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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1921
Page
5
Monmouth and Lisbon area residents visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Local Hallowe’en events included a party at the George Tabor home and a large N A event. The Methodist notes urge Armistice Sunday observance with prayers for peace and a call to maintain Bible study and church attendance.
A local reader Mrs Ella from Button Kirbyilte N I praises Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and constipation and reports recommending them to friends. The ad notes dealers Broxam Hinckley Stoack Luckiesh and Peat selling the medicine.
Mrs Clifford Olney returned to her Clinton home after visiting her sister Mrs Tom Myastt. Frank Doneilson of Rockford Illinois visits his parents Mr and Mrs John Doneilson Sr. Third Division of the O N U Club entertained at the Schoenthaler home with cards and light refreshments. Epworth League hosted a Halloween social in the church basement with a program and joker.
Mr Everett Schoenthaler and family joined in a large community day in our town as Iowa City students attended. Clinton’s J W Wilson returned home after a week with relatives. Mr Walter Myatt and Mr Fred Ruus spent Sunday and traveled back from Wisconsin for a niece’s funeral. The big event featured a morning student program noon community dinner for about 300 at the gym and an afternoon dedication program with speakers and music. Evening basketball games for both girls and boys capped the day’s festivities.
The Maquoketa Methodist Episcopal Church reports Sunday school at 9:45 and morning worship with a sermon Pure Religion and Undefiled. The Baptism of Joe is noted. Choirs, Epworth League, and midweek choir rehearsal are listed. The Official Board meets October 7. The district convention brought praise from Mrs. Miller and committee. A large booster turnout and inviting notes for Bible school and orchestra.
Evangelist C. E. Billis and wife lead revival at the Baptist Church starting next Sunday with Mrs Hillis directing singing. Evening services each night except Monday, communion after morning service, reception of new members. Bible school 9 45, Brotherhood BY 6 40 PM, pastor L ELGEIN BR0UGH.
First Church of Christ Scientist in Maquoketa Iowa in the Rice Building lists Sunday services at 11:00 a m Wednesday testimonial meetings at 7:30 p m Sunday School at 9:45 a m public reading room Wednesday 2 to 5 p m The lesson sermon Sunday November 5 is Adam and Fallen Man.
Modern ad copy urges regular bowel habits for well being. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as mild and gentle laxative. Mentions Staack and Luckiesh and a physician or company endorsement. Fatigue and discomfort linked to constipation are implied drivers of the message.
November 1 1921 council adjourned session with Mayor Swift and seven councilmen present. Bids opened for South Main street grade work. B. W. Shaw bid 20 cents per cubic yard the lowest. Council authorized contract and bonds. clerk reports reads bids and adjourns.
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