This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
4
Maquoketa staged its biggest patriotic event, organized by the American Legion, Woman's Auxiliary, and local merchants. A full parade along Niagara Street to the fair grounds featured floats from businesses, a crowding program with bands, races, boxing, wrestling, and a street dance that lasted into the night.
Thomas Lambert of Mies retires July 1 as chairman of the Ground Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge of Iowa A M F and A M after twenty one years of faithful service. He notes the work and responsibilities have grown beyond his capacity and thanks his brethren for support while passing duties to new leadership.
A splendid parade display honored the Doran Motor Company showing a Ford couple, a Fordson tractor, and a separator. Mr. Doran, a local businessman, organized the effort, demonstrating strong advertising support and enterprise. The crowd praised the firm’s effort and labor in creating the exhibit.
Nicholas Zimmerman, an early resident, visits the area renewing acquaintances amid familiar hospitality. In his seventies, he has long been tied to Hart Schaffner & Marx in Chicago. Though retired on pension, he remains employed and contemplates returning to Jackson County with his wife for their later years in the old homeland.
John Firth, long time missionary to India, will address the Maquoketa Baptist Church Wednesday July 6 at eight o'clock. The meeting is under the church circle and promises a rare opportunity to hear this remarkable man. All are welcome.
A garbled report notes crowds at the Olympic event and a Bowman's Hall celebration with Christensen orchestra. It mentions a daylong program with good times for attendees but says the Maquoketa celebration was not a complete success.
Mrs. Anna Kinfilter and her children Miss Marguerite Helene and Ralph kinfilter visited Mt. Vermon over the Fourth. They were joined by her brothers Chas and Will Codling and spent time at the Paul Broderson home with local family connections.
An Andrew county health meeting drew physicians teachers and civic leaders from across the county. Officers discussed preventive medicine plans, school health, water and milk safety, disease control, a public health lab, and county fair exhibits. Miss Cecil Rolling will edit county health news for local papers.
A stalled district may lack a U S marshal after June 30 as M arshal Moore plans to leave. A temporary appointee would require quick action by the attorney general and senate approval, with likely candidate Fred Davis of Sioux City. Senator Kenyon urges prompt steps to appoint a successor or an acting marshal for a short interim.
The twenty month old child of Louis Ryan in Fairfield was severely scalded Tuesday morning while near a washing machine. Mrs Ryan filled a boiling tub for laundry and the baby, unnoticed, pulled the plug, causing hot water to spill over the child. Dr Jenkins treated the burns and predicted the tot would recover with likely no lasting injuries.
Lost bands of keys on ting appear in the page. Mr and Mrs. Ara Keeley and family of Brookum Indiana returned home after visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keeley. Cedar Rapids residents Edna, Nettie Hopkins and daughter visited Aunt Jane Brown and W. F. Brown. Families from Andrew, Maxton, Burwell and Marion spent Sunday with William Gibson and others depart for home after a brief stay.
A baby named dsnghie was born or found at the Mrs Chas von Schrader residence last Sunday to Mr and Mrs W J Joiner. Arthur Hartman and family from Clinton were Fourth of July visitors at the John Hartman home.
Htué Ford runabout driven by H W M Myers and Frank Cogswell arrived after a 2539 mile Lincoln highway journey from Ogden Utah to participate in the community's big celebration. The travelers, both Jo wans, planned a rest with corn and friendly reunions before resuming their trek.
Bellevue Leader recounts a combined Fourth of July celebration with Timber City Post. The note urges early departure for Maquoketa for a 10 o'clock baseball game, parade at 1, and a Shin battle in the evening.
Town Electric Company announces that on the 20th day of ang 1921 it paid the regular quarterly dividend on its 7 percent cumulative preferred stock the 24th consecutive dividend. CS. WONTWARD, Sec. JOHN A. REED, Vice Pres. Mrs. Anna Jessen Davies deported for Barns City. Ja. teday to visit among frails, {ick Streets arrives from New Yark City yesterday and is visiting his mother, Mrs. Flora Streets. Miss Laura Ehlers of Davenport spent the Fourth with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ilvary Ehlers at An drew. De Merritt returned home ts] 'evenpor: this moring after sro te the Fourth with his father, Mr. Sebn Merritt. H. H. Petersen, of Lang Basch, Calif, was a Maquokets visitor over the Fourth at the John Nalluzher home, leaving Tuesday tmoming for Twrrds Grove, his home town, where the was cashier of the bark for many years, and Sabula, where he will vis it his son, Henry Petersen, a
James Remley Jr. at six years old sat at the wheel as a family car rolled downhill in North Garnaville Street. Attorney Milton Remley and a guest were in the back when the brake failed to hold. Milton Renley leaped out, slowed the runaway, and James Sr. sprinted to stop the car just before it crossed a curb, while the engine kept running in neutral.
Sheriff John Bodenhofer and deputies were summoned to Amber last Friday night where an alleged 2,siv one arm squad planned to seize the festivities at a large dance. After hearing both sides, the invaders were ordered to retreat and return home, with the event ending quietly.
The Rainbow Division Band from Iowa's 168th Infantry, once with the war unit, is billed as a leading military band and will appear at the Iowa State Fair as a feature of the Chautauqua. The event is set for Friday July 29 with admission of 1.00 for general audiences, tickets for season holders priced 28 cents.
Improving Flubert Gargart, recently injured while swimming, was discharged Friday and is expected to recover in two or three weeks. He left for Monroe, Ta., with his mother Mrs. Clara Gargart and plans to return to work at Green Bay Lumber Co. once he is able.
The Jackson Sentinel marks its South birthday with the Friday June 24 edition and hearty wishes for continued service. Also notes greetings to Chas Camphe and family, a memorial for Fal, and local visits from Davenport and Wil Sharp’s daughter Flora Sterets.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.