Larson Construction completes 8 mile paving strip
Larson Construction Co finished an eight mile paving stretch from county line to Martinsburg on Monday noon after starting July 2. The road from Martinsburg to Hedrick and one mile west to the county line is open to travel, except within town limits and the strip toward the Milwaukee tracks. Primary 149 south to Martinsburg is being graded and a new bridge over the South Skunk is under construction, expected to finish by mid October per foreman Richard Jensen.
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Larson Construction Co
County Line
Martinsburg
Larson Co
Hedrick
Sigourney
Keokuk County
South Skunk
Richard Jensen
Bloomfield Man I Found Dead in Portland Hotel
Edward St. John formerly of Bloomfield died in a Portland hotel last Thursday from heart disease. He lived with grandparents in Perry Township after his parents died young. Former Bloomfield Democrat employee and later a traveling salesman for E. K. Pond Co. Funeral services held Sunday, Mt. Scott cemetery in Portland. He was a Mason and Knight of Pythias member with many friends.
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Edward St. John
Bloomfield
Portland
Mr. St. John
John
County
Mra
J. R. Henry
Perry Township
Ir. St. John
Bloomfield Democrat
E. K. Pond Co
Chicago
Oscar Williamson
Prisser
Washington
Mt. Scott Cemetery
St. John
Masonic and
Knight of Pythias
Chewing Gum Cause Of Trouble For Little Mary Jane Dalby
A three year old girl from Keokuk County suffered months of misery as a small gum piece lodged high in her nose. Dr W F Boiler in Iowa City identified the obstruction during a late visit after prior exams found no cause. The gum was inserted at a theatre visit last winter, and its removal relieved her symptoms.
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Mary Jane Dalby
Charles Dalby
Iowa City
W. F. Boiler
Boiler
Mary Jane
Keokuk Co. News
Paving Progress on Sharon to New Sharon Route
The Sharon to New Sharon No 59 paving project reached one mile of slab by Wednesday evening after starting last Saturday. Cement pours at about 1200 feet per day as crews target completion before winter, weather permitting, paving the stretch between New Sharon and the county capital.
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Sharon and Way No. 59
New Sharon
Middle Creek
Oskaloosa
Otley News Births and paving progress update
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Bogaards on September 21. Mrs S Menninga aided care for her daughter and new grandson. Mrs Elton Cade and her little son from Pleasantville visited relatives. Otley welcomes Larson Construction Company with a large crew and sparatus for paving highway 63, preparatory work starting earlier in the week and paving beginning Wednesday morning.
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Andrew Bogaards
S. Menninga
Elton Cade
Pleasantville
Otley
Larson Construction Company
Number 63
Now Those Rheumatic Pains Must Go Now
An advertisement touts Allenry as a quick active remedy for rheumatic pains with swelling relief. It claims a money back guarantee if no results, notes anti fever diuretic and analgesic effects, and says leading druggists nationwide recommend it.
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America
Weather and lodging plans for coming season noted
Reports discuss paving a sea road, enabling better weather access within two months. Lodging at houses and camp sites remains in demand to accommodate men. Mrs. Pete Vanden Berg improves slowly but cannot return home. Mrs. Neil Kuiken recovers from gall bladder surgery but remains quite weak.
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Pete Vanden Berg
Ing
Neil Kuiken
Four man learns discipline from steady safeguards
A man with a relaxed approach struggles until he adheres to safeguards, then remains in place. The message emphasizes consistent self discipline and the benefit of following routines to endure.
Speaking Equipment and Senate Interference in Rivola Theatre
Fragmentary clipping notes Western Electric speaking equipment and a Senate internee issue two weeks to install Rivola Theatre. Partial lines mention a skull injury and Hoyt, a roan er, and a balance of £16k, with lost funds and a financial turn.
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Senate
Hoyt
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