Daredevil stunts thrill Davenport crowd at Mississipp Valley Fair
Miss Law and understudy Pony James stage a series of perilous aerial maneuvers during a Mississipp Valley fair event in Davenport. James jumps between a racing auto and a plane, hanging from a dangling ladder and performing feats as the aircraft climbs and returns to earth amid cheering spectators.
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Sh Law
Davenport -Wedneses
Miss Law
Curtis
Verne
Treat Os Sit
Ponie James
Chicago
James
Lampkin
Lieutenant Treat
Dare Devil
Booze car misroutes to depot arouses town chatter
In Dry Od towa on Wednesday morning a booze car strayed from its trail and halted before the depot. Residents mistook it for a drink stop but learned a flat tire forced the halt. A Ford touring car offered directions and a drink, while the driver sought the way out of town amid good-humored banter.
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LaMotte News
Local column notes odd tales and church visit antics
A rambling village column reports Ellick Helwanger attending church amid gossip, a Saturday haircuts delay, and a rumor of Ralick Helwanger courting the jailer’s daughter. It cites a debate at Rosedale on what good arguments do, plus humorous quips about mules, knot holes, and the Tit Peddler delivering mustard plasters.
Preaching Planned at Hog Ford Church Next Sunday
A large crowd is anticipated at Hog Ford church next Sunday as plans were made to wait until the man died before the sick person receives care. No collection will be taken during the service.
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Hog Ford
Preston Election For Consolidated School Question
Lively interest surrounds Thursday's vote on establishing a consolidated school at Preston. The proposed district spans Jackson and Clinton counties with divided sentiment. Supporters cite superior educational advantages and efficiency and hope the measure passes decisively.
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Preston
Jackson
Clinton
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Maquoketa Resident
Sharp back pains signal weak kidneys and frequent urine issues. A Maquoketa resident credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief after lumbago, noting two boxes restored function and no further trouble. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N.Y.partial text
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Maquoketa
Dean
Wm. Carroll
Apple St
Doan
Broxam & Hinckley
Maquoketa Loses After Shaky Charlotte Rally
Charlotte defeats Maquoketa five to three as an eight error inning sinks the visitors. Morissey pitched well for Charlotte with nine strikeouts while Hawkins struggled after late relief. Key moments include Petersen’s three bagger and a costly eighth inning miscue spree that turned the game, with Maquoketa taking a 3-2 lead in the third before Charlotte answered.
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Maquoketa
Charlotte
Hawkins
Clinton
Morissey
Davenport
O. Petersen
Weston
Troy
Lang
Hanson
Scott
Franks
Peterson
Crosson
Monahan
Crossons
Oxford Jct
Peterville
Charlotte Abrh
Igis Troy
V. Petersen
Lf. Ord
Petersen
Bailey
Carson
K. Scott
Weaton
Brinker
Routenbeck
Notice To Contractors Sealed Proposals For Maquoketa Sewers
Notice to contractors sealed proposals will be received by the City Manager until six o clock P M Monday June 27 1921 for constructing sewer extensions in Maquoketa Iowa on South Matteson Avenue from Locust to five hundred feet south and on South Third Street from Judson to four hundred fifty feet south Eight inch vitrified pipe to be used with brick manholes city to supply covers and rings Detailed information available on request Right to reject any or all bids preserved Mrs Harry Grapengeter and daughter Ruth of St Louis and husband and father s brother Bob the Florist attended the Shriners convention at Des Moines Davenport and Chicago departure Tuesday Spanish beer wind drinkers description in this piece odd wording appears in the text
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Maquoketa Ta
Matteson Avenue
Locust Street
South Third Street
Judson Street
Harry Grapengeter
Ruth
St. Louis
Dee Moines
Iather
Bob
Davenport
Chicago
Grapengeter
New Mission Theatre
Buiting Trades Strike In Tri Cities Settled
The three months old strike of building trades in the tri cities ended Friday with signed agreements at Rock Island. Two craft settlements reduce wages by about 2 4216 cents per hour or $1 per day, ending the major work since April 1. Electricians painters and plasterers did not sign. A board of arbitration will settle future differences. The settlement cuts the master builders’ demands by about half.
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Tri-Cities
Rock Island
Siets
Board of Arbitration For Settlement
Horse Shoe Controversy Swirls Over 41 vs 40 Feet
Des Moines June 14. The Davis versus Taylor case over a four hundred dollar purse from a horse shoe contest pits C C Davis of Columbus against G W Taylor, with national champion Frank Jackson as witness. The dispute centers on whether pegs stood 41 feet apart, not 40 as per regulations. Davis claims stakes were moved after he placed them, while Jackson supports the 41 foot arrangement. Polk County Horse Shoe association members fear a taint on the sport and rumors of gambling arrests arise as the municipal court hears the matter.
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Des Moines
C. C. Davis
Columbus
Frank Jackson
Kellerton
G. W. Taylor
Taylor
Davis
Jackson
Towa
Polk County Horse Shoe Pitching Association
James McKeon
Polk County Association
Polk County
W. E. Robb
Tourists in Evidence on Maquoketa Itinerary
Tourists in Maquoketa appear on many itineraries this season with cars and motorcycles and camping gear. They travel to Wisconsin and Minnesota beauty spots or wander without a fixed destination, camping wherever night finds them and calling no single place home.
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Maquoketa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pair Charged After Clinton Shooting Incident
John Freyer and Mabel Dean were arrested at 219 Fourteenth Avenue Clinton at 2 45 Friday morning on charges of statutory offences and false drawing or uttering checks. Night Captain Oster and Officer Hollin made the arrest after locating the couple. The pair had been tied to a shooting affray earlier, in which Dean’s husband William Dean was involved. Dean received a six month county jail sentence and is still serving.
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John Freyer
Mabel Dean
Fourteenth Avenue
Clinton
Oster
Hollin
Freyer
Dean
William Dean
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O. K
Ralick Helwanger
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Sepulcher
Nott Nims
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Deaker
Pata
Gellioy
Aleves Gulons
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the Shop
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