Noted Physician Outlines Public Health Needs
Dr D C Steelsmith director of health and field agent for the U S Public Health Service spoke at the Jackson County Public Health meeting at County Home near Andray on June 29. He outlined the growth of public health education, divisions required for an effective program, and the role of trained Public Health Nurses within a coordinated administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Steelsmith
U. S. Public Health Service
Dubuque
Jackson County
Andyay
Steelsmith
America
Estal
Health Ag
Manzo Widel Laid To Rest At Buckhorn
Funeral for Menzo Widel held at Buckhorn Methodist church after his death in action in eastern France before the armistice. Rev B F Boomershine preached. American Legion Post of Lost Nation led services. Widel, son of Mr and Mrs J Widel, enlisted April 1918, served with Company 17 858th Infantry, killed September 17. Body returned from the American cemetery “over there.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manzo Widel
Menzo Widel
Sotion
France
Buckhornd
B. F. Boomershine
Manze Widel
American Legion of Lost Nation
Manze
J. Widel
Buckhorn
Lost Nation
Colors
858Th Infantry
Menzo
Riwanis Club Weekly Meet Delights Members at Hotel Hurst
About fifty Riwanis members gathered for a Monday luncheon at the Hotel Hurst dining rooms. The group discussed promoting the Morehead Caves proposition and planned prompt action. Mayor Swift presented the Soldiers' Readjustment Compensation bill and the club voted to wire senators in support. Attorney Steenis and H L Mitchell gave brief talks, Ely spoke for the Chauteauqua, Morse spoke on Kiwanis meaning, and the program closed as a profitable, enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riwanis Club
Hotel Hurst
Morehead Caves
Swift
Ely Wrde
Lanner-Young
Morse
Drowning Close Call At River Near Sears Place
Two near drownings occurred at a river near the old Sears place on Tuesday evening. Helen Kramer, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kramer, nearly strangled in water and revived after minutes on shore. A makeshift chute by the bank allows a shallow slide into the river. She and another bather were rescued. no injuries beyond a scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Place
Helen
Ben Kramer
Miss Kramer
Jackson County Appoints Local Registrars for 13 Districts
The new vital statistics law requires a local registrar in each of Jackson County's 13 registration districts. Appointments announced include District 1 Mrs. C Courtade Bellevue Tete dys Morts and Bellevue Townships and District 14 J A Leigh Sabala Union Township among others. A synopsis of the law will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jackson County
S Peard
C. Courtade
Bellevue
Tete Dys Morts
Bellevu
Aged Lady Mrs Beidler Dies at Home
Mrs H W Beidler age remembered as Rebecca Schollenberger born 1839 in Pennsylvania. She lived in Maquoketa over 40 years. Survived by son E T Bergier two brothers and one sister. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at home Rev D F Boomersine officiating. Burial Bt Hoge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Beidler
EB. F. Beidler
Mattegon
Rebecca Schollenberger
Pennsyvania
Maquoketa
E. T. Bergier
Dental Offices to Close Thursday Afternoons July August
Beginning Thursday July 14 the undersigned dental offices will close Thursday afternoons during July and August. In emergencies call home residence. E A Phillips M A Robinson G Ellis and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Phillips, M. A Robinson
G. Ellis & Sons
First Church of Christ Scientist Maquoketa Services
Maquoketa church schedule includes 11:00 a.m. Sunday service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimonial meetings and a Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Public reading room opens Wednesday 2 to 5 p.m. Lesson subject for July 16 is Sacrament. Numerous local notices follow of arrivals, departures, and visits from Davenport Omaha Wendell Idaho Clinton and Chicago including Mrs Miller Miss Dolan and Dr Miller with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketz
Mies Anna Bodkin
Davenport
Maquoketa
Leland Irwin
C. C. Trin
Elwood
Omaha
Chas. van Toran
Tohn van Doran
Wendell
Idaho
HL A. Miller
Cuberne
Doht Dolan
Clinton
F.C. Miller
J. A. Buchner
Jimmie
Miss Naontie
Willi
Alf. Butterworth
Andrew
Mj . Butterworth
Gene Mohr
Missy Anns
The Home of Your Savings Bank Construction Progress
The outer walls of the new American Savings Bank rise with white stone cupping granite slabs, vault walls form work complete, and an elevator in place for pourings. Telephone cables hinder progress until wires are buried, but workers press on despite the heat and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
American Savings Bank
Joint Odd Fellows Relodahs Installation at Maquoketa
Residents and visitors travel for local events and family visits across Maquoketa area. Several households report relatives arriving from Vinson Illinois Chicago and Willow City North Dakota for summer gatherings. A note lists multiple itineraries including joint Odd Fellows and Rebekahs installation and a death in Cedar Rapids prompting travel for mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Carson
Deesier
Parker Parkinson
Willow City
N. Dak
Scott Brady
Joe "Parkinson
Hart Hamliy
Davenport
E. Blend
Lorraine
Vinson
R. Brown
Mary Cain
Mitchell
South Laket
Floyd Campbell
Ft. Dodge
RH. H. Hutchins
Jennié Sanborn
Arthur
Los Angeles
Calif
H. B. Organ
Geo. W. Weyghanat
Bellevue
Maquoketh
Lucille
Hazelton
Wil J
Chicago
Metropolis
Elmer Miller
Frank Reiter
Miles
Odd Fellows and
Relokahs
Anthony Fulton
United States Army Intelligence
Naples
Enrico Caruso
Otto Elser
Milwaukee
Maquoketa Triente
Elsnec
Minnie Lebolst
Minneapolis
Wilma Seholt
Cedar Rapids
M. W. Rhoder
Hannah Webster Crandall
Sudden death reported of Omaha woman Mrs Will De Fratis
Word arrived Wednesday of the sudden death of Mrs. Will De Fratis of Omaha. Her mother Mrs Jenmie Bechtel and others traveled to Omaha and later learned the body would be brought home for burial. Private funeral services are set for 3:30 this afternoon at the Bert Devis home with Rev. W. M. Purce officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will de Fratis
Omaha
Jenmie Bechtel
Bechtel
Lockwood
Hess
Marion
Bert Devis
Rev
W. M. Purce
Episcopal Church
Registrars Named for Clinton County by Board of Supervisors
The Clinton County board of supervisors appointed registrars to manage birth and death records and burial permits under state law. Appointees include F M Howard for Clinton, E J Rutenbeck for Lost Nation, G G Ackermen for Toronto, J C Ficke for Wheatland, W W Scott for Calamus, P H Blunck for Grand Mound, F I Beal for Welton, J F Feley for Plelmar, C W Beeby for Charlotte, E I McManus for Dewitt, A P Ernst for Goose Lake, Robert Hall for Low Moor, Hars Heldt for Andover, Roy Tallman for Camrmancha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
Board of Supervisors
Clinton
F. M. Howard
Lost Nation
E. J. Rutenbeck
Toronto
Timber City welcomes visitors with warm compliments
Sitors extend compliments to the Home Paper noting visitors say hello to the paper and praise the city hospitality. A gentleman who has been away seven years says the weather here is not harsh but the warmth of the people is strong. The paper takes pride in such endorsements and in Timber City citizenship.
Iowa Crop Conditions Improve Amid Hot Weather
The crop progress Upland statewide is rapid due to hot dry days and scattered rains. Tasseling is general in central areas with silk appearing soon as warmth continues. northern regions show early growth while western counties report curling kernel due to heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Reed
Hej
Midsummer Festival Notes And College Returnees
A fragment notes Mite Gladys Raab and Miss Melva Taylor returning to Coe College Cedar Rapids to resume studies. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hegstrom of Moline spent the Fourth with the latter s parents. Bp J G Bowen leaves for Boston to attend Harvard Medical School for a month. Athenaeum Club picnic set for July 13 at First Ward park 8:00 PM. Walter Condran of Des Moines visiting Te fl Whitaker. Condran is Assistant Commerce Counsel for Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Raab
Miss Melva
Taylor
Coe College
Cedar Rapeids
Joseph Hegstrom
Moline
Wr.ands Tire
George Besant
Ue BP
J. G. Bowen
Wednestarmering
Boston
Harvard
Athenaeum Club
First Ward
Walter Condran
Des l ‘Moines
Te Fl. Whitaker
Condran
Towa
Pair Traded Blows After Dance. Balston vs Bale ston
In Justice Balston's court on a Wednesday forenoon, Clifford Balston sues Clare Balston for assault and battery after an argument following a June 29 dance. A six-man jury convicts Clare, with a $24 fine and costs imposed. the fine is later remitted as the court calls the punishment excessive and hopes the incident is forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Balston
Clifford Balston
Clare Baleston
Emeline
C. L. Ely
F. E. Thomas
Steenis
Clare
Nation Passes Fourth of July Casualty Toll Across Cities
Reports compiled by United Press show deaths from drowning and automobile accidents on Independence Day across the nation. Chicago and Boston each counted 12 dead. Milwaukee 11. New York nine. Detroit four. Brownsville Pennsylvania three. New Orleans two. Pittsburgh two, with many other cities noting smaller counts. No local accidents were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United Press
Chicago
Boston
I Tn
Milwaukee
New York
Detroit
Brownsville
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Old Standby Ex-mayor Morden Keeps Sentinel 55 Years
Ex mayor William Morden visited the office to renew his Sentinel subscription for another year. He recalls being a reader since 866, or fifty five years, a rare tenure among locals and longtime supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Morden
Uncle Bill
The
Sentinel
Mr. Marden
Anny
Prank of the Wind Strikes Town Stuns Daily Life
A gale Monday at about four o clock aided by a prankish wind toppled a tree in the county jail yard. The falling tree crossed Niagara street damaging electric light wires and telephone lines. Service crews repaired the damages but traffic was disrupted most of the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ape
Niagara Street
Competent cook sought for high care at Clingon Herald
Classified notice describes a request for a capable cook for top level care. Mentions Mrs Blanche Bite and a luncheon with O CU R Chub at one o'clock. Includes references to Snow Pharmacy staff Jonte De Rose and Jocien Po Rose products. Notes Mr and Mrs Chas W Black returning to Cedar Rapids after a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Tharesay
J. A. Wright
U S Plans Rapid Withdrawal of Troops From Germany
Washington reports that American forces in Germany will be withdrawn within weeks after the peace resolution's final enactment. Representative Anthony Kansas says budget limits force the return within a month to avoid deficits, while Germany has paid about 30 million of the 275 million occupation cost. The State Department sees no obligation to withdraw now, noting the peace resolution preserves existing rights and benefits under the armistice and Versailles terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Anthony Kansas
House
War Department
Anthony
State Department
Harding
Leld
United States
Chauffeurs License Required for Vehicle Operators
The General Assembly amended motor vehicle law requiring drivers of hearses ambulances school buses passenger cars and light deliveries to obtain a Chauffeurs License. Effective April 11 and published in the Register and Leader and the State Capital the license costs $2.00 and expires December 1921. Drivers under eighteen are not eligible and fines up to $19 may be imposed. exemptions apply to owners delivering their own goods in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Motor Vehicle Inc
Register and Leader
Tatly Capital
County Tressurer
State House
Dee. Si
I Fetter
WC. Ramsey
W. C. Merckens
Motor Vehicle Department
Mid Summer Festival Promised With Tree Bust Ahead
Local notices announce a Mid Summer Festival and a tree breeze at McAllister's on Saturday July 9. Gene Gerald and Eldora Davis are noted among attendees, with family exchanges and visits mentioned around Perry and South Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
Genegery Departivert
Pa. Mes
T.T. Davis
Eldora
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Rivanians
Liscle Lyons
Fay
Manze Smith
Fila Rogers
Fayette
Mann
Marian Smith
J. B. Lyons
Country Community Guild
Mire
Melvin Miller
Nashvile
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Sp. In
Citon Co
Iowa
Clingon Herald
U.S
Snow White Phares
Frank Wonler and Ly
Perry
A. R. McMeans
South Firth Street
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