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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
1
Maquoketa city council approves erecting substantial iron posts with enameled name plates at street corners to mark street names. The move aligns with improving city appearance and supports future mail delivery, though markings' exact character is not specified.
We express gratitude for liberal patronage during the first quarter of 1920. Merchants have been loyal and subscribers prompt in paying, with many new readers joining our big family. We take pride in producing a good newspaper and aim to improve, relying on continued support from readers, merchants, and the community.
Negotiations progress toward an aviation field near Maquoketa this summer. Nearby Davenport Dubuque Clinton and Cedar Rapids already have fields, and inclusion on national aviation maps would raise Maquoketa’s profile as a city maintaining a quality field.
The Mothers Ch group met with Mrs FH Thursday afternoon at McIntire for an enjoyable session. Roll call was answered by a suggestion for Checking Selfishness. Mrs C H Moonek read a paper on Disadvantages of an Only Child. Mrs C F Coverdale spoke on How Shall We Handle the Selfish Child. Miss Ernestine McIntire gave a piano accompaniment reading.
Several Wik School instructors attended the North western Iowa Teachers Association meeting held in Cedar Rapids. Attendees included Supt. B. S. Moyle Miss Mary Joiner Miss Mary C. Hancock and Miss Rosa Oxtert. A birth announced and various visits noted across Cedar Rapids Earlville Savanna Chicago and Maquoketa with local residents named. The Maquoketa shop overhauls an air lane and Doran plane work is underway.
Forty years ago widows in the 1st ward thanked Mrs. Dr. Allen for Christmas gifts while Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Barnes helped with baskets for children. Treasurer Mahony faced unpaid bills from over $5,000 in funds. Notes on court news, water works needs, sleighing party, business partnerships, and local improvements follow, including new residents, a normal school proposal, elocutionist Mr. E. B. Allen, and local commerce updates.
C W Reynolds died about ten this morning at his North Olive Street home after a short pneumonia illness. English native, long resident, he was a painter by trade. The remains go to Clinton tomorrow for a funeral at his son’s home in the afternoon. Survived by his wife and two sons, both of Clinton. Interment in Clinton cemetery.
Market items report beef prices rising from 10 to 12 cents per pound, and goods like women’s shoes at $1 in Davenport. Notes mention fuel shortages and coal and wood scarcity affecting Clinton Lyons and nearby towns. Various local events include a marriage in April, President Hayes’s travel, and school news in Nieman’s district.
A fragmented local column lists daily notes from Friday to June 23 1881 including social visits, entertainments, dances, lectures, and weather remarks. Mentions Miss Clara Sprank traveling to Davenport, Mrs. Albert L Wurster hosting friends, Pythian Sisters events, and remarks on rain delays and farming. several locals named, places like Baldwin Maquoketa Monmouth Washington Lincoln and New York City, and references to upcoming concerts and construction.
Former food controller Herbert Hoover appears to favor Republican support while delaying bold declarations. The piece criticizes his late, cautious stance as weak and indecisive, likening his behavior to a Turkish strategy in wartime and warning it may disappoint backers.
A string of residents and visitors are noted in midweek social highlights. Edith Sherherd, Miss Agnes Staack, Mrs. Fred Meinhardt, and Miss Ella Mitchell host and entertain. Trips to Davenport, Delmar, Lost Nation, and Maquoketa are listed alongside moving notices and Easter plans at local homes and clubs.
Peter S. Williams a lifelong Bellevue resident aged 72 died at his home early Tuesday from a stroke following a Mason ic meeting the night before He felt faint after rising and died soon after A respected citizen and prominent Mason he leaves a wife two daughters one brother and two sisters Funeral held yesterday afternoon
A terrible tornado damaged vast areas across several states, with at least 160 fatalities and many injured. Indiana led with 36 deaths, followed by Illinois 29, Georgia 35, Alabama 17, Ohio 26, Michigan 12, Missouri 1, Wisconsin 1. Property losses may exceed 12 million dollars, with Illinois suffering the worst damage.
Iowa cities Tuesday mostly elected labor candidates with several large city results noted. Waterloo-N Will Frisbee Cedar Rapids F Ball re elected Burlington T J Smith Clinton H W Cowles Des Moines H H Barton and smaller towns including DeWitt J Qugily Oxford J W Maish Preston F E Tripp Toronto Berman Ended Belleville L Bittner Delmar G W Wilsons.
Miss Marian Menald of Monmouth took part in a Greek pageant at Cornell College Mt Verum. More than 200 women from the physical training department participated. Menald represented a Greek Maiden, a follower of the King of Leuctra.
The Maquoketa Condensed Milk Company expects to begin operations May 1 but may not be ready until then. Work on the old brewery overhaul proceeds with much machinery on site though installation continues. Refrigera tion changes and other alterations slow progress. Optimism remains high about milk supply and profitability, with Superintendent McCullough and staff projecting a new successful industry for Maquoketa.
A buggy driven by Mrs. Harry Griffin ran runaway when the ball held by the shaft dropped out. The horse bolted and threw occupants Zella Griffin Donald Griffin Nellie-Pacter Madge Reisinger onto brick pavement in front of Hurst on Main Street. They were taken to Hurst hotel for treatment. Miss Patterson remained unconscious but officials believed none seriously hurt.
The Sentinel Company announces the opening of a modern real estate office in the second floor rooms of their building. A manager is to be selected from a list of high-class candidates and the department will take two front rooms. The firm pledges strong backing for all transactions and urges property listings now.
Bellevue voters cast 48 ballots on Monday in a tame city election. Officials elected for a two year term include Louis as treasurer Joseph Retso. Park Commissioner J C Tennison. Councilmen Joan Huitman John W Golding E L Kamp P H Entringer and I J Hairgrove. Herald notes Mr and Mrs D H Anderson linger at Colorado Springs and plan return by April 5 after months away visiting Oregon California.
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