Marriage of George L Gee to Lucie Farnham in Washington
Announcement from Baldwin notes the marriage of George L Gee and Lucie Farnham of Poyett Idaho in Washington D C where Gee is with the War Risk department. Both graduates of State University with Gee finishing in 1917 and Mrs Farnham last June. The couple, tied to Baldwin area, are praised for character and plans for a happy future.
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George
Fee
Baldwin
Nation's Capital
George L. Gee
Baldin
Lucie Farnham
Poyett
Idaho
Washington, D. C
Gee
War Risk Department
State University
Mr. Gee
Sentinel
Hog Cholera and Swine Plague Warnings Amid New Symptoms
A historical article warns hog owners that cholera appears in new forms with unusual symptoms masking hemorrhagic septicemia. Veterinarians note swine plague may be an early cholera variant and urge precautions, diagnosis, and early treatment. Also reports follow on Dollar Day events, RB Phillips' Clinton trip, C B Palmer at the State Fair, and Edith and Roth Shepherd departures for Batavia and Aurora with school work starting.
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Beth
C. B. Palmer
Perry
Edith Shepherd
Batavia
Roth Shepherd
Aurora
Evangelist Sermon Draws Large Crowd at Three Big Services
Sunday crowds fill the tent as the speaker discusses happiness in marriage with practical tips to reduce divorces by half. Evening services draw Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from Fulton. a large delegation listens over an hour as Dr. Swift urges strengthening Christian faith to boost Jackson County. Tuesday night features DeWitt Night with a special delegation.
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Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Fulton
Swift
Jackson County
DeWitt
No clear headline due to fragmented text
An explosion caused dirt and sand to strike the eyes of George Geisel and Andrew may lose eyesight. The incident is described as peculiar and regrettable, with friends hoping the outcomes are not as bad as feared.
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An-Madani
George Geisel
Andrew
New Orpheus Theatre to add seats and redo stage
Pine improvements at the New Orpheus Theatre will move the stage back to create 120 more seats. Front cellar stairs will be removed and other minor upgrades aim to make the popular show house more convenient and beautiful. Residents and visitors feature in local notices, with residents traveling to fairs and relocating for jobs and family visits.
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Orpheus Theatre
Former Maquoketa People Change Local in Aug 2 191 Editor
A reader letter from Maquoketa notes relocation to Koenig Colorado. It reports selling homestead of 320 acres at 30 dollars per acre, moving with post office, store and blacksmith shop, taking possession September 1. Mentions drought year and late rains affecting grain.
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Maquoketa
Jackson Sentinel
Picase
Koenig
Colo
Greely
Lovelonl
Colorado
Po Crane
Calo
Preston Will Entertain Next Soldiers Reunion
A fragmented notice lists Preston figures and roles such as VanOven Miles Fred Gurivs John T Nicholson Lawrence Streuser Nathan G Dye and others as part of an upcoming soldiers reunion entertainment plan. Names and titles appear garbled, but the event theme centers on a Preston hosted gathering with community officials and clergy involved.
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VanOven
Miles
Fred Gurivs
John T. Nicholson
van Preston
Ed S. King
Prestons
Lawrence Streuser
Preston
Nathan G. Dye
Monmouth
Jur Fair Opens Next Tuesday in Maguoketa
The big county fair swings open next week with expectations of a record attendance despite high living costs. Management promises tireless efforts to fix past defects and ensure comfort and convenience for visitors as Maguoketa prepares to extend warm hospitality to all guests.
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Maguoketa
Bays City Home A. den Ownership Change on Judson St
Geo De Grit becomes owner of the Harry Wirth residence on Judson St in Bays City. The new studio house is occupied by Mr and Mrs Hurd Barnes. Purchase price paid and possession by Dec 1st. Dollar Day is Breanany. Various local residents noted in brief updates including Dean Fletcher's return to Minneapolis and Mrs John Maiofi's Chicago trip for the Martin Hat Shop business. Dr M A Robinson packing and moving from town to Sioux City, with doctor and ferry departing for new home.
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Geo. de Grit
Harry Wirth
Judson St
Hurd Barnes
Dean Fletcher
Minneapolis
Hite Lagea Mole
Monticello
C| QO. Palmer
John Maioifi
Chicago
Martin Hat Shop
George Calkins
Storm Lake
M. A. Robinson
Sioux City
Ferry
Davenport Postoffice Employee Vanishes After Large Haul
Night collector Frank L. Koone is missing along with a sizable cash haul from Davenport post stations. At least two checks totaling 3,800 dollars, one drawn by Grey Jansson, and a 1,200 dollar check to a Dodge town party, plus cash and a $50 Liberty bond, were among the stolen collections. Secret service investigators probe Stowe’s two checks and the many secret figures tied to the loss.
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Frank L.koone
Davenport
Stowe
Grey Jansson
Iowa National Bank
Nash Sates Company
Chicago
Severa
Stowa
Wedded at Davenport in vongeega owner parsonage
Miss Dorothy Bogard of this city wed in Davenport on a Saturday afternoon. She was attended by an aunt. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Stage of Monmouth and recently returned from overseas service. They will reside with the groom’s parents in Monmouth.
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Bruce King
Chicago
Jackson Co. Fair
Myrtle Taylor
Minnneapolis
E. E. Atkinson & Co
Miss Taylor
Miss May
H. J. Hill
Colorado Springs
Denver
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Billings
Mont
Harry King
Chica
Vongeega
Davenport
Dorothy Bogard
Paul-Van
Epps
Tady
B. King
Magdoketa
Stages
Monmouth
Jas. F. McGiz
J. W. Ebner
Sgt. Elsner
Frank P. Mitchell
Cottage Hospital
A. Bess Clark
Birmingham
Ala
Young Jackles College
F.C. Gregory
Orpheum Theatee
Ami
Iarry McGinnis
Ein Nehr
Leefore McGinnis
Amo
Judge Letts Buys Fine Davenport Home
Judge Letts of this judicial district buys a residence on Hillcrest avenue in McClellan Heights Davenport from Theo dore Kistenmacher. The property is described as one of the most attractive in the district and will be his new home.
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Judge Letts
Fld. Letts
Kirkwood Boulevard
Town Street
Davenport
Scott County Jurist
Theodore Kistenmacher
Hillcrest Avenue
McClellan Heights
Chautauqua at Monmouth Proves Financially Successful
The Monmouth Chautauqua drew modest attendance Wednesday due to threatening weather, yet the event was financially successful and left a small margin for next year. The talent was praised as splendid and every number deemed first class.
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Monmouth
Fire Scare at Hopkinton Farm Explodes in Blaze
A farm at Hopkinton north near Farscafen suffered a destructive fire last week. Sparks from sprinkling gasoline around roosts ignited, causing a blaze that quickly set the structure alight. Firefighters limited the damage as flames spread, with reports noting acute danger to the building and possible pest control by fire.
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Farscafen
Hopkinton
Mysterious Death of Frank Ahearn Found in Water Tank
The body of Frank Ahearn, son of John Ahearn, missing for a week, was recovered from a water tank in Oxford Janction Ta. Aus. The coroner is investigating the death. The Parenpstt Democrat reports this developing case.
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Oxford
Frank Ahearn
John Ahearn
Lynn Burleson Dies After Long Illness
Infant Lynn Burleson, son of Mrs. Lynn Cundill-Burleson, died at Mercy hospital Davenport after weeks of illness. Despite surgery and expert care, the strain proved fatal. Remains were brought home for the funeral conducted by Rev. D. F. Boomershine. Interment followed beside his father Lyman Burleson in Mt. Hope cemetery. The mother expresses heartfelt sympathy.
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Lynn Burleson
Lynn
Airs
Lynn Cundill-Burteson
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Will Cundill
Rev
D. F. Boomershine
Lyman Burleson
Mt. Hope
Work of laying conduits progressing after fair weather
Work on undergrounding the Iowa Telephone Company's main cable continues as crews lay conduits along Sad streets. Traffic disruption fears ease with fair weather, and officials report the thoroughfare should be in excellent condition by week’s end.
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Iowa Telephone Company
Big Tractor Plant at Moline Shuts Down After Fire
A Sunday night blaze at the Moline Universal Tractor Co plant caused a half million dollar loss. Fire originated from crossed wires and ruined the main factory building, destroying numerous tractor parts and valuable machinery, forcing a months long shutdown.
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Moline
Universal Tractor Co
R W Falls From Telephone Pole in Shellsburg Dead
Word reached our city Saturday evening that R. W., the eleven room of Mr and Mrs Bert Black of Shellsburg, fell from a telephone pole and was instantly killed. No further particulars given. Mr and Mrs Will Lockwood departed Monday for Shellsburg. Mr Black is a former Maquoketa girl, her name Miss Cad Lockwood.
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R. W
Bert Black
Shellsburg
Will Lockwood
Black
Maquoketa
Cad Lockwood
Seating Mailing List of Jackson County Area Ready
The second edition of the Seating Mailing List for Jackson county townships including Brookfield Bloomfield and Sharon is prepared with up-to-date entries and low prices. Miss Norma Latty plans a visit with Miss Ruth Smolx, and Chas Leach begins a site near Vermont Street. The interior of the new federal building nears completion with fixtures installed daily and Mark Stanley lettering service windows.
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Jackson County
Brookfield
Bloomfield
Sharon Townships
Clinton County
Silding
Mark Stanley
American Legion Dollar Day Event Set for Thursday Evening
Sailors Soldiers and Marines join American Legion for a Dollar Day event timed for east coast clock on Thursday evening the 28th. Leaders urge community attendance to support veterans through a local fundraiser and awareness drive.
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American Legion
Do We Need That Hospital
A local observer details Cottage Hospital's crowded wards and improvised spaces. Miss Sarah Ruddy manages care for both serious and minor cases, with tents and a transformed porch as needed treatment areas. A convalescent patient expresses newfound understanding of hospital need and civic support.
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Cottage Hospital
Sarah Ruddy
Ruddy
Tient
Pettin
Fire breaks out at garage in gasoline cleanup incident
A Friday fire disturbed Miles Wtom thunity as alarm rang and the fire bell sounded. The blaze at the garage was caused by gasoline ignition used to clean an automobile. LL Bartlett suffered serious burns from a spilled pail while attempting to douse the flames with a fire extinguisher. firefighters coordinated but no injuries beyond Bartlett’s occurred.
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Miles Wtom
Fridar
LL Bartlett
Buy Big Farm in Jackson County by Bowman and Son
Bowman and son S HL Bowiman purchased 1416 acres south of Emaline from J Levison last Saturday. The land adjoined the Bowman farm of 37 acres and was bought for 27 per acre. The transaction created a 7 053 acre holding, much well improved and suitable for stock raising.
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S.hl Bowiman
Albert
Jackson County
J. Levison
Severarm
Emeline
Messrs Bowman
Announcement on temporary hire erasure and travel notes
Announcement states a hire will be erased until September 1. It mentions a two weeks vacation for McGinnis & McGinnis and notes Mr. and Mrs Walter Bowman traveling to Dex Moines for the State Fair. It lists children and grandparents, and mentions Clinton County election next Wednesday about surfaced goods versus mud travel. hopes for Jackson County road improvements.
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Tce
McGinnis
A.A. Hurst
Chicago
Walter Bowman
Dex Moines
Katherine
Wikia
Wilma
Mes
Clinton County
Jackson County
Andrew Fire Threatened Town Firemen Save City
Fire Friday night endangered the John Henrich blacksmith and repair shop and nearby structures. Andrew volunteers aided by Maquoketa forces and residents prevented a much worse blaze. Fire spread from a barrel explosion. several injuries avoided. Community figures and local residents were noted in updates as visitors and patients in nearby hospitals.
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Andrew
Maquoksiz’ Department
Anny
John Henrich
Henrich
O’niel & March
Maquoketa
H Gale
Lyman
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Gaie Buehner
Niagara St
Homer Bowman
Dick Nims
Ralph Hicks
Arthur Morse
Ed. Pangborn
Fred Eggerstedt
Clyde Bowling
Hurstville
Des Moines
Bays City
Postoffice
Norma Latty
Ruth Smolx
Platveville
Chas. Leach
Vermont St
L. B. Carson
Mahlon M. Riegel
Bir
Frank Pain
C. E. Bayer
Geo. W. Brown
Elwyn Baker
Detroit
Mich
Ed. Moeller
Rock Island
John Jensen
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