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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
5
Towns expect higher road revenues under a 1920 public credit law with state funding rising to about 32 million including federal aid and motor vehicle taxes. Estimates show 17.0 million from levies and 8.9 million from federal aid, while townships may add a further million via a two mill levy. Separate note recalls a joke about twins christened in London.
Louis Meyer of Virginia Pearson Photo plays praises The Bishops Emeralds as the first production of the company highlighting Virginia Pearson, star of screen and stage. The photo drama of Captain Houghton Townley novel portrays high class English society with strong artistry and commercial appeal. Appears at New Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday for patrons to re acquaint with Miss Pearson.
Mr and Mrs Will Johnson rejoice over their first born a baby daughter weighing 8 pounds born July 24 at grandmother Mrs C Hambell street Baldwin Also Mr and Mrs Chase Reynolds announce a baby daughter born July 26 south of town on Delmar Route 1 Mr and Mrs R G Allen Davenport announce a 9 lb son named Russel Gordon born June 27 at grandparents home Mr and Mrs J A Patterson Ednart Mr and Mrs Lee Lincoln announce twins Millard Ray and Mildred Mae born July 27 A baby daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Rockwell near Fulton July 29 Also an ad ending with a dubious health claim about celery and nervous disorders.
A Saturday fire at Otto Rohwedder’s country home in South Madison township, sparked by a tractor engine backfire, devastated a 58 by 60 double corn crib with 660 bushels of corn, 260 bushels of corn, and other farm goods. Insurance covered about $960. total loss estimates run high. Rural fire response included a hook and ladder wagon, but the blaze overwhelmed the structure. The Wyoming Journal notes significant farm wealth in the area as holdings grow large and valued at millions.
The Whiting family owns the largest Iowa farm spanning Monona and Woodbury counties along the Missouri River. It totals about 14,000 acres in a compact block, with the old homestead perched on high Mills and a river bottom grove visible for miles. The four Whitings, descendants of Hon. Charles E. Whiting, hold the undivided estate. they own twenty five automobiles and maintain a church with gymnasium, kitchen, and library on the property.
Advice urges buyers to stretch broom life after paying $1.25 for two. Tips include rolling a stocking over the broom to protect cards, storing it upright, and dipping in hot suds to toughen fibers for longer use.
The State Highway Commission bulletin warns of dangerous Iowa roads in April and May with 442 accidents and 411 injuries. The report highlights the need for careful highway maintenance and driver caution to reduce future wrecks.
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