Local Happenings in Mabel and Surroundings
Hugo Noecker and numerous residents visit Mabel and Decorah on weekends and weekdays. The community notes farm work, school terms, social events at Alvin Barth’s barn, ball game attendance, and a funeral for Daisy Smalley wife of John Foltz with Burr Oak M E church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Noecker
Mabel
Roy Ramlo
Dr. J. Steno
Will Hilleman
Decorah
Cora Krome
Nada Stoskopf
C. J. Steno
Qucaton
Hilda
Marie Peterson
Violet Stoskopf
Loeust
John Foltz
Raymond
Pearl Foltz
Muriel Foltz
Margaret Eggen
Alvin’ Barth
Loa
Martin Johnson
St. Olaf
Luther College
Bernice Feltis
John Feltz
Hilda Peterson
Peterson
Daisy Irene Smalley
Daisy Smalley
Jesper Township
James Smalley
Henry
Sydney
James
Roy
Burr Oak M. E
Edie
Burr Oak Cemetery
Poison Bran Mash Suggested to Fight Cut Worms
Kansas State entomologist George A. Dean promotes a bran mash poison as the most effective control for cut worms. The mix uses bran paris green syrup citrus juice and water and is spread in the evening when worms are active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Dean
Kansas State Agricultural College
Dean
Rain Sets Gentle Pace in Clay Hill Community
May 22 1916 report from Clay Hill notes rain and social visits. Mrs Lewis Neste hosts L A 8 on May 31. Local movements include Miss Marie Malli visiting Decorah, families at Ed Bolson home, Phoebe Sorenson with finger abscess under Dr Swezey care, and Mary Williams visiting Decorah. Several residents welcomed guests, while Fred Gulvold battles measles. Funeral travel for Mrs John Foltz observed. Lizzie Gross returns from Freeport. Miss Ruth Dinger returns from Mingo. Arthur Lennon fills Decorah post office vacancy. Families Lawrence Bolson Roy and Hazel Stortz host Sunday gathering with many neighbors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Neste
L. A
Mrs. Anderson
Ole Anderson
Marie Malli
Sarah Symonds
Decorah
Ed. Bolson
Phoebe Sorenson
Dr. Swezey
Mary Williams
James Walsh
Myrtle Austenson
Gertrude Lambert
Hazel Btortz
Fred Gulvold
Will Foltz
Burr Oak
John Foltz
Lizzie Gross
Freeport
Walter
John Seegmiller
Franklin Prairie
Mra Clem Stortz
Rosanna
Lawrence Thomann
Hattie
Herbert Gross
Ruth Dinger
Mingo
Iowa
Arthur Lennon
McCall
Rosenthal
Lawrence Bolson
Roy
Hazel Stortz
Edward and Larsen
Elizabeth Schroeder
Lillie Sorenson
Axel Quist
Olaf
Nora
Ella Anderson
Elizabeth
Luella Stoskopf
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Pharmacy
The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the original cough syrup trusted for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It warns that imitations exist and urges customers to insist on Foley's at Engbertson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Foley's. Engbertson
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Engbertson
Give the Colt a Chance at Kansas State College
The Kansas State Agricultural College animal husbandry department shows three year old working colts grown with proper care and feed gain more value. Colts raised on farm with typical treatment reach only 125 to 140 dollars, while well cared for animals sell for 250 to 160 dollars more. Dr Mc Campbell says the horse is formed in the first eighteen months and stunting limits development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Husbandry Department
Kansas State Agricultural College
C. W. Mc Campbell
Forage Crops for Pigs Profits and crop choices
Ray A. Gatewood of Kansas State explains spring pigs fed on forage crops like alfalfa rape and clover can yield five times the profit of dry lot feeding. He estimates per hundred gain costs and shows acre net gains for sweet clover rape alfalfa and oats with rape. He notes alfalfa as the lasting staple, rape as emergency, and green rye as fall and spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray A. Gatewood
Kansas State Agricultural College
Planting Corn for the Silo Guides Dense, Labor Choices
The article explains when corn for silage is planted closely for strong plants and forage. It notes no absolute rule, cites experiments showing similar yields with hills or drills, and emphasizes weed control and labor as key factors in choosing spacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Salt as a Fertilizer for Beets and Turnips
A Department of Agriculture report tests common salt as a substitute for potash on various soils. Salt at 425 pounds per acre and 37 percent potash salt at 175 pounds per acre produced similar beet yields, while turnips showed lower potash needs. When included in complete fertilizer, salt increased yields, suggesting 37 percent potash salts can be replaced by common salt for fodder roots, with results not solely due to potassium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Feeding Poultry For Spring Laying
The article notes hens require ample grain and rely on bugs and worms this season. Green feed provides succulence and protein. Care given in winter affects the next six weeks of spring laying. well cared for hens will lay best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Old Cities of Western Asia on Roman Empire Maps
Maps of the Roman empire show western Asia dotted with cities. Byzantium stood at the tip of Europe where Constantinople is today, on the western Bosporus. Chalcedon lay on the eastern side in Thrace. Troy, once marked near the Hellespont, had vanished by the era of the Caesars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Asia
Byzantium
Constantinople
Europe
Bosporus
Thrace
Chalcedon
Sovih
Dardenelles
Hium
Troy
Soap Substitutes in Japan Use Elbow Grease and Seaweed
The article notes soap is a recent import to Japan and people used elbow grease and particles like bean flour rice bran for cleaning. Women historically used seaweed as a shampoo dissolved in warm water to wash hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Avoid Spring Colds and Spring Remedies Ad
Avoid Spring Colds advises using Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and grippe. It promotes the syrup as ready to use with no mixing, priced at $1.00 and sold by druggists. Also touts Burdock Food Bitters for blood and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
King
Burdock
The Aged Prisoner from Land o' Nod
In a Land o' Nod tale, Cicada the grub talks with Tinker Teedle Tee and Billy about near freedom after seventeen years underground. Cicada explains nature will signal his release and he prepares to escape to join his family above ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicada
Tinker Teedle Tee
Elf
Billy
Bo Bum
Tinker
Cienda
Cicada leads call to upper air journey with Nature
Cicada proclaims that no mistake occurs when Nature calls and summons all to an ascent. She claims the moment of great change is imminent and invites others to join and verify the truth upon reaching the upper air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicada
Mother Nature
To Rid Child of Worms Adv for Kickapoo Worm Killer
An advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a laxative candy to expel worms in children. It advises plain food, outdoor activity, early bed, monitoring stools, and continuing lozenges. Price is 25 cents at druggists. It then pivots to a tongue in cheek note about cities marrying off bachelors and maids to outsiders.
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Quick Help for Kidney Ailments
An old advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for dullness backache rheumatism and stiff joints. It promotes Engbertson's Pharmacy as the supplier and ends with a quip about bearing heavy loads if given due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engbertson’s
Keep Your Skin Clear and Healthy with New Life Pills
Promotes a clear complexion by keeping bowels active and regular. Dr King's New Life Pills claim to gently move bowels stimulate the liver cleanse the system and purify the blood. A splendid spring medicine offered at 25 cents by your druggist.
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Ole S. Bidne Estate
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Ole S. Bidne of Decorah township Winneshiek County. Creditors must present demands. those owing debts should make payment to Albert Anfinson, Administrator. Dated Decorah Town May 8 1916. J A Nelson Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Lbert Anfinson
Decorah
Town
J. A. Nelson
Appointment of executor for F. E. Reynolds estate
Notice that B. J. Reynolds has been appointed executor of the estate of F. E. Reynolds, deceased, of Decorah Winneshiek County Iowa. Creditors must present their claims and debtors pay to the executor, dated Decorah Iowa April 30, 1916. Boice and Hook, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Reynolds
Decorah
Winneshiek
B. J. Reynolds
Towa
Boice & Hook
C. J. Tamnes
Notice of Primary Election in Winneshiek County Iowa 1916
Notice to Winneshiek electors that a primary will be held June 5 1916 at regular precincts in Winneshiek County Iowa Decorah polls open 7 AM to 8 PM others 9 AM to 8 PM Parties Republican Democratic Socialist nominate candidates for offices including Governor Secretary of State Railroad Commissioner and multiple county and township positions Delegates to county convention and non partisan judiciary tickets to be elected dated May 16 1916 signed Oscar Winger County Auditor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Congress
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Winneshiek
Oscar Winger
Winneshieknty
BEN BEAR CO INCORPORATION NOTICE IN IOWA
Notice records the incorporation of Ben Bear Co a Decorah Iowa based clothing firm with articles of incorporation detailing object capital stock authorized at 40000 and a twenty year corporate term. It lists directors officers election dates and stockholder meeting rules along with executrix notice for the estate of C J Tamnes in Winneshiek County Iowa dated May 3 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Decorah
Towa
Ed. Bear
Chris, Qually
Adolph Lee
John Alstad
Iowa
Antonia Bear
Alex. Bear
Board of Directors
ED Bear
Chris
Qually
Alex
Bear
F. R. Acres
Atty
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Clay Hill
Old Cities of
Howard T. Knapp
Sampson
Ole S. Bidne
BEN Bear Company
The
BEN Bear CO
State of
United States
Executive Council of
Secretary of State
Hesper Eee
Mary Tamnel
Boice & Hook, Attorneys
J. C. Beard
Decorah, Lowe
Knights Templar
Los Angeles
Cal
Rock Island Lines
Omaha
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Glenn Springs
Salt Lake
San Francisco
HAL. S. Ray
Des Moines
L. R. Schrempf
Decorab
Besseseses
Republican” Office
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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