21 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
1
Mrs Cecelia Belden returned from Chicago and Dor a Gorley of Moline spent the weekend with relatives. Jinnie Becker and Leonard Wherry hosted and visited friends in Davenport. Mr and Mrs Lau Drury and family of Moline stopped by the home of Mrs Achny Burch. Marinella Face Cream featured with Minnis photographs promoted as gifts at Hamieys.
The Mequoketa Me era list advertises a one day big sale at Lee Dry Goods Co featuring ready to wear fur and fashion items. The notice promises a wide assortment, a Fulton Hall dance with Rey Hate’s Orchestra, and a sale on October 22nd with T Richter & Sons handling the event. Local updates mention gatherings, medical visits, and various community notices.
The piece argues prohibition boosts all local business tied to saloons including breweries distilleries and theaters. It notes savings banks merchants advertisers and publishers benefit from reduced drinking and related patronage and that reporters and ad solicitors show renewed energy and results.
The Safety First slogan marks a two week period from October 16th urging the public and railroad workers to prevent all injuries during intensified operations under the U S Railroad Administration. The appeal asks broad cooperation to minimize mishaps across rail lines and workplaces.
After conferences with labor leaders in Washington and talks with others in the central coal region, Johann K Gent of United Mine Workers announced miners would strike if all demands, including a five day week, were not granted. Operators refuse any proposal for a shorter week and will not open negotiations as the strike order is withdrawn. The operators charged miners are trying to freeze the country into submission by insisting on impossible demands.
The millionaire Viscount Astor, who left the United States claiming it had no room for a pure bred gentleman, has died in England. He tied America to a foreign estate, spent years and twenty million dollars to gain a frugal title, and was ridiculed by Americans. His life and deeds will fade from memory. Fur Coats sale advertised with styles and guarantees. See Dry Gowls Co.
Salvation Army notes report a Young People meeting at Salvation Hall and a Friday program at Tubbs School District No 2. Citizens are urged to donate clothing and spare Bibles to aid the needy. The piece lists visitors and local engagements including Helen Walrad’s class and members Me and Mrs Byron Kennedy guests at the Dunlap home.
The Wai Yeager farm in Jackson Township totals 268 acres with abundant water and strong stock facilities. Features include two new barns a seven room house and solid outbuildings. Executor John Messerich invites inquiries at Springbrook Iowa for purchase details and sale arrangements.
S451 Hansen Produce Co announces Clam Shell carload for farm use. The notice urges keeping hens healthy with Cholerine Ken Kure Baz Balm and Cow Relief to support cow well being.
OH Clothes Pay The Pythian Sisters invite families to an old clothes party at Wennesda K P hall. Wear old clothes and bring full baskets for supper for a social evening with good time promised. Also notice of nonresponsibility for son Lynn dessen’s actions and debts. Sandy’s Laundry offered for sale due to poor health of owners. opportunity for buyer.
Iowa communities plan a statewide observance with Friday October 24 events in schools and window displays in stores highlighting goods made in Iowa. Many towns will stage pageants showcasing local history and culture as part of the fitting commemoration.
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