Justus Murray Shoots Howard Phillips Tragedy Shocks Town
A report from Maquoketa states Justus Murray allegedly shot and killed Howard Phillips. Walter Allen, son of a Newport resident, claims Murray surrendered to police and Phillips’s body is at the morgue. Allen travels to Newport to take temporary charge of Phillips's bakery business as relatives prepare to retrieve the remains. The community expresses deep sympathy amid a tragedy that unsettles local families.
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Justus. Murray
Howard Prings
EL BR
Allen
Walter
Newport
Kentucky
Howard Phillips
Federal
Justus Murray
Phillips
Mr Allen
Maquoketa
Cabinet of strong men for a Harding administration
The piece satirically suggests if Mir Harding is elected he would surround himself with a cabinet of strong men and even proposes early cabinet appointments. It lists imagined picks such as Hearst as Secretary of State, Viereck as Secretary of War, and Harding as Interior, with other notable names rounded out to keep rival factions from clashing in early days.
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Fenasneen
Mir Harding
William Randolph Hearst
George Sylvi Eoter Viereck
William Tate Thompson
Truman Handy Newberry
Interior
William I. Harding
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hiram Warren Johnston
William Edgar Horak
William Howard Taft
Prisoner Earl Wagener Arrested on Statutory Charges
Sheriff McCarthy returned from Superior Wisconsin with Earl Wagener in custody, charged with two statutory offenses based on a complaint from Augusta George of Bellevue. A request for Governor Harding papers was granted, and the sheriff departed Saturday night for the defendant. Also notes visitors and military orders, plus local produce listings including Red River Whig potatoes and New York apples for sale.
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McCarthy
Superior
Wisconsin
Earl Wagener
Wagener
Augusta George
Bellevue
Tie
Harding
Robert Adair
Colorado Springs
Sarah Woods
Lymanville
Tob
Margaret Woods
Shanley
Davenport
Edna Cundill
Wm. Cundill
Walter Hoyt
Warrensburg
Iro
James Ralston
Jerome Allen
Paris
Washington D. C
Allen
New York
Black
Francois Grocery
Should Jackson County elect an experienced county attorney
Taxpayers should choose the county attorney based on proven experience rather than party bias. The argument favors Clarence L. Ely, noting his long service and cost savings, while challenging challenger Thomas's two years in the county and lack of criminal or jury trial experience. Voters are urged to reflect seriously before election day.
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Jackson County
Clarence L. Ely
Thomas
Ely
How to Vote on Machines in November Election
Voters learn the simple operation of the new voting machines with privacy curtains. Instructions cover straight tickets versus selecting individual candidates, early voting, and locations at Mortensen’s, Lee’s, McAllister’s, and the County Auditor’s office. Also notes social events and a military promotion of Marshall Davis to Corporal at Camp Travis Texas.
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Mortensen’s
Lee's
McAllisters
American Catholics in War and Reconstruction film screening
A Sunday 2:30 PM showing at the Pastime theatre in Maquketa presents the motion picture review American Catholics in War and Reconstruction under Sacred Heart Church. The six reels depict the war record of twenty million Catholics guided by the National Catholic War Council and Knights of Columbus.
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Sacred Heart Church
Ma Quketa
W. Construction
National Catholic War Council
Committee On
Knights of Columbus Committee On
War Council
United States
Do You Believe in Equal and Political Rights
Discussion of equal rights for women at the Democratic National Convention, noting a formal election of national committee women, contrasted with the Republican Party which has no women on its national committee. Local items include Mrs. Amy Beard's return, moving plans, a woman’s tonsil surgery recovery, and a Davenport real estate man Fred Werninti who died by suicide after a nervous breakdown.
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Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Convention
Shu Pranéisto
National Committee
National Democratic Committee
Republican Party
Democratic
Hans Geisler
B. Hiermann
Galesburg
Lena Becker
Joe Danglemaire
Clare Huermann
Lene Becker
Harry Geisler
Huermann
Danglemaier
Democratic Ticket Emphasizes Voting for Men Over Party
The edit urges readers to study individual records of candidates for national and local offices, arguing patriotism transcends party. It endorses Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York as a view of leadership and urges voters to consider merit above party labels.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Tam 2 candidate seeks second term as State Senator
To the voters of Jackson County A L Broxam appeals for a second term as State Senator. He cites work, fitness, and service above self, claiming honesty and conscientious votes aligned with Jackson County voters. He asks support on November 2, 1920, pledging to continue aiding Greater Jackson County.
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Tam
Jackson County
Ion County
Wien
State Senate
A. L. Broxam
Geisler Shoe and Clothing Co cuts prices storewide
Geisler Shoe and Clothing Co announces a storewide price reduction of 10 to 20 percent on all men’s wear including suits overcoats shirts and underwear. Harry Geisler says the prewar pricing will be maintained to pass saving to buyers while stock runs low and the firm continues its extensive sale through an indefinite period.
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Br Geisler Shat & Clothing Company
Clotheirs
Harry Geisler
Geisler Shoe & Clothing Co
Geisler Shop & Clothing Co
Returns From Wester Trp Mrs A H Seaver and son Ston ard
Mrs Seaver and her son Ston ard returned Monday evening after a three month absence. They visited Hedgesville and Ada South Dakota daughters and traveled to Yakima Washington where they saw Otto Rattles and the Chas Stephens families. Also visits by J Re Mitchell and L R Lang.
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Wester
A. H. Seaver
Stonard
Red Grass Nurse Works In Maquoketa Schools
Interest in Maquoketa grows as Jackson County Red Cross secures a public health nurse to inspect and advise in city schools. Nurse Miss Parker will conduct free, advisory health inspections for all children this school year, with parental discretion on next steps. She will be available at the High School by calling Black 192.
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Maquoketa
Red Cross
Jackson County
The
Parker
Black
Miss Doris Green Passes in Pewaukee Wisconsin
Miss Doris Green aged 38 died Thursday morning at Oak Sanitarium Pewaukee after years of bronchial illness. Survived by father John Green Berlin sisters Gust Kramp and Gertie Green both of Berlin and Mrs A Be Tehey of Wausau and brother Sam Green Berlin. Remains brought to Berlin for burial with arrangements pending. Miss Green once worked as a milliner at Brace hat shop and spent last fall and winter at home.
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Berlin
Wis
John Green
Pas August Kramp
Gertie Green
A. Be Tehey
Wausau
Sam Green
Miss. Green
Brace Hat Shop
Burns Ingwersen wedding at Reformed Church parsonage
Miss Anna Pauline Ingwersen and Mr. James LeRoy Burns united in marriage on October 20 at the Reformed Church parsonage with Rev. Boomershine officiating. The couple, both from nearby families, celebrated at the bride’s home and planned a ten day honeymoon in Illinois and Wisconsin before residing with the bride’s parents.
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Burns
Ingwersen
Reformed Church
Anna Pauline Ingwersen
James LeRoy Burns
D. F. Boomershine
Henry
Laura Casper
August A. Ingwersen
Andrew Ingwersen
August A
Christina
Georgette
Bert Burns
Anette
Preston
Ilinois
Wislconsin
Play fair with the printer in our town paper
The local newspaper argues for fair payment for notices and ads. It notes printers spend hours setting type for free notices, church and club news, and emphasizes that fundraisers and entertainments should pay for advertising to sustain a town paper serving a 5500 population. It urges businesses and the public to support the paper financially.
Delmar Gardener Sells Ripe Raspberry Berries in Jackson County
Why Go Castornia Henry Schumeier displays several red raspberry branches loaded with ripe fruit. Schumaker says he picked quarts of berries this month and the bushes remain loaded. The St Regis overbearing variety is sweet and luscious. Also notes visits of E P Rathbus and E P Clark, and a Sacred Heart guild meeting. John Natley’s operation at Mercy hospital referenced.
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Castornia
Henry Schumeier
Delmar
T. Schumaker
St. Regis
Jackson County
Buckhorn County Club Elects Officers at Friday Meeting
Buckhorn County Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Wm. Wiferdine's home for a business session. Officers elected were President Mrs. Ed Schuman, Sec and Treas Mrs. Hunter Burleson, and Press Correspondent Mrs. Clarence Green. After the vote the ladies toured the courthouse and viewed the voting machine. A fine chicken dinner was served with autumn leaves as decor.
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Buckhorn County Club
Wm. Wiferdine
Ed_ Schuman
Treas
Hunter Burleson
Clarence Green
the Cleb
Mirs. Schuman
A Queer Presumption Chooses Belle Vue Woman Leader
The Jackson County Democracy names Mrs. W. C. Kelso of Bellevue as chair of the county women division. She is active and capable. The Bellevue Leader suspects she is a Republican and predicts more surprises for Brother Schirmer on the morning of November.
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Jackson County
W. C. Kelso
Bellevue
Kelso
Bro. Schirmer
Maqnorera Basketball Team Rounds Up Talented Quintet
The Maqnorera basketball squad boasts a skilled five ready to challenge top teams across the country. Interested players should contact the local manager for tryout dates. Miss Emma Schneer and Miss Mangreta Schneer travel to Chicago for a two week visit with relatives. Miss Ethel Sidie left Wednesday for Chicago to pursue a course of instruction.
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Maqnorera
Gan
Real
Emma
Mangreta Schneer
Chicago
Ethel Sidie
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