Victory Day Celebration Stirs Maquoketa Hopeful For Big July Fourth
Citizens and businesses rally for the big Victory celebration amid plans for tanks airplanes and war cannons from government sources. The Jackson County Red Cross will serve a free lunch to returning service members in uniform and local branches urged to participate. Early arrival urged as daylight at four o clock signals a full day of events with continuous entertainment from curtain to curtain underscoring peace and national pride.
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Agi
United Press Service
Clinton
Jackson” County
Red Cross
Tov
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Red Crown
Giza
Cass
Legislature set to ratify federal suffrage amendment
Suffrage leaders report strong support for ratification at a special legislative session starting Wednesday. They claim pledges from 31 senators and 71 representatives, enough for approval, with 26 Senate votes and 51 House votes required. Governor Harding called the session based on these pledges as crowded galleries expected. Senator Perry Holdoegel of Calhoun County is planned to introduce the measure in the Senate.
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Senate
Harding
Perry Holdoegel
Calhoun County
A Patriot’s Plea for a Labor Victory Day
A 1920s style appeal urges business owners to honor soldiers and sailors by giving Friday off for a victory celebration. It argues sharing wealth and time with workers strengthens loyalty, improves service, and fosters a true American spirit through a short holiday.
Soldiers and Sailors Offered Special Photo Deal at Alamsey's
Attention Solier and Sadar Boys when you have your uniform on why not have a nice photo made at Alamsey's Hamley is making special offer to all soldiers and sailors to pose in uniform for a keepsake.
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Solier
Sadar
Alamsey's
Hamley
Farm sale near town changes hands for twenty five thousand
Albert Loit farm located miles west of town was bought by Justin McCarthy for 25000 dollars. Mel All Knodte spent Sunday with her people in Merion.
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Albert Loit
Justin McCarthy
Mel All Knodte
Merion
Man Nearly Electrocuted by Bee Swarm Incident at Goose Lake
At Goose Lake Jest Wednesday afternoon Peter Hoop, 65, tried to hive a swarm perched on a tree limb. He used a ladder to reach it and cut the limb, then carried the limb with bees. The limb fell on electric wires, shocking him and burning his hands. A doctor said the shock likely saved his life.
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Goose Lake
Tows
Peter Hoop
Hoops
Lieutenant Brierly Plans Aerial Exhibition This Summer
Lieutenant Brierly, trained at Carruthers Field, Texas, is assembling a Curtiss plane at L. A. Ochs farm near Bettendorf after a sensational crash near Maquoketa on July 4. He intends to fly Monday and conduct early tests, with exhibition flights across several towns this summer. He is expected to perform on the wing and fuselage during Maquoketa events.
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Ewing Byerly
Towife
Maquoketa
L. A. Ochs
Bettendorf
Briecly
Carruthers Field
Texas
Worling
Vany
Brierly
Davenport Democrat
Wedding Bells Signal June Nuptials in Tri-City Area
Mrs Lola Barker and Mr John Wantz united in marriage at the Congregational church with pastor Dr J G Morgan officiating. The bride, youngest daughter of Mrs T A Barker, wore white silk net over white taffeta with a pink and green scheme. the groom is an electrician and veteran. After a three course breakfast the couple left for a brief honeymoon, then will reside as Mr Wantz resumes duties at Brady Electric Company.
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T. A. Barker
Taly
Cupid
J. G Morgan
Congregational Church
Lola
M. Barker
John -Al-Wantz
Our City
Paris
Our
Avitegion
Collegium
Stk
Autes
Delmar
Chicaro
Want
Brady Electric Company
Hawkeye Orchestra Reorganizes With New Talent
After a three month layoff the Hawkeye orchestra returns to work. Manager A L Scholl says he has secured top talent and aims to introduce new music as a highlight of upcoming programs. Personnel include Paul Elisolin on Banjo and Saxophone Andrew Gault on Cornet Melaphone, William Johnson on Trombone, and Scholl on Drums and Bells.
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Spene Ihe
Hawkeye
A. L. Scholl
Gersonnel
Ces
Paul Elis
Olin
Andrew Gault
Wm. Johnson
A. L. Scholi
Mgr
Will Be Home to Celebrate Major PF J Swift
Swift arrived in New York Friday from overseas and expects to reach home in time to help the boys celebrate the Fourth. The water wagon and the Ford are neck and neck in the race for popularity just now. The allies will maintain the blockade of Germany until the German assembly ratifies the peace treaty. Mrs Mary Aun Allard formerly of Ames will stay extended with her sister Mrs Clara Johnson. Dr and Mrs C C Depew with Ross Clark of Des Moines arrived today by auto and will stay for the week at the A Barnes home.
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PF. J. Swift
New York
Overseas Service Returns for McDonald and Fair Lips
Clarence McDonald and Harold Fair Lips arrived Monday morning after thirteen months overseas service. Both enlisted early in the war and now look well, as do most US soldier boys upon return.
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Clarence McDonald
Harold Fairlips
Maquoketa Fire Department Invited to Victory Parade Meeting
All Maquoketa Fire Department members are asked to convene at the city hall at 20 o'clock on Friday July 4 to participate in the Victory Celebration parade. Chief Paul Brodesen urges full attendance.
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Maquoketa
Red Cross Dinner for Soldiers and Sailors in Fair Grounds
Jackson County chapter of the American Red Cross to host a free dinner in the Art Hall at Fair Grounds on July 4 for every soldier and sailor boy who appears in uniform. Ex president William Howard Taft speaks at Oxford function this evening as Redpath Chautauqua bureau. Jay Campbell has arrived from overseas and is stationed at Camp Jackson awaiting discharge.
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Jackson’ County
Chapter
American Red Cross
Fair Grounds
Antform
William Howard Tait
Oxford
The
Redpath
Chautauqua Bureau
P. $. Hotrenstein
Moore
Mont
Will ‘Ssiler
Lost Nation
Pennsylvania
Jay Campbell
James Campbell
Camp Jackson
S.C. Jay
Rural counties mull hard surfaced road bonds in Iowa
Wallace, a farmer, urges county farm bureaus to form committees to study road types amid growing support for hard surfaced roads funded by bonds. He warns heavy trucks will damage inadequate roads and stresses the need for durable builds to support increasing automobile freight transport.
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General Assembly
Iowa
Hiineis
Wallace
Will Spend July in Colorado aliases
Ida Simpson, Sattie Suter, and Mrs Ella Parmeley Robinson of Jacksonville Fla, depart Wednesday for Colorado for a month long vacation. Miss Catherine Miller will join in Denver to visit Colorado Springs then the four ladies will rent a cottage at Camp Buttolph at the base of the mountains. Mrs M S Cannel will also leave Wednesday for Denver to spend the summer months. Mr and Mrs Russell Bentley retire to Ames due to the illness and death of his father. Bath Kol Chapter RA M assisted in conferring a trio of candidates at DeWitt last Friday evening. About forty Knights traveled from Miles to Maquoketa for hospitality. some past enjoyable proceedings recorded by the keeper of records and seals.
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Ida Simpson
Sattie Suter
Ella Parmeley-Robinson
Jacksonville
Pla
Colorado
Denver
Catherine Miller
Hattie
Colorado Springs
Camp Buttolph
M. S. Cannel
Bath Kol
Ra, M
DeWitt
Miles
Eyelops Rumor Dismisses Son Missing From Cyclops
Mrs. Conrad Nigg of Davenport learned from Berlin that reports of the U S Navy collier Cyclops entering a German port are false. Lieut Frank Nigg, formerly of Mapucketa, last heard from April 15, 1915, aboard the Cyclops as a passenger while en route to the United States to obtain a commission.
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Conrad Nigg
Davenport
Berki
U. S. Navy
Cyclops
Frank Nigg
Nige
Navy Department
Berlin
Frank
Croups
United States
Europe
Signing of Peace Treaty Ended Great War in Ceremony
The signing of the peace terms followed the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo usage by activists as a pretext for war. The ceremony in the Hall of Mirrors began at 3 10 PM with Clemenceau presiding and allied leaders signing within minutes, ending the conflict that cost millions of lives and immense destruction.
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José
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Bill Hohen
Sollern
Proparte
Clemenceau
Loval Gun Club to Hold Seventh Annual Shoot
Maquoketa Gun Club announces its seventh annual registered shoot in the city on Friday July 11. The program features three event series with different entry fees and targets, two traps, and Black Diamond targets. Shoot begins at 7 p.m. with standard trap loads for sale on grounds. E. L. Hinckler serves as secretary and F. C. Whitney of Winchester Arms Co. runs the event.
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Loval Gun Club
Maquoketa
Fey
F.C. Whitney
Ute Winchester Arms Co
E. L Hinckler
Staack Luckiesh Drug Store Windows Parade Appeal
The Staack & Luckiesh drug store showcases crepe paper window decorations and urges readers to decorate stores homes and cars. Hod carriers in Chicago earn eight dollars a day but many workers in the area are underpaid amid evolving labor talk. A five year old boy named Alymer Cole of Minneapolis narrowly escaped serious injury after a auto collision near Nigara Falls, being knocked down but not crushed between wheels. he suffered bruises and cuts.
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Staack & Luckiesh
Chicago
Ang
May
Alymer Cole
Minneapolis
Auto
Meine
Niggura Falls
Maquoketa Business District Sees Major Remodeling Plans
Maquoketa prepares for significant district changes before winter. Taubman block remodels for Graham Department Store with new fronts and a merged space. First National Bank to combine two buildings into one modern banking facility. Merzery Building tenants expand, while American Savings Bank plans a large remodeling. Dresseau Bros. to open a metropolitan footwear store with upgraded fixtures. A new Wherry fixing station on North Main nears completion, signaling progress in downtown Maquoketa.
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Maquoketa
Main Street
Taubman
Calvert
Graham
First National Bank
Iowa
Dresseau Bros
Sitog
Merzery
Drosseau
North Bai
Wattcloud
ACS
Ital
Cviti
Towa
Funeral of Edward Logan Held This Morning
The funeral of Edward L Logan son of Mr and Mrs Peter Logan formerly of near Nashville was held at the Meshedist church this forenoon at ten o'clock Rev J J Ridder officiating. He was born in Fayette County but spent boyhood days with his parents in Nashville. For many years he worked near Muscatine where his death occurred. The remains were brought to this city Monday evening for the funeral.
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Edwera L.man
Peter Logan
Nashville
J. J. Ridder
Fayette County
Muscatine
Pythians Hold Meeting at Castle Hall Thuredas June 26
The Vytman Sisters led the summer meeting for the Pythians at Castle Hall Thuredas on June 26. Four new members were initiated while 23 Preston lodge members attended with Airs. Julia Van Steinberg delivering an excellent talk on the lodge’s flowers and gardens. A light Sole was offered by Sirs. Ethel Andersen followed by refreshments. Mrs. Edvin Thomas of Moline and sister Mrs. Alfonso Ast plus other relatives were noted. Mrs. Chas Ebtsenderfer and daughter Elizabeth of Davenport will spend the Fourth in Maquekets.
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Vytman
Castle Hal
Thuredas
Twrenty
Preston Lodge
Julia van Steinberg
Var Steiniere
Ethel Andersen
Edvin Thomas
Moline
Alfonso Ast
Chas, eBtzenderfer
Elizabeth
Davenport
Maquckets
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Frida
Russell Bentley
Ames
S. Blakely
Edward Logan
Pythians
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