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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
7
An old catalog style notice advertises hose in black and brown with imperfect sizes, 30c quality, plus excellent taffeta ribbon in pink and light blue. Wide widths priced from 5c to 80c per yard, with a small 39c line.
Mrs. Alice Sheldon visited Maquoketa relatives on Friday. The M H S Junior Class hosted the Senior class and faculty at the school Thursday evening. Mrs. Martha J Bristol received 78 post cards Wednesday with greetings from ten states. Commencement at M H S is set for Friday May 27. Mr and Mrs Gene Haun and Saul paid Monticello visitors a Sunday call.
A fragmented advert-like note praises constipation relief and bowel regularity. References Chamberlain's Table remedies and gentle effects, mentions Beoxam Hinekely Stanek Luckiesh as sellers, plus a stray line about an improved fire hose coupling. The text reads like a misread historical ad segment with disjointed product names and claims.
Wilbur Mitchel and family visited relatives in town on Sunday. Mr and Mrs B R Bye and son Housley traveled to Ehvsod and Maquoketa. Sterling Mitchell of Tipton stayed with uncle J R Mitchell. Jerry Fredlansky, a farmer of Maimouty, died at Davenport Wednesday. John Gibson of Monmouth Iowa, born December 3 1823 in Ohio, died May 2 1981 aged 97 years four months and twenty five days. He served in Co and the Civil War. Funeral held at Monmouth Methodist church with escort and firing squad from American Legion Post Baldwin I. Legacy of veterans noted as dwindling as time passes. Mr Gibson held a gold headed cane for being oldest resident in the county.
The piece lists a Methodist church notice with Sunday school at 10 o clock, Kate Keeler as superintendent, and a Thursday prayer meeting now at 8 pm. It quotes Amici on spiritual necessity, urging detachment from worldly things to cling to the eternal and to worship God.
In a church basement Tuesday afternoon the losing side, led by Miss Tishes Dowden, served lunch to the winners. Mrs Grace Kent led the winners as the event drew praise for its pleasant spirit and noted seven new members joining over three months. Captains for the next match include Jessie C. and others.
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