Demos Namne Delegates To National Convention
Ray Files of Fort Dodge acted as temporary chairman of the Democratic state convention held at the Auditorium. Delegates from districts caucused to choose their San Francisco delegates, with at large delegates chosen later. Temporary chairmanship was made permanent with Files as chair man and other officers named. two alternates selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demos Namne
Ray Files
Fort Dodge
J. W. Rey
Wnolds
Creston
San Francisco
Chaiman
Frank Comfort
Bes Moines
J. F. Golden
Reading
A. P. Owens
Ottumwa
GD. Kelly
Davenport
P. F. Messer
Iowa City
Iowa
G.J. Sternsdorf
F. A. Swisley
Tows City
Library Directors Meet Maquoketa Board Officers Elected
The Maquoketa library directors and board met with officers chosen for one year. G. L. Mitchell named President Mrs. B A Spen Be Vice President Mrs F S Banghart Secretary J W Ellis Treasurer. Committee includes B A Spencer F W Gibson C W Fare. Motion approved librarian, Sept of Schools, and board to elect the \\omne. Meeting adjourned by secretary FLW Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brary, Maquokete
Presdent
G. L. Blitchell
B. A. Spén
F. 8. Banghart
J. W. Ellis
B. A. Spencer
F.W. Gibson
C. W. Fare
Boardman Library
Boardman
Gibson
Bainbridge Colby Appointed New Secretary of State
President Wilson named Bainbridge Colby of New York as secretary of state to replace Robert Lansing who resigned. The appointment surprised officials, with F L Polk acting secretary viewed as a likely choice. Colby, a Republican until 1912, shifted to Roosevelt, then to the Democratic forces and remained active in the party thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bainbridge -Colby
New York
Robert Lansing
F. L. Polk
Colby
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hughes
Hearing Torpedo Seats On Sale At Local Drug Store
The Lyceum Course selling seats for a losing number event at Stasck and Luckiesh Drug Store. Prof Wad noted scientist will present two lecture demonstrations on recent inventions with surprises and entertainment. Admission 5 cents for adults and 25 cents for students without season tickets. Monday evening March 1 at 8:00 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Stasck & Luckiesh
Wad
Inc Ygentor
Fire damages home. insurance urged in Maquoketa notice
Small Blue Sparks from J. Y. Buchanan home caused a roof blaze in the third ward at nine o'clock Wednesday. Fire department arrived and quickly contained the fire. Several dollars will repair the damage. Insurance offered by H. Gale Boehner of Maquoketa Tows. Also notes funeral services for Tate wife William Reilly of Delmas were held Tuesday at St Patrick's Church with interment in St Patrick's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Buchanan
Third Ward
H. Gale Boehner
Maquoketa
Tate
William Reilly
Delmas
St. Patrick’s
Uade
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Jos Hunter of Bellevue Dies After Six Week Illness
Jos eph Hunter aged 73 of Bellevue died at his daughter's home on Sunday morning after a six week illness. Born in Mercer county Ohio, he farmed in Cartonville and Andrew before moving to Bellevue in 1901. He married Nancy Baker in 1867 and is survived by two sons Frank and Dick, a daughter Mrs. J C Dennison, a brother BE Hunter, and others. Funeral services were held at the Dennison home, with interment in Presbyterian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hunter
Bellevue
J. Dennison
Joseph
Elizabeth Hunter
Mercer County
Ohio
Cartonville
Nancy Baker
Andrew
J. C. Dennison
Frank
Perry
Sioux Falls
J.C. Dennison
BE. B. Hunter
Firesteel
S. D
Ora
Elwood to Marshall Woman Leads Oklahoma Federation
Lola Glerka, once Elwood Miss and now Mrs J C Pearson of Marshall Oklahoma, heads the Oklahoma State Federation of Women's Clubs. Daughter of Jeff Clark of Elwood, she is aunt to Mrs R Crane and tied to Elwood pioneers Kinsey and Richere. Active in Americanization efforts since spring, she holds district and officer roles in Marshall Women’s Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Pearson
Marshall
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Federation of Women's Clubs
Elwood
Lola Glerka
Hood
Gennity
Jeff Clark
Sion City
R. Crane
Pearson Grand-Wother Clark
Richere
Kinsey el Wood
Pearson
Railroads Return to Private Ownership Expected Soon
Railroads are set to revert to private ownership at midnight February 29 as oil for the action clears Congress and awaits the president’s signature. Opinions differ on President Wilson’s stance, but it is generally believed he will approve, with the law taking effect as scheduled.
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Congress
Wilson
Body of C. Long Brought Here For Burial
The boss of Charles Long, a former resident of the Andrew community, was brought to this city Wednesday from the late home of the deceased at Alden Michigan. On Thursday the remains were taken to Andrew where funeral services were held from the Mt. E church, and the interment followed in the Andrew cemetery. Deceased was past 71 years of age and died Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Long
Andrew
Alt Alden
Michigan
Mt. E. Church
Purchases Fine Home on West Platt Street
J. W. Budde of Route 2 purchased the stucco residence of D. FP Schied on West Platt Street about three blocks from Main Street. The Up-to-date structure is in excellent condition and possession is to be given March 10 with consideration of $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Budde
Schied
West Platt Street
Main Street
Depart For Washington Me. and dies.
Richard Lake of Clinton has many friends here who will be interested to learn that they plan to start Monday for Spokane Washington to make their future home. Mrs Lake has 3 brothers Gere Barrett located there with whom they will make their home for the Present. Mrs Lake has been in very poor health of late and this clause is hoped to benefit her. Mr and Mrs A A Hurst returned Wednesday evening from a most delightful trip south with Mr and Mrs W C Swigart of Birmingham Alabama they visited St Petersburg Florida New Orleans Dallas Texas and several other cities of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lake
Clinton
Spokane
A. A. Hurst
W. C. Swigart
Birmingham
Als
St. Petersburg
Fisj
New Orleans
Dalleas
Tex
Ten Month School Year Considered by Several Cities
A local editorial argues for adopting a ten month school year to improve teacher pay and student outcomes. It notes rising living costs, limited summer earnings, and potential early high school completion, suggesting shortening fall and spring breaks and shifting calendars to attract and retain qualified instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Board
Towa
Reduced railway fare for soldiers ends Feb 29
A one cent two mile rail fare for soldiers sailors and marines on furlough expires at midnight Feb 29 as government changes. Tickets bought before midnight Feb 29 under the reduced fare will be accepted on all lines after March 1 according to new orders.
Warnings Issued Over Contaminated Shipments of Olives
Wholesalers issued warnings Tuesday about shipments of olives containing poisoned tripe. Messages received Monday from Sprague, Warner & Co indicate some consignments of select brands were affected while plain ripe olives are deemed safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague, Warner & Go
Newspaper Delays In New England Due To Holidays And Paper Shortage
Several papers in Massachusetts and New England did not publish on Monday. Officials cited holiday observance and a shortage of newsprint as reasons for the omission in many locations.
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Heston
Massachusetts
New England
Moving picture machine to entertain MilesMethodist church
A new moving picture machine has been installed in the Miles Methodist church. It will provide Saturday evening movie entertainments and may supplement Sunday services with religious film stories.
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Miles
Clinton park bond defeated by 40 votes in election
In Clinton on Tuesday the park bond issue failed by a 40 vote margin. A total of 2800 votes were cast, with women supporting the bonds by three to one while men opposed it. Mothers favored parks for children but men feared higher costs.
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Clinton
Winkles Jim Scholl to Walk and Push Bicycle on Bad Roads
A jumble of notes suggests Jim Scholl of Winklewad plans to walk and push his bicycle on bad roads rather than ride it. The column weaves in political quips about Poland, Maquoketa, and Soviet army labels, plus remarks on local papers and a stray obituary. It mentions March 46, a comet, British pounds, and Uncle Sal raising his balance by 237 million dollars, reflecting partisan jest about governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Scholl
Sal
House Military Committee Approves Universal Training Plan
Washington February 20 The house military committee approved universal military training as part of the national military policy by a vote of 11 to 9 with a bipartisan bloc. The training provision would be part of the committee’s army reorganization bill and go into effect July 1 1922. Democrats and Republicans split, with three Democrats backing the plan and eight Republicans supporting it, while four Republicans and five Democrats opposed it including Congressman Harry Hull of Town.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Ressmaan
Harry Hull
Town
Nothing Very Unusual Changes in State Department Posts
The article notes routine turnover of secretaries of state under multiple presidents, with Washington listing three, Jackson four, Tyler three, and McKinley three. It states cabinet changes occur over issues or opinions, and strong leaders often differ. It also reports Mr and Mrs Geo B Weeman of Chicago arriving Wednesday to honor their parents on their 60th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jackson
Tyler
Me.Kinley
Geo. B. Weeman
Chicago
Mere Ea Weeman
Haskell Law Applies to Adult Indigent Care Case
Thomas Kelly of this city, long afflicted with a disease, was committed to the district court for commitment to the University State Hospital under the Haskell-Clans law. The act, passed by the last legislature, allows indigent adults with curable maladies to receive hospital care at state expense. Prior statutes limited aid to children under sixteen. An examination by a reputable physician and an assessment of financial need precede commitment, as aid is restricted to those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Thomas Kelly
University State Hospital
University Hospital
Elwood Girls Defeat Underdogs In High School Gym
The Elwood girls basketball team beat the visiting Ehwood squad 33 to 0 in a hard fought game. The Weber Twins aided shooting while all players contributed teamwork in the lopsided second half.
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Ehwood
Weber Twins
Elwood
Muth
Tredit‘shouth
Preshmen Boys
Harry Weede
Cascade Pioneer urges 1920 local baseball league revival
A Cascade Pioneer item advocates forming a 1920 Cascade baseball team using local players plus a battery. It suggests business leaders promote the project as a community entertainment venture and potential regional league with nearby towns, reviving Cascade’s baseball prominence first seen in 1909–11.
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Cascade
Dyers- Wike
Monticelli
Anamosa
Worthington
Bernard
Maquokets
Mightea
Iowa towns brace for 1920 census rise in state totals
Reports from Des Moines suggest Iowa will surpass 230000 in population as larger cities grow while smaller towns trend downward. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Louis Beppe aged 84 east of Lamotte from pneumonia, survived by husband three children and siblings. funeral held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Louis Beppe
Lamotte
Dependent Children Placed In Homes After Court
Two children of Willi Hash Eddie 12 and Merjorie 7 were placed with local homes after the Armenian Home Relief Society cared for them following their mother's death. Judge House ordered Eddie to live with Mrs. John Hate and Merjorie with William Beck east of town. Society praised for kindness and for covering hospital care at Becker Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi Hash
Eddie
Merjorie
Armenian Home Relief Society
Judge House
John Hate
William Beckef
Armenian Society
Becker Hospital
Chetty
Annual Stockholders Meeting of Boardman Library Institute
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Boardman Library Institute was held at the Public Library on Thursday evening in February 1920. Four directors were elected: Mrs A B Bowen, Mrs B A Spencer, Dr. Dr. Loose, and Mrs F S Banghart. Treasurer and secretary reports were read and approved detailing cash on hand, interest, gifts, volumes purchased, bindings, insurance, printing, and miscellaneous expenses. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardman Library Institute
Public Library
A. B. Bowen
B. A. Spencer
Dr. Loose
F. S. Banghart
F. W. Gibson
Mrs John Osters Dead After Long Illness
Mrs Osters died Wednesday at her daughter I A Cornelius home in Athivew after a long illness. Survived by husband four daughters Carrie L A Cornelius Anna Wm Gable Nettie Lebo Burkett all of Andrew Lizsie H Peters of O'Brien Co. and four sons John Mquoket Henry Mitchell S D Fred Dyenport and Will Andres. Funeral plans await word from a son in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osters
I. A. Cornelius
Athivew
Osters
Carrie
L.A. Cornelius
Anna
Wm. Gable
Nettie
Lebo Burkett
Andrew
Lizsie
Davenport area notes and local updates from Sentinel
Report from Davenport notes Adam Hayes suffered a paralytic stroke with limb effects. Hayes family, including Ray and wife, winter in Davenport with their son. Local mentions include Frank Watson Jr now at Rock Island Arsenal renting a farm in Davenport and Hart Hamles aiding rural interests, plus Cascade mayor Kehoe resigns effective March 1 to move home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Stoke
Hayes
Ray Hayes
Davenport
Adam Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Sentinel
Frank Watson, Jr
Maquiketa
Rock Island Arsenal
Sfacre
Frank
Hart Hamles
Pr. Kehoe
Cascade
Mr. Kahoe
High School Notes Debating Winners and Washington Assembly
Tuesday notes report a lively high school debate on Congress and compulsory military service with Lucille Raverson Beth Wing and Melvin Teaple on the affirmative and Hilda Petersen Helen Weber and F W Johnson Jr on the negative. Judges gave unanimous wins to the Delmar teams on both sides, while Maquoketa students impressed in basketball and a Washington birthday assembly featured multiple performances and remarks by staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zitish
Lucille Baversax
Beth Pin Teeple
Neanties
Hilda Petersen
Helen Sound Ve Dahnson, Jr
Congress
Lupi
Berkeley
Sabula
Hunter
Oxford Junction
Starry
Elwood
Maquoketa
George Washington
Orchestra
Ruth Smoth
Washington
Mariea Garside
Margaret Jolmes
Marguerite Black
Olive Kendall
Marie Fischer
Miriam Jiatthias
Tors Fish Game
Cedar Ray Town
Marjori Yuher
Mattie
Delmar Sail
Hyde Jews
Dehnar
Gramoor
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Meats
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Secretary
Hunter Dead
C. Long
Buria
Winklewad
Poland
Russia
Cme
Basket Ball Hotel
of Pub
Joseph Stara
Springbrook
DeWitt Observer
Messrs Phillips & Co
Patti & God Newspaper
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