Starving Babies' Fend Drive Extended by Relief Council
The European Relief Council extends the Starving Babies drive to February 1 due to holiday business. County efforts include appeals to teachers, club presidents, and fraternal orders. The piece urges continued public support to aid hungry children in Europe amid war-time shortages.
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Relief Council
Europe
Stoddard
Jess
Jackson County
Jackson Sentinel Gant Methodist Sunday School
M. Barker
Wallth
J J. Mortensen
A. Ringlep
Henry Beck
Bycelsior
Libmey
DN. Lore
Tans, Christensen - Etile- Tigron Grevlin
Margaret H. Bradley
Ralph Cook
Mienke
Walker
G. Heitmire
J. H. Petersam
Ed. Luckiesh
Lawrence Kiet
A. B. Bowen
Jessie Seer
Seer
Preston Ini
Basket Eat
Reubsumen
F. C. Nelson
Acteteres Amelis Moeller
Preston Times
Trial of Justus Murray Opens in Louisville KY
The trial for the murder of Howard Phillips, both Maquoketa boys, moves to Louisville. Jury selection will take days as witnesses from Maquoketa attend. Defense stance unconfirmed, with reporters noting no disclosed insanity defense to date. Local residents listed as witnesses include Phillips and Campbell families and Murray relatives.
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Justus Murray
Howard Phillips
Maquoketa
Newport
Kentucky
Louisville
Murray
J. E. Phillips
James Campbell
Jimmy” Murray
Sen
A. A. Hrust
C. Lb Ely
Walter Ogden
Henry Kruse
Calvin Murray
Eugene
James Haney
E. B. Brown
J. E. Drummond
Lee Stockham
Lou Brincker
Have You Paid Your Fare on the Sentinel Train
The article pleads with readers who ride the Sentinel train to pay their fare after noting generous courtesy and near perfect weekly service. Conductor effort and fuel costs are cited, and non-paying passengers are warned to disembark at the next station to ensure fairness for fare-paying riders.
Mrs Harriet Mitchell Dies in City Home
Mrs Harriet Mitchell widow of the late James Mitchell died Monday morning January 10 at 10SU at her daughter Mrs Clara Barker s home after several weeks illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Buckner Chapel. Survived by son Edwin Mitchell and daughters Clara Barker and Nettie Miller and a sister and brother. Milwaukee gossip mentions Samuel Streets robbery tale and a wartime era appeal to support Hoover campaign amid famine notes from Lafayette Young Sr.
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Harriet Mitchell
James Mitchell
Clara Barker
Buckner Chapel
Edwin Mitchell
Nettie Miller
Elsworth Huff
Warsaw
Ind
George Binns
Tron Bill
Mies Grace Boster Elected President of Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club
Mies Grace Boster was elected president of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Cedar Rapids by unanimous vote at the annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building. She succeeds Miss Rudy M. Byers and will take office at year’s start. Miss Boston chaired the meeting and praised the president-elect’s past service as vice president and her dedication to the club.
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Mies Grace B. Boster
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Rudy M. Byers
Miss Boston
January Sale Promises Lowest Prices in Months at McAllister Stores
Merchants offer recognized quality at the lowest price levels in months with many items below today's manufacturing costs. Prices are cut to half October levels on Season End Lots, encouraging buyers to act as New York shows a firmer market and some price advances.
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New York
McAllister
Arve-Late Silvis forfeit deprives local team of game
Arve-Late Silvis failed to arrive by 1 o clock Thursday for a contest with the American Legion team, so the game was forfeited to the local side by the usual 2 to 0 score. The Silvis players blamed a lost bout while driving. Including this forfeit, the locals have won 9 of 11 scheduled games and lost narrowly to Rock Island.
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Silvis
American Legion
Loral
Lyceum Lecture At Pastime Friday Night
The Lyceum Course offers its third program at the Pastime theatre Friday evening January 21. Charles H. Plattenburg, a Community Building expert, presents his lecture Loyalty to the Home Town and introduces a new second talk The Old Town in a New World. Don’t miss Mr Plattenburg.
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Lyceum
Charles H. Plattenburg
Plattenburg
Tle
Lattenturs
Minnie Guenther Dies After Stroke At 23
Mrs Minnie Guenther died suddenly Wednesday at 1 50 PM from a stroke at her mother s home five miles south of Bellevue She was 23 and survived by her mother and brothers Fred of Wauzeka WI Charles of Minneapolis Anna of Dubuque Alice of Wauzeka and Edith at home Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at her late residence.
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Minnie Guenther
Don Taylor
Tilve
Bellevue
Fred
Wauzeka
Charles
Minneapolis
Anna
Dubuque
Alice
Wis
Edith
Delightful Dancing Party At Hurst Hotel Hosts 200 Friends
Walter Bown, William Gruenwalt, Alfred families entertain 200 friends and relatives at the Hurst Hotel Friday evening January seventh with dancing games and refreshments. McCaffrey travels to Mason City and Des Moines to join wife and daughter. Mr and Mrs J J Burnett from Iowa City and Miss Mane Burnett Davenport arrive to attend the Burnett Weber wedding Wednesday evening.
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Walter Bown
William Gruenwalt
Alfred
Hurst Hotel
Sion
Fhst
McCaffrey
Mason Rutuway
Des Moines
J. J. Burnett
Ion City
Mane Burnett Devenport
Burnett-Weber
Weaienday
Former Bellevue Boys Robbed in Chicago Jewelry Store
Ben and Andy Roling, former Bellevue boys, ran Roling Bros jewelry at 2110 Milwaukee Ave Chicago. Two bandits bound and gagged them, escaping with diamonds jewelry and cash worth 18000. A customer discovery ended the raid 15 minutes later. Police suspect Edward Morris, a famed crook, linked to multiple crimes including murder.
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Bellevue
Ben
Andy Riling
Bellevue Boys
Chicago
Milwaukee Jave
Roling Bros
Andy Roling
Phillip Groeber
Edward
Morris
Death of Gladys Harmson After Short Diphtheria Illness
Mr and Mrs Martin Harmson of Sabuls area mourn the unexpected death of their youngest daughter Gladys after a brief three day bout with diphtheria. She had been well the prior week and participated in the Sterling church Christmas Eve program before falling ill Thursday night.
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Sabuls
Gladys
Sterling Church
Monticello Robbers Caught by Police
John Demo twenty one and Rupert White twenty six are jailed in Monticello county on burglary charges for a Robbing of a clothing store last Saturday night. Stolen items include two suitcases two coats three suits of clothes five silk shirts and mittens. Description of both suspects led to arrests in Anamosa Cedar Rapids and return for a preliminary hearing. They are held under bonds awaiting grand jury. White is from Chicago and Demo from North Saint Paul Minnesota.
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John Demo
Rupert White
Monticello
Deny
White
Anamosa
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Demo
North
Minn, Ing
Swingle Man Breaks Limb Loading Logs in Timber
Sullivan, loading logs in timber Tuesday, had his leg broken between the knee and ankle when a sled overturned. He is reported as getting along as well as can be expected under the circumstances with Dr Shields attending and McGuire nursing. all hope for a speedy recovery.
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Swingle
Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Dr. Shields
Zian
McGuire
Tom
Aren't You Going to the Legion Event Dance
The Legion and Woman's Auxiliary announce a Wednesday evening entertainment and dance on January 19. City talent has been engaged and proceeds support a worthy cause. Read the ad in this issue for details.
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Legion and Woman's Auxiliary
Parish Meeting at St Mark's Parish House
The St Mark's Episcopal Church annual parish meeting was held Monday evening at the Mrs Johnson home with a large attendance. Morag a resipuae was held for Mrs Johnson who leaves Wednesday for Los Angeles California. Refreshments were served by the Guild. Mr and Mrs C E Hayes returned to Davenport after visiting Harold and family at Elwood George W and family at Maquoketa
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
C. E Hayes
Davenport
Harald
Elwood
George W
Maquoketa
Stil Batter Mail Service Enroute to Maquokete
A 1921 report details efforts led by A Hurst to improve Maquoketa mail delivery. Milwaukee road officials confirm Chicago mail for Maquoketa will depart on Train 11 after local departures, boosting first class mail timing. Letters from W L Van Schoyk and G C H Marshall document steps to end isolation of Maquoketa mail and seek further results if needed.
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Stil Batter
Maquokete
A. Hurst
Chicago
Milwaukee Railroad
Hurst
Maquoketa
GC. H. Marshall
Marion
Union Depot
Railway Mail Service
Wli. van Schoyk
A.A. Buirsiy
J. van Schoyk
Marshall
Wedding Bells at St Patrick's Church Garry Owen
Miss Josephine Donovan wed Louis Finn on January 4 1921 at St Patrick's Church Garry Owen Rev Py Coffey officiated with nuptial mass music by Gertrude Smith and John Shanaha A four course meal for about 200 followed at the brides parents home After a wedding trip to Chicago and New York the couple will reside at home after February 1 1929
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St. Patrick's Church
Garry Owen
Josephine Donovan
M. Donovan
Sf Louis Finn
Mike Finn
Temple Hill
Py Coffey
Clarence Finn
Evelyn Brady
Lohenerin
Gertrude
Gertrude Smith
John Shanaha
Chicago
New York
Northwestern Telephone Company Renamed
The Northwestern Ball Telantone Co becomes Northwestern Telephone Company on January 1 after consolidating the three Bell companies in Nebraska Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas. Officers and headquarters remain unchanged as the entities unite under one management to simplify operations and financing. The renamed group takes its new title from the well known Northwest term.
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Northwestern Ball Telantone Co
Northwestern Telephone Company
Bell
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Northwestern Telephone Totgpany
Juded
Talk on dress sense for school girls in Ames
Miss Tucker led a Home Economics talk at Ames High School on Wednesday about appropriate attire for school girls. She advised color and style choices to suit hair and eye color, stressed nearness to professionalism, and warned against elaborate outfits for school.
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Miss Tucker
Home Economics Extension
Ames
Persa
Mary
Mary Leuss
Tucker
Fire crews respond to two house blazes in town
Fire Department was twice called last week, first at seven on Thursday when the nearby Lowes Park home erupted, then to the James Swift home on West Platts Street where a chimney blocked a quiet burn-out. Minor damage, residents urged to stay safe with Mr Gale Buehrer in nearby Mketa. Mr and Mrs Claus Rudebeck are visiting friends at Doctor today.
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Neyo
Mrs
Claus Rudebeck
Docahor
GAR and Relie Corps Lastal Officers and Installation
The GAR and Relief Corps met on a Wednesday afternoon January 5 with Mrs. Margaret Gordon presiding in Mrs. May Lockwood’s absence due to illness. New members were admitted, officers were installed by Mrs. Minnie Miller, and Mrs. Lockwood presented Mrs. Glaser with the gavel, followed by a gift to Mrs. Minnie Miller as thanks for her service.
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GC. A. R
W. Roc
Margaret’ Gordon
May Lockwood
Grand Army Veterans
Minnie Miller
Ravennart
Hannah Glaser
Vier
Adelis Seavers
Junin View
Avian Bmepe
Addie Woodard
Bessie Moyle
Ars
Luella Hill
Alice Reiter
Blanche Guard
Margaret Holm
Asst. Cguard
Martha Jensen
Cora Phillips
Rose Farr
Carrie Rapp
Cynthia Mile
Moarznerite Hamley
Dolly Parkenson
Minnie Wright
Bessie Mayle
Lockwood
Ngs
Glaser
Margaret Gordon
Electoral vote cast in Tes Maines for Warren Harding
Dr A B Sewer, the Second district elector, will attend the meeting where the electors cast their vote for president Warren Harding. He also attends the thirty-ninth assembly of the legislature to ensure lawmakers start fairly. Governor-elect Kendal will deliver his inaugural address Thursday. Arch McFarlane is chosen speaker of the House in Des Moines, a rare honor with no opposition.
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A. B. Sewer
Tes Maines
Warren Harding
United States
Kendal
Arch McFarlane
House of Representaty
Moines
McFarlane
Special Letters Delivery Change at Hall Mail
A damaged OCR item notes a change in receipt method for special letters. Messengers now carry and deliver with a mailbox or sign for drop. If no box exists, a note is left and the recipient must claim the missive, with delivery times shifting to the next available mail run.
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Rob Ceqniral
Perses
Hotel Sold Amid Confusion By Local Transfer
The tars Hotel changes hands within a week, purchased by B tars of the well h at Clear Take from WLC Matthews of Dae yenpoort. Neighbors note SHLAA 1 and Waggaett ic hestel Riegs Mapiayt, with Ralph and Clarence McDonald remaining. Harley papain linked to the grandfather’s death, L. B McDonald.
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B Tars
Clear Take
Wlc Matthews
Daeyenpoort
We Ursterstam
Cation Wathy
Ralph
Clarence McDonald
Boxe
Harley Papain
L. B McDonald
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F.C. Young
Press of
European Relief Council
Louis, Ky
Samuel Streets
Murry
Cincinnati
Sam
America
Hoover
Eee Lafayette Young, Sr
Maguoketa
Business Woman's Club
Sale
Valula
Vitor
Mendas
W. C. Enders
Clinton County
Chris Cook
Oxlahama
John Cook
J. H. Creger
Mra Naome Pithan
Lost Nation
Morday
Alberts
Canada
Maquokeia High
Pexwitt High
Monmouth
Monmouth Grail Boys
Miss Ring
Per i Vinton
Fire Department
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