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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
7
Iowa produced the greatest crop in history this year though values fell. Final 1920 field crop figures released by Charles D. Reed show total grain yield lower in value than 1919, with oats at 224,0 000 bushels and prices near 26 cents. After a business meeting, games and refreshments followed.
Last Monday evening December 6, Mrs C H Vollmer hosted a gathering to organize a Music Lovers Club. Officers elected include President Irene Hughes Secretary Ruth Seyfert and Treasurer Alma Rohling. The group will study music history theory and harmony and meets biweekly. A junior club is planned.
Multiple notices list farm stock including Wonder and Orion bred Diffee boars and Poland China boars sold at closeout in ten days. Also a city residence for sale on Matteson Ave with water electric gas sewer and a business conversion note. Roadside classified style with miscellaneous offers and aid wanted.
A detailed report describes a recent DeWitt office fire that scorched the walls and some partitions, with the blaze starting in a closet among old papers. Valuable documents largely survived, tied to long‑ago figures like Finke A. R. Cotton and Butterfield. The incident affected the First National Bank’s quarters and sparked alarm, while other names and dates reflect the era. Also covered are dates set by the State Board of Agriculture for fairs and staff rechoices after a Wednesday convention.
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