Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune historic merger note
The Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune records its 1887 news merge and the Journal and News-Tribune consolidation on Sept 2 1918. It notes Associated Press and Leo Syndicate memberships, pricing and subscription terms for daily and weekly editions.
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Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune BY
Journal Printing CO
Associated Press
Leo Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa
Daily Journal
Muscatine
Newspapers and NRA cooperate in recovery drive stance
The article notes newspapers across parties support the national recovery program and outlines NRA rules allowing editors and reporters to maintain existing contracts. It cites unionized composing rooms and wage comparisons, then shifts to stock exchange gas incident and postwar market rules aimed at curbing speculation.
Newspaper cooperation with NRA urged in editorial
An editorial defends the role of press workers as essential to public service and calls for cooperation with the NRA movement in word and deed. It emphasizes fair treatment of organized labor and the duty of newspapers to provide timely information while adhering to NRA restrictions.
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NRA
United States
Democratic
Republican
Independent
Washington
California Nudist Colony Plans Play Production
A California nudist colony announces a play, prompting jokes about attire at dress rehearsal. A University of Southern California psychologist says an orange and yellow necktie could boost courage, and on St Patrick's Day the wearer might need it.
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California
University of Southern Californnia
Egg at Lima Sets Odd Size Record in Local News
A Lima Ohio report notes a hen laying an exceptionally large egg seven inches in circumference and weighing nine ounces as the town headlines the odd local feat.
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Lima
Ohio
Baseball Team Named Stations On Missouri Pacific Line
In early railroad days a side track needed names. For Missouri Pacific between Kansas City and Salina editors chose the Chicago White Sox team as station names, following the team order. Monday features The One‑Armed Paperhanger.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Salina
Kansas
Chicago White Sox
Parole Fight Over Abie Goodman Opposes Release
The National Whirligig reports Abie Goodman, a New York opium possessor, may parole in 10 days amid narcotics bureau opposition. Parole discussions involve Waxie Gordon connections, Ormon Ewing lobbying, and NRA publicity tactics under Roosevelt era anti racketeering drive.
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Washington
George Dunne
Abie
Abie Goodman
New York
Narcotics Bureau
Waxie Gordon
Manhattan
Goodman
Ormon Ewing
Ewing
Utah
Durance Vile
Philadelphia
Harrison Cereal Beverage Company
Elizabeth
N. J
Waxie
Uae
Gordon
New Yorker
Roosevelt
News Behind The News and Codes in Wartime Policy
An analysis notes discrepancy between patriotic rhetoric and practice as government codes are enforced selectively. The piece critiques officials and minor dealers, suggesting a 35 hour week debate is muddied by political posturing and patriotism. It highlights uneasy undertones in New York and public scepticism about leadership.
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NRA
Muscatine Journal
New York Stock Exchange
Will Rogers
Stock Exchange
Board of the Exchange
Wall Street
Sam
New York Voices on NRA Recovery and Price Pressures
Influential New Yorkers warn of higher prices eroding sales while marginal producers seek blanket code exemptions. Traders urge public works to steady demand and banks approve longer work cycles. Public sentiment shifts as industrial signals point to cautious recovery.
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Washington
NRA
General Johnson
Remembering Local Milestones On This Date In Muscatine
A digest of past anniversaries notes Dr. J Hardman's trip to Niagara Falls for the National Dental association meeting. Judge French opened a circuit court session in Muscatine.
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J. Hardman
Muscatine
National Dental Association
Niagara Falls
N. Y
French
Davenport
Waterloo
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
William B. Allison
Dubuque
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