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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
2
The piece notes a crowded GOP field with four senators Governors and two generals seeking the party's nomination for the Chicago convention. Democrats bide time awaiting a pace setter while admitting GOP timber appears less green and the Republican Congress shows a poor showing.
A garbled passage comments on public confidence and party strategy. It contrasts passivity with the pursuit of a strong presidential figure, criticizing efforts focused on noise rather than policy. The text reflects partisan frustration and calls for decisive leadership.
Doctors from Chicago and Worcester report declines in hospital population and alcohol-related illnesses since prohibition. Dr Meyer notes fewer evident cases and more abstinent behavior among patients. Dr Drew cites a perceptible drop in alcohol linked diseases and injuries in their institutions.
A Norfolk Mass report notes that prohibition may cut alcoholic patients but questions if total reduction is possible. The piece mentions the establishment of a secret department in Geneva and Neungstown and cites a 60 percent drop in alcohol related cases since the dry law. The narrator recalls a funeral where a nephew asked if the party was lively, reflecting on sobriety.
Rumored unrest and impatience arise at a trade school as workers push for faster pay and early sharing of labor earnings. The sense of urgency suggests tensions over compensation and timelines among the students and staff.
Specialists see fertile field for nationwide imitation as Loudoun county Virginia hosts a pioneering breeders association. It supports eight breeds including Guernsey and Shorthorn cattle, Percheron horses, Berkshire and Duroc Jersey hogs, Shropshire sheep, and Rhode Island Red and Barred Plymouth Rock poultry. The system reduces effort and costs by standardizing purebred production.
In Loudoun County a public meeting of farmers and stockmen promoted better stock through the Better-Size-Better-Stock campaign. The Loudoun County Breeders Association, aided by the county agent and local bankers, has grown from 60 to over 200 active members and operates a livestock market for members. Agriculture specialists see potential for similar clubs nationwide as other regions already host multiple breeders clubs under professional management.
A historic note explains creosote use to extend fence post life. Boiling hot creosote immersion for 30 to 680 minutes followed by cooling drives deep penetration, sealing cracks, and forming an outer shell to prevent rotting. Simple dipping is insufficient for lasting preservation.
Fragmentary text outlines an official entitlement for stock breeders connected with a department. It mentions stock owners receiving awards and a process tied to breed standards and live stock practices. The rest is unreadable, but hints at a formal designation and method for improving stock quality.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe lettuce sales for a local market. The text mentions weighing limits, payment terms, and unspecified seeding or pricing details, with garbled phrases about security and weights. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable.
A fragment discusses Chinese confectioners who skillfully hollow fruits and shells without leaving signs. It also defines winter as the three coldest months in different regions and offers a political aside on morality and liberty attributed to Everson.
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