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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
12
Kyanize varnish and white enamel advertised for floors and furniture in various shades and sizes. Enamel stays white and new floor enamel promoted with color card. Up-to-date kitchen and bedroom wallpaper offered at 31, 20, and 25 cents per double roll. Remnants of paint and wall finishes, varnish stains, and small cans also on sale at half price. All items guaranteed satisfactory.
An attempted bombing at 3:30 AM targeted the Rock Island News plant at 2012 Seventh Avenue Rock Island. A dynamite charge wrecked the linotype area and broke the press, but the newsroom occupant John Looney was unharmed and the paper plans to resume printing.
The article states France mobilizes to enforce German reparations under Allied terms. A strong French faction urges harsher action, including destroying German cities, while Echo de Paris notes France may operate alone in occupying Germany. US troops expected to be involved.
The article notes that the class of 1918 will be called to the colors and the class of 1919 would ordinarily be dismissed, as military preparations rise to meet shortages from anticipated withdrawals of American forces. French demands for reparations shape actions, with Marshal Foch reportedly preparing contingency plans.
Census notes the center of population settling in southeast Owen county Indiana about 51 miles from Indianapolis. From 1910 to 1920 its westward movement slowed to 9.6 miles with a small northerly component, far less than earlier decades, while 1859 60 saw the fastest shift. The report, from Springfield Mass, discusses the complex factors behind the trend.
Melard F. Craig of Middle Grave Nebraska praises Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation. The ad notes the medicine is pleasant, effective, and does not cause griping or unpleasant aftereffects. Available from Broxam Hincki and Staack Luckiesh dealers.
The text presents a jumbled mix of terms referencing a Roman Catholic priest a vicar and a presbyter attire such as frock coat. It appears to be an OCR artifact with stray phrases about church roles and garments without coherent context or events.
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