The Nations Dead and Wounded
A wartime casualty roster lists fourteen Iowa servicemen with statuses including killed in action and died of disease. Soldiers named include Johnny J. Rust Hartley and Hans P. Sorenson Adair among those listed as missing or wounded in action across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
War Department
Sone Ae
Iowa
Pye Wake Weisman
Marble Rock
Johnny J. Rust
Hartley
Corp
Hans PB. Sorenson
Adair
Lou Turter
Oskaloosa
Milton JJ fcKlroy
Indianola
Niale Drake
Masonville
William Hulsmann
Titanica
Peter Smith
Newell
Pee
Wiliam J. Farmer
Atlantic
Floyd A. Vansickle
Fort Dodge
Clyde Ashford
Council Bluffs
Perry Wielder
John W. Waters
Greeter
Tietro Purratta
Lovilta
Two Children Die of Flu Near Vinton Iowa
Vinton Iowa January report details influenza afflicting the John Burkart family two miles northeast of town. Two children died Saturday night, an eight year old son and a few years older daughter. Five or six other family members are sick, some critically. Home conditions described as deplorable. Funeral services for Texie Wood held at Presbyterian Church with Eastern Star and Rebekahs in turnout. Remains buried at Evergreen Cemetery. News notes say several new flu leases in town but not serious. epidemic perhaps abating. Hard Coal Young Coal Co. advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Jan
John Burkart
Texie Wood
Firev
Miss Wood
Soluree
Eastern Star
Rebekahs
3 Syood
Evergreen Cemety
Dr Ross Tuberculosis Specialist at Leavitt Building
Dr William H Ross practices limited to diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and chronic chest diseases. Located at 802 Leavitt and Johnson Building. Office hours 2 to 3 PM, evenings by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt and Johnson Building
Milks Emulsion touted as life saver for stomach trouble
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a guaranteed remedy for digestive ills, claiming rapid relief from gas, stomach pain, and weak health. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Isabella I. Wilbur and promotes the product as a nutritious emulsion eaten with a spoon, with a money back guarantee and two price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella I. Wilbur
Webb
Tona
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre: Haute
Terre: Haute, Ind
Wangler Bros
A. Miller Drug Co
Get Rid of That Persistent Cough Tonics Offer
Advertises Eckman’s Alterative as a two year proven remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat issues. Claims to strengthen and restore health. Sells at 50 cents and 1.50 bottles through druggists and agents in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tor
Hard Coal
Young Coal Co
WM. H. Ross
Black Hawk County
Wm. Miller
Chirence Niche Pr L& B
Coul
Terlow
Foster
Ase M. Storia
Tillotson
Hawin A. Jones PU
Ddardy & Virden’s
Wat
Rimwoud Cemetery
Muttman WelSwoud
Mrs. Wilbur
Burch Bros
Waterloo
Mason City
Marshalltown
Charles City
Aberdeen
Burch
Madam Srene
Bon Ton
Towa
Choice
Plaid
Opportunity
Oded Bis
Par
Fae
Brundary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!