Sentinel's birthday plea for local newspaper support
The Jackson Sentinel recalls its 65th birthday, urging readers and especially business and professional men to fund and back the local newspaper. It argues newspapers are civic assets, linking advertising to town growth, and calls for continued patronage to sustain community journalism and public institutions.
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Sentinél
Tittle Timber City
Jackson Sentinel
Incubus
Comenrciat Club
Ture
Maquaketa
Sentinel
June wedding at Reformed church parsonage
Miss Norma Millee and William Henry Brodersen wed in a nun ceremony at the Reformed church parsonage conducted by Rev. D F Boomershine. Attendants included brother Frank Miler. The bride is a Miller daughter and wore georgette crepe with beaded trim. groom is son of Jerry Brodersen of Maquoketa. They will live four miles west of Maquoketa after July 10.
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Reformed Church
Norma Millee
William Henry Broderaen
D. F. Boomershine
Frank Miler
2Nd
W. K. Miller
Geoonr
Jerry Brodersen
Maquoketa
Battle of Bunker Hill and the Boston Siege Highlight
A historical account recalls the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill near Boston, describing American troops repelling British assaults, the first fatality, and the broader context of the siege. It notes the British losses and the mobilization of forces, underscoring Bunker Hill as a pivotal prelude to the Revolutionary War.
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Bunker, Hill
Lipile
Boston
Ori ‘Ders
Aaubaltern
Prescott
Bunker Hgt
Butte
Herte
Waterloo
Don’t Get Grouchy About This Paper
A local editorial urges readers not to quit the paper over disagreements. It argues readers should take what they like, ignore the rest, and recognize the editor aims to publish a paper that stands up for the town, county, and country.
Endorsement for Road Paving in Cerro Goray County
Cerro Goray County in Towa voted yes yesterday to pave its primary road system by a large majority. The bond question also carried strongly. The county already had a paved road between Mason City and Clear Lake. Read the Want Ads.
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Cerro Goray
Nurse
Towa
Mason City
Clear Lake
British Assault at Bunker Hill Forces Colonial Fortifications
In the afternoon actions around Charlestown and Dorchester Heights, American and British forces clash as Prescott holds the redoubt. British columns press under heat and fire, American sharpshooters cut down officers, and New Hampshire reinforcements under John Stack race to the front amid heavy casualties.
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Arbor
Prescott
John Stack
New Hampshire
Charlestown Neck
Muscatine to Build $3 Million Packing Plant
Muscatine is moving to organize the Muscatine Packing Company with an $8,000,000 capitalization. The plant aims to employ 790 to 1,000 workers, with Thomas Armour of Chicago as president and general manager. Chay H. Ferguson leads the organization, asserting independence from other national packing firms. Mayor Treasurer Robert S. McNutt has accepted the treasurership, citing a solid foundation. The 41-acre site, formerly South Muscatine Lumber Co., will host a state-of-the-art facility with daily capacity for 2,000 hogs, 200 cattle, and 500 sheep. Stock has been authorized and is being marketed with $100 par value for preferred and $20 for common.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Packing Company
Thomas_ Armour
Chicago
Chay H. Ferguson
Frm
Robert S. McNutt
Southeastern Tow
South Muscatine Lumber Co
State Department of Town
Poor Mixers of Charlotte Amalie Chamorros and Cha-Chas
Mar'ine observers describe the Cha-Chas of Charlotte Amalie as poor mixers who reject mingling with outsiders and aim to live isolated lives on the harbor’s west side. They are said to be hard workers, fishermen and hat weavers, with origins claimed in Dutch and French Leeward Islands.
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Guam
Virgin
Leeward Fylands
Ies
Storm Hits Dubuque Area During Severe Monday Night
A severe storm struck Dubuque and nearby areas at about 11 o'clock Monday night. Lightning damaged several barns and outbuildings, streetcar service halted for nearly an hour, and water flooded some areas. Trees and power lines were blown down and trains were delayed. No fatalities were reported, and about two inches of rain fell in thirty minutes.
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Dubuque
Jackson County Red Cross Special Notice and Civil War Era Battle
The Jackson County Red Cross appeals for dressed chick sens for soldiers and sailors. A July 4th river event granted leave at Hansen's Cold Storage Island Tuesday or Wednesday. British lines broke, Americans retreated after exhausting powder. Prescott ordered retreat as casualties mounted including Warren, a popular feeder.
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Jackson County
The
Red Cross
Hansen's
Maquoketa Pair Weds in Clinton Home Ceremony
Miss Clara Greve becomes bride of John Odgers at the home of the bride's parents in Clinton. Rev J S Leamex officiated. attendants were the bride's sister and her husband. The couple will reside on Prospect street Maquoketa. Friends extend congratulations and wish happiness and prosperity.
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Maquoketa
Tah
Clinton
Tun
H. Greve
Clara
John Odgers
Hansen Produce Co
Jenn
Prospect Street
Prominent Resident A. S. Birkely Dies After Illness
A. S. Birkely, longtime Ames resident and former drug and grocery partner with Dr. A. M. Avery, died Thursday morning after a brief illness. Survived by wife, two daughters Helen Bender of Ames and Myrtle at home, brother William of Harlan, Iowa, and sisters Jing Kennedy of Springville and Mrs Geo Evans of Marian. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
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A. S. Birkely
Toad Church
Fairfield Township
Spragueville
A.M. Avery
Helen Bender
Ames
Miss
Myrtle
William
Harlan
Jing. RL Kennedy
Springville
Geo. Evans
Marian
Fire destroys Fulton home in Maquoketa area
The Fulton home of Jack Thompson burned Tuesday afternoon after a stove fire started in a store when Mrs Thompson stepped outside. The blaze spread quickly, saving little of the contents. Mr Thompson is in poor health and the family of five faces a severe loss. Nearby residents Gale Bochner and Lyman Te Bochner from Maquoketa were mentioned.
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Fulton
Jack Thompson
Local Buyer Acquires Nearby Farms Near Delmar
Alison near Nashville closed a deal to buy a 120 acre Emma Clark farm and a seven acre adjoining property. The purchase follows Bays Fine’s acquisition of a 7.0 acre tract, giving Allison a total holding of about 120 acres and securing a single, equal-sized tract.
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George
Alison
Nashville
Onner
Delmar
Woods subjected to operation at Cottage hospital
Submits to Operation Glywe woods tram Route 1 asmit ted to an operation Wednesday at the Cottage hospital. Mr. Woods has suffered several at tacks of appendicitis the last one be ing very severe an operation deemed visiable Drs Loose and Ristine were the operating surgeots The patient is doing as well as can be expected The P FE society will hold their id gummer pietic this evening in honor of Mes Geo Sidel of Delmar
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Glywe Woods
Cottage Hospital
Woods
P. FE
Rowen
Mes. Geo. Sidel
Delmar
Nearer and Nearer the Biggest Fourth of July Celebration
Maquoketa prepares for a large Fourth of July event with a full day and evening program at the fair grounds. A band concert on Main Street, extended parade, and auto bus service to assist attendance are planned. City council mandates licenses for passenger service and notes local businesses closing to support festivities.
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Maquoketh
Fair Grounds
Main Street
Geisler
Kromviede Clotes
Tomer
Doliar
Nie
Aepu
Kaiser
Hohenzollert
Notice for organizing American Legion Post meeting
Soldiers and sailors of the World War are asked to meet at the G A.EK half Tuesday evening July 1 at 330 for starting a Post of the American Legion in this city. Arrangements will be made for July ati snakes. Short meeting. J OU Popelar Post Commander.
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American Legion
Joly Ati
J. OU
Popelar
Memorial Monday Service for A. W. Drions Woman's Relief Corps No 25
The A W Drions Woman's Relief Corps No 25 will observe Memorial Monday on June 30 at 3 p.m. in the G A R hall. All members urged to attend and bring flowers. Spokane visitors include Miss Milinda Glahn and Mrs Schumaker. Se lard Minnesota residents E G Beeson and family plan a visit with Mr and Mrs Wesnex in Clinton. Lee Hamilton buys half interest in West Pratt Street barber shop. Clary J Hamilton to run shop. Lea J Brown and wife to move to Ohio for government work. Rean returns from overseas.
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E.G. Beeson
Selard
Minn
E K. Wesnex
Lee Hamilton
West Pratt Street
Henry Salford
Clary J& Hamilton
Lea J. Brown
Rock Island
Ohio
Brown
Rean
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