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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
2
Notice from the Auditor of Jackson County Maquoketa Iowa invites sealed bids for a high bridge over the North Fork of Maquoketa River south of Fulton. Bids due 11:00 am Tuesday. Plans and specs available from County Engineer W E Rigby or State Highway Commission Ames Iowa.
A local church postpones the Wednesday Bible lecture titled Our Life from the gospel of John to instead hold a devotional service led by the pastor. The event aims to give more people a chance to hear the message.
State Fair management announces extensive junior events for September including boys and girls pig and calf contests, livestock judging, corn and produce displays, cooking demonstrations, camping and sewing, with free entry camping for juniors and a Scout presence in the junior department.
Aviation attractions headline the State Fair program with Ruth Law’s flying circus, Daredevil Harry James performing a rope trick from a rack to a lying plane, and Ruth Law looping the loop atop her wing. Lieut Verne Treat will present illuminated flights nightly, drawing on wartime drama. Performances run every afternoon and evening of the fair.
The United States reduction in railroad rates to the fair period will be in effect again this year from August four through September two. Miss Hazel Snoddy of Olin is visiting at the home of her grandfather.
The note laments inflation and predicts a return to prewar prices for staples and services. It references hard teal, soft coat, rail fares, freight, rent, lines, newspaper, meals, shaves, haircuts, streetcar fares, and shoes, urging a return to wartime price levels.
Reading and eye strain emerge as common issues for workers in Venine’s factory, with most affected after passing their sixtieth year. The report notes impairment from head and eye strain, highlighting long hours and degraded vision among seasoned laborers.
A London street magistrate presided over a case involving alleged discrimination by an AU salesman. The ruling touched on swearing and behavior in Covent Garden area, noting a 10 percent deviation in conduct cited by the plaintiff. The fragmentary report provides limited names or concrete outcomes.
Me and Mrs J A Buchner and grandson Jimmie came back Monday from a prolonged journ ey to Louisville. Mrs Jennie Sanborn and son Arthur left for Los Angeles Calif after weeks at the Baray Organ home. Sad Mogher and widered Ergm Moline spent the day with Mrs Freda Jensen and Mr and Mrs Tred Gayler. Julia Gaylor of Rossie Bid visited Friday and Saturday with her sister Mrs AT York and family.
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