German Bottom Community Notes and Local Terms
German Bottom reports activities from residents including trades on horse sales valued around 140, visits to Wikadar of butainess, and local travel to Hudson South Dakota. It notes a schoolhouse whitewash, A. L. Butiko fev sorghum stand still, Rev. John Wanger's Ohio trip, fur and sheep pelts sales by Alfred Schlupp, a mishap with Alfred Solttrupp, Jena Jenson eye injury updates, Dr. Rennison care, and Joe Schneider Sr building a cable bridge over Turkey River near Lew Wagner’s area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Lona V. Schneider
John Wenger
Gottfied Denndler
Ed Grimm
Will Schupbach
Wikadar
Butainess
Frad Denadler
Sam Hofer
Hadson
South Dakota
Christ Wenger
Highland
Fred Fredestch
A. L. Butikofev
John Wanger
Ohio
Alfred Schlupp
Gale
Alfred Solttrupp
Alfred
Jena Jenson
Rennison
Joe Schneider Sr
Turkey River
Tia
Lew Wagner
Eikader
Illyria Notes and Local Events Report
John Rothlesberger shows slight improvement in a sore hand while John Robbins slowly heals a fractured limb. Rev. Albright will pastor in Butler Co and relocate with family. Highland tent show entertained a fair crowd. A church sociable is planned at Fred Ernst’s, inviting all with supper for two. Christian Endeavor members visited Wadena. Ray Shafer led the meeting. Ray and a companion were thrown from a buggy after a driver’s risky pass, injuring her and disfiguring Ray. Milo Conner’s horse was also injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright
Butler Co
Siad
Fred Ernst
Christian Endeavor Society
Wadena
Tom Richards
Ray Shafer
Ray
Saratahes
Milo Conner
Rock Island System Cuts California Rates This Fall
The Rock Island System announces new low California fares with September 15 sale date and November 30 final return. Rates mirror last spring from Chicago 88,000. Peoria and Rock Island 31.00. St Paul and Minneapolis 82.00. Cedar Rapids 91.70. Des Moines 20.25. Missouri River 25.00. reductions from other stations. Tickets valid in tourist sleeping cars with no winter reductions. Two routes offered Scenic and Southern. Contact nearest Rock Island agent for folder Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rocl Island
Chicago
Peoria
Rock Island
St Paul
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Missouri River
Joe G. Farmer
Cedar Rapida
Adams Elevated to Secretary of the Road at Milwaukee Meeting
At the Chicago Milwaukee G St. Paul R. R annual gathering in Milwaukee E W Adams was elected secretary, advancing from Assistant Secretary after the death of P. M. Myars. A former Clayton county resident, Adams previously served as Recorder in the county. He is noted to have many friends in the town and county who welcome the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
R. R
E.W. Adams
P. M. Myars
Adame Waa
Clayton
Klingman Farm Auction Near Wadena October 16 1968
Auction at the Klingman farm four miles northeast of Wadena lists cattle and farm items. Includes registered Polled Durham cattle, unregistered double standard Polled Durham cattle, heifers and steers, plus horses, a spring calf, a Trend Power separator, Angelita goat, and Sweep Feed Mill. Terms: one year notes at 6 percent interest. Auctioneer Palmer and Gerring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ay Klingman
G.mitod
Baty
Wadena
oReDay
Ly Wm
Crane
Mppeennoe Guy
Ohio
Durham
Horace
M. A. Klingman
J. E. Gerring
D, Palmer
Musk rat skin remedy for asthma tale from Mason City Times Herald
A Mason City Times Herald reprints a claims note about a man named Rob Placa who reportedly wore a muskrat skin over his chest for years and says he has not suffered asthma or related symptoms since. The piece notes minor inconvenience from the hide’s feel and odor and frames the account as a story shared to help others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Asthea
Dray Tower
Wall
Mason City Times
Harald
Old Flintlock Bullet Unearthed Near Sullivan Warehouse
A corroded bullet found near the Sullivan warehouse is identified as an old 12 gauge flintlock. Locals speculate it may have discharged during a settler and Native American skirmish around Guttenberg when Prairie La Porte era. The relic was made by F. A. Stoefler and is now with Fred Smith of Guttenberg Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Guttenberg
Prairie la Porte
F. A
White Lily Washer Ad and Oddities From Elkader Argus
A mix of local notices and anecdotes including an Elkader Argus reference to a low cost single railroad ticket in Iowa, a cataract risk for Jens Jensen after an eye injury, and highway rights on farmland. The page also notes ads for White Lily Washer and various local businesses and questions about a widow’s funeral, with scattered vendor names and outdated typography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader Argus
Iowa
Dubuque
Minnesota
Jens Jensen
West Union
Withmore
Jennen
Goats, Housework, and Timely Clocks in Elkader
A compact reader’s item collection notes a preacher’s quip on fidelity and domestic roles, a budding goat milk import opportunity for farmers, and Elkader’s clock restored by S. Falkenhamm er as the town board ordered.
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Allen G. Renni
D. Phys
Iciamand Sorgeon
Elgin
Offied
Badkar Bultdind Telephone Nai
Ps Hadsel
de ‘Elgin
oWwa
Office Haurare
CO Fovthergill, M. DE ‘Olnotio Physician
Aurgeon
Office Nt
Dewey Hotel
Ainsworth & Lykins
Attorneys AT Law
Kk. W. Markmann
Auctione
Northeastern
Clermont
Cc. M. Dorland
A. Norland
Algimsticse
Omy Ema
C. M. Vorland
Rudy Sutter
Bopp
Towa
Giltage Security
J. W. Bopp
Illyria
John Rothlesberger
J. J. Phillips
Leota
Schack
John Robbins Iingle
Rock Island System
C. Lehman
White Lily
Thoma Broa
Fred B. Borg
Sdhori
Weibel
Kniel & Rubger
Gus A. Stoshr
Hughes
the Painter
Miller & Don
Cletimont
Bank
Migintovwa
Ben Bohort
David Jagobia
Ioh-Pittaident C
Becker
Oaqhial O. M
Bonson
Cabitir
Kongt H. Groth
Ben Schori
Augual Benson
O. A. Olson
David Jacobin
Lonus
United States
Bugesand
Europe
Franklin Mills CG
Lockport
T. Joseph
Kansas City
Dana Enver
Colorado
Ar Worth
Mall
Wes
Sun
Ll. M. Allen
Generel
D. W. Clements
W. B. CummEnia Clements & Clements
National Bank
Bill Arp
Elkader
F. Falkenhamer
Board of Supervisors
Tex
Nidn
Dodk
Milles & Son
Clermont, Ia
Hot Springs
Northwestern
Northwestern Line
Deadwood
Lead
Black Hills
J. A. Kuh
Omaha
Nebraska
West Unovn
Sterle & Hidinger Proprietors
Lutra Meat
Frank Weigand
Union Bebide
Emma Abbott
Sal
Kniel & Ruby
Holzer
W Oh. Finke
B.schori&sons
The
Fred Muehlenthaler
Bone
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