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100 years ago

The Lincoln County Medical Society met in Harrington to endorse a goitre prevention plan that would give small iodine tablets to children each week.

Smoked glass, old photographic films and colored glasses were in great demand as locals clamored to view a solar eclipse.

Jesse Logsdon pleaded guilty to counterfeiting money and was sentenced to one day in jail.

75 years ago

4,000 people attended the 9th annual Lincoln County Fair. Community Grange’s float took first prize, while Bluestem Grange’s float was second.

Davenport city council cut $12,915 from the annual budg...