Iowa Legislature Opens Posts on Kendall Agenda
Jackson county's Senator Brown lands key committee posts while Rep. Brown is named to Ways and Means and Education panels as Iowa lawmakers reconvene after Kendall's inauguration. A soldier bonus bill backed by the Iowa American Legion looms, with a $22 million bond plan to pay fifty cents per day to veterans.
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Jackson County
W. F. Schirmer
Des Moines
Nate E. Kendall
Iowa
Acetate Hammill
Mac
Arlane
Senate
The
Sentinel
Kendall
Big Dame
Capitol Hill
Senator Brown
Weaver
Igwa
Department of the American Legion Aml
Union
House
Executive Council
Vssible
Brown
Bellevue
Former minister named in Mt Vernon mail robbery case
In Mt Vernon Alabama a former Free Methodist rector Rev Gig Kyle is among four arrested on suspicion of complicity in a mail robbery. Post office inspectors recovered most of the $185000 stolen, about $100000 found at Kyle’s home, and additional sums in two garages linked to Loren Williamson and Kyle. Williamson is also held.
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Mt. Vernon
Jen
Gig Kyle
Free Methodist Church
Post Office
Kyle
Loren Williamson
Byle
Williamson
James Swift Passes in Early 1921
James Swift of Emeline near Maquoketa Iowa died January 21 1921 after a year of declining health. He was born 1834 in Licken County Ohio, married Fredericke Brown in 1868, and left five living children Will Swift Alva Swift Mary Jabs Mina Saunders and Dr Fred Swift among others. Funeral services were conducted at home by Dr Morgan with burial at Mt Hope cemetery.
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Janes Swift
Licken County
Ohio
Jackson County
Emeline
Fredericke Brown
Wortenberg
Germany
Amon
Tom
Willy
Alva Swift
Mary Iscjabs
Mina Saunders
Fred, Swift
Maquoketa
Edward Swift
Stormwood
Swift
Morgan
Mt. Hope Cemetery
New Fire Station Assured for Fire Kings
The city building committee endorsed a new fire station east of the Frank Elsner building on West Platt street. The 63 foot by 63 foot fire proof structure is planned to house the fire truck and equipment, with praise given to four firemen and the department’s loyal service.
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Fire Kings
Kings
Frank Elsner
West Platt Street
Als
Buckhorn Country Club Meeting Reports Odd Errors
Buckhorn Country Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs George Doneils on Thursday evening January 20 with most members present though several were noted absent. A seven o'clock supper was served. Planning for future events, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Donelson will attend the club Friday evening February 3. The report of the club gift to the city’s poor contains a misprint noting twenty dollars instead of fifteen.
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Buckhorn Country
Liup
George Doneils
Fonet Hill
Lou Danielson
Green
Lou Donelson
Minstrel Cantata Promises Laughs At Local Show
The American Legion Basket Ball team joins Queen Esther Society for a minstrel cantata at the Olympic Friday February 4. Sunzie's band and fifteen performers will provide entertainment with light hearted humor. Proceeds support community groups.
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Meee
Maena
American Legion
Queen Esther Society
Alent
Caudewire
Sunzie
Cities and Towns Percentage Allocation Debate
Officials debate how to allocate percentages to cities and towns to fund infrastructure upgrades. The proposal aims to direct a portion of revenue to local governments, balancing rural needs with urban growth. Local leaders seek input ahead of a forthcoming council vote.
Sentinel Train Fare Tribute From Edgerton Va Jan 19
Edgerton Virginia residents send fare to the Sentinel for another year as the old train sounds, sharing local notices of weddings, illness, and house fires. A December blaze destroyed the Grane home during a brother’s wedding. Julie Riegel broke an arm cranking a crank. Mrs Twise recovers from tonsil surgery in Richmond. Ed and Bird Crane start a new RK Crane home foundation.
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Edgerton
Sentinel
BR. K. Grane
Julie Riegel
Frans Riegel
B.S. Twise
Richmond Hospital
Afternoon Musical at Mrs Louise Ellis Home
A Woman's Club gathering hosted a Friday afternoon musical with guests. Performances included piano solos by Jeanette Ellis and Marie Ellis, violin duet, readings, and a Chaminade piece. The program featured Faure, Bizet, and the Marsellaise among orchestral and vocal numbers led by Mrs Louise Swigart Ellis and others.
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Louise §. Ellis
Woman's Club
Meetings With Vanderwood At East Plate Street Lutheran
Mr J E Vanderwood of Independence Missouri represents the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ in the city He will hold meetings this week at the Lutheran church on East Plate Street The speaker is a writer and has devoted eighteen years to public work He aims to lift people to higher ideals and ethics He will answer questions and is open to courteous inquiry Each meeting begins at eight o clock with an evening service
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J. E. Vanderwood
Independence
Stv Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ
Lutheran Church
East Plate Street
Vanderwood
Sperker
Jesus of Nazareth
Sinter
Maquoketa Cook Shoots Man Near Clinton Iowa
William Dean, a Maquoketa cafe cook, shot John Frier about 2 PM four miles west of Clinton on the Galitz farm. The motive cited is Frier’s attention to Dean’s wife. Frier was wounded in a gunfight as five shots were fired. Frier was rushed to June Lamb hospital in precarious condition.
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William Dean
Pain
Brn
Frit Galitz
Clinton
Dean
Northwestern
Clinton Herald
John Frier
Aooeleck
William A. ‘Dean
Maquekeiv
Fritz Galitz Jr
Hart’s Mill
Frier
June Lamb
Iitter
Aclan
Shgrif Ramsey
Galite
W. A. Carlender Sporting Goods
Sixth Avenue
Galitz
Trospital
Rockwell
Fane
The Reformatry Reporter Highlights Week at Camp
The roll call shows 730, with 2408 as the high number. During the week several discharges occurred and sixteen were added to the colony. We attended an instructive movie and noted the beef steak aroma from the kitchen. Some beacons were praised for Hay benefit.
Marrape Licenses Bellevue Couples in Brief Notices
Licenses issued in Bellevue to Joseph J Ritburg for Miss Josephine McKees and Ernest A Schroeker for Miss Ninnie Bosses. Also noting Soren Fulsatg from Maquoketa to Miss.
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Joseph J. Ritburg
Bellevue
Josephine McKees
Ernest A. Schroeker
Ninnie Bosses
Soren Fulsatg Maquoketa
Harding Requests That Inaugural Expenses Be Curbed
Warren G Harding demands a simple Washington inaugural on March 4 with no government funding for the ceremony. He cites idle factories and unemployment, estimating a $1 million cost and 60,000 visitors spending about $100 each, plus detailed allocations for guards stands cadets and officials.
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Harding
Marion
Ohio
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Focal High Scouts Tumble to Chintay In Rough Loss
H. S. team suffered its first defeat of the year to Chintay by a wide margin as visitors controlled play and deserved the victory. Local girls also fell to Grand Mound 12 to 10 in a tense finish. A team game is set for later in the season.
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Focal High Scout
Chintay
Grand Mound
Hib
Farmer Burns Hard After Stable Fire Near Guise Lake
Hans Thompson, a well known farmer living north of Guise Lake, was badly burned when a horse ignited after he attempted a repair at a gasoline lighting plant. A lantern sparked flames that spread to nearby fuel, and Thompson was taken to Jenkins' office for treatment.
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Hans Thompson
Herter
Guise Lake
Efe
Thompson
Thy. Jenkins
Local Bake Sale Draws Community Visitors in Davenport
A bake sale hosted by Mesdames Blanche Reynolds and Cora Browns Circle of Constelational Friends offered angel food, doughnuts, dressed chicken and fresh eggs at a South Main Street bakery in Davenport. Miss Helen Follett and Miss Florence Kinley were among visitors as the event took place on a Saturday near January.
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Blanche Reynolds
Cora Browns
Vali
Angel Food
Ra i Square Deaf Bakery
South Mais
Famine Relief Drives Recorded in Historic Court Verdict
The article links postwar famine fears to aid efforts by major organizations and recalls a civil case in Clinton county court. Vincent J. Lee sued P. Owens for 1000 damages over a Dodge car collision with a wagon loaded with coal on Ridge Road, Hampshire Township. The defense claimed excessive speed and moonlit danger. after hours of deliberation, the jury ruled for Owens. Charley Hansen, a passenger, was injured in the crash.
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Vincent J. Lee P. Owens
Clinton
Ridge Road
Hampshire Township
Owens
L. Schuyler
J. =. Purcell
Hotel Hurst Reopens Under Rich Brothers O'Niel
Under new management the Hotel Hurst will be run by Rich Brothers and O Niel of Clear Lake Ty with G H Brooks in charge. Brooks has Stanley Slaughter crews decorating the interior and dining room service soon to be added. Former manager Mr Watson will focus on his Tort and Nash Water agency business.
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Hurst
Rich Brothers & O'Niel
Clear Lake
G. H. Brooks
Brooks
Stanley & Slaughter
Watson
Tort & Nash Wate
Incves
Former Resident Dead in Florida Entombed Maquoketa Roots
Mrs. Mary Wright a former resident of Maquoketa died Friday January 21 at her sister Mrs. Jane Gregory's home in Lake Worth Florida. Born March 24 1848 in De Kalb Indiana she married German Wright August 15 1865 and had six children. Survived by four children Mrs. Anna Pfeiffer Mrs. Imogene Witt Asa Wright and Nes Midged He of Dubuque and four brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements to follow.
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Mary Wright
Maquoketa
Jane Gregory
Lake Worth
Florida
Frank Head
Somes Wright
Dubuque
Dubugue
Wntile
Anna Pfeiffer
Imogene Witt
Tarrison
Asa Wright
Nes
Midged
Gil Keeley
Des Moines
Lansin
Tankan William
Gregory
Fatal Explosion In Cave Blows Victim 420 Feet Away
Henry Kanke, 45, from the vicinity, died instantly when an acetylene light plant explosion tore into a cave. His body was hurled 420 feet, clothing shredded to trees, an arm found in a nearby field, and his flesh severely crushed. The blast damaged the Kanke home.
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Reota
Henry Kanke
Focal Cave
Mr. Kanke
Tave
Tris
Kanke
Fire Destroys Home on Third Street
A blaze gutted a residence on Third Street caused by a defective chimney. The Al Brunsome home on Matteson Avenue was reportedly fed by a small blaze that spurred hose runs of about three hundred feet before firefighters arrived. Household contents were largely destroyed. one resident, Gale Baer, faced losses as the fire department struggled to control the flames.
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Skertis Bey
Howe
al Broxan
Matteson Avenue
Gale Baehrer
Fragmented Lecture Note on Community Loyalty Pleas
A jumbled OCR fragment describes a lecture pleasing an audience at a fasting gathering. It mentions Mattenture at the gathering and laments that more participants were not present. The main idea focuses on community loyalty and general regret about attendance.
Rags Pastime Theatre Fundraiser For Baby Care
A local fundraiser hosted by the Rags Pastime Theatre aims to raise money for babies in need. Performances feature community volunteers and donations requested at the door to support child care programs.
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Bene x Babies
Cat at Miwa Farm Warehouse Depot Reported
A cat was found at Miwa Farm Wareh ot Tankageom tree depot with unclear context amid a disrupted notice. Officials provided no further details on the location or circumstances of the encounter.
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Miwa
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Margaret Ellis
Salo
Jeanette Ellis
Godard
Thome
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Margaret. Ellis
Clara Ellis
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Hialmera
Taylor
Louise Swigart Ellis Orchestre
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Cliton
Marrape Licenses
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H. S
Helen’ Follett
Florance Kinley
Daven
Port
Europe
Aerican Red Cross
American Friens See
American Relief Admin Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
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Young
Momen
Chr’ Association
European Relief Council
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