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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
2
The article discusses a proposed muster at Constantinople to deter Turkish toleration, suggesting British French and possibly Italian troops, with American aid deemed unlikely. Allies debate the plan amid fears of renewed hostilities, but recognize public weariness of war and cost.
Grave diggers have been on strike for three weeks in Berlin causing delays and forcing relatives to dig graves themselves. Relatives, often in worn coats and hats, work in cemeteries while authorities argue over treaty wording about "or any other means" as a factor in ratification negotiations.
The speaker laments that leaders of the two major parties will not agree on American membership in the League of Nations, noting the issue is of tremendous importance yet the gap between them is small.
Fragmented OCR notes outline reservations to Article XII and Article X proposed by a partisan conference. Presidency and Senate consent are mentioned, with reference to limits on US military or naval involvement and the Congress power to declare war.
A new political party is forming with a nucleus in St. Louis and proposed candidates for President and Vice President. Boston journalist Paul Harris Drake described the party as liberal, aligning with groups like the American Labor Party, with a national convention to select nominees likely in St. Louis. Revival of liberal conferences, demands for utilities reform, and editorials discuss political strategy and the mood of the nation amid ongoing mudslinging. Governor Sproul criticized excessive rhetoric without action, while editors warn against smear campaigns and emphasize constructive liberal goals.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses rapid communications, signaling a telegraphy context. It mentions a sensor, rate of words per minute, and a machine that interprets or transmits data, with unclear surrounding details.
The Chicago Tribune notes that curiosity spurred humans to progress from rubbing wood to making fires. It mentions using matches, wood, and stove flames, with gas sometimes aiding ignition, illustrating knowledge growth reported by the Kansas City Star.
Redwood Mehter is widely used on the Pacific coast due to natural rot resistance. Heartwood resists ground contact and remains vermin-free for 25 years or more, unlike many other species which rot quickly. The wood’s fungi repellent properties stem from tannins oils and resins.
A historical notice reports Australia’s export ban on gold requiring authorization while Chinese traders return to their homelands. Customs inspectors seize rich hauls hidden in jars and mirror backs, revealing ongoing smuggling probes.
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