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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
5
A traveler recounts a grueling Colorado journey from Colorado Springs toward the Royal Gorge. Harsh canyon walls, steep grades, and warning signs marked a perilous ascent, with engine trouble, hail, and dramatic scenery shaping a long expedition through Salida Gunnison and Sapenero before daylight faded.
The funeral for Mrs. Free Fischer took place at her son Harry Fischer’s home on North Main Street with Rev. W. M. Purce presiding. Born November 20, 1859 in Maquoketa, she spent most of her life in this city. She married Fred Fischer on November 27, 1880, and they had four children: Harry, Lena Price, Bernice Orebaugh, and Oliver. Surviving are five grandchildren and two sisters, Hockley of West Winfield New York and Effie Hoffman of Savanna Illinois. Her husband died years earlier. She devoted herself to family, kindness, and helping others. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery beside her husband. An additional note mentions a new silk shipment at Mortensen’s and Miss Margaret Ellis visiting from Rock Island.
The message frames Christmas as a time to reexamine self interest and social duty. It contrasts prosperity with poverty, urging readers to embrace virtue, kindness, and a broader concern for others. It ends with a wish for a Merry Christmas and a renewal of humane values.
Progressive farmers are invited to Power Farming Day organized by Doran Motor Co in this city on January 7. Last winter’s event drew large crowds and this year aims to surpass it with noted speakers and moving pictures. The Afternoon program will last two and a half hours at PasTime Theatre. attendees are urged to watch the Sertine column for details.
Forty two business houses in Maquoketa will close on Monday December 26, affecting almost all of the commercial district except restaurants and refreshment parlors. The Holiday period includes guests at several local homes and a Christmas Day visit by Mr and Mrs Hugh Lovelee of Dubuque to Mr and Mrs A A Hu.
City hall distribution for needy families planned this Saturday as 80 dollars plus in kind gifts are gathered by Miss Eston and volunteers. Members list urgent needs, including yarn, clothing, food, and toys for children, to be delivered to homes on Christmas morning.
Franklin Swigart of Maquoketa and Miss Helen Mariam of New York City announce their marriage on November 22 at the Church of Transfiguration in New York. Franklin, a Maquoketa native and World War I Marine veteran, is a graduate of the local high school. The couple will reside at 604 West 11th Street, New York, with friends in Maquoketa sending congratulations.
The newspaper announces a single issue next week due to the Christmas break. Readers are thanked for their support as the team takes a short vacation and returns with the usual Friday edition.
Fine Vonzee Silk arrived at Martenset's with Sr. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wolford from Shenandoah visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alt, 1 Correll. Stustin Pavle of Delmar underwent surgery Wednesday morning at St. Luke's Hospital in Davenport. Decker, Mr. Poole recovered well from the operation and his condition is good.
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