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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
4
Robert Wood reports rat infestation at his premises and credits RAT-SNAP with killing seven rats in a bin overnight. He notes several rats near the feed box and elsewhere, claims no odor from the carcasses, and says the product is sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Stores Co in three sizes 26c 30c and 1.00.
The umbrella’s ancestor preceded it with a quitasol a parasol of oiled muslin imported from India via England. The quitasol was a feminine monopoly while men used a roque laure pipe of oiled linen. The first umbrella used that material and ribs of rattan.
The passage speaks of a steadfast noble demeanor yielding calm amid life’s storms. It vows that fear is overcome through inner majesty, guiding one through dark paths where misfortune elevates the soul’s majesty. From Rae's Life of Beethoven.
Local residents travel for consultations and visits. Mrs. Walter Lane hosts the Victory Birthday Club. Mrs. A. L. Cook returns from Chicago and Milwaukee. Miss Helen Hurst returns from Chicago for Easter. O. H. Cuddy attends grandmother’s funeral in Hedrick. Eugene Robison arrives from Sioux City awaiting family arrival. John Keegan on C. McCaffrey Cigar Co. trip through northern Illinois. Misses Kendall and Hamilton visit Davenport. Pythian Sisters Degree Staff to practice Friday night. Opal Blatchley and guests expected from Independence to visit. Webber and Wing families return from Bur ington and Oskaloosa. Henry Butterworth arrives from California. George Earle of Bellingham expected due to sister’s illness. Wilbur Watson and musician associates visiting Lewi g and Watson families. Henry Dreger returns from Monmouth with daughter. Doctors Lowder move to Main and Platt building. Nolan Rowe departs for Racine, Wisconsin for machine shop work. Thomas Dawson, father of ex- Congressman A F Dawson, dies at Center Junction from paralytic stroke. A new Catholic church to be built at Preston this summer, cost $50,000, with much funds already raised.
The Peoples Ticket won all town offices on Green Island Monday with Theo Martin as mayor and EH Chick as treasurer. John Wyckoff was assessor and council members named Omer Burnett Albert Schweikert Albert Lingel George Hart Francis Lingel. Chiropractor J F McGinnis of Davenport visited for business. Aloys Sprank planned to travel to Quincy DI Monday to visit his sister Miss Anna.
The article notes that Brazilian roads are almost impassable and generally hopeless for touring, presenting one of the severest tests for motor cars and tires in southern Brazil. It mentions patience, preparation, and stout tires as essential, while tangential items include a local furniture dealer ad and anecdotes about visitors, a WWII era breakfast contrast, and a homemade soap bubble recipe.
The passage argues happiness is a by product of serious effort and mental engagement, describing true literature as the half conscious expression of a mind absorbed in worthy undertakings, likening it to the song of one working like David Grayson.
The text explains that flocks of wild ducks and geese form a triangle during long migrations to break up the air resistance. The lead bird at the forward angle bears the heaviest load until fatigue forces a replacement, after which a new leader takes the front position.
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