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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
4
Mrs. ML A Brent, a Waterlea nurse, credits Trutona with restoring sound sleep after ten years. She says digestion improved, stomach sourness eased, bowels regular, and nighttime kidney awakenings ceased. The famous tonic is sold at Broxam & Hinckley Drug Store in Maquoketa.
The Bellevue Leader notes Jackson County’s claim as the first county unit of Women’s Auxiliary organizations. Delegates from Timber City Post Maquoketa, Lamotte Post, Baldwin Post and Bellevue Post attended a convention in Bellevue, with officers named and a constitution adopted. Temporary officers named for the soldiers reunion include President Mrs James Campbell, Vice Mrs W F Schirmer, Secretary Lena Taber, Treasurer Miss Margaret Nemmers. A banquet followed at Wecks Hotel and the group will participate in next month’s reunion activities.
Ex serviceman linked to Legion and Shrine rings in violence at a Des Moines meeting. American Legion official says the group takes no stand on political parties and only members as individuals may face action if laws were broken. Other items note post disputes, a dog guest at Kansas City convention, and poll tax confusion among veterans.
Bellevue defeats Maquoketa 4 to 3 on the former's diamond in a tight Labor Day tune up. Farnsworth shifts to pitcher in the ninth to win it after a late rally, with Bailey and Hanson delivering key hits and an error deciding the game. Bellevue had led early with Weyhandt driving in a run, while Maquoketa fought back with timely hits and a sixth inning push. The contest ends with Bellevue claiming its first win over the locals this season and plans for a possible 3 to 1 series finish.
Nearly 190000 mid west service men who trained at Camp Dodge will have a final opportunity next month to inspect the historic cantonment before demolition. More than 6000 veterans will attend the eighty eighth division reunion in Des Moines August 27 and 28. Local committees arrange free auto transport to the cantonment and a tent city at the fair grounds to house men during the reunion. A reduced railroad fare of one half is granted for Camp Dodge men to travel to the event.
Kiwanis Clippings report a well attended luncheon at Palace Cafe with speeches by Frank Luckiesh of Atlanta and Otto Abel of Mason City. Dr Headland spoke on China and urged focus on a few strong movements. Next Thursday noon marks a business meeting with plans to be submitted. A Kiwanis picnic is planned for Wednesday August 3 at the Watch Tower with many local boys expected to attend.
Secretary Weeks reports 19,795 American troops in the occupied German zone. The occupation cost from 1918 to 1921 totals 275,824,000 dollars with Germany owing 240,744,311 dollars to the United States. The figures arise from a Borah resolution.
An Uncle Sam column shows Iowa farm property values exceeding seven and eight billion, the only state above eight billion while Illinois over six and others under five. The top four states with over four billion are Iowa Illinois Texas and Nebraska.
The piece outlines Dutch etiquette in public spaces as the people of Amsterdam seek guidance on pedestrian conduct, cane and umbrella etiquette, and where to walk on the pavement, conveyed through official city pictures.
The western paper notes a measles outbreak last week across the town yet cites Dave Jobson, the town constable, as having caught the illness in a quip reported by the Boston Transcript.
Two youths faced Mayor Swift for drunk and disorderly conduct with fines of 10 and 25 dollars. John Kelly pleaded guilty to an intoxicated driving charge. Judge House offered 50 dollars or 15 days with John Callagher in jail, he chose jail. Local papers note persistent liquor use and law enforcement in the town.
Cascade celebrates a seventh child born to Mr. and Mrs. John Kirby as Jonn Kirby jokes about finding work for them all. In Cascade the community mourns the death of Mrs. Thos Patterson, longtime resident, with funeral in the Presbyterian church led by Rev. D. B. Welch of Epcsworth. Mrs. Rhestler and her sons Kenneth, Clarence and Floyd are visiting relatives in Cascade.
The Executive Council of Iowa ruled to keep land valuation for tax purposes at the 1919 basis. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation argued against any program raising tax burdens on farmers. The council announced the decision after a hearing presenting FARM Bureau arguments.
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