Askins Delivers Farewell Sermon At First Baptist Church
The Rev Clyde J Askins preached his final service after six years at the First Baptist Church, with two baptisms and four new members admitted bringing total additions to 225. A farewell reception followed as he prepares to relocate to Pittsburg Kansas with his family, weather permitting by car or by train. The evening sermon mirrored his first in Waterloo.
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First Baptist Edhurch
Clyde J
Pittsburg
Kan
Askins
Kansas
R. G. Taylor
G. A
Satan
Christ
Calvary
Fife
First Baptist Church
Waterloo
Tour Iowa First highlights beauty beyond tall corn
The Iowa Chamber of Commerce launches a Tour Town First campaign to reshape Iowa’s image. It cites diverse landscapes from Maquoketa’s natural bridge to Decorah caves and Okoboji lakes, plus historic ties along the Mississippi and Marmon Trail, urging travelers to explore state parks and camping grounds along major routes.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Maquoketa
Virginia
Decorah
Kentucky
New England
West
McGregor
Iowa State Chamber of Commerce
Thes Moines
James River
Lake Okeboj
Tours Through Iowa Now Promoted By State Chamber
The Iowa State Chamber of Commerce outlines sample tours across the state from Keosauqua to McGregor and Decorah with stops at state parks and scenic points. A travelogue titled The Journey Thru Iowa with colored slides aids schools churches and organizations in planning trips to historic sites such as Wild Cat Den Ledges State Park and Roosevelt Park.
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Iowa
Commitarce
Keosaulqua
Farmington
Mississippi
Fort Madison
Montrose
Keokuk
Burlington
Wapello
Muscatine
Davenport
Clinton
Maquoketa
Moorhead Caves
Dubuque
Guttenberg
McGregor
Palisades
Pictured Rock
Thousand Islands
Decorah
Sea Caves
Fort Atkinson
Hampton
Roosevelt Park
Floyd County
Charles City
Clear Lake
Mason City
Mason
Free from dangerous drugs prescription for bladder trouble
If back hurts or bladder bothers you, Dr Carey’s PRESCRIPTION NO 777 is advertised as safe and effective with 50 years of success. The notice promises relief or a money back Wioney Pack on a large bottle from Henderson Drug Co and local druggists.
Grant and private swap orders near Vicksburg
David Allison, a private in Co. G, Forty-sixth U.S. Volunteers, says he issued orders to General Grant during the Vicksburg siege in June 1863. On the Warrenton road, Grant and staff passed the picket, and Allison supplied the countersign after a guard delay.
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la Porte City
David Allison
Co. G. Forty-sixth Uwinots Volunteer Infantry
Grant
Allison
Geo. Grant
Vicksburg
Misa
Warrenton Road
Alison
Ryant
Flu Leaves Patient Weak and Nervous
A letter from Mrs. Jonas Myers of Kellys Station Pa describes severe flu recovery aided by Dr A W Chase's Tonic Pills. She notes after weak nervous and discouraged state three boxes restored strength and life quality and she now recommends the medicines.
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Jonas Myers
Kelly’s Station
A. W. Ghase
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase
Sentinel recalls Grant salute at enemy lines
A Civil War memoir fragment recalls a sentinel named T at present arcs with Allison recounting Gen. Grant riding ahead and saluting the guard with the remark that the sentinel should do his duty. The moment captures wartime discipline and leadership in action.
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Allison
Gen. Grant
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ieMars
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Northwood
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Iowa Falls
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Leon
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Lamoni
Bayer
Jefferson St
la Porte
Tornado Insurance
Waterloo Insurance Agency
Lamar J. Tykcke
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Bargain
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