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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
8
Farmers contemplating farm sales are urged to advertise in the Sentinel which reaches hundreds of local readers and is read carefully during longer evenings. George Becker visits relatives Mrs. Mary Becker and family.
The department for females at the Anamosa reformatory was closed and its twenty five inmates were moved by army truck to Beckwell city then by train to a new prison home. Mrs Finck of Delmar visits her daughter Mrs Heren Jensen Bibles at Broxam Hinckley's. 49-2
Local pencilings note Ben Mowery travels to Chicago on business. Gallager's Jewelry offers detachable handled umbrellas. Mrs. Harry J. Hurst and Mrs. Karl Miller visit Chicago for a few days. Broxam Hinckleys promotes toilet articles and gift items. Roy Carson returns from Iowa City for aunt Mrs. C. C. Hunter's funeral. Edwood Delmar game lights supplied by Brady Electrical Co. Detmer combines advertised at low cost. The Graham Store featured as a growing business. Miss Charlotte Hunter attends funeral in Stanley. Dr. E. G. Rawson sells practice to Dr. A. Rieke moves to Anamosa. Christmas gifts urged at Big Christmas Store. Paul Round to Clinton brings a Liberty car. American Legion Post organized in Charlotte with 18 charter members. Marguerite Clark stars in Mrs Wiggs at Pastime Dec 12 for Armenian relief. Social attendees from Charlotte and Delmar at White Shrine event. Peter Hoash of Cascade injured from fall, taken to Mercy hospital. Carbide lighting discussed. Detmer Pit Model P promoted by Chas. P. Martins. Mrs. L. B. Carson travels to Charles City for sister Mrs C. E. Hunter’s illness and death. John Campbell reports Mrs. Campbell recovering from operation. Photos offered by Hameey’s. Chas Ring visits Cedar Rapids on business. Bellevue Lodge A F and A M elects officers. Long-time auctioneers note surge in public sales as farmers quit farming. Mrs. Minnie Miller inspects Anamosa Woman’s Relief Corps and praises bookkeeping, urges Americanization efforts. Eureka notes.
A notice states a will hearing for Elizabeth A Elsner was set for December 16 1919 in Jackson County Iowa Maquoketa. It also announces a snow cleanup ordinance requiring property owners to clear walks within 24 hours or face city action and costs.
Announcement states the Red Cross Home Service office will be open on Monday Thursday and Saturday only. This schedule continues until further notice.
Carl Anderson of Route 2 purchased from Chris Werner a pure bred Shorthorn bull named Buster Beaner. The animal won first prize and sweepstakes at the Jackson County Fair.
Auctions of government fisheries in Burma restrict bidding to Burman fishermen or their descendants for fifty years. The rule curbs speculators who otherwise push up fish prices, a staple for millions.
Emily sits with her family at a restaurant finishing an order of Wales. She remains hungry and her father asks about another item. She replies she would rather have another set of these than anything else.
Day in to last Saturday registered 199 cars. Ford dominates with 122 registrations. Penalty of 1000 per month applies if not registered before January. Other makes listed include Dodge Nash Oldsmobile Chevrolet Paige Buick Republic Overland Moline Maxwell Haynes Studebaker Chalmers Reo Saxon Velie Mack Oakland Velie and Saxon entries noted.
E. i. Brimmer of Lost Nation, who held a sale last week, moves Wednesday to a new home near Lawton Michigan. He bought a sixty acre farm last fall with twelve acres of grapes in the Michigan fruit belt. Brimmer is known in Keota for years in the hay business and will be missed by his community.
An unclear excerpt describes a ritual involving whistling to calm spirits and perform a Termotest. It mentions safekeeping, lore, and potential sacrifices to appease Tadnes Lito pmeceid Rygelan. The fragment hints at a ceremonial rite connected to a voyage or ritual space.
A hurricane damaged Barkatos in St Lucia during a storm on October 1, blowing down structures and injuring or spreading casualties. Officials report eight people were affected by the incident.
The article warns that jonquil and white hyacinth among garden plants are poisonous with narcissus noted as especially deadly. It states chewing bulbs is risky and leaf juice acts as an emetic. It mentions pesticide efforts and grasshopper control by agricultural agents.
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