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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
3
A widow with about 200000 in property faced decline as business moved away and taxes forced sale of eight suburban lots. Fire code costs drained finances, a son misinvested, and the ill elder was left alone and distressed. The writer contrasts her fate with having an income policy instead, implying steadier livelihood.
Local notices report commencement exercises at Rockford Seminary and visits by Prof Pratt Davenport to Geo W Doe’s family. Residents depart for summer in New York state. A cow problem leads to fines after streets fill with cattle. Teacher Mx BE French resigns. W Earle age 63 next Saturday and his wife. Rev G R Manning of Mt Vernon attends Cornell College interests.
Maquoketa citizens urged strong support for the American Legion Post. The letter praises the post as a city asset, notes its role in protecting homes, and calls on every citizen to enroll and back the Legion’s ideals without charity.
A large party of 450 celebrated the completion of Sackrider's new barn on Thursday evening. P D Swigart and wife with Clara Kinney of Wyoming attended with the editor's family. The journal notes Swigart’s business thriving and mentions various residents traveling or visiting around the region.
During the State Sunday School visit, a list of suitable library titles was published. New titles received include Horst Humoresque, The Cabin, and The Young Visitors, with Roosevelt Letters to His Children and The Scotch Twins among others.
In Vermont and Maquoketa, locals report visits by Mrs E Belden and Mrs Sophia Shaw to relatives in New York and Bellevue respectively. The Maquoketa school board reelects seven veteran teachers including C G Dudley and H E French, with two salaries raised to 35 dollars monthly. four vacancies remain. Other notices mention Will Matthews visiting, a Fourth of July lawn festival with foods and activities, and local vendor James Hameiy keeping a fresh meat market.
The February sale calendar lists multiple public auctions on local farms. Fred N. Blake and Otto Seeber Gerter are among orderers with auctions conducted by Robt. Troy and Pinter and O Mera. Locations include 2 miles west of Maquoketa and 1 mile east of Canton. Horses cattle sheep hogs and machinery feature prominently.
Large attendance at the Salvation Army Hall for a Young People's Meeting with Bible lessons led by youths. Prayer meeting planned for Thursday evening. Donations requested include Bibles and children's clothing. kindly contact the officers if you can provide items.
The Mother's Club meeting with Mrs Mortensen planned for this week has been postponed for two weeks, now scheduled for March 4.
The Cottage Prayer Meeting and Bible Study will meet with Miss Shaw and Miss Ida Simpson leading Wednesday evening February 18. Io? M. I A. White Saga advertises RAT-SNAP for cars to protect tires with testimonials about saved costs, available in three sizes 250, 50¢, and $1.00, sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Store Co.
Miss Beulah resumed duties at the post office after an illness. Albert Greer and wife journeyed to Rochester to consult Mayo Bros. about Mrs Creger's health, expecting full recovery. Mrs E Phelps reports surgery cannot relieve her condition. Ed Ales visited Maquoketa for X rays on injuries and will regain arm use soon. The LaBarge family mourns the loss of daughter Mary at grandparents home. Henry Durkop remains critically ill with pneumonia and appendicitis. Mrs Matt Ales learns of her mother’s death and travels to Prairieburg. Local youths plan to form an American Legion post called The Menzo Wille Post with help from Maquoketa Post.
The United States Bureau of Mines announces a new danger warning system for metal mines using compressed air to spread an odorant. An ill smelling substance is injected into the air, and the odor is detectable throughout the mine within minutes.
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