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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
2
Farmers warned to keep cattle from market as live stock dealers and packers confront demand slump. The message highlights large stockpiles and a demoralized market, with figures indicating millions in dressed beef demand and significant cattle movements. Numerous industry voices echo concern over price pressure and market stability.
The piece argues banks wage a western campaign to force liquidation of farm lands to pay debts. It predicts that if farmers stay out of market work, retail meat prices would rise as packers and retail butchers profit, keeping prices high.
Incomplete text indicates an article about newly enacted amendment related to parole rules. The fragment references enforcement changes and potential penalties for violators, with the details obscured. Further context needed for precise entities and outcomes.
A fragment notes that any rule or regulation of the board of parole deemed guilty of a felony upon conviction becomes effective after the completion of the offender’s previous sentence. The text is terse and lacks full context. It references legal action and timing of effect without specifying parties or dates.
Ptomaine poisoning results from decomposed food products caused by bacteria. Common culprits include sausage fish cheese milk and canned goods. Cooking may not destroy all toxins and symptoms appear a few hours after eating. initial treatment involves washing the stomach and flushing the intestines while awaiting a doctor.
Mr Hull reported the national guard in Iowa and other states in better condition than ever, with about 120,000 nationwide and potential growth. Gen Pershing would bolster the force as officials discussed militia bureau matters under a Washington conference. Read the ads in this issue.
Henry Dessinger of Fort Dodge Iowa credits Tanlac with restoring his health after a decade of stomach trouble and nervous distress. He says three bottles ended long run down and weight loss, restoring appetite and energy and making him feel years younger. Tanlac is sold in Maguoketa Iowa by Broxam Hincksey and leading druggists everywhere.
Fragmentary notes describe Pike's Peak exploration by Gen Zebvion Fike of the United Bates army in 1800 and early claims by a Dr James rectorist on July 4, 1820. Some text suggests debate over whether the peak could be climbed and mentions daily observations by observers.
Want ads list multiple small sales including a Jersey cow milking 123 pounds, a Holstein heifer spring calf, white and brown ferrets, cord wood or posts, a touge and four tees, white Leghorn yearling hens and Poland boars, and real estate offers in Maquoketa. Names include A L Butchins, H B Pangborn, J E Guodengw, Mrs Afelia Streets, Geo F Blake, and Frank Elis.
Special meeting of Gomneleee City Council in August City to hear objections to a Read Oiling assessment. Present: Ellis Scamonds Isbell Jacobsen Littel. Mahony absent. Motion to have Littel act as mayor pro tem carried. Resolution adopted to levy a special tax of three cents per foot for asphalt petroleum oiling, per schedule filed with the City Manager, with certification to the County Auditor if unpaid in 30 days. Minutes signed by Clerk John Gregory. Mayor Swift approved. Council adjourned.
Newsy Notes announce the sharen picnic will be held at Second Ward Park this Friday. Dinner starts at noon with a basket picnic and a jolly time in the afternoon. If weather fails, dinner will be at the church.
Reading drafts include a Red Letter Day service with morning and evening worship at the Baptist church. Special harvest festival activities and music are planned with special sermons and decorations. Watch for announcements in the next issue.
A farmer explains to a local buyer that ducks took the money from a coin sale during a lean period, while a banker questions the purpose of borrowing funds. The dialogue highlights market troubles and financial pressures faced by the banner.
The passage describes shipping a car to market and selling it for 2 cents. Deductions include freight 51 cents, commission 1 rent, elevator charges 17 cents, husking 15 cents, hauling 5 cents, and wages to a hired man. The speaker notes the listener could be a much better farmer if anything remains.
A fragment from a Stuck Pavillion scene mentions T Whieve PIL and sheep of Jape, indicating a stray, unclear exchange captured in the OCR text.
A fragment notes singing insects with a prized nest beetle named susupishi meaning usect bell. The sound reportedly resembles that of a bell.
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