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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
5
An appeal urges Maquoketa business leaders to form a local Rotary Club to unite merchants, share ideas, and boost the city economy. It praises Rotary meetings for equal standing, proposes a central meeting room, and argues newspapers should support local advertising to strengthen the community.
The proposed railroads bill would let the President settle all questions including compensation and allocate 20 million dollars for this purpose. It guarantees a standard return to carriers for six months after federal control ends and creates a 300 million dollar fund for new loans to carriers. It sets up a non compulsory railroad labor board and mechanisms for amicable rate settlements. It requires the ICC to fix rates to yield 74.2 percent return on public property. It requires excess profits to be split between a reserve fund and a general fund to support further loans. It authorizes ICC to regulate railroad securities and increases ICC board size and salaries.
Mr A P Dutton and Mr George L Hoffman of the Block Service Company of Muscatine arrived to finalize plans for taking over the Rutenbeck and Barker coal yard opposite the GML and STP stockyards. They outline alterations, including a modern automatic coal handling device, and promise to distribute high grade coal, sand, gravel, crushed stone, lime, cement, brick and tile with no service disruption during the transition. The firm plans coal distribution yards in 100 or more Iowa towns under central management with direct property links to ensure steady supply and vows to serve patrons with current fuels and building materials.
Last Thursday at 11 30 p.m. a blaze gutted the residence of Anthony Lehnertz in Lamotte, with a faulty chimney blamed. The family escaped with little clothing as upper rooms burned, lower rooms saved but contents damaged. No insurance. Insurg with HE. Gale Buchner Maquo ketu. Better be safe than sorry.
Dubuque street cars stood still Tuesday as workers struck over pay and conditions. Despite union appeals to accept a compromise, the men initiated a walkout. The public responded calmly and authorities organized emergency measures to manage the disruption.
The Last Nation Legion, now with a Post of American Legion, completed its organization last week. Elected for the coming year: Commander G Ruten, Adjutant Chas Ruten, Post Treasurer Paul Zent Phelps, Vice Commander James Arch, Post Historian W H Balster, Master of Arms Carl Jansen. About twenty members attended a lively session with Atty. Thomas of Maquoketa assisting in finishing the setup.
Farmers advertise to buy or sell good general pure bred horses and mules at Brown and Gave Sale Barn on Olive Street. Steve is reachable by phone or in person. Henry Selbermann of Preston visited Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Nieman of Spragueville transacted business here Tuesday. Fred Loits left for Preston Tuesday to visit friends and relatives. Albert Edwards, son of Eli Edwards, returned from Kalispell Montana much improved. W F U ladies plan regular meeting March 16 at 2 30 pm at Miss Elizabeth Wilson's home on West Pine Street. Mrs J E Souiers has left St Petersburg Florida for Jacksonville Florida then homeward with Levi Keck. Rev J G Morgen due today from Aberde Wales. his Atlantic crossing landed in New York Tuesday.
Mared Harvey Banks married Zetba C Saunder on Tuesday March 2 at 4 pm in the Methodist Parsonage with Rev J Kidder officiating. The bride wore alicewise silk messaline. Groom from Morrison Tennessee, resident near Lost Nation, U S Army enlistment 1919, stationed at Camp Vail Nid, 15th Service Co S.C. Wishing them a happy life. Within three days three Ernst family members near Bellevue died, Mrs Ern died Feb 20, a daughter age 13. and Conred Ernst died the following Monday.
Deputy treasurer Albert Day notes a misread paragraph warning car owners about prohibitions on buying second hand or used automobiles without a proper certificate of registration and transfer. The error carries penalties up to five years in prison or fines up to one thousand dollars, with enforcement by state and local officers.
Businessmen are urged to inspect a sample line of 1921 calendars wall pockets tam blotters and other advertising novelties. The Metropolitan Wig and Importing Co claims to be the largest house of its kind in America and offers savings by ordering directly rather than paying a traveling salesperson.
The death of Ed dotinson and Mrs. dotinsons little daughter in Sabu rd follows an accident where a pot of boiling coffee spilled on the child. The tragedy shocks the family and community. Other notes include village residents visiting, travel news, and local advertising concerns.
Washington reports confirm President Wilson will not seek reelection. Democratic contenders include William McAdoo, praised for his treasury tenure, and General Palmer, each with solid followings. Republicans worry about a possible party split ahead of the June convention, which could force a divisive outcome at the polls.
Mrs. Henry Busch Jr died Thursday at 12:05 AM from influenza complications at her home on West Platt Street. She was 29 and survived by her mother Mrs. Annie Peterson a brother John Peterson a son Lawrence and an adopted boy John. Husband deceased. funeral arrangements pending.
Mr and Mrs Robert Pontsier of Route 3 announce the birth of a baby girl on Tuesday March 2. Mr and Mrs Daniel Doty welcome a baby boy born Tuesday March 22, with Mr and Mrs Russell Miller of Route 3 hosting a welcome gathering Friday.
The Baptist Church will hear Dr A Smith preach on Sin next Sunday morning and the evening sermon will address the Devil after the sparring sermon. Members are urged to attend. Various local residents travel, visit relatives, or attend events in Cedar Rapids Town City and Joinerville as well as Chicago for medical care and visits.
The board of supervisors met Wednesday with business planned for the March term on the 23rd. Deputy Clerk Seda is ill but not seriously. Auto license clerks report 439 licenses issued with no plates yet due to state shortages. 2935 cars registered to date. 24 transfers since December 17. Auditor reports 135 deeds transferred in February, vs 63 last year. Mrs John Jones aided in Recorder's office during Emma Weber's absence. Over 500 instruments filed so far this year. Charley Lindeman predicts 1009 by Saturday night. Supt Stoddard notes activity on rural eighth grade exam papers. 149 pupils submitted. Court Reporter Whitaker leaves for Des Moines to spend Sunday with family.
Word reached friends in Bellevue of the death of Mrs. A L Simpson a former Bellevue resident. She died from injuries received when a train she was riding stopped suddenly and she was thrown from her seat. Her home had been in Chicago for years and she was spending the winter in California.
Local advert sees Steve's Auto Sales announce a March ad series while promising a large spring car stock. Owner notes cars will be hard to get soon and predicts strong summer demand for motor trade. Residents and visitors, including Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Kennedy, are mentioned in routine social notes.
The people of our city were startled Tuesday evening when news spread that Mrs. Al. I. Staack had died at her Second Ward home after a brief illness. A devoted wife and mother, she helped others with motherly kindness, leaving a void in the community. Her daughter Miss Agnes was recovering from a hospital operation and could not bid her farewell. Antje Holst Staack, born 1849 in Schleswig Holstein, came to America in 1878 and moved to Maquoketa in 1873. Survived by husband H. J. Staack and son Hugo, with Agnes also in the city but ill, and many friends. The funeral will be held at two this afternoon with interment at Hope Cemetery.
Obituary for Joh Regabine, aged 89, born in Abita, married to Mary Schroeder in 1859, with three surviving children and several grandchildren. Emigrated to America in 1864, settled near Maquoketa, lifelong Lutheran, valued home and family. Funeral set for March 6 at 1 p.m. at South Main Street home, burial at Union church cemetery. Other local notes include residents shopping, moving, and Dr L B Carson’s hospital incident.
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