Blockade Impedes Iowa Mail Carriers in Heavy Snow
Severe blizzards cripple Delaware county routes with six foot drifts and subzero temps. Carriers like Worst in 21 years M. Lusk and W. B. Kenney report forced horse and cutter travel, with many miles passable only by sleds. Several towns including Independence, Buchanan and Brandon face postponed events and curtailed service as roads remain closed or dangerous.
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Courier
Manchester
Delaware County
A. M. Lusk
Gnelda
W. B. Kenney
Greeley
Loren Platt
Thorpe
Harry Kelsey
Ryan
Watler Schiess
Mr. Lusk
Dilger services to be at Shell Rock
Funeral services for Harvey Dilger, died in Independence hospital, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at his brother Adam Dilger's home in Shell Rock. Rev. A. R. Grant of the M. E. church will officiate. Dilger was five years old and had been ill since July. surviving relatives include two brothers Theodore and Will, a sister Mrs. Anna Crouse, and a half brother in Cherore Ree.
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Courier Special Servce
Shell Rock
Harvey Dilger
Independence
Adam
A. R. Grant
M. E. Church
Dilger
Theodore, Stout
Will
Edgepea
Anna Crouse
Chero- Ree
Veteran J J Rongo 84 Civil War service dies in Preserved
J J Rongo aged 84 a Fredrika Union veteran died after a long illness in Presedika Indiana He served in Company PF Thirty Eighth Town infantry until the Civil War close He survived by his widow a daughter preceded him and funeral arrangements were not yet set
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Fineiel Sewer
Prederika
J. Roneo
Deelsico
Fonce
Cant. Rogers
Weat Union
Multiple Iowa Deaths Reported Across Counties
Stacyville and Nashua mourn deaths from anemia and pneumonia with services at Stacyville Catholic church and nearby churches. Emma Bauer of Geneva, later buried at Oakwood, survived by relatives including Mary Clawson and Esther Wregner, with funeral in First Evangelical church. Ian Layton, born Albany, NY, died of pneumonia. funeral to be held at 1:30 p.m. in town with five of seven children surviving. Mrs. Sarah Talley, 88, pioneer from Ohio, passed at home in West Union. burial at Mt. Ayr. F G Rust of Glidden and Mrs. Will McDowell of Bloomington noted in notices. funerals held today.
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Avaley
Ackley
Emma Baurer
Mary Clawson
Geneva
First Evangelical Church
J. M. Krattt
Oakwood
Anna
Emma Schultz
Balleyville
Grundy County
Iowa
Chris Bauer
Were
E. E. Clements
Mr. Layton
Albany
WW. Y
New York
Tlllnois
Anna E. Pennington
Republic
Here
Fred Wentworth
Clarence Hanson
Alvin Flint
Geclf
Nashua
William of Wallace
Ida
Aird
West Union
Sarah Cg, Talley
Talley
Mt. Ayr
Walter H. Benil
Ohio
Ringgold County
Nora Talley
Lloyd Talley
Bushnell, Fla
G. H. Talley
Victor
Record
Burin
Ayr
District Court Opens In Floyd County Amid Ledger Events
District court in Floyd County opened this morning with the first case to hear a suit to set aside a guaranty settlement tied to the Rockford State bank. Community news notes include club meetings, a history topic discussion, W C T U gathering, and travel plans for Dale Newton. Birth announcements from Ackley and Waverly area towns accompany marriage notices and local social items.
Funeral Service for John M. Tripp at La Porte City
John M. Tripp a longtime La Porte City resident died recently. Funeral held at 1 30 pm in the Methodist church with Rev B E Clements and Rev T M Nielsen. Burial at Mt Auburn Cemetery. Tripp born January 8, 1843 near Syracuse New York served in Co H One Hundred Fifty sixth Illinois Infantry. Survived by wife Louisa Kelsey five sons and one daughter 21 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild all present. Also notes Henry Ballheim stroke and other family updates.
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la Porte City
John M. Tripp
Methodist Church
Clements
Nashua
T. M. Nielsen
Mt. Auburn
Syracuse
Sandwich
Tripp
Co. H
Memphis
Tenn
Yorkville
Louisa Kelsey
Victor B
Beloit
Kun
George W
Randalia
Charles E
Redwing
Minn
Fred J
Warrensburg
Robert B
Mary D. Reed
Clint Ballheim
Wyoming
J. T. Porter
Billy
Douglas
Wyo
J. H. Goon
Mr. Goon
Cedar Rapids
Conrad Meyers Dies at 86 in Bassett Iowa
Conrad Meyers 86 of Bassett Iowa died yesterday at his home after retiring from farming. He suffered influenza related complications. Survived by his widow five sons and one daughter. Funeral planned at the Lutheran church Bassett with Rev G Prottnegeler in charge. Burial at Rowley Cemetery. Body at Hauser Funeral Home awaiting relatives and favorable weather for services.
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Courier Special Service
Charles City
Conrad Meyers
Bassett
G. Prottnegeler
Rowley
Hauser Funeral Home
Banks Of Three Towns Re Elect Official Ot Apes
Hudson Jan 15 Hudson State bank and Hudson Lumber company held annual meetings with elections of directors and officers. Officers include Henry Lafrenz president B S Strayer vice president R I Bordner cashier and W A Hanna assistant cashier. Directors include Lafrenz Strayer Degner Axson and Dufel among others. James Loonan to head the number company with Lafrenz as VP and H R Hollis as secretary-treasurer.
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Courier Special Service
Hudson
Hudson State Bank and
Hudson Lumber Company
Henry Lafrenz
B.S. Strayer
R. I. Bordner
W. A. Hanna
Mr. Lafrenz
Strayer
Henry Degner
Manchester Child Dies of Pneumonia
Lynn J. Ballard three years old, son of Dan L. and Mrs. Ballard, died Monday from influenza and pneumonia in Manchester Iowa. Services were at Congregational church with Rev. J. F. Moore. Buried later in Oakland cemetery. Born May 8 1926. survived by parents and siblings Eileen Dean Purcell and Lloyd.
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Courier
Manchester
Lynn J. Ballard
Dan L. Ballard
Congregational Church
J. F. Moore
Oakland Cemetery
Eileen
Dean
Purcell
Lloyd
Two Easy Steps to Avoid Colds and Flu This Winter
Doctors recommend a twofold preventive: nightly Najol to keep the system in top condition and daily Mistol to protect the nose and throat from influenza germs. The natural Najol aids overall function, while Mistol clears nasal passages, soothes the throat, and can be gargled for sore throats. Both are on sale at druggists.
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Najol
Misco
Judge Illness Delays Bremer County Court Session
Opening of Bremer county court was postponed due to illness of Judge M F Edwards of Parkersburg. Trial for David Rowary on wife and child desertion charges will occur at the next term. Jail repairs under Sheriff Sager progress, interiors cleaned and repainted with new plumbing. Two prisoners custody. Parish officers named at St Pauls Lutheran church including reelected deacon Louis Braun and new trustees. Woman's club hosts 2 Better Homes department meeting at Mrs Wehrmacher's home. Orphans' Aid society to meet Jan 16 with local hostesses. Past Noble Grand association meeting at Mrs Hattle Page's home. Di Giorgio concert orchestra to perform Jan 17 on Waverly lyceum course. High school normal training exam set for Jan 16 and 17 in Sumner and Waverly. Mrs Rose Benning recovering at Mercy hospital post operation. Grant Becker under care for leg fracture from cow kick. Kate McCarty travels to Stillwater Okla to serve as house mother for Lambda Chi Alpha at A M College.
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Waverly
Bremer County
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Louis Braun
BE. H. Kramer
William Sohle
Fred Fedeley
Better Homes Department
The
Woman’s Club
W. H. Wehrmacher
A. T. Leslie
Orphans’ Aid
Orphans’ Aid Society of
Howard Bogan
Fred Guether
Louise Kehe
Noble Grand Association
Hattle Page
di Giorgio
Waverly Lyceum
Sumner
Rose Benning
Waterloo
Mercy Hospital
Grant Becker
Janesville
Hawkeye Finance Company Formed in Charles City Iowa
Articles of incorporation for the Hawkeye Finance Company were filed in Charles City Iowa on January 15. Capital stock is 25000 dollars, 250 shares of 100 dollars each, payable in cash at par. Business to begin when 5000 dollars of stock is paid. remaining stock issued as sold. Directors include W E Taylor J Salsbury Carl R Swab Ed Matteson William Mullarkey W O Herbrecht A R Eggert with officers to be elected once capital is raised.
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Courier
Charles City
Hawkeye Finance Company
W. E. Taylor
Salsbury
Carl R. Swab
Ed Matteson
William Mullarkey
Herbrecht
A. R. Eggert
Masons Install at Cedar Falls Amid Fraternal Festivities
Cedar Falls January 15 Formal installation of the 1929 staff of officers at the Masonic lodge followed supper at the fraternity headquarters. Hans Lang becomes master succeeding Rev. George Barsalou. A gold purse was awarded to James Whills for 31 years of service as lodge secretary. Rev. Raymond Grant of Vinton spoke on The Inquisitive Master. Semester ends Cedar Falls public schools close Friday with exams the last three days. classes resume Monday. Parish business session at First Congregational church will precede a picnic supper. Burial for Mrs. N. P. Nielsen 81 of Denver occurred at Fairview. Ann van Loupe and Prank Cilvella, 22 Kansas City, died from boxing injuries after being knocked from the ropes by Steve Selina.
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M. E. Church
Vinton
Cedar Falls
Piveseurg
Ann
Van
Loupe
Prank Cilvvella
Kansas City
Steve Selina
Civella
Selina
Farmers' Co-Operative Creamery annual meeting held in Oelwein
The Farmers' Co-Operative Creamery of Oelwein held its annual meeting in the I. O. O. F. hall with officers reelected: A. W. Stewart president, Andrew King vice president, J. Butler secretary, Roy Sackville treasurer, and A. R. McLaury, Fred Gremmels, and B. Holtzman as directors. Yearly receipts reached 920 231.16 with 315 522.53 paid to patrons, signaling a prosperous year. The piece notes P. H. Harmes as a medal winner in the daily section of the Midwest. The American Legion assists in clearing heavy snows from the business district. Also mentioned are visits by Mrs. William Seahey and family plans to California for James Crowley and family.
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Courier Special Services
Oelwein
Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery Company
I. Co
F. Hall
A. W. Stewart
Andrew King
P. H. Harmes
Middlewest
Legion
American Legion
William Seahey
Providence
R. 1
G. CO. Adams
Rachel Prichard
Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Relief From Stomach Agony
Thousands suffer stomach agony gas and indigestion according to the ad. Dave's Mentha-Pepsin elixir is praised for quick relief and regular use to overcome chronic stomach trouble. The ad claims druggists in the area report high demand and offers a money back guarantee.
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Dave
Snow removal costs hit Independence city budget
Independence Iowa reports heavy snowfalls cost the city $954 to remove. A large force labored for a 40 day period loading and hauling snow on sleds wagons and dumping it into the river. Travelers comment Independence is the only city allowing curbside parking since the snow began.
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Independence
Konjola Man Promotes New Health Remedy in Waterloo
A long advertisement touts Konjola as a cure for stomach and kidney troubles. It claims thousands’ testimonials and invites readers to meet “the Konjola Man” at Wangler Bros. Drug Store, 229 East Fourth Street, Waterloo, with free samples offered. It emphasizes herbal ingredients and rapid health benefits.
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A. Morris
Wangler Bros
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
Konjiola
Konjola
Brown Street
Davenport
Tows
Wangler Bros. Drug Store
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Bristow
Buchanan
Clarence Crynes
Jesup
Hamiess
Straim
Littleton
Brandon
Rebekah
J.J. Rongo
Frederika Union
Fowa
Stacyville
Helen Pint
Mason City Hospital
Stacyville Catholic Church
Wat
Dan
F. G. Rust
Gildden
W. FP. McDowell
Lillian Cook
McDowell
Will McDowell
Bloomington
Glidden
Floyd County
Oesoon
District Court
Rockford State Bank
Erwin Larson
Doug
Frank Nies
Bolivia- Paraguay
Chris Hauser
Isaac Fredrickson
Mines
Andrews, Colton
Harriet Smith
Julia Watland
P. A. Thomas
Dale Newton
New York City
Majestic
Europe
Africa
Mart-Parr Company
Fred Ahe
Esther
Phoenix
Artz
Inia
Frank Grajinm
Robert Leighty
Maxine Gottrell
Glenville
John Horstman
Horstman
Ethel syn+ dergarch
Littleton, Littleton, Ta
Ervin Corcoran
Triumph
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Chas
OT Apes
Dike Institution
Farmers State Bank
F. M. Williams
2 &E. Strait
F. E. Albert
W. A. Fiester
B. F. Nachholz
Co R. Bolton
A. C. Jaeger
J. D. Nabholz
T. A. Rice
B. W. Towne
O. E. Stulart
3.D. Sweeney
R. F. Clarke
Roy Cook
Roy A. Cook
E. ©. Strait
Dike
D. Vought
Dike Savings Bank
Ben H. Fletcher
Bremer
Parkersburg
Board of Supervisors
Fred Sager
Oklanoma
Sb. Ansgar
Kate McCarty
John Meyer
Stillwater
Okla
Lambda’ Chi Alpha
A. & M. College
Ceqa Falls
Yvinson
First Congregational Church
Boars
California
James Crowley
San Diego
Gal
Robert Drug Co
Humphrey
Umphre
OWA
H.co, Tee
Sone
Wkonjola
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