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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
3
The 4th of July program at Maquoketa Fair Grounds promises a sham battle and Bergdoll capture show along with horse racing firemen’s race tug of war and numerous attractions. A gigantic parade after dinner aims to surpass past big shows and feature advertised acts.
Dear editor letter recounts a cross country journey in a Saxon Roadster from Marshalltown to Atwood amid floods and washed out rails. The car’s automatic controller failed until jumper battery hookup enabled completion, covering 217 miles with forty gallons gasoline and four quarts oil. Also notes subscription renewal for Sentinel and Mrs Jensen’s travel plans plus Mrs Louise Ruger visiting relatives.
Kiwanis notes mention height of bluff south of the club house some judges and a clothesline report. Rex Lane fits in well on the house committee with invocational work uncertain. Daven port Democrat editor Ralph Gram crams during the din as Kiwanis eyes the crowd sickish and doubtful. Monday morning Kiwanians bring ice cold pop for the Clinton Boy Scouts en route to Yellowstone Park. Luncheon at Hotel Hurst Thursday at 12 15 with a playful note on interpreting the time.
Lillis-Deerberg Post No. 366 American Legion Lowden Ia responds to claims from Milo Hanzlik Cedar Rapids executive board member and others accusing Lowden of planning a German Victory Day celebration. The letter defends 1921 Legion Day on June 11, cites American citizenship of locals and outlines events including a ball game parade street attractions and a U S Army style program.
B L Lienemann reports from Neodesha Kansas after a 580 mile Kansas Missouri Iowa journey. He notes winter wheat generally good with some in shock and heads short, corn two weeks ahead of average, good stand and color, exceptionally clean, and no fruit along the line. The Jackson Sentinel offers to do the business.
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