Cedar Rapids tourist park idea gains local backing
Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce push a Cedar Rapids tourist park with Riverside Park land, water tested by state chemists, and city supervision. Park work co operates with West Side Industrial Club and local officials to attract travelers on the Lincoln Highway, aiming to boost staying and spending in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitfield
Chamber of Commerce
West Side Industrial Club
Riverside Park
Lincoln Highway
Cedar Rapids
Park Department
Denver
Coles
Grand Island
Nebr
Ilinois Automobile Club
Beadley Receives Photos of Two Inlaid Tables by Dr J W Bena Jom
Photographs and history accompany two elaborate inlaid tables created by Dr J W Bena Jom, a former Maquoketa resident now in Monticello Iow a. Civil War veteran, he worked years on tables using 85 and 100 thousand wood pieces from around the world including reclaimed relic wood and a piece from Bellevue's Minnie Kiet club. The frames will be hung in his shop as art pieces fit for a king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadley
J. W. Bena Jom
Maquoketa
Denver Cole
Monticello
Iowa
Benadom
Jackson County
Te Doctor
Minnie Kiet
Bellevue
Bradley
Herald
Langs Open New Meat Market on South Main Street
Charley Lang and his son Ralph plan a return to business after months of effort locating a site. They have leased the north room of the Rice building on South Main street, formerly the Burtensen Dry Goods Company, and will open next week. Local promises of strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lang
Ralph
Isbor
South Main Street
Burtensen Dry Goods Company
Messrs. Lang
Kiwanis Club Luncheon Welcomes Guthrie Guest Speaker
Prof Guthrie of New York City delighted a large audience at the Kiwanis Club luncheon in the Methodist church dining rooms. The event featured new member Prof B S Moyle and a program with a live Riwanians service and a speech on Living Together emphasizing cooperation and uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Kiwanis Club
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid
George
T'sof. Guthrie
New York
Louise Ellis
J. C. ‘Nitasche
Ellis
Prof
Clergy Help Nab Burglary Suspect At St Marys Church
In Dubuque, Lekel and Lather Smith, both church assistants, woke to a window sound and alerted police as a burglar targeted St Marys church charity boxes early Friday. A man named A I Rebidschand was captured mid theft and faces a guilty plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vather I
Ly Lekel
St. Mary's Chucea
Dubuque
St. Mary’s Charch
Lather Smith
A. i
Coe College entrants and local hires listed in 1921 class
A note lists graduates entering Coe College Cedar Rapids on Monday including Manan Seeley Marie Ellis Wilford DeGraw Edith Farr and Herbert Miller with majors in commercial music liberal arts and finance A fall term teaching appointment near Sabula Miss Meiva Taylor and Mapieton Consolidated schools hire Miss Bernice Pangborn for writing spelling drawing and grammar A Mapieton shop advertises girls corsets waists and related garments with satisfaction guaranteed and Pearl Corzell advertises phone contact
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Granlsated
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Manan Seeley
Marie Ellis
Wilford DeGraw
Edith Farr
Herbert Miller
Bernice Pangborn
Mapieton
Town
ML Marlow Called By Death in Iowa and Nebraska
ML Marlow, born in Payette County Pennsylvania, son of James Marlow and Jemime Purdy Marlow, died Sunday September 4 after a long illness aged 76. He lived in Winterset and Madison County Iowa before moving to Jackson County. He valued Bible teachings and the Methodist church. The service was held at his South Second street home conducted by Edward A. Liang, with burial at Union Center.
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Martin Luther Aerian
Payette Coun
Pennsylvania
James Marlow
Jemime Purdy Marlow
Iowa
Wintersey
Madison County
Jackson County
Emily Marlow
Sim ‘Ora
C. E. McPeak
Hastings
Neb
Marlow
Methodist Church
South Second Street
Edward A. Liang
Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Center
Muquaketa
Warning Against Affidavits on Farm Land Value
County residents are warned not to file affidavits on land values with railroad company agents. The suit in federal court seeks to curb alleged bias in railroad valuations and may affect tax receipts for Jackson County and other Iowa counties. Several locals face potential consequences if their affidavits are used without full consideration of land quality and value trends.
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Eeson County
Agai
State
Silroads
Executive Council
Des Moines
Jackson County
Iown
Iowa
Jackson
Open North Road Blocked Risking Maquoketa Trade
The Maquoketa region faces a three to four month closure of the north road crossing near Fulton for bridge removal and a new structure. A temporary crossing costing around 3000 dollars could preserve north side access, preventing Dubuque from becoming the main trading post this fall and winter. The Kiwanis Club is urged to support funding and public backing to keep Maquoketa connected to northern customers.
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Maquoketa
Maquo- Keta River
Fulton
Dubuque
Kiwanis Club
Iyt Dubuque
Board of Supervisors
Jackson County
Maquoket
Kiwanis Notes Highlight Local Civic Happenings
Kiwanis notes show attendance prize of 100 engraved calling or business cards. Traffic and parking committee chair C F Quinlan steers policy as city faces parking issues. Tourist camp prepares to welcome travelers while a city housing initiative advances amid youth prospects. A Methodist church welcome and upcoming picnic spark community ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALC. McKinsey
Mac
C.F. Quinlan
Car Owners and Lights and a Kiwanis Picnic
An Iowa note explains that the new headlight law places responsibility on car owners with an emphasis on inspections and expert adjustment. It urges motorists to use official state guidance and highlights that proper lighting benefits all drivers. Also announced is a Kiwanis Thursday picnic at the Maquoketa site with expected delegations from Clinton Davenport and Dubuque and plans for large family attendance and communal event spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Automobile Department
State Highway Commission
Wev
Secretary of State
Motor
Airanu 3Ranean
Beny
Clinton
Davenport
Majuoketa Riwanis Club
Captain Riley buried at Preston after Civil War service
Capt. Riley of Company A Sixth Iowa Infantry died Saturday at Pasw lena California aged 94. He enlisted July 5 1861 and served through key battles including Pea Ridge. Survived by one living relative in the city, C C Yoane. burial held in Preston with funeral Saturday.
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Asher Riley
Ca A
6Th Town Infantry
Itegan
Aster
Paswlena
Cail
Preston
Riley
Akghees
Alexander
Sith
Iowa
Maquoketa
Yum County
Lincoln
Mexandee
Ti ¢ Ant
We. Riley
Serceant Trent
Wes
Cape
A.W. Deas
Pea Ridge
Pepsies
Omnia
C. Yoane
Erips
Ani
Post Votes to Discontinue Baseball This Season
The American Legion Post voted at its last night meeting to discontinue baseball for the remainder of the season. Sunday's game with Lamotte is canceled. All salts and equipment of both Island and teams will be turned in immediately at the Snow White Pharmacy to Frank Carson Jr. by order of Timber City Post No. P. FE. CHOMAS, Marvaf Bail Team. GLYN BAILEY, Post Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal American Legion Post
Lamotte
Snow White Pharmacy
Frank Carson, Jr
Timber City Post No
FE. Chomas
Mar
GLYN # BAILEY
Memorial Hospital and Becker Home Helpers Noted
A brief tribute thanks Bob and Finnisi for brightening the week for shut-ins at City Memorial Hospital and Becker Home, with memories and warm regard from staff and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmsiul
Ami Shutins
City Memorial Hospital
Becker
Bob
Finnisi
Summers Wingawketa Faces Mr and Mrs Art Per Prea Fa
A brief notice lists Summers Wingawketa RL 1 facing Mr Art and Mrs. Per Prea Fa in an unclear matter with limited readable details from the source. The fragmentary text mentions names and a location tag but lacks concrete actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Faces Summers
Wingawketa, RL
Attention to R A Hasons and R Harrison
Fragmentary OCR note cites names R A Hasons and R Harrison with unclear context and spacing, suggesting a roster or appointment mention in a local notice. Without full text, this item reads as a brief name reference likely tied to a public notice or column header.
Visit at Tavereport Before Training
The report notes Mrs NL J Rankin plans a visit at Tavercport prior to training with a focus on education and preparation.
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Gladis Raab Beean
Esgate School
Moulay
Am Kodak
Py Pharmatey
NL J. Rankin Woo
Tavecpert
Traiing
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Bill Ragan
Dad Reser
Middle West
New Yorker
Chamber
Sunday Republican
Weil
Throwel
Lizzie
Chamber’ of
Gcommetre
Lincwln Highway
Gronnds
Wil Gite Ge College
Meiva ‘Taylor
Sabula
Beulat Papukustas
Cecage
F. W. Wray
Pearl
Fair Waring
Mr. Farmer
Ohio
Pleasant St
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PW. Tracy
Henry Auer
Chicaro
Ifes
W. R
Hurstvile
Percy
Eldon
Don Miller
Kiwanis
Medingey
Cinthrie
Caveav
Riverview
Jim Buchner
Capt. Riley
George Meyers of
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