River Gives Up Body of Drowned Man
The Mississippi River recovered the body of Charles Kinser of Dubuque, three weeks after a sailboat accident off Eagle Point. Kinser and 16 year old Al Plein were capsized by wind. Plein survived, Kinser disappeared until the body was found beneath East Dubuque Bridge.
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Mississippi River
Charles Kinser
Dubuque
East Dubuque Highbride
John Fetschele
Oil Beutin Coal Company
Fetschele
Corroner Lyndey Haudenshield
Kinser
al. Plein
Eagle Point
Plein
Legion workers aid veterans seek jobs in Iowa
The Iowa Department and American Legion through state employment officers led by Hans Pfund seek job placements for unemployed veterans. Businesses should notify Pfund of openings and veterans should write with qualifications and needs. Offices are in the McCue building Des Moines. State War Risk Officer F E Thomas of Maquoketa has settled a claim for 3033.42 for a veteran's mother, who will also receive 37.50 monthly.
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Iowa
The
American Legion
Hans Pfund
Legion
Pfund
McCue Buildin
Des Moines
F. E. Thomas
Maquoketa
Legion posts push G A R room privileges in Iowa clubs
The Afton Post leads Iowa Legion Posts by passing resolutions granting G A R veterans full privileges of its club rooms. A conference of Legion baseball enthusiasts will be called by State Adjutant Barton to arrange a Iowa American Legion baseball league. Former members of the 24th Division are asked to meet at Hotel Savery Des Moines May 3 to plan the Des Moines division reunion this fall with Dr John Mallon of Preston as committee chair.
Probate Notice of Will Hearing in Jackson County Iowa
A probate notice states that a purported last will of David M. Gilmore of Jackson County Iowa was opened and read and a hearing date is set for May 23 1921 with a court in Maquoketa. The notice is signed by Eugene Mohr clerk with deputy Charles Seda and attorney W L Keck. The Jackson Sentinel also notes a Mothers Day service at the Methodist Episcopal Church on May 8 and an invitation for advertising sales.
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David M. Gilmore
Jackson County
District Court
Maquoketa
Eugene Mohr
Charles Seda
W. L. Keck
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Maquoketa Resident
Maquoketa readers are urged to trust Doan's Kidney Pills after Otto Otten, a local farmer, recounts years of kidney trouble and a rapid cure. The ad urges readers to demand the Doan's remedy from dealers, noting nationwide praise and a price of six cents.
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Doan
Maquoketa
U. S
Doan’s
Dean
Otto Otten
Don
Ottenhar
Foster-Milburr Co
Mize
Buffalo
Maquoketa Opens Season with 13–0 Victory Over Dubuque
Maquoketa dominates Dubuque Hawkeyes 13 to 0 in the season opener. Pitcher Carson fans 12 in seven innings before Bradley finishes with a one hit, no run relief. Bradley leads Maquoketa bats with three hits as Lang exits early from an injury. Clinton American Legion next Sunday at home.
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Maquoketa
Dubuque Hawkeyes
Carson
Dubuque
Bradley
Scott
Lang
Clinton American Legion
Abiribipo
M. Sipan
Goode
Noonan
Sheriff Deters Enforce Law with 42 Deputies in Jones Co
Jones County Sheriff Bodenhoffer appointed 42 deputies to aid in enforcing law amid widespread liquor sales gambling and speed violations. The Times notes past lax enforcement and warns that diligent deputies may curb intoxication and crime, challenging critics of prohibition.
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Bodenhotter
Es! Tistory
Bodenhoffer
Peculiar Exchange Cited By Portland Oregonian
The Port and Oregonian notes a curio about newspaper men who greet each other with terse questions then file the next inning as soon as news arrives. The anecdote reflects newsroom quickness and humor in a bygone era.
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Port
Oregonian
History of Satan study begins May 6 by Rev L E Brough
Rev L E Brough opens a Bible class series on the History of Satan under Everybody's Bible Class, using a chart illustration to explore questions about the origin of the Devil and sin. A Wednesday prayer meeting will feature a devotional reading on Cleaving to Christ.
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L. E. Brough
Satan
Brough
Christ
Kidney Trouble Relief Claimed By U S Reader
A Washington reader Cay Nathan Hamed reports relief from chronic kidney trouble after Foley Kidney Pills. The letter says the remedy acted quickly and the writer now feels well. The note appears amid other antiquated clippings and quotations from various sources.
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Nathan Hamed
Washinon
Foley
Monticello Plans Free Mail Delivery Initiative
Monticello moves to petition the post office for free mail delivery, aiming to lower disorder at the station. If adopted, carriers will be paid and mail will be delivered twice daily, morning and evening, ending reliance on old P.O. boxes. Some residents plan to oppose the change.
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Monticello
Oreay Ustal
Carrivers
Jones Co. Times
Charlotte Penclings Record Note on Fred Harsch
Fred Harsch has been very ill with pneumonia for several days according to the Charlotte record. The week’s primary health update notes his condition remained serious but stable with medical treatment ongoing.
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Charlotte
Fred Harsch
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