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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
2
The notice shows a post office entry for Maquakee ta Iowa as second class mail. It lists subscription rates at 200 dollars per year in advance for the United States and 25 dollars for Canada.
The piece contrasts 1920 auctioneers with those 25 years earlier. It notes older salesmen walked or rode slow routes to outdoors sales, while modern auctions employ bankers and clerks, using cars to reach farmers’ homes for hours of work and selling sums ranging from thousands to higher amounts.
Fragmented text discusses Honduras, malaria threats, and potential farming strategies. Mentions Pennsylvania and Meru language cues, climate limits, and undeveloped opportunities. Notes suggestions on play to mitigate disease and diversify farming practices.
Fragments describe rats around a home and a man named John Pathill claiming RAT-SNAP poisons and meat bait quickly rid the area of rats. Ad promotes RAT-SNAP in three sizes 50c 81.00 sold by Snow White Pharmacy store. The rest mentions Tibetan church influence and a family’s spiritual motive in Tibet.
A guide on treating tree cavities to prolong life by filling with cement and disinfectants. Discusses cutting decayed wood, sealing with paint, using creosote and coal tar, and proper mixing ratios. Warns warm, dry conditions aid curing. moisture and warmth are essential for rapid hardening. Also includes local classified items about jobs and sales.
Wisconsin tests show moisture in coatings can fail to prevent warping and odor when kiln dried, even with proper treatment. Experts note varnish and sealers only slow degradation, while penetration and odor changes persist under varying atmospheric conditions.
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