Bowen pays eloquent tribute to late Jackson County doctors
In a necrology report at a Jackson County Medical Society meeting, Dr. A B Bowen eulogizes three colleagues Dr J A Garson Dr W G Past and Dr L L Riggs noting their decades of service and dedication. He recalls Garson's California view on rest and frontier practice Past as an honest clinician and Riggs as a fearless surgeon who answered many calls. The tribute closes with a reflective poem on duty and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Medical Society
A. 8. Bowen
J. A. Garson
Maquoketa
Cargon
California
Relef
Pacific Sea
Carson
Pension Board of Examining
W. G. Past
Dr. Post
Riggs
de. Roges
A.B. Bowen
Gruesome Find of Skeleton in Hollow Tree on Minnesota Farm
Report details the discovery of the mummified body of Jean LaRue, a farm hand missing since August 14, 1862, found inside a hollow giant white oak on Edwards Gleek’s Gleale farm in west LeSueur. A rifle and wallet with $783.50 were recovered, and a diary note dated August 29, 1862 mentions LaRue asking for his belongings to be sent to his mother in Tarascon, France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Gleek
West LeSueur
Minn
Gleale
Jean LaRue
Glace
LaRue
Gleek
Laue
Tarascon
France
Divisions Deployed and Troop Movement Update
On July 19 the second division of regulars and attached units were assigned for early return home, leaving only the first and third divisions in active duty in France. American overseas forces totalled 87,389 officers and men on July 1. New York reports the fast contingent of troops will embark Aug. 15 to 20, per Maj. Gen. David G. Shanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barye Washington
France
New York
Army of Occupation
Service of
David G. Shanks
Hohaken
Loses Eye in Explosion at Clark Construction Site
George Walker of DeWitt, son of Scott Walker, suffered a severe accident while operating an engine at Clark Construction near Goose Creek. An explosion from a boiler projected iron particles into his eyes, one eye being removed at Clinton Hospital to save the other. Three years earlier he lost an arm in a separate incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walker
Wwts
Scott Walker
DeWitt
Goose Eske
Tie
Clinton
Walker
DuBuque Boy Saves Clerk From Drowning at Frontenac Lake
Frank J. Sccne, employed at Roshex's store in Dubuque, earned a hero’s honor after rescuing Peter Junker, another store employee, from drowning at Frontenac Lake Sunday afternoon. Junker, bathing alone, sank for the third time when Frank fell from a heat and pulled him ashore. he was revived after ten minutes of efforts by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J
Phillips & Ellie Federal Bakery Booms in Dallas Store
Fine RBhillips arrives from Dallas for ten day visit and reports Phillips Ellie Federal Bakery in Dallas is thriving. The elegant store location drew a great opening day and ongoing strong business, with booming sales noted in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbhillips
Dallas
Texas
Phillips
Phillips& Ellie Federal Bakery
Manning Receives Distinguished Service Cross for WWI Assault Claim
Corporal Sidney E. Manning of Co G 147th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry near Breuvanais France on July 2 1915. He assumed command after his officers were wounded and despite multiple wounds led a small squad against a fortified enemy position overlooking the Ourey river. He kept the line intact until consolidation, crawling back to shelter after nine wounds. His mother is Lizzie Manning of Florence Alabama.
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Sidney E. Manning
147Th Infantry
Corporal Manning
Breuvanais
France
Manning
Dssault
Ourey
Mannings
Oured Taklev
Plateam
Lizie Manning
Tives
Flomatin
Our Streets in Poor Condition Prompt Car Owners Pleas
Automobile owners express fear and frustration over city street conditions in Maquoketa Iowa. They report bad roads outside paved areas and unsafe riding, urging officials to publish remedies. A visitor from Minnesota notes the rough roads and urges city improvements to match its reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Auteasm
Jekies
Minnesota
Ilinois
Fens
Maquokeu
Iowa
Hog population estimates by state in 1939
The Bureau of Crop Estimates places Iowa as the leading hog state with about 10.93 million hogs. Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, and Georgia each report millions while every other state remains under 3 million. Iowa holds about one seventh of the national total, nearly double Illinois, the next highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciiy
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Hainol
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Nebraska
Georgia
Towa
Daughters Born as Stevenson Home Welcomes New Arrival
A little daughter was born Wednesday July 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Stevenson, completing a trio of daughters there. Frances Webster visits her sister Mrs. Schoentialer in North English. Miss Margaret Blunt visits West Liberty relatives. Mrs. Guy McNett of Milwaukee arrives as guest of Mrs. J. K. Davis. Piips Keegan of Chicago visits Maquoketa relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eladdien
James Stevenson
Frances Webster
Schoentialer
North English
Piips
Mary Keegan
Chicas
Maquoketa
Wm. Blunt
Margaret
West Liberty
Guy McNett
Walwaukee
J. K. Davis
Corporal Elsner Writes Home From Russia Front
Corporal Joseph M. Elsner, son of Mr Isner, writes from Qimpi Russia to his sister describing travel from France to England, onward to Warwick and Murmansk, reports ice and cold, day length near the Arctic Circle, and notes vast timber, wildlife, and sparsely populated areas. He mentions waiting for orders, hopes for a crop, and sending regards to Bill and the kids. He signs from North Russian T G Exp Force via Haq Base London.
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France
le Havre
England
Southhampton
Park, Royal
London
Iésure
Warwick
Galveston
Russia
Scotland
Shetland
Artic Circle
Mur Nausk
Kola
Oely
Deynes
Iss
Bill Beg
Ari
Bill and the Kids. Corp
Joseph MN
Little Franke Banghart Burned In Prank Incident
Four year old Franke Banghart was burned Wednesday afternoon after his mother sent him to burn waste papers. He reportedly used a rake near flames and his clothing ignited, injuring his chest and abdomen. He rests comfortably and doctors anticipate no serious outcome. Also noted, Rev D F Boomershing and Mr and Mrs Ty J Moulton drove to Bellevue and brought back Mrs Ida Seeley who is recovering from an operation at the Moulton hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Banghart
D. F. Boomershing
Ty J. Moulton
Bellevue
Ida Seeley
Moulton Hospital
Dozier Receives Distinguished Service Cross for Gallantry
First Lieutenant James G. Dozier of Company G, 18th Infantry, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for valor near Mosthrehulu France on October 3, 1618. Despite wounds to his shoulder, he led two platoons, exposed to heavy fire, and repeatedly advanced to cover his men, singlehandedly attacking machine gun nests and routing Germans with grenades and pistol fire. Dozier hails from Rock Hill, South Carolina, and is listed with his father James A. Dozier on Asnafret Street.
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18Th Infantry
Mosthrehulu
France
Tanne
Dozier
Dover
Bia
Legent
Jarm AL
Camp Blackhawk Girl Camp Opening Fraught With Plans
Camp Blackhawk te by the Y Girl hosts several weeks of fort duty and today begins camp fees as WC AY girls from the Trinitys participate. Florence Landt Grace Wisner and many others are listed among participants with plans for hikes and outdoor sports.
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Camp Blackhawk
M. G. AL Boys
Davenport
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Garren-1
WC. AY
Trinities
Siuming
Florence Landt
Grace Wisner
Vivian Goethe
Ade B. Stanley
Virginia Welch
Meta Meir
Norman Westphal
Anita Olsen
Marie Bretscher
Peggie Nelson
Louise Nelson
Helen’Kohrs
Catherine Greer
Marie Struve
Mildred Woods
Mary Hincannon
Peggy Rogers
Bube Landauer
Insect Infestation Hits Potatoes in Minnesota Field
A detailed note from the Minneapolis Journal describes a green leafhopper outbreak on potato fields. It explains how adults overwinter, lay eggs on potatoes and legumes, and cause leaf burn. It recommends Black Leaf 40 spray to kill young hoppers on leaf undersides and outlines practical spraying methods.
Mayor Morden Sells Store to Davenport Interests
The North Main Street general merchandise stock of Mayor Morden was transferred after brief negotiations to a Davenport firm that specializes in buying and selling stores. Merchandise will be moved to Davenport for disposal. The community is surprised by the deal, but Morden’s business record remains noted.
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Morden
Davenport
Adesi
North Main Street
Back on the Job at Milwaukee Depot and Local Moves
Frank Wey returns to his ticket auditor post at the Milwaukee depot after months in the US Army. Odette Buell shifts to cashier at McAllister store. Mildred Thomas returns from three visits. Bess Bowling and Marie McGinex visit Mabel Chudson at Clinton. Mrs. Mary McIntire of Indianola visits her son Dr H A McIntire and family. W C Cornish departs for Beaumont Texas after visiting. J R Stoll and Mrs Frank Henry spend time in Preston. P Cornish returns to Elwood after visiting sons H Cornish and Wm Cornish. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Alcorne visit before returning to see the latter’s parents. Rev H Dickson and wife head home to Oskaloosa, all ready for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wey
Milwauzkee
Ayiss Odette Buell
McAllister
Bess ‘Bowling
Marie McGinex
Mabel Chudson
Clinton
Mary McIntire
Indianola
H. A. MecIntire
W. C. Cornish
Beaumont
Texas
Our City
J. R. Stoll
Frank Henry
Preston
John Stoll
P. Cornish
Elwood
H. Cornish
This City
Wm. Cornish
Roscoe Alcorne
Rev
Palre H
Dickson
Oskaloost
Local Boy Mill Again Called to Testify Against Brutal Skipper
Maquoketa youth Walter Campbell, 18, now in Minneapolis, will testify again against Captain Pederson nicknamed Hell Fire Pederson aboard the Punka. The story recounts a brutal voyage, constant abuse, and Campbell’s observations of the crew’s suffering during the ship’s voyage to South Africa and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skipper
Walter Campbell
Auice
Minneapolis Journal
Jr. C. Espey
Walter
Maquoketa
Towa
John Campbell
Minneapolis
Iowa
Hell Fire
Pederson
Hy Campbell
New York
High Seas
Captain Kidd
Bay
Jack Londons
Fong
Johny Campbell
Naquoketa
Pacific
Campbell
Cape Town
South Africa
Jack
Tim
South Aire
Victoria
Indian Oceans
Frank Chiollen
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JA. Cason
LL. Riggs
Post
Shin
Dubuque Boy
Joe Elsner
Qimpi, Russi
Joe
Elsner
Mr. Isner
Ead
Olimpi
Litte Franke Banghart
Rutetreet
Baptist Church
G. Si Wing
Ed Paddock
All Clinton
Gladys Flansen
James Ore
Family Air
Neville Bownings
Walter Riggs
Gharles City
S.C. Lohdiil Wall
Spring Valley
Vinn
Chan Burleson
A. H. Moravec
Fulton
Carl Moeller
Alice Sores
Ed Tubbs
Town City
Mildred Thomas
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