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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

Page

4

Jackson State Bank Aquisitions Elwood Savings Bank

The Jackson State Bank of this city completed a Wednesday purchase of Elwood Savings Bank of Elwood with approval from the State Banking Department. Elwood’s assets were taken over and the Elwood bank will close soon, while Jackson State Bank strengthens its standing and growth in the region. The report notes the Elwood institution’s strong management under Cashier W. B. Hill and emphasizes the deal as a strategic expansion rather than a reflection of Elwood’s prosperity.

Jackson State Bank Ehases Elwood Savings Jackson’ State Bank Elwood Savings Bank of Elwood State Banking Department Elwood Bank W. 8 Hill Jackson State Ehwood Bank Canton County Ttat

May Your Christmas Be Merry Again the Times Herald Says

The Sentinel issues a warm Christmas greeting to patrons and readers. It reflects on peace and good will, noting prosperity at home and a time of cheer. It wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and extends greetings beyond politics and opinion.

The Sentinel

Mr Hurst Advocates Rail Mail Service Improvement

The letter to Mr A A Hurst from Milwaukee Railroad Superintendent C H Marshall shows efforts to improve mail delivery. Residents press for better service, proposing No 7 train inclusion and delayed pouch drops at Delmar. The Marion mail concern reflects ongoing push to accelerate rail mail and express traffic for Maquoketa.

A. A. Hurst C. H. Marshall Milwaukee Railroad Hurst Sentinel Boys Rr, Co Union Depot Ne.ail Delmar Marion Ta. Dee A. Hurst Mr. Hurst

Marshall expresses upcoming plans in closing letter

The note ends with a cordial sign off from C. L. Marshall Superintendent promising to advise what can be accomplished and signing "Yours truly."

Marshall

Sentinel to Publish Next Week Dividing Tuesday Issue

The Sentinel announces a split publication schedule after Christmas. Readers should expect a Tuesday issue next week and a Friday or New Year advertising push as merchants begin inventory. The paper asks for reader patience during the holiday break.

The Sentinel

Evening at nine no further particulars provided

Mrs J C Glaser and Miss Lena Blessing left Thursday morning for the Weinschenk home at Bellevue. The fragment notes an evening time reference and departure to a named residence, indicating a social or family visit with limited additional details.

Mra J. C. Glaser Lena Blessing Weinschenk Believue

Preston Farmer Killed by Train Near Preston City

Preston Farmer Herb Bryant, a deaf mute, was killed about eleven Wednesday morning when a puggenser inn struck near the crossage by the stock yards in Preston. He left a widow, also deaf mute, and a daughter Mrs. Fred Dicks, of Preston. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

Herb Bryant Prosperius Preston Puggenser Inn Preston City Bryant Fred Dicks

Christmas Tree Event At Salvation Army Hall

The Salvation Army hosts a Christmas tree event for underprivileged children at the Salvation Army hall Saturday evening at 7 30 local time.

Salvation Army Nmas Salvation Army Hall

Amnesia Case Stumps Scientists in Dubuque National

A Dubuque report describes a 25 year old man found in an amnestic state with limited memory of the prior two years. He recalls a railroad wreck near Amherst Canada and has ties to Toronto and Chicago. Experts from psychoanalysis and hypnosis are consulted to map the chain of identity in this rare U.S. case.

Cdntai Dubuque Finder Hospital Tr. A. M. Pond Amtase Jty United States Geneva Toronto Canada Ils Amherst Chicago Yukon Alaska

Mrs Sarah Clark Passes Away in Iowa City

Mrs Sarah Clark died Tuesday night at Iowa City University Hospital after cancer surgery. Born near Fulton about 58 years ago, daughter of I H Sutton of this city, she was predeceased by husband William Clark about 18 years ago. She leaves one daughter Mrs Frank Rockwell, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at 2 at the Harry Wilcox home on East Pleasant Street.

Sarah Clark Iowa City University Fulton I. H. Sutton Wm. Clark Frank Rockwell Harry Wilcox East Pleasant Street

Knight Templars Elect At Tancred Commanders Meeting

At the Tancred Commanders Knights Templar regular meeting Tuesday evening officers for the ensuing year were elected. Generalissimo W F Butterworth C General Inn Harrison Sr W Hugack Je W Chis Anderson Prelate M Joiners Treus E D Hansen Ree Wari Hancock. After election the Temple Degree was conferred.

Knight Templars K. T E. C L. T. Mortensen W. F. Butterworth C. General—Inn Harrison, Sr Hugack Je. W—Chis. Anderson M. Joiners Treus E. D. Hansen Wari_ Hancock

Marriage Spelled Out in Quick Style at Local Courthouse

A brief, clipped notice recounts a swift marriage ceremony carried out by Chas. TL Snyder of Wyoming Indiana, as the groom Ralston marries Blanche M. Rreite of Monmouth. The event unfolds with practiced efficiency on the top floor setting described in the fragment.

Ralston Leutre Ralston Chas. TL Snyder Wyoming Blanche M. Rreite Monmouth

Prominent Printer Dead in Moline Office

Charles Desaulaires president of Nesaulnieirs & Co. printer in Moline died in his office Saturday afternoon. Funeral arrangements follow the death, with details of the family and associates to be announced.

Charles Desaulaires Nesaulnieirs & Co Moline Dessulaires Besselfeloh Helfrich

Noted Sugar Man Dead O. TL Peckham Dies in St Louis at 78

O TL Peckham, president of the National Candy Co. and a leader at Cinten and ensis National Candy, died in St Louis Monday of pneumonia aged 78. Ireland Gets Home Rule The Irish bill has passed the House of Commons and awaits royal assent to become law. The partial victory aids Irish self government but carries strings limiting liberties under the new regime. Bus Christmas Seats and help drive Tubdoreglosis from Iowa, a service at the Community Stop paying high prices. Getsere Store would be the best investment service for Xmas, JTL Store.

O. TL Peckham Ty At Cinten Ensis National Candy Preamonia Enzland Imealor Maude Towa Getsere

Can You Refuse to Hear the Appeals of Starving Children

The Jackson Sentinel editor endorses humanitarian aid for European starving children urged by State Chairman Lafayette Young Sr and supported by Herbert Hoover. The notice seeks local donations and promises receipts, urging readers to help save a child and provide Christmas relief through various American organizations.

European Relief Council Lafayette Young, Sr Des Moines Herbert Hoover Europe Taney Menitoriag Jackson County America American Friends’ Service Committee American Red Cross American Relief Administration Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In América Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Knights of Columbus YM. C. A Sentinel Office F.C. Youngs Jackson Sentinel Gisard

Women on Juries In Dubuque And State Counties

A Telegraph Herald excerpt discusses the selection of women for land juries in 1821, noting no clear advantage for mixed juries but highlighting objections. It argues for early excusal of women seeking exemption and frames jury duty as a civic obligation for men to defend justice, urging a duty-based approach rather than vengeance.

Dubuque Telegraph Herald

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By A. B. Campbell Iowa State College Ames Iowa Enote Frank Fhorsutr Mr. Hursts Frank Weinschenk Maquoketa Bellevue Preston Farmer Ireland
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