Pythian Sisters Attend Annual Convention at Eldredge
Maquoketa Temple No 138 Pythian Sisters will perform the public work at the Annazel Convention of Pythian Sisters District No 2 in Eldredge today. District Deputy Mrs Luella Hodoval will open the gathering. Dames Emma Campbell Hannah Glesser Minnie Wright Ada McCarthy Hattie Hicks Lelia Taylor Beulah Lang Ells Cundill Helen Phillips Nellie Hoffstrom Delia Lane Wilma Lane Ethel Anderson Opal Bisterley lead the program with about 25 more members expected to attend.
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Asta
Maquoketa
Pythian Sisters
Annazel
Eldredge
Luella Hodoval
Mesdames
Emma Campbell
Hannah Glesser
Minnie Wright
Ada McCarthy
Hattie Hicks
Lelia Taylor
Beulah Lang
Ells Cundill
Helen Phillips
Nellie Ho
Salvation Army Expands Home Service Program in 1920
The Salvation Army aims to broaden usefulness by implementing a Home Service Program across all counties. It seeks county advisory boards, with many counties already poised to cooperate, offering Rescue and Maternity homes, girls boarding homes, industrial homes for men, Workingwomen’s Hotels, and free employment agencies to communities upon request.
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Salvation Army
Home Service
Salvation Army Social Service
Lke
Death notices and local notices from Monmouth area
The item lists a death of Mrs D F Boomserhine s mother aged 82 in Tiffin Ohio with funeral details and missing sermon times. It records an Administrators sale of Medoval farm near Baldwin Monmouth on May 1 with animals and farm equipment, plus a scramble of local social notes about residents traveling to Des Moines Omaha Cleveland and Cedar Rapids for events, and a comical remark about a death story.
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D.F. Boomserhine
Tiffin
Ohia
D. F. Boomershine
Ohio
Reformed Church
Henry Nieland
Sersi
Seleon Farm
Medoval Farm
Baldwin
Monmouth
Savurdey
Adrian
I. Pinter
Davenport death by own action mystery unsettles city
Davenport reels over a suspected suicide after an unknown man leaped from a government bridge into the Mississippi River on Tuesday morning. The coat bore a Grand Mound dealer’s label, and authorities believe the victim may be Theodore Peckenschneider, 52, formerly of Grand Mound now residing in Davenport. Investigations continue as the body remains unfound and connections are explored.
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Davenport
Government Bridge
Mississippi River
Grand Mound
Eodore Peckenschneider
Time to List Your Property With The Sentinel Co
The Sentinel Company announces the launch of its real estate department around May 15. Property owners and renters are urged to join the wait list now. Manager H C Mealey will arrive early in the month to oversee operations and begin services. The company promotes efficient real estate and insurance offerings under its new corporate flag and aims for growth through honest effort.
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The
Sentinel Co
H.C Mealey
Sentinel Company
In Trouble Again Case Delays Decision in Davenport Drug Case
The Davenport case involving Dr. Benadom, charged with selling narcotics without proper records and violating federal liquor laws, remains undecided as a preliminary hearing is postponed. The commission will announce its ruling later, a delay attributed to questions of law and the case's novelty in Davenport. Attys J A Hanley, Car Lambach, and B. T O'Neil represent the defense.
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Benadom
Davenport
Dr. Benadom
J A. Hanley
Car Lambach
T O'Neil
Republicans back Lowden for Chicago convention pole horse
The piece notes Prange Lowden as the leading Republican favorite for the Chicago convention, having won his home state and likely receiving Iowa’s instruction. The Democratic choice remains uncertain, with the party likely waiting to choose a candidate best suited to oppose the Republican front runner.
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Prange Lowden
Allinois
Chicago
Towa
Demos
Storm Sweeps South Causes Widespread Damage
A hurricane barrelling through Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee left widespread destruction in several small towns. Red Cross workers and supplies were rushed to stricken areas as relief efforts begin for the injured and displaced.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Red Cross
Tragedy in Cedar Rapids as man fatally wounds self
In Cedar Rapids Iowa this morning D Fawcett is believed fatally wounded after a shooting. Olive Eves 35 widow shot and killed himself in the dining room of the home. Unrequited love is suspected as the motive. Local reports note visitors and remodeling at nearby homes and businesses.
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Cedar Rapids
D. Fawcett
Olive Eves
Outlaws Plea Refused in Railroad Strike Case
Washington reports the railroad labor board denied Edward S McHugh and Chicago Yardmen's Association requests for a hearing on living wage terms and return to work without loss of seniority. Board will hear general wage demands next, with May vote on strike end amid warrants and arrests in Chicago. District Attorney Clyne pressed for strict action as outpost leaders face increased prosecutions and potential jail time.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Edward S McHugh
New York
Chicago Aag $i
Louis Yardinen
Edward McHugh
Stikers
Metropolitan
James Eubiaks
St. Louis Yardmen’s Association
Railroad Brotherhoads
Barton
R. Z
Prnelpal
Brother ‘Hood
Raliwey
Railroad Tanor Board
W. N. Doak
Jwore
Chicago
Tardmen
Clyne
Harry Mitchell
John Gronan
Bellevue Couple Wed In St Josephs Church Nuptials
Bellevue reports the marriage of Miss Adele Deppe and Mr Michael Hingtgen at St Josephs church. The ceremony was held at eight o clock with Miss Anna Hinazteen and Mr Clarence Hingtgen as attendants. A reception followed at the bride’s home, with plans to establish residence on Second Street Bellevue Léadex.
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Wather A. Manternach
St Joseph's Church
Michael, Hingtgen
John Deppe
Nick Hinetgen
Second Street
Bellevue Léadex
Another Tie Up Threat Looms for Midwest Railroads
A Tuesday warning said 100000 Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way and Railroad Shop Laborers members may strike April 28 to demand a temporary $1 daily raise and overtime after eight hours. The Northwestern district chairmen, covering 2535 roads, sent a telegram to E. G. Gable of Detroit, president of the union, seeking representation. Officials say current daily pay ranges from $2.24 to $5.20.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Northwestern
Nee Go
E. G. Gable
Detroit
Brotherhood
Returns From Market Shoes For Men From Brosseau Bros
Andrew Brossesa and the firm of Brosseau Bros returned yesterday from Chicago and the eastern markets with a full line of shoes for men. He plans a money saving system on men’s footwear and urges customers to view Dresses Brothers show windows for tightly priced men’s shoes. Mrs O W Brumveide plans to depart early next week for Excelsior Springs FV.
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Andrew Brossesa
Brosseau
O. W. Brumveide
Excelsior Springs
Overalls fad warned by Davenport paper
A Davenport Democrat editorial ridicules the overall craze as wasteful and social folly. It argues such a fashion would curb supply for workers, raise prices, and leave wearers looking foolish while factories struggle with scarce materials and delayed orders.
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Davenport
Bors
Mexia at War Deepens Mexico's Civil Strife and Shifts
The article notes renewed internal conflict in Mexico as General Obregon clashes with the Carranza government. It suggests Obregon has gained momentum, while Carranza fights to retain power. The piece emphasizes the war's potential impact on U.S. observers and cautions residents to monitor fighting to the south of the Rio Grande.
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Mexico
Obregon
Carranza
Meeks Fn
Rio Grande
DeWitt Couple United in Marriage by Justice Ralston
Thomas Costello and Mary E Dearborn of DeWitt wed on Tuesday April 20 in the Sanborn Block office, officiated by Justice Jas Ralston.
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Thomas Costello
Mary E. Dearborn
DeWitt
Jas. Ralston
Sanborn Block
Two Newborn Boys Reported In Local Births
Mr and Mrs Pret Schwenker announce a baby boy born Wednesday morning April 21 in Ma and Mrs Clifton Tubbs announce the arrival of a second baby boy born Saturday April 7. E J Kollmer attended his niece's graduation in Fayette earlier this week and visited his wife and son John who are staying there.
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Mrs. Pret Schwenker
Clifton Tubbs
E. J. Kollmer
Fayette
John
Blizzard Strikes Colorado Sendor Receives Blizzard News
The Roand family of Colorado Springs report a major blizzard that hit the area, with 30 hours of storm and heavy drifted snow. They note travel delays, cheaper goods in Colorado, and a brief visit to Denver before continuing home.
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M.S. Roand
Colorado Springs
Towa
Denver
Farmers may bury dead animals on own land
A letter from Des Moines clarifies farm waste disposal. Farmers may bury carcasses on their property if it does not endanger public health. Feeding dead animals to hogs is discouraged to prevent disease. Rendering use is optional and cremation is acceptable. Swigart couple traveled to Birmingham, Alabama after a short stay in town.
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J. E. Flathers
Des Moines
Flathers
Lost Nation
Iowa
Wild Cat scam letter from abroad floods DeWitt with hoaxes
The DeWitt Observer warns of letters from a Spain based con man promising a $300,000 rescue payout. Citizens John H. Scholl and Sam Campbell received such notes written by a well-educated scribe in Spanish. Bramer of McWitt Iowa is urged to respond. the scheme highlights a long running confidence game tied to Madrid and a supposed treasure.
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DeWitt
Spein
John H. Scholl
Sam Campbell
Spain
DeWitt Observer
United States
Bromer
U. S. North Americea
Madrid
Brumer
Bramer
U.S
Clinton
DeWict
Sentinel Declares News Policy Against Slurs and Bias
The Sentinel denounces crude mudslinging and sectarian attacks in journalism. It pledges a democratic stance, fairness to all faiths, and abstains from booze-bashing while supporting clean, home-friendly content aimed to be adopted by mainstream newspapers and unswayed by partisan error.
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Republican Party
The
Sentinel
Germany Wants Her Army
Fragmentary wartime note discusses mobilization and inter allied aims, predicting a move by German forces and warning against repeating failures. The passage shows political tension and references to conscription and empire policing without clear dates or names.
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