State Reports Disease Surge Across Iowa Week
Iowa health officials report a 50 percent rise in communicable diseases for the past week with measles and scarlet fever driving most increases. Measles reached new weekly records and accounts for about 80 percent of cases, while diphtheria remains confined to under immunization districts.
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A. L. Bryan
Muscatine
Henry Albert
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Lincoln
Iowa City
Dubuque
Sioux City
Oskaloosa
Charles City
Lenten Message on Atonement and Christ’s Sacrifice
The text reflects on Jesus death as atonement, citing biblical verses and pondering how one death could satisfy many sins. It emphasizes God’s love, the Spirit’s bearing of sins, and the transformative impact of Christ’s sacrifice on believers. A prayer asks for a heart-grasp of the sacrifice and the empire of love.
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Christ
Jesus
God
California Fig Syrup Promises Gentle Pediatric Relief
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims to cure indigestion and constipation in babies and kids within hours without griping, and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Reverend Cobb Named Curate at Trinity Church New York
The Rev Rodney Cobb formerly of Muscatine and assistant rector at Davenport’s Trinity cathedral has accepted a call to become curate of Trinity Church Broadway and Wall Streets New York City the nation’s largest Episcopal parish. He will assume duties after Easter having earlier considered a Chicago church offer and recently led Bishop’s Crusade services at Trinity in Davenport.
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Trinity Cathedral
Davenport
Rodney Cobb
Muscatine
Chicago
Cobb
Trinity Episcopal Church
Calvary Victory Over Besetting Sins
A religious feature notes Calvary's triumph over personal failings with guidance from teachers who address sin without a focus on religious distraction. The article situates moral improvement within a practical educational frame.
Obituary of Mrs. Isaac H. Cook
Mrs. Isaac H. Cook aged 38 of 207 East Fourth Street died at Hershey Hospital at noon yesterday after a complication of diseases. Born June 15, 1888 in Louisa County, she is survived by her husband and ten children including Earl Le Moyne and Harold Townsend, two daughters Mildred Cook and Dora Gretchen, three sisters Pearl Batchelor Mabel Vetter Bernice Beckman, and one brother Howard Townsend. Body sent to Meyers Funeral Home. burial plans incomplete.
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Isaac H. Cook
East Fourth Street
Hershey Hospital
Cook
Louisa County
Earl, LeMoyne
Harold Townsend
Mildred Cook
Dora Gretchen
Muscatine
Pearl Batchelor
Mabel Vetter
Bernice Beckman
Howard Townsend
Meyrers Funeral Home
Mrs. Charlotte Coplan Funeral Held At Merers Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Essex Coplan, who died at her home on Smalley Avenue, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Merers Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Essex Cemetery in Drury township, Rock Island County, Illinois.
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Charlotte Essex Coplan
Smalley Avenue
Merers
Essex Cemetery
Drury Township
Rock Island County
Spirited Letts School Board Race Draws Heaviest Vote
Letts Iowa March 17 Despite poor roads and a showy shay the Letts consolidated district school election was the liveliest in years. Voters returned three incumbent directors with totals William H. Jordan 198 E H Dodder 192 and E W Rhyner 191 Arthur Lieberknecht 106 Lester Hafner 100 J H McCormac 85.
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Lester Hafner
J. H. McCormac
Titus Loan and Investment Co Advertisement
If you wish to borrow or invest money buy or sell real estate insure your life property or car see the Titus Loan and Investment Co. 211-212 Iowa Avenue Adv.
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Titus Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Avenue
Woman's Club Study Evening on Bible Geography
The Wilton Iowa Women's Club held an evening meeting at Mrs. Inez Harding's home with Mrs. Edith Nicolaus and Mrs. Maude Teasdale leading a Bible Geography lesson. Participants enjoyed Irish themed decor, games, and a luncheon divided by well known Irish families with a prize for the best looking group.
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Woman's Club
Wilton
Woman’s Club
Imez Harding
Bebe Felter
Maude Felter
Harding
Edith Nicolaus
Maude Teasdale
New Testament World.” Mrs. S. A. Gilbert
Land of Palestine
Reading
S. A. Gilbert
Harrigans
Flannigans
Milligans
O'Learys
Charm of Voice topic at Y W C A supper meeting
The Zenith Blue Triangle club held its regular supper meeting at the Y W C A last evening. Miss Mildred Strajack led a discussion on Charm of Voice while the Heinz Catch Up club basketball team defeated the second team 39 to 11 in a gymnasium game.
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Zenith Blue Triangle Club
Mildred Strajack
Heinz
Spelling Contest At Morning Sun Honors Exile Caperoon
Morning Sun hosts a local spelling contest to pick a representative for the county event in Wapello on March 26. Exile Caperoon of the eighth grade won. Visitors toured class displays and watched a musical typewriting demonstration during the event.
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Morning Sun
Wapello
Grimm Drug Store to Host Poultry and Pig Disease Clinic
Grimm Drug Store announces a poultry and pig disease clinic at Second and Sycamore streets on Tuesday evening March 22. Dr. C D Williams from Gorge H Lee company Omaha leads the event with post mortem exams for diseased stock and lectures on prevention and cure.
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Grimm Drug Company
Second
Sycamore Streets
C D. Williams
Gorge H. Lee Company
Omaha
Williams
Grimm
Radio Fans Lose Interest in India Amid Poor Programs
Radio listeners in India grow restless as program quality declines. Broadcasting officials pledge changes while audiences seek fresher content, sparking discussion among stakeholders about improving schedules and talent.
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India
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Acme
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Laerra
East Second Street
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Ecru
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