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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
7
The fragment discusses the poor condition of county roads, car damage from mud and neglect, and notes about motor conservation and future auto usage. It mentions warnings about tread, a garage incident, and optimistic notes about hard roads versus soft ones, with reference to stay statistical predictions about car ownership per family.
El Paso Chamber of Commerce promotes casual safety with roadside signs rather than mechanical devices. Curves labeled dead man’s curves remind motorists to slow down at hills and intersections, while manufacturers announce advances in engines and transmissions. The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports 1919 motor vehicle production and wholesale value figures.
A well known automobile man notes a surge in car prices from 3 dollars and up as demand doubles output. He warns cars will be hard to obtain unless orders are placed for future delivery. Also advises tractor lubrication is crucial and to use manufacturer guidance. Keep nuts and rivets tight and keep tractors housed when idle.
Dr Walsh advertises over 20 years of experience offering non surgical remedies for stomach nerves rheumatic conditions and other ailments. It lists testimonial proofs and urges visits to 126 West Third Street McCullough Bridge Devonport Iowa with specific hours and the promise of a four day strabismus method and adenoids removal for patients including waiters and Sunday visitors.
A clipped note remarks that spring’s presence saps energy, likening it to a diarhe style aside and suggesting a humorous weariness of the season. The fragment hints at seasonal mood but lacks concrete details or identifiable events.
Nick Herrig bought a Titan tractor through Herrig Bros and Lamotte Implement Dealers. The machine arrived Monday and was unloaded Tuesday morning as Nic prepares to begin spring field work in Lamotte News.
John Tuthill reports trying poison with meat and cheese to kill rats without success. He praises RAT SNAP noting all rats were gone in ten days. Ad endorses RAT SNAP with a cake-mixing instruction and three sizes priced 25c 50c and sold by Snow Pharmacy and McAllister Co TLS.
The swingknife, a wooden sword 18 to 24 inches long and up to 10 inches wide, scraped woody portions from flax. It hung over a groove on the swingstock and is still used in some Old World flax manufacture, but modern machinery has largely displaced it.
Wartime ad warns of rats spreading disease at the front and urges readers to act quickly with RAT! SNAP traps. Lists three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Store Co, 71 St.
A London Punch styled note suggests motorists favor a future requirement for pedestrians to carry gunther plates for identification in case of being knocked down. The fragment hints at enforcement or safety measures amid traffic concerns.
Forty years ago the Baptists sociable met with Mrs. Dr. Martin this Thursday afternoon and evening. Mr J Reynolds returned from Davenport Saturday with plans for a new house. The M E sociable at Maskrey and Sons last Wednesday drew larger crowds than usual. Dee Goodenow, late clerk for CL a Sanborn and Son, and Chas Haight of Anderson and Bradley have exchanged positions. Charlie Griffin caught three catfish weighing 24 pounds at Nickersons mills last week.
Mrs Annie H Cooley of Middlefield Connecticut faced a severe grip attack and threat of pneumonia. She began using Champerlains Cough Remedy and experienced relief as chest pains disappeared and the cough loosened. She states she cannot praise the remedy enough. Pte Adm
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