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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
7
Cholera ravages Gipton County and Clinton County with thousands of losses. A local expert urges immediate vaccination and vet supervision for cattle and hog herds, detailing hygienic measures, proper disposal, disinfectants, and use of certified serum to prevent outbreaks.
Iowa state senators advocate a special legislative session next year to handle the code revision bill. Twenty four favor a restricted session to revise the code and emergency measures, eleven support an unrestricted session, and nine oppose. They urge Governor Harding to call the session and argue the regular session cannot finish the code revision.
Under a law from the recent legislature auto licenses are now paid for and issued by the county treasurer. In this city through Monday morning 337 licenses had been issued, about six in ten for Ford cars. State highway funds for 1920 total about seven million five hundred twenty thousand dollars from auto and motor vehicle use taxes. About 8 million is expected in motor vehicle tax for 1920 with 94 percent to state highway work under the highway engineer. It is believed roughly 400,000 licenses will be issued in 1920. in 1918 there were 959,000 licenses issued.
Salvation Army plans 25 Christmas baskets for the needy with pickup by officers or at Broxam and Hinckle. A Clinton sugar refinery blast killed one worker, Henry Goetteche, and injured four others. Also includes stray health tips about hog vaccination and cautions against counterfeit cures and unproven remedies.
The article notes former congressman Robert G. Cousins, once nearly blind from cataracts, underwent successful surgery at Minnehaha and is reported to be nearly as functional as before. Friends and admirers applaud the improved condition after the operation and his ability to see well again.
A Jeunes county district court jury ruled for horse buyers Kime & Jorgensen in a dispute over ownership of a team of horses. Tol Swanson, a retired farmer from Olin, faced a case that echoed the Jones County Cal Case.
Court records show Abs. Leadovs Boyd-Merrero, in a sedan owned by McFarland Spe, paid the highest auto tax in the county so far. The Merrero sedan is valued at 350 with an extra finish noted.
American Legion members are urged to attend an important Wednesday evening meeting at G. R. Hall. Refreshments and a smoker will follow. This will be the last meeting of the year.
Eliza Crawford a Jackson County pioneer died last Monday at her Miles Pass home. Her funeral is planned for Tuesday with local residents reflecting on her long service to the community.
Dr Dennison of Bellevue reports a halting sleeniac case involving Mrs Hi Tee who resides three miles west of Mrs Hicks. The patient fell asleep during the week and has not yet awakened.
A damaged notice explains a change in publication day from Tuesday to Monday to allow advertisers to benefit from early press. It urges merchants to submit copy this week to ensure inclusion of items and gifts, promising earlier appearance and better reach.
The Republican National Convention will be held in Chicago in 1920 after an overwhelming vote of the national committee in Washington. Siots contended but trailed with about forty four votes. Democrats are expected to favor Chicago as well.
Mrs Mary Hess purchased the CG Kendall residence on North Gecker Street for $3,000 last Friday. Mr Hess plans to move to Idaho Falls in March to start his own business.
A confusing fragment reports a child and family names including Mrs Pred Albricht of J ken y, and references to a two year old son named Frederick. It mentions a gunman and a small party, but details are unclear and no coherent event is established.
Text appears as garbled OCR with incomplete names and dates. Mentions Bok Sociable and Program near Maquoketa on the Bahi ne road, with unclear pledges and personal references. Likely a damaged social or personal notice lacking coherent facts and identifiable entities.
The obituary notes the death of Thomas Barling a longtime county attorney and resident of Preston. It states he had no relatives in the area and had been ill for some time before his passing. His remains were to be moved to his home for care prior to burial.
Fragmented текст describing a local newspaper urging readers to begin the new year with renewal. Mentions Sentinel and a reading table as part of a push to feel better by starting freshly. No clear event or names due to garbled OCR.
Census enumerators will start January 2 with door to door visits. They will ask residents to identify themselves and provide accurate names and responses to the census questions.
Reported lift of fuel restrictions allows miners to resume work with many underway in Davenport and statewide. Officials expect output to rebound by early next week as unit restrictions end and coal production proceeds at normal rates.
Dr and Mrs James F McGinnie and daughter with Mr and Mrs Josiah Walker returned Friday from Santa Barbara California after a rainy trip. They report a notable purchase of two mixed nuts at Haight’s and a display of 504 French Ivory mirrors brushes and combs at Broxans Hinehleye. Ella Ritter Miss Mitchell and Mrs Squ sonpfartphly were mentioned in connection with the family. the St Petersburgh trip and La Piss summer plans are noted.
An appeal urges residents of Clinton and surrounding districts including Dubuque Jackson and Clinton County to buy and use Tuberculosis Seals. The campaign stresses that every seal purchase supports the health drive and that seals should be displayed on letters parcels and Christmas cards to raise funds for the tuberculosis fight.
A handwritten style call to action urges applying a Red Cross Christians Seals to all mail and parcels. The message claims millions participate, naming Dubuqre Jackson Clinton Counties as districts below the main tale of Seal. It emphasizes waking to save lives and placing a seal on every letter and parcel.
Invitation to a Box Sociable and program at the Trey school house, miles south of Nashville, on Friday. Activities include candies and hospitality for attendees, with a note of guests Mrs Lo Lb Biges and Exroy eXewet.
Authorities inform Pun Stores and other city businesses that standard hours of opening and closing resume effective Wednesday morning December 17. Churches lodges pool halls and libraries are relieved from restrictions and coal dealer applications are to be made. The committee thanks residents for cooperation with the orders.
A fragmentary notice describes a drawing event featuring an Armenian and Home Reef society comfort. The text is garbled but indicates a charity or social group activity with a focus on a 'poor little boy' and a ceremonial draw.
Prayer meetings will be held at homes following the M E church services. First Ward host Iseac Mecuatber. Second Ward host Mrs Fannie Hem monds. Third Ward host Mrs K B W. Fourth Ward at Parsonage. Women's Home Meetings will be held Wednesdays.
Passenger service on the Clinton to Anamosa route is resumed effective Thursday at 1:00 AM after a shutdown caused by a coal shortage. Agent E B Crane of the C N W Railway reported the return of the service and noted the train had been discontinue for several days.
A fragment from Fred Ray reports from St. Petersburg Florida noting a street and number and a unsettled tone. The text mentions Warren Page expected home from college on Friday and plans to spend time at Hay Hotel amid arrival announcements and local travel notes.
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