Local Pencilings and Notices from Billups Grocery
Local notices list 5¢ per quart at Billups Grocery, rental wants for a modern house or flat by Ben R. Mowery, and various social updates. Names include Mrs. BLA Spencer, Miss Maybelle, Jim Hart, Davenport visitors, and multiple family visits across Maquoketa and nearby towns. Subscription rates and local ads for products appear amidst community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben R. Mowery
Bla
Spencer
Chicago
For Sale 1920 Ford Touring Car and Misc Items
A jumble of classified items including a 1920 Ford Touring car with scart He offered by Jobim Beizenderfer, a former Maquo eta resident, who recently suffered a badly broken arm moving furniture from Hawarden to Edna. Also listed are seeds from Billups Grocer, travel notes about Miss Ruth Seaver and family movements, and various notices on illness, schooling, and a funeral. The fragmentary text includes local names, addresses, and scattered advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobim Beizenderfer
Maquo
Eta
Hawarden
Edna
Newell £Rane
Chas. Crane
Koenig
Calede
Yepsonge
Billups Grocer
Ruth Seaver
Ade
S. Oak
Vivian
Hedgeville
Mont
Misser
Anna Ryan
Weston
F. G. Simpson
Lairton
Okla
T. Z. Hays
Uy Staack
Maurice Burrows
Peoria
Wateh
Barrows
Letters From Des Moines March 1921 European Relief Drive
Two letters from Lafayette Young Sr. praise Iowa volunteers for raising funds to aid starving Central European children. They report receipts nearing $250,000 and note funds come from Iowa donors, with expenses kept low. The letters urge continued pledges, mention a remaining goal of about $3,000,000 for the broader campaign, and thank captains and editors for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Literary Digest
Iowa
Towa
Europe
Captain Brackett
Lafayette Young, Sr
European Relief Organization For
Ford Sedan Buyer Purchases Overland Touring from Steve's Antu Sales Co
A buyer named Ford purchases an Overland Touring from Steve's Antu Sales Co. The deal notes TL tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Steve
Antu Sales Co
Election Proclamation for Maquakera City Officers 1921
Proclamation to electors of Maquakera city announces regular city officer election on March 28 1921 from 7 AM to 7 PM. Officers include Mayor Treasurer one Alderman First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward and two Aldermen at Large. Polling places listed: City hall First Ward Second Ward Roy Fairbrother Paint Shop Third Ward Max Wrights Garage Fourth Ward H House. Witness dated February 25 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquakera
Roy Fairbrother
Max Wright
Fourth Ward
Harmony. Local notices and society items
The Jackson Sentinel reports on society events and local business. Mesdames J L Stuart and Amy Burns will attend a Foreign Missionary meeting in Marion on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Margaret Bayneri and Miss Marion Matthias competed in a declamation contest in Springville, Matthias winning. Bamley Studio offers portraits. Mrs Edna McHagan travels to Kansas City for treatment. Mitchells departed for California to visit relatives in Long Beach and Mrs R B Stephens in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jackson Sentinel
Mesdames J. L. Stuart
Amy Burns
Foreign Missionary. Co
Marion
Thur
Margaret Bayneri
Marion Matthias
Springville
Matthias
Bart
Jtchells
California
J. E. Squiers
Wis
Long Beach
RB. Stephens
Buick-6 Roadster For Sale With Good Tires and Mechanicals
1918 Buick six roadster described as in good tires and mechanical condition. Buyer previously purchased an Overland Roadster from Steve's Auto Sales Company at 71-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve’s Auto ‘Sales Co
No clear headline from fragment about final report credits
The fragment notes that individuals will receive proper credit in the final report, but provides no names, dates, or organizations. The statement suggests acknowledgment will follow after completion, with emphasis on equitable attribution once the report is finalized.
Iowa Electric plant hums again after midmorning outage
Mangled notices recount how Iowa Electric Company workers under Mr Anderson restored power shortly before six o'clock after a morning disruption. The piece questions management and defends long service while noting a proposed $125,000 light plant in Maquoketa as a potential solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Company
Anderson
Andersom
Maquoketa
Western Union Telegraph Manager Cram to Return for Vacation
Donald Cram, manager of the Western Union Telegraph station at Charles City, is expected home the latter part of this week and will spend a two weeks vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs Gram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Henry
Hurstille
C. D. Krepne
Brotherhood
McTier
Moline
Gallen
Dee Per
C. L. McGlellan
Nirs
Rich
Davenport
Chas. Hardin
Becker Hospital
Houston
Charles Ki
Kings
Donald Cram
Western Union
Charles City
F. Gram
Congregational Church to Host Welsh Service and Dinner
Br Morgan will render Welsh sections at the mid week service next Wednesday evening. An old fashioned social and dinner at the Congregational church on March UW. Program at 8 09 p m to 3 00 o levels then a substantial dinner. Business men served promptly o'clock. Price 40 cents children 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Br. Morgan
Directors Meeting for Chantanqua Quaketa
There will be a meeting of the directors of the coming Chantanqua in the Rest Room of the Me4tister store on Wednesday afternoon at four. Incumbents and all directors and interested people are urged to attend as business of importance will be taken up. Pr. G. YOUNG. See. pro vem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. G. Young
Bright baby welcomed by Rasmussen family near Goddard church
A bright baby girl was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Walter Rasmussen near Goddard church. In Lost Nation, Mr and Mrs Harry welcomed a fine baby by the City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rasmussen
Goddard Church
Mrs
Harry
Notice id without pea ce woos, Co. Treas. Cram is a b iter in Delmar today.
Delmar today the county treasurer Cram faces a biting notice about overdue rent or related payment. The fragmentary text shows a public notice style warning or claim tied to a local administrative action.
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Uncle Josh Sousa
Dance Records
Perfect Victor Records
Billups Grocery
Maybelle
Watson
Jim Hart
I. E
Ri. Wesner
Chas. Paltergler
Lannie el
Gark Stender
Toronto
I Stender
Peter
Flora O'Donnell
Anj Y. Lauiz
Oxford Junction
Dore 'Donnell
Canada
Staack
Moder
Vermont
Billups Groter
Harry Buchanan
Osceola
Im. E. Luckey
Baldwin
Fox
Golfax, la
Ses
Steack
Luchjesh
Johm Schumaker
Wm. Schumaker
Hans Bleadorn
Union Genter
Harry. Atzen
Delmar
Ed.Atzen
Elwood
Sundar
Henry Atzen
Harrison & Sons
Harrison
W. H. Hanson
Hess
Lara
Blessing’s
Butterworth Boot Shop
Onis
J J
Hamley
Erma Coverdale
Zeno
Daversport
Malinda Glahn
Atlanta
R. W. Pence
Minot
Dak
Tom Bartles
George Francais
Jobo Francais
Traia Smith
G Store
David Ricks
Bi Itis
Spend. Pracend
A. W. Sokal
Yomarran Alishi
Snow White Pharmacy
Harmony
Nike Fe
Aly Fong
Wiley Trewty
Bamley
Edna McHagan
Tale
Maquoketa High School
Gladys Raab
A. C. Brackett
Real Iowa Service
Tobias
Lane Furniture
Woos, Co. Treas
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