Standal, Ruth Standal and Nelle Daniels were Festina and Calmar callers Friday. Mrs. Edward Standal and Ruth Standal of Minneapolis were entertained at Rae Bunkle and Daniels homes from Thursday to Sunday.
July 15 1918 notes Cedar Valley residents visiting relatives and attending church events. Red Cross chains are hosted by Mrs John A Olson and Miss Barbara Borsheim. Anna Bakken, Idella Rasmussen and Barbara Borsheim attend. An ice cream social at Canoe Ridge church next Sunday at 4 PM to raise funds.
Guidance warns that overheating hogs in transit or at markets causes losses for shippers. Precautions include not pouring cold water on hot animals, bedding with sand, using ice for cooling during day runs, avoiding overcrowding, and limiting grain feed with a preference for oats.
Tom Ryan of Frankville autoed through Centennial Sunday. Miss Grayce Carlin visited Miss Nelle Daniels Friday night. John Rosa of Ossian came Saturday for a visit with relatives. Bernice and Blanche Allen visiting at the Will Duff home. Mrs Isaac Duff went to Rock Falls last week to visit relatives. Emmet Stevens and Miss Etta Stevens were Freeport visitors Wednesday. A Knees kern dance near Castalia Friday evening drew locals. Mr and Mrs Arthur Lange and children called in Centennial Sunday evening. Miss Mary Harris of Decorah visiting friends in the area. A basket social at the A Lee home Sunday evening for Red Cross. Mr and Mrs Henry Ginapp and Edwin Ginapp called at Rae Runkle's last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Chas Ginapp and Miss Atpadel of Ossian visited Centennial relatives Saturday. Mrs Mills and daughter returned to Decorah last week after visiting here. Miss Bessie Handgarden of near Postville spent several days at the Henry Thornton home. George Kipp and Mrs Sam McElree and children of Festina were guests in Centennial Saturday night and Sunday.
A dairyman should maintain cleanliness to avoid cobwebs dust and manure on walls. Use tight smooth ceilings and walls with whitewash twice yearly to purify the stable and keep it bright. Ensure ample light with four square feet of glass per cow and well distributed sunny windows.
Promotion for Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy touts its wide favor and medical value. John F. Jantzen of Delmeny Sask praises its use for his family and recommends it as an excellent preparation. Available for sale by R. A. Engbertson with urging to stock up before summer illness.
Farmers across the county order and erect silos amid harvest preparations. Iowa State College advises stacking grain if threshing delays persist. Calf clubs expand with 450 boys, over 100 to show at the State fair. Canada thistle weed laws are urged for stricter enforcement to protect crops.
Home Demonstration urges use of rye to conserve dwindling wheat supplies. The guide promotes rye bread as nutritious and a substitute for wheat, with recipes for Rye Bread, Rye Muffins, and One Egg Rye Muffins, plus tips on drying fruits, canning, and reducing sugar use. Includes steps and ingredient lists for multiple rye based baked goods.
A Decorah citizen recounts constant backache and tiredness blamed on kidney strain from hard work. Mrs. D. A. Lee says three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her symptoms and urges others to use the same remedy sold for 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y endorses the product.
The county auditor reports on the vacation of a road described by precise starting point and lines running to an intersection of roads 872 and 182 in Township 9 Range 7 West. Claims for damages must be filed by noon September 7, 1918, or the road will be vacated without use. Oscar Winger, County Auditor.
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