Maquoketa Road and Bridge Bid Openings Spark County Debate
Bids were opened for a 16.8 mile primary road project in Maquoketa County with 24 proposals for grading and bridge work. Contracts amount to about 158 thousand dollars with 73 bridges and culverts, the effort financed by the federal program and local contributions.
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Court ‘House
Maquoketa-Zwingle Road
Maquoketa-Lamotte Road
Highway Commission
Rockies
Board of Supervisors
Ritzinger & Cameron
Sigourner
McCaughey
Chicago
Duhme
Northwest Arm
Cornty Main Street
Mil Creek
Moonshine Booze Leads to Car Crash and Assault
A driver with poor moonshine fuel collided with Louis Partridge’s wagon on Maple Street, injuring Partridge with a bottle, after which Charles Boyles was fined 30 dollars by Mayor Swift. Partridge filed an assault and driving without a license charge. trial expected soon. The piece condemns liquor-fueled rowdiness and praises law enforcement.
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Charles Boyles
Oldfield
Maple Street
Louis Patridge
Matteson Avenue
Partridge
Boyle
Swift
Patridge
Villators
Contractors Present for County Bridge and Road Bid Opening
A list of attendees for the Des Moines area bid opening includes Fred J. Deutscha of Atlas Cement Co Portland A P Munson Marion Geo Wilson Clinton County Bridge Co William E Ditligen Des Moines M G Anderson Chicago J Albertson Omaha Neb Don Carpenter Iowa Bridge Co Roy Bullick Onslow Charess N Fisher Waterloo J O Parsons Dyersville MM Burnett Moringer Jack Lemon Des Moines Alfred Oleson Waterloo E F Rife Milbert Vinton IL B Elliot Fairbanks J W Morter Waterloo The gathering was to witness the bid opening for county bridge and road projects.
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Court House
Fred J. Deutscha
Atlas
Portland: Cement Co
Des Moines
A. P. Munson
Marion
Geo. Wilson
Clinton County Bridge Co
Clinton
William E. Ditligen
M. G. Anderson
Chicago
J. Albertson
Omaha
Sigourney
Don Carpenter
The
Iowa Bridge Co
Roy Bullick
Onslow
Charess N. Fisher
Waterloo
Parsons
Dyersville
Burnett
Moringer
Jack Lemon
Alfred Oleson
E. F. Rife
Anos Milbert
Vinton
Iowa
IL B. Elliot
Fairbanks
W. Morter
New B and N Y Grocery Opens in Cundill Building
Burling and Neiland announce the opening of the new B N Y grocery and fruit store at the Cundill Building corner of Main and Pleasant streets. Three large stock, fresh goods, prewar prices, remodeled fine room, expect strong early success. Readers urged to see ads in the Sentinel.
Burts Theatre in Davenport Destroyed by Fire
Burts Theatre, a popular Davenport playhouse, was destroyed by fire last night. Two adjoining buildings were badly damaged. No details were given, but the loss is indicated as heavy.
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Burs
Davenport
Burts
Charlotte Woman M H Ileman Dies at Home
Mrs M H Ileman of Charlotte dies at 9 30 Tuesday at home born near Charlotte September 18 1864 October 3 1985 she married M H Ileman and leaves four children John of Boone Mrs G W Studeman and Mrs Lamp of Charlotte and Elsie V at home plus three brothers Ernest Gohlman Maquoketa Matt Gohlman Grand Mound and Theodore Gohlman Charlotte She belonged to the Lutheran church funeral at home then Lutheran church interment at Gohlman Cemetery near Charlotte
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Charlotte
M.H. Ileman
M. H. Tleman
John
Boone
G. W. Studeman
Lamp
Elsie V
Ernest Gohlman
Maquoketa
Matt Gohlman
Grand Mount
Theodore Gohlman
Lutheran Church of
Symphony of Spring Verses on Nature and Freedom
A rustic poem by "Rusty" extolls spring over music and wealth, praising nature’s sounds from birds to rain. The speaker urges sunlit walks, simple joys, and spiritual renewal beyond John D. Rockefeller style wealth, celebrating spring’s bounty.
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Weven
Jenny Wren
John D,las
Twister Hurts Iowa Towns With Brief Severe Storm
A Monday storm swept Musentine Atalissa and nearby Iowa towns causing chimney and outbuilding damage. A tornado near Lyons formed briefly but its winds stayed aloft, preventing major harm beyond scattered destruction.
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Musentine
Atalissa
Iowa
Lyons
American Legion Smoker Invites Business Men to Hall
The American Legion invites business men and citizens to a smoker at their hall tomorrow evening. The gatherings are enjoyable and several important matters are expected to be discussed, with the organizers hoping for a large attendance.
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Maquoketa
The
American Legion
Award Given for Handcrafted Quilt by Athenaneum Club Members
The quilt titled Quit The handsome band e rebroidered was awarded to Mrs. Lee Taylor Saturday afternoon after being offered previously at a set price by members of the Athenaneum Club.
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Athenaneum Club
Lee Taylor
For Sale Fancy Early Ohio Potatoes at Cream Station
Local notice offers fancy early Ohio potatoes for sale by the bushel at Cream Station. Gi Cooper Jr. prices goods at $6.2 per bushel. The piece also notes the Socialist party weakness in Moline with C. P. Skinner elected over the Socialist candidate by 3,412 to TS, per election tallies.
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Ohio
Gi Cooper, Jr
Socialist Party
Moline
C. P. Skinner
Population Figures For Iowa From 1920 Census
The 1920 census reports Iowa population at 2,404,221, up 179,250 since 1910, a 7.9 percent rise. Iowa has 99 counties with 72 showing increases and 27 decreases. Des Moines leads cities with 126,468 residents. Major city changes include Clinton 5, Burlington 11, Cedar Rapids at 0, Council Bluffs 25, Davenport 7, Mason City 78, Sioux City 489, Waterloo 235.9.
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Deartmt of
Tawa
Iowa
Des Moines
Clinton
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Council Blairs
Davenport
Ous Des Maines
Mason
Othumwa
Postmaster General arms railway clerks with revolvers
The postmaster general plans to arm railway postal clerks with automatic revolvers and offers a $5,000 reward for each mail robber captured. He likens the plan to Wells Fargo stage drivers guiding treasure coaches across the plains sixty years ago. The notion of a slow moving mail clerk armed may not deter bold holdup men seeking pouches of currency.
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Plains
Engagement and forthcoming wedding of Agnes M Gilroy
Miss Agnes M Gilroy daughter of Mrs Rose Gilroy Davenport and Mr Frank V Shelley son of Mr W L Shelley Portland Ore announce their engagement and upcoming wedding in early May at Sacred Hearts cathedral officiated by The Very Rev J T A Flannagan The couple has made their home in Los Angeles California
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Agnes M. Gilroy
Rose Gilroy
Tremont Ave
Davenport
Frank Vi. Shelley
TriCity Railw Company
W. L. Shelley
Portland
Ore
Sacred Hearts Cathedral
J. T. A. Flannagan
Miss, Grey
Her Mather
Los Angeles
Calif
Clinton Advertiser
Miss Gilfillan Plans Paris Stay After Short Bolinas Visit
Enroute to Europe Miss Jessie Gilfillan from Bolinas Calif visits Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Spencer over Sunday. She will tour New York and Washington before May 14 then depart with friends for France with headquarters in Paris for several weeks sightseeing.
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Jessie Gilruuwn
Bolinas
Talif
New York City
B. A. Spencer
Miss Gilfillan
New York
Washington
France
Paris
Jessen Trades Barn and Farm for J W Shields Property
Curt Jessen exchanges his North Second Street barn dwelling and lots for J W Shields farm holdings about one mile west of Fulton. The John Garrison farm of 2000 acres will be converted into a garage with proper title not due until March 1 next year.
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Curt Jessen
North Second Street
J. W. Shields
Fulton
John Garrison
Mr. Shields
Baby Born to Suttons as Staff Tour Ends in Tragedy
Ms and Mrs Walter Sutton welcomed a baby daughter Tuesday morning April 28. Sack Cudahy, son of an millionaire packer, ended his turbulent career last week by shooting himself. Mr and Mrs RL Rundqurst and Miss Virginia Miss Myrtle Cleland of Chicago, and J H Chapin of Cedar Rapids arrived Saturday for a visit and are guests at Dr F Johnson's home.
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Walter Sutton
Nent Fulton
Sack Cudahy
Packer
Mr. Ard Mra
RL Rundqurst
Virginia
Myrtle Cleland
Chicago
J. H. Chapin
Cedar Rapids
F. ¥. Johnson
Civic Appeal Urges Citizens to Respect New City Laws
The article urges residents to cooperate with the new city administration, follow ordinances, and avoid violations. It highlights the need for responsible behavior by drivers, fire safety considerations, and quiet streets, stressing that penalties may follow if laws are ignored. It calls for self discipline to keep the town orderly.
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Christeindom
Local Hawkeyes Open Season With Legion Clash
The Dubuque Hawkeyes meet the local Legion team in the season opener at 3 00 Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park The Sentinel will print a detailed season schedule and game reports The article notes upcoming Master Mason degree night on Thursday April 25 with Mr and Mrs Sohn Wantz visiting Cedar Rapids and relatives.
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Dubuque Hawkeyes
Legion
Athletic Park
Uy the Sentinel
Fred Gurius
Sec
Gene J. Jexsen
W. M
Sohn Wantz
Cedar Rapids
Mire
Elmer Mertdith
Benadom Gets One Year And A Day In Federal Prison
W A Benadom once a Davenport physician and soft drink shop operator was sentenced in Davenport to one year and a day in the Fort Leavenworth Kansas penitentiary for perjury. He had previously been fined for drug law violations and was accused of fraud in obtaining a drug permit. His sentence reflected the court’s view of his conduct and his refusal to comply with licensing requirements.
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W. A. Benadom
Sixth
Division Streets
Davenport
Maquoketa
Federal
Ft Leaverworth
Kansas
United States District Court
Benadoni
M. J
Rock Island
Bensdam
Benadom
Tence
Waslso
Andre
Benatom
Ludgce Wade
le ‘Enworth
Deputy Shelf Deserts. Path Of Single Lonesomeness At St. cuwisnce cruren
Deputy Anton Wirtz and Miss Catherine Coakley wed at St. Louisnce Cruren in a ceremony led by Rev. Father Loughnane. The bride wore midnight blue, attendants wore blue tricotine, and a three course dinner followed at the bride’s home. The couple, both of Ottee Creek and Maquoketa respectively, will reside in Maquoketa after a honeymoon. Wirtz, a World War veteran and Jackson County Deputy Sheriff since 1921, is praised as reliable and well regarded.
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St. Cuwisnce Cruren
Utter ‘ Creek
Mir
Anton
Wirtz
Catherine Coakley
Father Loughnane
Mary Coakley
Peter Wirtz
Mendelssohn
John Coakley
Ottee Creek
Holy Rosary High School
Immaculate Conception Academy
Dubuque
Jackson County
Mathew Wirtz
St. Mary’s High School
Duburne
Tony
France
Engineers
Mrr
Mas. Wirtt
Maquoketa
Mr. Witte
Girls Friendly Society Meeting at First National Bank
The Girls Friendly Society met in the First National Bank building in the community room hosted by Misses Mary Mitchell and Laura Tarley. Refreshments followed the business session then dancing and visiting concluded the evening. Three new members were admitted, boosting membership and prompting a future officer election.
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First National Bank
Mary Mitshell
Laura Tarley
Virginia Reet
Baby born during snowstorm at Till home south of town
A bouncing baby boy arrived Saturday amid a heavy snowstorm at the country home of Mr and Mrs John Till south of town. Mother and baby are reported fine and John expresses happiness over the little fellow. Mrs Till is remembered as Miss Gertrude Reddit of Lamotte Lamotte News Dr G O Nichols of the State University Iowa City was the Sunday guest of Maquoketa friends.
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John Till
John
Mrs. Til
Miss Gertrede
Reddit
Lamotte
Lamotte News
G. O. Nichols
U:versity
Iowa City
Maquoketa
Rev Li E Brosyn Returns for Bible Lectures in Davenport
The pastor Rev Li E Brosyn resumes weekly Bible lectures in Davenport. He will speak at prayer meeting Wednesday and give a general Bible lecture Friday night. The plan invites about 400 people to the rectory in Tayearort. Admission is free for Bible study enthusiasts.
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Li E. Brosyn
Bille
Davenport
Peayer
Billie
Jeh
Ncva
Tayearort
Everstady
Bibie Ches
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BIOS
Dube Till
Loa
Enroute
Europe
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