Millionaire Eben Byers died from radium water abuse
Fatalities among radium workers recalled as Eben Byers who died after drinking radium water had previously urged friends to use it. The report notes Byers, a millionaire, was linked to radium health claims and mentions ensuing fatalities among women workers exposed to radium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Byers
Eben M. Byers
Pittsburgh
Byers
U. S. Radium Corporation
Orange
N. J
Mertz
Edward
Rural School Five-Week Tests Highlight Top Averages
The rural school reports its fifth six week test series with standout averages led by June Garrett at 99 6/7 and Russell Davison at 99 2/7. Several students maintain perfect attendance, including Russell Davison Everette Davison Raymond Edwards Leota Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Garrett
Russell Davison
Clifford Hesseltine
Everette Davison
Raymond Edwards
Leota Garrett
Mildred Davison
Clifford
Richard Hesseltine
Russell
Raymond
Richard
Leota
Everette
Donald
Garrett
Local Business and Funeral Services Directory
A historic directory lists dentists, funeral homes, insurers, real estate and plumbing firms with addresses on Main Street and nearby blocks. Key entries include Dr W D Dwyer at Bailey Building, Dr T J Pease near Court House, Jones and Sherman funeral homes, Ralph W Thompson Insurance, Lemley & Yard, Provident Mutual agent H W Hyde, Livingston & Eicher abstract office, John W Applegate real estate, and Ream & Carson plumbing.
Chiropractors and osteopathic physicians directory listing
Chiropractor Dr Chas C Brown offers neurocalometer service with office opposite the courthouse. Residence and office phones 102. Downstairs office noted. Preston L Letter DO provides rectal disease care, located third door south of Lemmon's Pharmacy upstairs with office phone 410 and Kew phone 818.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Brown
Court House
Preston L.etter
D. O
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Kew
Franklin School Pupils Record Spelling Progress and Activities
A Franklin school page highlights class efforts and events. Entries cover spelling progress, monthly borders, a world war study with All Quiet on the Western Front, egg shell seed growing, choir practice, visitor notes, six week tests, a spelling contest with egg prizes, cradle and weaving projects, new pupils, Washingtons Birthday activities, jokes from physiology, and a Valentine party with themes and themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Leota L. Garrett
Everette W. Davison
Russell Davison
Richard Hesseltine
Marjore Snider
Leota Garrett
Ruth Mary
Mildred Davison
June Garrett
Mary L. Davison
Marion township spelling contest results and illness note
The Marion township spelling contest took place at Sommers school on March 11. Alice Eichelberger earned third place in the lower grades and Orlin Frey earned third place in the upper grades, both advancing to the county contest. Orlin Frey has been absent for nearly three weeks due to illness including the flu and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Sommers School
Alice Eichelberger
Orlin Frey
Mary Wolf and Students Lead Busy Six Weeks
No one has been tardy for six weeks and a list of students never absent includes Donald Stout Elsie Stout Nettie Hipp Margaret Louise Nicholson and Laura Jean Stout. Top six weeks grades include Elsie Stout and Mildred Roger in multiple subjects. The Spelling Contest saw Elsie Stout place third at Riverside then compete in the county contest at Washington. Hot Lunch runs weekly with rotating dishes. Birthdays include three in summer and a surprise party on March 18 with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond F. Edwards
Marjorie
Ruth
Mary
Leotu
June
Mildred
Mildred L. Davison
Mary Wolf
Donald Stout
Elsie Stout
Nettie Hipp
Margaret Louise Nicholson
Laura Jean Stout
Mildred Roger
Riverside School
Washington
Local Test Period Extended For Sojka Families
The six week period extends over this week due to missing tests last week. Harold and Lorene Sojka lead the group while Archie Horak Alvin and Dale Sojka are listed among the lower group.
Tallman School Notes Celebrate Birthday and Craft Work
The Tallman No 4 class reports girls making doll comforters and a doll house with a barn by Leo Anderson and Robert Moody. Mary Martha Henderson celebrates a birthday with cake and eggs from the Easter Bunny, noting her perfect six week attendance. Plans for a warm weather clean up day include yard work and trash burning.
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Tallman School
Leo Anderson
Robert Moody
Mary Martha Henderson
Mary Henderson
Masonic Lodge Regular Meetings Noted in 1920 Notice
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A PF A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday monthly. Damascus Shrifle No. 10 W 8 of Je meets on the fourth Tuesday at Masonic Temple rooms. Grace E Twinam W H P and Hazel Haven W Scribe are listed as officers.
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Washington Lodge No
A. PF
A. M
Glenn Mace
W. M
A. W. Yard
Damascus Shrifle
Masonic Temple
Grace E. Twinam
Hazel Haven
W. Scribe
Railway Timetable Highlights From R J P Kastbound Schedule
A detailed list of arrivals and departures for multiple divisions including No 4 Golden State No 12 Apache and No 50 Local Passenger with times such as 3 39 a m 8 25 a m and 6 45 p m. Eastbound No 11 Apache No 29 Local Passenger and numbered freight and mixed trains are shown with daily and weekend patterns and agent names L Goodlander and J C McKay.
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Golden State
Mrcnhhine
Apache
Knoxville
Esa
Sun- Oitier
OC. M
W. C. Bell
Lexington Standard School Calendar Summary
February entries note a Pussy-willow bouquet and a spelling contest prep. March items include birthdays and candy treats from Betty Jean Tadlock and Stead, visits by Mrs Wade Gardner, illness from flu, and classroom activities on Lindbergh George and Martha Washington birds and drawing. The school serves warm lunches since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Bishop
Lara Slead
Marjorie Slead
Betty Jane Slead
Laura
Marjorie
Betty Jean
Jean
Bishop
Betty Jean Tadlock
Cedar Township
Union School
Jack Frost
Wade Gardner
Lindbergh
George
Martha Washington
Betty Jean Stead
School Easter Activities and Students Honored
After recess the class held an Easter egg hunt and candy in desks. On March 29 Daryl and Wayne Bitting moved away. A fourth grade physiology class produced a play about Mrs Ply and Mrs Mosquito. On April 1 Mrs Arnom Pewets sent an angel food cake with seven pink candles and a gallon of fruit salad for James birthday. John Gardner and Jean Bishop achieved the top averages in six week tests.
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Daryl
Wayne Bitting
Ply
Mosquito
Arnom Pewets
James
Rolling Green School Students Move to Keokuk County
Orin Omar and Eloise Black moved into Keokuk county with their family from Rolling Green School. They left the school on February 29 and started a school garden in the yard with plans to fence it in.
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Rolling Green
Dutch Creek
Orin
Omar
Eloise Black
Keokuk County
School Suspended for Week in March Over Illness
Students missed part of March when the school suspended operations for a week because the teacher was ill. The illness prompted cancellations and temporary closure affecting classes and activities.
Curio From St. Kilda Sparks Interest In Collection
A puttin snare from St. Kilda is described as a beautiful native craft. The item is noted for its intricate workmanship and long production time, highlighted among a storm battered isle curios.
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St. Kilda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coe M. Byers
Grace
Fryer
Mae Guarts M* Donato
Ether
Mertz and Son
Rural School News
Franklin School
Marion Two
Lucille Davison
Clifford and
Delbert Hesseltine
The
Journal
W. D. Dwyer Bailey
Northeast Corner Square
T. J. Pease
Penney Store Corner
West Main St
O. F
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman’'S Funeral
Ralph W. Thompson Insurance
Bailey
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Washington National Bank
Hall
Provident Mutual Life Ins. Co
Philadelphia
H. W. Hyde
Dist
Brown’s Auto Body & Top
N. Ia. Ave
Livingston & Eicher S. W. Livingston and
E. CG. Eicher
West Main S
John W. Applegate
City Hall
Atrest
State Theatre
Plumbing Ream & Carson Plumbing and Heating
North
Iowe Ave
Fred's
Iowa Ave
Johnson’s Grocery
C. EF. Bassler
Ainsworth
Fr. A
Marjorie Mae Snider
Merle Hesseltine
Lucille Fetes
William Masson
Charles Berdo
Clifford W. Hesseltine
Edwin Swartzendruber
Henry County
Wayland
Eugene
Eli Snider
New Haven
Gald
Helen Hill
Richard O. Hesseltine
Ruth Davison
Virginia
Bark
W. Russell Davison
Grand Prairie School
Velma Jones
Eidiene
Walter
Hazel
Elmer
Alvin Sojka
Gretta
Wesley Ramsey
Vince
Dale Sojka
George Washington
Gretta Ramsey
Walter Sojka
Eldiene Sojka
Eicher Scchool
Oakland
J. C. McKay
Lexington Standard School
John Gardner
Curio
Fred Hagel
Hagel
New Snapp Hotel
Fred F. Hagel
Excelsior Springs, MO
Aaa
Ah Hagel ET
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