Dubuque Faces Severe Flood After Saturday Storm
Officials estimate thousands of dollars in damages from last Saturday’s flood in Dubuque. Streets flooded and streetcar service halted as basements filled, with several stores and a flour firm hit hard. Some paving washed away while the federal bakery linked to A. A. Hurst and Hugh Love reported no loss.
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Dubuque
A. A. Hurst
Otto Seeberger
Hurst
Federal
Hugh Love
Jee
Maquoketa Chooses Dr Smith as New Pastor
A post-service meeting called for Dr Sunder vight Dr. A. Smith of Kansas City to lead First Baptist Church Maquoketa. He previously served with the National Board and spoke to the Congressional Prohibition Committee after ten days in Washington. He brings broad spiritual and international experience.
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A. Smith
Kansas City
First Baptist Church
Funeral of Mrs Gatley Keiser at Mt Rope Cemetery
Relatives and friends gathered at 2:40 Sunday afternoon at the Gouleb Keiser home to honor the deceased. Rev J J Kidder officiated at the ME church service and the remains were laid beside her husband in Mt Rope Cemetery.
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Gouleb Keiser
Tandy
J. J. Kidder
Mt Rope Cemetery
Frank Barnes
Chicago
F. W. Herman
Davenport
Graham Store Opens in Temporary Main Platt Site
The Graham Store announces a nine o'clock Saturday opening in a temporary Main and Platt street location in a stone building formerly housing C. W. Exum. The Graham Company operates the chain and plans to move to the Taubman block once complete, providing ample space for its large stock.
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the Sentinel
Graham
Main
Platt Streets
C. W. Exumveide Clothing
Graham Company
Taubman
Nothing Wrong With Billy Sunday Refutes Rock Island Critics
The weather delays Billy Sunday events but praise for his evangelistic work remains. The article defends Sunday against Rock Island criticism, notes his earnings support charity, and highlights his genuine conversion and lack of personal gain.
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Billy
Billy Sum
Rock Island
Billy | i
Billy Sunday
Preston Tunes
Lightning Strikes Barn on Otto Seeberger Farm
During a Saturday forenoon electrical storm, lightning hit the hay barn on the Otto Seeberger farm one mile north of Hurstville. The building burned to ashes, saving a team of horses and a granary. Loss estimated at 3500 dollars, partly insured. neighbors aided in fire fight, and Seeberger thanks friends and neighbors. Insurance arranged with H Gale and Lyman B Buchner Maquoketa.
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Sleven
Otto Seeberger
Hurstville
Seeberger
H. Gale
Lyman B. Buchner
Maquoketa
Damages Sought After Milwaukee Wreck at Latham Park
Mrs. Brown of Sabula sues the Milwaukee Road for 25300 claiming injuries from a February wreck at Latham Park Milwaukee rails spread caused a collision. She was pinned over an hour with a broken thigh and permanent injury. Two killed and several injured as cars were thrown into a snow ditch.
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Mars
Rea Brown
Sabula
Milwaukee Railroad
Latham Park
Milwaukee Road
Maquoketa Clashes Clinton High In Season Opener
Maquoketa high school hosts Clinton high school at the ball park on Saturday afternoon. Clinton brings a strong lineup and aims for a high score, while Maquoketa under coach Holmes prepares a solid effort. A large crowd is expected. kickoff is set for 2 43 p.m. with 25 cent admission.
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Ball Park
Maquoketa High School
Clinton High School
Cinton
Holmes
Badger Killed After Dog Fight at Martin Farm
Ezra Martins dogs battled a large badger north of town last Thursday. Three dogs were severely injured in the melee, as hunters recall badgers can maul dogs with sharp claws when cornered, and this may be the first such sighting in years in this community.
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Ezra Martin
Martin
Oldtimers
Rev J G Morgan to Visit Old Home in South Wales
Rev J G Morgan pastor of the Congregational church has received his passport and will sail the 38th of this month for his home in South Wales to visit his father brother and sisters. During his two months absence abroad the pulpit will be filled regularly by supply ministers.
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J. G. Morgan
Old Home
South Wales
Blaze Property Sold in City Lot Transfers
The Blake property in the south part of town sold late in the week. Chris Nissen bought the north 1 acres for 5000 dollars. W M Selineck secured the south 16 acres, 2 shooting houses, and buildings for 8500 dollars.
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Blaze
Blake
Chris Nissen
W. M. Selineck
Maquoketa Legion Plans Armistice Day Celebration
At Timberpost 75 last meeting a committee was chosen to arrange Armistice Day events with other groups. Officers were elected including Harold Hinckies as financial officer and Leo Brown as master at arms. Membership rose to 110 with James Haner leading new member numbers. Regular meetings set for the first and third Wednesdays at 6 A.M. next meeting October 5.
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Maquoketa
American Legion
Timberpost
Legion
Actes
Harold H. Hinckies
Verne Conery
Dennison
Leo. L. Brown
Letaird Shaw
Jean Graut
Clarence L. Norton
Claude Evans
Leon A. Williamson
Frank Margeson
Nashville
Dana Wilcox
Baldwin
Fred Eggerstedt
Turstville
Theodore Taylor
Emmeline Corners
Howard
Merritt
Andrew
James Haner
Sabula Post
Monmouth
Tees Post
Bellevue Piano Co. cuts out six piano vases daily
The Bellevue Piano Factory reports a record of six piano vases daily in the cabinet department under B. G. Johnson. Foreman Peterson and Johnson take pride in the achievement as the department grows from about thirty five workers toward doubling staff. Construction on a heating plant and dry kiln continues with evident bustle at the plant.
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B. G. Johnson Piano Co
Jrohnson
Peterson
Johnson
Regartii Iz Association
Bellevue
Move Cemeteries Consent From Next Of Kin Required
A state official notes that relocating a cemetery requires the consent of all persons next of kin. The West Branch school board sought authority to hire a new school partly on cemetery land adjacent to the current yard. No burials have occurred in the cemetery since its establishment.
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B. J. Powers
West Branch
Camouflage car with odd tires attracts Tipton visitors
A stranger's oversized car with many extra tires drew attention in Tipton as locals speculated on their purpose. Reports later suggested the tires were for transporting bottled alcohol, not for protection against punctures, making the town unusually lively that night. Mrs. Florence Walters of Tipton visits sister Miss Sor F Bouman.
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Tintos
Florence Walters
Tipton
Mes Sor
Bouman
Special Train to Davenport for Billy Sunday
A special Mequoketa to Davenport train will run Sunday October 12 to hear Billy Sunday three times. Departure from Mequoketa at 7 30 am and return from Davenport at 10 30 pm. regular fare applies. Tickets from Lee Dry Goods Store or by notifying Rev J R Kidder or R W Airgond.
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C. M. & St. Paul Railway Company
Mequoketa
Davenport
Billy
Great Evangelist
Lee Dry Googie
Rev. J. 3 .Kidder
Spinning About in New Overland Cars
Steve and Leonard Palmer report strong demand for Overland, Oakland, and Chandler cars, with orders filling from buyers including Herman Lubbell of Baiwin William Greenwall, Lester Gardner, Dr A M Avery, and others. Steve invites a test drive of the new Overland to showcase its beauty.
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Steve
Leonard Palmer
Overland
Oakland
Chandler
Herman Lubbell
Baiwin
Wm. Greenwall
Lester Gardner
A.M. Avery
District Convention of Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
The second District Convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs was held in DeWitt Iowa on Tuesday October 14 1919. Notable events included entertainment by Perian Cleh and Mrs Victor G Gee as district chairwoman with a full program of addresses music and reports from state committees. Speakers covered topics such as thrift conservation legislation equal suffrage public health education and Americanization with remarks by Dr Effie McCallon Jones Lola Yerkes and Miss Lola Yerkes among others.
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Iowa Federation of Women’s Club
Dewitt
Iows
Perian Cleh
Victor G. Gee
Clinton
W. H. Anderson
A le Pascal
J. Dewitt
Cc. D. Mar
W. S. Saltmarsh
C. D. Max
W. 4. Snider
Des Moines
Bartimer
A. M- Price
de Witt
Effie McCallon Jones
Webster City
Henry W- Texler
Bloomfield
Woma
Ho W. Spaulding
Grinnell
E. L. Genover
DeWit
J. W. Cory
F.W. G
Spencer
Iowa
Lola Yerkes
Uli
Towa Ci
Irs
Max Mover
LFOW
Ese
Singing of America
Iowa Defeats Nebraska in Rainy Season Opener
In a driving downpour at Nebraska, Iowa rolled to an 18 to 0 victory. Gien and Devine starred for Iowa with key contributions as the game unfolded into a punting duel. Nebraska tried forward passes often but could not score.
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Ilewa Lawns
Nebraska
University of Iowa
Eemase
Sesson
Gien
Devine
Brethers
Cain
Storm damages Delmar area with wind and damaged chimneys
A Saturday afternoon storm battered Delmar causing lifted roofs snapped telegraph lines and damaged orchards and shade trees. In Town City townsfolk report unusual severity for the season as chimneys were toppled and homes harmed. Funeral services were held Monday for Peter Bishop who died Friday in Town City after long illness with survivors including wife and five Wisconsin sisters. Otto Seeberger visited Flubaque on business amid ongoing local weather aftermath.
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Delmar
P.bishop
Petar Bishop
Town City
Buchner Chapel
J. J. Kidder
Losgr
Wisconsin
Mr. Hope Cemetery
Government Insurance Policies Offer Noted Advantages
Government insurance policies provide disability benefits payable at any time and remain in effect beyond age 65. Returning service members may pursue any occupation without losing coverage as long as premiums are paid, and no medical exam is required for government policies. Reinstatement after lapse is possible within eighteen months of discharge by paying two premiums. Contact Red Cross Home Service, Maquoketa Cook Building, office hours 9 to 11 am and 2 to 6 pm weekends 3 to 12 pm.
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Red Cross Home Service
Cook
Maquoketa
Cincinnati Wii Doubtless Win Baseball Pennant
The Reds beat the White Sox in late games with Kerr pitching for Chicago, Seizing momentum as Cincinnati pressure grows. Wet grounds postponed a Sunday game in Chicago while Kerr leads the Sox in a tight series as both teams chase the pennant.
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Cincinnati Wii
Chinnai
Reds
Esiday
Sox
Kerr
Ciney
Cicette
Chicago
Eller
Cincinnati
Siab
Reuther
Cines
Gleason
Ang
Olsie
Kaiser to be Tried for World War Crimes
The article discusses whether the Kaiser will be tried for war crimes, noting doubts about surrender arrangements in London and Holland's possible refusal. It suggests fear of a trial's political embarrassment and contemplates global condemnation if he avoids capture.
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Holland
London
Vietovis
New Automobile License Rules Warn Des Moines Owners
Des Moines dispatch warns auto owners about the 1920 license law requiring renewals between November 1 and January 1 with delinquency penalties. Beginning December 1 licenses must be issued. a $1 penalty and monthly fines follow, and by April 1 1921 lists of unpaid fees go to county treasurers for enforcement.
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Des Moines
State Automobile Department
State Department
Lsiste
Rally Day Services Highlight Congregational Church Event
Crowded morning services despite poor weather as Congregational Church members gathered for Rally Day readings by Lisyd Ray Maxine Jackson and Margaret Moyle. The pastor sang a solo and the primary class offered a song while Mr Bauman and Lewis Webster performed a duet. The sermon Growing up in All Things inspired attendees. Envelopes were collected for the Congregational Church Building Society to be taken up next Sunday.
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Sunder
Toam
Lisyd Ray
Maxine Jackson
Margaret Moyle
Mr. Bauman
Lewis Webs
Congregational Church Building Society
Farm Worker Fractures Wrist After Hog Jack Fall
Jim Watters, a farm worker, fractured bones in his wrist after falling from a hog jack. He was taken to Dr. FLV. Tomsen for X ray examination. Patients from Baldwin and Delmar have used the X ray machine for exams.
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Jim Watters
Flv. Tomsen
Baldwin
Delmar
Appreciation Tells of Community Help After Fire
A report from Clinton notes thanks to those present who helped fight a fire at Howdy Farm on Saturday and saved the buildings. Melpid Tip Sceberger, Dr. Wm, and Rosa Lowder attended a four day Chicago stay. O. L. Tabrr, at Clinton hospital, improves.
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Aintinn
Melpd Tip Sceberger
Dra Wm
Rosa Lowder
Chicago
O. EL Tabrr
Clinton
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Gatley Keiser
Eli Wilson
Wyoming
W. A. Sherman
Isla
Iowa City
W.J. Morrison
Mrs. F. Johnson
Harry J. Godwin
Chas. Martin, Jr
Carlyle Gregory
Towne City
Steve Bowman
Corning
Willisea
Henry Cornish
J. W Dunlap
A. W. Kendal
Elizabeth Wilson
Omaha
Andrew Savings Bank
Cottage Hospital
Ruth
van Carson
J. W. Eknigns
Mitchell
St. D
T. W. Rathie
Martha Lockhart
Glens Falls
Wm. Gibson
L. J. Simpson
Lockhart
California
Esquire
James Ralston
Warrensburg
Walter Hout
Ralston
Graham Store
B. M. Whitmore
Milton Sagers
Justin McCarthy
J. L. Jones
John BH. Schott
Geo. Weeman
Sam Reines
Little Daugher
Reines
Howard Bean
C. Ben. Rev
H. N. Dickson
Burlington
Roscoe Alcorn
Osksloosa
Clyde Wing
Wing
Minnie Miller
Columbus
Ohio
Cincy Natti
Commercial Club
Maqueeta
Walter Jessen
Caroline
E. N. Rosecrans
Feaser
Sempteer
Bellevue Piano Factory
Tag
Delmar Hard
Flubaque
W_ EL Livingston
Tor Welthie L. Miller
Finley Hospital
Debuque
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