Mrs EJ Riggs Embarks on 500 Mile San Francisco Auto Trip
Mrs EJ Riggs recounts a 500 mile journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco with Mr and Mrs Thomas. The narrative covers mountain passes, a 6000 foot summit, a near skid in icy conditions, and stops at Levee and Bakersfield as the travelers chase scenic views and moving picture country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EJ. Riggs
San Francisco
Calif
Sentinel
Thomas
L. A
Hollywood
Goodbys
Kalanenga Pass
San Sernata
Sierra Madre Mts
Sangus Valley
Tig Valley
Asong
Mts
Srith
Jake
Bakersfield
Weller
Contract for New Fire Station Awarded by City
City council awarded the contract for a new fire station to Stockham & Hancock for 1977 dollars after five bids were opened. The 16 by 60 foot one story brick and tile building will sit on the city lot east of the Frank Elsner building on West Platte Street with work slated to start around April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Kings’ Hose Company
Stockham, & Hancock
Stockham & Hancock
Paul Holm
Eeeueser
R.L. Prosser
Small Roof Fire Doused Before Fire Department Arrives
Firefighters were called to the home of George Haywood in the Third Ward Wednesday morning after sparks from the chimney started a small blaze on the roof. The blaze was extinguished with a few pails of water before the department arrived and damage was small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haywood
E Gale-Buchner
Lincoln architect Meginnis elected state AI A president
President H W Meginnis of Lincoln Nebraska was elected president of the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects at a recent Omaha University Club meeting. Meginnis, a Maquoketa native, is the son of Mrs W W Meginnis and recently earned honors as a recognized architect. Walter O Donnell travels to Davenport for Shrine degree work as Mystic Workers Thimble Bee news and Congregational Sunday school notices for Chas Bowman, Mrs Frank Myatt, and Miss Miriam Matthias cover the community event schedule with a planned cafeteria supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Meginnis
Lincoln
Nebr
American Institute of Architects
Omaha
University Club
Earuwed
Meginnis
Celsim
Maquoketa
M. H
W. W. Meginnis
Mystic Workers
Chas. Bowman
East
Prank Myatt
Congregational Sunday School
Miriam Matthias
Chas. Gallagher
Journey to California Ends in San Francisco
A traveler recounts a car trip to California, noting long mountain climbs, the flair of Toon tains, and the scenic drive to Oakland and the San Francisco ferry. The narrative closes with arriving at 3190 Fulton Street to reunite with loved ones and thanks to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freamo
California
Vaney
Studebaker
San Francisco
Oakland
Bay
Old City
Fulton Street
Pacifc
KL J. Biggs
Merchants and Press Must Co-operate to Win
An editorial urges mutual support between merchants and local press during economic adjustment. It warns that newspapers alone cannot quell unrest and calls businesses to fund advertising to keep the press strong, while the press should mobilize to reassure the community and counter pessimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Merchant
Amnmuni Eae
Great De Stik Ure strike boosts Butte mining finance
The Great Ure strike at Butte’s Forest Rose claim prompts potential closure of the Butte Ure Mining Co by March 15 as financing nears completion. About 200,000 shares offered three weeks ago have shrunk to under 50,000 with 15,000 held by an investor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butter and Western Mining Company
Forest Rose
Fordson Day Event Promises Power Farming Tips
Very important Fordson Day is set for Monday March 7 at the armory. Attendees will view the latest power farming methods, with a strong staff of speakers, educational movies, and entertaining segments beginning at 10:00 a.m. All rural and town folk are urged to attend.
PLEO Elect Officers At Monday Meeting
At the meeting of the PLEO society hosted by Mrs. H Gale Buckner the following officers were elected for the new year Ed Luckiesh president Frank Haight vice president F E Thomas recording secretary C C Gallaghercorresponding secretary Ett Mitchell treasurer Cecelia Belden chaplain Mrs Gale Buckner guard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gale Buckner
Ed. Luckiesh
Frank Haight
F. E. Thomas
Record Ser
C.C. Gallagher
Cor
Ett Mitchel—Treas
Mix
Cecelia
Belden
Gale Buchner
Guand
Local residents host visiting relatives and guests
Mrs Alvin H Krumviede of Preston hosted a Makquoketa visitor on Thursday Gene Mohr visited Sabula for a few days with his parents and Mesdames Guy Anderson and J El Hofatrom will be hostesses this evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin H. Krumviede
Preston
Maquoketa
Gene Mohr
Sabula
Mesdames
Guy Anderson
J.el Hofatrom
Hoateses
High School Beats Lyonslash in Friday Basketball
The high school boys defeated Lyonslash Friday by Ti to 28 as substitutes in the second half kept the pace. The home team’s defense limited Lyonslash’s scoring while visitors threw well despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyonslash
Grand Mound
Mirizas Mattthias
Muriel Hess
Beautiful Home Sold to C L McGlellan on South Eliza
C L McGlellan has completed two years for the purchase of the handsome residence of Mr L B Carton on South Eliza Street. The home is described as one of the most beautiful and modern in the city and McGlellan will take possession in about two weeks after $9500 was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McGlellan
L. B. Carton
South Eliza Street
Zoli
Marriage of Local Residents Sealed by Justice Ralston
Justice James Ralston performed two wedding ceremonies this week. On Tuesday March first he joined the wife of Lee Jones of Andrew with Miss Edith Armstrong of Maquoketa. On Wednesday March second he united Eugene Graves and Miss Jessie Courtland of Maquoketa. The couples plan to pursue farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ralston
Lee Jones
Andrew
Edith Armstrong
Maquoketa
Justice Ralston
Eugene Graves
Jessie Courtland
Jackson County Map Sale Features War Maps and Township Lines
Jackson County colored maps offered mounted on canvas with battlefield style designs. Former price listed as 225 dollars each, discount sale declared as lasting while stocks hold, advertised by Sageson Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Sageson Sentinel
Hon William Graham Celebrated At 90 For Lifelong Legal Service
Dubuque attorney Hon William Graham, age ninety, oldest practicing lawyer in Iowa, marked his birthday amid tributes from friends across Eastern Iowa. He has practiced law for sixty four years and is highly regarded in Jackson and Dubuque counties. A banquet was held, birthday cakes appeared, and residents called to convey congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Graham
Dubuque
Iowa
Guess
Graham
Jackson
J. C. Murray
Champ Clark Dies in Washington D C After Long Career
Missouri statesman Champ Clark died Wednesday in his Washington apartment near the Capitol ending a 25 year career as a leading national figure. He remained House minority leader until ten days before his death and was near the 1921 Democratic presidential nomination. Formal memorials will be held in Congress Saturday with funeral plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
Washington
Capitol
House of Representatives
Congress
Thrane
Alton Packard praised as top Chautauqua performer
The DeKalb and Benton Harbor notices laud cartoonist Alton Packard for his humor and artistry on the Chautauqua platform. Reviews from multiple papers in 1919 and 1979 praise his versatility, memorable numbers, and lasting impression, with upcoming performances noted and local travel updates included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Packard
Packkard
Altay Packard
Benton Harbor
New Drum
Dismissal in Iowa assault case over venue change
The State of Iowa v G R Callahan saw the trial set for Wednesday afternoon but halted after counsel won a venue change. The case, linked to an alleged assault on Vera Leonhard near Sebula, ended with the county attorney dismissing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
G. R. Callahan
C. L. Ely
R. Callahan
Thomas
Ely
Sebula
Vera Leonhard
Wales
St Donatus Blacksmith LeCoute Dies After Operation
St Donatus resident LeCoute a longtime blacksmith died at Mercy hospital Dubuque Saturday morning after an operation for a growth. Born in Amesburg Canton Marsh Luxemburg about 70 years ago he came to the United States in 1882 and settled in St Donatus. He married Elizabeth Didie in 1888 and they had eight children, eight died in infancy. Survived by wife and children John Dubuque Josephine Ambrosy St Donatus Matt Davis Bellevue Peter Christian and Alois all of St Donatus. Funeral at St Donatus Catholic Church with Rev P Wallaster officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeCoute
St. Donatus
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Amesburg
Canton Marsh
Luxemburg
Europe
Thej
Bonefas
I Business
Elizabeth Didie
John
Josephine Ambrosy
Matt Davis
Bellevue
Peter
Christian
Alois
le Conte
St. Donatus Catholic Church
Wallaster
Belleveue Kersh
Regular W.RC Meeting Highlights Community Aid
About 140 members attended the W.R.C meeting with ten new members admitted. Mrs Ortelle and her two children received ten dollars from the Child Welfare Committee. A charity shower for the Ortelles is planned for March 4. Mrs Ortello lost her home and belongings in a recent fire. Various local social notes mention visits, guild events, and a food sale at St Mark's Guild studio, plus travel and family concerns among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.rc
Oreer
Ortelle
F Tvo
Rome
Ortello
Nelson McGinnis
Beard
Misa Magnostic
Newitt
K. Ts
Harry Fischer
Andersen
St Mark's Guild
Will Cundill
Walter Brown
Charlie Niggs
Aries
Hamburg
Germany
B. $. Boyle
Monmouth
Til
Co Pine
Lyceum Course by Alton Packerd At Pastime Theatre
High School notes preview an oral Lyceum number by Alton Packerd at the Pastime Theatre next Tuesday evening. The program starts at eight o'clock on Wednesday March 2 with several surprises planned for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Packard
Lyceum
Stanek & Luckiesh
Lyceun
Alton Packerd
Fen Pretty
Raab
Margaree Fllis
Miriam Mar
Springville
Herbert Miller
Ti Spinh
Cecil Dutton
Cecil
Born to Charies and Pearl Rel Saturday
A newborn child named in a brief family notice born on Saturday February 28 to Charies and Pearl Rel. The tidbit notes a fine ten-poned hugby bey as a readable fragment of the original item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charies and
Pearl Rel
Hugby Bey
For Sale 4 Cylinder 4 Passenger Car Advertised
Classified note offers a four cylinder four passenger car in first class mechanical condition with paint described as extra good. Mentions Overland Touring car purchased from Steve's Auto Sales Company and a late message to Mrs WLK Hurst and Miss Haze Hurst returning Wednesday evening in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Aut Sales Company
Wlk, Hurst
Haze’ Hurst
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City
Walter O'Dommell
Davenport
de Stik
March T
Pleo's Elect
K. P's
K. P
Olympic Theatre
Knights of Pythias
New York City
Jim Buchner
Wilneis
James Whiting
Louise Ellis
Opal Crabb Paul
BB. Thomas
Mademoiselle Tickletoesky
Paramount Prancers
New New York
High School
Lyons
Seth Milestone
Winstom-Salem
Chautauqua
Columbus Gal
Columbia
S. C
Charleston
St Jg
Post
Ed. Harris
West Liberty
Eliiece
Clifford Benger
Arlington
Bentley
Bent
Ley
Monte, Oy
St Donatus
Sally Carstensen
Milford
Harry J. Hurst
Revo
E. A. Lang
Monticello
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