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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1920

Page

3

Post Office Entry at Maquake Ta DowS Official Paper

An official county paper entry notes post office handling at Maquake Ta DowS. The brief item records mail class and administrative stamping in a localized county context.

House Favors Soldiers Bonus Plan in Congress

The House of Representatives shows a favorable tilt toward a comprehensive soldiers bonus measure tied to land and monetary concessions for World War veterans. The plan, urged by the American Legion, aims to be reported this session and swiftly passed.

House of Representatives Beth Hanges Congress American Legion Sio

Soldiers deserve equal rewards for service across wars

A reader argues for a large bond to honor veterans from all wars, recalling personal service in the Philippines and hardships endured. The writer questions why American soldiers cannot receive the same recognition and benefits, stressing duty and sacrifice across generations.

Forty Years Ago in October 1879 Local Notes

Misses S D Stewart Charlotte Cundill and Herbert Bader attended a county Teachers Association meeting at Bellevue. Frank Schrader visited the Garden City exposition and appeared at Justice Wallace's court as spectator. Chas Fisk and Geo Trout went to Chicago to view the exposition building. Attorney G L Johnson left for New York on Reynolds estate business and to visit St Lawrence Co and Henverton. Art Rich from Monticello Liberal visits. Mrs W P Haywood and daughter from Lyons attend linen wedding and visit relatives.

S. D. Stewart Charlotte Cundill Herbert Bader Teachers’ Association Bellevue Frank Schrader Garden City Frank Justice Wallace Chas Fisk Geo. Trout Chicago G. L. Johnson New York Reynolds St. Lawrence Co Henverton G. L Art Monticello W. P. Haywood Lyons Ed Maskery

Wanted Adlets and Local Listings

Want Ads list farm and household items for sale and rent. Entries include two fresh cows, a clothes hanger, farm for rent, various furniture for sale, lost dog, nine room house for sale, modern home and furnishings, chicks orders, hens and eggs, horses and calves, hay, and farm acreage for sale near Maquoketa Canton Savanna and Maquoketa area. Some entries request inquiries to local contacts and include phone or route references.

Park A Bow Morehead J. K. Davis A. G. Wolfe Lost Nation Ts. Quoketa FL Norders Howard McPherson Maquoketa Fleccher Geo F. Daudel Westai L. Miller R. J Clever Timothy Byron L. Matthews Geo. F. Daudei Savanna

Cancer Cure Claim by Dr Johnson Prompts Public Notice

The item reports on Dr O A Johnson of Kansas City Mo curing William McKinley of a lip cancer after other doctors failed. It notes a book Cancer Truths by the doctor and offers to send it free to cancer sufferers or a contact address in Kansas City. The surrounding text also includes local society notes and events from November 1879.

William McKinley Lacona Towa A. Johnson Kansas City DicKinler Ong Dr. O. Son

Snow White News Ad Scan Offers Home Goods Bargains

A dense advertisement page from Snow White Pharmacy and local store touts wallpaper paste brushes Edison phonograph upgrades Motorola accessory and automatic winding, Kodak film services, farm tonics, chocolates, hot dye, and arsenic spray tips. It promotes quick service, satisfaction guarantees, and mentions Marth 1st as a planning target while urging readers to “square up” and buy broadly.

Senator Mitchell Heads to Des Moines for Legislature Return

Mary L. Shattuck and others note Mitchell leaving for Des Moines on the noon train to rejoin the Legislature after a short recess. He is placed on important standing committees and mingles with constituents during the vacation.

Mary L. Shattuck Mitchell Desi Moines A. W. Richardson S. Simpson Igck

Maquoketa Debates Reform and Rail Line Change Plan

A local discussion centers on reform and retrenchment with no talk of cutting teachers' salaries. Citizens consider rerouting the C M & St Paul line north through Maquoketa toward Preston and Elwood, asking business leaders to support a 0.3 percent tax. Ice breakup on the Mississippi is noted, and city marshal candidates, including W L Shrigley and James Haller, are discussed.

C. M. & St. Paul Road Preston Petely Mqnoketa Elwood Maquokéta Mississippi Thomas Palmer & Bradley Andrew Ity W. L. Shrigtey Belden Jas. Haller

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mrs Reeve's Night Pain

Sufferer reports pain and distress from kidney trouble disrupting sleep. Backache twinges and urinary issues disrupt rest. after taking Doan's Kidney Pills procured locally, substantial relief followed. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co and marketed through Staack Luckiesh Drug Store outlets.

Warner Su Ilsace Doar’s Staack & Luckiesh Reeve Foster-Millburn Co Mirs Buffalo

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