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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1921

Page

5

High School Assembly Highlights Student Activities

A special assembly on Wednesday April 1 featured student elections assisted by the High School Orchestra. Miss Barnett read three pieces including Lizzie Tripp and The Highway Man. Mr Halliburton spoke about Salt Lake City and Prof John Slacks lectured to Normal Training students on school building, sanitation, ventilation, grounds, and related topics. Read the ads in this issue.

Pink Peters Ed. Vance Cook John RR. Slacks Iowa State Teachers’ College Slacks

Electric franchise conflict leaves Miles in darkness

The miles reporter explains a dispute over electric service and rates in Miles. J J Maher of Preston obtained a franchise to supply power at fifteen cents per kilowatt with a monthly minimum. He later sought extra charges and a ten percent raise, provoking citizen resistance. When approx forty patrons refused excess charges, lights went out and the case heads to court to decide the franchise validity and Maher's operation at thirteen cents.

J. J Maher Preston Oar c Jerry Maher Miles Mr. Maher Maher Jerry

Prayer Meeting Changes at Baptist Church

With Rev. Brough absent the Wednesday prayer meeting will be led by Messrs B B Fairman and D S Welch. A strong spirit filled last week’s gathering. There will be no Everybody's Bible Class meeting next Friday night.

Rev. Brough Messes B. B. Fairman D. S. Welch

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Promotes Remedy Use

Public health notice warns kidney troubles rise with age and stress. An Maquoketa farmer S B Hayes testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back muscle lameness and urinary issues. Foster Co., Buffalo, N Y markets the remedy at 60 cents.

Government Health Bureau Dean Maquoketa S. B. Hayes Pleasant St. Maquoreta Doan Joan Broxam Hinckley Tean’s Mr. Hayes Foster Co Buffalo N.Y

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