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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
3
Fox star Tom Mix facing danger in a daring horseback stunt as a fire sweeps a palace set. Amid blurred text, the piece notes Mix’s reputation for bold performance and the audience’s thrill at high risk.
An ad style feature extols Mix as the fearless star of Rough Riding Romance performing dangerous stunts without faking or doubles. Readers are urged to cut out the ad and mail it for a trial package of Foley remedies and tonics.
A compact musing on progress noting that adaptation to the world is sensible and reasonable while progress hinges on the unreasonable person who dares to reshape reality. The quote attributes forward motion to Bernard Shaw and emphasizes bold reform over conformity.
The note suggests laxatives provide temporary relief and should be used only for that purpose. It promotes Chain Tablet’s as a permanent relief option and instructs careful per-pack directions. It also claims tablets improve appetite and digestion, naming Stauck Luckeish, Broxam, and Binebey.
Effie Alene Mayner born Ridgedale Iowa September 15 1873 died unexpectedly November 4 at age 46. She married John H Jones in 1896 and had Edward and Thelma before later marrying Daniel F Black and having daughter Bernice. Survived by husband three children siblings and many friends. services held November 6 at Buckhorn church with R N A and burial at Backhorn Cemetery.
The Lusk Investigating Committee led raids on anarchist headquarters across New York, uncovering a well funded propaganda network. Over twenty five tons of literature were seized and more than 1000 people were examined for records, with thirty five held on charges of criminal anarchy and related offenses. The committee seeks further law testing and backing to curb the menace. The New York Board of Trade announced a campaign to mobilize business leaders to suppress Bolshevism and radicalism and restore stability after the armistice.
The Rochester Post Express quotes a pessimistic view that it will take centuries for civilization to recover from a major blow, contrasting with a counterpoint that ample centuries remain before recovery. The exchange frames lingering cultural doubts and prolonged societal impact.
The passage notes a forthcoming fall effect on taxpayers from a new levy increase tied to raising minimum wages for country teachers. It argues teachers deserve higher pay after three years at lower rates and cites comparisons of education costs and the value of the teachers' work.
County and state taxes will rise this year according to the county auditor. State levy climbs from 3.5 to 7.5 mills, an increase of 0.1 percent, while county levy grows from 14.58 to 19.5 mills. A cited reason is higher minimum wages for school teachers enacted at the last meeting.
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