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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
6
A curious mix of incidents is recounted from recent reports. Lightning striking animals and a stable leads to multiple deaths and escapes, a golfer injures fingers while cutting an old ball with a knife, and a Holly plant contains caffeine. A parrot relief craze in Scotland proved false as Punch notes.
The article describes how foot shape signals character traits. Square feet allegedly indicate practical, strong, honest natures and suitability as wives and mothers. Long, slim feet supposedly reflect daintiness and sensitivity, while wide and high arches imply vigor and pride.
The spider crab uses seaweed as camouflage to hide from predators. A notice announces extended free freight in November, offering mali delivery to US cities with populations over 5,000.
The Talk Staff held a test sale for Talk tickets with a 2 Talk book prize for the top seller over ten tickets. The high school discusses the Talk dedication, staff photo at Hamley's, and a program with patriotic songs led by Miss Van Toll followed by Mr. Thomas on the American Legion. Debates, sports, and sophomore events fill the week.
A veteran farmer touts RAT SNAP as economical and effective, claiming it saves hundreds of chicks and feed yearly. He notes the product is easy to use, sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAlister Stores, with sizes 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00. The ad includes testimonials and a mock newspaper line about a misheard marriage report.
The Congregational church will hold Bible School at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at noon and evening services at 7:30 p.m. Mr W W Overmeyer speaks today. Morning topic The Present Day Message of Christ's Temptation. Evening topic The Gospel for the Present Period of Reconstruction.
Wood Camp No 161 M W of A calls members to regular meeting January 28 1920 at 7 30 pm for officer installation. Refreshments after business. Also Baptist and Free Methodist church notices include sermons Sunday school classes and services with pastor John Watterson.
In eighteenth century social life amusements ranged from clever card play to elaborate fancy dress balls, with dancing and decorum shaping public gatherings. Amber and ancient adornments fascinated Romans and Phoenicians, valued for beauty and reputed healing powers, while odd anecdotes from college pews and stage entertainments added local color to Jackson Sentinel readers.
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