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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
2
A Paris report says Constantinople will stay the seat of the Turkish government as outlined by the Supreme Council in a treaty draft awaiting official approval at a London meeting this month. The decision reflects English public opinion and the council's intent to back the Turkish administration.
In the 1818 senatorial corruption case against Senator Newerry and 134 co defendants, 350 names were drawn for juror venires. A pool of 135 jurors was ordered to report today as the courtroom is rearranged to accommodate them. The government is led by Freak Deiley, former U S District Attorney of Indianapolis, with defense headed by Martin O.
The article lauds Edwin T. Meredith of Des Moines for being appointed Secretary of Agriculture, praising his successful business career and his publication Successful Farming. It notes Meredith’s leadership in the Associated Ad Clubs of America and argues he would be a valuable cabinet member.
The Military Training Camps Association sent to Senator James Wadsworth a letter endorsing the Army plan for universal training of all young men aged 18 to 21. The group pledges active support and claims 1,200 chapters nationwide to aid passage of the bill, arguing it aids Americanization and national defense.
A New York bulletin from the Merchants Association announces a committee to curb pirating of American trademarks amid rising injustices to U S trademark owners. It notes increasing piracy and copying of registered devices as a form of unfair competition within the United States.
Readable fragments describe a father's duty and a wish to find a broken line or item. The text appears as garbled OCR with missing vocabulary and scattered phrases. No clear event, names, or dates emerge to identify a definite news item.
Nia Tunkins demands action amid a noisy racket around an old gong. The message highlights community tension and a call for calm, with residents seeking clarity on ownership and history of the instrument.
A fragmented want ad page lists multiple sale items including good sesh cow, Sper of mules, Silvertone belt, a modern 7 bath electric twee, cord wood, brick residence inquiries, and farm or rental notes. It mentions individuals such as Bert Baldwin, Geo Ott, Frank Ellis, W H Tebbs, and W D Becker & Son with various contact hints. The jumble also includes jobs and government exemption notices, plus miscellaneous household goods and a small farm listing in Junction rendering Co.
Rhoda rejects a rich aunt's demand that she marry a wealthy man. The aunt disinherits Rhoda, while Harry pleads to support her. Rhoda leaves. rumor and pursuit follow as Harry tracks her and learns of a secret lottery connected to the estate. The story ends with a wedding hope and Aunt Trimble’s final bequest to Harry.
A Maquoketa resident reports relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills for years of pain headaches and dizziness. The testimonial notes permanent improvement and urges readers to use the same remedy. The Interchurch World Movement outlined plans to expand educational facilities with 1,000 new buildings in five years, naming a committee to advance the program.
A Far East report from Jetu tsk Siberia says Bolshevik forces at Kiuek inskaya captured Colonel Bhunt and seven American engineers. Several American Red Cross members and many Poles were reportedly seized, with Riuchinskaya along the Trans-Siberian line cited as a location. Local reports mention Americans held by Soviet authorities amid war-era chaos.
James Baxter reports using RAT SNAP to protect poultry, claiming $300 yearly savings in chicks and feed. The ad promotes three sizes at $1.00 each, sold and guaranteed by Snow White Pharmacy and Meeker Stores Co.
A fragmented note discusses river ecology and historical river course changes. It mentions the Severn and Thames regions, the Cotswold hills, and geological shifts shaping water flow. Includes garbled references to Africa and Ugnaia with unclear relevance.
A historical note describes using ink over pencil lines to protect and reveal the initial marks. The method aims to prevent ink from spreading and to keep pencil traces legible for later tracing or restoration.
Report says German forces begin evacuation of Upper Silesia within three days of final ratifications as 18 000 Allied troops prepare to occupy the region. Arrangements have been made to dispatch French English and Allied units to enforce the peace plan.
An advertisement for a supposed pain relief remedy warns readers about “ahegmation” and claims a bottle will ease agony. The copy directs readers to buy from SF BROXAM & LEY, chemists and leading druggists, promising simple relief.
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