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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
1
A 1920s style view urges optimism for holiday gift buying despite financial limits. It notes improving roads, lower farmer costs, and expected fair prices next year, while stressing public will and peace efforts as essential to progress. The piece extols optimism, constructive policy, and the need for action by all citizens to advance prosperity and avoid war.
Unsupported OCR fragment mentions a car incident with a jack rabbit and several names. It also notes a Tuesday arrival to assist at a Graham store during Xmas holidays and a Mrs. Daudel visiting Wheatland relatives. The text hints at disarmament conference outcomes and foreign affairs with France, Italy, Japan, and England, plus a sports touchdown in a Far Bonet region.
Davenport yeggman Thomas J. Fitzpatrick alias confessed to the People's Trust and Savings bank robbery on April 28 at Sixteenth and Harrison streets and an array of Midwest bank thefts. He was arrested in Baltimore, Maryland, after a daylight Davenport holdup and a manhunt within a ten block radius.
The Public Library has received a list of new books ready for circulation on Saturday December 3 at 1 o'clock. Titles include Robinson My Brother Theodore Roosevelt Lothrop New World of Islam Chetro Palmietry for Ali Kelles Bank of Hallowe en White Mental Hygiene of Calldaend Ferber The Girls Macauley Dangerous Ages Curwood Flaming Forest Alice Quis Kyne Pride of Palomar Chamberlain Cobweb Sawyer Silver Sizpance Galsworthy To Let Hutchinson It Winter Comes Farnel Martin Conisby s Vengeance Wharton Age of Innocence Spearmen Jaramie Holds the Range Caine Master of Man Dowd When Polly Was Eighteen Singlair Mr Waddington at Week Lee Other Susan Vance Red Masquerade Norris Beloved Woman Brownell Thankful Spicers Gray Housing Bet Grinnell When Buffalo Ran Latham Marty Lends 8 Hand Richards Horox Bright Sounders Beantttui Joe
A Clarke county farmer delivered corn to a local elevator and, after fees, owed five cents. The elevator man said to bring a chicken next time. Two weeks later the farmer brought two chickens, insisting the extra chicken was to settle a future overcharge, planning another corn load.
The Sentinel urges readers to watch ads this month as local merchants highlight holiday shopping options. City stores fear losing customers to larger towns, but Maquoketa shops promise strong inventories and competitive pricing.
The notice urges renewal of subscriptions with Jan 1 as the renewal date. It recalls past reader visits and compares costs, noting shifts in content toward welfare and public interest. It encourages supporters to renew to brighten the Yuletide.
Ames authorities uncover a statewide fake begging scheme after arresting Mrs John Nelson and about a dozen others. A preliminary hearing was held for Nelson who is jailed in Nevada. A letter signed R Lo Thompses, a Des Moines hardware dealer, urged aid for a mother with 11 children and a rheumatic husband. Nelson collected from $2 to $49 from farmers and business men over Tema.
Mrs Prudence P Eick mother of Kin Robinson of this city died suddenly Tuesday at the Robinson home on South Alive street. She had come here last September to spend the winter with her son and his wife. She would have reached age 14 years. Services were held at Buckner chapel at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs Nellie M Keenes First Reader of First Church of the Second. Her remains with her sons Kim Robinson and James Robinson and grandson Sert Robinson were taken Thursday to Lanark Illinois for burial with the family Tot
Ralph Ogden owned a Buick roadster before five o'clock Tuesday. Smoke appeared from the bed as he drove near the Gilbert Bowman place southeast of town. A sheet of flame burst out, engulfing the car within seconds. Officials suspect a short circuit in the generator ignited fuel or air. Little salvage was possible. Ogden's loss is partially insured. Gale Buckner Maquoketa urges insurance.
Near the BI QuIng on the new primary rout south of town has advanced toward completion. Work aligns storm tracks with Mill Creek requiring large dirt shifts. Contractor Bert Shaw has built a strong readway despite bad weather. Bridge work across the stream to begin with spring arrival.
Governor Kendall said he ordered the Torws National Guardsmen on duty at Ottumwa to return immediately after a telephone talk with the apeio county sheriff. The decision followed the sheriff’s guidance on the situation.
Womans Relief Corps AH Heuer Corps members missed a past Friday sewing bee enjoyed by all. Members arrived early with baskets as tables groaned under food. They sewed carpet rags for cigars, made nighties rompers sailor suits and dresses for Perkin's Hospital children. After a picnic dinner comrades and guests were treated to impromptu entertainment. Next meeting planned for December at the G A R hall with hopes for record attendance.
Oil Burner Man from Lillibridge Oil Burner Co of Omaha is in Maquoketa to discuss installing oil burners. He will be at the New Grant Building on South Main Street Friday for interviews and expert guidance on modern oil heating for homes.
A community note calls Ingirios in Tnquines to back a Good Fellowship Club relief effort. It asks volunteers to pack clothing, shovels, torches, bedding and supplies, promising happiness for recipients and urging neighbors to assist by December.
Dick writes from Boston about a voyage ending in Cuba and Norfolk. He recounts boarding duty off a ship named The Columbia after an explosion, rescuing 149 navy personnel, and transferring to Boston. He mentions plans to send a bearer and hopes for a Thanksgiving stay with family.
Local shops unveil festive front windows as toylands swing doors wide for shoppers. Black & Han you Grahams Lee's am Lane Furniture Co showcase seasonal scenes inviting crowds to view and buy.
Postponement due to bad roads and holiday cards. Snow White Pharmacy and E B Brown attended Shrine in Davenport. James Robinson travels from Avr Nebraska after mother Mrs. P Kiek dies. Agnes Sprank returns from Chicago for several months. Bert Robinson travels from Clinton after grandmother Mrs Prudence Kirk passes. County auditor records hunting licenses issued. Woman's Missionary Society meets at Methodist church. Mrs Lang to teach with Mrs Lena Isbell in charge. Mrs G Hamilton Phelps departs for Finchas in Oulo after time with daughter Mrs Dean Hawley. Mrs Hemicy accompanies to Cot caro for a few days Reepiex.
Statewide auto bandit ring uncovered in Dubuque by W S Sir Campbell and Sheriff Kennedy. Over 300 stolen cars traced through Dubuque and departments in Davenport Cedar Rapids Muscatine Des Moines. One Dubuque principal arrested. search for another continues as civil action sues Dubuque garage operator over 25 000 dispute and alleged stolen cars sold to buyers in Rockford Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee and other eastern cities.
Judge Theophilus and Mrs. Theophilus escaped serious injury when their auto crashed through a picket fence and dropped six feet from a Davenport street hillside. Mrs. Theophilus drove south on Harrison. wet road and brakes failed. The car struck the curb, leaped the fence, and halted in a vacant yard. both occupants were shaken but unharmed.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Nitssche and an accompanying item about contributions. Details are unclear, but implies a naval or shipping note connected to a person named Nitssche and a world context.
A fragmented report notes residents of a small town gathering for a surprise festival. Names and precise locations are unclear but indicate community pride and celebration among neighbors.
A brief notice announces a chicken supper fundraiser to support a local group. Details are unclear but indicate a community meal event with admission price. Proceeds likely aid organizational activities.
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