Miss Jorda Benson Vacation Amid Scarlet Fever in Marion Township
Local schoolteacher Miss Jorda Benson in Marion township is on vacation due to scarlet fever in the facility. Household members report mild cases in the Turkleson family and a broader community gathering includes Rev. Alverson and St Olaf guests. Florence Schmidt earns a two year scholarship to the Indianapolis Talonopolis Conservatory of Music through support from Supt. J. P. Street.
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Jorda Benson
Teachea
Marion Township
Hugh Mackellar
Highland Township
City
Ife
Wm. K. Walther
L. D. Smith
Clyde Smith
Rev
Alverson
St. Olaf
W. Gd
Giljo
Nels Glesne
V. S. Gilje
J. P Street
Ole Allen
Jennie Donhowe
Josephine Johnson
Clara Erickson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Avergon
Leo Walthers
Wm. H. Walther
Jean Jeffers
Marjory Bergemeyer
Donna Dinan
Louis Schmidt
Douglass Wolf
Buster Wenzel
Maurine Allen
Leo
Florence Schmidt
Talonopolis Conservatory of Music
Indianapolis
Indiana
Florence
Mary Zeta
Conservatory
Iowa
Supt. J. P. Street
When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets
Advice on taking Chamberlain's tablets for dullness after meals constipation bilious headaches sour stomach belching indigestion nervousness despondency loss of appetite and torpid liver. Sold by R W Muehlenthaler.
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R. W. Muehlenthaler
Chamberlain’s
R. W. Muchlenthaler
West Union Notes and Local Business Change
A small rat terrier owned by John Junk, missing after the family moved to Elgin, was found in a barn and presumably died from starvation or cold. Rexall drug store is sold to West Union natives Lyle Smith and Leo Pollan, operating as Schneider Drug Company with Mr Schneider stepping back from active management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Junk
Elgin
Schneider Drug Company
Schneider
Rank Foolishness About Cold Weather Remedies
A fragment argues against the idea that colds come from cold weather. It suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a solution, noting it is effective and now recommended by people who had avoided it, sold by R. W. Von Whanthater.
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Chamberlain
Ocean War
R. W. von Whanthater
Local Social Notes Highlight Elgin and Wadena Visits
Mable Mabe and Modberry entertainments noted while Bub Toxwell takes a vacation at home. Kimball and Geo Gibson family visits appear across Elgin and nearby towns. Several residents host and visit relatives including Reichert, Gilson, Klingman, and McMillan families. Attendance at schools and moves to Elkader are mentioned with well wishes for the new farm home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bub Toxwell
Tinvold Kimball
Geo. Gibson
Fred Reichert
Martry
Dorothy Gilson
Elgin
Co. UL
Klingman
Chas. Fritz
Chas Rothilsberger
Oak Grove News Reports Local Weather and Visits
Fine weather reported in Oak Grove as the Wd Boyle family hosted guests. The Oak Grove school closed due to measles with Markc Holzer recovering and at home. Local visits included John O Niel and wife at the Ed Boyle home and Dan Rellis and family from Elgin at Geo Miller's home. Will Howard and wife traveled for business to West Union. Various neighbors and relatives visited, with Anna Brabham and Fay Perry Craft guests, and Lew Martin’s family settling in a new home west of Elgin. Isaac Monnaian back home soon if health permits.
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Wd Boyle
Oak Grove
Markc Holzer
John O Niel
John O'Herran
John O'Niel
Ed Boyle
Dan Rellis
Elgin
Geo
Miller
Will Howard
West Union
Mesdames
Enos
Tommy Howard
Jack
Shaffer Hore
Ollie Conner
Robert Wilson
Anna
Brabham
Fay
Perry Craft
Lew Martin
John Schaer
Mike Monnaian
Isaac
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo 1886
State of Ohio notices Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured. The oath is sworn September 6, 1886 before A. W. Gleason. Advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims blood-borne action. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as fast relief for colds and lingering coughs. It claims the medicine soothes inflamed airways, heals irritation, and eases coughing, urging readers to buy a 60 cent bottle and promising a money back guarantee.
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Dr. King
W. C. Jesse
Franconia
N. H
Political Announcements for State Representative and County Supervisor
Editor Echo prints two Republican candidate notices. James H. Wilson of Illyria Township seeks state representative from Fayette County, subject to primary June 6. J F Miller Jr of Elgin, Iowa announces candidacy for County Supervisor, term starting January 1 1917, subject to primary June 5.
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Echo
Fayette County
James H. Wilson
Illyria Township
J. F. Miller, Jr
Elgin
Iowa
Local Notes Roundup From Clermont Area
Clermont News lists visits from Mary Stanford and Early, J M Brorby in West Union, E Skarghong at Cresco, Wm Larrabee visiting county seat, John Grover visiting brother B C Grover, Mrs E H Appleman visiting Kentucky kin, Ina Ritchie visiting Westgate parents, Lutheran Service well attended, A D McCall reports trip to Lavina Montana OK, G M Berry travels to Town City for Mercy Hospital, Dennis Sheehan returns from Lavina, Margaret Sheehy to Dubuque nursing Mercy Hospital, J A Erleson and W Cummings plan new homes, Fred J Dibble named Exalted Ruler of Spokane Wks. lodge exceeds 3000 members.
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Mary Stanford
Payette
BE. L
Newton
J. M. Brorby
West Union
W. W. Ritchie
A. D. McCall
Lavina
Montana
O. K
G.M. Berry
Town City
The
Mercy Hospital
Dennis Sheehan
Margaret Sheehy
Dubuque
J. A. Erleson
Farmers’ Savings Bank
William Cummings
Fred J Dibble
G. EB. Dibble
Spokane
Wks
Lodge
An Ideal Spring Laxative Dr King's New Life Pills
An old style advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills are a time tested laxative. The first dose moves sluggish bowels and stimulates the liver to clear waste and impurities, urging readers to buy at 25 cents from druggists.
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Dr. King
Special Teacher Examination March 20 and 21 1916
A special examination for teachers will be held Monday and Tuesday March 20 and 21, 1916, at the county superintendent's office in the courthouse at West Union Iowa. The state department has waived the twelve weeks normal training or six months experience requirement. Belle Thorpe Ocker, Co Supt.
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West Union
Iowa
Baen
State Department
Belle Thorpe Ocker, Co
How to Prevent Croup and Local News Notes
How to prevent croup suggests a light evening meal to avoid attacks and using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness. Local German Baptist youth party at Arnold Bauman home for Madison, South Dakota work departure. West Union fand meeting draws many attendees. Mrs. George Holzer returns to LaCrosse after visiting relatives. A peck of trouble seems a peck larger than a peck of potatoes.
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Chamberlain
R. W. Muehlenthaler
German Baptist Church
Arnold Bauman
Madison
South Dakota
West Union
George Holzer
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Dangers of Draft and Sloan's Liniment Ad
A wartime style advertisement warns drafts cause neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatism and promotes Sloan's Liniment for relief. It claims quick circulation boost easing pain with one or two applications and a soothing warm sensation aiding rest. Image notes St Patrick's Day March 17.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Candy Promised to Remove Worms
Watch child for worms and give one half to one lozenge Kickapoo Worm Killer at first sign. Described as a laxative candy that paralyzes and removes worms, improving digestion and health. Continue until all signs disappear. Used by druggists.
Clermont notes and social tidbits from the week
Ontwern visits, Clermont events, and local errands mark a busy week in the region. Mrs. Ed Hanson traveled to Ontwern, with Ms Elizabeth Crowe visiting from Qernf ut, while several residents hosted friends and family. A cattle disease and horse fatalities concern Voshell area as influenza-like illness spreads among horses.
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Ed Hanson
Ontwern
Elizabeth Crowe
Wiliam Vinton, Jr
Florence Johnson
Clermont Friends
Mel
al Short
Gerald
Payette
Will Howard
Mary Shaffer
Ogden
Gent
J. N. Nelson
Milas Anna Larson
Clermont
T. A. Roland
Harry Larson
Ben Jacobs
Lyons House
George Smith
Wadena
Voshell
Chris Holm
Hph
Matthys
Fayette
Mel Kohler
Stitcherie Club
Jorgenson
Clermont Enterprise
George Metzgaer
Iowa City
Citizens’ State Bank
Chris Schweitzer
Berg
Mr. Schweitzer
Notice to patrons on uncollected personal checks
Citizens State Bank asks patrons who have not received their personal checks to come to the bank and collect them.
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Citizens’ State Bank
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Eleader News
Pavers
West Union Notes
Tllyria Uems
OAK Grove News
Clermont News
St. Patrick's Day
Rock Island
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Pacific Northwest
Ells C. A. Akers
J. A. Boleyn
Prade Int Bis Sa
C. L. Freiburghaus & CO
Elgin, Iowa
Waseca Fence Tool Co
Waseca
Minn
Subler
Harry Burnside
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