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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
2
Safe gentle remedy claims to cure kidney liver and urinary disorders with a three to four daily intake. Promises new life and health after restoring normal vigor and urges immediate use with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold in sealed packages at drug stores with no substitutes.
Editorial notes in this issue criticize political moves to overturn precedents and the push for price-fixing. The piece argues for increased production and thrift, dismissing government overreach and recalling wartime slogans as outdated after the armistice. It references Mooney's case, San Francisco supporters, and wage/work-hour schemes.
An editorial thunderously blames foreign influence for labor unrest and ailing national morale. It cites eighty percent of returning soldiers aided by former employers, warns of coal mine strikes led by foreign agitators, and argues the nation faces industrial warfare despite sober, skilled work. It urges unity and vigilance ahead of a labor–capital conference convened by the President.
Senator Kenyon and Senator Knox urge Senate inquiry into the steel mill season arguing publicity can reveal facts, halt violence, and guide policy. Critics warn investigations often fail, but leaders insist on uncovering causes and seeking remedies through formal inquiry. The Senate votes to proceed with the steel strike investigation.
A wary report outlines widespread price gouging by manufacturers and merchants across the country. It accuses corner stores and large entities of exploiting buyers, with references to moving charges and bid manipulation as government action looms over rail and market reforms.
Washington September 24 officers of the Marine Corps expect a rise in enlistments as President Wilson directs that Marine enlistments until June 30, 1920, may be for two three or four years. The change allows shorter terms with proportional benefits upon discharge and re enlistment.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a legendary origin of flowers in Savses and Sand. A holy man confronts a forest monster and the text hints at memorials and journeys, with garbled phrases about battles and paths through a valley.
Fragmentary report notes Mr Cobb married to Hiss Webb and mentions their intended joining. The text hints at a church or community setting and denotes a moment of union observed in the vicinity. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Public notice of a sheriff sale in Jackson County Iowa to satisfy a $262.60 debt plus costs from a General Execution. Property described includes the middle overthind of Lot 52 in the Town of Bellevue, Jackson County. Sale at the Gott House door in Maquoketa on October 17, 1919, between 9:00 AM and 4:60 PM, with auction starting two hours after noon. Sheriff Justin McCarthy directs sale to highest cash bidder.
A series of local items recount hospital surgery for Mrs. Ahlers of Lamotte, injuries to W M Reister and Peter Forrett, a Mitchell bridal shower for Lucile Campbell and Arthur Manderscheid, a Preston car collision with a post, birthdays of Mrs Wager and Mr Jones, a Browns area party for Mr Jones, a perilous oil barrel incident affecting a girl, and the death of Mrs. Richard Frost. The piece also covers a jail guard’s vigil, a jail escape prevention, a mass meeting in Oxford favoring a sanitary sewer, and the Crickett murder confessions involving Charles Clair and Vina Wallack.
County Press reports Mrs F R Abler recovering from an appendectomy at Finley Hospital Dubuque following surgery by Guthrie Costello and Henneger. her mother Mrs Bradley cares for children. Joseph Hoffmann home on honorable discharge after about 1 month in service. Peter Kaiser returns from 30 day furlough for a visit then hospital treatment to resume. J Lambe of Town Savings Bank travels to Maqueketa. Tragic death of three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Koos. Bellevue Herald notes stock sale by George Ellinghouse with prices 40 to 83 dollars. 15 of 22 Helstein calves averaged 57.50. John Ah Ters receives Germany origin letter about wartime life. later mail confusion reveals a story of a young man’s death.
Reports indicate over three million medicine wagons operate in Towa and sell about one million dollars worth of patent medicines annually. They contribute roughly thirty thousand dollars per year to the state treasury through license fees.
Two Wisconsin travelers from the west reported a dead man six miles west of Cascade near W. J. Aitchison's place after seeing a Ford truck stop and take a valise. The body was found about 100 yards from the valise and was taken to Monticello by a resident. The valise was turned over to Dubuque police. Mrs. Bert Fisher of Garrison, wife of the sheriff, with a loaded gun, stopped two fleeing men. J. H. O'Brien and Lester were mentioned as burglars.
The Towa Official Register 1919-1920 is received from the state. It includes a brief World War history of Towa and resumes of the 38th General Assembly laws. Our State Library Association meets in Waterloo October 7-9. A codd program is promised, and the local library will be represented by the librarian. An article in Scientific American on High Lights of Travel by M Luckeish will interest readers. Classes at the High School covered How to Use Books and How to Use a Library led by Miss Simpson.
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