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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1920
Page
3
Local tale from Miles reports a Sunday morning chimney flare at the M and church sending sparks to shingles. Firemen responded with hose carts and promptly subdued the blaze before water mains were relied upon. No damage occurred beyond excitement and a reminder to warn early.
The sizable assembly represented nearly all Protestant denominations in Clinton county last week. The area’s largest consolidated school at Tipton recently opened, serving a 72 square mile tributary with seventeen wagons and autos to shuttle pupils. Mrs Suthers and baby, with her mother, return to Chicago Heights. Mr and Mrs Grant come home from Knoxville voyage. Mrs Grant healing from operation.
A casual note quotes Mrs. Pootiteer praising juniors amid civic discussion in the Daily Press. The piece reflects local sentiment on public education and community involvement as seen through a light interview fragment.
A nuptial mass at St Josephs Church united Raymond Kurt and Editth Dirksen in marriage. Rev Father S J Mauer officiated. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends as Elmir Laffey served as best man. The couple hosted a wedding dinner and reception at the bride’s parents home before a wedding trip to Rockford and Kansas. The Dirksen family resides south of Bellevue and Kurt hails from Bellevue.
The oldest botanical work in the world is carved on the walls of Karna Kat in Thebes Egypt. It depicts foreign plants brought to Egypt by Thethmes IIT after campaigns in Arabia. The panel shows plant, flowers, buds and fruit with detailed figures.
A Massachusetts inventor unveils a new single blade propeller for motorboats that oscillates like a fish’s tail. The device aims to smooth motion on the earid seas and reduce rough handling of engines.
Maquoketa resident WN Chase reports a year long back ache and kidney trouble improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He states the treatment strengthened his kidneys after a few boxes and leaves a strong recommendation. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Mfrs Buffalo NY
A Detroit young woman reflects on names and identity while a Alabama negro youth faces scrutiny. Reg. G. S Pan Off. Johnson Restay Transcript references linguistic weight and regional perception.
A Boston Transcript quip notes an experienced printer seeking pay in advance after a company with $50,000,000 capitalization asks for a prospectus that has not yet been issued. The exchange highlights printer caution and corporate finance bravado.
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