06 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
1
Andrew Vander Stoep has purchased the large hardware stock of Wm. Daven and opened a first-class store in the community. He plans a complete stock and a tin shop in connection. The community knows him well and wishes him success as Maurice climbs to the front with a big boom this summer.
Secretary Wilson of the Labor Department warns the current readjustment period is critical, predicting eight to ten years of industrial activity and a potential unrest if unemployment rises. Secretary Lane of the Interior says Congress will fund jobs for veterans and create farm homes to cultivate 15.5 million acres, turning unproductive land into productive use and stabilizing national growth.
A fragment notes printing completed at The Times office and invites readers to review the in issue ad for Ma Tyler and her homelike hospitality. It mentions Daddy Tyler as a lively figure ready to spin a tale.
An editorial from The Maurice Times lauds Maurice as a growing hub with new harness business and editor from Aberdeen. It envisions a united civic effort to become a regional business center, notes a new public school planned and a brick furniture store, and highlights a local motion picture show managed by J. Ts Mierag while defending film censorship.
An announcer declares the new harness shop in Maurice is ready to repair harnesses and shoes. A selection of saddles, solar products, sweat pads, and related goods are on hand, with a respectful invitation for patronage.
The Sunday Capital costs $3.00 per year and The Maurice Times is $1.50 per year. A combined deal via cabling at the office offers both pagers for a reduced total of 75 cents for one year. Subscribe now while the price lasts.
Editor Edw. C. Cole invites Maurice residents to co operate with the newly taken over Maurice Times. The note extols local farming families and promises to work for a "good town" and a strong newspaper, seeking public support and unity.
An income tax officer will visit Sioux County during April and May to assist taxpayers in preparing returns and explain tax instructions. Individuals with 1918 net incomes over 1000 must file. those over 2000 if married must file. Penalties include fines and imprisonment for failure to return. The deputy collector will provide tax forms. taxpayers should have receipts and totals ready.
The column reflects on Lent fish days and local Aberdeen business presence, with casual social notes and a weather aside. It mentions the groundhog's cloudy day, unsettled February weather, and a milder winter, all conveyed in a breezy, informal tone.
The fourth number of the lecture course was held last Thursday evening at the opera house and reported a decided success despite bad weather and rough roads. Robert Kemel stayed over Friday to plan a winter chautauqua course and lyceum program.
More locals bargain in overcoats at H J Warntjes with a closing out sale on men pants at 2 50. J S Mieras has a second gall stone attack and is slowly recovering after influenza. Special offers include army shoes for men at 5 00 and boys at 4 50. Mr and Mrs Chan DeGroot welcome a baby boy born Monday night. Mother recovering well. father is proud.
The advertisement announces shows next Saturday evening March 8 with a 1000 foot distance to current events and a 2000 foot feature Hoot Toot a Tip a roaring comedy likely to amuse. A 2000 foot feature The Dead Shy t a me in. Admission is 10c and 0c with discounts for family attendance under J L Mieraz Mazen.
Fragmentary note reports dreary weather with faint hope for clearer skies. No concrete details on location or time, but hint of a shift toward possible sunshine in MareF.
Local notice outlines a C E Union meeting and temperance program at the First Reformed Church with Rev Vandereek, Rev Tyler, and Mrs Vanderbeek set to speak. Also mentions various town notices and schedule reminders for publication.
Notice is given for the town election at Town Hall on March 10 1919 from 6 oclock p m opening to 6 oclock p m closing for electing two directors for a full term and one director to fill a vacancy for one year. Joan M Mieras.
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