Local items roundup from Burlington area notes
Medical updates and social news fill a long local column. Citizens like Dr. Victor Todd, Ed Fox, and Mrs. Rork are mentioned along with travel, visits, and family updates. The Chautauqua grounds progress, railroad shifts, and a Prairie Flower school picnic highlight a day’s events and community life.
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Ed Fox
Burlington
Mrs. Rork
W. H. Butterfield
Sigourney
Will McClean
Carleton C. Wilson
Law Department
Will
Dr Kings New Discovery Sa m cures long standing coughs
Testimony from T J McFarland of Benterville Va claims Dr Kings New Discovery cured his three year bronchitis after tried doctors offered no relief It is said to cure lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip Sold by Cook Sherman Druggists with trial bottles free and regular sizes 50c and 1 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Cook & Sherman Druggists
Death Of William Earle Skipton 1890 1903
William Earle Skipton born January 11 1890 in Washington County Iowa died June 10 1903 at age 15 in West Chester He joined the M E church in West Chester two years ago He died in faith and expressed willingness to go Funeral services were held at the home southeast of West Chester conducted by Rev W H Dellon and were attended by many friends Interment was in Eureka Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fox
Washington Telephone Company
Burlington
Brighton
Iowa Central
Prairie Flower
Cedar Township
Marning
Alice Eyestone
Henry Booth
Jewell
Wilton
Rolland Knowles
Culbertson
Crawfordsville
Methodist Church
Nellie Ross
Little Walter Meek
Blanch
Edna Klein
William Earle
Charlie
Nettie Chilcote Skipton
Washington County
Iowa
M. E. Church
West Chester
W. H. Dellon
Eureka Cemetery
Allen's Foot-Ease Cure for Chilblains Ad
An 1880s style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for chilblains damp feet and swelling. It claims relief for prostibites and foot sweat and directs readers to druggists and shoe stores for a 25 cent purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Russ Bleaching Blue Package Promoted at Grocers
Housekeepers urged to try a package of Russ Bleaching Blue, claiming it will replace all other brands. Sold at grocers for 10e per package, the notice promotes the product and urges adoption by households.
Bank Statement Sworn To By J A Young, Cashier
Statement sworn before directors on June 12 1908 at Washington Iowa for The Washington National Bank. J A Young cashier swears the document true to the best knowledge and belief. Filed with county officials in Washington County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
J. A. Younha
Young
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Will Dodder
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Blanch Klein
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Jd. Howard McJunkin
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Muscatine
Henry Glick
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Sam Logan
G. H. Mullin
Drake
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Charley Davis
Eldon
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Cole
A. J. Smith
Roderick
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Cass Slocum
Matt White
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Geo. B. French
John Bergquist
Chicago
Elmer
Frank
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Hallie Berdo
Hallie
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Rev
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Capt. Gallagher
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Harley Gallagher
Dental Department
Living Lake
Sawhill
Jack Heath
Grace Shanefelt
Quinn
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Stewart's
H. F. Stewart
J. H. Stewart
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Youngstown
Ohio
G. W. Dodder
John A Stewart
Portland
Oregon
Clarence Tripp
J. T."matthews
Harvey
Rev. J.M. Acheson
Zion
Carroll County
Ill
Mr. Mathews
W. B. Bell
Manchester
George Bell
Colonel Expects
Bismark
N. C
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Amy
Jessie
Pearl Fair
Ottumwa
Miss Gardner
Norton
Miss McNett
Mattock
Heighton
Chatauqua
Mary Trieschmann
Zetta Carr
Gertrude Smith
Veda Stryker
Wellman
Wellman High School
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Alice Fluke
Arthur Shields
Rock Island
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Washington Democrat
Alex Miller
Chautauqua
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Will French
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Hugh McCleery
George B. French
Supt
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Titus Station
Stevenson Farm
Lick Creek
William J. Bryan
Washington National Bank
Marsh W. Bailey
Notary Public
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F. L. Wilson
U.S
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OPC
Columbia Pharmacy
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