Fairlie Days and the Meaning of a Fair in Town
A reflective piece explains fair origins and purposes, noting that fairs serve as advertising for communities, farmers, and merchants. It outlines a historical lineage from French and Latin roots to American agricultural and city fairs, with emphasis on promoting local prosperity and cordial exchange. The article recalls Elkanah Watson’s push for agricultural fairs and the shift toward community advertising through district and county events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Fair
United States
America
Albany
Elkanah Watson
Deals Close as Dake Family Acquires Lorpey Residence
Report notes a last week deal in which Mayor Dake becomes owner of the Lorpey residence on School Street, described as a desirable home. W L Bell and BEF Rutenbeck sold the Henry Kuhlman ferry farm of 125 acres for 285 per acre, netting 3125 dollars profit. farm near town offered at 425 dollars per acre. Dr M Wolfe’s Sidere farm sold to M Doherty at 280 per acre. A 120 acre farm deal closed Monday by W er. further details not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dake
Old World Fairs Parade Through Time and Trade
A rambling reminiscence traces European fairs from church festivals to major continental centers like Frankfort Leipzig and Brussels. It notes Mecca Meccan pilgrim events and Mecca fairs, and recalls Mecca style markets with historical context and a playful nudge to readers about fairs and nostalgia.
Pretty Morning Wedding at the Ristine Home
Miss Myrl Risting wed Bert M. Meyers of Ames in a seven o’clock ceremony performed by Dr. J G Morgan. Attended by Senator and Mrs A L Broxam, with close relatives present. The bride, a high school graduate and teacher, and the groom, a civil engineer with the Highway Commission at Ames, planned to reside there. Guests from Waukee attended. couple left for Des Moines and homestead plans in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. QO. Ristine
Second Street
Myrl Risting
Bert M. Meyers
Ames
Town
J. G. Morgan
Congregational Church
A.L. Broxam
Highw
Fisher
Meyers
Des Moines
the Sentinel
D. A. Mevers
Grace Mevers
Waukee
Inna
Several Accidents Hit Andrew Community This Week
Andrew community reported three accidents over the past days. None were serious, but all left victims laid up for days. HLA Schipper cut a toe by cutting food at the Ripple home and must travel on crutches. Johnny Schipper, son of Warden Schipper, has a fractured arm in a sling. Arthur Hooveree also injured. Theo and Mrs. Sete, though very ill, are improving and expect to see from their planned trip to Green County and the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Hla, Schipper
John Ripple
Johnny Schipper
Warden Schipper
She
Arthur Hooveree
Roosevelt on a league of peace before World War I
The passage cites Theodore Roosevelt accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in 1910. He said a league of peace among great powers would keep peace and prevent its breach by others, a concept seen as a precursor to Wilson’s League of Nations. The author notes that history since 1910 shows the need for such a framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Japan
Russia
League of Peace
Mr. Wilson
Roles Call Relatives Attend Funeral of Chas von Schrader
Relatives from out of town attended the funeral of Chas von Schrader Wednesday afternoon. Present were Mr and Mrs Frank von Schrader and Miss Laura von Schrader Uttarm wa, Mrs Carl Puts Minneapolis Ot e von Schrader Ene Claire Mr and Mrs Fred Stubler daughter Caroline and son Stuart of Monticello and Mira Maurice Samuelson of York Nebraska.
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von Schrader
Frank von Schrader
Laura von Schrader
Carl Puts
Minneapolis
Ote von Schrader
Ene Claire
Fred Stubler
Caroline
Stuart
Monticello
Mira
Maurice Samuelson
York
Nebr
Local Office Closes For Vacation And Residents News
Announcement that the office will close until September and a two week vacation is noted. Miss Hazel Kendall returns from Indiana visit. Elizabeth Rays visits at Joe Wagoner home in Tinton. Lee and Carl Kulmer return from Murdock Nebraska for a week. Verda Andersen visits Elwood. Dorothy Phillipa and Dora Ebersole depart for Grundy Center. Camilla Stephens is treated after a fall at Riverview injuring her arm. The patient is doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Kendall
Ynger
Tes
Elizabeth Rays
Joe Wagoner
Tinton
Lee
Carl Kulmer
Murdock
Nebr
Verda Andersen
Elwood
Dorothy Phillipa
Dora Ebersole
Grundy Center
Camilla
RE. Stephens
Riverview
Patriotic Societies Adopt Resolutions in 1919 Reunion
The Jackson County Veterans association and the Patriotic Women adopted a series of resolutions thanking Maquoketa residents for hospitality during the August 12–14, 1919 reunion. They praised the Old Drum Corps, the WR G for music and meat, Rev J Kidder for patriotic discourse, and the G A R boys for Red Cross testimonies, hoping for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Jackson Go. Veterans Association
Maquoketa
Maquoket
WR. G
R.G. Cousing
G. A
Red Cross
Judge House
Qr J. Kidder
Oldrant Corps
J. ML. Fonda
Nathan G. Dye
A. B. Bowen
Farn Buildings Burn Fire at Hute Farm Near Iron Hill
Fire likely started from spontaneous combustion destroyed the hay barn and adjacent outbuildings on Walter Hute’s farm near Iron Hill last Monday night. Forty tors and most farm machinery inside the building were consumed. The house remained unharmed. Insurance partially covers the loss. Timaz bn your property next. The notice lists H Gale and Lyman B Buchtor Maquoketa.
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Walter Hute
Iron Hill
Mr. Hute
Timaz
H. Gale Ang Lyman B. Buchtor
Maquoketa
Remedial Road Complaints Grow Over Maquoketa Falton Route
Residents vent about a rough cracked highway linking Maquoketa and Fal ton with drivers reporting a jarring trip. North county voices say local routes show worsening conditions while full resurfacing remains distant, creating ongoing access issues for city travelers.
Thieves Loot Boats and Nets In Mississippi River Area
A motor boat was left unattended on the Mississippi river bank and vanished during the night. In the same period fifty fishing nets valued at twenty dollars each were stolen from Charley Carr of Bolierse. Local authorities investigate several similar incidents as property crime rises.
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Lagtaattruaymo
Beilevae
Missippi
Charley Carr
Bolierse
Salvage Efforts Amid Taubman Building Collapse
Experts at Siping moved swiftly as the Taubman building’s rear third story collapsed. Regalia and belonging to the Odd Fellows lodge were saved by Stockham and his men who lowered items, sent tents along Bret road, and later sought the remaining salvage amid a reported theft by an unidentified thief who vanished with a bundle.
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Taubman
Odd Fellows Lodge
Contrastor Stockham
Bret Road
Stockham
Border Turmoil Sparks War Material Rush to Mexico
A newspaper column warns of imminent action by the Mexican government as army tanks planes and large stockpiles head to the border. Troop readiness rises and the writer recalls a 1913 stance on handling the Mexican situation based on southern experience.
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Mexico
Oldest Iowa bank to end operations within a month
The National State Bank of Burlington Iowa announces the oldest bank in the state will cease existence within a month. Directors at a meeting declare Burlington’s distinction lost as the institution’s role as parent to major financial bodies ends.
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Towa
National State Bank of
Burlington
Tows
Amerjet
Elsner Son Arrives Safely in New York From War Service
Mr and Mrs Frank Elsner of Go 11 learn their son Sgu J W Elsner has arrived aboard the transfer ship Calamares in New York on August 17 after service in Russia. The safe return brings good news to his aged parents.
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Frank Elsner
Sgu
J. W. Elsner
Go. 11
Calamares
New York
Sgt. Elsner
Russia
United States
County Officers Attend Muscatine Convention
County officers from Jackson County attended a convention at Muscatine on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Attendees included Auditor Milter Sagers Engineer Wel ch Rinby Treasurer Barnes and Supervisors O H Kelley and John Campbell.
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Muscatine
Lucida
Jackson County
Milter Sagers
Welch Rinby
Barnes
O. H. Kelley
John “Pmnbell
American Legion Event and Local Notices From August Evening
The notice lists the American Legion Stop Look Listen event at Wilhelm's Hall at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday August 28 with a missing wheel incident and a reward for a lost item. It also reports social visits and travel details among local residents including Ruth Langhorst, Una Wickwire, Constance Hafner, Fagen Mohr, Rosa Exers, and Chas Taubman. A man injured his forefinger in an electric motor scrapyer incident at Krumviede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Wilhelm’s Hall
Fagen Mohrter
Reiatis
Rosa Exers
Kittle Datghter
Bees
Eurwastesen
Chas. Taubman
Ferndale
Cai
Clint
Chicago
Kia
Tore
California
Cay Meenek
Krumviede Tere
War Debts and High Prices Analysis Sparks Debate
The article discusses how war debts and high prices influence government fiscal policy and tax capacity. It notes direct and indirect methods to influence prices, including wage effects, currency expansion, and credit policy via Federal Reserve and farm loan banks, warning of limits to avoid financial crises. It also comments on bondholder interests and the profit motive for manufacturers in price increases, followed by local society notes about visits and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alera
Fedal Reserve
Daylight Saving Law Repealed by Congress Vote
Congress repeals the daylight saving law after Wilson's vetoes. A two thirds vote in both houses makes the repeal effective after October. The measure had shifted clocks for war emergency and faced strong opposition, but ministers argue it reflects majority wishes and wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednese
Wilson
Congress
Congress Agai
Taubman Estate Settles Loss After Building Collapse
Mrs Fanzie Blanchard and Mrs Mery McTier occupied flats in the Taubman building when it collapsed. Their household goods were burned. some of Mrs Blanchard’s items were recovered. Charles Tankmen for the Taubman estate paid the two ladies in full for losses and inconvenience, settling the matter satisfactorily.
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Te Taubman
Fanzie Blanchard
Mery McTier
Blancard
Uhs. MeTiers
Chas. Tankmen
Taubman
Local Paper Offers Free Custom Ad Cutting Service
The Sentinel announces a new two-matrix advertising service secured from a major national firm. It boasts its own cut-casting machine and the ability to provide any style cuts for any business ring. No charge is made to advertisers for this feature, highlighting benefits for merchants, farmers, and professionals.
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The
Sentinel
Barn Fire on Peter Beck Farm near Bridgeport
A lightning strike during the storm hit the Peter Beck farm barn near Bridgeport, setting it ablaze and destroying the structure and its contents including hay and equipment. Estimated loss about $2,000, partially covered by insurance. The report names Gale and Lymar B. Buch and others as property owners or involved parties.
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Peter Beck
Bridgeport
Gale
Lymar B. Buchnet
Maguokets
W H Sims Buys Home in Quiet Rural Purchase
W H Sims acquires a newly renovated residence from the D A Bowling family. The Sims plan possession later this season as they give up the farm. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Sims will settle in after the change.
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Geison
D. A. Bowling
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