Riverside and Oak Grove Notes From Jan Meetings and Local Happenings
Riverside Iowa reports ongoing church meetings with a Bohemian preacher from Cedar Rapids and Rev Emmerson of Uniondale starting next Tuesday. Local building shifts include Haynes Brothers planned 60 by 100 foot livery barn. A Riverside creamery pause runs Feb 1 to Apr 1, first shutdown in five years. Oak Grove notes funeral travel, social events, school dismissal for a funeral, and sleigh riding as roads improve. Cedar Valley records infant loss and updates on ill children, plus county seat visit and a postponed party due to storm.
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Riverside
M. E
Cedar Rapids
Emmerson
U. B
Uniondale
Columbus Junction
Haynes Brothers
John Povack
al Rodgers
Richmond
Squire Huntley
Washington
Davis Creek
Fanny Younkin
Oak Grove
T. S. Alderson
Will
L. H. Failing
la Salle
W. L. Clapp
Gibbs
John Parks
Cole
Cedar Valley
Chester Parry
Boyd Fisher
Milo Crane
Wm. Gregg
M. G. Swain
Muscatine
Frank Lindles
Bitter Cold Grips West Liberty Area
West Liberty Iowa reports extreme cold with mercury near 15 to 20 below zero and a local claim of 30 below in one locality. Remains of Charles E. Harold were moved to Zaleska Ohio for burial. funeral services conducted by Rev. G W Busch and Rev John Y Hoover.
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West Liberty
Charles E. Harold
Zaleska
Ohio
Frank
Anterdale
G. W. Busch
John Y. Hoover
Friend's Church
West Branch
Huldah Sexsmith
F. R. Sexsmith
East Fourth Street
Oakridge Cemetery
D. L. Smith
W. D. Ady
A. A Atkins
H. Thomas
Grey
A. Nichols
Lafayette Randall
John Revell
Henry Randall
Primner
Mr. Elliott
Rev. Moffatt
Devenport
Presbyterian Church
Mildred Elliott
Muscatine
Mildred Nichols
A Wife Praises Mother's Friend For Childbirth Aid
A wife recounts four pregnancies noting long pains with the first three children and chloroform use. She credits Mother's Friend with a safe quick delivery of a strong healthy boy and says she did housework two hours before birth with only mild pains.
Mother's Friend promises easier pregnancy and labor
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as essential for expectant mothers. It claims use prevents pain, strengthens the body and mind, eases morning sickness and nervousness, prepares organs for labor, and speeds recovery after childbirth. Bottles cost $1, with a free illustrated booklet from the Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.
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Minnesota
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Bloomington Notes Cite Local Visits and School Strain
W O Fritchman returned from West Branch. Miss Rebecca Hoopes visited friends, the Sinnetts. Abbie Lake and Laura Hoag called. Park Place School, taught by Electa Drury, is crowded signaling need for a new building. Meetings at Bloomington will close Thursday with sessions at 2 pm Tuesday to Thursday. strong interest reported. all invited.
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Bloomington
W. O. Fritchman
West Branch
Rebecca Hoopes
Sinnetts
Abbie Lake
Laura Hoag
Park Place
Electa Drury
H. H. Rockefellow
West Liberty
J. W. Hoopes
Belle Sinnette
St. Paul
Minn
Cure Constipation Forever Promoted Candy Cathartic
An ad promotes Cascinets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It claims money back if GC fails to cure, and mentions refund terms in vague, supposed guarantee language.
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Drigoste
White Prairie Notes Brighten Winter at White Prairie Ia
Winter lingers in White Prairie Iowa with sleigh riding on the way. A West Liberty man sold pictures of Lincoln Garfield and McKinley. Mrs Maurer of Wilton visited her sister. Some farmers discuss installing telephones with many households already considering the upgrade.
Lone Tree Whispers of Local News and A Baby Arrival
Lone Tree Iowa report notes Jesse Holderman working in Louisiana for winter carpentry. Mrs. Lee visits Grinnell for mother Mary Stonegargeer’s sickness and death. Other items: Pursell ill. Krall ill. Jayne in Muscatine. possible rural carrier Douglass. Martha Madden hosts school party. Revival meetings at MFE church continue. Corbitts welcome baby girl born January 29. Baker family to move to Wreehila Kansas.
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Lone Tree
Jesse Holderman
Louisiana
Lee
Grinnell
Mary Stonegargeer
Thomas Pursell
John Krall
John W. Jayne
Muscatine
Kan
Sevastopol Snow Aids Sleighing and Local Visits
The Sevastopol area reports good sleighing after Saturday snowfall. Mr and Mrs John Holmes attended the Huntermaster dance on the slough Friday night. Louis Schwartz and son Walter were in Muscatine Saturday. Mr and Mrs Chris Keehler of High Prairie visited relatives Sunday. The cold snap returned at 15 degrees below zero Monday. Frank Smith came from Muscatine Sunday to hunt. Fred Schwartz called in High Prairie Sunday.
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Sevastopol
Jno. Holmes
Slough
Louis Schwartz
Walter
Muscatine
Chris. Keehler
High Praiie
Frank Smith
Fred Schwartz
High Prairie
Pomeroy Notes From Local Society And Travel
The column lists visits for oyster suppers at the M E church and church attendance across Joy Millersburg Aledo Eliza township. It notes Co R Gates and family moving to Joy, Reed from Iowa moving to the Gates farm, Amos Goddard and others visiting friends, and a sleigh season after a light snowfall.
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Pomeroy, Tl
Linn
Snider
Joy
M. E. Church
R. Gates
Gates
Mr. Reed
Iowa
Gates Farm
Amos Goddard
Ira Crawford
Allie Dool
Aledo
Ftta Boruff
Lulu
Millersburg
Mabel Noble
Fdna Willets
Clair Brandt
Bertha Sheriff
Leroy Lutz
Eliza Township
Mabel Beach
Glen Ballard
Walter Ward
S. S. Bonnff
Etta
Miss Dool
Jeanette Derby Hosts Galesburg Cousins and Local News
Miss Jeanette Derby enjoys a visit from cousins in Galesburg Iowa. Muscatine residents Mrs. Chas Armstrong and Mrs. Harrington visit friends here. Graphophone entertainments planned at township schoolhouses. Teachers prep a February 5 program. Wedding bells expected soon. Various locals visit kin in Muscatine Wilton Holland and New Jersey.
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Yankee Hollow
Jeanette Derby
Galesburg
Chas. Armstrong
Muscatine
Lillian Patton
D. Wintermute
Roy
New Jersey
John Nolte
Arthur Webb
Ryan
J. J. Ryan
Johnnie McClean
Westley Kerr
Holland, Minn
N. Kerr
Mary Fulton
Wilton
Robert
Chas. Stone
Thos. Boot
Nomination Meeting Sets Town Officers for Feb 8 1992
Thursday evening session led by E and Mueller appoints Wm Reins chair and R Knaack secretary for nominating town officers to be voted February 8 1992. Officers nominated include Mayor R Knaack Recorder E Ferrier Treasurer E E Muller and council members J Putyier Wm Reins F Adams D B Ormsby Wm Yost H Andersen Leonard Schlopkohl Miss Clara Mueller and Mr and Mrs Chas Schlopkohl and family. Additional social and travel notes follow with local residents visiting and fellow travelers cited.
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E. & Mueller
Wm. Reins
R. Knaack
Claus Thiesen
E. Ferrier
E. E. Muller
J. Putyier
Wm. Reins F. Adams
D. B. Ormsby
Wm. Yost
Durant
Gus Broders
Davenport
Morris Barnick
Des Moines
Wm. Freeburn
Atlantic
F. Langfeldt
Durant Ia
G. A. Shipley
Desoto
Soldiers camp fire at M. E. church in Cedar Valley
A large Cedar Valley crowd attended a soldiers camp fire at the M E church Thursday evening. Seven veterans spoke including J B Downer who described Andersonville prison life with vivid detail, drawing on his own experiences as a Civil War prisoner. Attendees from West Liberty Nichols and Atalissa shared in refreshments and reflections on the event.
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Cedar Valley
M. E
West Liberty
Nichols
Atalissa
J. B. Downer
Sth
Iowa Cavalry
Wilton
D. Richards
Iowa
George Scott
George Baxter
George Foster
Wm Hill
Andersonville
Brother Downer
Libby
Stockton News Roundup and Movements
Stockton Iowa reports Mr Legler of Summit buying 29 head of cattle from H Broders and shipping them to Chicago via the C R I & P Ry. Mrs Henry Becker and daughter Mabel visit Durant to see her parents Mr and Mrs Schwager. J H Thiel travels to Minnesota on business. Stockton Elevator ships two car loads of hogs to Chicago. The town caucus that was held.
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Stockton
Legler
Summit
H. Broders
Chicago
Henry Becker
Mabel
Durant
Schwager
J. H. Thiel
Minnesota
Stockton Elevator Company
Candy Cathartics marketed by Cascarets
An old advertisement promotes Educate Torr Bowers Cascarets Candy Cathartics for constipation. It claims 25cc servings and a money back refund if a druggist refuses payment. The wording mirrors period colonial tone with abbreviated vendor references.
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Torr Bowers
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