Correct Oiling of Roads in Winneshiek County
The article cites Prof. B. J. Lambert advising three road oiling essentials: proper drainage in S shapes, 40 to 60 percent asphaltic oil, and firm dust-free surfaces. Two light coats per year beat one heavy coat. cost estimates place oil at 5-6 cents per gallon with about 225 dollars per mile per application. Dragging required alongside oiling for dirt roads to stay in shape.
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Winneshiek County
B. J. Lambert
College of Engineering
Town City
Lambert
Waukon Plumber Ambushed in Downtown Attack
Ambrose Keefe, a Waukon plumber, was assaulted Saturday evening after returning from escorting a young woman home. He was struck on the head near Fordney bakery, left unconscious for over a half hour, and remains with a bruised face. The attacker is unknown.
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Waukon Democrat
Ambrose Keefe
Fordney
Possible Packing Plant eyed at Waverly site
A packing concern has been investigating the Waverly Beverage Co. plant for weeks. They say the buildings could serve as a pork packing plant handling about 500 hogs weekly, with strong interest in locating there. A drawback noted is a need for about twenty five acres for sheds and feed yards.
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Waverly Beverage Co
City uses confiscated whisky to heat city equipment
Hutchinson Mayor Glendell has stored about 500 gallons of seized whisky for winter use. He says the alcohol will be poured into radiators to save money, replacing antifreeze dope previously bought for motor fire trucks and city cars.
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Glendell
Hutchinson
Serious Accident Near Waucoma Hurts Farmer Theo Meyer
Theo Meyer was hauling hogs near Waucoma when his load upset in a ditch. He was freed and a doctor summoned. Doctors report multiple injuries including a broken right thigh, crushed left ankle, torn flesh, back injuries, a badly bruised hip, and other bruises. back and ankle pain are most severe.
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Theo Meyer
Waucoma
Fire devastates Turner & Crippen bus barn in Iowa Falls
Fire early Sunday damaged the Turner and Crippen Co bus barn in Iowa Falls. Three brood mares were killed and twenty six horses left in the barn were in danger. an attendant who slept in the barn rescued all but three. Authorities suspect incendiary origin.
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Turner & Crippen Co
Pemberton Horse Sale
We and our neighbors in Iowa communities
Buchanan county taxes total 440270.50 and multiple local incidents are noted. A horse died after hitting a telegraph pole at Waukon, fire damaged Schlegel & Burkhart in Waucoma, and North McGregor anticipates significant building. Other events include a semi pro baseball team in New Hampton, storm damage to Fayette telephone lines, smallpox quarantines in Elgin, a drowning near Boone, bank capital stock doubling at Epworth, and various local civic and economic activities.
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Lawler
Buchanan County
Waukon
North McGregor
Schlegel & Burkhart
Waucoma
New Hampton
Fayette County
Methodist Evangelical Convention
Algona
Houston
Elgin
Harold Miller
Boone
Epworth Savings Bank
Court House
Spencer
Recorder’s
Clayton County
North Town
Mason City
John Baack
Town City
Eagle Grove
Fred Warren
Chickasaw
Fredericksburg Co-operative Association
Marian Clark
Charles City
Ecards
Nevada
Allamakee County Cheese Industry Expands under D J Murphy
Allamakee County credits educator and lawyer D J Murphy as father of local cheesemaking. By May 1 ten cheese factories are expected to operate, milking 3,000 cows, with nine already in use at Rossville Volney Hanover Village Creek French Creek Cherry Mound Harpers Ferry Forest Mills and two more at Lycurgus plus a plant at English Bench.
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D. J. Murphy
Waukon
Allamakee County
Rossville
Volney
Hanover
Village Creek
French Creek
Cherry Mound
Harpers Ferry
Forest Mills
Lycurgus
English Bench
Kansas inventor patents lever for camera wind attachment
A Kansas inventor receives a patent for a lever attachment that wind-feeds film in cameras. The device enables faster snapping and helps prevent double exposures, enhancing efficiency for shooters.
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Kansas
My Killarney Rose at the Grand theater
Al H. Wilson brings a new three act Irish comedy song play to the Grand in late April. He portrays Tom Carey with wit and pathos amid funny complications and romantic episodes. The production features several new songs including My Killarney Rose Where the Shamrock Grows and The Yodel that Stole My Girl Away.
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al. H. Wilson
Killarney Rose
Erin’s Green Isle
Tom Carey
Mary Houlihan
Serbia's Medicinal Springs and Emerging Spas
The London Chronicle notes Serbia's hidden wealth of mineral waters that could rival Austrian and German spa towns. It highlights Arandyelovats as a growing destination and Kovilyacha with iodine and iron waters, including a remedy for eye diseases, suggesting potential to become Europe’s premier spa.
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Serbia
Austria
Germany
Arandyelovats
Kovilyacha
Europe
London Chronicle
Novel magnetic unload device saves time and cost
A large American steel company uses three 4500 pound lifting magnets to unload pig iron from a freight vessel. The system moved 4,000,000 pounds in ten hours at a cost of $100, claiming a $500 saving versus longshoremen. It marks a new efficiency in ore handling.
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American Steel Company
To Mend China Folk Medicine Tips
Instructions describe mending china by tying pieces together then boiling in sweet milk for thirty minutes to extend life. For washing fine chinware use two Turkish towels crossed in the dishpan, fill with hot water, and wash only a dish or two at a time to avoid chips.
Will Study Aviation Clifton Olson Seeks License
Clifton Olson the 17 year old son of Conductor Olson of McGregor has gone to Miami Florida to study aviation and will try for a government license as an aviator. He has studied aviation at Davenport and New Orleans.
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Clifton Olson
Conductor Olson
McGregor
Miami
Fla
Davenport
New Orleans
Underwood tariff blamed for revenue loss and unemployment
The piece argues Democrats praise current prosperity while noting the 1914 panic and wartime protectionism. It cites statistics showing imports rose from 1.767 to 2.179 billion and duties fell from 17.69 to 9.62 percent, costing about 175 million annually, and ends with a jab about the bald man’s consolation.
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted As Remedy
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for languor headaches and stomach unsettledness. The product is priced at $1.00 and marketed through druggists.
His Plan and the Irishman’s Gatekeeping Heaven Joke
A humorous snippet from Tit-Bits recounts an Irishman nicknamed Mike who loves drink. When asked how he will reach Heaven by a parish priest, Mike jokes that at the gates he will repeatedly open and shut the door until St. Peter grows tired and lets him in or out.
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Heaven
St. Peter
Mike
Eclectic Oil Ad For Burns Scalds and Emergencies
Advertisement for D. Thomas Eclectic Oil marketed as the cheapest accident insurance. Claims to treat burns scalds and cuts and emergencies with availability at all druggists priced 25 and 50 cents.
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D. Thomas
Weekly Weather Report 1917 Mission Valley to Mississippi Valley
Weather Bureau forecast for March 25 1917 week begins with generally fair conditions and moderate temperatures across the Mississippi Valley and Plains States. By midweek unsettled weather brings likely local rains followed by much colder temperatures.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
U. 8
Department of Agriculture
U. “Mission i Valle
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Tells on the Kidneys and Dean's Kidney Pills
Overwork strain weakens kidneys leading to backaches and toxic buildup. Dean's Kidney Pills, sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy, are claimed to help weakened kidneys. Decorah blacksmith Sever Olson testifies to relief after using the pills. price 50 cents. advertised by Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Decorah
Sever Olson
Maple Ave
Towa
Engbertson
Olson
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