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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
2
Entered in the post office at Maquoketa Iowa as second class matter the document appears as a defecial paper of Jackson County with historical spelling and formatting indicating a local government or postal notice.
President Wilson endorses definite interpretive reservations to the Peace Treaty drafted by Senator Hitchcock. The notes assert United States sovereignty over withdrawal from the league, nonresponse to league bodies on domestic issues, and preservation of the Monroe Doctrine despite league membership.
The text discusses league disputes and voting rules for self-governing colonies and parts, plus a note on supporting a paper. It explains that Congress declares war and outlines how parties to disputes are treated, then shifts to what it means to “support” a key paper and how readers can assist publishers.
A jumble of sale offers includes calves for March delivery from D Becker & Son. yearling Angus bull idle to register. land for sale with a six room house and outbuildings near the Brideport road. a six room house with furnace electric lights gas and water. a two thirds farm for sale or rent with fair improvements. an age 110 month railway clerk position offering free particulars. and several other real estate and property listings from Marshall Hyse Geo FL Diudel Ed Phant and Wm Meinky. Also women’s health instruction and government examination notices appear among the ads.
The text argues a 4,000,000 strong labor bloc plans to defeat all candidates and seize power, urging prompt action by a united majority government. It warns that independent third parties fail and that only a solid two party coalition can resist autocracy and preserve democracy against labor dominance.
Vitagraph star Alice Joyce delivers a striking exhibition of physical prowess in The Winchester Woman at the New Orpheum. Joyce as Aga tha Ranges, erstwhile murder suspect, assumes a bold disguise as Amna Wharton in a tale of love, danger, and blackmail across two Long Island towns.
The remedy is loved by mothers for colds croup and whooping cough. It tastes pleasant and reportedly cures quickly, with no quinine or vapor air. Also includes a home water filter idea using garden materials and charcoal to purify water for family use.
Farmers warned that sick stock may be linked to rats carrying diseases including cholera and bubonic plague. The ad promotes RAT-SNAP in three sizes to control rats around premises, claiming safety and effectiveness. Text mentions a pharmacy and supplier names, reflecting a vintage pest control pitch.
Struggles of Magunketa readers rise as daily foil burdens affect households. Rustle and weariness impact workers and families, with attention drawn to headaches, business troubles, and economic strain amid unclear local actions and market pressures.
Fraternal Masonic Helivua Ledge No 36 meets first Tuesday monthly at 730 pm Visiting Brothers welcome J B Kurtis W M Freed Gurus Sec Bath Rot Chapter No 94 meets second Tuesday at 730 pm with T T Mortensen HP Wm Hancock Sec Tavored Commandery No 40 meets third Tuesday at 730 pm HB Hubbell EC Wr Hancock Ret O B S No 175 meets fourth Tuesday monthly Mrs Hottie Stang WM Mr Bess Davis Sec
Regular mont hly meetings and social visits announced for Grif f in and Maquoketa Temple No 138 Jackson Lodge No 33 and Pope Rebekah Lodge No 130. Names of officers and secretaries appear with times, dates, and locations, inviting members and visitors to attend.
The passage argues Democrats and Republicans face a choice between preserving a wartime style unity and resisting an autocratic minority rule. It warns that internal subversion by a labor-organization faction could undermine the nation, urging a coalition to avoid catastrophe and defend patriotism.
The readable portions show garbled dialogue about prayer and authorities, mentioning names Lise Fontng and Jed. No clear incident, date, or event is discernible. the fragment appears to be OCR noise from a historical column.
The passage details wood engraving practices using holxwood and large blacks, mentioning stall gtoves fastened together and engraving across the end of the grain. It also notes Japanese wood prints made of ren... tive sections of cherry wood parallel to the grain, describing historical craft methods.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a mused reflection on inspiration buried in a war context. It mentions a dynfenes to a DO Bracers witch War, implying struggle and sudden shifts of thought. The preliminary iseatito has borne its Grusil, with uncertain names and events.
A report notes that documents damaged by fire and linen char remains were treated to restore legibility. Techniques described aim to recover handwriting and details from charred sheets through careful cleaning and stabilization, enabling access to the original content.
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