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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Melton
Jackson
R. A. Engbertson
Decorah
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