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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1919

Page

7

Keep Home Fires Burning With Jackson County

A local call urges residents to burn wood instead of coal amid a coal shortage. The piece argues coal facts are unclear and dealers may hoard supplies, so Jackson County should harvest oak wood from stumps and repurpose stoves to keep homes warm. It notes farmers will donate wood if land is cleared, and returning to pioneer fuel is safer and cheaper.

Maquoketa Jackson County Thai Jfladt

Help Needed Clothing Drive Appeals to City Children

Ensign Kappei of the Salvation Army urges generosity for the poor city children. She notes cold weather and high prices, asking readers to imagine a child shivering and to donate any wearable items. Call the Ensign to arrange gifts to ease local suffering.

Kappei of the Salvation Amy

Shrine Ceremonial Postponed Amid Coal Shortage

The Oriental White Shrine meeting planned for Saturday December 6th is postponed indefinitely due to coal shortages and lack of a special ceremony. About 150 members from Devonport were to attend and a class of 36 awaited the decree. Local updates note visits and illnesses among residents in Cedar Rapids Davenport Lost Nation and Charles City.

Devonport

Fuel committee urges wood as backup in Maquoketa

The Maquoketa Fuel Committee warns coal dealers are exhausted and urges residents without two months of fuel to secure wood immediately. They call attention to local advertisements for wood for sale and ask sellers to notify Chairman A. L. Cook. The note stresses urgency before February 1 to avoid hardships.

Manuaketa Towa Maquoketa A. L. Cook Maquokéeta Gosk Adam Ringlep GL. Ely

Remains of Head Salor Boy Brovettt Here For Interment

The remains of Robert Lancaster formerly of this city and son of H. J. Lancaster of Detroit arrived Wednesday from Mare Island California. He drowned while swimming near Santa Cruz while serving on the battleship Texas. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 pm from the grandfather T. J. Lancaster's home with Rev. J. J. Ridder officiating and American Legion pallbearers and escorts. Interment will be in Hope cemetery.

Robert Lancaster H. J. Lancaster Detroit Thig City Mare Island California Texas Santa Cruz Cal Robert T. J. Lancaster J. J. Ridder American Legion Essort Mr. Hope Cemetery

Residence Sold on Niagara and James Streets

The stucco residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo F. Staack at the corner of Niagara and James Streets was purchased by Chas. Westpahl of near Preston. The Westpahls will take possession in February next and the Staacks plan to build a strictly modern bungalow soon.

Hugo F. Staack Niagara and James Sts Chas. Westpahl Preston Westpahl Staack

Untold Notice of Burial for Beedle in North Dakota

A telegram from Hettinger North Dakota informed that Mrs Beedle passed away recently. The body was transported to Bellevue for burial with remains directed to Bellevue. The message mentions Hiram Reef-gear Fulton and a mother’s passing as the key details.

Hiram Reef-gear Fulton Hettinger C. Beedle Beadle Bellevue Beedle Unite ii

Salvation Army Appeals for Donations and Christmas Baskets

The Salvation Army thanks the W RC of this city for a donation to the Kimas fund. It will distribute five Christmas baskets to the needy and notes other generous gifts received, with officers expressing gratitude.

Salvation Army W. RC Kimas

Parm Bureau Drives Membership Drive December 8

Be on hand at the Parm Bureau office Monday December 8 for the start of a membership drive. Seventeen State Federation organizers will be there to help. bring friends and ears or friends.

Parm Bureau

Peters Welcome Baby Boy in Saduty

Mr and Mrs Elmer Peters of Saduly announce the birth of a 24 jib baby boy who made his first appearance Tuesday December 2. Mrs Fesers and her young son are currently staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Farnsworth.

Elmer Peters Saduly

Daily Jottings Chronicle of Holiday Week

A fragmentary diary recounts Thanksgiving at home of Mr. and Mrs. Maskery and relatives, with Ames noted as a residence for Henry Maskery, plus a series of social visits, club meetings, and minor accidents across a week from Friday to Thursday, including church services, fundraising, and proposed moves in town.

Steve Maskery Richard Wing Albert Preston Henry Ames Helenight Lillian Bostrom Muriel-Tshor Baldwin Geo. Dilley G. W. Johnson Hurst Hotel Des Moines M. E Home Missionary Society M.B. E.club Frank Maskery L. B. Carson

Plan Religious War On Indians Extended By Episcopal Campaign

The nationwide Episcopal drive expands church work among Chippewa and Oneida nations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Duluth survey seeks 26000 for Chippewa education and 14440 for dormitory and staff. Cass Lake Girls School asked for 6000 for three years. funds also for Indian clergy. Fond du Lac Oneidas appeal 26000 to remodel Hobart high school and support teachers. Leaders urge federal funds to continue education, noting many youths are veterans seeking opportunity.

Duluth Fond du Lac Mnesota James Low Morrison Cass Lake I. W. Weller Aten

Red Cross Christmas Seal Appeal Directs Tuberculosis Fight

Governors of eleven states in the North Mississingi Valley urge 31 million residents to buy 1 cent Christmas Seals to fund Tuberculosis work. About 400,000 in the region are ill, with 40,000 deaths yearly, and 60,500 fires saved previously by seals funds. Jackson County targets 14 seals per person, about $15 total, with 70 percent of proceeds aiding local health efforts.

Mississingi Valley Red Cross Jackson County Red Grass

Plan for Chicago Diocese Community House

A budget plan approved for a new community house in Chicago aims to support the United States Episcopal Church seminary work. The project, tied to a nationwide church campaign, will fund housing and training for candidates for holy orders, benefiting social workers and urban districts across the country.

Western Theologica Chicago Elocese Ih Connellon United States

Vincent Tracy case ends with prison term in Iowa

Vincent Tracy pleaded guilty to breaking into the Rosenberg store Sunday night and was sentenced by Judge House on Tuesday. Tracy, moved to Anamosa by deputy John Dallegher, faces one to ten years depending on behavior in custody. Separately, a note from Mexico City regarding Jenkins prompts State Department actions and Congressional interest as Carranza is accused of stoking Latin American unity against the United States.

Vincent Tracy Max Rosenberg Judge House Placea Ander Usung Tracy Anamosa State Board of Control John Dallegher Mexico City State Department Jenkins Washington Lansing Mexico Congress Streng Davis Tennessee Foreign Affairs and Rules Committee Senster Pall New Mexico Chicago Carranza United States

WRG Officers Elected At Wednesday Meeting

The WRG held its regular meeting at the hall Wednesday afternoon. Officers elected for next year include President Mary Lockwool, Senior Vice President Margaret Gordon, Junior Vice President Tisansh Glaser, Treasurer Minnid Miler, Chaplain Mary Cain, Conductor Grace Hanson, Guami ElinWwth Seaver.

W.rc Mary Lockwool Margaret Gordon Tisansh Glaser Minnid Miler Mary Cain Grace Hanson Guami ElinWwth Seaver

Red Cross Service Office Revised Hours

Notice states the Red Cross service office will be open three days every two weeks, Monday Thursday and Saturday. The text mentions unclear references to growths and Merthilogy, but the main action is changed operating hours.

Ret Cross Diome

Convincing Argument Showman Walks Turbulent Stage

A vivid fragment captures a Showman Walk approach to a crowded podium as watchers respond to a persuasive performance. The scene hints at competition and spectacle with a nod to Aztec giants and a sense of long-running rivalry shaping the event.

Beadle of Jackson County Dies in North Dakota

A. O. Beedle, a former Jackson county resident and brother of Mrs. John Anderson, died in Hettinger North Dakota after a two week illness of geriatric complications. Born in Bellevue 62 years ago, he was married to Anna Ward and left a son I A Beedle of Fulton and a daughter Mrs. Mary Olsen of Hettinger. Survived by brothers H E and E W of Tacoma, he spent years in contracting at Hettinger. Funeral held at Bellevue Presbyterian church with interment in Bellevue cemetery. pallbearers listed.

Bellevue A. O. Beadle Jackson County John Anderson Alvin c. Beedle Hettinger I. L A. E. Beedle Anna Ward Poulton Tews Iss I. A. Beedle Fulton Daugister Mary Olsen Hettigger N. D H. E E. W Tacoma Wash Heedle Rempter A. B. Textor

Sisters Reunite After Long Separation In Family Home

A meeting at Mrs. Agnes Simpson's home brings twins Miss Ruth Thisle and Mrs. Weiler C. Thisle together for the first time since infancy. Their mother died in Dabugit. Ruth was raised by adopters in Oelwein then by Mr. and Mrs. Simpson. The sisters joyfully reunite as Mr. and Mrs. Thisle visit from Maryland during their wedding trip.

Thursdat J. E. Gondenow Mothers Club Plessant Pythian Sisters J. W. Dunlap Howard Harcison Delmar Emil Goodman Mary Wesnert Wesner Frank Edson Buchner Teil Agnes Simpson Miss Ruch Weiler C. Thisle Dabugit Oelwein Thisle Maryland

Enjoying Tip A card from ww A. Hurst enr note to St. Petersburg

A letter from A Hurst describes a southbound trip with a bright view of orange groves and pleasant weather. The writer notes no white sugar available and says natives use brown sugar. The labor question in youth mirrors conditions here and a planned one-day stop at Orange City to visit Me and Mrs Atigam in Florida is mentioned.

Ww. A. Hurst St. Petersburg Orange City Atigam Flathers St. Petershuns

Direction of the Psalm Pattern and Its Musical Meaning

A discussion on the word Sefan found in Psalms and its use as a tempo or repeat direction. Matthwen, master Jenite, argues it equates to the modern da capo directing repetition from the start to the marked point.

Matthwen Jenite

Fragmentary Musings on Wise Men and Plans

The passage presents a garbled homage to a wise man and references steady resolutions and guidance from a figure named Joseph Tail. The text reads as a fragmentary, earlier style reflection on judgment, actions, and what ought to be done, with unclear connections to census or civic matters.

Joseph Tail

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