Revival at Baptist Church Draws Large Congregation
The Revval at the Baptist Church fills both morning and evening services under Rev L E Brough with A H Lorch and I Elgin Brough on program. Evening talks urge personal purity and readiness for eternity as subjects include Gods First Question Now Don’t Be Surprised and You Can’t Get E Look In.
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The
Baptist Church
L. E. Brough
A. H Lorch
I. Elgin Brough
Ma- Afoketa
House Fire Destroys Farm Residence on Military Road
A large and substantial farm residence belonging to J L McBride between Anamosa and Montville was destroyed by fire last Monday afternoon. McBride was inside but unaware the blaze started on the roof until it had gained headway. A spark from the chimney may have landed on dry leaves.
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JL. McBride
Anamosa
Montiveli
Mr. McBride
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Appeals to Maquoketa Readers
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney symptoms. It includes endorsements by J. A. Matthews of Maquoketa and a general claim that the product strengthens kidneys. Price listed as 0, with distribution by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo.
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Hean
Dean’s
Dean
Mr. Matthews
Foster-Milburn Co
Misrs
Buffalo
N.Y
Neighbors Aid McBride Family After Blaze Damages Home
Rescue efforts described as neighbors aiding Mr. McBride and his son in saving the household goods. Newer papers were lost in an upstairs room while Liberty Bonds were secured in a bank. Some CDs and insurance policies burned, but duplicates will be issued. Only the stout chimney remained standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McBride
Savine
Insurance Ad Teases Home Protection in Anamosa Journal
Anamosa Journal promotion warns homeowners may be next to require insurance urging readers to insure with H. Gale Buchner of Maquoketa for safer protection.
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Anamosa Journal
H. Gale Buchner
Maquoketa
Go To Church Sunday Invite and schedule
Announcement invites attendance at Go Toes Sunday with morning services including Sunday school at 10:00 and public worship at 11:00 the following Sabbath. Notes prayer meeting Thursdays and a Ladies meeting in Clinton with a Foreign Missions talk. District organizer events set for March 9 and a group meeting in Muquoketa on March Sth. Rev. E R Kildew oversees activities.
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Thomas Jefferson
F. W. Hicks
Clinton
Muquoketa
E.R. Kildew
St Mark’s Notes Confirm Class and Bible School Growth
Episcopal Church notes report a class of three at St. Mark’s church Friday evening and a Bible school opening Saturday afternoon with eight attendees. Services are planned for Wednesday at 7 30 with a self examination lesson on the ten commandments. A prayer and meditation on the 23rd Psalm is set for Friday at 5. Charles Butterfield, longtime Dewitt resident, died Sunday afternoon from pneumonia.
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Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Church
Bible School
High School Notes on New Vocational Guidance Course
The school adds a vocational guidance class with 18 boys meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 15 under Mr Halliburton. The aim is to teach trades and professions to help students avoid mismatches. Washington birthday program featured songs and a talk by Rev Brough linking Washington and Lincoln on unity and justice. Debating results show Magouketas ahead, Waverly and Charles City outcomes. Coughs and colds urge prompt preventive measures and a letter endorses Foleys Honey and Tar from Holy Name Convent San Antonio Frs.
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Halliburton
Washington
Brough
George Washington
Lincoln
Lincsin
Independence
Maguoketa
YY. W. Ward
Coe College
A. E. Keiber
Davenport
E. A. Shaw
Cedar Rapids High Scool
Waverly
Charles City
Muquoketa
Jows
Beredictine Sisters
Holy Name Convent
San Antonio
Frs
Foley
bene‘Gaal, Sond
Revolutionary War Documents from Maquoketa Show British War Roles
Emerson Wray’s discovery includes muster rolls from 1773 and 1775, letters on troop movements, orders by John Andre for cannons and cartridges, and an itemized list of light-brass ordnance from Camden. The bundle also contains a 1800 Franklin’s Head newspaper and a Webster’s Almanack 1818 with old remedies and ads.
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Emerson Wray
New York State
George Wray
Frazer
Mentons
John Andres
Maj
Andre
John Andre
Adj
Traille
Maj. ‘Artillery
James Island
Ft. Johnson
Camden
Carl Cornwallis
Franklin's Head
N.Y
Adam Keeling
Troy
Esaias Warren & Co
Nova Scotia
Trey
Wray
Legion Post Honors Gift to Viet Nam Veteran Club
Legion Post enriches meeting with a Viet Nam era gift of a beautiful vela and thirty records donated by the Comfy-Kit Committee, highlighting wartime service. Committee members include Mrs A J House chairwoman Mrs E Maceirthur Mrs John Glaha Mrs D T Cravens Fred Meinhardt Will Cundill John Dallagher and Wm Spurs. The presentation surprised Commander Rankin and was followed by a short concert and a vote to include the committee on the Honor Roll.
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Timuer Guy Post
American Legion
Vietrala
A. J. House
E. Maceirthur
John Glaha
D. T' Cravens
Fred Meinhardt
Will Cun’ Dill
John Dallagher
Wm. Spurs
Publicity Director Seeks Report on Wartime Donations
A. Brackett, Publicity Director, requests a comprehensive accounting of funds originally subscribed for service members. He asks to know the total monies advanced through all channels and urges a clear idea of how donations have been allocated during the wartime effort.
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Brackett
We Did Our Best Des Moines Campaign Letter
A 1921 Des Moines letter from F C Young Chairman of Jackson County Maquoketa notes a balance above $2,000 and informs that shipping literature will close after month start. Monies may be received by a local cashier or sent to Homer A Miller, Iowa National Bank Treasurer, with thanks for cooperation.
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Des Moines
F.C. Young
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Homer A. Miller
Iowa National Bank
Truth Not Always Supreme Says Jud Tunking
In a playful misquote the speaker muses that honesty can be bent like a joke. The quip hints at skepticism toward absolute truth and invites readers to ponder the value of candor in everyday life.
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Jud Tunking
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Orpheum
William Fox
William Farnum
Kaskade
Philco
Bettey
Philadelphia
Preston & Lewis
Maquoketa, Iowa
Charming
North Second Street
Carl Jessen
Maqueketa, Ja
Charles Butterfield
Dewitt
Snow White Pharmacy
Harrison & Sons
Harrison
Iowa
Maquoketa Auto Parts Co
East Pleasant Street
C. H. Silver
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