How a Maquoketa Poy Helped Colfax on the Map
Colfax, Wash, Oct 12 1920. Otto C Glaser writes to share how Colfax built a strong Commercial Club to unite professionals and merchants. He details officer roles, weekly luncheons, committees, fundraising, and civic projects that expanded membership to 135, funded a community building, and spurred city improvements including a $10,000 fire truck, park land, and a county fair. He urges similar efforts in Maquoketa and praises local papers for front-page club coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sire
Sentinel
Old Town
Colfax Commercial Club
Colfax
Board of Managers
Ato
R. R
Government P. Q
Federal
Chai
Pha
Lawn Ower
Maquoketa
Otto C. Glaser
P. S
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Washington, D.C
New Fudson Seal Coats Featured at One Day Sale
Lee Dry Goods Co announces a distinctive range of Fudson Seal Coats in exclusive styles. One day sale set for Thursday Oct 29 with special options and wide selection. Miss Ross Lanaghan returns to Chicago after a ten day visit to the Harry Godwin and Chas Martin homes. James Wy Ellis arrives from Des Moines to join his parents in Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Lee Dry Goods Co
Ross Lanaghan
Chicawa
Harry Godwin
Chas
Martin
James Wy Ellis
Des Moines
Tiis
Maquoketa
State Senator Candidate Braxam Backed by Local Citizens
A letter urges voters to support A. L. Braxam for a second term as State Senator. It highlights Braxam's farming roots, ownership of hundreds of Iowa acres, business success, and commitment to balancing farmer and business interests for Jackson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
A. L. Braxam
Iowa
L. Broxam
Jackson County
Are You Fair Minded? Republican Candidate for County Attorney
Are You Fair Minded discusses the candidacy of a Republican for County Attorney in Jackson County. The letter defends lack of trial experience, compares to Mr Ely, argues residence in Maquoketa, and appeals to voters to support an honest administration and law enforcement, with re-election only if merited, urging votes on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Ely
Ottumwa
Town
Ottuniwa
King
Quiet Wedding in Dee Moines for Archibald Woodward and Muriel Powell
Archibald Woodward of Dee Moines and Muriel Fern Powell of Andrew wed October 23 at 3 pm in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev. J. G. Morgan. A wedding supper followed. attendees included Mrs. Chas. Bath, Audry Bath of Preston, Mrs. Alvin Baker, and Mrs. James Hayes. The couple will reside in Des Moines.
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Nomenn
Apeil
Archibald Woodward
Dee Moines
Muriel Fern. Powell
Andrew
J. G. Morgan
Sport
Chas. Batoh
Audry
Preston
Alvin Baker
James Hayes
Woodyard
Des Moines
Riepe Bros Move to Larger Quarters in East Pleasant St
Riepe Bros. machine shop announces a move to November 1st to the McIntire building on East Pleasant Street occupying the twin paw former garage space. They were previously in the Wright Motor Company building and are praised as skilled mechanics and lively business partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riepe Bros
McIntire
East Pleasant St
Twin Paw
Elmer Campbell
Riepe
Wright Motor Company
Club Women Attend Meeting in Davenport
Mesdames A J House C AvGalla G C Gallagher H B Hubbell D N Loose and Mixx Bess Joiner attended a district meeting of the Federation of Women's Clubs held in Davenport last week. Mrs House gave a strong address on Art Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. House
C. AvGalla
G. C. Gallagher
H. 8. Hubbell
D. N. Loose
Mixx Bess
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Davenport
Be Sure That You Vote for Your Interests
A Jackson County voter appeal endorses Dr. F. Swift for State Representative citing patriotism, public service, and a clean record. The notice urges voters to consider his qualifications to safeguard home interests and support practical legislation in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jackson County
F . Swift
Des Moines
Dr. Fils
Local Families Welcome New Babies in Chicago Heights Area
Mr and Mrs L L Suthers of Chicago Heights TL celebrate the arrival of a baby daughter. Mrs John Due Mong hosts the event. Chas P Cran and Mrs Howard Myatt announce newborns. The Fy Cran home and Williamson families report daughters while Mr and Mrs Stafford of Seattle announce a baby girl. Eleanor Jokpag formerly of this city is noted.
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Suthers
Chicago Heights
John Due Mong
Chas. Fy Cran
City Memorial Hospital
Mrr
C. R. Stafford
Seattle
Wash
Stafford
Eleanor Jokpagn
New Auto Agency H R Miller Appointed Local Velie Distributor
H R Miller of Monmouth, a longtime resident and businessman, has been named local distributor for Velie automobiles. He will operate display rooms in the Rice building on South Main Street, with plans to place agents across the territory and develop a strong local business. The Maquoketa Automotive Repair Shop will also occupy the same building. Read further in this issue for more details.
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H.R. Miller
Monmouth
Velie Automobiles
J and Wil
Rice Building
South Main St
Maquoketa
Plans to See Frank Mayo At Orpheum Tonight
The Women’s Relief Corps invite audiences to the Orpheum Theater to welcome star Frank Mayo in the delightful new play. Citizens are urged to attend and enjoy the evening’s entertainment.
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Women's Relief ' Corps
Frank Mayo
Orpheum
Halloween Social at New Galata School near Fulton
Halloween social program listed for Friday evening October 28 at New Galatat School two miles north of Fulton. Ladies program features Ruth Marr impersonator and soprano, daughter of Maquoketa's Mrs. Carrie Tubbs Marr, with Lyceum Course personnel from Mouth February 16. Many locals expect to hear the daughter of their old friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Galatat
Fulton
Ong Hasheis
Frances NcLaughlin
Lyceum Coursy
Monmouth
Ruth Marr
Miss Marr
Carrie Tubbs
Deputy Sheriff John Callagher Seeks Jackson County Sheriff Seat
Democratic candidate Deputy Sheriff John Callagher asks voters to support him in the November 2, 1920 election for Sheriff of Jackson County. He notes meeting voters in person would be costly and time consuming but offers his record as deputy to show qualification.
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Jackson County
Depty
John Callagher
REE Stephens Requests Mail Change and Account Statement
A Chicago reader asks Sentinel Publishing to forward issues to 2000 Michigan Ave Chicago and send the account statement. He notes a Chicago Tribune clipping proving his address change and mentions subleasing details of a property at 2838-32 South Wabash to Kelly Springfield and later Keltz Springfield for ten years at escalating rents.
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Michigan Ave
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Wabash Ave
REE_ Stephens
The
Republic| Truck Company
Avice
Wabash Avenue
Kelly-Springfield Meter Truck Company
Samuel HB. Rosenthal
R. E. Stephens
Republic Track Company
Ita
Keltz-Springfield
Student Krone Shot by Detective in Galesburg
Luther P. Krone a 22 year old senior at Augustana College Rock Island was mistaken for a burglar and killed by a detective in Galesburg at 2 30 in the morning. His home was in Gale Illinois where his father the Rev N E Krone is pastor of a Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther P. Krone
Augustana College
Rock Island
Galesburg
Krone
Galea
Iil
N. E. Krone
Lutheran Church
Democratic meeting speaker Miss Anna Lawther to speak
National Democratic Committeewoman for Iowa Miss Anna Lawther will address campaign issues at the Orpheum in Maquo ket next Thursday October 28 1920 at 2 30 p m. All are invited with emphasis on women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Lawther
National Democratic Committeeworgan
Iowa
Orpheum
Maquoket
Lost Articles Found Between Maquoketa and Bellevue
Missing items include a Lincoln Highway casing tube and a Firestone rim. Reward offered to the person returning these articles to Frank T. Johnson in Maquoketa Iowa, contact Maquoketa at telephone 258 Hoel pa.
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Maquoketa
Bellevue
Frank T. Johnson
Hoel Pa
Found on road near Otter Creek with football tray bar
A tray bar containing football paraphernalia was found Monday morning between Otter Creek and Maquoketa. The owner may identify by paying this notice. Anne Wilson, City. 33-5T
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Otter Creek
Maquoketa
Mey
Anne Wilson
Watch and fur display at Richter and Sons store
A ladies size gold watch with chain and Knight Templars charm found and to be returned to the owner. The new furs for the coming season will be on display one day only, Thursday Oct 28, at See Dry Goods Co. Miss Imogene Mitchell returns home from Cedar Rapids for a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Richter & Sons
Dry Goods Co
Knight Templars
Rewand
JF. Richter & Sons
Imogene Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Taxpayers Should Choose Qualified County Attorney Candidate
A letter argues taxpayers should judge the county attorney race by qualifications not party. It contrasts Ely a seasoned trial lawyer with Fer and notes Thomas has no jury trial experience. It urges selecting the candidate with proven record to handle county legal matters responsibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Fer
Thomas
Taxpater
The Fur, Few and a City Advertisers Callout
A noisy note from Maquoketa merchants praises local papers and warns against outsiders selling space ads at Decker House. It defends honest merchants, urges support for hometown advertisers, and questions why any business would withhold backing from the local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciy
Decker House
Maquoketa
Eny- Grice
Feminst
Ferriners
Gibson Birthday Celebrated by Family at Home
The children and grandchildren of George Gibson gathered Sunday October 24 for his tith birthday. A three course dinner followed at one o clock with many relatives present from Manchester Curtis Wisconsin West Union and Colorado. Mrs Crane daughter of Mr Gibson attended with Norma, and a daughter Mrs Marvel Goldsmith and her son William could not attend.
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George Gibson
Marion and
Darwani
Manchester
Hs Gaughter
Wildey Tompkins
West Union
Wallace Gibson
Florence
N. P. Crane
Norma
Gibson
Harry Reed
Curtis
Wis
Marvel Goldsmith and Son
Wail, S. D
Country Community Guild Meets At Bolte Home
The Gommunity Gul Country Community Guild met at Mrs. E. E. Bolte home on Wednesday afternoon with nearly all members present. Mise Bakies presented a demonstration found very interesting. Next meeting set for Mrs. Elmer Bowman's home on Wednesday November 3. Roll call to be answered with a current event.
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Country Community Guild
E. E. Bolte
Elmer Bowman
King of Greece Dies After Illness and Complications
King Alexander of Greece has died after several weeks of illness. He reportedly developed a lung infection and other complications following a bite from a pet monkey, with the end coming Monday afternoon.
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Alexander
Greece
Hoe
Richter's Big For Sale At The Lee Dry Goods Co
Richter's big sale at the Lee Dry Goods Co in Magnerita Louisiana with one day only on Thursday October 28. Discounts advertise 26 percent off on your purchases highlighting limited time savings and special deals as printed in the ad.
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Richter
Lee! Dry Goods Co
Magnerita
Raye
Lee Dry Goods Co
Remains of Howard Phillips Laid to Rest
Howard Phillips son of John and Jessie Phillips was born October 31 1886 near Elwood Iowa. He studied at Maquoketa Iowa and Iowa State College Ames graduating 1908 then taught at the State University California before farming near Maquoketa and later moving to Newport Kentucky. He died October 20 1920 and was active in the Methodist church. Sympathy pours out to his family from friends and community.
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Howard Phillips
John’ S
Jessie Phillips
Lest’ Nation
Clinton County
Iowa
Elwood
Maquoketa
Tay
Howard
Iowa State College
Ames
State University
California
Newport
Kentucky
Methodist Episconal Church
Instruction Meeting Sparks Republican Voter Debate
A Republican dormen criticizes a city hall meeting led by County Attorney Nilton Sayers and Floyd Thomas as a political speech. She says attendees learned little about voting and were urged to back Harding and Cox, prompting calls for more instruction meetings.
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Nilton
Sayers
Floyd Thomas
City Hall
Boxing card set at Olympic arena next Thursday
Four attractions are planned with the main bout between Jon Mandot of Rock Island and George Melichar of Cedar Rapids. Three other fast bouts are scheduled, and the boxers will work out in the afternoon for fans to view for a charge at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Mandot
Rock Island
George Melichar
Cedar Rapids
New Library Additions Highlight Local Readers
Three books received this week include Lighting the Home by M Luck igsh, Vol 5 Simonds History of the World War, and a University of Iowa pamphlet on The Influence of Jeremy Bentham on English Temperit Development by Hilda Landin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Luck
Igsh
Simonds
University of Iown
Jeremy Bentham
Hilda &, Landin
Landin
Fur coats show at T Richeter & Sons One Day Only
All new fur coat styles will be exhibited at the store on Thursday October 38. Manufacturing furriers offer guaranteed quality. Low Dry Goods to subscribe for the Sentinel.
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T. Richeter & Sons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson Sentinel
Fudson Seal Coats
Germany
Mr. Harding
Kaiser
Howard Myatt
Armiva Fing
Woh
Fi) Williamson
New Auto Agency
Sentinel Publishing, Co
Howard Philips
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