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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary local item notes the Armenian Home and a Monday visit by Mrs Riley Ede wards. Mentions health themes, purifiers, and a medical claim about strengthening the blood and system. Includes an ad fragment for Rocky Mountain Tea and a save-for-money coupon cutout.
The Miquoketa Light and Heat Company informs customers that due to continued higher costs in manufacturing and distribution, the gas rate will rise to $2.00 per thousand cubic feet with a 5 percent discount for prompt payment. The increase takes effect on gas consumed after May 1, 1926, as the company reports operating at a loss and sees no other viable solution amid discouraging cost projections.
A Wisconsin advertisement offers a 145 acre farm near a beautiful lake with high cultivation, valuable buildings including a 100 ton silo and an estimated value of $12,000. The owner asks $20,000 cash with balance over time, located in Adams Wisconsin.
Local Baptist church notice lists gatherings and visits. Deputies and post office officials visited Clinton. Residents from Omaha Davenport and Des Moines visit kin. Guild meeting planned at Sacred Heart Church. Children’s birthday party hosted by the Gallachers. Plans for travel to Sayre and Oklahoma noted.
A fragment describes a palm branch reward linked to a heroic deed in ancient Betas. The text hints at a palmy origin and a ceremonial custom where a palm branch signifies recognition for brave actions.
A garbled diary like note from Rose Florke of Braddock Pa mentions Foley medicine and fears of pneumonia from cold days. It references a funeral for Arch F Hamlex and a Wednesday evening call in Sioux, with scattered phrases about coughs and family medicine.
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