24 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
1
Local press notes a special reduction on hats and a series of social items. Names include Minnie Becker Boel HM Grobe and Mrs Fannie Scott with mentions of travel, visits, and gifts. Christmas photo offers and beauty products are advertised amid personal notices and local business promotions.
Mrs. Joe Fox visits Davenport parents Mr and Mrs A W Smith. M W E Club to meet with Mr and John Campbell next Tuesday Oct 28. An unusual assortment of Latino hats for $5.00 at the Cozy Bat Shop. Mr and Mrs Sam Scott and Mertonee son visit college student in Rockford. Velie Touring Car for sale with 3 new casings. phone Red 263. Wm Crossman returns to Geisler Shoe and Clothing Co in charge of shoe dept. Dr F J Swift eye ear nose throat specialist. Henry Wing, wounded in France, heads to Ames for instruction. Harry Geisler to travel Oct to eastern markets, then New York Rochester. Hyomei advised for coughs and colds. Pat Venrick Minks, 82, Bellevue resident, dies after long illness. funeral Tuesday. Simpson family week at Geo Ryan home. wife and daughter depart for Witchite Falls Texas. Jerence visits town on Sunday. Welcome home Ed Smith first of week. Mr and Mrs Eat visit Bis off Jackson County Friends.
Fresh carload of Clam Shell products advertised to aid hens with Clint Shell and Choleline. Row Kure and Bag Balm promoted for cow health, Sandy's Laundry for sale due to owner illness, contact Sandy Cain. Also notices on subscriptions, a farm sale under executor John Messerich, teacher examinations, and assorted local items.
Elmer Campbell of Maquoketa Ia advertises Havoline Oil at reduced sale prices across sizes. Thirty gallon barrels retail at a dollar per gallon, ten gallon cases at a set price, five gallon cases at two dollars and fifteen cents per gallon, and one gallon cans at a discounted rate with additional specials planned.
In early war years the American Red Cross organized the Junior Red Cross to mobilize school children for relief work and fundraising. Nine million children enrolled nationwide, aiding in war fund drives, chapter production, and refugee support, inspired by President Wilson.
A series of brief notices recount visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ross, and Mrs. W. E. Lamey. Regular QELS meetings are announced with a 6 o'clock supper and 7:30 initiation. Also mentions promotions, local ads, and a Lumber Co. manager’s Cedar Rapids visit, plus a quip on education and business failures.
No. 94 re AL Be Bath Bot Cha Taneved Commandery No 49 holds regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday at 8 p m with officers listed. Pythian Sisters Maquoketa Temple No 138 meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays at KS Hall with officers named. Rebekah Lodge No 136 meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at IOOF hall with Emma Fowler N G and Laura Haylock Sec. Tuberculosis among chickens: French scientists say 10 percent nationwide and up to 20 percent in some countries.
A fragmentary line reads Uncle Eben urging unity and home pride in a dialect rich expression. The garbled text hints at themes of happiness and belonging tied to Sweet Home.
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