County News items from July 16 1918 with local calls and fire loss
July 16 1918 notices include callers to Calmar Decorah and surrounding towns, visits among Kubish Summers and Hovey families, Red Cross knitters gathering, and a barn fire at Alf Billing’s near the stock yards. Several social events raise funds for the 4th of July and Red Cross, with multiple neighbors and relatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Smith and Sons
J. J. Kubish
Calmar
F. C. Smith
Tom Houdek
Decorah
Edw. A. Meyer
Friends
Red Cross
F. P. Chizek
J. C. Kubish
Jackson Junction
M. A. Kubish
Mollie Reacher
Milwaukee
Glass
Budke
John Schleier
Tony Humnker
Mission
Hayfield
Ray Harris
F. A. Smith
Fayette
Carl Summers
Milbank
Summers
Alf. Billing
Sugar Beet Syrup Making From Seed to Coat
A reader shares how sugar beet seed planted in a small garden yields cheap syrup. Beets are peeled and boiled until soft, then syrup is cooked and impurities skimmed. A few drops of mapleine add color and flavor before canning.
Streak of Rain Delays Haying as Farmers Sail Through Busy Weekend
In Clay Hill on July 15 1918 residents report haying under way but hindered by excessive rain. Many locals visit relatives in Decorah and surrounding towns. Notable movements include Fred Gross taking cattle to Chicago and Pat Welch planning to join the U S army next week. Families hosted gatherings at several homes and visited friends across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Ethel Thornton
Frankville
W. L. Curtis
C. Gager
Josephine Gager
Margaret
Aneos
Ernest Moore
George Gates
Francis Curtis
Leon Brown
Joe Sutton
Linus Curtis
W. L Curtis
L. Curtis
A. P. Curtis
Red Cross
Iver I. A
K. Sanderson
Emmett Gillette
Carl Erickson
Decorah
Wim, Malli
Mary Erickson
Fred Gross
Chicago
Ellen Tyler
Freeport
Bert Tyler
Martin Woldum
Andrew Moen
Albert Grinna
Gee
Tyler
Chase
Steve Buseh
H. J. Gross
Caroline Gross
Mike Broghammer
Lizzie
Amanda
Joe Goettleman
Pat Welch
Waukon
Mary Williams
Pat
U.S. Army
Will Foltz
Bolson
John Rupple
Cresco
Mrs. F. Howard
Madison July 16 1918 Local Visits and Social News
Madison reports reveal a flurry of social calls and visits including Lloyd Fretheim visiting his parents, Mrs. Ben Thompson and Mrs. Ed Gilbertson hosting Ladies' Aid, and Decorah visitors such as Mrs. Nels Haugen and Peter. Camp Dodge soldier Joe Snyder returns on furlough, with numerous other neighbors stopping by homes on various errands and illness of P. Hovey noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Fretheim
Sunda
Ben Thompson
Ed. Gilbertson
Ladies’ Aid
Nels Haugen
Peter
Joe Snyder
Camp Dodge
Jax, Woodhouse and Son
John Drew
Dr. Dahl
P. Hovey
Hans Halvorson
Drew
Jas, Woodhouse
Wm. Lynch
Elizabeth Istad
Henry Lomen
Dorothy Tavener
Decorah
Alex, McIntosh
C. M. Hanson
C. J. Falek
Oscar
Foley Cathartic Tablets praised for constipation relief
A San Antonio reader touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness, recommending them for travelers and those with digestive issues. An Army private reports Foley's Honey and Tar eased a three month cough and hay fever symptoms. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertised. A Kensico reservoir angler found two pearls in a perch and a New York jeweler offered $140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Jenner
Labor St
San Antonio
Tex
Engbertson
Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. 1
Foley
Engbertson's
Howard Quimby
Armore
N. Y
Kensico Reservoir
New York
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement from Detroit Justice
Justice of the Peace W H Hill of Detroit Texas states Foley Kidney Pills are the best he has used, outperforming others. He cites relief from backache rheumatic pains sore muscles stiff joints and frequent bladder trouble as evidence. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HH. Hill
J. P
Detroit
Tex
Engbertson
Weather forecast for Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys
Forecast for July 15 to July 20 calls for fair weather with occasional local showers possible in the Missouri Valley early in the week. Normal temperatures are expected to run somewhat cool in the upper Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Missouri
Missouri Valley
Mississippi Valley
City Council Proceedings Include Adjournment Motion
Official publication records a July 17 adjournment motion and City Council actions led by Mayor E. J. Hook. It notes Clerk Pro Tem, roll calls, six members present, Bucknell absent, and minutes approved. Finance Committee claims approved and city funds allocated for street, material, utilities, and labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Hook
Dale
Hook
B. J. McKay
McAndrews
McKay
Willis
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
Bucknell
James Curran
C. J. Wangler
L. S. Dale
E. J. Parman
F. G
J. P. Burns
Wm. Dixon
Salary City
Styee and Bridge, Co
the Service Co
Western Union Telegraph Co
W. R. Wheatman
Elmer Bergan
Pulit Rock
Taven
Oscar Miller
H. Quamme
Will Welch
William Welch
Enry Ellingson
Albert Berg
George Frye
Aos
Upper Iowa Power Co
Electan Suoon
Vadiiectioneupell Bhy
KS Voller
Chandler
Finance Committee
Ayes
Oest
Gy of
Decorah
London Guarantee and Accident Company
Iowa
Drews
Fire Department
Howe Willis
Proceedings of June AC HY c session 1918
The Board of Supervisors met July 1 1918 with all members present. They approved the band for Chris Waters as Patrolman in the first district and ratified quarterly reports of S J Moore Allen Wise Oscar Winger and C C Ellingson. They authorized transfers and payments including a $2000 shift from insane to poor fund and approved Road 1190 and Pilgrim Bridge work.
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Ard
Chris Waters
S. J. Moore
Allen Wise
Oscar Winger
C. C. Ellingson
H. J. Gross
Iowa Mutual Pelicy
Chas. Ryan
Ruby Miller
Pilgrim Bridge
Madison Township
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
County Insane Fund
County Poor Fund
T. T. Moon
Pawleee Rami Namure
Alkire
W. K
Galery Court
Erenrncoresses Resseresser Acersscons
Becceecceenseneens Sihesmmae
Ww. K
Burns
J. P
House
Barth & Finholdt
Barfoot
A. F
Insannicasagsteeeneon Baly
Stati Beoey Scsnensan Billow
F. J
Opeiea Court House
Anagconenstetine Bergan, C. A
Wascsceneccscsnesnenntanteinmmporserie
Berg
Witness Justice Court — Barthell
Somumarne
Christen
L. C
Neutionbe Sens Daniels
Geo
Witne Justice Court
Eeersasneessnsene Decorah Furniture Co
Dickson
Constable
Decorah Gas Co
Lights Court House
Ellingson
D. O
Ellingson, Soners
Enger
Peterson
Julius Board of Pabrieid
Cccorsos Pressorsninasssserarsrnavons Parrott Matt & Sons Co
Court House
Ryan
Chas
Rathbun
Board of Review
Anderson
Sam It
Dragging
Arness
Edwin Dragging
Adams
Aetna Explosives Co
Broghammer
Joe
Reed
Luther
Sanvik
D. L
Baxvik
U. L
Standard Telephone Co
Sehmits
T. F
Upper Iowa
R R Co
Upper Iowa Power Co
Pearenentes
Williams, J
Weldon
Tom
Balliff
Worth
H. H
Repaira” Court House
Winger
Oscar County Auditor
Oscar
Oscar Express
County Road
Nature
Broghamma
Ah Bimmer
Ea Agein
Dinger
Will
Filisason
Fifield
Probate notice of discharge in Rollins estate
Notice in district court Winneshiek Iowa informs executrix Hannah F. Rollins and guardians Elsie Howe James Rollins and E Bernice Rollins that Final Report and Petition for Discharge will be filed by July 25 1918 and heard at 2 PM on the September 1918 term at Decorah Court House. objections required to prevent discharge. Attorneys Willett and Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Lee County
Low
Mary 8. Rollins
Pssie E. Howe
E. Bernice Rollins
Emma B. Rollins
Bernice E. Rollins
James C. Rollins
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Decorah
Willett & Nelson
Hannah F. Rollins
C. E. Rollins
Elsie Be, Howe
Bernice Rollins
Bernice BE. Rollins
Elsie EB. Howe
Nee Rollins
James ©. Rollins
Court House
Guardian
Hanna F. Rollins
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Peter Timp
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Red Cross Pig Club
C. J. Weiser
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Peter Johnson & Sons
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E. F. Bakken
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J. H. McDonald
Waucoma
Ublican” Office
Rud Brossett
Alberts
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Groff Hardware Co
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