Trip to the Chicago International Stock Show
A club from several states visits Chicago to tour the International Stock Show at the yards. They view corn displays cattle sheep hogs and horses, attend packing plant tours at Armour Swift and Wilson, hear talks from officials and sample meals, then return to the hotel with evening programs and a night show.
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Chicago
Y. MC. A
Trevor
Wessa
Tamworths
State College
Stock Yard Inn
Dir. Burch
John Burch
Magqueketa
Iowa
Janze
A. R. Plumber
Portland
Ore
Southern Hotel
M. C.A
Armour’s Packing Company
Swift's Packing Company
Wilson's Packing Company
Armour Packing Company
Wilson Packing Company
Internaticoal
Maquoketa Voters Urged to Decide on City Electrical Expansion
The editorial calls for public consent before extending the city light system and taking on debt from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. It defends democratic rule, states no stance for or against the bond, and insists the people should determine the project, with support for Maquoketa regardless of payer.
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the Sentinel
Maquoketa
Town Electric Company
Maquoketa Adds City Mail Carrier Ira Taylor
Postmaster Mowery secures an extra city carrier for Maquoketa. Ira Taylor starts with parcel post duties during the holiday rush and will later assist the two existing carriers to speed and expand service. Patrons are urged not to call for packages until after Saturday unless their parcel arrives sooner.
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Mowery
Washington
Maquoketa
Ira Taylor
Taylor
Milk free diet urged for all at daily intake
A vintage advertisement promotes milk as essential for both children and adults and calls for equal funding for milk and other foods. It endorses the L. P. Kier Sanitary Dairy and lists local outlets and a phone number, urging clean, safe production and abundant dairy access.
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E. V. McCullum
Henry O. Sherman
Bier Eerd
L. P. Kier
Field Museum Visit and Chicago Excursions Recorded
The account describes a trip featuring a Field Museum tour with mounted elephants and ancient display recreations, a crowded Board of Trade, a meal at the YMCA, state songs and yells, brief speeches, and a stop at Marshall Field store before returning home by train with OLLTE GIBSON noted.
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Board of Trade
L M,c. A
Miss Sinnard
Marshall Field
Chicago
Ollte Gibson
Mrs. Fred Fischer Expires After Illness
Mrs. Fred Fischer died Saturday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Blue Island following a several week illness. The body arrived Monday afternoon and funeral services will be held Tuesday at her son Harry Fischer’s North Main street home. Rev. W M Porte of St Mark's Episcopal church will officiate. Burial will be in Mt Hope cemetery. Obituary to follow.
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Carrie
Fischer
Seyay
Chas. Price
Blue Island
Harry Fischer
North Main Street
W. M. Porte
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Death summons van Mars Longman mother of Tok fonseman
Mrs Lotgrean sittered at stroke Friday from which she never rallied. The funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev E A Lang of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will take place at Hope cemetery.
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van. Mars Longman
Tok Fonseman
Boy's Body Returns Home Amid War Toll
The body of Soler Boy arrives in the area from France where he was killed during World War I. He is taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lubben, near Baldsin. A funeral service is set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baldsin Methodist church.
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Gus
France
Frank Lubben
Haldwin
Promoter Cancels Orpheum Talent Show
Unclear notice states there is no talent prom program at the Orpheum tonight due to issues in the stage room. The event will be rescheduled to a later date at the Pastime Committers venue.
Boy Injured In Sled Collision On Eliza Street
A ten year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis of S Olive Street, was seriously hurt Sunday evening when his sled struck a guard of two telephone poles on the icy street. He suffered a fractured skull and minor injuries but is expected to recover. A companion on the sled was unharmed.
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Thompson
M.G. A
Mr. Nole
Idaho
South Dakota
Ohio
Eliza Street
Glenn Davis
S. Olive Street
Infant Babe Called Home in Sad Christmas Week
Infant boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Romer died shortly after birth on Saturday December 17 at 5 p m. The family extends thanks for the sympathy of friends. Burial was in Mt Hope Cemetery with Rev DL Boomershine officiating.
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Lawrence Romer
Jesus
Mt. Hope Cemetery
DL FL Boomershine
Tax fairness sparks debate on old and new car values
The letter questions taxation rules that tax a 1920 model higher than a 1921 model, ignoring depreciation and collapsing car prices. It cites local residents such as Lawrence Cram and Floyd Reynolds and notes civic reports on safety and public figures as it laments uneven tax treatment amid broader political talk.
Maquoketa Girl Weds Rancher in Billings Montana
Miss Ruth Seay and L. Anderson were married on Tuesday December 15 at the Condre dione parsonage in Billings Montana. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs A H Seaver of Maquoketa, is a Maquoketa High School graduate who taught at Hedgesville Montana. The groom is a rancher with a home ready for his bride. After a week in Billings the couple will reside on a ranch near Hedgesville Montana.
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Maquoketa
Montana
Ruth Seay
L. Anderson
Concredione
Billings
Mont
A. H. Seaver
Thiie
Maquoketa High School
Hedgesville
Theolmates
Notice to Butte and Western Stockholders
Urgent meeting requested at City Hall on Wednesday evening in December to receive the latest report and advise on vital matters. Directors plan a January meeting to set future policy. stockholders urged to attend or call at the office Thursday evening to arrange a meeting location.
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City Hall
Former Jackson County Resident Lucy Baldwin Dies in Kansas
Word reached here that Mrs Lucy Baldwin known as Mrs Pemberton formerly resided at Andrew County passed away Saturday night in Larned Kansas. Funeral arrangements were held Monday with friends remembering her long residency in this area.
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Jackson County
Lucy Baldwin
Larned
Kans
Baldwin
Pemberton
Andrew
Friend
The Song in the Air at Gneistimas Cantata
The Congress ional Sunday school directed by Miss Lilian Moore presents a cantata The Song in the Air depicting the thwarting of Tierads attempt to find and destroy the newborn king of Israel. Carols piano duets and the march chorus On On to Bethlehem set the scene with Miss Agnes Stasck as the Prophet. Shepherds include Selena L Hicks Benrad Berha Fisher Oliver Orisha Steevis and others in sending roles. The public is romlcally invi
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Bethlehem
Agnes Stasck
Selena
Liza Hicks
Benrad
Berha Fisher
Oliver
Orisha Steevis
Gerar
Harry Joiner Romans
Tiberias
Mary Mitchell Aurelia
Pauline Mortenson
Timbra
Helen Zimmerman
Romlcally
Auxiliary Elects Fifty three at annual meeting
The Woman’s Auxiliary elected fifty three members and officers for the new year at Thursday’s meeting. Officers include President Mrs Mildred Wing and Secretary Mrs Clara Lamass. Members and guests, including Mrs Floyd Wilsons and Marie Ellis, were noted for visits and holiday plans. The annual meeting of the Woman Missionary Society of the Congregational church is set for Wednesday afternoon at Mrs John Coatson’s home.
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Resul
New Roar
Mre
Mildred Wing
Miss Bertha
Fiske
Good Fellowship Committee Busy Week at Christmas Drive
The Good Fellowship Committee runs a citywide Christmas project at a hall serving as headquarters daily until Christmas. Volunteers sort repair and pack gifts donated by residents. Miss Martha Eaton coordinates pickups and collections with another box drive planned Thursday afternoon.
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Good Fellowship Committee
The
Sentinel
Martha Eaton
Memb
Ship of the Good Felowship Club
Jackson Sex Lane Fur
Butterworth Boot
Aug, Levsen
Louise Ellis
Lott
M. Barker
Round
Roy Santer
Ru W. Goucher Hattie Miller
Tda Simpson
Cash
Walter H. Broderson
Helen L. Broderson
Wes. Burke
Sarah Raddy
Idarty Neipert
Bow Clothing
W. J. Small
Chasine A. A. Rogers
Blick Service Co
Kellastone Stucco Claim Highlights Original Magnesite Product
An ad asserts Kellastone as the genuine magnesite stucco with superior durability and originality. It claims Kellastone is the original product and more genuine than competitors, attributed to G. L Hahn of Maquoketa Iowa. A stray line notes John Wares will recur Saturday from Chicago.
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Said
Appletty
G. L Hahn
Maquoketa
Towa
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L. P Kier Sanitary Dairy
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J. A. Francois
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L. P. Kier Sanitary Dairy
Fred Fischer
Soler Boy
Hort
Lawrence Cram
Gradison, Wiy
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Tiovd Reynolds
Council Bluffs
Chas. Reynolds
Austin Pool
A. W. Kendall
Ben Jacobsen
Davenport
Pool
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jimmy Round
M.S. Round
Rev
L. E. Brough
Cedar Rapide
Iowa Committee On Baptist Fundamentals
Calvary Baptist Church
Ethel Sidle
New England
Agnes Sidle
Sidle
J.J. Bolt
Peoria
Everett Bolt
Burk
Rockdale
J. A. Wright
Mer
B. Palmer
Wright
St. Luke's M. E Church
B. NcDonahd
Davenpext
Harry Barnes
Havans
A Bergonetater Sr
Ford
BEA
Notice Butte and Western Stockholders
R. Secretan
Wes
Clara Lamass
Florence Gritin
Hannah Giusy
Arma
Eis Round
Lds Horney
Tinicke
Marie Ellis
Mt. Vernon
Frank Eilis
Margaret Harsei
C. Barker
John Wants
Congregational Church
John Coatson
Mate Street
Siedai
Haidhe
John Wares
Chicre
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