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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
4
A fragment describes a wireless station and an amateur transmitter receiving two songs. It mentions a telephys or telegraphy link and notes the messages lasting about two notes or tones. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
A device arranged by Mr Kingsley is described as receiving messages from the past. Paris reports indicate high officer fatalities and wounded death rates, with 18.7 percent of officers killed or died of wounds and 16 percent of the general ranks per official statistics.
A report from Chicago notes Jackson County grower Cornelius Gorn wins first prize for pedigreed seed corn at Signal Grain show. Gorn, renowned for raising five varieties including Reid's Improved Learn and Silver Mine, beat county habits and rivals in a notable achievement for the state.
The District Court of Iowa issues summons in a case brought by Ruth Ghiimants against multiple defendants claiming title in fee simple to parts of the South East and South West quarters in several sections within Township 5 North, ranges described, and adjoining tracts east of the meridian. Defendants are barred from asserting any right or title to the described lands, with final judgment and decree to be entered after the second February Term.
The report estimates average land value at 109.0023 dollars compared with the past 173.09 dollars, indicating a rise of over 10 percent. Variations in land prices are noted, with figures around 189 and 7 in the cited ranges.
A Farm Bureau fundraising drive attracts county and township participation despite poor weather. Local leaders William Low and others push for continued community support, noting progress in key townships and anticipated donations.
Fragmentary note mentions Gal Ta Saila Simarew and Bua with a reference to Armund Twill Tel. It indicates this year as a timeframe and notes most of Ell 3. Reading is partial with unclear connections between names and events.
J. E. McKillip of Bellevue has been reappointed to the postmaster berth for another four years. The action reflects the president and postmaster general’s endorsement as shown in recent communications.
In 1919 Maquoketa draws admirers with its valley by the plain and a living stream. The writer extols deer fields, cattle, and grazing pastures beside rock cliffs and caverns. He invites friends to visit Maquoketa and remember him as they view its grandeur.
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