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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
The adjournment of Congress closes a great legislative session noted for failures and unkept promises. Republicans argued Democratic control blocked action on Living costs but failed to tackle the issue seriously. The blame shifts to the cabinet and president as Republicans await governing power.
The piece laments rising living costs after a Democratic majority loss in Congress and accuses Republicans of delaying reforms. It criticizes obstruction by statesmen and notes public hardship. An advisory section promotes RAT SNAP for rat control with Dr H H Butler endorsing its use in hospitals.
Ma and Mrs F Crabb and ter Alta of Independence visit Mrs Crabb and Mrs Hambell at home. Graves family motor to Moline to see Mrs Graves Johnson. Dorothy Dodge returns to Clinton after visiting Aunt Rebecca Paris. Memorial Day exercises held at Monmouth. Elizabeth Stuart Cedar Rapids and Beerta Gilbert Des Moines visit Aunt Rebecca Paris. Ladies Aid Society meets at Paris home. Edwin Lowe family visit Davenport. Ollie Hambell and daughter in Des Moines for illness of Gibson. Lloyd Paul returns to Clinton after stay with Harp family. Corbett and Barnhill guests at Corbett home. Tem Scott returns from Mt. Vernon. Emma Ketchum to Cedar Falls for summer school. Barrows visit Central City. Luett returns to Cadet Rapid from visit with parents. Wirth Hinklemann Frandsen go to Cedar Falls for summer courses. Linzie Brown joins Ward on Marion trip. Girls celebrate ninth birthday at Doris Stickley home. Velma Scott returns from Mt Vernon term.
John Martin of Milwaukee Wisconsin says rheumatism indigestion and back pain excluded his ability to work until Tanlac improved his condition within days. He reports weight gain restored appetite better sleep and full relief from pain and discomfort.
Mrs. Howard Willison of Onslow spent Thursday here with relatives. Several families including the Barrows Rhodes and Franks vacationed or visited in-house. Joseph Pickett left for South Dakota for temporary employment and many neighbors traveled to nearby towns such as Hopkinton Elwood and Central City for visits.
Andrew schedules a Thursday afternoon visit with Mrs. Wim Hoffman on June 17. Gilbert Hayes returns home from Chicago after two months of work. Marion March stays with cousins Archie and Ray Kappes near Bellevue. The Glen Day family visited Labola for a Sunday with Mrs. Day’s relatives. Mary and Ale Koppes plan a Welton trip to visit sisters. Lois Hagobsen and Venita Fenton visit Stanwood grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Win Hartman. Clarence McClellan and a Stanwood relative visit Mrs. Win Huffman.
A historical wedding notice describes a community event with players Lena Achen H W Miller Edith Flage and family. It notes Miss Edith Flage enjoyed a week’s vacation visited relatives near Green and with her uncle. Several local residents hosted visits and gatherings including a Presbyterian church program and a summer service by Rev Moss.
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