Record of a 4th of July fair day in a hometown arena
The article reports a large public gathering with a parade, airplane display postponed by bad weather, and a fireworks show. It notes orderly crowds, no major incidents, and soldiers and sailors marching in uniform. Dinners, canteens, and Red Cross fundraising occurred, with athletic contests and a later evening band performance drawing hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Wilcox
Shigide
Magnoketa
Calamus
Sete
Dutton
Dell
Torpey
O'glock
Austos
Treas Tomentim
Thankfel
Stasby
Airplane Committee
Hoofstitler
Captain Black
Red Cross
Court House
Buckner
Boyland
Gage
Greensward
Jorgensen
Veit
Willimack- Ee
Scott
Dallager
Cooper
Boy- Land
Willimack
Smith
Boy Land
Jorgenten
Lean Min’s
Booze and bright skies mark a quiet Fourth
Friday’s celebration showed restraint with few troublemakers as the town notes several visitors and travelers. Mrs. Halfstram returns after a two month absence in McComb while Mrs. Keegan brings her niece Marjorie Wendell home. The Meginnis family heads to Lincoln with Mrs. Harrison and Marion, with W W Meginnis accompanying to Cedar Rapids. Barney Gregor and children visit Davenport, while Adam Ftathers of Orange Center Fla arrives to see relatives for about three weeks, recalling the Fourth as a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Keegan
Marjorie Wendell
Harry Meginnis
Lincoln
Neb
Will Harrison
Marion
Ww. W. Meginnis
Cedar Rapids
Barney Gregor
Glare Beck
Davenport
Marie Bock
Gregor
Adam Ftathers
Orange Center
Fla
Ifriends
Flathers
Meaning of Stripes on Returned Soldiers Sleeves
An explainer on sleeve stripes for veterans outlines that gold stripes on the left denote six months foreign service, blue on the left signify under six months, white or silver on the left reflect six months of domestic service, and red on the right indicate more than six months of service. The article clarifies the origin and use of chevrons and ranks in wartime decoration.
Giant Dirigible Lands in U S with Scotland link
A giant dirigible named R-2 reportedly landed in the United States after leaving Scotland last Tuesday. Rescue destroyers reached it as it cruised southward. The crew neared exhaustion from dwindling petrol, with fuel for about ninety minutes remaining. A return plan was expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Satara
Ehere
Thank You and Gazette Patrons Remain Informed
The Jackson Sentinel remains owned by the Swigart family with a founder’s grandson as current proprietor. George Brown helps publish a busy issue, supported by advertisers in the Maquéketa Sabula Gazette. Editor Wilson and Wade Guenther continue to provide readers with weekly front reports and ratings.
Soldier writes from Monmouth to miss Maquoketa event
Pvt. Vincent A. OConnell of Medical Detach 349th Inf SSth Div regrets malaria illness prevents attendance at Maquoketa soldiers’ event. He has been three weeks home slowly recovering and sends regards to friends. Winnie Boston of Cedar Rapids visits Davenport sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyumouny Wu
LST
Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa
Vincent A. O'Connell
Monmouth
R. J
Migs
Winnie Boston
Cedar Rapidg
J. £. Goldenow
Davenport
Consolidated school votes pass in two towns
In Washington County towns Ainsworth and Haskins approved a plan to form a consolidated school district last Friday. Meanwhile Miles sold a 12 acre farm to Herman C Krabhenheft of Green Island for 380 per acre. Ernst Koch, 29, stabbed his wife seven times during a quarrel in Clinton. she is hospitalized and he is jailed. Cedar Rapids firm buys five airplanes to operate commercial flights locally. A nearby field was leased for storage as flights for pleasure or business begin at set rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Haskins
Washington County
Laws
Miles
H. J. Miles
Herman C. Krabhenheft
Green Island
Clinton
Ernst Koch
Koch
Cedar Rapids
Home Sold Transfers Dr Robinson Homestead in Vermont
Dr. Robinson family plans Sioux City move after sale of the Dr M A Robinson homestead on Vermont to Herman Wellendorf who will take possession September 1. The deal also involves F V Fohrson to Col Matt Pinter and Ellsworth Wellerford’s Vermont property. RG Andrews visits from Minneapolis on business for a few days. Pauline Martensen visited De Witt for a week with grandmother Mrs John Copenhafer. Will Tannery party returns to West Liberty with Mrs Reichling and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wellendorf
M. A. Robinson
Vermont
Wellendorf
Vermont Street
F. V. Fohrson
Col
Matt Pinter
Dr. Robinson
Sioux City
RG. Andrews
Minnespolis
Pauline Martensen
de- Witt
John Copenhafer
Will Tannery
West Liberty
Henry Reichling
Change in Regulations Adds Offices for War Savings Certificate Redeem
Regulations now state certificates may be redeemed at all post offices for use in redemption of registered savings certificates. The place of registration is specified and changes aim to simplify registering and redeeming certificates. Only registered certificates are safe from loss or theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofit Ree
Joss Or
Thett
Maquoketa Firm Adds Thomas Partnership
Thomas, recently in Astumwa, locates in Maquoketa and will partner with attorney Cis Fars Mu. He leases a flat on West Pleasant street. Mrs. Thomas plans to join in about three weeks. The Sentinel welcomes Bir and Mrs. Themas A. D. Reel. Frank Hamilton and others traveled to Chicago last evening for O. W. Hrumviede & Co. clothing store business.
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Fu ¥. Thomas
Astumwa
Maquol
Attorney- Cis
Fars Mu
Thomas
West Pleasant
Welt
Sentinel
Bir
A. D. Reel
Frank Hamilton
Chicago
O. W. Hrumviede & Co
Capital's Old Maid Club Ends Its Run in Washington
The Old Maids Club of Washington, D. C. has closed its doors after years of single life lore. The notable member Misa Lacy Morton, aged 21, has reportedly wed, ending the club’s era as patrons gathered to toast the couple and the disappearance of a local social fixture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Maids Club
Washington, D. C
Dan Cupid
Misa Lacy
Morton
Frank Mu
Eliot
Miss Nell Thomas and Harry Thomas News of Loss
Miss Nell Thomas returned from Chicago after the death of her sister in law and Harry Thomas died at St Luke's hospital after an operation. Funeral services were held in Chicago and interment in Oakwood cemetery. Maquoketa friends extend sympathy to Mr Thomas in bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thomas
Nell Thomas
Chicago
St. Luke's Hospital
Oakwood Cemetery
Maquoketa
Toomis
Where Iowa Stands as a State
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce compiles a list of Iowa statistics highlighting strong standing in cattle, butter, oats, hogs, horses, bank per capita, and farm value. The piece notes Iowa leads in several categories and remains highly prominent in agricultural production and wealth measures.
Sheckers Aviator Lloyd Rogers Charters City Flights
The aviator Lloyd Rogers is paid for his stay and plans to sail to Bettendorf field. On Saturday he carried passengers for short birdseye tours of the city, charging two dollars per minute. A minor machine issue paused operations until Sunday afternoon when more passengers were flown. He then went to Davenport for a needed part and resumed flying overhead today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheckers
Lloyd Rogers
Bettendorf Field
Davenport
Leased Decker Hotel Leonore by Wherry heir
Leases Decker Hotel Leonore leased by J A Wherry son of former operator and veteran Leonard Veritas has taken over the Decker Oil Co stake in Dubuque. Wherry plans to run both ventures and expects success in the hotel business in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonore Woerts
Turner Farm Sold Through Buchner Bros Agency Near Exgate
The James Turner farm of 174 acres near Exgate sold to James McAndrews of Last Nation via the Buchner Bros real estate agency. McAndrews receives the deed for a splendid property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchner Bros. Real
James Turner
Exgate
James McAndrews
Last Nation
McAndrews
Mrs Philips Submits to Critical Appendectomy
Mrs Cara Phillips submitted to an operation for appendicitis at her home, performed by Dr. Decker of Davenport and Dr. JHQ Ristine of this city. The operation was very critical, yet Mrs Philips is holding her own and doing as well as can be expected. Harry Geisler spent Monday in Davenport on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prillips
Cara Phillips
Dr. Decker
Davenport
J. HQ. Ristine
Philips
Loyalty of the Few Lifts Maquoketa Newspapers
The Maquoketa press shows two prospering papers, the Jackson Sentinel and Escelsior Record, driven by a loyal few who back local journalism. The note urges merchants and public to support the Observer and DeWitt by advertising, boosting town prosperity, and sustaining a strong press that serves Maquoketa through shared effort and fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Sentinel
Escelsior Record
Maquoketa
Maquéketa
DeWitt Observer
Reas
Phillips
Warlé
Mien
Ade Beertisers
Iowa
Ghonder
DeWitt
Howard Hire
Mrs Goodenow Hospital Visit Slated After Operation
Mrs Fannie Goodenow, patient at St Luke's Hospital, was visited by her daughter on Monday. Goodenow underwent an operation last Thursday and is recovering well, with plans to return home this Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cs Suesrascent
Davenport
Fannie Goodenow
St Luke's Hospital
Sirs. Goodenow
Brady and Krieble Families Share July Births
Mr and Mrs EW Brady announce a fine baby boy born Saturday morning July 8. Mr and Mrs G L Krieble welcome twin daughters born Sunday July 9 in their home. Congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bom Mr
Mra EW
Brady
G. L. Krieble
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