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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
2
In a heated exchange about international voting rules, a speaker argues the United States could block measures if it withholds its 48 votes while other nations seek consensus. The discussion centers on the feasibility of a six votes to one veto and the potential to prevent action the U S does not approve.
The steel strike ends in impasse as plants shut down and thousands lose work. Both sides claim rights to strike and to arbitration while lawmakers urge lawful resolution and fair process.
President Wilson's special train carried his war against opponents of the League of Nations into California households. He cited cost figures of the Great War, urged arbitration over war, and argued the United States must ratify the treaty to guide postwar peace.
Hog breeders from nearly every county in the state will be well represented as the National Swine Show and Exposition opens in Des Moines. More than 1.35 million dollars worth of swine will be exhibited at the state fair grounds over six days, with an anticipated attendance above 40 000. Prize money nears 20 000, and features include a college judging contest and lectures on hog industry costs.
A historical note details mortality increases seen in life insurance from 1819 to 1917 and beyond. It cites about a 22 percent higher death rate than 1917 and 14 percent above the long-term average, driven largely by an epidemic. It notes 38 companies reporting to the New York Insurance Department paid roughly 93 million dollars more in death claims and endowments than in 1927, with surplus funds of many reserve companies depleted by influenza impacts.
Testimonies praise Dr Walsh for heart and stomach relief after treatment. Patients claim improved sleep, strength, and hearing in one ear after years of illness. Details include Sunday School Association event dates and office hours for consultations and free trials.
The American Legion outlines a November national convention to ensure full representation from all states. New Jersey Rhode Island and Vermont have exceeded quotas. Delaware Minnesota New Mexico Oregon and Maine are near quotas. New York trails by 19 000. The plan creates a past unit as the lowest level, with delegates elected by districts and counties based on member counts.
The fragmentary item notes a fading novelty and an incident affecting a girl, with references to a June event and a figure named Olin Sta Toure. The readable text sentences imply a change in perception and an otherwise unclear incident.
A Maquoketa citizen testifies about Poan s Kidney Pills and their claimed public benefit. John Orr describes past kidney discomfort and improved health after using Dans Kidney Pills from Stusck Luckiesh Drug Store with a 60 cent price at retailers.
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