Forty Years Ago Locals Note Vacations and Visits
A miscellaneous column from Maquoketa recounts travelers in town and out, a broom brigade formation, a 15th wedding anniversary celebration with gift glassware, and several residents’ comings and goings to Okoboji, Spirit Lake, and Montana. It mentions teacher Dell Bolmes resigning to join Indian Territory service, Geo. L. Mitchell’s West trip, St Mark’s Ya entertainment, and a Knight of Pythias event.
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Armstrong and Company
Dick Fain
Charlie Collister
C. M
St.p
van Horne
Dell Bolmes
A Grammar
Magnoheia High School
Indian Territory
Onc
Geo. L. Mitchell
Carter Boys
Oxford Junction
Judith Valley
Montana
W. T. Ballard
Geo. Cravens
St. Mark's
Soya
Willis
Colorado
Will H. Johnson
Maquoketa
Blue River
Chicago Electric Light Company
Elsie Lincoln
Ft Dodge
Pell Miles
Baster
Gonservetory of Music
Center Hall
Knights of Pythias
M. E. So
Benj. A. Spencer
M. E
Chas
A. Gallagher
Gertrude
Harry Douglas
Dun and Companys
Polo
Illinois
Rees
Pruis
J. N. Collamer
Florence K. Dowell
Clinton
Mate Buffin
Thivenport
Rock Island
Milan
Mt. Carroll
Bellevue
John J. Milter
M. C. Ning
Crane
Orr Farm
Bridgeport
Mitch Whitfield
Cedar Repus
Eagie
War Merchants
Train crossing danger and village musings in Buckhorn
An odd local column recalls near tragedy at Buckhorn creamery crossing as George Newlus narrowly escapes a train. villagers share curious anecdotes about weather, nervous fits, ticks and a doctor’s light diagnosis. Collected bits touch on politics, philosophy, humor, and common wit in a fragmented, murky style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Newlus
Buckhorn Creamery Crossing
Ron
George
Married Worded By Public Auction On Farm
A local note reports the marriage of William Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson was conducted by Rev. Jackson at a farm one mile east in front of about seventy guests. The event included two mules and twelve head of cattle as part of the humorous account. The couple left yesterday for a western trip. terms were cash.
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William Smith
Lucy Anderson
Jackson
Gould bet Alotg Without It
Dear Sirs We enclose check for two dollars account of subscription to Sentinel. We couldn't get along without the old home paper. Thought sure would be it to old town for the County. Fair this fall but don't believe I can make it as we are run to deathswitch business. The big silver mines here use a world of material, which coupled with our ranch trade keeps us, ran the job all the time. With kindest regards to the Sentinel bunch, I am
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Tuckson Sentinel
Manucketa
Sentinel
Old Town
Canning and Kodak Goods Advertised Amid Misc Goods
A local ad period promotes Humphries No 29 extract for coughs and insect treatments, along with canning agents, dyes, and a Kodak camera line. It touts Eastman cameras, film, prints, and supplies, with low prices and prompt professional processing. Also advertised are hair care products, soaps, root beer, wallpaper, and household items.
Frost Crushes Kansas and Nebraska Corn Crops in 1993
Frost last Saturday swept through the region harming about forty percent of the corn. Much of the crop on low lands is unsalvageable and much of the rest will yield poor ears. The Kansas and Nebraska crop prospects are described as hopeless, with general frost damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Thos. Trout
Lake Erie
Plainsville
Ohio
Chicago
Mamie Sheltonberger
Frank Swigart
Oberlin Colle
Frank
James Woley Returne
New York
Davenport and Maquokett
Fragmentary motto echoes in noisy OCR garble
Partial readable lines hint at advice on perseverance and success framed as counsel from a family group. The text is fragmented and interspersed with nonsensical words, offering no clear event or persons beyond generic references.
Tunkins Says Speechmakers Won't Strike Over Pay
Indiana figure Tunkins argues that even generous pay cannot push a speechmaker to strike, stating such composers remain loyal to craft despite compensation.
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Jnd
Tunkins
Ind
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Eastman
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