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Route Two Fostage News Brings Local Updates and Losses
The item catalog notes routine travel and local events in Maquoketa area including family changes, illness, and a funeral scheduled near Iron Hill. It mentions Wood sawyers along the route, a barn fire or accident scare, and community helpers as residents cope with illness and weather. John Bronson, Miss Bentley, and Miss Nona Bickford are named among locals. A baby’s death is reported with family ties to the Bickfords and the Johnsons. The piece closes with a cough remedy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richie Johnson
Peoria
Nona Bickford
Yren Bili
Maquoketa
George Bickford
Iron Hill
Johnson
Maenaketa
W. S
Emeline
Mike O'Connor
Miss Bentley
Lang Grove Scioal
Dial
Claveres
Miran Merrick
Butterson
Lee Weber
Denver
Colo
Independence
Butters Irs
Big Lang
George Willson
Clarence
John Bronson
Forrest Bronson
William Weeds