Funeral set for Grundy county resident Henry W Steffen
Funeral services are planned for Henry W Steffen 3 a Grundy county resident who died today at 1 16 p m at his home 832 Hite Street West. The service will be at Petersen Broadhale Saturday with Rev B W Muin officiating He was born in Propstel Germany and came to the United States at 17 settling in Davenport later moving to Dysart and then to near Reinbeck where he farmed He married Anna Sick in Reinbeck Oct 26 1881 They lived in Waterloo Thirteen years ago they moved to Tiarlem Mont He spent parts of each year in Tiarlem Mont on a farm Surviving are the widow a son Arthur and a daughter Mrs Elsia Jurgenson both of Idarlem Mont a son William Steffen Linn Grove Ia and a daughter Mrs Emmi Kopathce who preceded him here in death
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Henry W. Steffen
Grundy County
Hite ‘Street
Petersen Broad Hale
B. W. Muin
Pitaine Stelen
Davenport
Beeven
Dysart
Reinbeck
Steffenspent
Tiarlem
Mont
Ae Farm
Pésides
Arthur
Elsia Jurgenson
Idarlem
William Steffen
Linn ‘Grove
Brandwin- Gren
Emmi Kopache
Eight Awards to Be Made in Franklin Spelling Contest
In Franklin county Hampton on February 10 the Hampton Commercial Association will award eight prizes in the county spelling contest. Gold, silver, and bronze medals plus cash prizes are planned with first place receiving a gold medal and $5 total for top eight finishers. The silver cup from last year must be won two years in a row to retain it. All pupils up to eighth grade are eligible to compete and counties expect a larger event than last year.
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Hampton, Tay
Franklin County
Hampton
Commercial. Association
Popejoy
Imust
Toledo Boy Dies of Rare Disease Burial Wednesday
Toledo Iowa February 10 funeral services were held for 11 year old Glenniston Woodrum, son of Mr. and Mrs Abner Woodrum. He died Sunday night from acute pancreatitis after a five day illness. Fisher pastor of United Brethren church conducted short services at home then led services at the church at 2 30. Music was provided by Mrs Hosea McKinney and EB Wilson with organist Mrs Leo Duncan. Pallbearers were members of his Sunday school class.
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Courier
Toledo
Glenniston Woodrum
Abner Woodrum
Fisher
United: Brethren Church
Hosea McKinney Élsr
EB. Wilson
Leo Duncan
Glenn
Notable Names in Burial At Woodlawn Cemetery
A local obituary notes the burial of a child, with survivors including the parents and five sisters. Named individuals listed include George McKineey, George Madacek, Kinner, Eile Dickens, Russell Emerson, and Paul Simpson. Burial occurred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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George McKineey
George Madacek
Kinner
Eile Dickens
Russell Emerson
Paul Simpson
Woodlawn
Baby Found Dead in Bed at Toledo Home
A four month old, Clarence West son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse West, was found dead by his mother in Toledo Iowa Wednesday morning. The infant appeared well earlier and had coughed during the night, with death from an undetermined cause discovered around eight o'clock.
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Toledo
Reb
Clarence West
Jesse West
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Claims Health Benefits
A vintage advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a harmless stomach and bowel cleanser for children. It warns of constipation causing illness and urges mothers to use the product for a thorough inside cleansing, noting to beware of counterfeit syrups and to verify the California Fig Syrup Company as the maker.
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California
California, Fig Syrup Company
Denver Man Injured Hip in Fall
Denver man Henry C. Wente is hospitalized at Presbyterian in Waterloo after fracturing a hip in a fall Saturday night. Parking within 12 feet of hydrants is forbidden, with police enforcing the rule. Local church notices report christenings for Marcella May Dreler and Gloria Lee Juandau.
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Coarier
Denver
Henry
C. Wente
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Blautuss
Harvey Dreler
Marcella May
C. A. Juandau
Gloria ‘Lee
Louisa Dickman
Ald Sociery
Fred Rohler
Tobias
Ned
Don’t Squeeze Blackheads Dissolve Them Now
An old advertisement urges dissolving blackheads rather than squeezing. It claims Calonite powder from a drugstore should be sprinkled on a hot damp cloth and rubbed over the blemishes, promising immediate disappearance of all sizes.
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Long
Grundy
Mumeral
Hees ‘Homem Wai
Franklin
William Doepke
Fred Scheuffel
Mt. Vernon Township
Fred L.bulan
A. M. Buss
Misa Edith Kubbert
Fred Sass
Arthur “Huebner
Sid Son
Milton
Sumner
Sass
Clara Sagert
Harry Sagert
J. ¥. Sommertfelt
Wisconsin
van LS
Meyer
Lelman
Misa Juella Meyer
Owl
Ty Dal
George
Moeller
Will Stettler
John Hartung
Khuer Griese
Bordan
Shipley C
America
Tommy
Bobby
Fifth Avenue
Jersey
Georgette
She Sweeney
Energy Nut
Northern Nut
Kentucky Mine Run
East Fourth Street
Sycamore
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