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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1920

Page

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Republicans Gain Sweeping Victory at the Polls

Mabelle Wagner Shank and The Artists Tre play a unique recital at Pastime Theatre on November 15. Mme Shank, a mezzo soprano, impresses with clear high notes and expressive vocal art. The Artists Trio, renowned for touring county audiences, join in a program promising high artistry and stage presence. Snow White Pharmacy offers admission cards for those attending.

Mme Madelia Wagner Shank Shank Florence Farrel Ruly Wiedooff Snow White Pharmacy

New Chiropractor Kuykendall Opens in Maquoketa

Dr. Kuykendall, a Palmer School graduate, announces a new chiropractic office above the Graham Store in Maquoketa. He says disease stems from nerve interference and that spinal misalignment blocks vital brain to organ energy. he offers free consultation and spinal analysis and can be reached at phone 196.

R. Kuykendall Maquoketa Graham Store Kuykendall Laduate Palmer School

Playing Possum: Community Club Movement Grows Quietly

The Community Club movement, dismissed as a sudden flare, remains alive and gathering data. It operates democratically with private members from all walks, each receiving equal tools, uniforms, and standing as the project progresses unseen while the political campaign fades.

Embyro

Mother's Club Meeting and Test of Feet Lore

A Mothers Club gathering on Tuesday afternoon November 4th features host Mrs Bert Davis and papers by Mrs Carl Moenck and Mrs Frank Banghart. The entry notes superstitions about feet foretelling journeys tears treachery and calamitous events, with references to Rep Carson and Davenport city.

Mother's Club Bert Davis Carl Moenck Frank Banghart L. M. Holtz

Fred Schwenker Dies After Long Illness in Independence

Frederick Schwenker age 60s, born in Bremen Germany in 1887, died Saturday at Independence hospital after several months illness. He immigrated in 1914, worked as a tailor, married Tressie May Roush in 1917, and is survived by wife, two sons, his mother in Germany, four sisters, and three brothers. Funeral held at Mrs. Hamley’s home with Rev S A Lang officiating. K of P lodge honored. Interment at Mt Hope cemetery.

Fred Schwenker Independence Satturday Frederick Schwenker Bremen Germany America Readis Ily Banghart Clothing Ames K of P. Lodge Schwenker Mi. Hope Cemetery

No Fir This Wit fer After Three Epidemics

Dr Donald H Griswold Iowa state epidemologist says unlikely any unusual flu presence this winter. He notes past flu history shows three waves with highest mortality in the last wave. He adds those who recovered show rugged health and predicts no rise in pneumonia or other disease among 30 percent who had it.

Donald H. Griswold University of Iowa Griswold America

Quiet wedding at Methodist parsonage in Maquoketa

Miss Ella May Ingalls and Mr John A Rockehr wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev E A Lang officiating. The couple, residing in Maquoketa, plan to farm next year and visiting Clinton before returning for a wedding supper at the groom’s parents home on North Olive Street. The Sentinel extends congratulations.

Ella May Ingalls F. B. Ingalls John A. Rochohr Maquoketa E. A. Lang Clinton Emil Rockehr North Olive Street The Sentinel

Death of Milton York of Plankinton North Dakota

Milton York of Plankinton North Dakota died after an operation for appendicitis in a Huron hospital. He is survived by his wife Blanch Brady and three children Geraldine Jack and Mary Adeline. Funeral services will be at the home and burial in Plankinton.

Milton York Plankinton North Dakota Huron Blanch Brady Scott Brady Geraldine Jack Mary Adeline Home Land

Little Berkleys Welcomed Home By Man With Voice

In Time to Vote A little man visited the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Berkley Monday evening and voiced sentiments despite not deciphering the League of Nations yet. Master Berkle y enjoys his home and will likely stay for some time. Ted suppresses a grin as mother and child do well. Miss Irene Weber of Cedar Rapids spent over Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs Weber.

Ralph Berkley Ted League of Nations Master Berkeley Mother Little One Irene Weber Cedar Rapids Mrs. We. Weber

Election partials prompt early press delay

City editors publish a late issue with partial election returns though not official they are largely authentic showing winners. The paper notes press time Wednesday morning and shares light mood despite incomplete results. Mr and Mrs M P Crane and Norma visit Keenig Colorado then return home. Mrs J B Large heads back to Oakland Oregon after a happy stay with Mr and Mrs D A Anderson.

M. P. Crane Norma Keenig Colo Large Oakland Ore Parrenta D. A. Anderson

We Proudly Stand With Women In Voting Rights

Our wives and mothers walked into the polling place beside us today as equals in the ballot box. We honor the women who have stood by us, loved us, and kept vigil, now sharing equal standing in civic action. They have always been our superiors at home.

Hats Off to the Ladies Vote Arrives in Strength

The article notes many women attended the voting event and cast ballots efficiently, surpassing men in pace. It suggests skeptics misread women's political interest and implies men must step up to compete in the voting game.

Prominent Editor James Pierce Dies in Des Moines

James Pierce editor and publisher of the Iowa Homestead, a leading farm paper in the central states, died at his Des Moines home on Monday from heart failure.

James Pierce Iowa Des Moines

Woman's Auxiliary to Hold Important Meeting Thursday

The Woman's Auxiliary to the American Lesson will meet Thursday evening November 4. All members are urged to attend. A Sand Prairie school box social run by Miss Florence Nims raised 328.35 from 29 boxes, with the top bid at 20.00, proceeds to buy new seats for the school.

Ée Woman's Audiliary Woman's Auxiliary Sand Prairie School Florence Nims Iteacher Lsebseat

Unfair Politic Rumors Questioned By Voters

The notice denounces malicious propaganda about candidates ahead of Tuesday’s vote. It urges women voters to scrutinize rumors and avoid voting against any man without positive proof of character, calling for careful examination of all claims.

Bossip

Obituary of George C Bradway Passes at 72 in Es Gate

George C Bradway born February 2 1848 in New Jersey, came to Iown in 1855, lived on a home farm near Es Gate, cared for his parents and sister, served in the Civil War, died October 26 1920 after failing health. Funeral held October 29 1920 at Es Gate M E Church conducted by Rev B A Lang. many neighbors attended.

George C_ Bradway New Jersey May Bradway Iown Es“gate Memorial Hospital Esgate B. A. Lang M. E. Church

Special meeting of Maple Leaf Chapter No 175

QE. Attention special meeting of the ELS Maple Leaf Chapter No 175 Friday evening November 5 for the purpose of initiation. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. The Woman's and Outlesk Clubs postponed their meeting last Friday to enable members to attend Kendall speech.

Woman's Outlesk Kendall

Pioneer Zachary Seamonds Dies at 71 in Sabula

Zachary Seamonds born December 16 1848 near Andrew Iowa. Married Susan Palmer March 25 1892. children Manaldo and Mrs Neilie Adrian. Lived in Sabula last 14 years. Suffered stroke and died October 27 at 9 45 a m aged 71 years 10 months 11 days. Funeral held Presbyterian church with burial in Evergreen cemetery.

Zachary Taylor Seamonds Andrew Iowa Charles Elizabeth Seamonds Susan Palmer Manaldo Near Goddard Church Neilie Adrian Lost Nation Seamonds Sabula H. L Maquoketa S. R Indy Grove Ser Presbyterian Church Evergreen Cemonesy D.F. Boomershine

Married Sam Yardens and Ida Marie Hansen Unite in Marriage

Sam Yardens and Ida Marie Hansen were united in marriage on Monday in Monmouth area. The groom, a farmer, plans to reside on the farm with his bride. Mrs. Lyman Buchner will host the O. D. C. Club dinner at the J. A. Bachner home. Carlton Hotel at Ox is slated for new managers Mary Burian and Argusa who purchased furniture and leased the building.

Sam Yardens Ida Marie Hansen J. G. Morgan 3. C. Glaser Monmouth Lyman Buchner O. D. C. Club J. A. Bachner Carlton Mary Burian Argusa

Harding Victory Seen in Large County Results

The Davenport Times reports Harding likely wins by a large margin. Iona clings to old machine and may elect Cummins and Kendall by about 75,000. Scott County shifts Republican while the paper boasted of beating socialists and stoking the tea house movement.

Iona Cummins Kendall Scott County Davenport

Straight Ticket Voting Defeats County Candidates

County voters favor straight ticket voting leading to Republican wins and a sweep in Jackson County. The piece lauds a clean campaign and urges support for the elected officials from president to local officers, noting incomplete returns and that three county precincts used the old system.

Harding Iowa Jackson County Jackson County and It Is Because of This “Wholesale” Ae That Our Local Ates Sepaaghn Ballagh Wats Ogir

Incomplete Text From Preston Folks Feature

Fragmentary OCR shows unrelated garble about observers, contests, and watches. No coherent people, places, or event details are extractable to form a factual summary or identify a clear news item.

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