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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention a graduation yearbook style line about better speech. A complete line from Hamley Studio is cited. An item advertising a 1020 Ford Coupe sale appears alongside references to local visitors, including Mrs. Francelia Orndorf visiting Fulton and relatives in Rochester, with a Francois Grocery ad for best creamery batter.
Dr W Benedom of Denver Colorado visits friends Monday evening and contemplates locating in Monticello. Hamleys Studio Talk advertises the school and community booster effort. Bo a booster and h a Talk AN kinds of straw hats cleaned eng re blocked by John Kozak the latest.
Weekend notices report Codling's rug sale with an ad on the back page. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Bert Walker of Cody, and Mr and Mrs Chas Wood of Marion at J L Wool home on Vermont street. Miss Tasx Tobbs completes 7G Perry term. Streets couple return from Harrison Ark to purchase a 32 acre fruit farm. Local events include a large dinner and program for forty scholars onsite.
Fragmented local column records Mrs Wilder visiting her father Geo Gibson in West Union Iowa. Mentions Phillips visiting Dubuque, plans to see his father A J Phillips outdoors, and Chas Ringlep traveling to Edna Kansas. Also references Royal Baking Powder Educational Department and a new cook book. An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for energy.
The United States Public Health Service links decay to illness in children and promotes preventative dentistry. In Bridgeport diphtheria fell 3 percent after school dental clinics, with rot and pus absorption reduced. Dr. M A Robinson offers “The New Biological Dentistry” focusing on prevention over cure, with sanitary offices and X ray equipment to save teeth and preserve facial structure.
Mrs Will and Victor Scoby announce a baby birth on May 15. Mr Emil Hammer reports a baby boy born May 16. Mr and Mrs Fred Beck of Codfish Hollow welcome a baby girl born May 17.
Notice lists law office closures in Maquoketa from May 21 to August 27 1921 and mentions Jackson County Bar Association activities. Includes brief notes on guests visitors from West Liberty and a hotel lease in Anamosa. Also references community events, a May Festival attendance, and local business advertisements.
An advertisement touts the Duplex Hair Cutter as a simple device to cut hair at home, claiming it saves time and money. It promotes postpaid pricing at $2.09 and asserts a value of $5.90, with endorsements and related hair care claims.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference public sentiment and a misquoted exchange about delivering value to the public. It recalls Bishop Thoburn and a native stenographer anecdote, plus a short personal item: Mr and Mrs Jack Spencer will move from Kenosha Wisconsin back to Maquoketa late this week.
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