County News Echoes A Week Of Local Doings And Marriage
Sam Wise was seen in the vicinity last Thursday while Carl Schnitzler cut wood for A. Barth. Marriages, visits, and social events fill the week as residents navigate bad roads and poor mail service. Cleveland Ames wed Mayme Anderson on March 14 and plan to move to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wise
Carl Schnitzler
A. Barth
Sylvester Wise
Quandahl
Bud Bucknell
Decorah
Samuel Wise
Mary Buffridge
Frank Ruffridge
Eddie
Willie Dehning
Christ Luras
Matter
Aaron Iller
Roy Barth
Cleave Ames
Mnry Grettley
Caron Seegmiller
Mary Ruffridge
Will Ruffridge
Jerome Ruffridge
Mike Broghammer
Alvin Barth
Grover Headington
Gye
Henry Gjettley
Aaronie
Barth
Roy Sharth
Henry Kittleson
John Wendling
Walter Ruffridge
Geo. Barth's
Cleveland Ames
Locust
Mayme Anderson
Benedick Anderson
Washington
Kendallville Notes March 19 1917 Local News Roundup
March 19 1917 Kendallville column reports visitors and moves. Mrs Ada Young at Clifford Eddy home. W A Dasham family moved to new home. J Rink visited Cresco relatives. Paul and Marguerite Brown from Fayette visited home. Mr and Mrs J Rink welcomed a baby boy Saturday morning. De Kessel called here for Mrs Burton’s illness. Mrs Hauber to Festina for mother’s illness. Dr Gardner of Cresco visited Mrs Jen en route to Whalen’s. Ellingson sisters visited uncle Ole. Gordon Elliott very ill. Fred Todd attended his niece’s funeral from Decorah. No Sunday church services due to bad roads. Chas Curtis sold calves to near West Union and Cresco. Dr Precious called from Cresco for a sick cow and tipped out en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Harmony
Ada Young
Clifford Eddy
W. A. Dasham
J. Rink
Cresco
Paul
Marguerite Brown
Fayette
Edna Todd
Little Marion
Clink
de Kessel
Burton
Hauber East
Here
Festina
Dr. Gardner of
Whalen's
Jen
Mary
Mabel Ellingson
Ole Ellingson
Dr Kings New Discovery for Spring Colds Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery as relief for spring colds caused by temperature changes and drafts. It claims the antiseptic balsams clear the head soothe sore throats and end lingering colds, urging continued use until full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Adv
Local Conover and Spillville News In Town and Travel
Conover residents and nearby towns report everyday movements including visitors to Decorah Calmar Spillville and Ames and rail crews clearing tracks. Several shoppers and calls are logged along with a Jersey cow shipment to Spillville and notices of a death in Austin. A memorial note expresses sympathy for the Cooper family.
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Gives Quick Relief
Sloan's Liniment, a clear liquid, relieves rheumatic pains and aches and outperforms plasters by fast penetration. It eases strains sprains and muscle soreness after exposure and is suggested for gout lumbago neck toothache and external pain. A bottle costs 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Rural notes from Frankville and nearby towns
A roundup of visits and events across Frankville, Waukon, Postville, Decorah, and surrounding areas. Residents such as Roy and Elmer Peck, Harold Spaun, Albert Berg, and many others are noted for travel, calls, or illness. A village school closes for a week, elections name directors, and Dan Peck's home hosts a social. A March 12 wedding unites Hans Stegen and Ruth Meikle, with plans to reside in Cresco.
Worms Cause Distress in Children Promoted Remedy
Children suffer dullness irritability and weak health from worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer comes as candy tablets, said to be a mild laxative that promptly kills and removes worms. Irregular appetite and inattention signal infestation. Available at fall druggists for 25 cents.
Rank Foolishness for Colds in Cold Weather
The article argues cold weather increases cold prevalence and claims the cold microbe thrives in damp, cold air. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and notes it is sold by R A Engbertson. It mentions Queen Elizabeth of Belgium holding a degree of doctor of medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
How to Prevent Croup in Children
Guidance warns that a light light meal can prevent croup attacks by avoiding stomach overload. Watch for early hoarseness and start Chamberlain's Cough Reeds at the first sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Adams 1000 Club to Boost Northern Iowa Farming
Decorah will host the Adams 1000 Club, an organization founded by Burton H. Adams of Adams Seed Co. to recruit 1000 members from northern Iowa townships. The club aims to spread scientific farming, seed quality, and superior livestock. It will offer a market letter, annual two to three day meetings, round tables, and talks from farm leaders as membership grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Adams 1000 Club
Burton H. Adams
Adams Seed Company
Iowa
Iit
April Court Jurors
A severe snowstorm disrupted rail service across the region Friday and over the weekend. Trains on the Milwaukee main line and Rock Island faced delays or were halted between Calmar, Nordness, Maynard, and Cedar Rapids, with no through service from the Twin Cities until Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Calmar
Ossian
Rock Island
Ranitalia
Nordness
Cedar Rapids
Maynard
Leroy
Calamar
Twin Cities
Doings Of The Legislators Continue With Budget And Bills
The article details proposed laws and actions in the legislature. Highlights include a felony for desertion of children or destitute spouses, county agents optional with $2,500 yearly aid, appointments to bank and board of control, state office building plans funded by capitol tax, and the Finley crossing bill costing railroads about 70 million. The senate backs tuberculosis control with a $50,000 appropriation and tax on cattle and hogs, plus Weaver's state budget bill to reform taxes. A French scientist works on a phonograph imitating human voice through optical holes in a moving membrane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lytle
House
Senate
George Messenger
Linden
State Bank
J. H. Strief
Sioux City
W. D. Sheean
Anamosa
Board of Control
Tarding
Temple of Justice
Finley
Weaver
Towa
Milwaukee Trains To Run Cedar Rapids Calmar Route
Milwaukee Road will keep its daily Cedar Rapids to Calmar train in operation after resisting a line cutoff. A Des Moines hearing was held with local business groups opposing the削 withdrawal. The railroad withdrew its request to discontinue service, pleasing merchants and travelers along the line. Brunswick Phonograph records promoted by PARMAN'S Drug and Jewelry Store at lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul l Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Calmar
State Railroad Commission
Des Moines
Government Buys Steamer for Upper Mississippi Aids
The United States government purchased the steamer F. Weyerhauser, previously in rafting, to operate between Rock Island and St. Paul and manage lights, buoys, and other navigation aids on the Upper Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Weyerhauser
United States
Rock Island
St. Paul
Mississippi
When a Woman Knows Her Husband Like a Book
A wry quip about marital insight notes that a wife who knows her husband well tends to know his pockets and habits, implying familiarity brings practical knowledge of his behavior and routines.
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Royal Baking Powder Co
William Street
New York
County News
Bac
Dr. Hess
Rink
Clinton Fifield
Grange Hall
L. A
Fremont Lutheran Church
Betsey Pederson
Kendallville
Conover
Joe Herold
Near Here
Joe Klema
Chas
Phillips
Gust Housier
Ames
Chas, Lusk
Spillville
Geo. Cummings
Tom Erland
John Kunt
Gust Olson
Gilbert Haatvedt
Near Canover
J. J. Zoulek
A. A. Novak
Beecorah
Jim Benn
Near Spillville
Ed. Swehla
Minneapolis
Fred Swehla
Depot
Cooper
M. Gilmartin
Austin
Frankville
Roy
Elmer Peck
Waukon
Harold Spaun
Postville
Albert Berg
Irving Crawford
John Snitker
Carl Letchford
Glen Letchford
Francis Padden
Bethel
Bert Livingood
Billa Letchford
Kiesau
Jas
Lynn Crawford
Earlham
Hazel Meikle
Chas. Barrett
Marvin
Ravena
Anna Brouillet
Maude van Wey
Ludlow
Chas. Culver
Ruby Brouillet
Queen's Garden S
Allen Price
J. E. Kneesker
Myrtie van Wey
D. W. Baldwin
Charley Samkee
Dan Peck
K. V. Ferris
Henry Hager
Sherman Bollman
Herbie Padden
John Swenson
Ruth Padden
Ruth Meikle
Kate Peck
Lawrence Pilgrim
Leo Birdsell
Lioyd Wolf
Waldez Business College
Mildred Owens
Bessie Birdsell
Gene Owens
Lew Allen
Sioux Falls
Allen Green
Castalia
Jas. Kneeskern
Hans Stegen
Lackland
Lewis Meikle
Winneshiek
Allamakee
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Ipistriet Court
James Trouter
Fremont Joe Knox
Fremont M. J. McCabe
Fremont Elias Bjorge
Highland C. S. Miner
Highland Mons
Askelson
Orleans Bluffton
Will Lange
Fred Ware Bluffon
Wm. McLain
Canoe
Albert Nordheim
Pleasant
C. A . Jacobson
Gilbert Bakken
Lincoln
Carl Qualley
Fred Conrad
Lincoln N. E. Ramsey
Decorah Decorah
KF Kennedy L. Peterson Decorah
O. L. Kersru Decorah
Tobin
T. Ask
Renenereen Decorah
Anton Huber
Sumner J. M. Huber
Ebler
Will Kruse
Averton
Henry Wenthold
I. KK. H Land
Walter Milbert
John Tieskotter
J.T. Swenson
Fred Halte Bloomfield
McMasters
Winneshiek Hotel
Edison
Decorah Music Shop
Goodrich
Godrich
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron, Ohio
Brunswick
Parman's Drug and Jewelry
Victrolas
Victor
M. J. Soukup
Secoas
Tsconsin Territo
Adams Nugget Garden
Anosa
Wwe
Guera
Adams Seed CO
Fquirmans
B. F.goodrich Company
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