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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
5
Summer festival days fill Maquoketa with business pride as stores offer specially priced goods and community events. Residents are urged to enjoy shopping and entertainment, support local merchants, and join in the townwide celebration ahead of Chautauqua.
In Jackson County and towns Baldwin Maquoketa and Bellevue, farmers gathered to discuss forming strong local cooperative livestock marketing associations. Knute Espe, executive secretary of the Iowa federation, spent three days assisting locals. Emphasis was on building ground work before expanding efforts for effective collective bargaining and marketing efficiency.
The Leland Giants, a prominent colored baseball squad, announce a Wednesday game on August 3 against the local American Legion team. Local fans expect a strong contest as both sides prepare, while noted visitors and residents are listed with recent travels and events around town.
About fifty Kiwanians and guests gathered near Micke's Cafe for a Sunday luncheon and program. Short addresses by Louis Rich, a former Maquoketa boy now in Detroit, and local speakers highlighted social and commercial talks aimed at boosting the city and community. The event featured songs and service, making the gathering enjoyable and inspiring.
Jackson County farm bureau members voted on sixteen questions regarding Commodity finance based on bonded warehouse receipts and other policies. Results show varying support for livestock financing personal rural credit and regulatory measures amid notes of farm community activity and upcoming assembly events.
Bright W A Johnson visited the city this week to discuss Henry G Johnson Piano Manufacturing Company of Bellevue. He reports strong orders from Chicago Detroit and St Louis and says the plant is running full time making pizzos to capacity with a ten car load order from Los Angeles nearly three weeks behind on the first car load. Johnson credits Henry G Johnson for top quality medium priced pianos and notes demand for smaller instruments like the fifty three inch Henry Solinsoxt player, praised by Western dealers and the Pacific coast.
Kim Seda received notice that his application to the Training Camp was rejected and that he would not attend Fort Snelling in Minnesota. The letter, from Fred L. Lemon, Assistant Adjutant, cites one accepted Maquoketa applicant and outlines that the monthlong training is optional and does not bind him to military service.
Organizers from Bran don and Monmouth townships and producers who ship from Baldwin and Nashville plan a cooperative livestock shipping association. The meeting on Friday evening at Baldwin town hall will set the club’s structure with directors shipping managers and patronage rights.
Wanted twenty or more able bodied public spirited men to help erect the big Chautauqua tent on Monday July 25 at eight o clock a.m. Three or more large sizes needed to drive stakes rain or shine to ensure the program on July 26.
Mr and Mrs F E Williams and two granddaughters returned Wednesday by auto to Marion after visiting Mr E G Hasek. They were accompanied by E G Hasek. Mr and Mrs A We Kendall, who had been visiting their son Floyd at Idaho Falls, Idaho, are now visiting Walter Doe in Los Angeles California and plan to visit friends there.
A two day district conference for county agents and farm bureau officials convened in Cedar Rapids on July 18 and 19. Murl McDonald led sessions on taxation and marketing with Dr. J E Brindley and Dr. E G Nourse delivering lectures on taxation and grain and livestock marketing. S H Thompson moderated discussions, highlighting that Iowa farmers are now represented before the state board of tax equalization. J G Mitchell prepared material from farmer data to support equalization efforts. Nourse outlined foundation steps for farmer controlled marketing, noting cooperative local elevators and livestock regulations require substantial groundwork before broader marketing solutions.
Twenty five Magqno kela and Legion boys joined the Woman's Auxiliary at Baldwin on Tuesday evening. State organizer Mrs Zentner of Bellevue and Dr Lampe assisted. Officers elected: President Mrs Clifford Tabor, Vice President Mrs Hianche Lapham, Secretary Mrs ih B Wi, Treasurer Mrs Jake Werden. Talks by Mrs Zertrer Dr Lampe and Mrs James Campbell preceded refreshments.
Birth notices list several newborn daughters with parental names and hometowns. Betty Marlies Nielsen daughter of Evan Nielsen of Sabala. Mary Leois Beck daughter of George F. Beck of Otter Creek township. Earline Stages daughter of Ererl M. Stages of Maquo Reta. Helen Mary Babcock daughter of Dell Babenes of Butler township.
The one year old Robert, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Fenty Berner of Baldwyn, died Thursday morning from poisoning after suffering several days. The message notes the family and local visitors including Miss Eleanor Seeler and Nick Nims party planning a weeklong auto trip to Elkalaks, Mont, camping along the route.
Stockholders of Hog Reliance Co met last Saturday and decided it best to dismiss the receiver action. Management is handed to H W Flenniken H C Hall and Charley Rigby, now in full control, with hopes to continue business and enlarge operations in town.
Notice to contractors invites sealed bids for 1 600 square yards of tencrete paving at Mt Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa Jackson County Ia. Bids due by 12 00 M on Monday July 25 1921 at the office of T Bauman Secretary. Plans on file with A H Seaver engineer by July 19 1921. Board may reject any bids.
Falls heir to a fortune from a sister who died in Ohio. The estate, mainly farm lands about 80 miles west of Cincinnati, will be managed by Mrs Henry McCord from Bellevue after she recovers from a sick spell. Friends congratulate her on the expected income and celebrate the good fortune.
The examination for teachers will be conducted at the Court House in Maquokets on July 27 28 and 29, overseen by E and Stoddard, County Superintendent.
The American Society of Equity will meet Saturday at City Hall in Maquoketa at 2 PM. State Secretary M. V. L. Perry will address the meeting. All farmers welcome.
Siew and Mrs. Vernard Wise announce the arrival of a baby daughter on Thursday July 14. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Fugisami rejoice over a newborn daughter at Buckham. Mrs. Amy Harms departed Wednesday morning for Denver Boulder and Lafayette, Colo for an extended visit with her nieces and families.
Miss Alma Pankow daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Pankow of Clinton and Vertus Beeck son of Mr and Mrs L Beeck of Spragueville married in Clinton on Tuesday afternoon. Rev H Hein officiated as Elizabeth Hein played the Lohengrin wedding march and recessional. Bridesmaid Miss Dorothy Pankow and groom Marvin Beeck attended as best man. Reception followed at the bride’s Fayette street home with 36 guests and pink and white sweet peas. The couple plan a southern honeymoon before settling in Clinton. Miss Pankow worked at Jacobsen Thomson store. Mr Beeck at Buechmer & Buechner grocers. Out of town guests included L Beeck Marvin Beeck Helma Albert Irene Beeck and Mrs Herman Schurbon.
Jackson County mourns the death of Died rich Rabe who died at his home near Springbrook Saturday afternoon after a week long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 and interment followed at St John's Ev Lutheran Cemetery. Rev E Mutschimuatin conducted the service at St John's Church.
The Maquoketa Concert Band will perform a free show at the new park pavilion on Wednesday evening July 27 starting at 7 oclock. The Rescue Hose Company sponsors a grand ball at Columbia Hall with music by a ten piece orchestra and vocal acts.
Aiaquo Iketa Band gave a main street concert on a Wednesday evening that was highly enjoyed. Observers note outdoor entertainments shouldn’t be a weekly occurrence and suggest a state charted tenure and piece count to justify a series of concerts each season.
The Elmwood club records a social Sunday near Androw with the ON 0 Slab Tre BLN OL Club. Wednesday gatherings include Mrs Glen Iicks hosting a dine. Anerson plans to join family today. Edith Farr visits Cod Rapid for a trip with Miguel Meion Taylor and Gladys.
Next week the city hosts a ten program Chautauqua series offering top talent and notable entertainers. Organizers emphasize no profit motive, urging public support to sustain a permanent city tradition and deter lowbrow attractions. Season tickets afford access to lectures and Rainbow Division Band concerts plus a troupe of noted artists at a value price. Tickets available at local businesses and from guarantors.
The local baseball team will host Sabula Sunday afternoon at the grounds with Farnsworth on the mound for the home team. Carson slides to shortstop and Scott to left field in revised lineup. Recent loss to Sabula 4 to 1 is noted, with expectations for a repeat effort.
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