Local notices detail ads and services in Decorah region
Subscriptions outside Winneshiek County and to foreign countries including Canada and Mexico are $2.00 per year in advance. Advertisers are offered the best means of promoting the Winneshiek county region. Legal advertisements at legal rates. Local ads ten cents per line first insertion, five cents for each subsequent insertion. Office locations and names listed for attorney and merchants.
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Winneshiek County
Canada
Mexico
Regie
Standard Telephone
County social notes highlight Cresco visits and local events
Miss Millie and Nellie Orum visit Cresco and many locals travel for visits, church, and confirmations. The notice lists numerous names, family gatherings, a Halloween sociable, school activities, and a forthcoming wedding between Beatha Peterson and Will Olson.
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Belle Leece
Chicago
G. M. Shoemaker
Gordon Bowers
Cresco
Glen Bowers
M. C. Libbey
Beulah
Dorothy Schuetz
Roy Libbey
Rosetta Jenson
Ruth Putnam
Nettie Gunderson
Decorah
Isabella
Esther Josvanger
Clara
Hans Iverson
Otto Gunderson
Ole Linde
Omaha
Julius Linde
Nick Schuetz
M.O. Libbey
Anita Johnson
Epworth League
Rosetta Jessin
Norma
Christian Owen
Joyce Kirsehman
Lnigh
Ida Josvanger
Oswal Orum
John Jordal
George
Frank
Andrew
Henry Hornberger
Lake Benton
J. W. Griffith
Elmore
Minn
Ralph Griffith
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hallowe'en
Hopperstad & Brekke's
Winter Arrival and Local Visits Across Decorah and Ossian
Winter has appeared with several visits and calls across Decorah Ossian Waukon Postville and Rockford. Frank Lansing stays at Ossiart Anton Anderson visits Decorah August Lansing visits Waukon Clare Arbogast decorah calls on Will Kuhse’s Clare Arbogast works for Regina Lansing in Decorah. Dean’s Regulars advertised as easy on the stomach 25e at all drug stores.
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Frank Lansing
Ossiart
Anton Anderson
Decorah
August Lansing
Waukon
Lewis Gronlie
Knut ‘Towson
Clare Arbogast
Wenzel Lansing
Sanerssig
Postville
Will Kuhse
Fred Rathbun
Ossian
Eber DeCoy
Herman Lansing
Celia
Joe
Andrew Barthelma
Babe
P. Barthelme
Dean’s
Local callers report from Decorah area
A. G. Deunavold and Adolph Johnson were callers at Peterson's and a local business in Decorah. G. A. Gjere was a business caller in Decorah today. H. T. Arneson bought stock in the vicinity last Saturday. Ernest Thune and Henry Sherdahl were business callers in Decorah Thursday. October 23, 1916.
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Mattie Peterson
Mabel
Harold Olson
Lawrence Bentley
G. Ellestad
Allamakee
Gyda Brunsvold
Decorah
Valder College
C. F. Ambli
Oscar Simonson
Martin Arneson
Ryder
N. D
A. G. Deunavold
Erning
Adolph Johnson
Cheap sewage plant adapts farm waste for village use
A Town engineering bulletin explains a simple cheap septic tank and aerated pebble filter for rural homes. The system, costing 50 to 60 dollars, uses a 3 by 5 foot tank, a sand covered pebble filter, and drain tile lining, tested successfully on a farm near Iowa State College.
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New Town
C. S. Nichols
Iowa State College
Armenia Crown Claims Stir Over Historic Royal Line
The article traces Armenian royal pretenders from the medieval king who died in Paris in 1393 to later claimants led by Arch bishop Khorian. It notes his English support and failed Cyprus restoration bid, plus marriages linking to English nobility and Miles de Nosrois, with future royal ties hinted. Also mentions London Globe, a plant rise to 11 million HP by 1912, and a Hikoshima zinc factory hiring 2,500 workers.
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Armenia
Paris
Guy de Lusignan
Khorian
England
Cyprus
Victor Hugo
Miles de Nosrois
Marie de Lusignan
Jerusalem
London Globe
Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Adverts Prevent Spread
Don’t let skin troubles spread. Trivial blemishes can warn of serious diseases. Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment stops eczema progress and heals pimples blotchy red and scaly skin. Antiseptic action kills germs and prevents spread. For cold sores or chapped hands Dr Hobson’s Eezema Ointment offers relief. At your dist 50e Ady.
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Dr. Hobson
Modern warships as self contained cities and weapons
Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee portrays battleships as self supporting, multi role ships with their own police, courts, sanitation, water, ice, laundry, hospital and pharmacy services, communication networks, power generation, and vast supplies. He ranks them among evolving grand ships combining hotel, city, and commonwealth features with formidable combat capabilities.
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Commonwealth
Charles D. Sigsbee
Maine
Uncle Sam
Sigsbee
United States Navy
A Strange Case and Health Panacea Claims
A testimonial from Clarinda Iowa describes a long recovery from dropsy after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The ad touts its restorative power for female ailments, urges readers to buy or send 50 cents for trial tablets, and promotes The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser for sex questions and health guidance.
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Clarinda
Jona
17Th
Main Sts
Iowa
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Lovalids’ Hotel
Changing Style in Navy Recruitment Across States
The article notes a shift from sail to steam and a rising average age among sailors. It argues young enlistees gain discipline and mechanical skills, influencing broader naval support, with strong representation from the middle west beyond the coast.
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Middle West
New York Times
Iowa governor issues 1916 election proclamation text
A state proclamation announces a constitutional amendment to be voted on November 7 1916. It seeks to repeal article two section seven and align state elections with federal presidential election timing. Governor Clarke signs with the Great Seal. Secretary Allen attests. A Nebraskan inventor unveils a party line device to identify listening subscribers after eleven years of tests.
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United States
General Assembly
G. W. Clarke
W. 8. Allen
No More Backache For Her Mrs J M Gaskill Etna Green
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing severe back ache and toe pain and says the remedy provides safe relief for kidney and bladder troubles distributed by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
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J. M. Gaskill
Etna Green
Ind
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
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K. Bailey & Son, Inc
West Water Street
E. R. Acres
Ben Bear Block
Decorah, Towa
SouKur
Optician
Sorah
Towa
HEXOM
Citizens Bank
Rubert E. Conrad
Daubney
A. J. Daly, M. D
Tasreen Clothing Store
Cc. Hoeg, M. D
Aitizens Eihines Bank
M.D. Jrwell
Rzcinski
Urban & Urban, Osteopathic Physicians
Harriette B. Amy
Decorah Aver Ees Ouctin
Hou
H F. Barthell
Justice of the Peace
West ft'Na National Bank
Attorney At Law
Bromley
Decorm
W. ™ Stranp
E. P. Johnson Building
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Factory
Otto Dakhjelm
Lutheran Publishing House
Tebiahers
Petatere
Main Street
Idwa
Ben Bear
Metail
Iiny
Mot & Co
General Merchants
Water
Washington Sts
K. I. Haugen
General Merchant
Geeta
Cloa
West Water Strah
Phoebe Lincoln
River St
Adams Seed Company
Marsh Bldg
W. Water St. Decorah
County News
Ridgeway
Millie
Nellie Orum
R. Ernest
Prof. Jones
Strawberry Point
Henry Kittleson
J. W. Bissell
Waterloo
M. E
Sloan
Irene Grindeland
Perry Sampson
Henry Hanson
Amos Thorson
Henry Sherdahl
Spring Grove
Arnold Peterson
Hesper
Hattie
Julia Olson
Worth County
J. J. Strinmoen
Ruth Seim
Highland Church
Beatha Peterson
Martin Peterson
Will Olson
Bucyrus
Ravena
Highlandville
New Bulletin
Hikoshima
Japan
Court of Justice
State OF
King
the Adams Seed CO
Marsh Building
DR. Clark
Republican
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
Pea Vernon
M. J. Soukup
Calmar Township
Union Prairie Church
Deering
John Deere
Oliver
Hayes
Concord Harness
Col
C. B. Goodno
Geo. E. Yarwood
B. J. McKay
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