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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
2
Official paper of Jackson County reports managers entered in the post office matter at Maquoke Vta Iowa 25 second class.
The Spirit of compromise on a peace treaty reservations gains momentum after Jackson Day talks. Senate Democrats and Republicans may reach a modified reservations plan within hours or days, aiming for swift ratification before the League of Nations meeting set for the 16th, allowing U S representation in the League Council and Assembly.
Raymond Poincare was elected senator for the Department of the Dordogne on the second ballot yesterday with 217 of 272 votes cast. The first ballot produced a slate including Conservatives 12 and Liberal Republican 1, reflecting a divided field as the election concluded.
French election process differs from the US system. Premier Clemenceau is not expected to face opposition next Saturday. Electors, Senators, and deputies are elected separately from any presidential issue, with presidential candidates unknown at parliamentary selection. If Clemenceau confirms candidacy, a preliminary meeting becomes unnecessary.
In Chicago, Mr. Bryan says he and President Wilson agree in purpose on the peace treaty and League of Nations. He notes only a difference of opinion on methods to achieve immediate ratification and speedy League establishment, not opposition to the President. The Constitution gives the press wide latitude.
The text reports Mr. Bryan stating eighty senators favor ratification but differ on reservations. He advocates a compromise to secure prompt acceptance of the treaty with the support of at least two thirds of the Senate, aligning with Congress and the President to pass or veto.
Dr Walsh a time tested specialist promises guaranteed testimonials of success before payment. He treats stomach nervous and rheumatic diseases cataract deafness weak eyes nervousness kidneys backache and fatigue with modern vigor building methods. Hydrocela treatment takes about four days with flexible terms. Office Davenport Iowa 126 West Third Street McGullough Building hours 10 12 30 and 2 4 plus Saturday evenings 7 40 9 Sunday 10 11 a.m.
A cryptic note discusses Fegitho offering what he would as if throwing away generosity to reveal the essence of giving. It hints at motives behind acts of charity and asks readers to reflect on true generosity beyond outward appearances.
Local classified notes show multiple for sale items including an incubator, brick residence, cord wood, a sow, and various livestock. Also listed are a Poland China bear and sows, Buick and Dodge vehicles, and a found bag with trading stamps and purse. Contact details reference Maquoketa and nearby areas.
Fulton farmer Thomas Rourk reports years of farm labor caused back pain, frequent nighttime urination and dizzy spells. He used Doan's Kidney Pills and saw excellent results, confirming the medicine's effectiveness for kidney-related troubles. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y distributes the pills.
Tom Mix in The Speed Maniac opens next Sunday at the New Orpheum Theatre. The Fox feature promises thrills and romance with Mix’s famed daredevil stunts on Tony and a strong Western life story centered on defending the weak.
James Baxter touts RAT-SNAP rat poison as his farmers best defense against rats saving him in chick losses and feed costs. The ad claims he uses about a cake per year and estimates 3300 in chicks eggs and feed saved. Three sizes priced 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00.
Public sale announced for January 21 at the Magucka7 farm located one mile east of Main Street. W G Wurster proprietors advertise grain corn machinery and farm items including sawmill related tools for buyers. Sale details reference local terms and a general discussion of conditions and humanity in context.
A fragment notes Roman soldiers built roads and bore armor, living on coarse bread and sour wine. It mentions temperate diet, regular exercise, Spanish peas, and dances, with reference to bread, water, lemon, and other rustic provisions.
In Norway and France researchers use scale analysis to gauge fish growth and age. The method helps determine maturity and potential yield, guiding fisheries management decisions.
Odd, fragmented OCR text references Sydney Smith palm sugar and palm varieties. Mentions Great Men and balance of men, with scattered phrases about Jupiter Mars and Carregie. Content is garbled, lacking clear event, date, or identifiable subjects.
A fragmented discussion traces a phrase Bosker time as a cheerful Jeure term from birthplace usage and connects it to eighteenth century English slang and current vernacular. It mentions phrases like yo ky and references to slang collections and beverages, noting curious, playful language shifts.
A notice promotes Rheumatic Kinks 60 Rheumatic Remedy claiming relief for inflamed painful joints. The ad asserts prior failures with other remedies and offers the product for sale by Broxam & Hen and through druggists and leading druggists.
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