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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
3
The piece explains how wartime price rises hit retailers and manufacturers, raising costs for rent wages and fuel while demand shrinks as unemployment climbs. It notes farmers face dropping prices and shoppers have less money, causing a slow, inevitable readjustment across inflation, production, and consumption.
An Inst captain inspecting his company noted a soldier’s failure to wash, questioning the back of the neck or ears. The exchange highlights discipline and casual chatter during roll call times.
Jack Danby and his father ride the Mountain Road Express when robbers seize a strong box. The old farmer defuses danger with calm grit, aiding in foiling the theft as the Overland Special arrives with the treasure secured and a grateful crew.
The American Red Cross announces a fiscal year budget totaling 19.36 million with a domestic focus on disabled veterans and families. Overseas relief and famine efforts, including Europe and China, are funded alongside disaster aid and chapter support, with substantial funds reserved for famine relief and child welfare.
Mildred plans an engagement party revealing a concealed engagement while Fanny suspects a fiancé secret. A guest, George Howard, confesses a past romance with Miss Upton, then reveals Mildred’s fiancé’s name, uniting couples as party guests arrive. The scene blends romantic intrigue with a humorous mix of old Atlantic City memories and a stray fishing note.
The fragment describes a chaotic scene where workman Fenton examines red pieces, claiming they can be made smaller, while Vishoram faces bankruptcy rumors. A remark calls Vishoram a lucky man as someone bets on hits that allegedly failed to shrink the reds.
The author urges maintaining wider safe highways as motor transport rises. Narrow roads invite drainage problems and weed spread, while Europe keeps roads flush to fences with proper edging. He warns against skimping on paving life, citing canal and canal locks as lessons and advocating eighteen feet minimum and wider where possible.
A broad protest against proposed Rusty Hindish style highway laws accuses them of stifling motor truck transport. Highway engineers farmers fruit and vegetable growers and other industry operators argue license fee hikes and restrictions lack study and evidence. California explores road tree acquisitions and India speeds up highway construction as global traffic patterns shift.
Proceedings show daily 2 pm meetings from October 13 to 26 1921 with Campbell and Golding presiding. Quorums noted as lacking on several days and the Auditor adjourned sessions to 2 pm next business day.
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