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KNOW IOWA.Although Iowa ranks fifteenth In population and twenty-third in area of land, she ranks:In total value of farm products, first.In combined value of livestock, first.In value of farm property per farm, first.In percentage of farm land improved, first.In percentage of total area in farms, first.in number of automobiles per capita, first.In value of horses, first.In value of hogs, first.In number of poultry, first.In value of egg production, firstIn value of farm implements, first.In tonnage of forage crops, first.In production of grass seed, firstIn production of oats, first.In per capita wealth, second.In total assessed valuations, fifth.Tnwa'c n*'” '•'j Tmpph 43 53P*» *United States' per capita wealth. $1,965.Tyler was spent in Iowa and about twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Tylerlived, for a short time in Marble Rock. Since that time their home has been in Clear Lake, South Dakota, until about six years ago when they went to Oregon. A little over a year ago they returned to Marble Rock to make this place their home.Mrs. Tyler was a faithful member of the W. C. T. U. serving for years as president and of the W. R. C. and as long as health permitted, active in the work.The deceased became a Christian in childhood and remained a faithful follower of and worker for her Master, fn the Baptist chttrch until He called her home.To her family she was a faithful wife and devoted mother, to her neighbors, a helpful friend, and to the young around her, in whom she was always interested, she was an inspiration toward all the best things of life.The following verses are selectionsfrnm of vroto• fiifhtcnlt;t{ATTENTION.At a meeting of the officers of the Sunday school association it was decided to make a house to house of our district. Accordingly all visitors appointed by the Sunday schools lor this purpose are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. Stivers on Friday, March 16, at 1:30 p. in., to make final plans and receive instruction* for the work.R. T. Stivers, District Presidentmany—To her there was a silver lin-} i ing In every cloud. JOBITUARY.Heaven.r love to think there are flowers overthereAround that glorious throne,And beautiful streams all sparkling brightWith a lovliness all their own.1And that when my Saviour has said to meYou have finished your course, come home”It will mean that my sins are all blotted outI can welcome the Saviour’s “well done.”]Harriett August Barker was born fit Watertown, New York, August 30, 1845, and died at Marble Hock, Iowa. March 5.1917, aged 71 years, 6 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to Avery B. Tyler at Sparta, Wisconsin, January 20. 18t7. and to this union ware bom five children, four daughters, Mrs. G. K. Millard, of Atkin, Minn.. Mrs. H. E. Inman, of Oelweln, Iowa, Mrs. H. G. Ramsay, of Marble Hock, Iowa, Mrs. E. B. Van-derwaiker, of Catiby. Minn., and one son, 3. tt. Tyler, ol North Dakota, all of whom with the husband are left to mourn her lots.* tat* fat tit tite girlhood tf Mlt.All those T have helped if any there he Who will miss me for good that I’ve done,I should like them to drop just one flower for me,And praise God that 1 am called home.Funeral aervteaa were conducted by Rev. V. C. Kelford, pastor of the Baptist church Thursday afternoon, Mar. 8, 1917, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ramsay and the body laid to rest In Went Side cemetery.With the exception or Mrs. Millardand the son all of the children and a nephew, N. IX Barker of Marshall,Mbs., ftttt kite tb U at tSb feaeaO.t
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Marble Rock Journal
Marble Rock, Iowa, US
Thu, Mar 08, 1917
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