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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
6
Dick Miller confronts a strict will that bans marriage to Patty Horn or forfeits a large estate. Compelled by perversity and growing affection, he seeks to win Patty’s consent while she clutches a Queen Anne tea-caddy left by Lady Durvernay. A romance tightens under a legal trap and a family feud.
The 1917 county board meeting notes approval of bonds for several officials, including assessors and clerks, and authorizes refunds for head tax and dog tax errors. It records claims checks, contract bids for a lower dam bridge, and private lumber and piling agreements. The board adjourns to continue processing bids and accounts.
A reflective quotation from Bulwer Lytton compares youth to manhood, noting the Bridge of Sighs as the path where failed loves shape intellect. It suggests sorrow as armor and marks the journey to wisdom through personal wrecks and renewed feelings.
Mr. Curwin quarrels with Dick Miller over marriage and fortune. Dick resists Aunt Lavina's influence, arguing the aunt’s power to block the match. The scene shifts to Dorwin, a lawyer, reacting to the client’s fierce distrust of the ghostly aunt and her supposed meddling.
Ants frequenting houses or gardens may be destroyed by half a pound of brimstone and four ounces of potash. Dissolve in heat in an iron or earthen dish, then grind to a powder. Infuse a little of the powder in water and sprinkle where ants are present. they will leave the area.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the courthouse Winneshiek County Iowa on April 16 1917 at 2 PM to attend probate of the instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of John H Fretheim late of Madison Township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Dated March 21 1917 Clerk of District Court B Willett Nelson Attorneys 12
Court summons for the 16th day of April 1917 at 2 o clock P M in Winneshiek County Iowa to prove the last will and testament of Anna Barlow deceased Calmar township and to show testimony on record. Named official J H Moore clerk of district court with Willett and Nelson deputy seal shown.
A brief notice states a recurring return schedule every four weeks and offers consultation at no charge. The readable text emphasizes ongoing visits and free advice, suggesting a medical or professional service pattern without further details.
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