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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
1
The Johnson Piano Company of Vue plans expansion, aiming to become a leading piano maker in America. The plant’s near future growth is expected to boost local industry and education, with a focus on quality and regional impact amid competition.
An error in the last issue misstated that both film houses would lose doors during Chautauqua week. The Pastime will not lose doors that week, while the Orpheum management has issued an apology for the mistake and reaffirmed the correct schedule.
Fragmentary local notes report Miss Florence Ford returning from udar Rapids and several town residents making trips to Minnesota Wisconsin and Chicago. Mentions Mid-summer festival next Friday and Saturday in Maquoketa, various visits, business pitches, and social updates from Snow White Pharmacy and area residents.
An apparent community notice highlights events for Friday and Saturday, urging readers to read the issue. It mentions high priority stories and the need to override commerce prompts. The fragment suggests a local publication schedule and prioritization of features.
Richard J. Simm and Helen D Reizer wed at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B A Lang. The Rock Island couple were joined by the bride’s mother as they began married life.
The American Society of Equity will meet Saturday July 2 in Maquoketa at 2 pm. State Secretary Mev Perry will address the gathering. Farmers welcome. Eastman Kodak films advertised at Snow White Pharmacy. Various local notices follow including visits, social events, and family news from Maquoketa Iowa and nearby areas.
Neighbors and friends express thanks during illness and death of Mrs. S. M. Reynolds. Mentions of local visits, store workers, residents at Dubuque and Quincy, travel to Morton’s Dry Goods, cottage purchase at Bainsville and stay at a resort. Mentions of veterans political views, Reckland Arsenal worker Frank Watson Jr, Rebekah lodge activities, and assorted absences and visits among the Hurst family and Leonard Woods.
Attention Kivantans announces a cheeky luncheon at Palace Cafe next lay at 12:15. All you Indians are expected to be the fegpee on time with plenty to eat and activities planned.
Mrs. CIF Jones and husband welcome their first girl, born on a May evening. County Auditor John L. Jones proudly notes the new sister. Mae Shellmaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morriof of Rock Island, is mentioned. Sentinel ad promotes local advertising.
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