Immortality film thrills Maquoketa audiences
An open letter proclaims the film Immortality cost over half a million to produce and drew packed houses in Paris New York and Chicago. In Maquoketa the movie is booked for two days, despite tremendous expense for a city-sized venture, with strong support from clergy and schools and widespread praise from critics and fans.
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Paris
New York
Chicago
Burch
Protestant Episcopal Church
Maquoketa
Pastor Departs Sugar Creek Parish After Five Years
Rev. Father B. J. Decker, who led Sugar Creek parish for five years and three months, will preach his last sermon Sunday before being removed to Keota, Iowa to take charge of the parish there. The move surprised the town, with Decker widely liked and the community saddened by his departure.
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Sugar Creek Parish
B. J. Decker
Sugar Creek
Father Decker
Sugar Creekk
Keota
Preston Times
Sewer System for Last Nation Contract Signed
At a special town council meeting held Wednesday evening last week the Mayor was instructed to sign a contract with the Currie Engineering Co of Webster City to install a sewer system in Last Nation. Surveyors have been busy all week and work may begin at an early date.
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Currie Engineering Co
Webster City
Last Nation
Clinton Physician Found Dead Under Suspicion of Overdose
Clinton physician Dr C C Lambert was found dead in his office around 5 o clock Thursday evening. Authorities believe a sedative overdose caused the death. Lambert, 40 years old, graduated from Jefferson Medical College and did post graduate work at Johns Hopkins. He is survived by his wife a daughter ten days old and two brothers one in Nevada and one in South America.
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C. C. Lambert
Clinton
Clinton County
Lamber
Jefferson Mediical College
Philadelphia
John Hopinks
Tenda
Nevada
South America
Fault Finder Loses Out in Local Debate
A fragmented note reports a local watchdog figure losing a bid in a community debate. The unclear text mentions an individual’s struggle and general disappointment without specifying names or dates. The item hints at civic engagement but offers no concrete outcomes beyond a setback.
Bank Closes Doors at Emmetsburg National Bank
Emmetsburg National Bank closed its doors yesterday with affairs in the hands of R C Williams national bank examiner. Officials say the bank is insolvent and not expected to reopen. A surplus of notes to farmers hurt by falling prices was cited as the cause. Star G Wilson was president of the institution.
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Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg National Bank
R. C. Williams
National Bank Examiner
Star G. Wilsin
Jackson County Maps Show Roads and Township Lines
Large Jackson County collection features colored maps with roads and township boundaries. Prints describe a grade map paper and reference a former pricing note.
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Jackson County
A S Silent in Arizona News Reel
A letter from Iaruid in Mini Arizona describes Miami happenings before the writer and Dr Hud Jen. Reports of a police shooting at the YMC A Harold home, a laborer buried in a ditch, a woman firing on a man, a gunshot wound, a newspaper office arson attempt, and a posse pursuit all feature as early events in a bustling day.
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Hud Jen
Iaruid
Mini
Arizona
Warold
Miami
Tamt
YMC
Harold
Theen
For Sale and Town Fire Mark Evening of Disturbance
Fragmentary historic newspaper item notes a for sale listing for a 720 Ford Touring with issues in starting. A regulatory truck of a company involved with illicit stills is mentioned amid town hills. A body of a murdered man was found in a tulch area and brought to town on a stretcher. A large fire destroyed the prim al grocery store at midnight. The Preston Times closing line proclaims “The end of a perfect day.” Worship attendance fell due to bad weather and illness but Sunday services were described as meaningful with music and Sunday school growth.
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Tulches
Margue
Preston Times
Jesson
Schedule Notes For St Mark's And Boys' Club
There will be no service at St Mark's Wednesday evening nor on Friday afternoon due to Rev W M Pierce attending a meeting in Davenpoll The Boys' Club will meet as usual on Friday evening.
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St Mark’s
W. M. Pierce
Davenpoll
Hymns and Hymn Writers Talk at Congregational Church
Mrs. Lawrence Black will read a paper titled Hymns and Hymn Writers at the Congregational church next Wednesday night. Come and hear the story of your favorite hymns.
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Congregational Church
Lawrence Black
Immortality on Screen praised in lavish review
The piece lauds the Italian production Immortality starring Lida Lys as a superb religious panorama. It highlights faithful storyline, artful scene selections from the Annunciation to the Transfiguration, authentic locations in Egypt and Jerusalem, and elegant costuming. At the New Orpheum next Sunday and Monday. IT WORKED WONDERFULLY cough remedy ad follows.
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Egypt
Jerusalem
Lida Lys
Mary Pickford
The Stellar Universe Mystery Unfolds in Poetic Backdrop
Readers debate the nature of the cosmic backdrop as speculation rises about a shimmering mering shroud. The piece weighs whether the veil is composed of quadrifions or an immense aebulan matter, sparking curiosity about the universe’s true substance.
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Mers
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