Partial Sun Eclipse Visible in the United States
A historical notice describes a February solar eclipse with totality across a Pacific belt and partial view in the United States. It also includes a sale ad for Read Berg and Kobler, guidance on avoiding colds with a 90 degree sponge bath, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by R. W. Muehrenthaler and Berg & Koblar.
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San
Pacific Oeagian
Colombia
Venezuela
Guadcup
Atlantic
Azoras
United States
Helock
R. W. Muehrenthaler
Financial report of Ladies Cemetery Association 1915 16
The Ladies' Cemetery Association presents receipts and disbursements for January 14 1915 to January 14 1916. Net receipts total 382.88 with balances and trust fund details. Disbursements amount to 297.85 leaving 144.98 in hand and 573.07 in time deposits. Committee on Finance listed as Mrs Frank Greenley and Mrs H T Knudtson.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Lote
Cook
Frank Greenley
H. T. Knudtson
Towa A Top Notcher State and Iowa Wealth Contrast
Iowa ranks high in farm wealth and land use but low in per capita wealth compared to the U S. The passage also advertises Dr Hobson's eczema ointment promising quick relief for skin ailments and blemishes for children with a price of 50 cents at druggists.
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Towa
Iowa
United States
Cost of Raising a Heifer In Dairy Farms
Investigations by the department of agriculture show the average cost to raise a heifer on northern and eastern dairy farms is about 61 dollars by the end of the second year. This includes 7.81 dollars for labor. The heifer earns a credit of 80 dollars for manure produced, implying a two year old heifer cannot be worth less than 60 dollars in those sections.
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Department of Agriculture
Leap Year Dance at Elgin Opera House January 15 1916
Gala night for Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges in Elgin features a joint installation ceremony. Carpenter's Orchestra plays. supper at Greenley's Cafe, tickets 1.66.10 and $100 spectators. Social time promised after ceremonies. Also notes various local clubs, club meetings, and upcoming Masons installation.
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Elgin Opera House
Carpenter's Orchestra
Eeli
Greenley's
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Elgin
Odd Fellows
Joseph Butler
Kersington
Butler
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Wm. Vinton
R. W. Muehrenthaley
F. R. Berg
Ed Hanson
B .B. Bowen
Ben Schori
Aug.Benson
E. G. Stoehr
Hana Kelser
Gus A. Stoehr
Frank Kohler
West Union
How to Use the Auto Tax Editorial Note
An Iowa policy piece cites the Times-Republican and Marshalltown reporting that 145,024 automobiles were licensed this year, yielding $1,283,306 for road funds. It notes a rise of $253,171 from the prior year and predicts a $300,000 gain next year, with a future total near $2,000,000 annually.
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Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Iowa
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Customer
J R Moore of Lost Valley Ga praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as highly effective for hacking coughs and colds. The ad notes a sale by R W Muehlenthaler and Bowen Greenley featuring overshoes marked down from 3.00 to 2.98 with a misread 2.68 in the advertisement.
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J. R. Moore
Lost Valley
R.W. Muehlenthaler
Bowen & Greenley
Fertilizer Facts for Soil Sections
Iowa State College soil department completes field tests on forty Iowa fields to provide definite fertilizer guidance. The program covers manure, phosphorus, lime, and commercial fertilizer for various soils. The department fields hundreds of inquiries yearly from farmers seeking actionable soil nutrition information.
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Soil Department of
Iowa State College
How to Cure Colds by Dr King’s New Discovery
Old exposure and drafts noted, but Dr King’s New Discovery is claimed to cure colds. It is said to be made from pine resin and healing balsams with mild laxatives and to expel germs while soothing throat irritation. The ad asserts 45 years of use and guarantees satisfaction with all druggists.
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Dre Hobson
Dr. King
St Pauls Church Ladies Aid to Meet This Week
The Ladies Aid Society meets this week with Mrs. R. W. Muhlenthaler on Thursday afternoon. Regular services are at 10:00 a.m. Sunday at the Town Hall, followed by Sunday School at 11:00 a.m.
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Ladies Aid Society
R. W. Muhlenthaler
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Sellers
C. L. Freiburghaus & Co
Elgin, Iowa
Berg and Kobler
Berg & Koblar
Financial Report
Second
General Assembly
Mia
George Wander
Wilbur Patterson
Kelly
Colorado
Clermont
Kensington Club
al Schori
John Conner
John Learn
Ruth
Delwe
Graham
Gus Stoehr
Five Hundred Club
Hazel Barnhardt
Castalia
Hurley Steele
Echo
W. H. Wedel
L. J. Groth
Masons
Citizens’ State Bank
Barn Schori
C. F. Becker
Cashier
Chamberlain
St. Paul’s Church
Stoehr’s
Rexall
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