Peace campaign led by Martensen in Jackson county
Mapuoketa merchant director W S Martensen heads county thrift drive for war savings stamps. In Jackson county he teams with merchants and local directors to display posters and sales cards in stores, clarifying the program is not a drive but a thrift education effort. Homer A Miller, state director, says the program aids thrifty citizens to buy safe government securities, following the educational thrift campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Martensen
Dove
W.S
Lowder
L. J. Martensen
Mapuoketa
Jackson County
Hugo Simon
Davenyrt
Mr. Mortensen
W. 5.S
Homer A. ‘Miller
Des Moines
A. L. Killian
Ceday Rapids
Fistfights follow threshing ring removal south of Lowden
In Lowden two Saturday fights erupted after the removal of a threshing ring including Wm. Von Roden and E. J. Behrens for pro Germanism activities. Von Roden and Dick Schlater exchanged blows in town with Schlater grabbing a hatchet before reinforcements arrived. Ernest Schluter aided, as did Otto Richman and others. No arrests were made. A town council ban on German language passes Monday and takes effect Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
von Roden
E. J.behrens
Dick Schuster
France
von Reden
Harry, Thede
Threshing Ring
Thede
Dick Schlater
Schlater
Otto
Carl Richman
Schluter
Ernest Schluter
Clarence. Sun
Mrs Juli Harrington Lake Beloved Resident Passes
Mrs Juli Harrington Lake Jackson County oldest settler dies Wednesday at Mrs Anna Wilson Bellevue after six weeks illness. Born January 1 1823 in Montpelier Vermont she moved to Iowa in 1849 married Dr P S Lake in Keokuk then Maquoketa later Bellevue. Survived by no spouse. funeral Thursday at Mrs Wilson's Bellevue with A Textor pastor. Interment North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juli
Harrington Lake
Jackson ‘County
Bellevue
Pelock
Anna Wilson
David
Sophia Allen Harrington Sd
Montpelier
Petieve
de. P
Jackson County
Congregational Church
Maqnoketa
Feneres
Textor
Presbyterian Church
North Cemetery
Awarded Liver Cup for Corn Contest in Jackson County
Fred J Corneling of Ancrew Iowa wins the acre corn contest in Jackson County 1918 awarded by Xe Kirkpatrick. Reported weights show 4987.36 pounds for Kirkpatrick and 4961.30 pounds for another entry. Corn yield figures include 87.28 to 88.60 bushels per acre with standard 12 percent moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J Corneling
Ancrew
Iowa
Jackson County
Kirkpatrick
Dance in the Moonlight at Bowery Floor on Fair Grounds
The Hawkeye orchestra plans an evening of pleasure for dance lovers next Saturday at the Bowery Floor on the fair grounds. Moonlight will prevail if weather cooperates, with tickets at 1.00 dollars plus ten cents war tax. In bad weather the event will move to the Olympic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Orchestra
Bowery
Fair Grounds
Dave
Death in El Paso obituary for John Gilroy
Mrs. Paul Shelley reports the death of her brother John Gilroy at his El Paso home on Thursday July 5 A former Lost Nation resident he was interred Saturday in El Paso Mrs Gilroy remembered here as Helen Servation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paul Shelley
John Gilroy
el Paso
Ordains Woman Minister In DeWitt Congregational Church
Mabel Mannington will be ordained as a minister in the Congregational Church at DeWitt on Thursday evening July 10. A large turnout of district churchmen and gemmeters is expected for the ceremony. A supper will follow in the basement of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nill
Misa A. Mabel Mannington
Congregational Church
DeWitt
Uncle Sam Trained Sixty-Fifteen Thousand Drivers For War Tasks
During World War I Uncle Sam trained about 75,000 drivers to operate military motor vehicles. The Army's motor transport corps ultimately numbered roughly 150,600 trained drivers of trucks, cars, and motorcycles. As the war ended, focus shifted to teaching civilian commercial truck operators the mechanics and practical handling of large fleets, through camps like Johnson Florida and Tobaston, with repair and shoptaught training across Camp Hobbs Baltimore and Atlanta regions.
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Uncle Sam
Sam
Corps. Com
Balka
France
Mexico
Anjetiak
Ordi “Ana
Aisne
Johnson
Fla
Jacksonville
Anoter Transport Corp Ie
Orin
Army
Heavy Rain Brings Relief Yet Brings Harm
A heavy rainfall Wednesday helped the farm and gardeners but produced a miniature waterspout north of the coast and caused flooding along the North Fork. The Dubuque cloudburst drowned several people and officials fear crop damage in the storm’s broader reach as communication lines hindered full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dubouve
Hawkeye Orchestra Builds Ad Base Since July Debut
Manager Schell of the Hawkeye orchestra touts advertising as key to success. Since forming on July 7, the group has secured twenty two bookings and received many inquiries. Albert is a strong proponent of ads and the ensemble is set for a busy season. Mr and Mrs Gace March were Bellevue callers Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schell
Hawkeye Orchestra
Sentinel
Albert
President Wilson Returns Home From France amid Warship Escort
President Wilson arrived in New York Harbor aboard the George Washington escorted by a fleet of warships at 1 56 o clock Tuesday. He planned to address Congress on the peace treaty and the League of Nations Covenant and to tour the United States to speak directly to the people about the agreements adopted at the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waashington
Wilson Bach Horn
France
New York Harbor
Washington
United States
Demos Start Ball Rolling at Des Moines Conference
Democratic leaders announce the 1920 campaign kickoff at a Des Moines banquet on July 25. S Cummings, Democratic national committee chair, and a host of national leaders will attend, with 2900 Democratic workers invited. Women Democrats urged to participate with a special meeting led by Miss Anna B Lawzher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws Democrats
Des Moines
S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Anna B. Lawzher
Dubuque
Women’s Democratic Nations
Iowa
Discharged Soldier Wounded in Des Moines Holdup
Frederick C. Erisman of Fair Grove Missouri is in critical condition in a Des Moines hospital with three bullet wounds after being lured by two girls into a lonely city area during a holdup. He fought the bandit who shot him as he tried to resist. Police seek the two girls and the other civilian involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frederick C. Erisman
Fair Grove
Army
Camp Dodge
Exisman
Vivian
Hrisman
Wheatland Man Killed In Crossing Crash
A Wheatland man, 65, Henry Hamdorf, died after a Northwestern freight train collided with his Ford at a crossing two miles east of Lowden. Hamdorf suffered multiple injuries. he died at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The accident occurred as he attempted to cross after an eastbound train had cleared the crossing. weight from sacks of meal may have hindered his escape. Also noted: Piss Mabel Fleming returned to Anamosa after a week at home. Carl Witsky, nephew of Harry Geisler, joined Geisler Shoe and Clothing. Donald Harris left for Chicago to pursue college work related to his duties at Geisler.
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Tienry Rameord
Wheatland
Lowdon
Hammort
Hamdorf
Cedar Rapids
St Luke's Hospital
Crosainz
Hamdor
T Che
Bross- ing—Lawden
Piss Mabel Fleming
Anamosa
Carl Witsky
Harry Geislier
Geisler Shoe and Clothing Company
Mr. Witske
France
Rainbow
Donald Harris
Chis Cago
Crop Forecasts Announced by Department of Agriculture
Washington July reports show crop forecasts for principal farm crops as of July 1 with figures for spring and winter wheat corn and other staples. Forecasts include Wheat 1.161 billion, Corn 2.815 billion, Rice 42.5 million, Apples 156 million total, Peaches 50 million, Potatoes totals and acres across states.
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Moinias
Department ‘of Agriculture
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Normal
Indiana
Minois
Minnesota
Town
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Cascade Mayor on Trial for Official Life in District Court
Mayor PJ Kehoe of Cascade faces trial in district court over alleged official conduct. Prosecution claims he allowed a crowd to compel a man to kiss the American flag and presided over a parade ending with a man led by a rope. He is accused of aiding a liquor violation and of a $5 stake in the street. Forty witnesses summoned as proceedings continue before Judge Rinctinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PJ. Kehoe
Cascada
Cascade
John Strousser
Kehoe
Streusser
Rinctinger
Tractor a Pronounced Success on County Roads
A large OUTull tractor tested on Phineas Deil hill impressed county and township officials with its highway performance. County Engineer Righe praised its results and trustees plan to buy more machines for on‑road use. The Roush estate farm in Farmers Creek township sold for 053 per acre, a family property dating to 1853 with ties to Mrs Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phineas Deil
Righe
Mra. Wm. Rinner
Rock Island
Golitshe
Roush
Farmers Creek Township
Jackson County
Mr. Roush
Turner
Several Properties Change Ownership in Local Market
Frank Coverdale purchased the old Lynn property of Ror Grant and plans a four room modern homes. The Haight lot on Pleasant and Prospect streets was sold to Mrs. Mary Langherst of Lost Nation who will build two modern homes. Frank Banghart acquired the business block he had eyed for a clothing store, paying Mrs. Mary Hess about 7000. J.S. Tracy’s grocery stock was sold to Clinton buyers. uncertainty remains whether the business will stay or move. Tracy has not been in good health recently and plans less active work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Coverdale
Old Lynn
Ror
Strangers &X‘péet
Tracy
Big Barn Dance Lights Up Maquoketa Area on Thursday
Community notices show a large barn dance at Frank McLaughlin’s farm ten miles north of Maquoketa set for Thursday night July 17. Local residents including Louise Wrey join visitors, with various residents traveling to Des Moines and Chicago for work, family visits, and medical meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McLaughlin
Maquoketa
Cornelius
Louise Wrey
McAllister
Mel Waggoner
Des Moines
McAllister Stores’ Co
Chicago
Mae Reid
W. F. Butterworth
Olin Ferner
Davenport
W. Dostal
Cora Current
Des Motaxe
F. Bleinsall
Spring Valley
W. R. Doran
Clyde Baxter
Madeline
Joe Lewis
Qtte V. Bstiles
Yakims
Wash
Howard Schleger
Ryan
Fred Storm
Clinton
Jobs Cager
Roy Jensen
Laura Hoffman
Berlin
Wis
A. B. Bowen
Scott County
Dorothes Stoll
Prestom
Ruth Stoll
Dorothena
Preyton
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A. D. Rees
Frank Hamilton
Oma Kathleen Sanders
Alice Clark
True Ripple
Jittleson Sterling
North Platte
L. B. McDowald
C. M. Sanborn
Dirs
W. P. Thomas
Wilcox, Sask
Will Thomas
Omaha
W. F
N. E. Butterworth
Vivian Berkley
H.W. Pickett
Baldwin
Ed Knight
Kenneth and
Donald
J. W. Giles
Donald Hartis
Koester
Ben Dagus
John Hoffman
J B. Beaver
Gace March
Presient Wilson
Sioux City
Leo L Goray
Cherokee
Chateau ‘Thierry
State Federation’ of Women's Clubs
Ameg
Frank DeGrosh
Shell
Fon du Lac
E. B. Pangborn
Kathleen
SH. Cook
Namps
Idaho
M. J. Howard
John Keegan Thames
Donald Cram
Thas Baer
Supen
Neb
Western Union Telegraph Ca
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