Local Social Notes from CALMAR Area November 7 1916
CALMAR notes list residents visiting relatives and guests from Decorah Ossian New Hampton Charles City and Albert Lea. A Y P S social sits in the church basement. First masquerade dance of the season planned at Frana opera house. Miss Theresa Wangsness returns from Eyota Minn. to Decorah and other visitors are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Davidson
Decorah
A. G. Olson
Macie Vance
Ossian
G. Painton
Y. P
August Klatt
New Hampton
Kolaas
Hattie Nelson
Charles City
Frana Opera House
Theresa Wangsness
Eyota
Minn
Lloyd Ernst
Edgar Clement
Washington Prairie
L. A
Cecil Kampmann
George Kampmann
Maria
Lena Sandager
L. A. Wangsness
Gustav Moen
Albert ‘Lea
Klein
Spillville
Samuelson
John Roverud
Maria Sandager
LaCrosse
Wis
C. Ramberg
Harry Twedell
Josephine Uher
Prairie du Chien
Fuska
Lechner
Theodore Twedt
Minnesota
Twedt
Dick Wheatman
Ole Barlow
Fristad
Joseph Flaskerud
Almond Wheatman
A. Haugen
Miss Haugen
John Logsdon
Monona
H. Logsdon
Rose Hurdler
Stacyville
W. Hallman
Haugsness
Annie
W. D. Gross
Rev. T. Fegtly
Children's Home Association
R. T. Robinson
A. Bolger
Reader
Delaney
Olson
Severson
Troy
Idaho
Aakre
J. N. Headington
A. K. Sweitzer
D. H. Leach
World wide wireless chain nears completion with Marconi plants
The Japanese Funabashi station linked to Koko Head and San Francisco expanding a global network. Describes transpacific hops from Japan to Hawaii and to the U S mainland, with plans toward Singapore and Alexandria and noting the power of 300 kilowatt transmitters across thirteen 400 foot towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi Wireless
Funabashi
Yokohama
Marconi
Koko Head
Hawaii
Imperial Chain
Japan
New York City
Edward J. Nally
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America
San Francisco
Petrograd
Carnarvon
Wales
Clifden
Ireland
Atlantic
Cape Glace
Belmar
N. J
United States
Bolinas Bay
Marconi Company
Oahu Island
Vladivostok
Russia
China
Orient
Singapore
Malay Peninsula
Bengalore
Mysore
India
Oden
Arabia
Alexandria
Egypt
Aden
Carparvon
Europe
North America
Africa
Whch
Sayville
Neuen
Germany
Cull the Pullets for Profitable Flocks
A Farm and Home feature by T. Z. Richey argues to retain only strong pullets and market weaker ones. He lists backward growth, poor feathering, deformities, and dullness as disqualifying traits, noting better egg yield from a selective cull. An anecdote about strawberry-picking boys and mosquito veils closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm and Home
T. Z. Richey
Precision in Ball Bearing Parts Measured by Multi Indicator
A Popular Science description explains a multi indicator used to gauge ball bearing parts with extreme precision. The device features a hardened steel base, a standard, and a dial reading thousandths of an inch. Small work movements near the fulcrum cause amplified dial deflections for tiny tolerances.
Sure Recipe for Eggs from Spring Feeding and Green Fodder
Regimmers in poultry-keeping explain why hens lay steadily in spring when green feed and exercise are abundant. Winter feeding with cabbage beets alfalfa clover sprouts oats and pumpkins boosts laying. Store crops properly and avoid moldy green feed to protect fowls.
Oldest English dining club the Dilettanti founded in 1734
The London Chronicle recalls the Dilettanti founded by Sir Francis Dashwood in 1734 as England s oldest dining club. Original members included Lord Sandwich whose fame spread via a famed bread order. Since 1784 they dine monthly first Sundays February through July at Grafton Galleries housing their picture collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lolder
Dilettanti Club
Francis Dashwood
Lord Sandwich
Dilettanti
Grafton Galleries
London Chronicle
Dublin Castle History Through the Centuries
The piece traces Dublin Castle from its 1204 royal origins under King John through successive enhancements by Henry III and later rulers. It notes additions such as a hall and glass windows, with the Duke of Clarence funding improvements during his viceroyate, while the London Standard alludes to a massive Bible compilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
John
Henry III
Ireland
Duke of Clarences
Edward II
London Standard
Local notes from Decorah and surrounding towns in 1916
A dense roster of visits and travel through Decorah Calmar Ridgeway and Cresco. Residents and visitors including J J Haug Mrs John Hrushka Clemence Herold J Zoulek James Benn Mike Koblishka and many more frequent area towns and weddings are announced with occasional farming and business trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Haug
Decorah
John Hrushka
Clemence Herold
Stella Klimesh
George Huber
Ed. Ptachek
Calmar
John
Gust Meyer
Anna Swehla
Gilmartin
Frank Krysan
Anna Hron
Frances Swehla
John Huber
Ridgeway
Josephine Kapinos
Anton Balik
Cresco
Robert Klimesh
Chas. Wagner
Frank Martinek
Peter Soukup
Waucoma
Will Wagner
Hutchinson
Elgin
Frank Kapinos
Sunny. , Jr
Chlan
J. J. Jirak
Albert
Jackson Junction
Frank Novak
Little Turkey
Clara Mikesh
Near Protivin
Caroline Hrushka
Mary Swestka
A. G. Fisher
James Koshatka
Will Smith
Old Mission
Cibuzar
Skoda
Lawler
James Kovarik
Mary
Walter
A. C. Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Taylor-Swarde
Neuzil
Fort Atkinson
Jos
Benesh
Frank Kovarik
James J
Edw. Nockels
Martha Poshusta
Margaret Balek
Mary Kuhn
Sisters’ Academy
Carl Gulbrandson
Adeline Mikesh
Mikesh
Joseph Junko
Emma Zoulek
Will Swarde
Lula Taylor
St. Wenceslaus
Swarde
Frank Poshusta
James Frana
Calmar J
Srey Centennial Community Notes and Visits
Srey Centennial daily record lists residents improving boisterous activity with several visits and social events. Notable items include Mrs C O Daniels feeling better, Rae Runkle husking for Chas Daniels, and Elmer Rosa family spending Sunday in Ossian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Daniels
Rae Runkle
Chas. Daniels
Elmer Rosa
Ossian
H. Daniels
L. D. Burrows
S. Theodore Threadson
Madison
Centennial
Winfred
Addie Duff
George Allen
Winn
Frankville
Frank Bushman
Wesley
Etta Stevens
Youman
Henry
Amanda Ginapp
Fred Westphal
Conover News and Local Builders Activity
DSO Subh4 ded November 7 1916. Frankel of Chicago visits Clear Lake on business. Mary Reverud and Bertha James visit Decorah. Albert Sobolik and son Eddie rebuild front and add siding at Conover store. George Cummings and H B Frankel visit Locust and Mrs Thomas home. children stayed with Joe Mikesh in Decorah. Concrete tile curing guidance included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nf. B. Frankel
Chicago
Clear Lake
Mary Reverud
Bertha James
Spillville
Decorah
Albert Sobolik
Eddie
Conover
Geo. Cummings
H. B. Frankel
Mrs. Thomas
Joe Mikesh
Efficient Trusteeship Through Your Will Offered By Bank
The bank offers to act as Executor and Trustee under wills without charges until duties begin, often costing less than individual trustees and providing bonds for protection. Winneshiek County State Bank Decorah advertises as Trustee Under Deeds Wills and Agreements. A health ad for Burdock Blood Bitters promotes a 35 year market bottle at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe
Winneshiek County State Bank
Decorah
Advantage of Low Subscription Price Before November 1 1916
Due to higher print paper costs The Republican and The Evening Times announce a subscription raise to 4.00 a year starting November 1 1916. Current rates of 3.00 for The Republican and 2.00 for The Evening Times remain offered if paid by November 1 1916 with payments accepted through January 1 1918. Cedar Rapids Iowa urges remittance now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Evening Times
Republican and Times
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Men Feel Tired Too
Overwork toll on men noted with fatigue and low energy. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as quick acting boosters, with Eng Bertson's Pharmacy listed as the ad point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Ady
When Changing Name of Vessel
A vessel seeking a name change must prove no debts or imputations against its name in any port it frequents to prevent aliasing. The text notes vanity may be its own reward and that the process is an artistic chore to be almost entertaining.
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Pittsburgh Press
Jane Macpherson
Old Dining Club
Dublin Castle
County News
Ed, Allen
Ronald
Geo. Allen
Stella Threndson
Nejie Daniels
John Griebel
Christ Heckman
Emma
Friedoline Heiman
Henry Heiman
Bert Daniels
A. M. Jones
F. F. Jones
Equity Dance
Orrie Stevens
Earl and
Jesse
Harry Barker
Freeport
Srey Centennial
Anna Daniela
Town City
Herman Lange
Elda
Peck
S. Warn
Roger Delaney
Harry Youngblood
James Hallman
Dubuque
Ankre and Son
Springwater
Clark Tillinghast
Pleasant
G. H. Kirkland
Brickner
FE. Drew
Miss Drew
Dso
George Shaw Cook
Christian Science
Grand Opera House
Citizens Savings Bank
Iowa
Home OF Sound Banking
Bear ’S
I. H. Conigisky
Optometrist
DR. Conrad
H. W. Ridge
Conigisky
Pacific Coast
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