Jackson County Farm Bureau Picnic Draws Big Crowd
Jackson County Farm Bureau Picnic held on Henry Janssen’s Ferry township farm drew an estimated 2000 to 2600 attendees. Organizers under James Stokesberry reported crowded grounds and ample parking, with speeches by Mrs. Sewall and E H Cunningham energizing members. Perry township rallied against Washington township in games, while no accidents occurred and the crowd enjoyed a hot day with refreshments.
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Jackson County Firmiers
Farm Bureau
Henry Janssen
Ferry Township
James Stokesberry
Janssen
Wokard
Kinley
Rockets Ready to Explode Maquoketa July Fourth
Posters announce July 4 celebrations in Maquoketa with preparations by committees. The American Legion, backed by business leaders and citizens, mobilizes to build a big stage and stage a grand, unprecedented celebration with entertainment.
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Maquoketa
American Legion
Returned to Maquoketa Dental Practice for Summer Work
Dr. Nichols returns to Bilis Dental Parlors assisting in the summer months at Maquoketa to specialize in teeth extractions and general practice. He will be found at the parlors. Also notes Mr. Johnson and daughter drove to Town City, and Edmund Bish’s relative travels. Jomie departs for New York then Cleveland for a summer engagement with an orchestra.
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Uhuu State
Universiy of Dentistry
Bilis
Nichols
Edmund Bish
E. L. Hinckley Jomie
New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Summmer
Charter Night at Riverview Kiwanians in Maquoketa
The Maquoketa Kiwanis Club observes charter night at Riverview Country Clubhouse next Thursday with a 6:30 dinner. Delegates from Dubuque Davenport and Clinton expected. Kiwanis Governor Lingis of Eastern Iowa to present the charter followed by speakers from outside cities. Mickey Hanrahan of Pessace Cate fame will host dinner, with auto caravan from First National Bank at 6:00 sharp. last car leaves 6:15. provisions for those without transport.
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Kiwanis Club
Riverview
Dubuque
Davenport
Clinton
Kiwanis
Lingis
Iowa
Maquoketa
Mickey Hanrahan
Pessace Cate Fame
First National Bank
Rural Schools Hold Commencement Exercises Thursday
One hundred eighty three graduates from Jackson county rural schools received diplomas at the Pastime Theatre last Thursday afternoon. The audience filled the hall. Superintendent Stoddard and teachers championed the class as the largest yet. The program included a crossing picture, march, concert, invocation, “America,” short addresses by Moyle Lang and Walker, diplomas presented by Stoddard, and an educational motion picture. Every town in the county had representation.
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Jackson County
Stoddard
Firemen Memorial Service At Mt Hope Cemetery
On Sunday at ten o clock the city firemen gathered at Mt Hope cemetery to decorate the gates in memory of fallen comrades. For nearly forty years this annual tribute has shown the department's spirit. Rev E Brough spoke of democracy honoring the dead and the lines Death and Destiny framed the address. The speaker praised firemen who risk their lives to protect property and citizens during fires.
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Mt. Hope Cemetery
Rev .E. Brough
America
Mury
Masonry Event and Mission House Glee Club Notice
There will be work on the Fellow Craft degree Thursday evening with good attendance desired. J. G. Jensen, W.M. Remember the Mission House Glee Club at the Methodist church Wednesday under the auspices of the G. L. Girls of the Reformed church.
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Masons
J. G. Jensen
W. Me
Mission House Glee Club
G. L. Girls of the Reformed Church
Maquoketa Second Team Opens Season With Win Over Baldwin
Maquoketa second team opened its season with a 9 to 3 victory over Baldwin. Pitcher Ryan pitched well with ten strikeouts in ten innings, while Trost at second and McDonald in left contributed solid play. H. Burleson and Ryan led Maquoketa hitters with key hits, as the young squad showcased potential for future games and planned home matches when the first team is away.
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Maquoketa
Baldwin
Ryan Makinng
Trost
McDonald
Ryan
H. Burlason
Jim Haney
Pickett
Ingalls Visits Hometown Gouverneur N Y After Fifty Years
F B Ingalls longtime Maquoketa Iowa resident returns from a trip to Gouverneur New York his birthplace and old home recounting familiar spots and memories of childhood. He was born in a house on Willian street and recalls the village burying ground near his father’s property. His family moved when he was eight and he traveled by boat from Ogdensburg to Chicago then a twenty mile overland ride. He plans to return east by the same route used half a century ago.
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F.B. Ingalls
Gouverneur
N. Y
the Tribune of
Mr. Ingall
F. B. Ingalls
Maquoketa
Mr. Ingalls
Louis Eck
Willian Street
Presbyterian Church
Riverside Cemetery
Ingalls
Ogdensburgh
Chicago
Flower Mission Attended by Local Ladies at Reformatory
Mr and Mrs Tolbert Streets Mrs WM Pence Mrs A C Roberts and son Mrs Gee Tubbs and Mr and Mrs FP A MILARRAY motored to Anamosa Sunday and attended the Flower Mission at the Reformatory. The chapel was crowded fully 500 were in attendance. Mrs Ida B Wise Smith state president of the W G C T A spoke. Ed Smith went to Kansas City Mo to seek a course of treatments. Raymond Berkwith of Rockland visits for two weeks. Mrs Walter Brown and Mrs MLS Dunn of Les Ang Calif arrive to spend the summer with daughter Mrs Mark Walker. Mrs J C Ristine visited Ames with her daughter and husband the Best Mesers.
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Tolbert Streets
Wm, Pence
A.C. Roberts
Gee
Tubbs
FP. A. Milarray
Anamosa
Flower Mission
Reformatory
Ida B. Wise Smith
Ed. Smith
Kansas City
Raymond Berkwith
Rockland
Walter Brown
Mls Dunn
Les Ang Calif
Marke Walker
Sentinel Promises City Delivery With Subscriptions Due
The Sentinel declares that city free delivery will require strict subscription payments or names will be dropped from the list. It announces a one cent per copy city delivery fee funded by subscribers and ads will not subsidize. The piece criticizes government demands for free press space and defends the newspaper as essential to education and civic life.
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Sentinel
Uncle Sam
Halfavit
Pueblo Relief Through Jackson Red Cross Co operation
The Jackson chapter of the American Red Cross work with Pueblo flood relief. Donations may be left with Red Cross treasurer M. Mahony at the Jackson State Savings rink. Gertrude Meinhart has returned from a two week Chicago visit. Will Taylor and Razel Kendig departed for the Taylors summer camp near Sabula for the summer.
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Jackson
American Red Cross Association
Pucbio
Colo
The
Red Cross
M. Mahony
Jackson State Savings Rink
Gertrude Meinhart
Chicago
Will Taylor
Razel Kendig
Taylor
Sabula
Notice on Post Office Rates and City Delivery Changes
Ben R. Mowery postmaster notes new rates effective August 1, 1921 for city delivery and local mail. Local delivery at one cent per pound for second class copies, weekly newspapers two cent per ounce or fraction, and two cent per ounce for drop letters and local carrier mail. Public notices urged to inform residents via columns.
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United States Post Office
Quoketa
Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa. Ja
Follo
Ben R. Mowery
Last Nation Factions Patch Up Sewer Dispute at Opera House
Antisewer faction and town council held a peace feast at the opera house Monday evening to patch differences on sewer plans. Last Nation will proceed only if prewar price levels on labor and material hold, easing council tensions and showing public-interest focus despite contrary reports.
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Opera House
Move to Stop Big Slugfest in March World War Primer
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Representative Jimmy Gailivan of ATHEOU seeking to halt Massachusetts actions as world war prizes and bankers, steel mills, and Wall Street protests impact soldiers bonus. Confusing lines reference combat buyers and a battle over tickets or credits amid war era tensions.
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Jimmy” Gailivan
Atheou
Massachusetts
Tian
Ben Rains
Gailivan
Chicago
Pittsburgh Steel
Body of Son Expected to Arrive in New York June 16
Word reaches Raymond Markus that the body of his son will be shipped to Tamotte for burial after death on the battlefield. The family, including Mrs. and Frances and W, expected to visit Maquoketa relatives from Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
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Wim
Markus
New York
Raymond Markus
Win
Kidsit
IMS
Tamotte
Frances
Sapulpa, Oma
Maquoketa
National Commander of American Legion Killed
Indianapolis reports the death of F. W. Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion and others after a car plunged over a steep embankment. Henry J. Ryan and Milton J. Foremen were injured but survived. Galbraith who led the Legion during wartime and later headed Weston Paper Goods died en route to hospital. The Iowa department sent a telegram of condolence noting his leadership and influence on veterans policy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
Henry J. Ryan
Legion
Americanism Commission
Milton J. Foremen
Chicago
The
Galbraith
First Ohio National Guard
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
14Th Infantry
Tire
Legisation
Weston Paper Goods Company
Cincinnati
Towa
Mason City
National American Legions
Hanford MecNider
Towa Department
MacNider
la Fall
Dewitt Awards Paving Contract for Lincoln Highway Blocks
George Oss of The Hog Lunstruce Construction Company received the paving contract at Thursday night’s Dewitt council meeting. The project covers 14 blocks along the Lincoln Highway and the Davenport-Dubuque road, with work slated to start this summer and completed later in the season.
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George Oss
Hogs Lunstrucetion Company
Dewitt Ce
Lincoln Highway
Davenport
Dubuque Road
Dewitt
Woman's Club Annual Meeting at Riverview
Members of the Woman's Club and invited guests held their annual meeting at Riverview Friday afterno on. Mrs. L Swiggart and daughter Miss Jeanette gave a cratchjayable vocal qunshers.
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Woman's Club
Riverview
Ice Cream Social At Godard Church Area
A cheerful evening social event hosted by Mrs Theo St Miler near Godard Church. The ice cream social featured humor and entertainment for attendees, with a social gathering planned for Tuesday the 21st.
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Theo ST Miler
Godard Church
Dubuque Pastor Faces Personal Crisis Report
A Dubuque pastor Sohwah, 30, of Porhe Immanuel Church is cited in a local report detailing a personal crisis linked to lingering throat symptoms and stress. Community members seek guidance as church activities continue amidst the concern.
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F. ¥. Johnson
C. E. Frank
Town City
F. In
Dack- Sen Sentinel
Firemen's Memorial
Ias
Hary
Maquokets
Paine
Conery
Courtland
Frost
Wellss
H. Burleson
Harrington
Cooper
North Garry Owen
Hawkey
Chestra
Hattie Miller
Evelyn Mosier
Brows
Haight
Dr. Wat. Lowder
W. F. Butterworth
Tom Hench
Des Moines
Manzo Smith
Fayette
Miss Marian
LC. Doverpart
Fargo, N. T
Birdsell Webster
J. C. Ristine
Ames
Mrs. Best Mesers
Last Nation
Smoke Pipe of Peace
Peni
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