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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
1
A crowded notes page records visits and business trips in Dubuque and surrounding towns. Mentions James Gregory in Dubuque, Eli Edwards heading to Canada for land interests, Fred Stamp in Preston, and various social visits, with local businesses like Ideal Bakery and Hoflstrom's promoting home baking amid hot weather.
Various local notices list visits and travel involving Max Rosenberg in Chicago, Rev Geo Kidder and family, Miss Minnie Becker at a funeral in Clinton, and many Davenport area residents visiting relatives or traveling to Chicago and Clinton. A Red Cross executive committee meeting is announced for August at the Jackson County Library basement, with scattered remarks on street car service uncertainty and wage strike implications for Davenport.
Louis Wink sold his about 200 acre farm two and a half miles west of town to F. G. C. Schroeder for an asking price near two hundred twenty five dollars per acre. Arthur Entringer, wounded in last year’s fighting, remains in hospital overseas. The old Commercial hotel, owned by John Borman, will be demolished by Hawain after selling to Boxmatt. Dr Carson of Maquoketa assisted by Miller operated on Levis Hudbb, son of Mr and Mrs. Hudbb.
Mrs Wm Hushbe of Fairfield township mourns a resident affected by a chest abscess and lingering war injuries. The young man, home from overseas since June, served in the 91st division and endured harsh experiences in the Argonne campaign. Gassed and weakened, he struggled with recovery, but hopeful signs of improvement are reported. A Missionary Society picnic is planned at Second Ward Park this afternoon, with Mrs Wil Gowan and daughters returning to Waterloo after a pleasant visit with Judge and Mrs A ad House.
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