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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
7
An aged account describes a rural schoolroom scene with a teacher’s desk on a raised platform, a large center stove, and four seating rows along walls. It contrasts heat, comfort, and discipline, depicting how pupils like the Big Bear and Little Bear sizes struggle within a crowded room.
A journalist recalls farm visits in Iowa, praising Roy Coverdale and the Herkelman herd. He notes advances in breeding, new tile house, and Delco lighting. The piece highlights enthusiasm for cattle showing, farm family dedication, and community pride in agricultural progress.
Willard and I visited Blair Wentworth and the Westphall and Straub Homesteads to view calf club entries but failed to meet the standard. Our 1864 Ford shed parts, heating the salve, forcing us to uncover the engine and return home on our reputation and six cents worth of gasoline. The local Farm Bureau district is taking action to reduce repeated calls for help on such matters.
Editorial notes Patton’s upcoming Passtime shows on Thursday and Friday with ticket prices at 4 and 3 dollars. The writer, a longtime follower, says they will save to attend, believing the new play titled His Friend, The Widow promises worthy entertainment despite not knowing details.
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