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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
1
Five years ago Farmer Bill Jones of Lewash County was considered a fair to middlin farmer by local talk around the friendly grocery. He avoided new ideas, kept to corn, and resisted labor saving machines as enterprising neighbors invested in better equipment.
A farmer laments poorer yields compared to a neighbor, blaming lower soil quality and lack of contact with other farmers. He discusses limited discussion on crop rotation and labor saving devices, saying monotony turned farming into drudgery as he barely maintained his family’s needs. Five years pass, four_following_excerpt.
The text argues that two quarters or a dollar worth of tea receive the same service because grade choice is the buyer’s, with no regard to high or low quality. It asserts no speculative profit, claiming a cooperative merchandising method now used in the United States relies on buyer cooperation for feasibility.
A local store touts two prices for goods the usual retail price and a Special Club Price. By joining the Patronage Club, shoppers claim 36 percent yearly savings, with a shift from profiteering to wholesale costs plus a small service fee. The plan, tied to Max Rosenberg's stock in Maquoketa, asserts no war obligation and promises over 20 cents saved per dollar spent.
An urgent aired advertisement touts Nuxated Iron as a quick way to boost strength and energy. It claims many feel weaker when lacking iron and that taking the product after meals improves stamina, body tone, and performance despite warning about potential risks.
The county fair committee announces the annual event with emphasis on preservation of community traditions and the involvement of local residents including Parmer in planning and activities.
An aging field tale recounts farmers debating crop rotation and a new alfalfa trial. The scene follows a local farmer impressed by alfalfa’s potential after hearing neighboring trials and observations.
County fairs benefit farmers by showcasing new crops, machinery, and labor saving devices. Friendly rivalry spurs adoption of advanced ideas, with locals aiming to outdo neighbors. County fairs generally yield greater countywide gains than state fairs due to denser, more uniform competition and direct help raising local standards.
E G Nourse of Iowa State College warns the Iowa Fleece Wool Growers Association that prices may rise to last year's levels despite a demoralized market. He notes heavy wool imports from England delaying purchases as American growers face stiff competition until demand recovers.
Three farm owners of motor trucks surveyed by the U S Department of Agriculture report time saving as the greatest benefit. Ninety one percent favor faster work over other improvements, highlighting efficiency gains for farm transport and operations.
About a quarter of these men found better markets after buying their trucks, but half had not reduced their work stock by even one head. Less than one in ten had cut stock by more than one, indicating uneven shifts in inventories and earnings among the drivers.
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