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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
7
Tinker Teedle Tee observes an ant cleaning its dirt hoard with a comb like legs while Billy Be By Bo Rum watches. Another ant aids washing and grooming as the pair progress toward the queen’s palace guided by sentinel ants.
A summary of visits and gatherings around Freeport Decorah and Clay Hill includes Thomas Malk and Oscar Landsrud visiting Freeport friends, Roya and Albert Lane calling in Decorah, Cora Dickinson at Decorah Study Center, Merry Delaney staying with home folks in Cresco, and many others attending church meetings, dances, and social events. The week includes marriages Will Boeckman and Nora Floody and multiple community updates from December 1915.
SES Pho Dhhs S reports a week of snow frost and cold weather. Neighbors Oscar Erickson and family visited Harry Erickson. Pearl and Gladys Foss hosted a small ball at the Iverson home. Lars Anderson called at Iversons. Norman Erickson and Elvin Iverson visited N Narveson. Life insurers Swenson and Dahl were in the vicinity. Many turkeys and chicks will be slaughtered for Thanksgiving. Lizzie Severson Blum and Violet Severson visited N C Narveson. Anne Foss and daughters Pearl and Gladys visited John Olson's home.
The article describes handsaw production from cast steel ingots through rolling into sheets cutting into strips. Teeth are punched, then hardened in oil, tempered, hammered, ground, and set by bending alternate teeth, with precision work to ensure straightness and uniform density.
A surgeon advised hospital nurses to persuade their male relatives to wear hygienic suspenders. He argues standard braces put strain on the chest and shoulders, causing stooping. He notes German army braces are double at the back and front with separate straps, distributing load to the shoulders.
A reflective piece contrasts youthful confidence with midlife doubt, suggesting personal trajectories from leader potential to modest success. The Ohio State Journal comment highlights a satirical view of ambition, ending with a cartoonish ad urging readers to try Dean's Ointment for eczema and skin itching.
Mrs. Claire Emery is on the sick list. Allen's children have a Shethand pony. Clarence Anderson went to Dakota on business last week. Mrs. Christ Koeh had dental work in Ossian this week. Mr and Mrs Geo Allen and thirteen spent Sunday at Roe Runkle's. Amanda Ginapp is staying at Rae Bunkle's for a few days.
A reader from Victoria New York reports relief from stomach distress after meals and headaches using Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad notes bowel regulation and improved wellbeing within weeks and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for impure blood and sluggish liver at one dollar.
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