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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
8
The June 17 1918 County News records farmers cultivating corn and a long list of Sunday visits and travel. Names include Helmer Johnson Herman Lansing Leo Barthelme August Peck and many families visiting neighbors and attending a funeral at Washington Prairie church.
Mrs P H Martin of Peru reports two daughters with whooping cough recovered quickly after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The advert notes it is for sale by R A Engbertson. Ady.
Kendallville residents report a warm Sunday and crops looking fine. Various locals note visits, illnesses such as measles, and social calls to Decorah Cresco Prairie du Chien Harmony and Owatonna. The Morgan L A 8 met at Headington home and families hosted relatives over the weekend.
In a brief fragment, Frate rs and Frank Voldan with his daughter were seen shopping at a local store named De. The incomplete OCR hints at a casual consumer outing and a family presence during a routine shopping trip.
Allyn Daskam visits Cresco friends while Ole Ellingson seeks rheumatism treatment at Prairie du Chien. Families from Cresco Monticello Garnaville Arlington and Dexter join gatherings, and the cemetery association meets with Fred Barnes elected director. Will Hunter dies after a long illness. funeral held with Rev Farree officiating. new town is Kendallville.
Frank Miller of Bingham Utah reports severe kidney problems that left him unable to work. After trying Foley Kidney Pills, he says he now feels as good as ever and credits the remedy, with Engbertson's Pharmacy advertising the product.
Miss Mae Malloy visits Ossian while Mrs Haefner and Mrs Edna Winn call on Giard friends. Helen Helwig visits from Calmar at the Wirschings. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Herman Rekward. Castalia prepares for Bloomfield flag dedication with 16 blue and one gold star on the service flag and a Red Cross dance planned for June 21 to aid the charity. The town also notes electrical plant repairs and draft calls for several locals.
Mr Effie KE Kleppe of Averill Minnesota writes of relief after using Foley Kidney Pills for rheumatics and kidney trouble. He describes immediate relief and a full cure after two periods of illness and an initial sanitarium stay. Engbertson's Pharmacy.
Clemence Herold drove through town Tuesday and Chas Phillips visited Prairie du Chien Friday. Cyril Cummings called on friends in Spillville Sunday. Dr. Bush of Fort Atkinson was a business caller here Tuesday. Albert Sobolik wife and son Will in Calmar Saturday evening. Stella Phillips and brother Will called in Calmar Friday and Miss Christina Phillips of Spillville visited the Cummings home Thursday. Mrs. John Phillips and daughter Jessie were at Spillville Sunday morning. Cyril Cummings and Joe Beevar called in Decorah Saturday. Farmers hauled coal from Joe Klimesh shed last week. Stella Phillips and William motored to Calmar Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ed Swehla traveled to New Hampton Friday to visit relatives. Mrs. Tom Houdek and children from Fort Atkinson visited relatives here Sunday. Rupert Johnson of Calmar staying with uncles Anton and Gust Olson. James Janechek Joe Klimesh and Wm. Phillips bought a Buick in Decorah Friday. Misses Caroline Hrushka Lizzie Williams Spillville called in town. Mrs. John Phillips returned from Hayfield Saturday after weeks with daughters. Miss Christina Phillips of Spillville visited Geo H Cummings Thursday to Friday. People from this vicinity attended the Spillville Pocahontas show Sunday afternoon and evening.
The Iowa Home Demonstration Agents in convention back a Food Administration wheat saving drive. They pledge wheatless cooking using breads and puddings and urge substitutes when wheat is necessary. Recipes include Scalloped Potatoes with Peppers and Cheese Hominy Mix Rice and Corn Bread Oatmeal Pudding and variations with nuts and fruit.
Cream the fat, sugar, and egg yolk. Add the sirup and mix well. Alternately add the liquids and the dry ingredients sifted together. Fold in the raisins and the beaten egg whites. Bake as a loaf for an hour in a moderate oven.
An old advertisement warns of dangers of constipation including piles ulceration and appendicitis and urges prompt treatment with Foley Cathartic Tablets. It claims the tablets work surely easily gently without stomach or intestinal injury and contain no habit forming drugs. Engbertson's Pharmacy ad.
Local farmer T. J. Hagen of Decorah Route No. 7 describes severe kidney pain from hard farm work. He says one box of Dean's Kidney Pills cured the attack, noting relief from back pain and improved kidney function. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the product with Hagen as a testimonial endorser.
In Winneshiek County Iowa on June 29 1918 a sale will be held at Tavener properties including farm land and city lots in Decorah. The sale under an April 20 1918 court decree from Nettie M Gaffney against multiple Tavner defendants will occur at 2 00 p m on the premises with cash terms.
In Winneshiek County Iowa District Court a final report and petition for discharge of Charles E. Miller estate administrator with will annexed is filed. The report notes a will probated in Minnesota leaving all personal property to Mary J. Miller. no Iowa property. hearing set for September 23 1918 at Decorah Court House. Attorneys HOOK BOICE represent the administrator.
Notice of appointment of administrator for Ida M. Babcock, deceased of Caledonia Minnesota. Admin has bonds and duties to settle debts. creditors must present claims and debtors pay. Dated Decorah Iowa June 14 1918. Boice Hook Attorneys.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the courthouse in Winneshiek Iowa on September 23 1918 at 2 00 oclock PM to attend probate of an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of a deceased resident of Hesper Township Winneshiek County Iowa at which time you must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk W Moore seal June 15 1918 Attorney W M Strand 25
Notice of the appointment of an executor for the Mary Anderson estate, late of Decorah township Winneshiek Iowa, deceased testate. John 24 Administrator has qualified and is to exhibit and settle debts. proceedings dated Decorah Iowa June 12 1918. Willett and Nelson Attorneys.
Official publication records the June 3 1918 session noting changes in 1918 livestock assessments for Lincoln and Decorah townships, adjournments, bond approvals, road vacatings, bridge bids, contract awards, county farm inspection, treasury report, and expenditures including contest expenses and dynamite sale notes.
The board finished reviewing claims and moved to pay them with proper funds. Trustees of Pleasant township receive commendation and Mrs Jander Benson is to be taken to the county. The meeting adjourns to 1:30 p.m. Friday June 7th 1918 after discussing various insurance matters.
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