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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
6
A partial Lamotte News fragment describes Hilda Pronga and John in a hotel scene. The garbled text notes a cutting, feeding, a lacerated person, and John leaving for a basket, with unclear chronology and details.
A near town fire warning describes a wall fire that spread quickly until Fenton and his wife intervened and extinguished it before major damage. The incident underscores the town’s need for improved fire protection services and preventive measures.
The Baldwin Mirror reports editor Opal Ketchum and assistant Roy Frisby and lists several residents visiting family, traveling to Anamosa and Chicago, plus local housekeeping, visits to relatives, and a death in the area. Community events include a Thursday prayer meeting, Rossi Neighbors gathering, and a 186 foot well drilling by J. W. Curry for Geo Werden near Monmouth.
To the Stockholders of the Beltwin Savings Bank Balin in Notice is herwly given that on Tuesday April 27 1920 at 2 o clock PM a meeting of the stockholders of the above named Bank will be held for the purpose of voting on the amendment That the capital stock of Baldwin Savings Bank be increased from the present amount to Ten Thousand Dollars consisting of One Hundred shares of One Hundred Dollars par value each The proposed increase to Two Hundred Shares of One Hundred Dollars par value Each and all other details are stated by the directors
In a recent caucus on Monday, Frank Tripp was elected as mayor amid a quietly conducted selection. New officials include FPrry as Treasurer and other posts. The event was part of a local civic gathering at Berit church, with the old city fads and heat noted as the crowd turned to new leadership.
Local notes detail residents arriving home from Town City and University Hospital with graduate nurse Leone Brammerie. Miss Lucy Elwell visits from LaPorte. weddings include Miss Ella Heitt and Dr GC H Armstrong at Clinton April 1. Community updates cover visitors, church notes, a Masonic lodge event, and Easter activities.
Dr Walsh offers four day St Fass Method and tests to prove results for adenoids and related conditions. Free examination and consultation are advertised with hours and a Davenport Iowa address for Dr Davenport business.
The ex mayor and his wife join the new mayor and wife with the M E Church on Easter Sunday, reflecting well on Preston officials. The JL E Ladies Aid Society will be entertained at Mrs Bert Meineke’s country home on Wednesday afternoon April 5, with Mrs Clemo to entertain at the parsonage if roads are bad. Refreshments will be served by the division. The W GED regular meeting will be at Mrs B F Rossiter’s home on Thursday afternoon April 5 at 0 o'clock, with Mrs Sarsh Seeker as feeder. good attendance is desired.
A testimonial from Mya D. O. Shelley of Earlvijie New York extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold and persistent cough. The writer says she never misses a chance to recommend this medicine to those with throat or lung troubles and notes it is safe for children. Available for sale by Broxam and at Siasek and Lockiesh.
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