Plans for Maquoketa Fourth of July Celebration
Plans for a grand homecoming Fourth of July in Maquoketa progress with committees forming events at the fair grounds. Aerial stunts or parachute leaps are planned if possible, with speakers Captain Hoofstitler and Captain Bisch expected to address soldiers and sailors. The program includes an auto parade at 10 am, Red Cross dining and picnic facilities, Scout supervision, canteens, fireworks, and a large community turnout to honor veterans of Jackson Clinton and Dubuque counties.
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Maquéketa
Committee On
Black & Transon
Soldier Boys
Captain Black
Jackson County
Fair Grounds
Indies of the Red Cross
Roy Lanner
Exhildt
Jira Bochner
Jim
Maquoketa
Galska
G. “Ar
Frinter
Man
Red Cross
Jackson
Clinton
Dubuque County
Maquoketa City
Red Gross Branch
G. H. MetleMan
Graves Registration Service letter from France reports duties
Oliver writes from a Belleau Woods chateau near Chatteau Thierry about serving with nine others in the Graves Registration Service. He notes the damaged country, plans to remain roughly six weeks, and mentions Dodges used for local movement while awaiting bodies to be returned for permanent interment. He sends regards to family back home.
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Harry Busenér
Oliver
Ata
France
Torey
Srance
Harry
Belleau Woods
Chatteau Thierry
Navre
Rural eighth graders receive diplomas at county graduation
Eighth graders totaling 186 in the county were handed diplomas by Superintendent Stoddard at the Pastime theatre. Rev J J Kidder gave the graduation address. Local notices include job changes, visits, and upcoming events such as a Baptist Sunday school picnic in Second ward park on June 17.
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Stoddard
J. J. Kidder
Flag Day Reflections and Patriotism in Maquoketa
Tomorrow Saturday June 14 marks Flag Day in Maquoketa. The piece urges honoring the flag with displays while stressing the flag stands for principles and sacrifice, not empty zeal. It criticizes superficial displays and calls for mindful patriotism rooted in defense of homes jobs and democratic ideals.
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Maquoketa
United States
Maquokein
Movement on Foot to Set Aside Park Sites
Five acres of timber land on the Mrs Frank Beaton farm near Maquoketa is eyed as a memorial park by local women to preserve the old trees and honor World War achievements. They seek public support as lumbermen threaten the forest, with sale of the plot considered at a reasonable price. Local residents John Atzen sells a Howard County farm. Mrs Kary Horst Ruth Robinson visit Chicago with Rose Kopelman and Mrs G J Weeman. Mrs Gordon Kingsley and Mrs A L Roberts attend a Nashville house party hosted by Mrs J R Halley.
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John Atzen
Henry Atzen
Loward County
Kary Horst
Ruth Robinson
Chicago
Rose Kopelman
Weeman
Gordon Kingsley
Roverts
Nashville
J. R. Halley
Horn of the Merrimac to Speak Here June 19
Richman Pearson will deliver at M. B. church June 19 in the evening. The lecture titled Democracy Victorious Its Task Same is described as a strong eloquent address by Hobson. Admission is free and a capacity audience is expected. Also notes Davenport visitor Harry Geislar and Mr and Mrs W H Harrison and daughter Marion traveling to Chicago to visit relatives.
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Edmund Rich
Iowa City
Albert Hafner
Chicago
J. K. Davis
Leonard Ristine
Melva Taylor
Davenport
Vaughn
Anthony Stoll
Route 2
Cottage Hospital
Anna Bodkin
Jack Bodkin
Muscatine
C. B. Tilton
Rochelle
Tilton
Wheaton
Wilma House
Will
Elizabeth Stuart
California
Prohibition
Richman Pearson
M. B. Church
At &Ovvlock
Aero-statesman-oriter
Democracy
Hobson
Harry Geislar
W. H. Harrison
Marion
Chissco
W. W. Meginnis
F. J. Quinlan
C. F. Quinlan
Geo. Matteson
Helen
Clinton
Matteson
Ivss
Ezabeth Heidgarxen
3. B. Cook
Portland
Leonan
Weston
Auto Saternay
Gerson Kingsley
J. R. Perham
Maurice
Cedar Rapids
Mra
G. A Wilgenburg
Minneapel His
Perham
Floyd Rinard
McAllister Store Upgrades With Electric Elevator
The McAllister store is installing a modern electric passenger elevator at an estimated cost near 3000 dollars. Manager Grobe vows strict improvements to prevent any inconvenience for patrons as the metropolitan front is added and upgrades continue across the Manuoketa area.
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McAllister
Grobe
Manuoketa
Former Jackson County Man Rises In Playas Basin Oil Co
A Silver City item notes C. C. Blood formerly of Emeline now vice president of the Playas Basin Petroleum Co formed with 600000 capital to explore the Playas Basin and possibly extend oil production into Grant county. G. C. Gwen is secretary treasurer, Myers heads Buckeye Tire Shop, and Blood operates the Silver City Transfer Co. The officers pledge fair dealing and profit to stockholders if oil is found.
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Iuper City
Jackson County
Jones
C. C. Blood
Near Emeline
Playas Basin
Playas
C. Blood
Silver City Transfer Co
Gwyn
Wells Pargo
Myerg
Buckeye Tire
Brown Margerson wedding at Reformed church parsonage
The wedding of Leo Lat Brown and Florence Margerson took place Wednesday at 3 p.m. Rev. D. F. Boomer officiated. The couple, both in civilian attire, were joined in marriage after a ceremony described as impressive. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Margerson, wore white voile. The groom, a veteran who served in France, returned to the U.S. in 1919 and was discharged at Camp Dodge. They dined at the groom’s mother's home on South Second Street and will reside there after July 1, with best wishes from friends. Additional notes mention visitors and other local movements in the community.
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France
Maquokeia
Argonne
Fiems
Baccarat Seetors
America
Camp Dodge
Benj. Brown
South Second Street
DeWitt Masons Elect at a Meeting of DeWitt Foie A.M
A special election was held after the resignation of Worshipful Master H W Smith. Lowther Henderson was elected Worshipful Master with Milton Whitnex as Senior Warden and Ross Gelster as Junior Warden. Fred Hansen of Clinton conducted the installation. Also noted are travels and visits of local residents and friends.
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DeWitt Foie A. Fl& A.M
Worshinggl
H.W. Smith
Soiles Feu Fig
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