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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
5
The text outlines Thrift Sunday on Sunday June 28 with messages from the Treasury secretary read from the pulpit. Local women’s groups and church leaders are coordinating with ministers to promote thrift as a permanent habit of Americans.
F. J. Bremer Angmosa of Eureka pulled a stalled automobile from the sand. His charge was 25 cents, and he kicked when the car owner insisted on paying a dollar.
The quote presents Thomas Jefferson in reflective mood, expressing a preference for a rich, well watered land near a thriving market. He notes no occupation is more delightful to him than tending such a fruitful earthly role.
More than 2300 patrons attended the New Orpheum showing of Mickey with Mabel Normand as star. Max Sennett’s comedy drew repeat viewings as crowds from nearby towns praised the production and advertising. Nina Jensen sang Mickey before the feature, with Omer Henry assisting the local vocalist.
Francis Hoovler born January 2 1883 on the home farm east of Maquoketa passed away Saturday morning June 14 at 35 o clock at his brother A Hoovler’s Locust street home. He married Hannah Bauman May 30 1910 Bellevue she died March 3 1911. He wed Addie McPeak October 1913. Survived by wife two children Ina age three and a five week old boy. Also mother Mrs Anna Thev... of Spragueville brother C A Hoovler one sister Mrs Ansel Butterworth deceased. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from country home Rev J J Kidder officiating interment Andrew cemetery I O O F lodge Preston and M V A Spragueville assisted.
World War soldiers are summoned to the G A R hall on Wednesday evening at 7 30 for organizing the American Legion.
A Saturday morning scene has Kermit's mother baking ples. She asks Kermit to peek in the oven to check browning. The oven runs hot and ples bubble, crusts heave, and Kermit concludes the ples are not too brown but “breathle and awful hard.”
Preston readers will note Hooper Washington citizens honor Corp Howard Jenkins with a living memorial. A northern maple tree now stands before the new high school, its maple leaf emblem tied to Canadian troops, while a bronze tablet will record his name and service.
Diamond Rubber Co of Akron announces a new mileage adjustment for Diamond tire users and dealers. The change sets 6000 miles for Fabric Tires and 3000 miles for Gold Tires, applying to current and future sales and to owners and dealers alike. The firm emphasizes long mileage and tire endurance based on widespread customer experience.
An open competitive examination for clerk and carrier positions at the Maquoketa Iowa post office will be held Saturday June 28 1919 starting at 9 o clock. Applicants must file on prescribed forms obtainable from WR Knight local Civil Service representative or the Civil Service Board. A photo of the applicant is required on exam day and applications should be filed promptly to avoid corrections. J M Shoemaker Secretary Civil Service Board St Paul Minnesota. Dont overlook the Want Column.
Hansen Produce Co announces operations every evening except Sundays. If busy, hawlers will collect cream in town. Also offered are Cows' Relief Bag Balm Poultry Remedies Cholerine and Blue Pig Louse Powder for livestock and poultry health.
The note suggests expanding 4G network coverage in rural areas to provide more space for mobile users. It mentions limited room for growth and a focus on enabling better service outside cities, with emphasis on smaller communities and sows as a metaphor for limited capacity.
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