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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
6
Be Acree isose Grabb and daughter died from extended Fourth with four dates. Alice Sheldon has received word. Charlie Sy worl from had arti. Lubbven purchased the farm at Keystone. Mrs Roy Delong and children visited at their aunt Nek Sutton's home. Other relaxes relate here.
Delmar notes celebrate returning son George from overseas at Camp Hills. Local families, visitors from Chicago and Dubuque join in Fourth of July festivities and birthday greetings for Mrs. M. Sellers. Lifters include Francis Goldjohn, Dan Kelly, and veterans groups sharing meals, music, and a birthday cake on the town lawn.
In Delmar a birthday celebration honoring Mr. Sellers drew guests from Davenport and Rock Island including Mr. and Mrs. Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ledrard, and others. New subscribers to the Sagkson Sentinel were noted, and Delmar residents gathered for an event with officers listed as Laura Steen, Elsie Lauritsen, and Marguerite Reilly. County demonstrator Miss Brecke attended to showcase prizes.
Davenport resident Ralph E Buckingham, noted for aviation flights, was reported lost en route from Davenport and landed near Bellevue's Sherman field. The item notes community updates from Maquoketa and surrounding areas, including hospital, military, and social happenings among residents and visitors.
The account notes Mrs. G Herman and her son Harold visiting with relatives. Wr. Mayberry and Mr and Mrs Walter Sutton of Fulton spent Sunday with the family. A mother and grandmother named Shosf accompanied the group, with daughters also present during their stay in March.
Rev S J Maner came from Springbrook Friday on business. Miss Ina and Marie Achen with a friend visited from Dubuque Sunday at Mrs Lang Achen and family. Fuller joined the Ford club. Ripple Mort Withers and B McGown family spent Sunday with their son Dr Stanwood Winnesday after her daughters Leis and Venita visited. Unclear text ends with puzzled note.
A damaged fragment contends that certain features of Western life are becoming extinct and hints at a broader cultural or moral shift. The text is garbled but suggests a lament over lost or fading traits tied to traditional Western life.
Minute Men were a class of citizens pledged to defend the settlement. They first appeared during and before the War of the Revolution and were later recognized at the start of the Civil War. They sometimes served as regular militia or were listed as militia in records.
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