Home Furnishings Versus Club Life in American Homes
Harry G. Fowler argues in the Grand Rapids Furniture Review that a home's warmth and comfort trump a club's finery. He asserts the home must invite restfulness, with tasteful furnishings, and that a home-loving man earns community respect, while clubs rely on social functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porteland
New Orleans
Hampton Roads
Golden Gate
Harry G. Fowler
Grand Rapids Furniture
Reonl
Mrs G E Defley Dies After Stroke in City
Word reached the city that Mrs. G. E. Defley of West Summit Street died after a long illness following a paralytic stroke. She was regarded as a grand woman of the community and funeral arrangements have been made with obituary to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Defley
West Summit Street
Meat Market to Open Evenings This July at 7:30
Country readers are informed that the Meat Market will open each evening from 7:30 starting Tuesday July 6 and continue through July and August. The shop on Alain Street offers only the best meats at fixed low prices. Loyal Palmer and sister plan to move into the Alers Oh Rnoer house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain Street
Pain
Pains Market
Palner
Sister
Ales Oh Rnoer House
Legion Takes Steps Toward Securing Permanent Home
The American Legion Post in our city plans a drive to build a dedicated building, with events like a carnival, a summer chautauqua, and other entertainments to raise funds. The post aims to avoid burdensome requests by offering value and fostering community support for a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
American Legion Post of
Our City
Legion Building Fund
Post
WeAllister Store Names New Manager in Town
The McAllister Stores local branch announces H J Niepert as manager succeeding H N Grobe. The new leader, a town citizen, brings business skill and a friendly manner to boost store growth and customer service. Charlie Kahler leads the shoe department, promising strong cooperation with Niepert for expanding patronage and midwest retail strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
H. J. Niepert
H.N. Grobe
Neipert
Charles Kahler
Charlie
Middle West
Messrs. Nienert and Kaler
the Sentinel
McAlister
Fair Dates Named by Tech State Board of Agriculture
The State Board of Agriculture lists several fair dates for Iowa towns this fall with Maquoketa and Davenport among the sites. Specific dates include Maquoketa on August 1 and September 3, Davenport on August 26 and 21, DeWitt September 7 10 and Monticello August 9, with Anaingsa September 10. Maquoketa promises a fair this year and more details will follow in the columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech State Board of Agriculture
Maquoketa
DeWitt
Davenport
Monticello
Anaingsa
Tragedy at Picture Rocks Kills Three McGregor Youths
Tradgie Death Miss Rutaanuier aged 1s or Waterlooo and David Schultz aged 12 of McGregor were killed Sunday afternoon when a colored sand bluff at Picture Rocks caved in as they posed for a photo. A nearby man and others were slightly injured.
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Rutaanuier
Wate Erloo
David Schultz
McGregor
Picture Rocks
Spencer McCulloch Receives High Honors at Virgina Episcopal School
Spencer McCulloch, a former Maquoketa boy, earned his diploma at the Virgina Episcopal School and was named head counselor, the top school honor. He also received a three year scholarship to the University of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer McCulloch
Maquoketa
Virinia Episcopal School
Spencer
University of Virginia
South Gary Owen Picnic Invites Community
South Gary Owen will host a picnic with a Sowers dance and various amusements. An orchestra from Dubuque will provide music. Father Walsh extends a cordial invitation to attend and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Owen
Dubuque
Father Walsh
Pretty Wedding Near Davenport Ends June Busy Month
The wedding of Miss Helen Palmer formerly of Davenport to Mr. Carl Jones of Monticello was performed by Dr. J. G. Morgan in the Palmer home on Walling Court. Attended by about thirty relatives and friends, the bride, a high school graduate and former rural teacher, and the groom, a Monticello pharmacist, will honeymoon in Cedar Rapids Seattle before settling in Seattle, Washington. The Sentinel extends congratulations.
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Capictaine
Beige
W. H. Palmer
Walling Court
Davenport
Helen Palmer
Carl, Jones
Monticello
J. G. Morgan
Palmer Drug Store
Cedar Rapids
Seattle
Washington
The
Sentinel Roine
Iowa Parks volume backed by State Board of Observation
A found copy of Iowa Parks compiled by the State Board of Observation lists 328 pages on Iowa’s historic, scenic, and scientific sites. It names Morehead Caves and the St Donatus area as potential state conservation sites and urges board support to set them aside as recreation grounds. G L Mann announces July 1 store discount sale in dry goods and jewelry, offering 10 percent off items under $75, with exclusions and a month long duration.
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Iowa
State Board of Oservation
Jos. Kelso
Jackson County
Morehead
St. Donatus
G. L. Mann
G.L. Mann
Old Settler Mrs. Ben Flathers Dies Near Correctionville
Former Old Settler Miss Alcine Frazier taught in the 1860s before moving to a homestead near Correctionville. Her husband Ben Flathers and his brother lived in Jackson County since 1865. Her death was announced at their Correctionville home.
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M. Flathers
Ben Flathers
Correctionville
Women Relief Corps Iowa convention elects Miller president
Mrs Minnie Miller and Mrs May Lockwood report a strong Iowa department convention in Ottumwa with 245 voting members present. Minnie Miller was unanimously elected department president, and May Lockwood was named dormitory press correspondent. Abbie Lynch installed officers, and the piece notes upcoming local political party conventions.
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Minnie Miller
May Lockwood
Woman’s Relief Corps of
Iowa
Ottumwa
United States
Flag of Washington Forever Glorified in Song
Poem praising the U S flag with reverent imagery of freedom and courage. Commemorates Fourth of July and the flag’s enduring beauty and honor. Mentions Patriots, battle, and national pride across land and sea. References Washington state symbolism and historic valor.
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Washington
American Legion notes on carnival contract and plans
A Maquoketa column outlines a special Post meeting to elect officers and form a building association. It notes a contract with Freed shows for a July carnival, a three day Redcliffe Chautauqua, and guarantors. Baseball losses, upcoming games, and calls for public support fill the rest of the report.
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Ortha
Tyagrt
Legion
Maquoketa
Sharp
Ben Helferich
Redcliffe Chautauque
Rankin
Swift
Hinckley
Daboler
Reinheimer
Bowman
Helferich
Thomas
DeWitt
Smith
Charlotte
Suns
Becaudes
Carson
Short Williamson
Sabula
Scorer
Rick
Bill Rankin
de Lampe
Bellerse
Cousty Association
Sone
DAILY JOTTINGS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NOTES
Local brief notes list visits and social events from Friday through midweek. Names include Charles Schrader Albert Rutenbeck Chas Good Otter Creek Center Junction Clinton Lost Nation Tapin Preston Elwood Baldwin Quad City area residents and guests. The items reflect community greetings visits entertainment and plans for a Fourth of July picnic.
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United States
Charles Schrader
Albert Rutenbeck
Loston
Chas. Goodall
Peterville
Frank Elis
Lynch
Otter Creek
C. L. Woods
Wincil Bailey
Tapin
N. D
J. W. Gregory
Grace Carson
Ruth Templeton
J. C. Gregory
Clinton
Ed. Grandmier
Ford Daniel
Lee
Lost Nation
Art Gardner
Doris
Lamotte Legion to host fifth anniversary celebration
The Lamotte Legion plans a real live post event on the fifth to attract attendees with a carnival week starting July 12 and a big summer bicentennial celebration in Bellevue, with merchants backing and funds sought to build a home. Regular Burk-Horn church services are Sunday at 2:30 p.m. featuring a sermon titled Christist Patriotism by Pastor D. F. Boomerthine.
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Lamotte
Legion
Bellevue
Connectio
Burk- Horn
Christ-ist
Buckhors
D. F. Boomerthine
Pretty Home Wedding Wed at Cedar Tree Arch
Ruth Wilcox and Howard Woods wed at the bride’s home in a noon ceremony under a cedar tree. Rev J J Kidder officiated with Arthur W. McGowan and Annie Walker as attendants. A pink and white reception followed as guests praised the couple and the cedar tree’s history.
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Harry. Wilcox
Esgate
Ruth
Howard Woods
Slum Woods
J. J. Kidder
Twelev
Arthur W. McGowan
Annie Walker
Harry Wilcox
Jackson County
Clum Woods
Onde
Obituary for Twin Babies Cari and Allie Risinger
Mr and Mrs James Risinger mourn the loss of their twin daughters Cari and Allie born April 27 1920 died June 21 at 950 p m aged 1 month 25 days Funeral services were at the ME church in Andrew with Rev Kidder officiating Earl Aten born April 27 1820 died June 25 1 p m aged 1 month 30 days They leave their father and mother three brothers and two sisters Arthur Leo Elmer Glive Avi many friends and relatives Church services were at Andrew M E Church Jane re T U s Rev Ridder officiating at Andrew cemetery
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James Risinger
Cari
Allie
Andrew
Arthur
Leo
Elmer
Glive
Avi
M. E. Church
Jane E. Tus
Joint Installation Of Jackson Lodge And Rebekah Lodge
Joint installation planned for Friday evening with District Deputy Grand Master S. EL Watts expected to attend. Promises a full lodge presence and urges members to attend. readers encouraged to read the ads in this issue.
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McAdoo
San Francisco
Mrs. GE
WeAllister Store
Tradgie
Gary Owen
John Denlap
Hugh Clark
Pinpres
Guinat
Huesan
Nenapaser Caton
American Legion
America
Hildred Porter
Center Junction
Selman Prahm
Peter Prahm
John Waniz
John John Gajuska
Clarence Ely
Edelbergs
Preston
Oe - Rail
Myre
Hugh Williamson
Wisconsin
A. B. Bowen
W. K. Williams
Tooneka
Kansas
O. W. Baicock
Delmar
Irene Kerstine
Last Nation
John Smith
Maquokets
Herb Riel
Fred Eckelberg
Cyril
Paul Skelly
Buckhorn
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