Old resident celebrates 85th birthday in New London Iowa
Mrs. George Snyder of New London Iowa celebrated her 85th birthday with her children present except Mrs. E E Lelashmutt. One of the area’s earliest settlers she arrived in 1852 by boat and describes life before railroads and telegraph lines. She recalls the first U S telegraph line from Baltimore to Washington and Sally’s struggles with postage and prices in pioneer times.
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George Snyder
New London
Iowa
M. L. McKibben
Walnut Street
Burlington Hawkeye
E. E. le Lashmutt
Monroe City
Snyder
Pittsburg
Burlington
Mount Pleasant
United States
Baltimore
Washington
Congress
F. B. Morse
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Kidney and Bladder Function
A. W. Morgan, druggist, endorses Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic that acts quickly to restore natural kidney and bladder function and correct irregularities.
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A. W. Morgan
Grandview News Roundup of Local Trips and Visits
Grandview I a residents and visitors are listed with trips to Muscatine Washington Oakville and Columbus. C P Wagner Vern McGrew Milo Longshore and Lucy and Ruth Bridges are noted among passengers and visitors. Faith Lilly Pearl Krahl and Faith Lilly visit relatives for Christmas and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
C. P. Wagner
Muscatine
Vern McGrew
van Wert
Milo Longshore
Roy Schneider
J. Z. Schneider
W. H. Dickerson
Silas Hardman
Muscatine Island
Edna
Laura
Ruth Bridges
Washington
D. M. Bridges
Pearl Krahl
Faith Lilly
Chicago
J. P. Walker
James Kenset
Reed
Wonderful Remedy for Stomach Indigestion Promoted
Lansing man Stephen Waite credits MI O NA stomach tablets with curing years of indigestion. The ad claims quick relief within five minutes, promising to cure indigestion or money back. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and other druggists for 50 cents per large box.
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J. J. Havercamp
Stephen Waite
Lansing
Michigan
Mi-O-Na
Havercamp
How to Make Better Cough Syrup at Home
A home cough syrup recipe promises a pint of relief for 2.50 with Pinex and sugar syrup. Mix sugar and warm water, add 2½ ounces Pinex to a pint bottle, and take a teaspoonful every one to three hours. The plan claims quick relief, appetite boost, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
K NDT Speaks on Show Situation and Shortage of Attractions
Charles Kindt of Davenport who leads the Iowa Illinois theatre circuit visits Muscatine to discuss local amusements. He says the poor theater business nationwide and many companies folding have left good attractions scarce and one night stands struggling. He expects an improvement later in the season with fine shows possibly booked for the Grand in Muscatine.
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Charles Kindt
Davenport
Muscatine
Joliet
Freeport
Muscatine Social Notes and Family Movements
In Muscatine various residents are noted for travel and visits including Miss Pearl Werner returning home, Edward Haas and others taking trains, Miss Edythe Cockrell visiting parents, and many family gatherings. The community also reports marriages, business hours change, and an obituary for Carolina Van Wagner Reed, aged 70, with details on her family and long residence in the area.
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Muscatine
Pearl Werner
Lee
Edward Haas
Edythe Cockrell
Tom Cockbell
Dr. Paxton
Wapello
Charles Graham
Chas. King
Wm. Guthrie, Jr
Wm. Guthrie
John
Elizabeth Hascher
Ed. Jones
Earl
Ruth Walters
Jno. Walters
Nellie Woodruff
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
D. L. Woodruff
Elmer Chatfield
Ruth Young
James Wier
R. A. Schmitt
Mississippi Valley Exchange
A. Madson
Sophia Connor
Wells Goose
Esther Christie
Robert Lansing
First Presbyterian Church
J. N. Elliott
Jessie Cocklin
Geo. Cocklin
Ft. Madison
Ruth Higley
Coralinville
Ill
D. J. Higley
W. H. Krahl
Near Letts
G Schleichert
Geo. W. Wibber
Ohio
Nelson Reed
Elizabeth Snyder
Josias
Almeda Buell
Grandview
Frank
Grandma Reed
Chamberlains Liniment Relief For Rheumatism
Advertises Chamberlains Liniment as quick relief for muscle rheumatism caused by cold or damp with no internal treatment needed. Claims universal availability through dealers.
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Chamberlain
Christmas Reunions and Visits Around Conesville Iowa
Local notes document holiday gatherings with extended families visiting relatives in Conesville and nearby towns. Entries mention Will Pond and baby from Ottumwa, Miss Dollie Jones returning from Waterloo, and multiple reunions led by the Owen and Maxwell families on Christmas Day with numerous family members listed.
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Conesville
Will Pond
Baby
Ottumwa
Reuben Marks
Dollie Jones
Waterloo
T. Richards
Nichols
Rachel Reddick
Clark Altekruse
Arden
H. H. Owen
Anna
Winifred
Hildah
Ira Jr
Amos
Gene Heath
Elton Allen
Akers
Miss Hazel
Cedar Rapids
Maxwell
Jas. Helverson
Grandma Maxwell
John Boggs
Thos. Maxwell
Maude
Lorena
Flossie
Dewey
Ival
Harry Maxwell
Alden
Eldrid
Nita
Robi
Verda
Forest
Will Maxwell
Hazel
Willie
Russell
Dissolution of Moore and Embree Drug Partnership
Notice states the Moore and Embree partnership at West Liberty Iowa dissolves by mutual consent. G A Moore retires, Geo B Embree continues the business at the same site. Creditors urged to settle with the undersigned. Dated December 26, 1919.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Beecham's Pills Promising Digestive Health Help
Beecham's Pills advertised as a remedy to keep the stomach and other organs in proper condition, claiming good health depends on their use. The note emphasizes digestive aid as a key benefit of the product.
Christmas Reunion and Local News in Muscatine
A Christmas reunion gathers Roy Maxwell family and many relatives at the Gay home with almost all members present. Various local residents are noted returning, traveling, or visiting for holidays, with a church program planned for December 31.
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Roy Maxwell
Irma
Grandma Maxwell
Irma Maxwell
Henry Helverson
Mildred
Fern Trautman
Gay
John Gay
Richard Gay
Little
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Frank Gay
Ferdl
Alice
Frances
Chas
Cecil
Helen
Blanche
John
Edith
Hedrick
Majorie
John, Jr
Fay Gay
Iowa City
Anna Gay
Fairfield
A. M. Gay
Oral Fay
Musecatine
I. W. Jones
G. W. McKee
T. J. Wheir
Raymond Kent
Osgood
Missouri
Oscar Kent
Milwaukee
C. B. Hadenfield
Albia
J. L. DeLap
John Buser
Margaret
Merlin
Paul
Geo. Buser
Burlington
Henry Westerman
Wapello
Lewis
G. W. Tipton
Raymond
Cedar Falls
Ralph
Ballard
Randall
Muscatine
C. B. Horton
Proctor Baker
Davenport
Lewis Annan
George Brown
Sidney Emerson
Beulah Hawes
Thos. Williams
W. A. Mincher
Master Alvaro
Effies Trautman
H. O. Meredith
Lone Tree
Harry Bullis
Chester
Roper
L. M. Cecil
Chas. Cecil
Barton Cecil
Joe
Cedar Rapids
D. C
Grace Reformed Church
Flora Marks
Almeda McKee
Dollie Cecil
Marie Jean
Neva van Horn
June Tucker
Elsie Jarrard
Mabel Miller
Neva Criss
Georgia Heald
Russell Adams
Mildred Wolford
Sylvia Foster
Gladys Miller
Clayton Wolford
Audrey Foster
Maynard Bullis
Linnie van Horn
Guy Creger
Lettie Westerman
Tom Hawkins
Grace Babbitt
Eldrid Maxwell
Guy Hontz
Alice Gay
Fern Creger
Grace Hontz
Cecil Daniels
Ruth van Horn
Edith Jean
Harold Hawkins
Lloyd McKee
Nellie Coffin
Ftountains
Horlick
Medicines that aid nature by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough relieves the lungs opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Sold by all dealers.
Christmas Roundup From Orono and Surrounding Areas
Christmas visits spread across Orono Iowa and nearby towns. Families including Brandon, Hankins, Gay, Cecil, Beatty, Buser and Brockway shared holidays and dinners. A Brockway public sale is announced Friday and residents enjoy a week of vacation amid fine weather.
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Orono
Will Brandon
Robert
Henry Brown
Nichols
Eva Krider
Cedar Falls
Will Hankins
Cass Hankins
John Hankins
Thomas Hankins
Thomas Brandon
A. M. Gay
Conesville
Arthur Beatty
Lone Tree
M. L. Brockway
Will Pond and Baby
Ottumwa
Rube Marks Home
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Smalley Auto and Marinempany
K.ndt
California
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New Mexico
Illustrated Liter
Ature
S. P. Boyd
Pass. Davenport
W. S. Underdonk
Agt
Beecham
Charles Pike
Frank Pike
William McAvoy
Wallace Street
Herman Jipp
Wilton
George Angerer
Muscatisie
Henry Lowe
Hershey Avenime
Thomas Raynor
Halstead
W. M. Hesler
Illinois City
Peoria
Braunsworth
Doctor
James McNulty
West Fourth Street
J. B. Mark & Son
Clara May Martin
Dr. Husted
G.A. Bank
Elizabeth Nutting
Emma Berry
Grant Nutting
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Rosie Plitt
John A. Robbins
G. H. Hesser
Miss Kittie
Otto Mansfield
Ladora
Frank Bowman
J. A. Todd
Hershey Hospital
O. F. Goldwen
Sigourney
Matthias Becke
East Seventh Street
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Tri-City Loan CO
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Chickering, Gabler
Packard
Theodore Wieter
Watson Produce Coo
Fred Bowman
Sycamore Street
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