Local notes from Postville area June 4 1917
County News lists numerous town calls and visits by residents of Postville Castalia and Waukon. It notes Irvin Hughes moving a saw mill near Postville, car purchases including a Reo, several social visits, Red Cross meetings, a church event, and upcoming weddings and graduations with multiple local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kneeskern
Postville
J. H. Meyer
Calmar
G. D. Bollman
Curtis
Irvin Hughes
J. R. Hughes
Waukon
Herbie Padden
Jim Birdsell
Web Rosa
Centennial
Will Albright
Castalia
Paul Tope
Geo. Waters
Eaton
Mabel van Wey
Clarence Owens
Gene
Hans Stegen
Willard
Wau
Irving Crawford
Waun
Harry Harvey
Presbyterian Church
Roy Kneeskern
Dean
Dorothy
Clayton
Carlton Peek
Congress
Bessie Nash
Morgan Brouillet
Cynthia DeWitt
Curtis Hollman
New York
Lyle Kollman
Chris, Waters
Clay Hill Social Notes and Illnesses Mentioned
Mrs Leo Frye remains on the sick list while Rose Tieskotter also ill with mumps. David Biddinger and Adolph Helgeson visited friends and relatives on Clay Hill and nearby areas. The Clay Hill school closes next Friday and many neighbors were visits over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo. Frye
Dah
Clay Hill
Anna Grinna
Hazel Stortz
Rose Tieskotter
David Biddinger
Heo. Storla
Near Nordness
Wm. Erickson
Adolph Helgeson
Henry Peterson
Herbert Gress
Ole Christen
Never Neglect a Cold Dr King's New Discovery Ad
A vintage ad urges early treatment of colds with Dr King's New Discovery. It claims the balsam soothes coughs and repairs tissues after exercise or drafts. Available at druggists for 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
North Madison social calls at Decorah and Ridgeway
The note lists numerous visits and callers across Decorah Ridgeway and nearby farms. Names include Even Peterson John Fulsans Olaf Myran Abbie Holstad Lena Holstad and many Hovden Bakken Fulsaas and Christen families. Travel to Cresco Albert Lea Mahnomen and Minnewaukan is mentioned alongside Sunday visits and Monday calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Rue
John Fulsans
Even Peterson
Decorah
Gilbert Kvale
Olaf Myran
Gunhild Sauton
Clarence Borseth
M. Haga
Abbie’ Holstad
Hans Knutson
Abbie Holstad
Ole Melans
Ole Gilbertson
Dr. Hoffman
Clarissa Christen
Luella Knutson
Peterson
Fred Nelson
Kari Lunde
Ole Melaas
Anna Haga
Ida Bakken
Oscar Hovden
John Fulsaas
F Myran
Nels Fulsaas
Julia Guttormson
C. D.ekeberg
G. G. Hovden
Martin Haga
John Pierce
Arnold
Cresco
G. Hovden
Frida Josvanger
Cora Dahle
Ben Bakken
Anna Holstad
Lena Holstad
Ida
Ole Bakken
Oleee
Suna
Blekeberg
Baby
Ellen Guttormson
Ridgeway
Eveline Howden
Mahnomen
Minn
Albert Lea
Helmer Hovden
Oscar Gilbertson
Herbert Gross
Ole Christen
Albert Poilsaas
Martha Christen
Ilenry
Ernest Christen
R. Halstensrud
Clarence
Albert Fulsaas
H. ©. Myran
Eunice
Amanda Hovden
Gena Haga
Gilbert Thompson
Halvor Skadeland
Minnewaukan
N. D
Stella
Robert Hoevden
Peter Blekeberg
Pete
Albert Fulsans
Mark Stockman
Ole
Helmer F. Hovden
Carl
Alvin Hovden
Henry
Rudy Hovden
Indian missionary touts Chamberlain remedy in India lecture
In a Des Moines church lecture a missionary from India recounted a trip into the interior where illness struck him. He carried Chamberlain's Coke, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and credited it with saving his life, saying the remedy is effective as both preventive and cure for cholera and milder bowel complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Des Moines
West Central Iowa Notes from Western Lincoln June 4 1927
Elmer Schild and J Aegerter conducted business calls at Cresco and Spillville while numerous locals visited relatives and attended a Calmar dance. Weather favored corn cultivation as townsfolk reported several car stalls and a sick horse requiring veterinary care. Multiple social visits, family gatherings, and church plans fill the week with several trips to Protivin Cresco Sumner and Grand Rapids N D mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schild
Cresco
Winfield Kratz
John Aegerter
Spillville
Walter Peter
J. G. Kirsehman
Munger
H. House
Schild
W. E. Wiedeman
Calmar
Elsie Vopava
Robt. Vopava
Leona
Lizzie Koch
Carl Haakenson
Harry Wiedeman
Robert Vopava
Fred Watthauer
Ridgeway
John Blackburn
Jim Soukup
Ray Steckel
John Aeger
Robin Vopava
Sumner Township
Edward Wiedeman
Eileen Vopava
Amel Koch
Fred Falck
Ollie
Clinton
Ole Sanderson
Vera Sanderson
Lloyd Franklin
Fred Gust
Sehild
Lansing
Blue Earth
Minn
Local Notes From LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE District
June 4 117 J C Steno and Halvor Ramlo host visitors while several residents make weekend calls A number of residents including Peter Johnson Selma Usgaard and Marie Peterson frequent neighbors homes Henry Smalley and Selmer Usgaard visit Canoe and nearby farms Social visits extend to Hauge church gathering and a finish of corn planting efforts as warm weather is awaited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Steno
Halvor Ramlo
Valentine Stoskopf
Decorah
Peter Johnson
Hesper
Henry Smalley
Steno’s
Andrew Anderson
P. Usgaard
Telga Jacobson
Will Hilleman
Peter Usgaard
Peter
Einar Peterson
Selma Usgaard
Kittel Severson
Oscar Broden
Halvor Ramb
Selmer Usgaard
Ole Anderson
Marie Peterson
K. Severson
Ida Bergeson
Selina Asgaard
H. C. Thingvold
Philip Young
Greene
Robert Tillapaugh
Idella
A Peterson
Canoe
Memorial day notes and social rounds in the county
The community reported quiet roads after rain and a busy week of visits and gatherings. Memorial Day was observed despite bad weather, with graves decorated. Social events included visits to the Foltz and Young households, a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Broden, travel to Minneapolis, and box hangers collecting around town. Sloan's liniment advertising notes its use for rheumatic pains and general aches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Broden
Olaf Rm
Broden
Ruby Anderson
Minneapolis
Bailey Springs Area Social Notes and Visits
Bailey Springs community activity highlights include June box reminders and multiple local visits. Mabel and Wells Emery households host callers, while Vernon, Henry, and Barth families feature in Saturday and Sunday gatherings. A broom seller traversed the area, drawing mixed reviews from buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor Ramlo
Mabel
Peter Leseth
Wells Emery’s
John Barth
Vernon Bender
Henry Barth
Conrad Johnson
Mike Barth
P. Queal
Ed, Thompson
Prosper
Peter Queal
Roy Holkesvik
Adolph Queal
Locust
Eugene Holkesvik
Elmer
Oscar Broden
Margaret Eggen
Ruby Anderson
H. Ramlo
Decorah
Philip Young
Otto Vigesland
Fred Foltz
John Sherwin
Andrew Seebach
Beulah Sherwin
Aaron Pahl
Foley's Kidney Pills Help Railroad Fireman
George Lawrence, a railroad fireman from Kittrell Mississippi, writes that three bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills cured his backache and fatigue. He says kidney function improved, and he no longer feels sleepy or nervous after long nights on the engine. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lawrence
Kittrell
Miss
Foley
Engbertson
Adv
Ravena Social News From Ossian to Calmar Area
Ravena notes report visits and calls among residents from Ossian Red Oak St. Lucas Calmar and nearby farms. People named include Anna Daniels Anna Zweibohmer Velma Thole Leo Barthelme and Anton Anderson with several migrations and daily chores. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach troubles and constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Daniels
Fe DeCou
Joe
St. Lucas
Peck
John Dave
Eber DeCon
Edith
John DeCon
Joe Broghammer
Andrew Etteldorf
Percy Bullard
Ossian
Ravena
H. Meyer
Calmar
Herman Bush
Ben Eimers
Dustina Klemmer
M. L. Hertges
Wenzel
Herman Lansing
St. Paul
Philip Wagner
Schweback
Caledonia
P. Barthelme, Jr
Ole Benson
Inga Strand Jand
Ole Anderson
John Brown
Martha
Hans Nygaard
Kendallville News Notes on Local Events and Visits
Various community updates from Kendallville include children's day exercises planned for next Sunday, residents visiting Cresco and Harmony, and guests at local homes. Reports mention rain, a dam project delay, cemetery association meeting, and an upcoming old time social to benefit a children’s home in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Ellingson
Homer Barnes
Spring Valley
Emma Ellingson
Ferkinstad
Cresco
Lois Soltow
W. C. Fifield
Mattie Burton
Steve Todd
W. A. Dasham
H. Barnes
E. Barnes
Ray Bahay Tat Do
Mercy Hospital
Monda
Mabel Ellingson
Fred Brown
Orleans
Luella Barnes
Harmony
G. W. Dasham
W. A. Clink
State Line
R. Barnes
Kierland
Mary Schoonmaker
Elgin
Luana Ellingson
Carver
Kendallville
Grange Hall
Council Bluffs
District No. 3
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promoted For Children
An advertorial warns worm infections in children and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a safe laxative candy tablet. It claims symptoms include sallow skin dark circles under eyes irregular bowels and stomach fullness. Also cites Chamberlain's Tablets as a separate indigestion remedy with a testimonial from Mrs C E Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Riley
Ilion
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Foley Cathartic Tablets Praised for Gentle Cleansing
Indigestion causes worry and distress with head aches biliousness and bad breath. W A McRae of Raleigh Georgia says Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse his system thoroughly without gripe or pain and are entirely satisfactory and different from other pills Engberts?on’s Pharmacy advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McRae
Raleigh, Ga
Engbertson
A Word With Women on Kidney Trouble And Relief
A dated appeal notes that many women suffer backache and urinary issues from congested kidneys. It touts Dean's Kidney Pills as effective, citing a testimonial from Mrs. D. A. Lee of Decorah Iowa who recovered after using three boxes. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sells the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
D. A. Lee
E. Main St
Decorah
Iowa
Probate notice for Julia Ronglien will in Winneshiek County Iowa
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Winneshiek County Court House Decorah Iowa on September 17 1917 at 2 00 PM for probate of the instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Julia Ronglien deceased showing cause if any why the will should not be admitted to probate. Signed by H J Moore Clerk of District Court with seal dated 1917. Willett and Nelson attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshieck County
Iowa
Julia Ronglien
Decorah
Winneshirk County
J. Moore
A, Johnson
Willett & Nelson
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Louise Harter
Mildred Glover
Geo. Rastetter
Lester Pearson
Leona Sorenson
Valder College
Sam Tolstad
Fred Sheetz
Aaron Sheetz
Freeport
Stella Sorenson
Franklin Prairie
Jas. Stortz
Malli
Canoe Ridge
James Malli
Wm. Malli
Ed. Bolson
Laverne
Glenwood Township
Walter Stortz
Leonard Hegtvedt
Bennie Glover
Clara Hegtvedt
North Madison
Lincoln
Looking Glass Prairie
Sloan
Bailey Springs
8. H. Stey
Europe
Kentucky
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Marsh Buiding
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T, Hopkins & Son
Adams Need CO
Marsh
C.F. Ameli
Highlandville
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Burr Oak
J. C. Beard
Decorah, Lewa
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Portland
N. H. Adams
Colorado
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Gen'l Pees
Safety and Service First
Schrempf
Decorah, Io
Reum’s Market
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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