Auto Trip Glimpses Yosemite From 1915 Wanderings
G R Baker recounts a two week journey from Fresno to Yosemite in August 1915, detailing desert roads, Tehachapi Pass, Kern City, Madera and Mariposa forests, and a dramatic glacier point sunset. He describes toll roads, sky high canyons, Camp Curry, and the Wawona hotel, noting costs, friction with local river authorities, and the grand canyon-like views as the party explores Yosemite and Glacier Point with his wife and daughters. He closes as a Winneshiek native now in Los Angeles, praising the trip and the park’s majesty.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Republican
Yosemite
Hugh Parker
Fayette
Frances Jenkins
Mason City
Lester Davis
Self
Mojave
Desert
Tehachapie Pass
Bakersfield
San Joaquin Valley
Fresno
Ofand
Kern
England
Winneshiek
Madera
Wawona
P. O
Maraposa
Glacier Point
National Biscuit Co
Curry
Brudder
Dis
Signal Dome
Mother
Inspiration Point
Bridal Veil Falls
Shepherds of Old
Golden State
Roosters
Boosters
G. R. Baker
West 52Nd Place
New Observation Sleeping Car Service To Pacific Coast
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will start through observation sleeping car service from Sioux City Mitchell and Aberdeen to the Pacific North Coast on a September date. Trains depart Sioux City at 7 00 P M and Mitchell at 12 50 midnight, linking with the Columbian at Aberdeen to reach Butte Missoula Seattle and Tacoma. The cars feature a smoking room sleeping sections a library lounge and an observation platform. Reservations and details available from local agents at 34 2.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Institute
Sioux City
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Pacific North Coast
Butte
Missoula
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Milwaukee
America
Chicago,ilwaukee
Burdock Blood Bitters Advertisement Claim
An old remedy ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for general fatigue headaches and stomach unease. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist about the product priced at $1.00.
Billy Be By Bo Bum Learns Ants' Busy City Tale
Billy Be By Bo Bum sits under an apple tree munching a molasses cookie as his collie Fuzzy Wuz causes play and a cookie is eaten by ants. A tiny elf Tinker Teedle Tee explains ants run a busy city underground, gathering food building homes caring for children and more.
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Billy
Bo Bum
Fuzzy Wuz
Fuzzy
Tinker Teedle Tee
Merry Little Elf
Green Forest
Billy Boy
Tinker
Grumble
Crosspatch Town
County News Highlights From Sept 13 1915
County News columns report juror Henry Meier in Waukon and multiple visits by residents to Postville Ossian Castalia and nearby towns. Notable items include sales and purchases of land and livestock, house renovations, births, visitors to circuts like the W C T U, and a fair attendance at Waukon with families traveling and social events noted.
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Henry Meier
Waukon
Dr. Kiesau
Postville
R. WH. Waters
Trvin Hughes
John Swenson
Ossian
T. J. Crawford
Roy Britain
Harry Harvey
Castalia
Chas, Miller
Dr. Nash
Rev. Healey
Rose Stock
Fritz Drier’s
Earl Hammel
Clark Sherman
Dorothy Russell
Lewie Rckward
Frank Tuller
Glen McMillan
Lottie Pilgrim
Sam Waters, Jr
Bethel
Chris Waters
Waukon Fair
C. H. Waters
Kenneth
Glen Letchford
Strawberry Point
Mike Fitzpatrick
J. J. van Wey
Claude van Wey
Pleasant Ridge
Milton
Monroe
Wis
H. Waters
Lima
Harold Spaun
Hans Stegen
Ruth
Hazel Meikle
Glenwood Caves
Bert Livingood
Flora Hubbell
Daisy Kneeskern
Irvin Hughes
Clifford
Cumberland
St. Paul
Minn
Walter Kneeskern
Lydia Padden
Hughes
Sherman Bollman
Bletchford
Daisy van Wey
Chas. Flatland
Ernest Ean
Jim Pever
Ole Samuelson
Francis Padden
Dubuque
Francis
Jennie DeWitt
Havel Meikle
Geneva Waters
Alma Leer
Rachel Birdsell
Hattie Lower
W. W. Hubbell
Washington Prairie
Roma Padden
G. E. Merrill
Herbie
Waterloo
Merlet
HW. Waters
RW. Carter
L. C. Spa
Leora Letchford
Ida Bollman
Teo. Healey
Sloan's Ointment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Advert says Sloan's ointment relieves neuralgia rheumatism neuritis toothache sprains and other pains by drawing in fresh blood and dissolving congestion. Claims instant relief from sore spots with rapid circulation increase. Price 25c or 1.00 bottle. advert suggests value and fast effect.
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Sloan
Sloan's
Clay Hill Silo Construction and Visits Reported
September 1 1015 on Clay Hill farm Joe Rastetter is erecting a new silo. Dr Leonard called at John Bar thell’s Saturday. Axel Quist of Riverbend spent Sunday with Olaf Anderson.
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Anna Anderson
Harry Skinner
Lizzie Williams
Spillville
Fred Sorenson
Riverbend
Hans Sorenson
Clay Hill
Louise Williams
Tom Hogan
Dubuque
Wm. Malls
Clem Stortz
Franklin Prairie
A. L. Tyler
Elizabeth
Hattie Gross
Sewing Club
Luella Stoskopf
Decorah
Mrs. Gross
Marie Broghammer
Canoe Valley
Stella
Phoebe Sorenson
Hager Delaney
Freeport
Willie Williams
Kate O'Malley
Sam Tolstad
John Blaess
G. T. Pearson
W. B. Teeskotter
Ossian
John Kraby
Mr. Teeskotter
Joe Rastetter
Dr. Leonard
John Barthell
Axel Quist
Olaf Anderson
Cough Cure Endorsed by W. V. Harner
A Montpelier Indiana resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stating it equals all others and has never failed to give prompt relief. The maker urges readers to try the medicine during a cold and see its effectiveness, noting it is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
W. V. Harner
Montpelier
Ind
Ady
Kendallville News Briefs Report River Flood Storms and Local Happenings
The Kendallville area reports the river out of banks and rising after a severe storm with heavy rain lightning and hail. Local residents include Rev Hill sam Moore Wendell Todd and Burton Stephenson traveling or visiting. Community events feature a lemonade social a church gathering and visits by residents to Cresco Milton Milford and Mt. Vernon. Families move in undergo illness and celebrate birthdays as local activities and farm work continue amid showers and threshing.
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Rev. Hill
Sam Moore
Decorah
Wendell Todd
la Crosse
Burton Stephenson
Sheriff Ellingson
Abbie Nelson
Kitty Clink
Milford
Camelia Oil Company
Davis
W. A. Clink
Gee Grain
Walter Daskam
Pollitt
Cresco
Dave Easler
L. A
Fremont
Gus Anderson
Kendallville L. A. S
Ada Young
Grange Hall
Linda Elliott
Max
Win
Howard
Bert Yates
G. W. Dasham
Canton
Miner
Max Daskam
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Myrtie Miner
Elmo Stephenson
Ed, Miner
Gladys
Adah
Spencer
Kenmare
N. D
Vocal Instruction Offered by Miss Hierleid at 501 East Broadway
Miss Helen Hierleid, alumna of St Olaf College and Northwestern music schools, will teach vocal lessons this season in Grand Prairie Seminary Onarga Tl. For terms and hours inquire at 501 East Broadway. A good name keeps its lustre in the dark.
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Helen Hierleid
St. Olaf College
Northwestern University Schools of Music
Grand Prairie Seminary
Onarga
East Broadway
Why 15 Decorah Firm Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement
A Decorah baker Mr Stoskopf praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and frequent secretions after two years of trouble. He reports back and loins pain, work disruptions, and relief from the remedy, recommending it to others. Price shown and dealer availability noted. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Adv.
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Doan
Pleasant Township Social Notes September 13 1915
Rainy Sunday keeps plans light as residents report visits and gatherings across Pleasant Township. Olga Iverson travels from Decorah for a country week. several families, including the Iverson, Valle, Foss, and Ellingson households, share Sunday visits and short calls. Springwater service postponed due to rain. Roy Levi returns from seasonal work with Christ Lurans.
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Springwater
Roy Levi
Christ Lurans
T. Iverson
Pearl
Theodore
Elvin Iverson
Valle
A. J. Foss
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Go See What I Have Felt Feet In Odor Warning Ad
Barker's Antiseptic promises 15 second odor knockdown. For sale by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbert son, Adv. The lines invite readers to observe and compare foot odor while promoting a deodorizing product in a period style advertisement.
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Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Interstate Power seeks Calmar transmission line franchise
Official notice from the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners informs Winneshiek County residents that Interstate Power Company seeks a franchise to erect pole lines wires towers and fixtures for electric lighting power and heating. A hearing is set for September 20 1915 at Des Moines at 11 a.m. The described route runs from Ossian toward Calmar through Springfield Military and Calmar townships crossing sections and roads in Winneshiek County Iowa.
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Board OF Railroad Commissioners
State OF
Iowa
Winneshirk
Interstate Power Company
Decorah
State of Town
Springfield Township
Military Township
Springfiell Township
Calmar Township
Calmar
Winneshick County
Towa
Board
Des Moines
Board OF Railroad Commissioners OF
Geo. L. McCaughan
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Pierce
Diaan Anvalids
Buffalo
N.Y
Famous Park
Pacific Coast
Land O’ Ned Stories
Renard T. Knapp
Antland
County News
Podpep Oshs
Frankville
Tooeeoaeo
Dno. G. Schimming
Kendallville
Reardon
Drag and Transfer Line
James Reardon
Pleasant Township
Lehigh
Portland
N. H. Adams
Lowa
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Gouraud’s
Ferd. T. Hopkins & Son
Genot Jones
Parker's
Co—O—On
J. C. Beard
California
Yellowstone Park
Pacific Northwest
Colorado
L. R, Schrempf
Desians
Copynicuts &c. Gacketcha
All News Munn ‘ Co
Broadway
York
Washington, D. C
Duroc
Jersey
Winneshiek County
R. M. Miller
Prosper
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