Early History of Pitcher Township in 1889 Book Form
A historical sketch notes Banks The Farmers and Merchants bank of Aurelia linked to Jame bank at Galva Illinois with I M Yocum as cashier and 7 D Wine as assistant cashier. It lists financial ties to Union National Chicago and Second National Dubuque and recalls Bank of Aurelia founded 1881 with L M Yocum president. The 1883 fire was followed by improved quarters and steady business. July 1880 shows numerous local merchants and trades from grain dealers to the Aurelia Sentinel newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants
Jame Bank
Galva
Illinois
I. M. Yocum
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank of Aurelia
7. D. Wine
Union National Bank
Chicago
Second National Bank of
Dubuque
Iowa
Bank of Aurelia
L. M. Yocum
J. B. Atwood
R. Whitney
Nine Month Report on Cherokee County Public Health Nurse Service
The report details Health Unit No. 1 in Cherokee County with a medical director, sanitary engineer, supervising nurse, and staff of seven counties. It outlines maternal and child health work, prenatal and postpartum care, immunizations, home visits, school nurse program changes, and tuberculosis efforts, highlighting rural health promotion and community education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Organization
United States
Sealth Unit No. L
Cherokee
Cherokee County
Ae Ae
Oan
State Department of Health
Ninteen
Health Unit No. 1
Larrabee High School
American Public Health Association
Miss Striegel
Sioux City
Anita Jones
New York
Iowa Public Health Association
Des Moines
Medical Society
Dental Society
Central and Nursing Committees
Olive Shirley
Cherokee County Nursing Unit Reports on Disease Control
The report details admissions to nursing and field visits, immunization programs, and education efforts. It notes 69 scarlet fever and 41 smallpox cases, smallpox clinics, and district nursing deployment across four divisions with emphasis on public education and immunization as key control methods.
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State Department of Health
Cleghorn
Larrabee
Aurelia
Grand Mednow
Washta
Grand Meadow
Meriden
Marcus
State Department
County Medical Society
Flag of the Vatican State Description
The Vatican flag features two vertical bands yellow and white. The white stripe bears the Papacy insignia with a papal tiara over crossed gold and silver keys tied with a red cord and tassels.
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Vatican State
Papacy
Slow Pulse as Sign of Long Life in Insurance Rules
A slow pulse is often viewed by life insurers as an indicator of longevity provided it is not too slow. The guideline notes pulses near 60 beat per minute run in families and correlate with longer life expectancy.
Aurelia Council Awards Street and Town Bonds in May 1937
May 28 1937 Aurelia Iowa special council meeting led by Mayor Port awarded street improvement bonds totaling 6489.66 at five percent to First Trust and Savings Bank Aurelia and town improvement fund bonds of 5000 at 3.5 percent to the same bank. Meeting adjourned after ratifying contracts and repealing prior resolutions.
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Aurelia
Iowa
Port
Grashoff
Mummert
Kaskey
Daniels
Grienke
Folx
First Trust & Savings Bank
Tapar
Par
Mayor Port
Improvement Fund
First Trust & Savings Bank of
Town Improvement Fund
Walter G. Port
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pitcher Township
N. Dayton
J. C. Green
Dickey & Co
Farmers Stock Company
R. R. Whitney
Alex Fraizer
Wisconsin Lumber Co
J. P. Dickey & Co
D. C
J. H. Leuhrs
George Wharton
William Dice
Coddingham & Grew
Green
Green & Woodcock
B. R. Olds
Miller & Merrill
Mrs. McMillen
Miss Coddingham
Ellis Sisters
C. R. Kleeberger
Samuel St. John
Henry Bischel
S. Christiansen
D. J. Stockberger
Andy Yeager
Stockberger
Martin Colby
Connor
W. F. Myers
Milo Avery
Ww. O. Striker
G. W. Newcomb
Herrick & Lindsay
John Middleton
The
Aurelia Sentinel
W. G. Port
Aurelia, Iowa
W. E. Simonsen
Arthur Brown
O. K. Simonsen
Council Proceedings
Carleton Belt Co
Des Moines, Ia
H. H. Deyloff
Winfred Moulton
A. H. Eddy
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Geo. E. Blanch
H. H. Lockin
W. F. Hickey
Manifold Blanks Order Books
Remittance Books
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