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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1916

Page

5

Do You Prefer Royal Baking Powder Review

This housekeeper guidance advises choosing a pure baking powder made from cream of tartar derived from grapes over alum or phosphate types. It notes that Royal Baking Powder contains no alum nor phosphate and emphasizes reading label ingredients to verify genuineness.

Community Notes From Cresco and Surrounding Towns

Ralph Schild visited the dentist in Cresco last Saturday. Residents from Goth and Ridgeway visited Cresco for shopping and calling. Trappers await December 1 to begin fur work. Various locals hosted callers, attended socials, and helped with farm chores. Widespread activity includes church services, W M S meetings, and family visits. The scene ends with a joyful trip by Billy the cream hauler and a continued effort toward community gatherings.

Ralph Schild Cresco Albert Mzik Tom Kittelson Bert Butz L. T. Fosse Ridgeway Winfield Kratz Mike Kratz C. Schild Tuesda Carl Haakenson A. P. Pfister Alfred Peter Will Kuntz W. FB. Wiedeman Roy Steckle Charley Kuntz Goth Oscar Moe Mesdames Allen and Griffith George Schamel Decorah W. C. Lang Waterloo Thevangelical Church Grand Rapids Erment Watthauer Frank Kuntz PF. Bertossa John Aegerter W. C. Lange W. A. Seholer Jacob Hornberger Will Wagner Merry Billy Minnesota Wisconsin

Ridgeway Notes Busy Weekend Social Roundup

Ridgeway residents and visitors fill pages with calls to Cresco Decorah Calmar and Fayette. Many locals drive to Des Moines Postville Sioux City Omaha and Des Moines for events and affairs.

Frankville News Roundup November 1916 Rural Happenings

Local notes from Frankville and nearby towns recount visits by residents to Decorah Postville Ossian Ravena and Monona. Mention of a pneumonia illness, a township board meeting, an auction on the Beard farm, Hallowe'en party activities, a peddler incident, a Republican rally, school entertainment program, and WCTU gathering in Burr Oak with multiple attendees and speakers.

Opfer Waukon Roy Kneeskern Post Chris Waters Pintyre McClintock Minneapolis Jim Ewing Ole Walby Ole Samuelson Lena Decorah Hattie Lower Paw Topel Monona Henry Haver Winnshage County Sherman Bollman Billa Letchford Wallace Waters Decp Janie Lyons DeWitt Killam Sanborn K. V. Ferris Harriet Jof Francis Padden G. B. Webster Clair Elliott Ossian Glen Hagen Lynn Crawford Fred Waters Ammi Smith Altha Daubney Geo. Wolf J. A. Peck Chester L. C. Spaun Harold Hazel Meikle Waterloo C W. Pilgrim Clem Pilgrim Walter Pilgrim Irvin Hughes Equity Societies Masonic Hall Des Moines Farlham Sam Beckett Robinson Clifford Clayton Geo. A. Waters New Albin G. D. Bollman Clause van van Wey Kville Masonic Halls C. N. Houck E. J. Hook Mr. Nelson H. P. Nicholson J. Moore Oscar Winger Chas, Johnson G. N. Haugen Myron Hartley Marion Frederick John Jones Grant Barthell Ruth Howe Dayton Niehaus Helen Rotz C. F. Pye Burr Oak R. H. Waters Healey Gene Birdsell Rev. Healey C. H. Waters T. Dreier Rob Ray Phil. Brouillet Tom Bollman Cynthia DeWitt Evelyn Bernice Brouillet

Local residents report travels and farm activity in Ravena region

November 6 1916 notes show Bill Kipp, Ben Eimers, Otto Schneeberger and many neighbors making short trips to Waterloo Ossian Decorah Postville Red Oak and Cresco. Husking advances, barn building by Feirfeil crew for Henry Miller, and visits among Lansing Kuhse and Barthelme families mark a busy rural week.

Bill Kipp Waterloo John Duvee Ossian Ben Eimers Calmar Tilla Ness Otto Schneeberger Alvin Meyer Babe Julius Brown Henry Miller Will Boeckman Louis Bernatz P. Barthelme, Jr Feirfeil Festina Swen Towson Ole Moe Red Oak Clarence Meyer Ed. Sauerssig Postville Mrs. Brandt A. Meyers Mr. Reinecke Will Kuhse Fred Etteldorf A. P. Etteldorf Philip Barthelme, Sr Herman Lansing Joe Henry Celia Christ Fisher John Brown Martha Brown Cresco Kessel Fred Anteed Lawler George Balk Martha Mary Lillie Garden Nordness Geo. Bakken Washington Prairie Joe Broghammer

Two Christmas Presents for the Price of One

The Youths Companion and McCall's Magazine offer a two for one deal priced at 2 dollars and 10 cents. The Youths Companion is described as a leading weekly for entertainment and progress reports, while McCall's is noted as a popular fashion magazine. The package includes 52 issues of 1917 The Companion plus 1916 issues, 12 McCall's fashion numbers for 1917, a 15 cent dress pattern, and a selection option with a 2 cent stamp. Subscriptions are to The Youths Companion office in Boston. Mr Bentley is cited for photographing snow crystals.

Youth's Companion McCall’s McCall’s Magazine America McCall Youths Companion St. Paul St Boston Mass Decorah

Lookout for chained colds and serious illness warnings

When colds recur and linger you risk chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. Cure early with Chamberlain's Remedy trusted by thousands and priced a quarter. Sold by R A Engbertson.

Chamberlain R. A. Engbertson

Kendallville Notes Mix Visits and Local Meetings

Kendallville residents host guests from Ridgeway Cresco Spring Grove and Harmony. The Kendallville L A S plans a November 15 meeting at the W C Fifield home. A local wedding Ralph Hunter and Stella Wallace takes place in Cresco with plans to stay nearby.

Cornelia Barnes Stewart Clink Grandma Ellingson Ole Ellingson Christina Hoiness Ed. Hoiness Harmony Miss Hovey Ridgeway Ellingson Harrison Culbert Cresco Edson Eddy Kendallville L. A. S W. C. Fifield Johnson Rawleigh Co L. A Grange Hall Nicholoss Stockman Clifford Eddy E. E. Eddy Arthur G. W. Dasham Canton Bert Yates W. C. Peckham Albion Peckham Montana Florence Bents Mrs. Haas Jennie James Orleans Kendallville L. A

Public school bonds for Burr Oak district sale details

Public notice announces bids for Independent School District No 8 Burr Oak Winneshiek Iowa bonds totaling 1800 dollars in 200 dollar denominations. Interest five percent paid semi annually, maturing from 1919 to 1927 with principal at Burr Oak Savings Bank. Bids due November 25 1916. Charles Dawley president and Alice Price secretary.

Court House Decorah Burr Oak Township Winneshiek County Towa Burr Oak Savings Bank Burr Oak Iowa Charles Dawley Alice Price

Foley Kidney Pills Bring Relief for Back Pain in Alabama

Mrs. Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama reports severe back pain and impaired mobility. She credits Foley Kidney Pills with removing the pain and restoring ability to stand. The advertisement mentions rheumatic pains swollen ankles backache stiff joints and sleep disturbance from disordered kidneys and bladder trouble. Engbertson's Pharmacy carries the product.

Anna Byrd Tuscumbia Ala Foley Engbertson’s Adv

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