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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
3
A fire caused by overheating furnace flues damaged floors and joists, with smoke and water injuring areas. Bittner and Chas. Born were overcome by smoke. Loss estimated around 500 dollars, insurance covers the damage. Repairs expected by end of next week as games postponed.
Fragmentary text from the Bellevue Leader mentions possible swift repairs and cautions to be safe, suggesting a property issue may soon affect ownership or possession. Names like Gale Buchner Maqua keta appear in the garbled OCR, but the core note is a call for prompt action to prevent loss.
The text outlines who is exempt from filing income tax returns for 1926 and emphasizes individual responsibility tofile accurately and on time. It defines gross versus net income, lists deductible business expenses, and notes prohibitions on deducting household costs. It also specifies deadlines, including March 15, 1921, and mentions forms 1040 A and 1049.
The text outlines four installments due on or before March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 with returns filed to the local district collector. It warns of heavy penalties for failure or willful refusal to file and pay the tax when due.
The Chicago Journal profile by Nicholas Zimmerman chronicles his uncle's practical advice Stay on the job build a home and take out life insurance He recalls his 1890s start with Hart Schaffner Marx now in his seventy seventh year and six sons including Edward M Zimmerman who followed his example lifting a family through steady work and long tenure In 1893 he joined Hart Schaffner Marx after years with Meyer Straus Goodman and others in Chicago and nearby towns.
Miss Adele Stenzel became Mrs Ernest Raab in a quiet ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage performed by Rev Jobst. Witnesses were the bride's parents and relatives. A wedding supper and reception followed at the bride’s parents home. Mrs Raab has worked at Charlotte's central telephone office and at a Standard Oil station. The couple will reside in the Gollobit residence on West First Street in the spring.
Judge Dawley in Marion on Saturday January 29 ordered Ernest Rathbun of Ida county released from the Anamosa prison where he faced a life term for criminal assault. The case ties to a district court challenge to Gov Harding's pardon as allegedly procured by fraud. The ruling states courts lack power to override pardons and that scrutiny of such matters rests with the executive. Rathbun’s order followed immediately after his arrest and transfer to Fort Madison to serve a four year term.
A Des Moines press note reports the Attorney General plans an appeal to obtain a final decision on law for future cases like the Rathbun incident. The Anamosa Journal notes that appealing would affect future cases and not the defendant, while the state previously announced no appeal from Judge Dawley’s rulings.
Herman Pogeran and Mrs Laura Norpel were married at St Josephs church Monday January 31 with Rev S J Mayer officiating. Bridesmaid Viola Meier and best man Vincent Mc Killip attended. The couple will reside in Bellevue and were joined by out of town guest Mrs Everett B Phillips of Maquoketa.
From Dubuque a prairie wagoner passes through en route from Nebraska to Wisconsin. He says Nebraska times are tight, farmers expect bids around 85 to 40 cents for wheat and 15 to 20 cents for corn as crop prices.
Monday passed with no shadow seen as the town notes a bar fight near Schell Bros store ending with Otto Bree and Mead Bree tumbling down a stair. A theft at Decker House sees Mrs. Decker miss a fur cloak valued at $200 while salesman J C Hammerslaugh is arrested in Anamosa with a clock found on him.
Last Sunday the Methodist Sunday School drew 243 attendees with about 250 expected next week. The main auditorium was full, the League room crowded with young children, and downstairs classrooms buzzing with eager pupils. The Young Men’s class plans to expand, seeking 15 to 20 more members, and an instrument orchestra invites players to join for the upcoming sessions at 9:45.
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