12 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
1
Sam Remes, Minnie Becker, and R E Stephens are mentioned in a series of short notes about travels, visits, and local business. Mentions include Platteville Wisconsin, Glacier area, Monmouth hospitality, Alvin Deaning in Oxford, Merritt to Davenport for work, and a move to a new Merrero building after August 25. Several names appear with scattered locations and a notice about the Cozy Hat Shop closing for August 15 and display of fall items.
Mrs C S Whall and son of San Juan Puerto Rico and Mrs Frk French of Preston are guests at the H G French home. Mrs EL AL Coverdale and others plan a stock pavilion like the fair ground. Mrs W C Gordon returned from Chicago after months with sister Mrs E P Alfaro and family. Numerous entries describe travels, visits, and local events across Davenport Des Moines Rock Island Sioux City Cedar Rapids and Winona.
Paris detectives press the Henry Landru case as a modern Bluebeard tale with 11 women plus one man among alleged victims. Affle Fernade Segent is in custody linked to the arrest as investigators probe Villa Gambais disappearances and evidence, including tar snares and a heated kitchen scene, amid sensational charges.
In Northampton Pennsylvania sixteen year old Nava Newhard and nineteen year old Palmer Jillyxey end their lives in a roadside suicide pact after parental opposition to their relationship. They reportedly set fire to the girl’s dress, then Litzy shot himself, dying minutes later. A shared note explains they could not live apart.
Ten years after EC McCormick of San Francisco misplaced his office safe containing bonds totaling between 25 000 and 30 000 a stormer found the strong box. A locksmith opened it and recovered the bonds leaving the box’s fate to be determined.
Readable text notes soft finished muslin gowns for children, highlighting slipover design and laundering practicality. Emphasizes popular, easy wear with finishing quality.
Office of the President in Omaha Nebraska dated August 1 1919 publicly thanks employees for wartime loyalty and efficient service under government control. It notes public complaints over service during transition back to owners control and urges loyal workers to restore prewar quality, asking wholehearted cooperation in reestablishing telephone service. President W T Bell signs the message.
Masons are summoned to perform the second degree next Thursday at 9 oclock sharp. All members should be present. GC FL Cram, WM
Mrs Marg A Green returns to Chicago after weeks here on business and visiting relatives. Miss Bernice and Mme Frett return to Rock Island from the Downing home. Mrs W C Laughery of Minneapolis departs after visiting sister Thos Lott and children. Betty Bobo of Dallas visits friend Marie McMullen in Los Angeles. Xenia Brodersen leaves Chicago for Ackley Iowa to work as a milliner. Bry and Mrs A A Hurst return from Dubuque by auto. Mr and Mrs Koudt Jepsen and child visit Andrew Jepsen home with others. Prof B H Patterson head of commercial education and instructor at Nebraska State Normal School visits his parents.
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