Notes on Current Medicine at State Medical Meeting
Foremost among the fourteen subjects discussed at the state medical society meeting was tuberculosis with advances in diagnosis and treatment. The piece notes immunity development in youth, survival odds, and varied outcomes in treatment, plus remarks from Pottenger on sanitation and fresh air. It also mentions topics in obstetrics pleurisy kidney diseases and a talk on preventing community spread of diseases, with several local doctors named. The report closes with a scene at Ice Cave Creamery noting daily butter output of 1200 pounds and market shipments to Chicago after a creamery renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Society
Pottenger
California
Decorah
Judd
Rochester
Goiter
Shambaugh
Chicago
Forger in Postville Seeks Funds Impostor Claims Wauk On Ties
A young man entered Consumers' Independent Lumber in Postville claiming to be editor of a Waukon Iowa paper and relative of a firm owner. He asked for F. Comstock, received $5 on a personal check later found worthless, and was not known in Waukon. He had worked at several firms in Hawkeye.
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Waukon
Iowa
Consumers’ Independent Lumber Company
Postville
F. ©. Comstock
Hawkeye
Improvements at Spillville Preview New Home Construction
Improvements at Spillville are planned for the coming season. Wm. Fisher the butcher and Mr. Novotny of Calmar will build in Mikish's addition overlooking the town and work on the new home of Mrs. John Fisher has already begun.
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Spillville
Wm. Fisher
Novotny
Calmar
Mikish
John Fisher
S. Olson
Hattie Olson
Herman Becker
Gordanier
Postville
Stella Dueken
Jacob Jacobson
Dell Rapids
Henry Fjelstul
Merle
Leroy
Henry Albertson
Alexandria
Minn
Ellingson
Arthur Lomen
Bucknell
Decogih
Francis Curtin
Fred
Grace
Paul
Forest Powers
Paul Orum
Morgan
Frank Farnsworth
Helen Richardson
Miss Kemon
Cresco
Otto Ernest
Morton
Ruth
No Base Ball Dims Decorah Summer Prospects
The article notes baseball chances in Decorah are slim this summer due to unfavorable conditions and other factors. Luther College boys are expected to be the sole source of baseball recreation.
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Decorah
Luther College
Senior Class Entertained at Will Hexom Home
Luther College senior class was entertained at Will Hexom's parental home last evening. Dinner was served at six o'clock and the gathering was enjoyed. The class presented a pair of cuff links as a token of esteem.
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Luther College
Will Hexom
A Hot Time in Town With Circus In Venue
A circus is in town today with two dances on the schedule promising lively entertainment in the old town tonight. Residents anticipate a bustling evening of performances and dancing.
Reformation Cantata Reflects Luther and Church History
The work commemorates the Lutheran Reformation through narration and choral numbers. It follows prophecy to gospel, features Luther’s hymn theme, Mary’s Magnificat, Arise ye soldiers, Come unto me, and The Word of God our heritage. Its finale reaffirms faith in God and church unity.
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Christ
Mary
Church of the Reformation
The Forty-niners Visit St Paul Meeting
Pioneer Press last Saturday printed pictures of four men who came to St Paul for the early settlers meeting. Two are the sole survivors of the 49ers with John Daubney, brother of Wilson Daubney of Decorah, among them. He will be 98 this fall and travels freely, even visiting his brother this summer.
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Pioneer Press
St. Paul
John Daubney
Wilson Daubney
Decorah
Injured Pedestrian Hit in McGregor Street Crash
Miss Isabelle Boyle was crossing near the Park restaurant when an automobile driven by Geo Breckler of North McGregor struck her. Her dress caught in the wheel and she was dragged several feet, suffering a head gash needing stitches and severe bruising.
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McGregor
Isabelle Boyle
Park Restaurant
Geo. Breckler
North McGregor
Farm accident claims life of Joseph Everett Jr
A tragic incident occurred Saturday afternoon when Joseph Everett Jr. was kicked in the head by a colt at Dr. C. D. Bothwell's farm half a mile west of Fairbank in Fayette County. He never regained consciousness and died from the injuries.
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Joseph Everett, Jr
C. D. Bothwell
Fairbank
Fayette County
Everett
Enterprising New Hamptonites Sell Potatoes at $2.85 a Bu
A group of New Hampton residents shipped a car load of potatoes, arriving last Saturday and sold quickly at a bargain price of 2.85 dollars per bushel.
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New Hampton
Decorah Markets Show Broad Farm Commodities Range
Wheat 2.60 to 3.00 dollars. Barley 1.30. Oats 7 cents. Timothy 5.75 to 34.30. Corn 1.50. Hogs 13.00 to 15.50. Eggs Sle. Dairy butter 6e. Potatoes 5.50. Flour 4.00. Market tone notes strong demand and broad price spread across commodities.
Death of Former Ossian Woman
Word was received of the death at Cincinnati of Mrs. Margaret Bettendorf formerly of Ossian. The funeral was held in Ossian yesterday. Mrs. Peyer of Ossian is her daughter. The government has discovered a valuable food for cattle and poultry in waste at fish canneries. Has anybody got an eye open for some food for non cattle and poultry.
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Cincinnati
Margaret Bettendorf
Ossian
Peyer
Winneshiek Crops Report Shows Strong 1916 Yields
A countywide assessment reveals 1916 crop outputs rose over 1915 levels with corn up 1 781 364 bushels and oats 192 640 bushels more. Wheat fell 6547 bushels while barley rose 33 910 bushels. potatoes dropped 56 731 bushels. Hog numbers fell 24 000, eggs rose 24 000 dozen. total farm acreage tallies listed.
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Winneshiek County
Nes-Nissesee
Decorah Potpourri Promotes Local Pleasures of Nature
The piece extols Decorah as rich in local scenery and simple joys. It notes easy walks for residents, nearby springs at Coldwater for beverages and coffee, and a festive Circus Day with a big parade and lemonades. It mentions forgers in blacksmith shops and playful humor about trout, badgers, and canoes on local streams.
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Decorah
Water Street
Coldwater
Bear Creek
War Cry Urges Sheep Increase Amid Wool Demand
Town State college urged farmers to boost flocks as wool prices soar for 1917 with war orders. department notes shortages due to England and imports and calls for 25 to 30 ewes per acre, achievable by more sheep and higher fleece quality. ad for paints at Parman's Drug Store.
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Town State College
Department
England
Towa
May 15 1917 County News From Decorah Area
Local notes record social calls and visits across Decorah Cresco and Ridgeway including H E Miller M C Libbey and many families. Travel with relatives and friends, Sunday gatherings, church groups and ball game attendance thread through the week.
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H. E. Miller
Decorah
M. C. Libbey
Cresco
Chris Owen
N. Schuetz
New Hampton
Ernest Watthaur
Arthur Johnson
Anita
John Gessel
Fred Falck
Arthur Kratz
Steen Johnson
H. Luhmarr
Walter McCauley
Bluffton
Ridgeway
Nettie Gunderson
Ruth Jacobson
Stella Ducken
Joyce Kirsehman
Albert Aegerter
R. A. Griswold
Wis
Hans Sollied
Peter Hovey
Timra Johnson
Carl Haakenson
Ame Koch
Brittendall
W. H. Klemme
Madison Social Roundup of Visits and Calls
Madison notes list numerous visits and calls among residents. Names include Herman Fretheim Lloyd Hovey Andrew Roe and family Marie Grindeland Anna Donlan Lynneva Jossendahl Ole Haugen Oscar Vick C. O. Hovey Sr J F Gulbrandson Dr C P Wilson H Bakken Stella Thronds Clarence Hovey and others with activities at Hovey Fretheim Josvanger Wheatman and Ridgeway places noted.
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O. O. Hovey
Alden Bauder
Decorah
Emil Gulbrandson
Wm. Webjornson
Sam Hanson
Alert Engen
A. Berg
O. N. Haugen
Myrtle
Marie Grindeland
Highlandville
O. P. Hovey
Stella
Esther
Beatrice
Lynneva Jossendahl
O.O. Hovey
S. 0
O. Hovey, Sr
A. O. Hovey
Joice
Iowa
Knut Grimstvedt
Ole
Sam
Elling
Gilbert Hellen
North Dakota
B. O. Hellen
Jens Kannevang
Glenwood
M. Woldum
Josvanger
Theodore Engen
Morris
Baby
Mre
Ole Melfas
Ridgeway
Herman Fretheim
Lloyd Hovey
Andrew Roe
P. Neste
C. Hovey
Henry
Inga Foreston
Anna Donlan
W. Lynch
Lynneva Jossendah
Ole Haugen
P. Hovey
C. J. Falek
C. P. Wilson
Ben Josvanger
H. Bakken
Gustina Josvanger
Inga
Martha Foreston
iStella Thronds
Clarence Hovey
P. T Hovey
Orleans
Local Rural Social Notes From Clay Hill Area
Farmers plant corn begins activity as Thelma Moen visits Glenwood relatives. Decorah guests include Miss Marie Mall and Aunt Mrs. Pat Hogan. Congregational church attendance in Freeport and visits among locals mark a weekend in the area with numerous trips to Decorah Ossian Nora Springs Franklin Prairie and parental homes.
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Thelma Moen
Glenwood
Albert Grinna
Florence Olsen
Decorah
Marie Mall
Pat Hogan
Freeport
Frank Malli
Canoe Ridge
Wm. Malli
Sam Tolstad
Albert Austad
Sam Sorenson
Alice Headington
Anna Grinna
Synod Church
Lester Pearson
George Rastetter
Ida Knutson
Phoebe Sorenson
Allie Headington
John Dinger
Ruth
Ossian
Jesse Limbeck
Ruth Dinger
Nora Springs
Anna
Alfred Galrad
James Stortz
Franklin Prairie
Calmar and Nearby Residents See Visiting Locals and Events
Local notes list numerous visitors and short trips among Calmar Decorah Ossian Hawk Eye Cresco Dubuque and Mason City with names such as Peter Meyer R J Becker Anna Becker Louise Swehla Alicia Johnstone Beatrice Becker and Behn. Walter Hoffbauer intends to enlist in the U S Navy and the Wisconsin Warblers performed at the Olympic theater.
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Peter Meyer
Decorah
R. J. Becker
Austin
Pat Kangley
Hawkeye
Calmar
Anna Becker
Ossian
Louise Swehla
Spillville
Anna
Gager
Cresco
O. Tf. Olson
Peter Klein
Waterloo
Art Neelings
Mason City
Jack Kramer
Carl
John Smith
Dubuqee
Beatrice Becker
R. J
Alicia Johnstone
Anna Reisdahl
Simon Yager
Harry
A. F. Snow
Ruth Williams
Brandon
Josh Shindelar
St. Procopius College
Lisle
Louis Dessel
New London
Wis
Dessel
Wisconsin Warblers
Olympic Theater
Anton Huber
Bear's Cloth Guarantee Promises Low Prices and Quality
An Iowa retailer touts affordable pricing and superior cloth in a bold guarantee promising better value on every suit purchased. The ad emphasizes confidence in product quality and customer savings.
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Iowa
Bear
Local Neighbors Seen About Town and Roads
Mr. Klimesh fished last Sunday while Wm. Sobolik and Joe Beevar fished Tuesday. Christina Phillips visited the Geo. Cummings home last week. Geo. Cummings and family hosted visitors including H. B. Frankel and Christ Anderson who also rode to Clermont. Rabbits rise as ammunition costs deter hunting, and Burdock Blood Bitters advertise for blood and digestion.
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Joe Klimesh
Wm. Sobolik
Spillville
Joe Beevar
Chas. Phillips
Christina Phillips
Geo. Cummings
Wm. Herald
Near
Mr. Fisher
Geo, Cummings
Christ Anderson
Austin
Geo
Clermont
Cud Garvey
C. Pringle
Boots to boot in Russia draw global attention
The article notes Russians favor stylish boots for both men and women, resulting in more fashionable footwear per capita in the czarist empire than anywhere else. The trend highlights a nationwide taste for showy boots across genders.
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Earth
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Daly
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Rohminger
McKin Jey
Lawler
J. J.D
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Decorah Markets
Winneshiek
Parman’s
County News
Amanda Morem
Harmony
Julia Guttormson
L. A
M. E. Church
N. C. Putnam
Chas. Beucher
Fred Paley
iSt. Paul
Earl
Anton Anderson
Prof. Jones
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Oore
Alice Prann
Madison
Clay Hill
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Conover
M. J. Soukup Decorah, Iowa
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Versal Film Manufacturing Co
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Barman’s Drug Store
E.J. Parman
Meritol Remedies
Montana
J.L. Hamire
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