Cresco Area Folks From County News Gatherings
County News from February 26 1917 lists numerous Cresco and Decorah visits and local events. Names include John Aegerter Bert Butz Ole Brekke and many others visiting relatives, attending church services, and participating in community activities around Cresco and surrounding towns. The item also notes a marriage in Decorah and updates on travel between Cresco and nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod Church
Amel Koch
Robert Vopava
Herbert Milberth
O. G
M. E. Shurch
Clarence Peterson
West Union
O. C. Olson
Birdie Ellingson
Albert Lea
Floyd Fosse
Kansas City
Chris, Haakenson
Henry
Decorah
Fred Albertson
Carl West
Watertown
Wis
Ames Koch
Torkel Flatland
Gladys Beucher
Cresco
Bert Verhan
Alfred Magnus
Walt. Bachman
Timna
Alvira Johnson
Matilda Johnson
Guffred Qualley
M. O. Libbey
Epworth League
Sidney Ruth
John Beucher
Mike Drew
Katherine
Lauretta
I. Myrland
N. Gunval
John Heartse
Perth
N. D
Chas, Flatland
Ben Arney
M. BE
Albert Albertson
Mike Brekke
Nellie
Myrtle Butz
Theo, Gullickson
Mr. Drew
C. C. Olson
Local notes from Decorah and surrounding towns
A patchwork of social chatter reports calls on Lynn Crawford John Lydon and others visiting Decorah Ossian Postville Castalia Waukon and Monceck. Shoppers and relatives travel, weddings and clubs meet while many residents move, visit kin, or attend events with brief notes on illness and daily life.
March Strain Warns of Kidney Overload
A letter from Ti TL Stone of Reading Pa urges readers to use Foley Kidney Pills during shoulder season fatigue when perspiration lessens waste elimination through the pores. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the kidney remedy as a recommended solution for overworked kidneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Engbertson
North Madison Notes from Decorah in February 1917
John Dahle delivered hogs in Decorah. Henry Christen called at Ole Gilbert’s on Sunday. Loyd Larson and his wife visited Decorah Saturday. Lulu Knutson visited Mrs. Anna Holstad Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Novak
Chicago
Josephine Tuchek
Calmar
Mrs. Brom
Tivin
John Soukup
Decorah Saturg
Stella Klimesh
Cedar, Rapids
Lawler
A. A. Mikesh
Mike Herold
Pauline Hang
Bessie Tuchek
Lydia Heuser
Waterloo
Amos Stribley
Fisher Orchestra
Jos
Valenta
Jas
Krall
Jos. Benesh
Frank Kovarik
Frank Urushka
Jos. Stadle
Decorah
George Skoda
Cibwrar
Bhefore
Frank Humpal
Near Ridway
Moravetz
Jake Smith
Frank Soukup
Mary Kovarik
Poe
Frank Phillips
Near Conover
Jos. Junko
Near Protivin
John Zoulek
Will Wagner
Ridgeway
Roy Cooper
Spirit Lake
Hiram Cooper
Ole Gilbertson
Peterson
Elmer Ellingson
Gina Haga
O. C. Olson
Gilbert Blekeberg
Ingri Myron
Gunder Skadeland
Carl Buer
G. E
Geo. Whalen
A. Holstad
Martin Tveter
Amund Blekeberg
H. Halvorson
Halvor Skadeland
T. Austin
Ernest Christen
Gilbert Thompson
A. Blekeberg
Lina Holstad
G. G. Howden
Clarence Borseth
Nettie Skadeland
Albert Opstedahl
Albert and
Anton Nelson
M. O. Haga
Albert Fulsaas
Martha Christen
Albert Ellingson
Lettie
Eddie Opstedah
Halvor
Martin
Ole Tveter
C. C. Blekeberg
Nels Blekeberg
Anton Hovden
Ole Ramstad
Gertrude Borseth
Cora Dahle
Christina
Josie den
Anna Holstad
C. Olson
Ole Melans
Ole Bakken
Oscar Iverson
Ida Bakken
Carl Waga
John Fulsaas
Tina Olson
Henry Skadeland
Elmer Gilbertson
Albert Lea
Minn
Inga Myran
Even Berg’s
North Dakota
Casper Guttormson
Helmer Engen
T. Evenson
Anton
Carl Haga
Lley Larson
Charley
Hans
Helen Engen
Paul
Della Twenge
Anna
Albert Fulsons
Alert Engen
G. Hovden
Gilbert G
J. Iverson
Kvale
T. Kjose
Gunbilkl Santon
AL. Myron
Me Tveter
Even Berg
Ridgeway Fem
John Dahle
Henry Christen
Loyd Larson
Lady Pe
Lulu Knutson
John Rilling
F. C. Smith
Frank Koch
John Korbel
Frank Krysan
Levi James
Anna Houdek
H. C. Goddard
John Doubek
Edna Sobolik
Uher
Chas, Pavlovec
L. A
John Huinker
F. Houbek
Wm. Doubek
A. Houbek
Edw. Beebrick
J. J
Wm. Sluka
St. Joseph's Sanitarium
Dubuque
J. C. Kubish
M. A
J. J. Kubish
James Doubek
Cresco
Glass
Budke
McGlaughey
Prairie du Chien
Chas
Pfahler
John Sluka
Ed. Budke
Hurley
Edna
Lawrence
Ed, Dowd
Ossian
Rose Krumm
Florida
Miss Krumm
John Shika
Elma
German Professor Links Dirty Windows to Light Loss
A German professor reports that in industrial cities windows not washed for ten days cut 35 to 48 percent of light, and neglect for four weeks can block up to 80 percent, underscoring indoor light loss due to grime.
Fort Atkinson Area Social and Travel Notes
Fort Atkinson reports a steady stream of Calmar visitors and residents traveling for business and social calls. Local families host guests, move residences, and prepare for departures to Elma, Texas, or Osian. A farewell party for the Shika family marked a week of greetings and travel.
Ossian Notes and Visits Chronicle
Ossian notices record a flurry of visits and travels among residents. Rev Kvamme visits Decorah, Mrs Julia Graff from Castalia visits Ossian, and many neighbors travel to Calmar Postville Prairie du Chien and West Union. The piece notes Emma Hertges funeral with family survivors, and local social movements including an Embroidery club meeting and church duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kvamme
Decorah
Julia Graff
DeGiraff
Town City
J. Hw, Witt
Castalia
W. Layton
West Union
John Ette Dort
Festina
Louis Ebelherr
Postville
Marie Lansing
Ruby Ban
Prairie du Chien
Clay Waters
Julia Groff
Mae Rathbun
W. Cornell
Clem Broghammer
Marie
Fort Atkinson
Alec. Harvey
Embroidery Club
Chicago
Doe B. Figge
Dubanque
Sehneberger
Fillenahae-Yee
la Crosse
Louis Ebelhere
Mathilda Larson
Calmar
Cornell Riveland
St. Ansgar
J. W. Meyer
Dubuque
Not Bothered Any More Rheumatic Pain Relief Ad
E L Turner of Homer Ky says after taking Foley Kidney Pills he has not been bothered any more by rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles. The ad urges strengthening weak kidneys and cleansing the blood of acids and poisons via Engbertson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Turner
Homer, Ky
Engbertson
Locust News From Decorah Area February 27 1917
Locust notes recount a busy week with numerous Decorah visits and calls. Residents including Alvin Barth, Melvin Barth, Geo Barth, Ruby Barth, and Peter Helgeson are mentioned for travel, visits, and social gatherings. A local equity meeting occurred at Locust school, and births, hospital plans, and upcoming travels to La Crosse and St. Paul are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aati Alvin Barth
Decorah
Marie Hover
Alvin Barth
Melvin Barth
Mike Barth
Harry Stoskopf
Henry Dehning
Herman Hendrickson
North Dakota
Jacob Lee
Jake Young
Helmer Finholdt
Spilde
Will Seegmiller
Equity
Locust School House
Geo
Barth
Ruby
John Olson
Elsie Dehning
Canaea
Peter Helgeson
Alvin Bart
Peter Hoorsheim
Thorsen
Hesper
Geo, Barth
Henry Grettley
Theo
Juve
Gjermund Bentley
Roy Holkesvik
Henry Gijettley
Will
Aaron Seegmiller
Fal
Decorah Hospital
Alvin
Frank Barth
la Crosse
St. Paul
Ole Grettley
Cedar Valley
Henry
Henry Gettley
Ella Gjettley
R. Gjettley
Ruby Barth
Luella Stoskopf
Valentine Barth
Sur
FL Oehler
Henry Gutska Place
Oehler
Mra
Frank Ruffridge
Harriet
Hazel
Mabel
Roy Barth
Magne Forde
Grermond Bentley
Alfred Dehning
Burr Oak Obituary Notices and Local Moves
Burr Oak items report several residents visiting Decorah, moving to farms near Ossian and Canton, and social calls. Obituaries note John D. Rees and James A. Arnold of Burr Oak with funeral services in Burr Oak and Canton. Community notices include L. A. S. and W. C. T. U. events, moving plans, and local sales at Prosper.
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County News
John Aegerter
Ole Brekke
Paul Orum
Morgan
John
Bert Butz
Clarence Nating
Nettie
Roy Koch
Sheriff Fitingson
Emma
Laura Anderson
Cliff Genie dl
Detroit
Mich
Alfred Milbert
Sime Sel Orlando
John Linde
Carl Kuntz
Highwood
Mont
James McDonald
J. G. Kirschman
Spillville
Klemme
John Hospodarsky
Cyrus Barfoot
Clarence Aga
Lars Larson
Christian Owen
H. Luhman
Theo, Anderson
Ellen Guttormson
Mercy Hospital
Dr. Kessel
Fred Falck
Henry Kittleson
Geo. Howe
Capron
Til
Prof. Jones
Mrs. Thomas
Lime Springs
Thelma Halverson
Griswold
Hans Johnson
Synod L. A. Society
John Gessell
Carl Wist
Selmar Aga
Fdna Birdsell
Charlotte Hovey
Oscar Qualley
G. Gunderson
S. Gunderson
Sam Kuntz
Helmer Myran
South Dakota
Theo. Gullickson
Anton Brekke
W. Boehm
Littleport
Hermaner
Ole Bergan
Dr. Allen
R. Baker
Albert Kaat
S. Kittleson
Deno Kratz
Sees
Joe
Norway
Dean
Frankville
Lynn Crawford
John Lydon
John Swenson
Irving Crawford
Waukon
Wilda Kneeskern
J. E. Kneeskern
G. D. Bollman
Carl Letchford
Harry Harvey
J. A. Peck
Gerald Moose
Marian DeWitt
Georgie Waters
Jimnee
Dwight DeWitt
John A of
Henry Wilson
Roy Kneeskern
Lester Davis
Harry Bollman
Burrall Waters
Lydia Padden
Ida Bollman
Hubert Waters
Myrtle van Wey
Alta Schultz
Jim Webster
Sarah Miller
Bird‘sell
Fred Brouillet
Harvey Bros
Masonic Hall
Claude van Wey
Florence Waters
T. J. Crawford
Sanborn
Dr. Nash
Centennial
the Duff
Curtis
Earl Livingood
Henry Hager
Viola Drier
Postville Hospital
Herbie Padden
Herbies
Arthur Lang
Emma Letchford
Frances Willard
van Topel
IW. W
Ole Samuelson
Sioux Falls
V. IT
Kate Peck
Anna Brouillet
Billa Letchford
Miner van Wey
St. Patrick Church
Joe Ryan
Celia Cunningham
Ryan Farm
North Madison
Gge
A. O. Figge
Meta Kerndt
Lansing
Figge
John Sauerssig
E. F. Lee
Rockford
Carrie
Gunderson
St. Francis’ Church
Thiltgen
Mike Hertges
Chamberlain
A. Engbertson
Edie Saunders
Lime
E. M. Wicks
Nettie Reed
Robbie Richert
Frank Bandle
E. M. Reed
F. E. Potter
Howard Rollins
Henry Price
P. C. Olson
Emery
P. H. Whitney
Hugh Kelley
Oscar Miller
Florence Reed
Prosper
Wm.Ballentine
Hazel Briggs
J. B. Reed
Alice Seelye
Ella Anderson
Frank Rees
Arvilla
Chas, Reed
Clifford Reed
Sam Rice
R. E. Harris
Frank Perry
Hursh
John Rees
Norma Reed
Lanesboro
B. M. Wicks
Marjorie Gates
Clearneck
Taille
Anna Armstrong
Canton
W. H. Arnold
A. B. Wanless
Fred Mitchell
Fred Lent
Fred Burrows
Olga
S. D
Burrows
Ambrose Gates
John Wicks
I. O. O. F. Hall
Dr. Price
Milt
Whitney
Melson
Guy Sheley
Ezra
Arthur Morrison
Elmer Butler
Paul Wanless
Philip Potter
Arthur
Town
Edw. Potter
Ben Ward
Max Ward
Helen Keller
R. J. Gossman
Bernice Cox
Amy
Anna Winters
Claude Morrison
W. E. Edie
Edie
Fayette
Will Stoskopf
Everett Randall
Delavan
Merle Smith
Roy Wanless
M N. Reed
TB. M. Wicks
Bessie Feltis
Geo. Reid
Edith Pearl Hursh
Iowa
Mary Rees
Burr Oak
W. TL. Arnold
M. Armstrong
Thomas
Alberta
Can
Frank
M. E
Masons
Lodge
James A. Armold
Cattaragas Co
New York
Mary J. Scrivens
Chas, Furze
Merrill, Wis
William H
Edward F
M. FE
J. A. Arnold and Family
Decorah Furniture CO
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