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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
6
An Iowa newspaper urges readers to save and sell old newspapers to junk men to aid the national print paper shortage. Returning discarded papers to mills can relieve skyrocketing costs, with junkmen paying a price and helping curb future production expenses.
Ralph Watkins notes a store rat issue and mentions RAT-SNAP results as effective for controlling pests. He suggests the store’s stored meat and surroundings attracted rats, but the product provided a way to reduce the problem.
E. E. Shriver of Sewal Iowa reports severe nose cancer treated by Dr. O A Johnson cancer specialist in Kansas City. After three weeks in February 1911, he was cured and remains free of trouble eight years later. Johnson advertises a non surgical remedy and medical book Cancer Truths.
United Presbyterian leaders report the New World Movement seeks 16.7 million dollars from April 25 to May 2 to expand church work at home and abroad. Campaigns span North America and abroad with pledges noted in several congregations as foreign synods prepare mid‑September mobilizations.
Dozens of Protestant Menominctians revitalize tithing, claiming Burgettstown First United Presbyterian leads with 150 tithers, 73 percent of its 175 members. Official New World Movement reports 12,772 enrolled churchwide and hopeful 50,000 tithers, though some congregations reported partially.
A garbled excerpt traces beliefs on the crucifixion day and unlucky salt spills linked to Judas, then shifts to 16th century dress imagery and Queen Elizabeth era court costume. It mentions aprons, hay dresses, and scented footwear as part of a dramatic historical snapshot.
The text describes how increasing a firm’s financial credit aids acceptance of its paper at lower interest, supports bank acceptance during panics, and adds value to goodwill. It notes benefits for new businesses, sinking funds, liquidity, and life contingencies, preventing forced liquidation after a partner’s death.
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