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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
9
Baking powders based on alum or phosphate are cheaper than Royal Baking Powder which uses cream of tartar derived from grapes. Alum powders vary in leavening strength and can ruin cakes, wasting costly ingredients. Royal Baking Powder yields finer food and saves costs in the end.
In Ossian and surrounding towns, residents report visits to Decorah, Calmar, Postville, and McGregor. Weddings, family illness, and a death mark a week of community events with numerous callers from Castalia, Mason City, Ridgeway, and beyond. The note about Berget Helgeson’s passing concludes the item.
In Calmar on November 20 1916 residents report visitors including Mrs H H Wangsness and Miss Cecil Kampmann Decorah visitors stop by local homes. Mrs FE A Ellingson Ridgeway bought the Joseph Slebiska home for 4500 dollars. Alberts of Decorah attends a funeral for his sister.
A Reading of community notices lists travel, visits, and business from Spillville and nearby towns. Events include weddings, arrivals from Cedar Rapids Mason City Decorah Calmar Jamestown and Protivin, with dances at Fisher's hall and a Nov 30 1916 date. Edward Ptachek and Cecilie Green wed at St Wenceslaus Church.
Mrs E O Irwin of New Kensington Pa reports her son Edwin suffered croup until using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says it gave relief and kept sleepless nights to a minimum when used as directed. For sale by R A Engbertson. Advertisement.
November 21 1916 decorah centennial edition details neighborhood visits sales and farewells. entries mention Dan i Daniels caller, visits to Will Wiltgen Rae Runkle and Amanda Lennon families, court in Decorah, illness of Raymond Itgen, Ed Ove business trip to St Louis, and many social calls. Thanksgiving services planned at Lutheran church with dinner, plus Christian Endeavor gathering at H Rowe home. Remains of Willie Look brought to Hesper for funeral service led by Rev. O Hutchins.
Local updates include returns from Chicago Rochester and St Paul travelers. Births marriages and family visits are reported including a baby girl in Cartersville and engagements for Edward Kurash and Clara Fisher. Residents Mrs P J Huber and Edward Budke recoveries noted. visitors and social calls listed in brief notices.
November 21, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nelson visit at W P Nelson s. Mrs. Elmer Griswold spending days at H C Rowe home. Miss Lillie Rolfs has luncheon with Miss Victoria Humph er. Mrs Ralph Reen of Lenora visits Ole Molstad. Miss Marie Antrim of Mabel weekend with Geo Wells. Vernice Darrington visiting Mrs Clarence Rolfshus. Etta Harkness of Mabel with Ole Molstad. Mr and Mrs Chas Smith and children guests at Ralph Fawcett home Sunday. Rev C Hutchins went to Highland Minn Saturday and returned. Mrs Emil Hellum and Mrs Frank Smith hosted Cemetery Association at Lutheran church parlors last Wednesday.
Mrs. Anna Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama says Foley Kidney Pills removed back hurt and helped swelling rheumatic pains and sleep disturbance from disordered kidneys. Ads also tout Doan's Regulats and Dean's Ointment for itching and skin woes with prices and local pharmacy references.
Local residents and visitors include M. P. Riggs in Decorah, Lynne McEwen visiting town, H. M. Peterson of Charlotte buying cattle, and M. V. Harvey's auction on the Geo. Bucknam farm. Lawrence Kobinger from South Dakota visits relatives, Eva Hursh returns from Newburg, Hazel Bernhard returns from Manson, and John Kneeskern acts as Waters estate appraiser in Postville.
Promotional slip invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The offer requests name and address for delivery.
A local retailer promotes its j headquarters for underwear union suits pajamas and night robes with a strong guarantee on every purchase. The ad emphasizes quality and avoids shoddy merchandise.
Job posting for a maid at Decorah Hospital seeking in person applications during morning hours. No further details provided.
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