Piles treatment and town clock painting contracts noted
The notice cites the Whitney Treatment for Piles as a remedy, urging not to rush into surgery. It lists local charges for labor by George Rollt and Florence Maskrey, plus C H Robbins winning the town clock tower painting contract for 235 dollars. A plan to add a three phase 2300 volt city power line is recorded, with D T Bauman as clerk. Also a health ad promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets, sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Chas. Rollf
George Rollt
Park Fund
Florence Maskrey
H. Robbins
City Hall
Town Electric Company
D. T. Bauman
Children's Day Program at EL Church July 28
At 10 30 a.m. the Children s Day program at the EL church features Song of the Brook Mrs Lee s class Recitations by Grace Kidder Martha Lee El lise Rosemond Fairman Thel Maxime Sager solo James Pound and others Herold Star Joyce Kidder Edna Stevenson Archine Hamley Deola Hayes James Round Eva Sagers Marjorie Ripple Paula Tracy Percilla Pierce Willis Stevenson duet Eva Sagers Marjorie Ripple Forrest Ripple Theodore Wellender closing with America Benediction and a Children s Day Offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M EL Church
Song of the Brook
Mrs. Lee
Grace Kidder
Martha Lee Ellise
Rosemond Fairman Thel
Maxime Sager
James Pound
Herold Star
Joyce Kidder
Edna Stevenson
Archine Hamley
Deola Hayes
James Round
Eva Sagers
Marjorie Ripple
Paula Tracy
Percilla Pierce
Willis Stevenson
Forrest Ripple
Theodore Wellender
Harold Bridgeman
America
Reception Details Altered by Notice Confusion
A garbled notice describes a reception date change and social gathering plans. It mentions Minnie Miller Mae Bocket and gas costs, with an August 1 alternative and a joy ride invitation. The text is incomplete but indicates a motorist context and community event timing in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Miller
Mae jBocket
Lockyood
W.R C
Ameri- 3
Toin
Weaving Nonsensical Warnings Over Charlotte Election
A garbled local column mocks Charlotte election woes and housing shortages with whimsical, disjointed phrases. It mentions Maquoketa, a dog-toned remark on popcorn capsules, and volunteers offering to clear weeds around a post office. The piece blends satire with odd local color and unnamed figures.
Local residents share visits and purchases in Davenport and Maquoketa
Taree Baldwin Ene aes Miss Leva Field left Saturday for Newfall to spend several days visiting friends. Mrs. Matie Luckey returned home after spending time in Davenport. John Werden and son Bruce returned Friday from a three weeks visit to Plainview and Plattsmouth Nebraska with relatives. Mrs. Martin Mertinsen was a business caller in Davenport Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Field spent Sunday at Maquoketa with Mrs. Field's sister Mrs. Morse. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Johnson visited here with their daughter Mrs. Walbur Graves and family. G. A. Herding recently purchased two Chevrolet roadsters. Mr. and Mrs. Joy Lewis of Maquoketa and Mrs. Clyde Baxter and daughter of Davenport visited Arch Bieber Wednesday. Martin Martinson bought the remaining real estate interests of R. W. Brown, two barns and a feed lot at the town's south end. Charles Pontsler purchased an Overland Sedan Thursday. Mrs. Carrie Moon and daughter Beulah Nelson of Clinton are spending two weeks with Mrs. Carl Kleis and family. Mrs. Arthur Jones went to Cedar Rapids to visit friends for several days. Mr. and Mrs. John Brookman and daughter of Cedar Rapids were business callers in town Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leva Field
Newfall
Matie Luckey
Davenport
John Werden
Bruce
Plainview
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Martin Mertinsen
A. W. Field
Maquoketa
Morse
Lew Johnson
Walbur Graves
G. A. Herding
Joy Lewis
Maquoketw
Clyde Baxter
Arch Bieber Wunday
Martin Martinson
R. W. Brown
Charles Pontsler
Carrie Moon
Beulah Nelson
Clinton
How I Cleared Mill of Rats
An unsigned 1900s style ad recounts a night watchman boast of clearing a mill of rats using RAT-SNAP. Claims dramatic nightly kills within six weeks with dogs avoiding the area. Advertises three sizes at 25¢ 3 for 1.00, sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Stores Company PSL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow White Pharmacy
McAllister’ Stores Company
PSL
Leisure Years and Active Living in Later Life
A reflective piece on aging argues long life lacks value without activity. It warns that passive existence leads to despair and urges older adults to embrace purposeful work or engagement. The article frames activity as essential to meaningful longevity and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
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Broxam & Hinckley
Staack & Tuckesh
G. L. Mitchell
Cliff Jones
Charles Rollf
Charles
McArthur
Mahony
George Rollf
James. Tracy
C. Manwiller
J. E. Bradley
Jamies Tracy
Manwiller
Tom Matthews
J. M. Merick
Joseph Read
Joseph Raab
George Doty
Brady Electric Co
Bhandass OB Co
John Green
Police
Bane
George Barnes
Spl
W. G. Block
Ctal
A. Sade
Jackson Sentinel
Harry Penrose
Labor
H. B. Harrington
Excelsior Printing Co
Pub
Town “Telephone Co
Excelsior Printing Go
Pub- Globe Mach & Sup Co
Butters
Net Jones
Stuart Groves
N. B. Hutchins
W. E. Skinner
Saint Paul Electric Co
Cyane Co
Riepe Bros
Curt Landis
Robert Davenport
Scott
Scorc
Ae & Bowne
Bloomfield
W. T
WRG
Charlotte
Harry Mosley
Howard
Dark Hollow Post-Office
Tae
IEE
Taree
Baldwin
Carl Kleis
Ike
Arthur Jones
Cedar Rapids
John Brookman
J. Tucker
Fletcher
Castoria
DRY Goods Company
Whittalls
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