Maquoketa Bids Clinton Boy Scouts Godspeed
A 200 Scout caravan with 75 drivers and leaders left Clinton at 7 am bound for Yellowstone Park. They traveled via Waterloo and Maquoketa with 60 autos crossing Iowa, headed to Nebraska and Wyoming, returning a southern route. The expedition, under Clinton Boy Scout Council, includes health and publicity departments, pays 25 dollars to depart, and plans sanitary camps and home correspondence.
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Maquoketa
Clinton
Boy Scouts
Godspeed
Yellowstone Park
Waterloo
Goose Lake
Charlotte
Maquoketh
Monticello
Manchester
Masonville
Independreie
Iowa
Lake Okoboji
Wyoming
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Bors
Department of Health
Department of Scouting
Department of Publicity
Department of Mechanic
Kiwanis Club
Platt
Pleasant
Mol. Wright
Caravar
Club Holds Pieni The Tueaday Clad neta gnese
Mrs Clarence Sackrider hosted a lawn gathering Thursday evening. Mrs H S Lit tell reported on the biannual event at Clinton. Two delegates Miss Agnes Sidle and Mr F A Naler were selected to attend the convention this fall.
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Eeountry
Clarence Sackrider
H. S. Littell
Clinton
Agnes Sidle
F. A. Naler
Kiwanis Luncheon Set For Thursday at Hout Hurst
Kiwanis members will attend a luncheon in the dining room at Hout Hurst on Thursday at sharp 1 18 SHARP. The committee urges all members to be on site promptly for the event.
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Hout Hurst
Sharp
Citywide ban on fireworks and firecrackers enforced
The ordinance forbids shouting fireworks within the Timity of the city from Olive to Second and Maple to Quarry. Violators will be punished accordingly per the law, with Mayor F. J. Swift approving the enforcement.
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F. J. Swift
Camp Blackhawk Boys Enjoy Life At Weeklong Stay
Camp life at Camp Black Hawk near Freeman Dell ranch on the Maquoketa river closes day three with boys led by M. Stapifer and Geo. G. Anderson in a cooperative, spirited camp. Twenty-eight boys, four tent leaders, and daily schedules of chores, games, swimming, and campfire foster nature appreciation, intertent competitions, and order with Tent No. 4 and Tent No. 1 as top performers.
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Camp Hawk Togeth
M. 2. Stapifer
Geo. G. Anderson
Freeman Dell Ranch
Maquoketa River
Raymond Vickerstaf
Detours on Primary Road No 2 to Guide Drivers
County Engineer Bugpy and L A Wallbrother supervise training of markers for detours caused by road improvements on Primary Road No 2. Detours route traffic via Zwingle, Lamute, Wilhelm’s corner, and Maquokets, with a southern reroute to Road No 6 and Pistt streets. Large bulletins at Main and Plate streets corner and at Zwingle guide travelers and would beat the booze fleet to Davenporters.
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Bugpy
L.a.wallbrother
Zwingle
Wilhelm's
Andrew
Maquokets
Tain
Sinds
Fox No
Main
Plate Streets
Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Earl Rimn Mery
A fine baby boy weighing 11 pounds arrived Sunday June 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Rimn Mery on Route 2.
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Earl Rimn~ Mery
Route 2
Mrs Mary Trout Godfrey Dies in Tucson Ariz
Mary Trout Godfrey, born 1867 Maquoketa, longtime Maquoketa and Chicago resident, died in Tucson Arizona on Friday June 17 after a protracted illness. She leaves a son Charles a daughter Donna Miller three brothers George W Trout Charles L and J B and a sister Mrs W J Matthias. Funeral will be from the Matthias home at ten Wednesday morning Rev J G Morgan officiating with interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
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Mary Trout-Godfrey
Tucson
Ariz
Mary Tr
Godfrey
York
Chicago
Colorado
Azzora
Charles
Donna Miller
George W. Trout
Florida
Charles L
New York
J. B
W. J. Matthias
Maquo
Keta
Matthias
J. G. Morgan
Mt. Hove
Former Jackson County Bay Named Wyoming Adjutant General
R Le Esmay, son of former Sehola residents, appointed adjutant general of Wyoming at age 25. A WWI veteran, he served with the Third Wyoming National Guard on the Mexican border and in Europe. He was wounded twice on the Argonne-Merse Front, dressed his own wounds, and returned to duty. Discharged 1919 after three years active service, he later led the Douglas American Legion Post and chaired Wyoming’s national delegation in 1919 and 1920.
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R. le Esmay
Mos. IH. Esmay
Se‘hula
Pacific Quast
Presidio
Argonne-Merse Tront
Beamg
Trent
Esmay
Douglas Post
American Legion
Wyoming
Water District
Maquokera
Legion Post of
Douglas
Jaay
Glorious Fourth Celebration Planned in Maquoketa
The 1921 Fourth of July in Maquoketa promises a record turnout with Legion and business groups uniting to stage a patriotic celebration. Events include a re creation of World War I battles at the fair grounds, a parade after dinner, and a day of sport music and merriment with a welcome from Timber City residents.
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Maquoketa
Legion
Marne
Shiloh
Fair Grounds
Bergdoll
Tts
Timber City
Road Hogs Threaten City Traffic With Booze Fleet
Citizens accuse drivers of the booze fleet of flouting laws and risking lives. They describe reckless passes and near misses, urging action as the situation disrupts ordinary street use and endangers pedestrians and motorists.
Obituary for Mrs Meda Nab Nabb of Jackson County
Mrs Meda Nab Nabb, born July 21 1878 in Galena Missouri, moved with family to Jackson County near Fulton. She married in September 1889 and was mother of seven, six living. She died after a critical illness and funeral was held at the home of Mr Dubert Gibsonvale, with Rev T E Brough officiating. Interment at Bachhorn Cemetery. Family members traveled from California and Chicago for the service.
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Meda
Meda Nabb
Galena
Jackson County
Fulton
Felten
Lovgly
Becker Hospital
Nin St Iwi
Dune
Near Reles
Dubert
Gibsonvale
T. E. Brough
Kiwanis Club Chartered in Maquoketa Evening
Maquoketa Kiwanis club members from the city business circle were chartered Thursday at Riverview Country Club. Davenport and Dubuque delegations attended. Lt Governor Schaeff presented the charter. Henry Mitchell led the board, Mayor Swift welcomed guests, and President Loose chaired the first meeting.
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Maquoketa
Kiwanis Club
Riverview Country Club
Davenport
Dujbuque
Clinton
Schaeff
Henry Mitchell
Swift
Loose
Carl Lebuhn
Ed. Kauffman
Eugene Walsh
Kiwanis
John Hynes
Hugh Stewart
Dubuque
Herman
Dick House
Bellevue Million Dollar Piano Factory Planned in Bellevue
Announcement by Mr. Johnson upon returning from Chicago details a new piano factory expansion for Jinney Johnson Piano Mig Company. The plan adds a 60 by 60 foot building with 48 000 square feet on a single floor to produce 12 250 pianos annually, featuring a progressive, motionless manufacturing system on one level.
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Bellevue
Selerbe
Jinney
Johnson Piano Mig. Company
Johnson
Chicago
Jobson
United States
Steger
Lady Breaks Arm In Fall At Home
Mrs. Leach fell while descending cellar stairs and attempted to save herself. Her right arm broke just above the wrist in the mishap and she has previously broken her left arm years ago, causing extended suffering.
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G. A. Leach
Girls Friendly Society entertains at Bowman's hall
The Girls Friendly Society of Waterloo Town will host a Thursday evening gathering at Bowman's hall on June 25. Miss Mary Cowan, president, leads hostesses Miss Verna Ripple Miss Adabelle Wing Miss Leah Blatchler Miss Marguerite Kenny and Miss Velma Crim. Mrs Frank Young departs for St Louis to meet her niece Miss Audrey Rope of Campbell Missouri. they plan to reach here Friday. Miss Hope will visit the editor’s family.
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G. F
Girls Friendly Society
Bowman's Hall
Mary Cowan
Girls Friendly Society of
Waterloo
Town
Verna Ripple
Adabelle
Wing
Leah Blatchler
Marguerite
Kenny
Velma Crim
Frank Young
St. Louis
Audrey Rope
Campbell, Mo
Hope
Noonan Hall at Garry Gwen Burned Down
A fire destroyed Noonan Hall near Curry oven store owned by Joe Noonan. Turpentine exploded during preparations for advice, damaging the hall once a popular resort. The blaze may threaten nearby properties. authorities urge caution and safety.
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Noonan
Joe Noonan
H. Gale Buelmer
Magoketa
Body of Private Raymond Markus Arrives for Burial
Relatives were informed that Private Raymond Markus, killed in action on November 1, 1915, would have his body brought to New York this week and shipped to Lamotte for burial. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William Markus and will receive a military funeral with the American Legion in charge.
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Raymond Markus
New York
Lamotte
Wm. Markus
American Legion
Maquoketa River Bathing Cautions For Safety
Citizens are urged to exercise caution as the Maquoketa river remains treacherous off stream with shifting depths. Before entering the water bathers should gauge the bottom, avoid deep water, and follow safety guidance to prevent injuries while enjoying swimming as a healthful activity.
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Maquoketa
Maquoketa River
Complaints Over Fire Limit Fireworks Salutes Disrupt City
Citizens filed complaints with city officials on Fourth of July celebrations alleging celebrants on business blocks hurled large fire crackers at cars and pedestrians below. Mayor Swift urged enforcement of laws restricting shooting explosives within fire limits as downtown festivities faced curbs.
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Care
Swift
Big Boys
Ghug
Tistie
Basinael
Fee Plant Running Artificist Controversy Sparks Public Debate
A dispute arising from the Rirchett Brothers facility and ire famin threats from months ago has eased. The plant asserts eight character portions to ensure public standard service and indicates pricing matches that of the natural product.
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Rirchett Brothers
Ball Player Injured in Caruana Incident
A ball player sustained a shoulder injury after a collision related to a game involving St Petersville and Maquokens. The second team called to Bowen’s office where the shoulder was set and made as comfortable as possible.
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Caruana
St Petersville
Maquokens
Bowen
Another Good Woman Goes to Her Reward
Emma Frances Meginnis, born January 23 1831 in Freeport Armstrong County Penn, daughter of Thomas and Frances Proctor, died Sunday morning at eleven. She married William Jace Meginnis October 3 185? and had three children Harry W. of Life? Cora Harrison Maquoketa and L Westingde Chicago, plus one grandchild Mation Harrison. Survived by two sisters Mrs W T Whitmore Corn ing Calif and Mrs T J Grindrod Delmar. A devoted home maker and W C T G worker, funeral Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. from her home, Rev BE Lang officiating. remains rest beside husband in Hope cemetery mausoleum.
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W. W. Meginnis
Emma Frances Meginnis
Thomas
Frances Proctor
Freeport
Armstrong County
Penn
William Jace Meginnis
Harry W
Lite
Cora Harrison
Maquoketa
L. Westingde
Chicago
Mation Harrison
W. T. Whitmore
Corning
Calif
T. J. Grindrod
Delmar
Meginnis
Jane
BE. A. Lang
Methodist Church
Something New Dance at Maquoketa Hurst Hotel
A couples-only dance planned for Wednesday evening at the Hurst Hotel Maquoketa features a 313 PM start with Hawkera orchestra providing music. Attendees receive Fourth of July caps as favors and punch will be served. Chaperons include Mrs W O Wrede and Dr F J Swift among others.
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Hurst Hotel
Maquoketa
Hawkera Orchestra
Zane
Maquereta
Alf
Butterworth
OW. Kromviede
F. J. Swift
Elis
Snow White Pharmacy
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