Historic Maquoketa notes on businesses and events
A compilation from 1880s Maquoketa records details Dennison and Isbell partners in a new venture, a 7200 square foot skating rink under Mellish Bros Morse, a carpentry force at work, and plans to open for rollers. Also noted are a dead body found in the Mississippi, a Bryant Monmouth section workers strike for higher pay, local returnees and road macadamizing efforts, a warrant for forgery, telegraph hookup with Garry Owen, and a stronger fire department with a new hook and ladder company amid a rabbit shooting incident near Dr Bowen’s sidewalk.
Global Tuberculosis Toll and Local Iowa Impact
The piece warns that tuberculosis kills over 150000 people annually in the United States with at least a million active cases nationwide. It notes Iowa loses five people daily to the disease and contrasts TB with short term flu outbreaks, highlighting its long historical presence and high death rate as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iowa
Tuberculosis Fight Efforts and Hospital Beds
Two million people die yearly from tuberculosis globally. The antituberculosis association oversees many hospitals and clinics in the United States. Iowa reports 3,563 TB deaths last year and 460 sanitary bed hospitals. over 9,000 beds are needed. State spending favors other diseases by a tenfold amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Towa
Iowa
When the Paper Doesn’t Come
A father's quip about missing newspapers. He complains that papers print only brides and society items, neglecting real information. He insists he reads every part, never misses a single item, and loudly laments the absence of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Heller
Newspaper Hurt Fumes Over Deadpan Readers
A blotched passage shows frustration with readers and reporters. The speaker complains about unclear requests and delays, joking that the paper yells when it does not arrive, reflecting newsroom tensions and humorous community chatter.
Farmers in the Majority in Forty-Fifth General Assembly
The secretary of state office reports occupation tallies for the thirty-ninth general assembly. In the house forty-five farmers, five bankers and farmers, two lawyers and farmers, ten bankers, and thirteen lawyers. Senate counts show thirteen farmers, sixteen lawyers, four bankers, four farmers, and one lawyer banker. Iowa College tops livestock awards at Chicago show with grand champion barrow and multiple blue ribbons. Read the ads in this issue.
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House
of Representatives
General Assembly
Secretary of State
Senate
10Wa College
Towa State College
Chicago
Barrow
Towa State
Avoid Christmas Tree Fire Precautions in Homes and Schools
A correspondent warns against careless trimming and candle use near Christmas trees. Prior incidents in homes and churches show how quickly flames can spread from high-wired candles, curtains, and inflammable decorations. The writer shares careful methods: center-tree placement, secured candles at the far end, and vigilant monitoring as branches thin, to prevent fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeael Eo
Saya
Ansel
Christmas charity verses for housekeepers and the homeless
A Victorian style passage urges housekeepers to include homeless men and single people in Christmas cheer. It argues evenScrooges may benefit from giving, suggesting a modest feast to spread joy among those lacking kin or nearby support. The piece advocates practical hospitality as a remedy for loneliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fedpie
Wavnn's
Howe
Christmas Flowers and Market Notes From The Season
The article describes forced sweet peas for Christian markets and bloom timings for February and spring flowers including daffodils and carnations. It notes holly from the east and south, wild billy berries supplying the market, and high Christmas greenery demand with dealers decorating stores and sending sprigs for parcels.
Sad Fate Wooden Seller in Christens Dumb Animals Remembered
A fragmentary note recalls affectionate observances in Christendom toward animals in nursery care. It mentions Burns and a quip about an extra feed on New Year’s Day, reflecting gentle humor and charitable sentiment across ages and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enghind
Scotland
Burns
Margie
Fragmentary wartime note on furlough and request
A fragmentary World War II era note shows a soldier asking for another Christmas furlough. The author mentions his father asking about benefit or clearance and includes a personal line about a pig being killed, attributed to FHtegende Blatter.
Mail Your Christmas Parcels Early Urged by Postmaster
Postmaster Ben Mowrey urges early Christmas mailing with a step by step schedule for various regions. Instructions cover proper addressing, outside sender details, postage stamps, and insured values. Also notes fragile and perishable handling and advises using heavy paper and twine for securing parcels.
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Ben Mowrey
Pacific Coast
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Atlantic
Gulf Coast States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Dakotas
Iowa
Retail Merchants’ Bureau
Department
Maquoketa Defeats Monmouth In Strong Legion Game
Maquoketa clinched a 34 to 14 victory over Monmouth last Thursday at the Olympic arena. The affair featured rapid action and drew fans from the community, with the De Tarxe Orchestra of the Spirit Ship helping at the postgame dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Monmouth
Til
Olympic
de Tarxe
Cspitel
Will Not Quit Maquoketa Business Circle
The text states Max Rosenberg sold his stock and North Main street location to the Community Store Co. but will resume business in another Maquoketa location within days. He has property interests and wide acquaintances in the city, and is not quitting the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Rosenberg
North Main Street
New Community Store Co
Rosenberg
Maquoketa
Phraseful Hurelling Inquiry Shifts Local Notes
A scrambled nota from an old issue discusses a phrase and a citable term. It mentions a smothercle cop and rimés drawn beside a line in a local context. The piece reflects fragmented OCR style and uncertain attribution.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orcutt
George Isbell
van Evers
Bentley
George
Mellish Bros. Morse
Wernel McLain
Mississippi River
Subuls
D. N. Loose
Bryant, Maquoxeta
Charles Reyoulds
Carroll
Carroll County
Alf
Hurst
Hurstville
McCann
Dubuue, Il
J. . Ritchie
Isurance
Edmond i Wayl
Richland Township
Dubuque County
Garry Owen
Jackson County
Sty Donovan Bros
Bowen
Sde
Fle
Europe
Mr. Edison
Zon
Et Gany
Edison Laboratories
Edison
Snow White Pharmacy
J. A. Wright & Son
Frank Cargon
Charley Hayes
Mohawi Messenger
A. Rosenberg
Second Street
Court House
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