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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
3
The line notes the 1880 News and Tribune, merged in 1887, and the Journal and News-Tribune consolidation on September 2, 1918 under Clyde R. Rabedeaux as publisher and D. D. Mich as managing editor.
The piece argues against U S intervention in Cuba amid famine and Machado’s stubborn rule. Roosevelt and Sumner Welles push for peace and Machado’s resignation but avoid warships while acknowledging economic stakes in Latin America. It also touches on coal codes, labor, and the Mine Workers vs company unions under the recovery act.
The insistence of employers on retaining company unions blocks progress in Pennsylvania coal fields and the steel industry. Major mine operators and large steel firms resist moving away from company unions to broader affiliations.
A economist cites that while the general price level is about 25 percent lower than a century ago, living costs today are nearly ten times higher than at Muscatine’s first settlement era. He notes expanding needs drive prosperity cycles, urging progress without leaving large populations behind.
Cartoon caption notes mother of six kittens. Humanist feature recalls Doctor Alphonso Rockwell, death by electricity advocate, and his role in early electric chair development. Cape Town harbor vignette describes whaler Lancing’s open stern design and 1113 whales caught in a season. Tomorrow shows a striking recovery.
NRA officials discuss proposed wage scales from 25 to 83.3 cents per hour and hours up to 48 3 weeks as Britain’s system of controlled production is considered to stabilize coal. Regional divisions and a selling agency may be formed with production shares tied to regional demand.
A Roosevelts stay at Hyde Park yields light notes about Sistie Dall losing her first teeth with a humorous remark. A mounted horse tail plaque in the White House room recalls a fast horse owned by the president's father. The item hints at household debates over leaving relics at Hyde Park.
A New York desk report outlines Ford's reluctance to sign the NRA code and fears of higher costs if he buys only from compliant suppliers. It also surveys the national mediation board picks, noting labor leaders wary of open shop pressure and the need to curb code violations by false eagle posters.
A student recalls being publicly named George Washington University’s handsomest man, lamenting the label as a surfeit of praise for a self aware, humorous dig at appearances. The remark frames how public notices of looks can feel like a burden rather than a compliment.
A retrospective column recalls events from five decades ago with Mrs. Peter Musser's return from a seven week east tour and a planned McCord address in Muscatine. It notes a 25 year Fraternal society branch and Rock Island bridge work, plus a 10 year line-up of city officials speaking at Ottumwa and railroad operation talks. It also marks Coolidge assuming the presidency.
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