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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
6
fragmentary OCR describes a golden opaque stone used for ornament, discovered near Murane, Wien, with brass filings and a precious context. It mentions new paper guilder currency issued in Java by the Tavasche bank, admired by Chinese and natives, with notes printed by an American company to ease silver coin shortages.
Lydia and Bob drift toward the willows and discuss engagements as memories of schooldays surface. Lydia recalls past suitors, the yacht owner Bilary, and the men Meridan Harper and Percy Downey while Bob probes which future husband she will choose. He reveals a photo, heightening tension as they debate commitments.
C E Sours born July 24 1875 in Victor Iowa died at his city home on May 26 1920 after living in this city since 1875 with his mother and brother. He married Alpha Breeden on May 23 1912. He was a Jackson Lodge No 33 member and for two years in the automobile business. Funeral Thursday at the M E church Rev J J Kidder officiating with burial in Mt Hope.
Local church notes outline Lord's Supper observances and sermons by Dr. S. A. Smith and Rev. Williams of Davenport with services across Free Methodist and Congregational churches. An advisory on rat control promotes RAT-SNAP products via Snow ite Pharmacy and McAllister Stores. Brief cultural notes define Bab el Mandeb and the Bridge of Sighs as historic names.
A family visit recounts a playful exchange about roasting a chicken and the birds’ bills. The four year old asks if chickens eat roses and where they carry their handkerchiefs, prompting a whimsical moment.
The article discusses two mysterious fruits produced by PHI pines the dorian and the mangosteen. It describes the dorian as large and creamy with a custard like pulp and notes the mangosteen yields a highly fragrant liquid that cannot be preserved.
The text argues that a town’s limits determine its social reach and that population loss in many small towns weakens states and nations. It cites declines across Wisconsin Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Michigan Iowa Missouri from 1900 to 1919, contrasting with growing big cities, and urges strengthening small towns for economic and civic health. It notes farmers’ stake in town prosperity and ties material welfare to civilization’s progress.
A column argues that a strong community rests on farmer and merchant cooperation. Prosperity comes when people buy and money circulates locally, building a better Northwest. It stresses unity and the need for a robust home market to support development and community welfare. A separate note promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy for catarrh.
A rare plant named vulvox globator is cited as capable of rapid multiplication, with experts suggesting millions could be produced in compact colonies. Researchers note potential uses in biotech and environmental systems, while cautioning on ethical and ecological implications.
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