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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
5
The chairs of committees report all details arranged for Memorial Day to honor soldiers both living and dead. Merchants debated closure but agreed to open noon to 5 PM to avoid rural disruption, with events possibly moved to the Methodist church if weather fails. locals urged to attend and show unity in observance.
Schedule lists multiple games with locations and dates from May through September. Teams include Moline Yeomen Bellevue Delmar Sabula Lamotte and Moline Central. Matches run at home and away with several open dates.
The Country Community Guild ladies met at Mrs. George Leonard’s home on a Wednesday afternoon in May for a pleasant gathering. Lunch was served by Division No. 6. A future meeting to be held at Mrs. Theodore Miller’s home on June 15, with Division No. 6 serving, and roll call answered with an item about what to do with a million dollars.
Marriage licenses issued include Preston to Mabel Frahm and O H Cuddy to Lucile Burleson. Sesma Kiseman wed Viola in Toronto. McClellans traveled to Paverport for a two day business trip, while Galusia family left Delmar for Atwood Kang as their new home.
The Class of 1921 presents the annual commencement play It Pays to Advertise at Pastime theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at eight. A self made merchant and his spendthrift son drive a humorous tale with clever secretary help and practical advertising facts. Tickets are 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for pupils, on sale at Staack and Luckiesh and from classmates.
Dr E A Phillips recently installed a gas anesthesia machine after returning from Des Moines where he studied nitrous oxide and oxygen administration. He says the device offers safer anesthesia and keeps his practice aligned with current scientific methods for patient benefit.
Hospital notes report Katie Ast Mrs Albert and Mrs Bert Thomas undergoing operations performed by Dr R H Lott with local doctors assisting. Patients are recovering well. Also includes college dressmaking class ad, a May dates play, theater show The Son of Tarzan, and Decoration Day visits. Social items mention Cedar Rapids visitors, trade congress attendance, and a dance ordinance in West Union with licensing and age rules.
The article urges families to purchase the senior class annual titled Talk, priced at one dollar, to support the school and upcoming graduates. It appeals to community pride, notes the benefit to students, and encourages attending the class play while ordering from Stasck & Luckivsh.
The article notes slow progress on laying the foundation for the new American Savings Bank building. Contractors must install gas, water, and sewer mains first, a task requiring care over busy street intersections. Despite constraints, work is progressing satisfactorily and will become more visible soon.
The Federation of Labor reports 1,825,061 unemployed across 210 American cities on May 20, down from 1,391,896 in March. While some areas see relief, cities like Cleveland, St. Louis and Indianapolis report increased idleness due to European credit turbulence and wage maladjustment.
Minneapolis May 24 The Northwestern Lumber and Wrecking Company will acquire the Camp Dodge structures and fixtures for 251000 dollars. Bids and contracts require removal of buildings and equipment by mid next year per ELT Field secretary of the local firm.
Allex service members urged to fall in line of march on Memorial Day and wear uniforms if possible. Commander Wim Hankin signs the notice.
Mrs Kemerer was thrown against a wall and wheel during milking at Beet Kemerer farm when her dress became entangled in an engine shaft. Dr Wheeler found a broken bone in her right leg and a heavy shock but she is recovering with help from neighbors. Mort Dennison attended local ceremonies and stayed with O H Whitney.
The piece recalls old custom as heavy rains arrive after a drought. Farmers, who begged the weather man to bless the land, expect a bumper crop as corn and pastures show signs of revival and grain roads run again.
Henry C Kirschner aged 13 known as a famed boat builder was found dead by hanging in a cabin cellar on Woodport Island north of Lyons. Authorities believe the death was self inflicted with afternoon timing and friends found the body about 7 pm. C F Kellogg visited the scene and confirmed the tragedy while the inquest awaits. Miss Emma Weber and Miss Margery Weber were en route to Independence to visit brother George Weber. Mr and Mrs Quinn Farmer plan a Sunday motor trip to Davenport to visit the latter's parents with Mr and Mrs W Dostal.
John Kleeman and Miss Willey were married Wednesday May 25 at 2 00 pm by Rev D F Boomershine at the Reformed church parsonage. Frenk and Sophia W two brothers and wife stood with them. Bride Ira Willey s daughter is a Wheatland school teacher. Groom is a farmer. They will live four miles north of Toronto in the groom s farmlands.
Former Maquoketa Free Methodist pastor Rev Miller conducts evangelistic services at Emeline with singing by Mr and Mrs Orlando Be Devine of Des Moines. Weeknight services start at 7 00 oclock with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and sermons at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m. Open to all to hear gospel in sermon and song.
Birth announcements note Nedra Marie Tubbs daughter of Mr and Mrs Winifred Tubbs Waquoketa Mabel May Christ daughter of Mr and Mrs August Christ Spragueville Melvin Alogennes Becker son of Sr and Mrs Henry M Becker Jr Lamotte Route 1 Aurore Ida Beck daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Beck Magio keta
The City Federation of Women's Clubs meets Tuesday at 3 pm May 31 at the library. All standing committees bring annual reports. Various residents are noted visiting or ill, and telegraphed social updates accompany the community notice. The event also mentions a school gym program and a film at the Orpheum Theatre.
Rainy weather spoiled the start of Dokie Day events but the festivities proceeded into the evening. The procession spanned weeks of activities as Jim Buchner and Lester Reinheimer led the improvised crowd through a lengthy sequence ending with a ceremonial feast at K PL hall and Pythian Sisters overseeing service.
Myrtle Schmidt aged 15 and Gis Schmidt aged 20 died from severe burns after a lantern spark set gasoline ablaze in the family garage. The sisters were preparing for a Davenport trip to attend their grandmother’s funeral when the blast destroyed two cars, a Hudson and a Buick, and engulfed the scene. Their mother, Mrs. Rica Schmidt, rushed out and alerted emergency crews as investigators began work.
Postmaster B. M. Jacobson of Clinton reports from J. McNulty chief clerk in Chicago that Clinton and Anamosa Midland clerks will be armed. Clerks must deliver arms to the postmaster during an arranged period after the notice.
The advice suggests using water to remove mud first, then a cloth to wipe dust. It notes a quicker option with a duster but emphasizes thorough cleaning with water flow followed by a cloth and a sesame seed solution for cleaning, preserving the vehicle surface.
A regional Rebekahs convention convened in Davenport with participants from nearby lodges. Details on agenda and attendees are limited in the fragment, but the gathering focused on fraternal activities and community service initiatives.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names PJ Holm and Hares Bitzos tied to a Pavement week event. The readable text hints at a free activity or race with local participants and unspecified details.
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