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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
5
The note urges rural districts near Olin to unite into a consolidated school, citing a growing number of petitions and the potential for cost savings. Boundary details remain undecided as other districts may join. The piece predicts near universality of consolidation and urges action before it’s too late.
Professor Dudley notes thrifty public schools with 462 average attendance. Stained glass and interior work at the Congregational church appear fine. Band of Hope formed with 240 children. officers elected include Grace Wilbur as President and Cad Collamer as Vice President. Multiple marriages announced. duck and squirrel hunting popular. printers’ layoff highlighted. Local notices mention residences nearing completion, a Beloved wife’s obituary, and Edison phonography on display. Market prices include lard at 6 cents per pound and hogs at 2.50–2.60.
Death reported for Dr D R Bann due to injuries from a broken leg and amputation. Sabula monthly hogs total 18 000 in November, up from 1990. Marriage announced for N J Rankin and Maggie Elkin. Public bids invited for US mail routes with multiple town pairs. routes extend to Feb 1 1879.
Harold Bell Wright novel The Eyes of the World is brought to a nine reel motion picture at the New Orpheum theatre on July 1 and 2. The cliff fight between King and Rdge is highlighted as the major climax with a symphonic score cueing each mood. Wright aided production and the author appears in a workshop scene before the film.
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