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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1921
Page
1
Local notes record visits and guests in Cedar Rapids and Clinton, including Trimble, Farr, and J. A. Wright households. The Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion meets January 29 with refreshments after the business session. Additional items mention Aladdin kerosene at Hill & Moeller, film processing at Hamleys, and theater listings for Rags at Pastime.
A sweeping romance of love and adventure comes to the New Orpher Theatre for three nights and Saturday matinee starting Thursday January 20. Benjamin B Hampston presents Zane Grey’s tale with Roy Stewart and a large cast including Robert McKim Kathryn Williams Jos J Bowling Charles Murhay and Marguerite DeLamotte. The story centers on strong love and sacrifice set in a colorful epoch of American history.
In this issue readers note references to the Old H C L jinx on the map and various ads. Hill and Moeller advertise potatoes at 1.25 per bushel while The Aladdin Lamp costs six dollars. J B Kurt v Jahn Igen of Bellevue suit set in favor of plaintiff. Mrs Milo Hayes and children stay with her mother Mrs John Burch. Grand Novelty Entertainment offers violin and piano music. Myrtle Long attended a convention and banquet in Davenport. Mrs Nettie Biske and daughter depart for New Orleans and Galveston after visiting Little Rock and St Louis. Medications for catarrh cited as sensible treatment.
Local notes mention Clarence Green at the Grand Novelty, Mary Pickford in Rags at Pastime, and benefit for starving babies in Europe. Community events include church meetings, a visit to Davenport, and plans for a soldier boys drill at the Grand Novelty.
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