Dust in the Sand Hills ends in a comic tragedy
A misadventure tale from Omaha features J. F. Davison and Thomas Quinlan crated with Burr von Schrader as they drive toward a Sand Hills hunting lodge. As night falls they seek warmth in a haystack, where four men sleep through the cold and dawn reveals their tenuous fate.
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the Sentinel
Burr von Bebrader
Meadow
Sand Hills
J. F. Davison
Thomas Quinlan
Omaha
Barr von Schrader
Maquoketa
Hauker
Loren Paxton
Forst Street
Wood Lake
Assengers
Srinia
Murmers
Gloom
Sioner
Those Pesky Town Hunters Parade Folklore Warms Sun Days
A fragment from Lamotte News quotes a corncobble narrator warning country folk about town hunters in the woods. The missshot risk to livestock prompts farmers to guard stock and beware of birds mistaken for small game. An anecdote mentions a farm lost to misfortune from such hunting spillover.
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Tab Valle
Lamotte News
Mothers Club Meeting Notes and Names Highlighted
A fragment mentions Mrs Flora Dell, Mrs Belle Coverdale, Mrs Lela Taylor and Mrs Westie Crawford in association with a Mothers' Club event. It references heatess, Bell Call Quotations, Father in the Home, and Self Government on Government by Authority as topics. Further context is unclear.
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Flora Dell
Mothers’ Club
Bell
Fathis
Mirs
Westie Crawford
Belle Coverdale
Lela Taylor
November Term Court Notices Trial List of New Cases
A November term court list shows cases noticed for trial starting Tuesday with many filings. Items include Bowmen vs Hess, Salisbury vs Hart Salisbury, Schipper vs Miller, Miller vs Miller, and assignments like Reiter to McCarthy, plus numerous equity and law actions involving local firms, towns, banks, and companies in Bellevue and surrounding areas.
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HH. L. Bowmen
MH. Hess
Alie Salisbury
Hart Salisbury
Equity
J. H. Schipper
Alie Miller
Martha Schipper
Allie Miller
Law
Frank Reiter
Justin McCarthy
B. W. Seaward & Son
Charles F. Shaffer
St. Pau Electric Co
Louis H. Bender
Hirgee States Co
John Frie
Victor H. Stuert
of Bellevue
Iowa
Charles Frerer
Ida
Glahn Bros
Byron L. Matthews
D. C. Ristine
Cecil Griffin
Hartford Fire
Stanley Miles
Harry Miles
Walter Morchesd
E. 0. Armstrong
Sieg Company
D. O. Hayes
Harry Stanton
C. ©. Irwin
Foot & van Dervoort Engineering
W. RK
Wheatland Couple Married at Zion Lutheran Davenport
Wheatland couple Miss cisie xowoig and Louis Riedesel wed at 1 30 Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church Davenport officiated by Rev Carl Holter marm. The bride wore a dark blue silk gown and matching hat. They will reside on a farm near Wheatland.
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Cisie Xowoig
E. Ronold
Louis Riedesel
L. D. Riedesel
Wheatiend
Zion Lutheran Church
Davenport
Carl Holtermarm
Mrs. Riedesel
Wheatland
Fire-damaged car near Bridgeport bridge prompts caution
Fre Destys a fire destroyed a gas powered axon operated by Stewart Rogers last Friday evening near the Bridgeport bridge. Rogers was driving toward Andrew when two defective wires ignited the gas, leaving the car wrecked. Insite with H Gale Buchner urges caution as dangers loom.
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Axon Avery
Stewart Rogers
Bridgeport Bridge
Kiwanis Club Regular Luncheon Set at ITAS Thursday
Kiwanis Club schedules its regular luncheon every Thursday at ITAS, in the community room of the Fire National Bank building. D N Loose serves as president with W M Lane secretary, inviting members to consult before getting photographed elsewhere for mounts and styles recently received.
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Itas P
Fire T National Bank
D. N. Loose
W. M. Lane
Ting
The Practical Way To Help Armenians Now
The piece argues for ending Armenian suffering by removing the cause rather than only giving funds. It asserts Armenia would declare war on the Ottoman Empire and urges Christian nations to ally with Armenia to overthrow the Turkish government, saving victims of persecution.
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Armenia
Perry Bank Gets First Loan Under New Act
Des Moines reports the War Finance Corporation approved a $14 550 advance to Security Savings Bank of Perry Iowa as the first state loan under the new agricultural credits act. The bankers committee expects $3 000 000 within two weeks and $100 000 000 within three months to aid farmers. Eugene Meyer Jr chaired the agency in Chicago last week.
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Des Moines
Security Savings Bank
Perry
War Finance Corporation
Doens
Towa
Laws Committee
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Finance Coro Ration
Chicago
Secretary of State Rules on Health and Liquor Prescriptions
A report notes Secretary Mellen's ruling on prescribing mine and beer for the sick, deemed by attorneys general in towns as guarded by state laws. They argue federal permission cannot tilt the lid, keeping policy sealed locally and preventing sudden changes.
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Mellen
Oakland and Ford Crash at Main and Locust Intersection
A collision last Thursday evening at Main and Locust left a Ford badly damaged and an Oakland car somewhat crippled. Mil jer accompanied by three boyfriends and Pesko cite with a lady friend were involved. neither group was seriously injured. The dispute over blame will be decided by Mayor Smitt at the honor's court on Thursday meeting.
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Oskland
M. Peskowitz
Ford
Howard Miller
Main
Locust Streets
Oakland
Locust Street
Main Street
Mil J Jer
Peskocite
Smitt
Popular pastor murdered in Lead South Dakota church
Rev. A. B. Belknap pastor of the Catholic church at Lead and a former Pubnque boy was shot to death by an unknown assassin early Wednesday. A deep mystery surrounds the tragedy as efforts to apprehend the killer continue. Belknap, a young priest ordained in 1927, was well known in Jackson County.
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A. B. Belknap
Lead
So. Dak
Father Belknap
Jackson County
Jackson State Bank Reopens With Doubled Capital
Jackson State bank resumes operations Monday after temporary closure caused by cash shortage. Capital and surplus now 120000 dollars. Bank solven t prior to closing and reorganization aims to restore public confidence. officers include President C A Leach and Cashier F A Menneke with a board chaired by A L Cook.
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Jackson State
Jackson State Bank
Meineke
Clinton
Chicago
C. A. Leach
Adam Ringlep
F. A. Menneke- Asst
E. A. Barnes
A. Bingvien
A. L. Cook
EA. Coverdale
P. A. Both
3.Metheny
GC. L. Ely
G. H. McClellan
Ratway Strike Called Off After Union Recall
Official recall of the strike by switchmen train men conductors engineers and firemen dispatched Friday as Big Five code messages go to locals. Telegraphers organization also issued similar orders halting plans to tie up transportation nationwide.
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Chaix- Meh
Telegraphers’ Organization
Bellevue Couple Leaves for San Francisco Medical Work
Mr and Mrs Mouton of Bellevue depart last Tuesday for San Francisco where Dr Mouton will engage in special work in chronic diseases under Dr Ambrozms, a leading specialist. Dr Benilixon, Moultont’s assistant, will run the practice and hospital in his absence.
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A. We Mouton
Bellevue
San Francisco
Abmbrzms
America
Exreturn
Benilixon
Mouiton
Moulton
Death of Robert Decker Noted New York Landscape Artist
Mrs Laws Anderson received notice of the death of her brother Robert Decker of New York City. Decker, a noted landscape artist, passed away there the day before. He had once resided in the city and his work was widely recognized in art circles.
Mrs Esau Taplin Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Esau Taplin of 4D Verin South Dakota died Tuesday at her home after a lingering illness from cancer. She previously lived in Preston and Dewitt. Her mother Mrs. George Prussia and brother Esaa and sister Mave Prussia of this city, plus Charles Prussia of Chicago, were with her at death. Eldrat Graaff of Bellevue spent the weekend with his wife and baby son at the Verne Clark home.
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Esau Taplin
Verin
S. Dak
Preston and
Dewitt
George Prussia
Eldrat Graaff
Bellevue
Verne Clark
Red Cross Ball Calls for Membership Drive
The Red Cross ball and coming roll call open November 11 through November 27 with Miss Kate Allen of Jefferson County chapter in charge. Chicago headquarters notes acceptance of this key post. Local support is expected to exceed last year as the chapter coordinates community and national disaster relief and veteran care, with funds staying locally except for fifty cents per annual membership.
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Red Cross
Armistice Dar
Kate Allen
Jeeson County
Chicago
Central Division
Preblo
San Antonio
Rpll Cal
Maquoketa Bank Seeks Reopening After Temporary Trouble
The Davenport Democrat notes that the Maquoketa bank faces a short-term strain but can recover with prudent management and community support. It may reopen soon as banks rely on public goodwill, shared benefits, and mutual assistance to weather a run and sustain trade and industry.
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Maquoketa
Lfe
Davenport Democrat
Hospital Notes Miss Doroth Sullivan Named In Charge
The community will be pleased to learn that Miss Doroth Sullivan of Preston a registered nurse will be in charge of a hospital. She has served this community before supervising the Town Sanitation and did Red Cross work in the States and in France during the World War. She had charge of a large ward in France and four patients will receive her kindest and best of care.
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Doroth Sullivan
Preston
Oer Hospital
Bean announces West Side public teat service
O M Bean proclaims takeover of the West Side for his establishment. Patrons old and new will receive prompt and efficient service with delivery and dry needs. All work guaranteed and 24 hour service promised by CLISFGRD L BEAN.
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O. M. Bean
L. Bean
Legion Convention Attendees From Local Post
The national American Legion convention is held in Kansas City this week with local post representation including Commander Will Rankin and delegates J. J. Marayses Leonard Shaw Sylvester Francois John Glss acy Loais Renior and Chester Evans.
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Legion
National Convention of the American Legion
Kanass City
Will Rankin
J. J. Marayses
Leonard Shaw
Sylvester Francois
John Glss*acy
Loais Renior
Chester Evans
Railroad tax values cut by federal ruling in 1920s case
County Auditor Cain L. Dunes reports a federal court decision on railroad tax assessments. All railroad telegraph and telephone property will be taxed per mile values set by the court except Chicago Northwestern. Per mile valuations cite NW $8730 and M St Paul $7335, with adjustments pending final decision. Public notices warn taxpayers of immediate levy and future transfer of tax lists.
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Cain L. Dunes
Maquoketa
Chicago
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Glenn ©. Haynes
Javason
CN. W. Ry
Co. M. St. Paul Ry
Executive Council
Ry. Co
C. M. St
Tex
Wendell Dies Suddenly in Missouri Street Incident
George Wendell, aged man from Missouri, collapsed and died on the street this morning. He leaves two children Cecil Wendell near Delmar and Mrs. Earl Bowman of Maquet Keat, plus a wife and five children in St. Joseph. Funeral set for Thursday afternoon in St. Joseph with many Wendell relatives attending.
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Wm. Wendell
George Wendell
Missouri
Cecil Wendell
Lissen
Delmar
Earl Bowman
Maquet Keat
St. Joseph
Tellowine i Brothers
Carrie Edwards
Chicago
D. S. Wendell
Elwoott
Adel Bernolus
New State Park Board Appoints First Woman Member
Announcement of a new state conservation board lists Billy Haskell of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Dorothy Deemer Hougher, Red Wak, and Dr. L. H. Hammel Ames plus Lex Re, John Ford of Ft. Dodge, and Jon Kelse of Bollev Bollev. It notes the first time a woman has been chosen as a member.
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State Conservation Board
Billy Haskell
Cedar
Vorothy Deemer Hougher
Red Wak
L. H. Hammel Ames
Lex Re
Irs Houghton Success
John Ford
Ft. Dodge
Jon. Kelse
Bollev Tt
Black Wolf Specimen Attracts Local Interest
Mr Edwards considers mounting a specimen after a hunter showed a Black Wolf during a hunting trip. The event occurred Sunday as the hunter reported a single wolf in the region, drawing attention to local wildlife prowess.
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Mr. Edwards
Thimble Bee at the Cometernational church event
A notice describes a Thimble Bee hosted at a home with Mr and Mrs Harrison MeP and Chas. ven Schrader among attendees. The gathering includes a morning start around 2 to 3 and mentions rejoicing over an arrival. Sentinel subscription noted. NOV
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Ted
Harrison
Soldier Boy’s Body To Be Buried Here
Mrs John Bronson of Hoboken N Y says the body of her grandson Ive O Bronson has arrived from France and will be sent to New York around October 28 He was born in Maquoketa and left for Camp Dodge March 27 1918 joining Co E 35 2nd infantry later serving in France August to October 1918 where he rose from private to corporal He died October 17 from influenza developing pneumonia funeral arrangements have not been made and his body was expected to lie in Maquoketa Monday
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John Bronson
Hoboken
N. Y
O. Bronson
France
New York
Irs Bronson
Alers
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Camp Dodge
Co. E
Lil
Hospital Visit Recalled In Clinton Memoir
Mon day mor for several months and confinement to the hospital at Clinton, Mr. N. Goden returned two weeks ago from the hospital and convalescing at his Preston home. Monday was a warm day and Mr Godes was tempted to go farther than he had previous, Re accompanied by his wife to lend a helping hand. We were pleased to see Mr Godes appear after his age frm our midst.
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the Dimes
Clinton
N. Goden
Preston
Godes
Ston
There Ain't No Such Bird In The Wapsipinteon State Park
A fragmented note reports a water poppy caught near the State Park in the Wapsipinteon area last week. The text is garbled but mentions basic locality cues and names that are partially legible.
Fire in Third Ward Destroys Kitchen Stove
Firefighters were summoned to a Third Ward house this afternoon around 1 50 by an over heated stove in the kitchen. Damage described as significant with smoke and flames. No injuries reported, investigators to inspect for cause.
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