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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
7
A catalog-like note lists an Auto Roadster for eight dollars, a Trolley Car at S149, an Armoured Auto 125, and an Auto Touring Car priced at 1.98 dollars. The terse itemization suggests an era of early motor vehicle pricing and model names.
Earl Hastings fractured right leg while guiding cattle to depot on his pony. Several others, including Will Cousin's daughter and Wm Greves's seven year old, sustained fractures. John Clements Sr broke a bone near his shoulder. August Whitmer's son had splints removed. Earl Johnson recovering from leg injury. An observed car theft ended with pursuit and capture near Clinton. thief, 18 or 19 from Chicago, faced Clinton court after being held over by grand jury on $1,000 bond.
Early Sunday in Charlotte a gasoline spill at the water works prompted a search for the missing five gallon can. A stranger trying to start a Ford near the Belding shop was found with the can in a shed. The man named Krohm was arrested and handed to Mayor Kane after the incident at the breakfast hour.
A Bellevue movement to decorate the town for Yuletide gathers pace as merchants push for shared costs. Leaders say many cities adopt the old time custom and Bellevue plans a canvass to gauge support for lighting and decorations during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
December beautification efforts include Bellevue street trees and a Riverview Park community Christmas tree proposal. A violent dog attack at Farmers Store endangering patrons left Marshall Moore forced to shoot the animal five times. questions arise over who killed the dog as reported by The Observer. The clipping ends with an unrelated Foley promotion embedded in the page.
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