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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
4
Congress member Gilbert N. Haugen of Iowa pushed and had the House pass a bill aimed at stopping slack filling and deceptive packaging. He displayed examples of containers with false bottoms and inverted shapes to illustrate the fraud. The measure seeks to remove deceptive bottle designs and other misleading packaging practices.
The passage notes that exhibitors show three ounces but appear to hold twice that amount, with candy boxes featuring false bottoms occupying a quarter of capacity. It adds that Mr. Haugen's bill has earned strong backing from the Association of American Dairy and Food Officials.
Cornell News Service Mount Vernon reports the fifteenth annual Handel Messiah performed by Director Frank H. Shaw's Criteary Society with Prof Horace A. Miller at the organ and the Cornell Conservatory Orchestra. Soloists Annie Pierce Tina Hager Ottis Patton Rollin Pease praised. chorus of 150 strong demonstrated creditable performance. Two Jackson county singers Ivy Rice Miles and Ruth Kezler Monmouth are in the soprano section. Post holiday, revival work will begin on another oratorio to be presented later.
Gladys Vernia Bird and Elbert Joseph Lamberger wed in Margellan Wis with double ring ceremony. Rev Brynle Owen officiated. Guests enjoyed a pink and white wedding dinner, music, dancing, and photos. The couple will honeymoon in spring then settle on the Bid farm near Maquoketa.
A small blaze at the bank building occurred last Friday afternoon when sparks from Mrs. Marner's chimney started a roof fire. Wind aided spread but firefighters arrived quickly and contained the blaze with hand extinguishers. Water remained unused, as readiness and rapid response saved the property.
Clinton ministers and county officials have endorsed maintaining the Sunday observing laws. The Tri-City association of Clinton supported keeping the Sabbath rules, opposing any relaxation to aid commercial interests and labor relief for Sunday activities.
Mrs J Foster of Rock Island says Tanlac transformed her decade of ill health. She reports gained 31 pounds, relieved stomach and kidney pains, better sleep, stronger back and ankles, improved appetite, and restored energy after three days. Tanlac sold in Maquoketa and nearby towns.
Lamotte Newsettes report visitors including Mike Mahony and son Henry of Maquoketa and Dr Henneger of Dubuque at a bank meeting. The Board of Supervisors toured the County Home to inspect operations. Warden Schipper and Matron praised for keeping the home well. A Xmas dinner boost for inmates and a new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Matt Theisen of St Donatum on Dec 15.
The Fern Theatre hosted the first Wapsie Post wrestling event of the series. Ot to Vochoska defeated Melvin Miller by pinning him in two of three falls, the first at 33 minutes 49 seconds and the final at 50 minutes 18 seconds, in a lively match witnessed by a sizable audience.
Preston area residents welcomed relatives from Davenport Maquoketa Clinton and Chicago for Christmas. Local families hosted guests including Miss Laura Eggers Miss Phebe Raseem and Miss Eola Farley. A range of reunions occurred at many Preston homes with celebrations and greetings for New Year.
A social note lists Mr and Mrs Chas Cliff hosting the John Grant family and Mr and Mrs Ellioti. It invites readers to mail a slip with 5 cents to Foley & Co for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with instructions to write name and address for delivery.
Ivan Delert Ruggeberg infant son of H and D Ruggeberg was born Jan 1 1925 and died Dec 22 1920 at 10 months 22 days His funeral was held from the home five miles southeast of Lost Nation with Rev J Snyder officiating Mrs Tom Myatt Clyde Irwin and Mr Forest Hill singing Interment followed in Lost Nation cemetery
A brief fire at a forge shop started when an electric blower switch was not turned off during dinner. The power outage earlier in the day caused the blaze to flare when electricity returned, damaging the shop ceiling. P F Schroeder broke a window and used a fire extinguisher before John Paasch and firemen subdued the flames. four horses were inside the shop at the time. Local property owners H Gale Buchner and Maque ete may be affected.
The Sunday School reports lively attendance despite poor weather and Christmas afterglow. Ten minute current events discussion precedes Bible study as teachers celebrate growing classes and aim to reach at least twenty five members by February 11. Music by the orchestra accompanies the praise service. Join next Sunday at 9:45.
Mrs. CM Bullock of Gorham New Hampshire reports that Chamberlain Cough Remedy relieved her children's cold and coughing quickly. She endorses the medicine for others and notes it helped all symptoms gradually disappear with treatment. Available from local druggists Broxam Hinckley and Staack Luckiesh.
Miss Zelma Spee of Humbolat is spending holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Tose Stee of Ohio. Mr and Mrs Jones and Beck attend the American Legion chart at Harmony hall Thursday eve December 30 with music by the Whizz Bang. Yom Hatch and L J Hanson Cedar Rapids were visiting Hatch and Brookman Lumber Monday. Chas Luett of Monticello spent Xmas day with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Luett. Miss Dorothy Dodge of Clinton visited over Sunday with her aunt Mrs Rebecca Paris. Louis Smerker of Chicago visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Matthias Smerl Friday. Miss Helen Rhodes of Ames spends Xmas vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs J Rhodes. Mrs W W Bieber will visit her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Fraim Friday. Earl Wilcox has returned after spending weeks in Minnesota and western states. Carroll Wayrick of Cedar Bay was an over Sunday visitor with his parents Mr and Mrs Geo Wytick. Miss Vivian Berkles of Maquel came Monday for a few days with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Horace Pickett.
A bustling East First Street scene erupted with talk of a fire or crime though none occurred. A killing occurred nearby that intensified the commotion as locals pursued a suspect, aided by neighbors’ swift efforts. A 27 pound bram weight figure and the mystery of a captured felon underscore the tensions in the block.
An advertisement claims Berlain's Tablets promote regular bowels strengthen the stomach and liver, are easy to take and mild with quick effects. Sold by Stasck & Lockiesis and brooksam.
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