Illyria Autumn Social and Local Notices
Illyria reports a calm autumn with leaves falling as residents mingle at homes of Reichert Kerr Klingman Rothlisberger and others. Local events include sales readings visits and threshing windups, with Typhoid cases and a church meeting led by Rev. Graham and Superintendent BillNgaly. Dr Kings New Discovery highlighted as a home remedy.
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Jerome
Illyria
Graham
Bill.ngaly
Fremont Ogre
Robert Peters
Elkader
Edith Ernst
Ohio
Chas Medberry
Electric Bitters Promoted as Health Builder
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters strengthens body and brain, purifies blood, and enables daily toil. W. M. Sherman of Cushing, Me credits three bottles with making him feel like a new man after kidney trouble. Sold at The City Drug Store.
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Jones
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
City Drug Store
Oak Grove News notes social visits and outings
Albert Lights hosted guests with Ezra Howard owning a new car. Henry Holzer called at Erm Bolzer's. Mrs. Judson Conner visited Ed Boyles. Perry Craft family spent time at C. W. Smith’s. Adam Boleyn visited Willie Wing home. Jeff Bishop of West Union visited Ira Bennett’s. Mrs. Palmer Bartholomew stayed with Ed Boyles. Robert Wilson and wife visited John Wilson’s. Ralph Reed attended Ira Bennett’s Sunday. Hugh Conner and wife visited Mrs A Conner’s. Isaac Conner and family visited Wm Brabham’s. Ridge folks attended the Gleaner sociable at Brainard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Howard
Henry Holzer
Erm
Bolzer
Judson Conner
Ed Boyles
Perry Craft
C. W. Smith
Adam Boleyn
Willie Wing
Jeff Bishop
West Union
Ira Bennett
Palmer Bartholomew
Robert Wilson
John Wilson
Ralph Reed
Hugh Conner
Mrs. A. Conner
Isaac Conner
Wm. Brabham
Gleaner
Brainard
Clermont Social Notes More Travels and Local Changes
Clermont News reports residents traveling to Elgin Postville Chicago Manchester Glasgow and Fayette among other towns. Larrabee family shopping in Chicago. Ruth Hendershott recovering at home after hospital. J B Brackin builds a new farm residence southeast of Clermont. Clermont will have a single barbershop after W A Ellis buys D D Walker’s chair and fixtures. The Thompsons mourn the death of their baby aged 8 months 23 days, their third loss in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hilton
Jesup
C. McAlavey
W. Bigler
Fayette
Kittle H. Groth
Ruth Hendershott
Billings
Lavina
Montana
J.B. Brackin
Clermont
Fayette County
W. A. Ellis
D. D. Walker
T. A. Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
Dr Kings New Life Pills Fight Appendi Citis Threat
A sensational ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills kill a ruthless murderer named Appendi citis by preventing its symptoms. It promises gentle stimulation of stomach liver and bowels to avert clogging and appendicitis during constipation headaches biliousness. 25¢ at The City Drug Store.
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Dr. King
New Life
Cahille
City Drug Store
West Union Social Notes Highlight Local Travels
Hon. A. J. Adams and family were in Fayette yesterday. Miss Lillian Kohler visited at Decorah from Thursday till Monday. Chas. Hunsberger went to Waterloo Tuesday morning. It is probable
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A. J. Adams
Fayette
Lillian Kohler
Decorah
Chas. Hunsberger
Waterloo
Local residents visit kin as town notes include fires and sales
Isa Perle Klingman of Wadena visits sister Mrs. Frank Kohler. J W Dwyer and J W Thompson attend federal jury duty in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Anna White returns to Seattle after months here. Various locals travel to Elgin Randalia and Seattle. A cannery closes, 900000 cans ready. Judge Hobson returns from Decorah and takes a vacation. Henry Rev. Wherry buys farm. Mesd. Talmadge and Ainsworth plan October departures. Masonry figure Granger visits Clem ents. Wetherbee trip home from North Dakota and West. O P Miller visits. Julius Miller ill. Fire destroys a frame house on East town. no insurance.
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Isa Perle Klingman
Wadena
Frank Kohler
J. W. Ainsworth
Norfolk
J. W. Dwyer
Monora
Cedar Rapids
Lee Ackley
Elgin
J. 8. Thompson
L. M. Bartholomew
R. WH. May
Bartholomew
R. H. Vought
Randalia
R. O. Woodard
Wifs
A. N. Hobson
Decorah
Harry G. Blunt
W. A. Wherry
Henry
Ill
Aylia Talmadge
Margaret Ainsworth
West
Salem
Oregon
F. E., White
Seattle
Judge Granger
Waukon
Granger
Iowa
Mr. Clements
J. M. Wetherbee Jr
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
California
O. P. Miller
Rock Rapids
U. S
Julius Miller
Eugene Stahl
Byron Hoyt
Byron Hoyt, and the Fire Was Caused By A Defective Flue. Mr. and Mrs. Stahl
Mra
Stahl
Jas Green
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Ultimate Heal-All
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the world’s best remedy for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and sprains. It claims infallibility for piles and advertises availability at The City Drug Store.
Elkader Visitors and Local Notices from Elkader Papers
John Eno of Grand Meadow and KE A Kirkeberg of Marion were county seat visitors today. Atty A H Borman and F X Walter of Guttenberg were in town transacting business. Mrs Jos Lamm hosted a party for her niece Mrs Elliot Gifford of St Paul. Louis J Kramer returned from St Paul with two carloads of cattle for his market. Messrs Gilbert Burodon and Louis Wettelson of Marion were welcomes at the Democrat office. Auditor Wilmes has issued about 1000 hunters licenses since July 4 and issues continue at around 200 per week. The cement walk steps and plat at Newport Scarfs. A large line at Kniel j Rubyers.
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Elkader
John Eno
Grand Meadow
KE. A. Kirkeberg
Marion
Atty
A. H. Borman
F. X. Walter
Guttenberg
Jos Lamm
Elliot Gifford
St. Paul
Messer
Gilbert Burodon
Louis Wettelson
Marion Township
Democrat
Wilmes
Kniel J
Rubyers
Jake Reinhardt Farm Sold for 9960 in Town Township
John Touson sold the 128 acre Jake Reinhardt farm in this town township to Joe Kuehl for 9960 dollars. Peter T Peterson of Wagner township visited the Argus and Register office last Friday. Misa Hilma Allen left for home near McGregor after a three week stay with her brothers Ole and Albert Allen.
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Peter T. Peterson
Wagner Township
Argus
Reg Ister
John Touson
Jake Reinhardt
Joe Kuehl
Misa Hilma Allen
McGregor
Ole
Albert Allen
Public Sale of Farm Property Near Elgin and Brainard
Dissolved partnership sale set for Thursday October 13 1910 at 10 oclock a m on Jud Conner farm eight miles southwest of Elgin one and a half miles south of Brainard and half mile north of Elkader West Union road. Livestock include 14 head horses 22 head cattle 27 hogs with 16 tons timothy hay 400 bushels oats 300 barley and 80 acres corn. Machinery listed with farm equipment and animals. terms: 310 and under cash over that amount one year with approved security at 8 percent interest. Sale overseen by R F Dewey Aud C Beewer Clerk Frank Boyle Todd Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Conner
Elgin
Brainard
Elkader-West Union Road
Chester
Gateway
R. F. Dewey
Aud. C. & Beewer
Frank Boyle Tod Conner
Real Estate Transfers Reported from Abstract Office 1910
Week ending September 30 1910 lists transfers by James L Wilson to George O Palmer and others across Westgate Omaha and Arlington properties. Includes 12 plus parcels with prices shown such as 1600 dollars and 200 dollars for multiple tracts. Also notes marriage licenses for eleven couples including Lohr Hoyer Melcher Bush and Kunkle Nelson and others.
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W. J. Rogers
James L. Wilson
George O. Palmer
Lota Oelwein
P. Henderickson
D. E. Cousins
Arlington Frank van Bogert
Sarah W. Bacon
Hawkeye
F. W. Bartels
H. C. Frese
Westgate
F. W. Bartel
Coleman
L. Linstrum
W. H. Topp
Babcock
E. O
Gertrude Hense
Rueben D. Lohr
Eunice A. Hoyer
W. Melcher
Lillian B. Bush
Charles Benson
Lulu Wallace
W. E. Bester
Nina Seamans
Garfield Down
Jennie Kelley
Fred Kunkle
Maybelle
FE. Hall
Frank Ablhelm
Florence Nelson
William Bieker
Anna Schmitt
Harry Northrup
Fay Hill
Roy L Schroder
Helen Whorley
I Want to Go Home Motive on a Farm
A boy on a farm declares he wants to go home prompting his father to reflect on ups and downs. The boy confesses loneliness and a desire to fight with a neighbor, sensing relief in returning home, while the father consoles him with rural wisdom.
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Pap
Sammy Green
Bohemian Magazine
The Junior Partner's Rule and a Laughing Pay Raise
In a Chicago office a clerk who misplaced items faced discipline for keeping things in their proper place. After a hidden stash of gloves and cigarettes was found, a red mark was made for breaking Rule No 6. The clerk claimed to be fired yet discovered his pay increased by one dollar, the manager noting Rule No 6 had never been respected as much.
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Chicago
Hia
Nat
Fraternal Tramps and Chalk Marks in New York
A writer claims all tramps have distinct symbols on fences and walls to signal others. He recounts a threat of death to a veteran, notices chalk marks, and notes he has fed and watered many tramps. He imagines hosting a grand Christmas dinner for a thousand roving men to share experiences.
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New York
East Way to Be Useful and the Tale of Usefulness
An old French proverb suggests usefulness comes from being beloved. The reflection traces how different ages view usefulness and ambition, noting youths seek ornament over merit while elders regret missed opportunities and the value of true usefulness.
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East
Arthur €. Benson
Basay
Mohammedan Serenity and a Vision of Free Government
Excerpts reflect on Mohammedan composure amid danger and a future where governments arise from the people. Blackwood Magazine cites serenity from Fez amid turmoil, while Beecher argues liberty expands to true freedom and broad societal duties as a nursing mother.
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Java
Henry Ward Beecher
A Scientific Salary Drill Sparks Grand Raise
A Baltimore Amerigagn quip notes a scientist announcing a substantial salary increase with a playful exchange. The remark underscores a dramatic pay hike, labeled as an XX, reflecting workplace humor on earnings.
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Baltimore Amerigagn
Potatoes praised as plentiful amid frost and drought
Farmers in Iowa forecast strong crops including corn and sugar beets as scarcity concerns fade. Chicago markets report potatoes at 65 cents a bushel. Imo plagued by burglaries, now using bloodhounds. German Baptist Ladies Mission Society visits the Muehlenthaler home near Fayette for a pleasant meeting. Jack Frost delays. Crop prospects improve despite dry weather. farmers earned about $40 net per acre last year with hopes for higher this year.
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Chicago
Imo
Ladies’ Mission Society
the German Baptist Church
Fred Muehlenthaler
Fayette
Jack Frost
Iowa
Clear Lake Mirror
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Harry Reichert
Farness Crane
A. B. Kerr
John Robbins
Lena Wenger
Fred Rothlisberger
Bert Doty
O. L. Klingman
Andrew Yearous
O. M. Klingman
John Rothlisberger
Carlos Harrington
Wife
Fred Reichert
John Kohler
Ed ‘Gehring
Chris Holm
Tregloan
Fremont Ogle
Israel Shaffer
Wilbur Albright
Lima
Jake Yearous
Frank Hungberger
Will Grover
Aart
C. L. Klingman
Hazel McMillian
Amy Richards
Harry Brackin
Chas Fritz
Wenger Bros
Alfred Schneider
Curtis Chapman
Dalla
Bert
Chas Chapman
J. Craft
Miss Harrison
Near Fayette
C. M. Fritz
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
Ed Conner
Jack Shaffer
Colonel Mounce
CG. W. Smith
Frank Crooks
Wa‘dena
Ruth Conner
Esley Bartholomew
Thomas Howard
Elgin and
Joe Coin
Enos Howard's
Mr. Learn
George Howard
A. Conner
Edith
John Peake
Oak Grove News
Albert Lights
Clermont News
The
Enterprise
Nick Wells
Mannie and
Rose Boyle
Chauncey Hills
Postville
Wm. Larrabee
John Jones
Cornelia
A. H. Latimer
Eldora
Fred Becker
Iowa City
F. Becker
W. R. Blake
Barrette
Manchester
John Hosford
Glasgow
H. F. Shipton
Anna White
Louis J. Kramer
Lucinda DeWald Et al
Anthony J. Schmitt
Wesiaue
J. Morton
Sarah L. Morton
Isaac Haneon
Lizzie A Hanson
George L. Miller
Fred
Julia Muehlenthalernine
George G. One
Tabbert
Linsw
Johnny
Mohammedan Serenity
Fez
Blackwood
Rock Island
Gale
North Pacific Coast
Rock Island Lines
Rock Island Ticket Agent
S.S. Worley
Towa
Winnashalk County
Thos. Knudtson
Elgin, Iowa
J.C. Beard Decorah
Black Smith Shop
R. Lehman
Henry Topp
General Blacksithing
Greenly Bros
Draymen
J. CG. Miller
C.S. Halstenson
Elgin Savings Bank
Tuesaday
Harry Gilson
Holyoke
Colorado
J. D. Shaffer
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