Lost Nation Banquet and Local Happenings
The senior class of Lost Nation hosts a Junior banquet at the Edison hall with a two course supper and pink and white decor. Toasts, music by White Bangs band, and a lively evening followed by church sermons, lectures, and community visits including Hazel Jansen welcoming an 11 pound baby girl. Local residents Fred Jansen and others were seen in Lost Nation over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Alis
Myzilet Schmidt
Beulah Edieman
Kathryn Alis
Senior class play Daddy shines at ML A S event
The senior class of MLA S presented the play Daddy last Friday night to a large audience. Carrer Wyrick starred as Daddy and Alice Kegley as Amelia with Annamae Lang directing. Mrs Crabb provided piano, while Hilde Stickley Elizabeth Fritz Ruth Edwards and Christa Hurlburt sang. The community praised the performers and organizers for their two day preparation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmt
Daddy
ML A. S
Carrer Wyrick
Alice Kegley
Amelia
Annamae Lang
W. G. Crabb
Hilde Stick
Geriter Jet
S.i. Pronst
Laura Wilhelm
Maquoketa Shore
Miss Grace
Maquoketa
Mesdames Grace Kent
Jennie Allen Altax Heath
Jessie Waugh
Agnes Bristol
Wyoming Thurs‘terndon
Elmer Prosser
Marion
Hass
Town Dwellers Urged to Conserve Electricity on Weeknights
We report a notice from the Town Electric Company asking residents to avoid using electric irons at night to preserve plant capacity. A weekly “Froning Day” on Tuesday is proposed, with later plans for higher service once new infrastructure arrives. In local news, David Miller learns of his sister Mrs Margaret Thompson’s death in Lisbon Nebraska on April 3. A stork special visited J and Mrs Wm Heerschlman bringing a 10 pound girl. The Observer notes a proverb about character seen in a wife’s face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
Margaret Thompson
Lisbon
Nebr
Decessed
Andrew
Stork
Wm. Heerschlman
Alvina
Rat control ad claims RAT-SNAP kills seven rats
Robert Woodraff reports his friend's infestation with rats. After using RAT-SNAP, seven dead rats appeared in a bin and more were found in stalls and feed boxes. Ad claims the product dries them up with no odor. Three sizes priced 2ac 50e and 1.00, sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woodraff
Snow White Pharmacy
McAllister Stores ,Co
Local Notes From Elwood and Surrounds
Elwood scene includes Mr and Mrs L Baister and daughter visiting the Will Baister home. J O Graddy shipped a carload of tile to Massillon. Mrs M Murph and Rev Snyder’s daughter visited Lost Nations. J H Cress is well enough to walk, may return to Elwood. M E F Choir to meet Thursday at Nev and Mrs M R Sadlur home. Jessey Bros report mill soon in operation as repairs resume after the strike delays.
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Nhn Pool
Bess Frits
Emeline School
Eln
Waugh
Maquoketa
Vince, Smola
K “Taterment
Monmouth
William Groowaldt
Here
Leona Plieser
J. S. Potter
Eli Edwards
Edwards
Willis
Davenport
E. C. Willis
L. Baister
Hansen Y
Will Baister
J. O'Graddy
Massillon
M. Murph
Rev. Snyder
Lost Nations
J. H Cress
Elwoot
Nev
M.r.sadlur
Jessey
Glycerine Minotore Surprise Maquoreta Feature
A fragmented advert improvises a health remedy claim for glycerine and associated products. It touts quick relief for stomach pain and constipation, with anecdotal notes from a customer and mentions of pharmacists and distributors. The readable text includes garbled brand names and dubious medical asserts.
Filipinos Seek Status Before American Independence
Kalaw argues that capacity and education are insufficient criteria for independence. He compares U S Cuba and the Philippines, noting Congress promised stability before withdrawal of troops and independence, urging a practical path to self-government within the framework of a stable government and national will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximo M. Kalaw
Philippine Milgrom
The
Philippines
Shogun
Billy Sunday
John Smith
Somerville
Church
Sunda
America
Ameri
United
Staes
Cuba
Congress
Jim Jones
Gosgress
United States
Philippine Islands
Geers
Arcu
Henk
Sf Minerica
S. Solman
Doan's Kidney Pills Praise From Maquoketa Resident
A Maquoketa resident named N. Chase at 8 Main St reports kidney discomfort a year ago with back pain and weakness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills as directed, two boxes relieved the pain and kidney issues, and he endorses the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
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Maquoketa
Dean
N. Chase
Main St
Doan
Dom
Mx Chase
Foster-Milburn, Co
Snow Wastes of the North in Rivers End at New Orpheus
New Orpheus Theatre screens James Oliver Curwood tale Rivers End for three days starting Monday with a Wednesday matinee. The film shows Canadian snowbound scenery with a white man exiled among Eskimo tepees and polar landscapes as the Hatall Mounted Police track a fugitively outlawed pursuit to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River's End
James Oliver Curwood
Marshall Neilan
New Orpheus Theatre
Canada
Esquimaux
Orang
Hatall
Civilization
Annandale Farmer Seeks Four Dollars Over Rat Problem
John Pking reports rats cost hundreds yearly on his Annandale farm in New Jersey. He tried dogs and poison but failed to solve the infestation. He seeks four dollars for rat control measures and bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pking
Annandale
N J
Greeley lifelong influence spans press to public life
The obituary notes Horace Greeley rose from village beginnings to a printer at fifteen and founded the New York Tribune. He became a dominant influential figure in the United States from S50 years of service through retirement, dying at Pleasantvale, N. in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
New York
Sound of Guns Traveled Distances in World War I
The report notes thunder could be heard up to 15 miles in eastern England during WWI. It cites the greatest distance for thunder as 14 to 15 miles and mentions shell and bomb explosions and new German and Allied guns heard across France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
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Gladden
Hazel Jansen
Tmoczher
Elizabeth Clapp
Cedar Rapids
Mendey
Mrs
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Lost Nation
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U. S
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Rebellious Bride
Hardosy Theatre
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Iowa
W.L. Ree
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Beck &i Law
Lean & Abstrac
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Beck Abstractor
Farr
Thomas
Farr & Thoslas
Jackson County Abstract Co
Court House
Bisck 290
Iewa
Frank D. Kreesey
Cook Bierk
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Jain CL Gresoey
WC. Gregocy
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