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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
2
The text notes Warren G. Harding becoming president after a decisive election, with Woodrow Wilson in frail health. It comments on unemployment, international issues, and the absence of a clear program from Harding's new administration while criticizing Republicans for belittling Wilson's policies.
The article recalls 1871 invasions and asks whether the German empire can justify massive reparations. It notes seven and fifty five billion dollar figures, comparing to past French suffering and urging equal scrutiny of power and spoils. The Jackson Sentinel signals readiness to investigate.
Want ads show employment for a waitress at Palace Gs and various sales and rental notices. Items include secondhand safes, a Remington typewriter, cows and a work horse, horse drawn buggies, a Dehand Six car, Rhode Island baby chicks, Hereford bulls, Leghorn chickens, eggs for hatching, and modern houses and cottages for sale or rent. Places referenced include Maquoketa Fulton and Delmar areas with contact names like Glenn Eaton, Mrs. Frank McPherson, J. Stokesberry, and Wm. Meinike.
The Iowa legislature adjourned last Friday for a ten day recess to allow members to return home and handle business. Reconvening Monday at ten, a flood of bills is expected the first two days next week. Bills passed include the osteopath measure with two dissenting votes and a boxing legalization bill that passed the house 60 to 43 and moves to the senate.
Towns report 208120 farms with 51 008 acres of tillable land divided among 208120 farms. Of these, 40.84 percent are owner operated while the rest are operated under various arrangements.
A postwar census notes farming arrangements shifting as war production waned. Major causes include farmers halting output during the war and passing farms to sons and relatives. Federal figures show tracts of one or more acres, with about 12,000 tracts of three or more acres. State totals estimate 356000 acres affected, with many tracts timber or pasture and 3090 acres classified as waste land along river bottoms.
President Wit son announced he will enter law practice with former Secretary of State Risbridge Calby, opening offices in New York. Wilson, a long practicing lawyer, plans to specialize in international law with focus on foreign relations. He will apply to practice before the Supre me Court.
March activities show the class split between Mildred Dohin gton and Robert Brown in the heralded debate. Friday evening Lyceum drew a large crowd featuring Cartoonist Barel and substitute Lillian Frandsen. A public sale organized by Ghover attracted good attendance and prices. Patrick Noohan and grandchildren Veronica and Piddie visited Mrs. M. E. Nognan, while Mrs. John O Currie and family were noted at Tere Tuesday event.
A 19th century style ad describes kidney pains and dizziness among women and claims Downs Kidney Pills provide relief. It attributes back ache, fatigue, and nocturnal restlessness to kidney issues and credits a testimonial from a Worried reader to endorse the remedy. The promotion cites Fortner–Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY.
Townsfolk and families noted for Tuesday events include Mrs John Dodds visiting in town, Elmer Edwards Home Sundry, and Miss Elizabeth Noonan visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Holm plan to move to Maquoketa with children. Levi Bighford and Jake visited Brant Bute. school term ends as Eligibeth Neofiati completes class.
A reader reports relief from chronic kidney troubles after using Foley Kidney Pills. She credits the product with ending sleepless nights and improved health after trying various remedies over years. The testimonial claims strong personal benefit and recommends the pills to others, noting they are sold everywhere.
Mr and Mrs Geo Jesper of El Dora Tennessee arrived last week and cited numerous relatives at home. Miss F T Dewden Mortaint visited a friend Mrs M Murphey. Captain Brooks of the Valentiers gave a feature with prizes at the MM church. Voy Langham of Norway planned a weeks stay with Mr and Mrs Will Langham.
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