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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
2
Senator Reed attended the inquiry into the Hoover fund and suggested many committee members drew large salaries under Mr Hoover, framing them as burglars backing two master burglars seeking the nomination.
A crowded farm supply notice lists EG-8-UR Grit for chickens, crushed clam shells, CHOLERINE for diseased fowls, and ROWKURE and RAG BALM for cow conditioning priced at 3-4 dollars. It notes Mrs Lenore Ralston and party visiting from Cedar Rapids, Ava Mae Johnson departing for East Aurora and Sea Gate for permanent residence.
A public notice from Marvel Products Co promotes Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure all boosting longevity and vitality. It claims benefits for both genders, from youth to old age, with druggists selling the product nationwide and distributors earning the full purchase price if unsatisfied.
A Sanitary Bakery visitor found a $200 bill Wednesday afternoon and sent it to the Sentinel office with instructions to locate the owner. The finder, unnamed, urged the owners to claim their money and expressed gratitude. Alice Nims, Route 4, was mentioned in connection with the note.
Members of A W Ciips Post No 74 and Civil War and World War veterans groups are notified that Mema Sunday services will be held at the Congregational Church on Sunday May 30 at 11:00 AM with assembly at 10:00 AM. Commander Fred Guries signs the notice.
At the season finale meeting hosted by Mrs. J Y Buchanan the PEG group elected officers for the new year. Mrs Edward Luckiesh was named president with Rex See as vice president and Mrs M L Wiright as cor. Miss Ella Mitchell becomes treasurer and Mrs B D Harris chaplain. Mrs Luckiesh reported on the state convention in Iowa City.
Maquoketa residents use Adlerika with glycerine and buckthorn bark to flush the bowel, claim it removes residues from the alimentary canal and prevents appendicitis. The ad cites relief of gas and sour stomach, with a bottle touted to aid chronic stone ache. Br oxam and Hinckley druggists sell it.
Citizens are urged to donate flowers to the G A R Hall by Monday morning to aid the W R A in need of flowers. Local residents are asked to bring blooms to the hall for distribution.
Notice states relocation to new quarters on the north side of West Place three doors west of current location. Em cage to Condensed Milk Factory ready to receive ream and will pay 61 cents per pound for butter in the coming week.
John Orr a carpenter of Maquoketa testifies after years of kidney pain and backache that Dodlin's Kidney Pills from Stack & Lueysh Drug Store gave quick relief. He recalls using the remedy for lameness and irregular kidney action, and confirms his praise again on March 4, 1920.
The fragmentary note suggests a discussion of blame toward hens and scarce goods. It mentions government bulletins and a sentinel deal, with references to Beez and BNAP. The text is garbled, but hints at a public or policy angle on resource scarcity and blame.
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