Maquoketa Defeats Sabula In Eight-Run Sixth Inning Rally
Maquoketa won 14 to 8 over Sabula at Athletic Park as a six-run sixth inning broke a tight game. McMullen started for Maquoketa, Hansen and Lang had notable hits, Cotter and Farnsworth held Sabula scoreless early while Maquoketa benefited from Sabula errors. The teams prepared for Bellevue next Sunday after two teams combined to plate 22 runs.
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Sabula
Athletic Park
Maquoketa. American
Legion
Ranlied
Maquoketa
McMullen
Bragg ‘Ackson
Gage
Cotter
Westot
Franks
Farnsworth
Hansen
Bentrap
Lang
Miller
McHellen
Johsecall
Magoukela
Bellevue
Happy Women Plenty of Them In Maquoketa
A Maquoketa reader recalls lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Mrs Nietzel prints a testimonial from 1910 and later notes continued faith in the remedy as of 1920. The ad urges purchasing Dean’s Kidney Pills for similar benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
John Nietpel
Dearborn St
Ty Howe
Doan
Bible Class At Baptist Church Teaches End Times Questions
The notice invites readers to Everybody's Bible class in the Baptist church with a study on end time prophecies and creation questions. Sessions start at 7 pm Friday for Chautauqua attendees and include a Wednesday prayer meeting with a Bible reading on Christ Our Example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boes
Baptist Church
Christ
Baldwin Woman's Auxiliary Post-Arpanet Formation
A Baldwin American Legion post auxiliary chapter formed with twelve members. Officers elected include President Mrs Lena Tabor, Vice President Mrs Blanche Lapham, Secretary Mrs D B Wilcox, and Treasurer Mrs J E Werden. State organizer Mrs Zentner and Dr E L Lampe of Bellevue attended with other Maquoketa legionmembers assisting.
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Amerean Legion
Baldwin
Axe
Lena. Tabor
Blanche Lapham
D. B. Wilcox
J. E. Werden
Zentner
E. L Lampe
Bellevue
Legion
Maquokete
The Unhappy Small Fish
A sardine tale from the Spanish coast shows small fish under pressure as larger fishes dominate the waters, forcing the weaker to retreat and seek safer zones. The brief vignette evokes the harsh pecking order of the sea.
Henry Johnson's Father Buys First Share in Piano Firm
Henry Johnson's father purchases the very first share of stock in the Henry G. Johnson piano factory project in Maquoketa. Representative John H. Bunte notes the sale followed two letters and two $1000 checks from the father, signaling strong early backing and pride in the Bellevue based enterprise.
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Henry Johnson
John H. Bunle
Henry +. Johnson Piano Manufacturing Company
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Mr. Bunte
Johnson
Holly Hil
Florida
Tanei
Henry
Henry G. Johnson
Bellevue
Steger
Thease
Obituary: Cornwall Sr. 1834 1921 Weston resident
Cornwall Sr. died at his Weston home on June 20 1921 at 2 30 pm an old Davenport resident who worked in printing for Egbert Fidler & Chalmers for twelve years Born in Aberdeen Scotland in October 1834 he sailed to California in 1849 married Jane Buck of Dubuque in 1854 survived by widow and many children grandchildren and great grandchildren He served three years as Captain of Artillery in the Confederate Army and later moved north Funeral held at Weston Union Church at 2 pm Friday July 22
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Cornwall
Weston
Davenport
Egbert Fidler & Chamers
Aberdeen
Scotland
California
Cape Horn
Jane Buck
Dubuque
Helen Wood Head
Lydia Peterson
Welton
Kate Beal
Hall
England
J. R. Cornwall
Chicago
J. S. Cornwall, Jr
Weston Union Church
Obituary: Robert Cutswerner of Monmouth Township
Robert Cutswerner born to Mr and Mrs Henry Berner in Monmouth Township Jackson County on July 16 1912 died July 21 aged 9 years 45 days Baptized in German Lutheran Nashville He leaves three sisters Rosa Lillian Hulda two brothers Roy Frank grandmother Mrs Chris Berner Nashville Funeral held Saturday at Buckhorn Church Rev Volmer Lost Nation officiating Burial Buckhorn Cemetery
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Robert Cutswerner
Henry Berner
Monmouth Township
Jackson County
Nashville
Joss
Rosa
Lillian
Hulda
Roy
Frank
Chris Berner
Tra
Buckhorn Church
Rev
Volmer
Lost Nation
Buckhorn Cemetery
Distinction between Assurance and Insurance Through History
The text notes a strict distinction where assurance pertains to life while insurance covers marine and general risks. Assurance was used primarily through the seventh century, with Ensurance appearing later and the initial e evolving to oun, marking a spelling shift.
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wAssurance
Ensurance
Ratsas City Divine of Success Without Money or Friends
Fragmentary note questions achieving success without money or friends. Mentions moving toward a board, a vint wag, and personal reflection on outcomes. No clear events, names, or dates discernible.
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Ratsas
Tragedies Rock Dubuque County Community
In Dubuque County near Union Park two men robbed a car crew at Wood switch taking about $5 from George Jellison and a watch and items from Ben Krahmer. The sheriff arrested George Stefandis and Steve Beck within an hour, recovering all stolen property. A fatal altercation at North Buena Vista left Albert Rapp dead after a quarrel with Anton Schmidt, who is jailed in Elkader. Schmidt allegedly struck Rapp with an iron poker at Schmidt’s home, Rapp died from infection two days later. The events shook the village and boundary area as details emerged.
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Dubuque
Wood Switch
George Jellison
Ben Krahmer
Krahmer
Johison
George Stefandis
Steve Beck
Kennedy
Sageville Road
North Buena Vista
Albert Rapp
Vista
Anton Schmidt
Clayton County
Elkader
Schmidt
Rapp
Notable Local Citizen Dies After Illness
An obituary note reports the passing of renowned local figure Dr. A H Blockinger who died Thursday night at Finley Hospital after a period of illness. Memorials and tributes are expected from community members and affiliated organizations.
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A. H. Blockinger
Finley’ Hospita
Preston Planning to Have An Artificial Lake
The Farmers and Merchants Club of Preston plans a reservoir near Preston as a pleasure site. Civil engineer C G Hastrup outlined measurements and a proposed 18 acre lake with a dam end depth of eight feet, noting shallow areas would be two feet or less except near the deeper section.
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the Farmers and Merchants © Club of
Preston
Preston Times
CG. F. Hastrup
Clinton
Son “Sentinel
Dam cost estimate for proposed spillway and core
A historical estimate notes the dam, with a concrete spillway and concrete core about 55 feet long at maximum pressure, flanked by dirt and rip-rap on the lake side. It states engineer services and land expenses should not exceed 36,000 dollars, in his opinion.
Auvny Notes Woman's Auxiliary Membership Drive
The Woman's Auxiliary initiates a two campaign to recruit new members with a goal of each member adding at least one newcomer. The drive ends in October when winners are honored at a banquet. Delegates from Maquoketa, Mrs. Clara Lomask, Mrs. Mary Gregor, and Mrs. Ida Haney, will attend the Jackson County Convention in Bellevue. The county's first convention was organized by Dr. Lampe of Bellevue.
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Aunhary
Loogers
Clara Lomask
Mary. Gregor
Ida Haney
Bellevue
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Lampe
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