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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1916

Page

8

Decorah visitor and town notes from County News

May 2 1916 report lists Willie Welch and Bert Harkness visiting nearby towns, multiple sick lists, and near weekly social calls. It notes school absences due to illness, picnic at hi school, church services at Friends, and a stream of visits among Hesper Mabel Decorah and Spillville residents. Estate sales and property moves also appear amid local life.

Willie Welch Decorah Bert Harkness Mabel Myra Saale Norval Burreson Frank Kuntz Theodore Dart Andrew Anderson Frank Welsh Peter Golberg W. F. Johnson Charlotte Young Frank Smith Clarence Rolls Zachariah Erickson Albert Iverson Elili Halsey Ag. R

Local News Briefs From Spillville And Nearby Towns

Spillville reports a May 2 1916 visit by Paul Neuser Decorah Ed Meyer of Calmar and others. Several residents traveled to Decorah Cresco Protivin Ridgeway Mason City and Elmar for business visits sales and social calls. Public school resumed after Easter and local clubs hosted meetings.

Decorah mentions and local calls from Freeport village

Emma Sorenson spent Sunday with sister Martha in Decorah and many villagers visited Decorah for church, work, and social calls. Several from Freeport attend the Decorah circus and Farewell sermon of Rev Otto Schmidt. Mrs. Headington, J. Headington, Warns, and others are noted in visits and notes. L A S meets in May and Star residents welcome the Aakres from Springwater. Mrs Lackland to conduct services next Sunday with Mother's Day events and music.

Emma Sorenson Martha Decorah P. C. Delaney Whalen Warn Henry Worth Vv. O. Warn Clay Dickinson J. N. Headington Mrc Oscar Anderson R. T. Robinson J. TL. Coughlin Chester Sheetz Hastings Minn L. L. Couse L. L. Cadwell S. Warn John Roney Springwater Leas L. A Harriet Kirkland John Warn Glenwood Clark Headington Clarence Thayer Will Thayer Little Everett Gross Caroline Gross Clay Hill Otto E. Schmidt C. Skinner Elmer Stohr Skinner

Weekly Crop Bulletin May 2 1916 Weather and Farming Notes

The week ending May 2 1916 saw cool weather hindering growth but overall favorable farm work. Frost hit April 28 and May 2 with freezing in many areas. Abundant rain Saturday and Sunday benefits meadows pastures and small grain, preparing soil for corn. Most small grain except winter wheat in good condition. Winter wheat mixed with some kill and plowing while other regions report favorable status. Pastures provide ample feed and stock are thriving. Blossoms appear on cherry plum and pear trees in the southern half, apples starting in southern counties. Frosts at the end of the period threaten late fruit bloom.

Local Notes From Clay Hill May 1 1916

Rainy period in Clay Hill with social calls and visits recounted. Happenings include hog markets in Decorah, lightning rod work on Caroline Gross buildings, visits by Oscar Anderson to Ole Anderson, Everett Gross from Freeport visiting Bert Gross, and multiple trips to Decorah for study and gatherings. Family visits span Tolstad, Stoskopf, Dinger, Limbeck, and others. Funeral attendance for Miss Tilla Hammersness noted with Decorah link.

Highlandville News Notes From April 30 1916 Fragments

Miss Louisa Throndson remains ill as Clarence Gulbro and Mrs. Martin Solem suffer serious illness. A baby boy was born to Selmer Strindmoen on April 28. P J Bidne visited Decorah last Wednesday. Gull Tranen and Leva called on Decorah visitors. Magne Forde traveled to Minneapolis as a guest of friends. J N Mestad and James Gulbro lead in spring trout fishing. Harry Ellingson visits with father in law L Vinge. Harold Olson recovered from a week of illness. Esten moved drilling equipment from Knute Quandahl to a new site six miles away.

Lizzie Williams Gilbert Johnson James Polansky Mason City J. J. Haug Anton Swehila A. A. Novak Frank Kovarik Mary Kovarik Calmar J. J. Zoulek St. Wenceslaus Lucy Kuhn James Kuhn J. Bros Kuhn America Pittsburgh Josephine Novotny Hannasak Spillville George W Jos. P Anton Fort Atkinson Josephine Mat. Ludwig Elma Wagner George Kuhn Louisa Throndson Clarence Gulbro Martin Solem Selmer Strindmoen P. J. Bidne Decorah Gull Tranen Leva Magne Forde Minneapolis J.N

Local Notes and Social Roundup Near Hesper and Decorah

Miles west of Hesper marks another well this spring as communities gather. Akre and family visit Jonas Akre in Sattre while Schjeldahl travels to northern Minnesota on business. Miss Lillie Liquin returns from Story City. Victoria Humphrey visits A E Caw then goes home. Gjere hosts a young folks party. Arnold Peterson sells a driving horse to Oscar Morken. Brunsvold attends Knute Mikkelson surprise party. ladies aid gathers with Mrs. H O Bentley and Miss Sarah Jarland assisting. Ness returns from Decorah. serves as juror this term. Funeral attendees for C S Bidne from this locality include P S Bidne family, Mrs. T H Stoen and family, Henry Olsen and family, H H Stoen and family, T A Gjere and family, E E Forde and wife, Mrs A K Bidne and Julia Bidne, Hans Liquin and family, and W N C Grindeland and wives.

Hesper M. J. Akre Jonas Akre Sattre Schjeldahl Minnesota Dakota Lillie Liquin Story City G. A. Gjere Arnold Peterson Oscar Morken A. G. Brunsvold Knute Mikkelson Victoria Humphrey A. E. Caw Ladies’ Aid Society H. O. Bentley Misa Sarah Jarland O. Ness Decorah C. S. Bidne Bidne T. H. Stoen Henry Olsen H. H. Stoen T. A. Gjere E. E. Forde A. K. Bidne Julia Bidne Hans Liquin N. C. Grindéland

Burr Oak News Highlights Local Arrivals And Events

Local notes cover visits, moves, and social events in Burr Oak and nearby towns. residents like Edie, Reed, Ward, and Perry are mentioned with trips to Decorah, Mabel, and Cedar Canyon, plus a wedding in Sioux Falls and a cricket score. The obituary for Clifford Henry Perry notes his birth in 1886, SD claim, marriage, and survivor list.

Madison social notes from nearby visits and events

Walter Hoyt calls on John Drew and a sequence of visits mark a Sunday pattern. Locals like the Hoves, Engens, and Drews frequent neighbors such as Mrs G Vick, Peter Gayle, Decorah residents, and Glenwood visitors. A horse incident befalls John Drew. multiple professional callers and family gatherings occur across towns with many Engen, Flaskerud, and Woldt ties.

Local Social Visiting Highlights From Area Homes

Mrs L L Haga and Mrs Sam Hanson shared time with their mother last Sunday. Susan Smith of Postville visited the Chas Yarwood home last week. John Odden visited the A Ingvaldson home near Decorah from Sunday to Monday. Oscar and Iida Howe visited relatives A O Howe from Friday to Sunday. Sam Hanson returned home after days with Helmer Engen. Carrie Taveher and daughter Edna came from Decorah to visit Alex McIntosh. Carlen and Norman and Florence Hovey visited Nels Oen near Ridgeway Wednesday evening. W E Hoyt returned from Clinton after two weeks with daughter Mrs Guy Newcomer.

Arlie Griswold Albert Halsey L Johnson Gladys Flak Elmer Grisra P. Street W. A. Phinkett Oscar Garvik First View Conn Wan, Welch R. Reid W. H. McMillen J. A. McMillen W. H. Johnson E. Watts Thos, Humphrey W. F. Johnson Decorah Stensland and Peterson T. G. Meader E. J. Wold Chas. Smith Burre Burres Philomathean Library Grace Richmond T. Tembarom Francia H. Burnett Lonesome John Fox, Jr Edward S. Ellis Edward 8 Ellis David Grayson Edna Ferber Eleanor H. Abbott Latitia Carberry Reinhart Rex Beach Mrs. Red Pepper Edward Meyer Calmar Geo. Doubek F. C. Smith Spillville Stephana Wandas Nga Edna Sobolik Ode Home Henry Nienhaus Fred Houdek Ed. Novak Jos. Sobolik Thos. Houdek Ossian Kaupel Father Dragoon Cresco Bevins Mike Frank Krall Conover Thomas Houdek James Doubek Horton Jas, Schneeberger Cedar Rapids Anton Oelwein Pfahler Prairie du Chien Chicago New Richmond Wis St. Paul Minneapolis Jos, Skoda Leona Joseph Necas Waubun Minn Necas Walter Hoyt John Drew C. O. Hove A. C. Hove P. A. Bergan A. T. Istad H. A. Halvorson Ole Forester Dr. Daly Stabo Sam Solheim John Oddan John Moen Glenwood Jat Bakken Sam Hanson Helmer Engen Elizabeth Istad Tinka Odden Julius Woldt Flaskerud Otto Neste Sam Hellen North Dakota Synneva Jossendahl O. N. Haugen K. P. Knudtson Bertha Alicia H. J. Fretheim John Valenta John Odden N. S. Engen Inga Haugen A. O. Hove Joel Fretheim Glora Clarence Esther Hovey Lettie Haugen Theo, Engen B. Engen Alert Engen L. L. Haga Sam Hanson Susan Smith Postville Chas, Yarwood A. Ingvaldson Oscar Iida Howe A. O. Howe Carrie Taveher Edna Alex, McIntosh Carlen Norman Florence Hovey Nels Oen Ridgeway W. Grindeland Julia Bidne Highlandville C. N. Haugen

Rid Child of Worms With Kickapoo Remedy

An old advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer lozenges to treat worm infestations in children. It advises half to one lozenge doses, plain nourishing food and outdoor exercise, symptom monitoring, bed rest, and continued use to ensure removal. 25 cents at druggists. Also includes a schoolboy quip on Turkish courage.

Jeandy

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Slip

Public service style ad offering a penny stamp promotion for a trial package from Foley Co Chicago. Includes Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kideng Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets with Robertson's Pharmacy Ady. Excerpt ends with Burns poem line Hope springs exulting on triumphant wing.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley Robertson’s Ady Hope Springs Burns

Mrs Melton's Letter Promotes Vinci Tonic

Jackson Mississippi resident Mrs J N Melton writes that after acting as a tired worn-out mother she tried Vinci tonic and regained health energy and strength. The letter endorses Vinci as a superior tonic for run-down individuals. Druggist Engbertson in Decorah Iowa lists the product.

J. N. Melton Jackson R. A. Engbertson Decorah

Also Mentioned on This Page

County News Paul Neuser Ed. Meyer Carl Hang Simon Michael Charles Wagner Will Hospy A. G. Fisher Protivin Frank Soukup Hiram Cooper Irene Josh Boushka Jacob Butz John Bloomingdale Wisconsin Sophia Chlan Clara Mibano Andres Cente Meyer Joseph Vitoushek James Novak Regina Weldon Albert Ludwig Frank Novak Emma Woldan Elmar F. J. Kapinos John Fred Bernatz John Hrushka, Jr Walter John Triska John Sobolik Frana Moravetz FP. Hum Mie Pergler Emma Lusk John Doubek Freeport Willie Williams Sam Tolstad Fred Sheet West of Decorah Ole Anderson Everett Gross Herbert Gross Ed, Belsen Hazel Albert Grinna Sam Stoskopf John Matter Glenwood Township Marie Malli Leona Sorenson Valdez College Louise Williams Bessie McMahon Agnes Maroney John Dinger Jesse Limbeck Clara Klingenberg Ingeber Peterson Tilla Hammersness John Seegmiller Franklin Prairie C. 4. Stortz Sioux Falls Mary Williams Walter Gross Ervin Edie Emmons Waterloo Ben Ward Edie Independence Charles Reed Plin Thorsen la Crosse C. C. Ward Carl Pierce W. C. Reed Edie Saunders Florence Reed Clifford Reed Kathleen Reed Lottie Olson Ted Emmons C. N. Masters Lizzie Winters Brode Minnie McMullen Sweet John Gates James ‘Headington Myrtle Wade Gene Headington Clifford Perry Cedar Canyon E. Kippe Albaugh Hazel Briggs Carl 'Pierce Violet Ward Alice Seelye John Wicks la. C Bessie Feltis KE. M. Reed Edmund Pollitt Will Pollitt Crowder M. EF J. Casterton Canton Henry Manuel F. BE. Potter FE. M Stella Ward Z. B. Landon FE. Pollitt N. Porter James Headington Jack Ackerson Fred Wemett Hilda Rawle Melissa Cemetery Association Bert Morrison Miss Seelye A. Seelye Charles Manning Clifford Henry Perry Hesper Township Towa South Dakota Vera Acheson Montrose Martha Perry Frank Perry Hattie Kellner Austin, Minn Madison DR. Clark Prairie View Stock Farm Poland China Farrow H. T. Ramlo Route 1 Prosper Adams Seed CO Marsh Iowa Wilton Decorah Furniture CO
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