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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
5
A historic tract near Col. E. H. Green oil fields claims a handful of poor people can gain wealth from natural resources once bought up. It notes coal timber ore and other resources have been acquired, leaving only oil as accessible opportunity near Hetty Green's heir’s lands.
A brief notice reports a person’s life threatened by illness or injury with a highlighted plea that money offers limited help. The item notes a request or appeal for funds, referencing a sum of five thousand dollars as part of the effort. The text emphasizes urgency and the effort to save life.
A major wreck on Dunn Hill at the foot of the steep Jackson county road left six occupants of a Lozier touring car from Olin Iowa injured. Miss Marguerite Starry driver was unconscious, others suffered head and facial wounds. The party, en route from Olin to Monticello Cascade and Dubuque, received aid at Moulton hospital. County officials promise action to improve the dangerous slope.
A letter from Maquoketa Indiana to Tobar Nevada dated Sept 3 1919 requests about 100 cigars monthly. The writer seeks assorted brands packed into halves priced at 30 Lean each for trial and future orders. He mentions plans to winter in the south possibly California, misses the old town and rest room chats with locals.
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