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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
3
An old style medical ad extolls GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney trouble and related symptoms. The copy urges immediate use, promises quick relief within twenty four hours, and claims long term kidney health with continued daily capsules. It also notes money back guarantees and promotes the original imported GOLD MEDAL brand.
The piece condemns profiteering from food and essentials during war, noting hoarding by some and inflated margins from producer to consumer. It cites cotton and clothing prices, government price controls on wheat, and claims manufacturers, jobbers, and retailers benefited from shortages and high demand while urging shared accountability amid rising costs.
The Attorney General warns that fat profits by packers are not the only issue as a government plan may flood the market with 100 million dollars worth of surplus army food via parcel post to lower prices. Despite small land sales by government agencies, the action aims to curb fat profits and stabilize market conditions.
Massachusetts Senator Walsh urges Congress to speed President recommendations into action and keep public faith in government. New York Congressman Siegel proposes cost price markings on commodities while Congressman Good touts an embargo on shoes and leather to curb high prices. The piece closes with a reflection on endurance in politics and public morale.
An outline of primary road funding and procedures explains how counties propose and oversee road projects. It covers roles of the Board of Supervisors and Highway Commission, federal approval, per mile costs, property assessments, and repayment terms, with examples and contingent rules for hard surfacing and district funding.
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