Swift Evangelist Campaign Opens in Maquoketa
Evangelist Swift introduces himself as a Yankee and begins a week of nightly tent services in Maquoketa. Special delegations, patriotic music, and multi-denomination appeal mark the schedule with topics on church work, personal records, and what it means to be a Christian.
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Evangelist Swift
Maquoketa
Swift
Mself
Borm
Mr. Swift
Billy
Andrew
Rebekah
DeWitt
Deimar
Fist Show Time Changes at Pastime and New Orpheum
Monday evening schedule adjusted as first show starts promptly at 8 00 PM instead of 7 20 PM at Pastime and New Orpheum. The move affects early seating and ticket times for theater patrons.
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Orpheum
Births and visits headlined in local notices
A home birth on West Platt Street introduces an S-pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee O’Conner of Davenport, with relatives and friends visiting Dubuque at Dr. A. B. Bowen’s. Mrs. E. L. Hildreth leaves for the east for an extended stay. Jackson Krumviede recovers from surgery and hosts friends. Miss Inch Baughart arrives from Cambridge, Mass. for a visit with her brother Frank Banghart and family, as several others journey to Fergus Falls and onward to Canada to tend farms.
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John Easton
West Platt Street
Lee O'Conner
Davenpors
O'Connor
Jennie Casten
Guthrie
Dubuque
A. B. Bowen
E. L. Hildreth
East
Jackson Krumviede
Inch Baughart
Cambridge
Mass
Snd
Frank Banghart
Wm. Efferding
Sam Campbell
Fergus Falls
Minn
John Campbell
Campbell
Canada
M. A. C. Petch
de Witt
L. Schaeffer
Mona Fron Feft
Davenport
Jonn Speck
Theo Evers
Wheatland
Rose
M. K. Miller
Maybelle Green
Ekviakx
Mont
Miller
Fred Ragatz
Bellevue
Adam Ringlep
Jack Spencer
Rock Island
Maquoketa
Spencer
The
Arsenal
Arch McMilles
Waterloo
B. V. Miller
Wyoming
W. J. Morrison
Secape
Las
Aca
F. ¥. Jobson
Roscoe Alcorn
Orkaloos
I, N, Dickroz
Henry Reicking
Dubugee
Mr. Reichling
Harry Andersen
Bowden
Irs S. Thomas
Fourth Ward
Thomas
London
Will Thomas
Omaha
Wilcox Sass
CG. M. Sanborn
W PL Thomas
Albert Nene
Mitchell
S. Dak
Four Narrowly Escape Death in Auto Accident
A Davenport party led by J. Follette in a Chandler car collided near Mill Creek Bridge while en route to Dubuque. Follette and Metz suffered head and neck injuries, Follette’s wife Mrs Follette and Powless were bruised. all were treated at local facilities. The other car’s headlights and dust blinded Follette, causing the crash. no fault assigned.
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J. & Follette
Davenport
Hig
G. Powless
J. Metz
Mill Creek
Hich
Pollette
Mrs. Follette
Mr. Metz
Fallette
Hurst
Powless
August Campaign to Bagi Aiming Big for The Jackson Sentinel
A Jackson County newspaper launches a major subscription drive titled Ist Big Campaign to Bagi August. The Sentinel promises improved quality and size, with a goal of becoming essential in every home. No prizes or gimmicks are offered. readers will receive thorough city, county, state, and national news twice weekly. A storm threatens momentum as effort scales up.
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Jackson Sentine
Jackson County
Jackson Sentinel
Sentinel
Single Lady Injured in Dubuque Auto Accident
Mrs Higgins of Zwingle was struck by a careless driver on Sunday in Dubuque and suffered a deep cheek gash and knee injuries. She was taken to Dr Frank Cota’s home for treatment and by week’s end was recovering at her Zwingle home while en route to Des Moines for her sister’s illness. Other notices mention Miss Kendall visiting Hampton and Mr Keck with a large fish catch.
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Ambrose Higgins
Zwingie
Dubuque
Thmgins
Frank Cota
Zwingle
Mas Rosenberg
Clinton
D. KE. Pulley
Chicane
S ¥Lvin Kendall
Hampton
W. L. Keck
H. A. Jyiier
Maqueketa
Chas. Martin,, Sr
Danver
Coto
Eddie
Denver
Eiry
L. D. Wherry
Bath Lake
Tad
Chrng Bach
Davenport
Miss Bache
Manguoketa
Ernesto Merrero
J. P. Wherry
F. C. Sears
George Teskey
Scott Hill
Elwood
Robert Hall
W. D. Hall
Vite Larkey
Detroit
Mich
A. C. Law
Decker House
Goo. Kieith
John Jerring
JT. J. Lancaster ‘Horse
Honter
Charles City
Hunter
Fred. Keck
Roy Nickerson
William
Arizona
F. H. Keck
B. Carson
Chicago
Cascade Mayor Ousted Over Slacker Parade Charges
In Cascade, mayor P J Kehoe was ordered removed after charges he failed to stop a May 1918 disloyalty parade and exceeded authority by seizing a Cascade garage automobile under threat. The Sentinel explains the trial focused on enforcing the law and not merely permitting a protest, noting loyalty and fairness in delivering justice.
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Cascade
P. J. Kehoe
Kintzinger
Dubuque
Kehoe
Jon
The
Sentinel
Trouble with Mexico lauds imminent action for troops
The text asserts growing likelihood that U S forces will cross the Rio Grande into Mexico to punish Mexicans for outrages near Vera Cruz in 1914, noting promises of investigation yet predicting it will be a farce and that Americans may strike back in kind as they did against Germans in the north.
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Mexico
Waele Satinel
Rio Grande
Mexica
Vera Cruiz
Sanitary Bakery Change Hands On Health Grounds
Sanitary Bakery is sold due to ill health with CO. AL McCombs now owner. McCombs employs Ar. McCombs as head baker, promising continued patronage. Farewell noted for former owner Mr. Silberhorn. Local social notes include trips to Bath Lake Tad and visits between Davenport and Mangouketan friends, plus various weekend visits and motor trips among residents.
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Sanitary Bakery
Jess Siberharn
CO. AL McCombs
Ar. AfeCombs
the Sanitary
Silberhorn
Tragic dirigible disaster over Chicago claims twelve lives
A army airship broke through a balk roof above State Street near Jackson Boulevard around 1 o'clock Monday. A gas tank exploded, igniting flames that swept through the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, killing eight clerks and injuring many others. Four aboard perished. four leaped to safety with parachutes.
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Ant
Chicago
Jackson Boulevard
Tlmois. Trust & Savings Bank
Eighi Pascenigars
Reformed Church Launches Forward Movement Network
The Reformed Church plans a nationwide Forward Movement campaign to unite and strengthen the denomination. Headquarters in Philadelphia host executive secretary Dr Joseph He Arple and secretaries Dr Edward Bremer Dr Wm E Lampe and Dr Geo L Omwake with a 25 member general commission. Surveys determine the fundraising target for 1920 and a dual synod conference push will enlist every member in active service across congregations.
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Reformed Church
Jew Church
Unites States
General Synod
Philadelphia
Joseph He Arple
Edward §. _Bremer
Department ‘of Spiritual Resources
Wm.e. Lampe
Department For Stewardship
Geo. L. Omwake
Twenvy
Josias Friedai
Sheboygan
Wis
N. Evans
Kansas City
Knierim
H. W. Viez
Indianapolis
Ind
Philip Rehring
Milwaukee
Western Region
L. D. Benner
Sheboygain
Wyoming Couple Weds In Quiet Methodist Ceremony
Doris Elfen Jefferies and Lewis Langton, both Wyoming residents, were married Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. J. 3. Kidder. The couple left for Cedar Rapids and plan to settle in Los Angeles, California. The wedding was followed by a modest reception with family. other local notices include hospital visits and travel mentions.
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Doris Elfen Jefferies
Lewis Langton
Wyoming
J. 3. Kidder
T. Jefferies
Thelma Miller
Olin
Cedar Rapids
Jefferies
Burleson Writes Home From France Awaiting Ship
G Ray Burleson informs his parents in the United States from St Nagier France that he plans to sail home soon. He describes waiting with sixty thousand troops ahead and small boats docked, notes the Salvation Army district theater and stadium, and mentions meeting a De Witt boy and arrangements for a suit. He promises to wire from the port in West S. and signs with affection.
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G. Ray Burleson
Air
Charles Burleson
US. A
Ray
AE. I
Salvation Army
Prom
Hitchen
S. A
Inmet
de Witt
Clochester
Harry Littell
France
W. S
Car Thief Caught as Kelly Regains Stolen Ford
Kelly of near Preston had his Ford stolen while he and a lady friend watched a Clinton movie. The car and thief were captured in Davenport. the 17 year old suspect, a resident of Illinois, faces trial in Gilaton. Auto theft stats show 80 percent are youths.
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Kelly
Preston
Clinton
Davenport
Sng 2
Minois
Gilaton
Butterfat rule stirs creamery chiefs amid dairy debate
Butterfist Creamery managers fear fat content below eighty percent as rumors swirl about USDA prosecutions for underweight butter. Professor Mortensen of Town State College backs an 80 percent fat standard, while enforcement on weight remains a concern. Local notices list residents visiting, traveling, and relatives across towns.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mortensen
Department of Town State College
Seimg
Moertensen
Prestonites Suffer Infections and Farm Mishaps
Local residents report multiple injuries and infections among Prestonites including Christian Petersen with a hand infection from a gash treated by Dr. Armstrong, Herman Hess who damaged his left finger, Nick Godes nursing a sore wrist, George Davis bruises from a fall, Edward Foster hand injury from cranking an automobile, and Emil Petersen scalding from a tractor radiator incident.
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Christian Petersen
Bcyant
Armstrong
Herman Hess
Nick Godes
Godes
George Davis
Edward Foster
Emil Petere
Swift Opens Revie Meetings Near N B Church
Dr Swift, the evangelist, opened two series of meetings in a tent east of the N B church Sunday morning. A good crowd attended both morning and evening despite warm weather. He is described as a man of energy and magnetism with direct, straightforward preaching. Meetings continue each evening for two weeks.
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Dr. Swift
N B
Swift
Complaints on Over Streets Prompt Reader Letter
Sentinels readers praise the paper for drawing attention to city street problems on West Pratt and near the Northwestern depot. The note suggests officials inspect routes to the fair grounds and Crevelin bill, and calls for action to remedy holes and broken springs. Also notes local residents Mr and Mrs Adan Ringlep travel to Galileo for a visit and Mrs Rodan and Blanche return from Davenport. Shelby county fair lists 50th anniversary pricing for Shelby county fair in Harlan August 16 21.
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Fridays Sentinel
Wmder
West Pratt Street
South Summit Street
Northwestern Depot
Northwestern
Fir
Crevelin Bill
Adan
Ringlep
Genesto
Ro Doran
Blanche
Davenport
Misa Ruby Jackson
Shelby County
Harlan
Auto Accident Ends Near Anamosa In Fatality Tale
A Saturday car crash near Anamosa left Miss Hazel Bronson critically injured when the Rugger vehicle struck a culvert timber. Driver Ed Rugger and Harley Butters, with Mrs. Allen Bronson, escaped with injuries, while Hazel Bronson remains in grave condition at Amamasa hospital.
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Rugger
Anamosa
Ed Bugger
Harley Butters
Allen Bronson
Miss Hazel
Miss Bronson
Hesyital
Amamasa
Home Robbery Shocks Quiet City Neighborhood
The W. V. Miller home on West Phitt street was robbed last Saturday noon when burglars forced the kitchen door, ransacked the house, and escaped with about 550 in cash, silverware, and jewelry. Police are pursuing leads but no suspects identified. The incident stirs concern over safety in the otherwise peaceful community.
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Wietnoon
W. V. Miller
Veepel remembered as Baldwin connection dies at home
Vesspell of Baldwin dies Sunday evening at his sister’s home in Moline after months of suffering. The body was brought back to the city with wife and relatives for funeral services at the Reformed church led by Rev. Boemershire. Nearby families and visitors traveled to and from towns in Iowa and neighboring states, including Dubuque and Wilcox, as residents reunited with returning relatives and friends.
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Veepel
Win
Vesspell
Baldwin
Brrs
John Huette
Moline
Veespell
Varius
Kansas City
City
Lewis May
the Reformed Church
D. Ef, Boemershire
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Cottage Hospital
Low Anderson
E. L. Truman
John Dostil
Constance Hafner
Oak Park
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Staack
Chas. Mowers House
Ottoustrer
C. H. Dhillips
Henry Schocker
Schocker
Chown
Wm. Lima
Lima
Ohio
W. & Goodenow
St. Nagiere
Oe. Swift
Revie
V. Miler
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