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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
4
The Maquoketa fair drew large crowds on Wednesday with optimistic notes on progress and better prospects for farmers. Attendees praised the stock exhibits, free attractions, and improvements in the art hall while noting fewer lowball concession stands and ongoing preparations for Friday’s events.
A fragmentary local field notes item mentions decorative light stalks with four ears of grain along a boulevard in front of the office, plus a short, quirky remark about measurements and nightly illumination. The rest records various community notices and names from Maquaketa area society, including hospital stays, visits, and travels through Labor Day week. The text lists several residents and visitors to town, with occasional travel and employment notes, school assignments, and upcoming events at Davenport, Dubuque, and Chicago venues.
Sunday 43 Romer relatives gathered at Route 4 for a chicken dinner and social visit in honor of Mrs. O. H. Biehl and her daughter of Eelding Nebraska. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Copp of Davenport and Mr. and Mrs Adolph Dromm of Maquona.
Attend convention in Des Moines for the State American Legion gathering. Thomas serves as Post Commander and will stay to hear President Wilson's speech. Gregory is Historian for the local post.
A bold Idylwild cottage raid by the Birthday Club ladies and a rival group the Sallyants led to a dramatic midnight confrontation. After a tense stand off a peace treaty was signed between the contending sides ending the escapade with a late lunch. The incident prompted talk of vengeance against the newspaper that published the tale.
Rebekahs Lodge members are asked to meet at the hall Wednesday afternoon September 10 to repair regalia for EF C O members. Miss Elsie Meinhardt leaves for Chicago to begin new school duties. Walter Harrison goes to Seattle to work in a furniture store. Mrs Ronry Reichling and baby visit Dubuque family in town. Mr and Mrs Harry Meginnish depart for Springfield Illinois to visit relatives. Mr Tremain and daughter Armilla of Northwood arrive to be with ill Bre Tremain at the Hutchins home. Mr and Mrs A M Carpenter of Marion and others visit at W H Gibson home. The community invited to the fair tomorrow. Observations on hiring practices noted. Benttebook Get Want Cate.
Local papers announce new advertising rates effective October 1 1919 due to rising costs across goods and services. The plan applies to all local advertisers and preserves any unexpired contracts, with tiered per inch charges increasing for higher volumes.
Mrs Marissa Goodenow Phillips born January 21 1962 in Clinton county died September 2 1919 after long illness. She married Dee Phillips February 4 1880 and had three children Bruce Dice Roy Kozak and Ralph at home. Survived by husband three sons, three brothers, one sister. Funeral from home Friday at 2 pm Rev Boomershine officiating Interment Union Cemetery.
For sale a close in modern home on Rigth W. Pratt street with fine finish woodwork and modern amenities. Features include gas and electricity, heated cellar with furnace room and fruit vegetable room, hot water heating, ideal location, bargains for buyers. inquire of P Brodersen at 146 W. Qtz.
Mrs Minnie Miller department inspector and national aide and her daughter Mrs Guy Anderson will leave Saturday for Columbus Ohio to attend the G A R Encampment and will also visit Toledo and Niagara Falls. On return they will visit Milwaukee with Mr Andersons family. Mr and Mrs James Campbell and son Jay and grandson Jimmy Murray plan to drive to Minneapolis to take the child to his home.
A historical survey explains why prices stayed high after the armistice. It points to halted production, war contracts canceled, and demand shifting as workers and manufacturers faced uncertain markets. Rising costs and slow recovery suggest prices and wages remain high for years.
Bathkol Chapter will resume labor on Tuesday September 3 at 7 p.m. A good attendance is desired. Lt. Maxtensen BL PL and N, Scties Wm. Miller and of Lime Springs, former Mag kea people, are spending time with relatives and friends.
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