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Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo, Iowa

31 Jan 1913

Page 16

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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1913

Page

16

Pioneer Mail Carrier Recalls Early Iowa Routes

An elderly contributor recounts his pioneer days delivering mail from Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls and Waterloo beginning in 1860. He recalls routes via Quasqueton, Millers Creek, and Black Hawk County settlements, early postmasters, rough trails, encounters with wildlife, and notable figures like George W. Hanna and Squire Adams.

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Overwan Thomas W. Case Case Quasqueton Guthrie Cedar Falls Bellevue Jackson County Iowa Dubuque Cedar Rapida David King Hen Vinton Fremont Keys Emont Beckett Hinkle Creek Dan Harris Charles Mullan Black Hawk County George W. Hanna Squire E. D. Adams Hanna Dempsey Overman Sturgis Rapids Mr. Overman Adama Overman Black Hawk Coun King Miller’s Creek Eliza George Ellis John H. Brooks Rivera Chas. Mullan Lewis Hallock J. R. Pratt James Virden BE. M. Cooley Waterloo Canton Wine Sam Dr. Buffon Nelson Fancher Black Hawk Creek Benton County Rock Creek Big Creek California Mr. Ellis Henry County Way Brothers Hampton Qhas Mullan George Sanders Miller's Creek George John Edwards Mullan's John Melrose Melrose Wright County Cedar River Cedar Rapids Newell’s Janesville Cline St. Louis Harris Andres Mullarkey Oscar Virden Jim Virden George Philpot Benton Henry Mellon Cedar Falla Ellis Strong Butler County
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Maple sugar gift from Cedar Falls pioneer memory

The writer recalls fetching mail from Cedar Falls on the way home and receiving a cake of maple sugar from a neighbor. He notes that most pioneers endured hardships of settlement and few prospered financially. Signed Greenbury Luck from New Hartford, Iowa, January 30, 1928.

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Cedar Falls Greenbury New Hartford
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Janesville items note social, deaths, and local events

Mrs. Hendrickson returns to work at the school. Grant Becker returns from Michigan. A Valentine social for Royal Neighbors and their husbands is set for Feb 14 at Chasebert’s home. Alma Turley’s Chicago funeral was held at the M E church. Mrs. Bradford led a Africa talk at Leagues. Visits by Hettler family from Iowa Falls. R N A installed officers Saturday. Janesville’s W R C plans G A R markers at Oakland cemetery. Local attendance, sickness widespread, and notes from area residents. An advertisement promotes Chamberlains ointment for ailments.

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Janesville Hendrickson Grant Becker Michigan Valentine Chasebert Alma Turley Chicago M. E Bradford Leagues Africa George Hettler Iowa Falls Pippert Rich Ow. Livingstone E. V. Wresser Lambert R.N. A W. R Oakland Cemetery Charles Taylor Waterloo W. A. Wright Miranda Bandfield Hurley A. Walker
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Backache Warning Promises Croxone Cure

An old advertisement touts Croxone as a cure for kidney related backache urinary disorders and rheumatic pains claiming it clears blocked kidneys dissolves uric acid and eliminates waste. It promises quick relief with three doses daily and offers a refund if it fails.

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Bright Crorone
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Papes Diapepsin Quick Relief for Upset Stomachs

Diapepsin promises relief in five minutes from indigestion sour stomach and heartburn. It claims fast regulation of upset stomachs, harmlessness, and popularity with millions who eat their favorite foods without fear. A fifty cent bottle is recommended for home use and in case of digestion issues.

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Pape Surort
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