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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

4

Waverly Wins Anamosa Debate Championship Title

Waverly wins the Anamosa debate championship defeating Waverly’s rival in the final round held Friday evening. The contest crowned the north east Iowa title with trainer Clevenger noted for district success while at Shanesar. The Jaskeen Sentinel issues include an anecdote about a rat story from RC King and a RAT SNAP advertisement sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Store Co.

Waverly Anamosa Lue Iowa RC King Snow White Pharmacy McAllister Store Co

Ice on the Mississippi River Thaws Slowly

From Bellevue reports moving ice on the Mississippi began last week but remains unclear. The ice bridged the river later than usual this year and early December saw thickness enough for icemen to harvest a large crop, boosting hope that spring break up may follow.

Bellevue Mississippi Tsnaal Big River

Poor Lubricants Threaten Tractor Lifespan and Profits

Agricultural engineer A W Turner warns farmers to avoid cheap oils as they hasten equipment wear. He urges following supplier oil charts and using quality lubricants to protect tractors, noting cheap oil is a rising, serious risk amid high costs.

A. W. Turner Town State College

Hawks Not All Enemies In Farming War

The department of agriculture states hawks, notably 37 principal varieties, aid farmers by catching many pests that damage crops. It notes some hawks are beneficial and should be protected, while three species are deemed deadly and should be shot.

Department of Agriculture

Yellowstone Park Crowning Wonder of Demands

The text outlines Yellowstone Park as a crowning wonder spanning square miles with three large rivers and many tributaries. It mentions 26 lakes and 25 waterfalls within its area.

Yellowstone Park Yellowstone

Kansas State City college plans sports and yard layout

Ahvarn, professor of land gardening, discusses school grounds at Kansas State City college. He proposes room for a baseball diamond, two basketball courts, a wall volleyball court, and tents court, with limited enrollment and emphasis on utility and beauty of the campus.

Ahvarn Kansas State City College Seine Ahearn Bal Court Orchy Evergromis Rehbery Weittionté

Painting and whitewash methods for exterior surfaces

The article describes paint preparation and application basics with whitewash formulas, brushes, and simple mixing steps. It mentions using quicklime and water, salt, zinc sulfate, skim milk, and various ratios to create a whitewash suitable for exterior walls. It also notes fruit tree planting on city lots and mentions Edward Fastress and the American Farm Journal in passing.

Sat Plances Edward Fastress France Envy Vaek Fae Jon Wits Mewahintite

City Building Developments Prompt Public Interest

Community concerns rise as city planning unfolds with proposed changes to zoning and safety features. Residents and officials discuss funding, timelines, and potential impacts on neighborhoods while the process seeks transparency and public input.

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