Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors May 1915
Official publication records the May 3 to May 7 1915 meetings. It lists attendees A P Pfister Williams Morton and Gaugen, actions on county home addition bonds for J Hargreaves and others, tax refunds and dog assessment corrections, and a property purchase near the County Farm. A long schedule of accounts and road fund claims is included with numerous named individuals and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard
A. P. Pfister
Williams
C. Morton
C. Gaugen
J. P. Kuhn
J. H. Hargreaves
Decorah Corp
Albert Sall
Wooeey Rose Sup't
Margaret Reid
Ee Eee
Jacob Cassel
West Decorah
Coun Ty
Court House
Rob't. Price
Anderson
C. G
Arneson
Frank W
Gilbert A
Bof H
Allen
Fred
Hall Rent—Trustees
Anundsen, B. Pub. Co
Bucknell
Walter
Wit
Boice, C
Bof BR
Baker
W. F
Busch
Burns
Clem
Barth
Frank
J.P
Bailey
N. L
Margaret
Baily
A. K. & Bons Co, Inc
Ice
Blomberg
David
Christen
L. C
Postage
Exchange
Conover
J. F
Carisberg
Assessor
Einwalter
Geo
H. J
Hogevold
Lars
G J
Hughes
F. M
Hargreaves
J. H
Havgreaves
Huinker
J. B
Holland
Lulu
J Yaar
Houck
Mra. C. M
Holkesvik
J. Aw
Heone
Helecomb
C. L. Bailli
Helwig
Wm. F
Orwiui Besninne
Henry
John
Trustee
Ee Hugos
Ae Liu
Hugos
Haus G
Haugen
Hove
O. P
Agen
Oscar
Over
H. A
M. LD
Olhneon
Gus
Irak
Nen
Assenso BP
Bier
H Cliogg
Lein
Unt
Kruse
Geo. W
Bot KR
Geo W
Borubesh
J.C
Ruchek
Uhn
Jesau
FL W
Allevang
Olai
Kjome
G. N
Sinkor
M. V
Srogsund
Qecar
Wrenee
Hugh
WH M
Neaas
Leseth
Miller
Marron
James
Morton
Anes
Spared by Earthquakes. Bridge Claims and Labor Lists
The report lists numerous names associated with material and labor claims for bridge construction and repairs, along with voices on earthquake damage in Italy. It notes stone structures protected by cement, and questions why architecture cannot adopt shipbuilding measures to handle strain and vibration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Theo
Arco Company
Uris
J. F
Boyer
W. HL
Hoyer
W. F
W. IL
W. H
Borlaug
J. B
Cooney
Geo
Uastman & Johnson
Federal Bridge Co
Right and Left Hands and Household Remedies Notes
A collection of brief, period style notices and advertisements. It mentions Ruskin quotes, Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children with claims of curing feverishness and teething issues, Barker's Remedy for coughs, and local shop mentions. It also includes a cartoonish quip about choosing a father-in-law, and short notes on ostriches and alligators in incubators in South Africa, a repairer in Decorah, and the Whale’s speed.
Global ranking of world banks by deposits
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune surveys major banks by deposits. The Imperial Bank of Russia leads with 630 million dollars, followed by London City and Lloyds at 440 million. Bank of England ranks sixth, with about 350 million, while Spain and France vary in deposits. The United States claims eight banks over 100 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
England
London City
Midland
Lloyd's Bank
London County
Westminster
Lloyd’s
Great Bank of England
Imperial Bank of Russia
National Bank of Argentine
National City Bank of New York
Bank of Spain
Bank of France
Spain
United States
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Novel Danish eel farm on Zeeland island
A new Danish project on Zeeland's Ise Fjord converts a lowland into a 432 acre pond 2 feet deep. Pumping fresh or salt water into controlled boxes induces maturation of eels for market. In 1915 the farm yielded about 13 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neilssen
Zeeland Island
Ise Fjord
Elvers
Postville Notices Highlight Local Visits and Life Events
County News from May 10 1915 lists residents visiting Postville Ossian Decorah and nearby towns. It notes sickness visits births deaths and family movements including Mrs Chamberlin surname and Idaho funeral. Multiple named locals and visitors appear with social and church events across Frankville Castalia Ludlow Waukon and Dubuque areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Livingood
Postville
Arthur Brandt
Claude Kirby
J. A. Peek
West Union
John Murphy
Ossian
Lottie Meier
Waukon
Geo. van Wey
Louise Kamp
Castalia
Will Stock
Martin Ask
Irvin Hughes
Geo. Cole
Will Schultz
Lynn Crawford
Mertie van Wey
Ludlow
Claude van Wey
Henry Meier
Tom French
Ravena
J. A. Peck
Sam Waters
Bethel
Chas. Gordon
Bruce
Wis
Lester Davis
W. Brandt
Hans Stegen
Ruth Meikle
Decorah
John Swenson
Sherman Bollman
Daisy Lee Wey
Charley Pouch
Fred Stock
Rev
Kruse
Dubuque
Henry Hager
Lydia Padden
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Chris, Leer
Oberton Bollman
Harry Oleson
Carpenters
Postiville
Joe McDonald
Mrs. Frink
Smeideskamp
Dave Ludeking
Tilen Greely
Ruth and
Clarence
Jim Kneeskern
C. W. Pilgrim
Clem Pilgrim
Walter Pilgrim
Cemetery Association
M. E
Lackland
H. B. Chamberlin
Sarah Miller
Fayette
F. A. Hoyt
Frankville
Pd. Chamberlin
Hollister
Idaho
Mary Cummings
Sand Spring
Iowa
Sater
M. EK
Presbyterian Church
Chamberlin
Minot
N. D
Donal
Myra Gamble
Jessie
Ralph
Eliebeth
Marie
Robert
Paul
Twin Falls
Kendallville News Roundup and Local Notices
Long column records social visits church events and family news from Kendallville Cresco and nearby areas. Mentions of illnesses deaths including Wm Mullaney funeral and Mrs Culbert death. Rain frost church meeting and a local savings bank offer wrap the community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco
Gollmar Bros. Circus
Arthur Ivern
Tennessee
Mr. Lake
Chester
Kendallville
Will Howard
Orleans
W. C. Field
Thomas Flemming
Ella
Ruth Guyette
Charles Curtis
Wm. Mullaney
Von
Will Flemming
Western Lincoln News Notes and Local Happenings
Farmers prepare ground for corn planting and potatoes, hogs sold to local buyers. May notes include Mother's Day, dances, school terms ending, exams, and a lecture on tithing. Visits, family news, and weather impacts on blossoms are reported from Ridgeway Cresco and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrba
Cresco
Elephant Range
Nettie Koch
Leona
Ridgeway
Agnes Novak
J. J. Kleitzer
Burg
Fred Koch
Roy
Clara Kuntz
Panils
Kirsehman
John Vrba
Denis
Charles City
Scholer
Jack Frost
Dobn Kaliska
Evangelical Church
Oscar Moe
Rollie Kraty
Sumner Tomneip
Moe
W. A. Seholer
Florenceville
Howard County
Sadie Koeh
Fred Falck
Local Notes From Clay Hill May 9 1915
Community diary records visits and calls across Decorah Franklin Prairie Canoe and Clay Hill. neighbors share leisure, frost warns berries, teachers meet at Fayette, and transport by car and buggy observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Malli
Locust
John Gould
Decorah
Wm. Williams
Dr. Wilson
Clay Hill
John Malli
Albert Grinna
Mildred Glover
Mary Erickson
Henry Peterson
Sam Tolstad
Ed. Anderson
Richard Bucknell
R. F. Tyler
Lilly Sorenson
Franklin Prairie
Wm. Iverson
Monay
Valentine Barth
Pleasant Township
Lars Hamre
John Kraby
Jim Stortz
Madeline
Walter
Roy
Havel Stortz
Lawrence Bolsen
Ole Anderson
Mike Harmon
C. H. Walder
Sorenson
Wilma
A.J. Headington
Ed. Dresselhaus
Ben Janstad
Lizzie
Louise Williams
Fayette
Fred Thompson
Inn
Ole Thompson
Ben Stortz
John Salem
Decorah Hospital
John
Mebel
Adolph
Carl
Willie Erickson
Fred Gross
Harold Dinger
Thomas Mall
Freeport
Herbert Gross
Elizabeth
Hattie
Walter Gross
Martin
Bennie Thompson
E. C. Bolsen’s
Decorah Resident Praises Doan's Kidney Pills
O Monson a retired farmer of Decorah Iowa reports severe backache eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills he says the pills stopped the backache before finishing one box The ad notes the price 50 cents and urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Doan
O. Monson
E. Main Street
Iowa
Dean
Mr. Monson
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Oil Your Rubbers Before Wearing Them
Instructional note advises applying vaseline lard or sweet oil to rubbers before use. Let it sit for one or two days so the rubber absorbs most of the oil and reduces cracking. Wipe away any excess oil with a soft cloth.
Company Wisdom Reflects Mindset and Warnings
A compact reflection on how quickly people adapt to surrounding norms and how this behavior serves as a key warning for corporate culture. The quote emphasizes awareness of influence from colleagues and environment.
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Proceedings OF the Board, OF Supervisors
H. Rotvold
H. C. Rotvold
Ramsey
Jens
Oxley
Oehler & Hitter
H Olson
C. P
Pfister
A. P
Shor
R Street
O. L
Soukup
F. J
Standard Tel Co
Schmitz
T. F
Moar
T. Stevern
Rachel
Juvenile Court
Mons
Tillapaugh
Bem
Rob
Trowbridge
G. L
G . Torkelson
Thos
Herman
H. O
Timp
Thyne
Thompson
Albert
J Thompson
J van Wey
van Pelt
Grover
Wood
George
Widman
J. F. & Sons
Winger
G. Tx
Waterloo Cement Mac Corp
Ue Wise
J. S
Welch
W. Mfg. Co
M. Wills
Express
County Road Cash Fund
Ballentine
Bang
Rte
Dahl & Molart
Groff
NR. & Son
Geving
Ben B
Gardner
Arthur
Johnson
Peter & Son
Jackson Township
Kratz
Klemme
Lynn
Tent
Kellow
Kleme
Murdock
Tom
Menamara
W. M
Neverman
H. W
Nister
Prosper Lumber Co
Peepe
Peterson, Bros
Mister
Reed
BE. T. Et al
E. A Et al
Neve
Aeeed
EB. Weader
Michae Salle
Bor Aa Western Road Tool Co
Machin— Ery
Italy
Pook
Bertossa
C. F
Bernats, Bros
Bear
Len
Delaney
P. G
Groe
Punke
A. Steward
Po Groff
N. RK. & Son
Pauper
Nature
Conrad
A. EK
Atten
Wim
Eva Baker
Hoger Norton
Cilingson
Alias
Weed
de la Ss
Nels
John C. m
Hutchinson
Nelson
Julia
Care
A ‘Gilbertson
Marlow
C. Eabacihsbaiapete Mullaney
Pay Mestad
Meyer
Jax
Lathews
Yesheim
Gilbert
Rice
Dave
Erechstrar
Ehmidt
Waldemar
Senna
Illatwon
Hoy
Leora
Gray
Olnstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Ady
Barker
John G. Schimming
Ro A. Eng Bretson
Larsen
South Africa
Twin Cities
County News
Pidip Daighodhmondiisishe
Down
Serer Vetr Sr SoGo
Phil. Todd
Withriends
Dave Basler
Ro Barnes
Hurt Gribbens
Clad Swern
Grougwr
Dan Metlee
New Mellew
Grandma
Sini
Flossie Handke
Joli ' Pierce
Flias Holness
Ed. Holiness
Harmony
Cheste
Ohoson
Kendally
Winneshiek
Lincoln
Rexall
G. Schimming
Dno
Ir. T. Felix Gouraud
A Sayre
Ecapn Son
Royal Knight
Lik
Cc. F. Yarwood
Rt. 5
Winneshick County State Bank
Nang F
Ctenzy, & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Draggieta
Lali
Excelsior
Hathaway Garage
Montgomery & Hathaway
Reardon
Drag and Transfer Line
James Reardon
Our
Lowell
Devoe
Wangler’s Drug Store
Rhode Island
Henry Butz
Ridgeway, Iowa
Jim Wayne Farm
Wagner Brothers
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