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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1926

Page

3

Farmers Union clash over farm legislation at White Pine camp

Charles Barrett of the National Farmers Union met with the president at White Pine camp to urge better administration of existing laws and private cooperation for farmers. The piece contrasts Barrett with Milo Reno and Haugen plan advocates, hinting at political machine building in the Midwest aiming for 1928.

Charles Barrett National Farmers Union White Pine Camp Barrett Milo Reno Farmers Union Middle West Haugen Mr. Barrett

Volstead Faces Move to Northwest Prohibition Office

The St Paul Pioneer Press reports General Rhinow will resign from the northwest area post and Andy Volstead may be named his successor. Volstead currently serves as legal adviser for the district as debates resume over enforcement and the fate of prohibition hinges on public will rather than any single man.

St. Paul Pioneer Press Volstead

Two-Thirds Rule in Democratic Conventions Debate

Clyde Herring claims a majority of the Democratic National Committee favors abolishing the two-thirds rule. A Washington dispatch finds only 47 of 198 committeemen clearly on record for abolition, signaling a convention fight over whether to keep or drop the rule and the related unit rule. The South, wielding unit rule leverage, won’t yield without a fight, recalling a recent nominating fiasco when the rules affected outcomes.

Clyde Herring

Farm relief foes seek caution on tariff wall

Chester H. Gray of the American Farm Bureau Federation warns against tearing down the tariff wall and argues a lower tariff won't solve farmers' surplus problems. He notes Iowa activity under a leader related to Carl Vrooman aims to form a lower tariff party, which he says could harm farm relief efforts.

Chester H. Gray American Farm Bureau Federation Gray Iowa Carl Vrooman Wilson

Stop It Chicken Thieves Target Clear Lake Fowl

Neighbors report persistent chicken thefts near Clear Lake with thieves sending a ransom style note to the proprietress and suggesting feeding the birds with buttermilk. Officials have struggled to curb the practice, prompting calls for a state police system in Iowa to efficiently handle such crimes.

Clear Lake Iowa

Rural towns seek state police support

The text argues townships should have their own policing, contrasting local city forces with a larger state presence. It notes a 150-man federal seizure in California and warns Mexico would view promises of food and money as a recruitment tool for an army.

California Mexico

Minor Musings by Wilbur Fe Sutton 1926

A compact column of maxims on work and will power with witty contrasts. It contrasts male and female viewpoints on effort and success, noting practicality over vanity and the courage to act. The piece closes with a signature and copyright notice.

Wilbur FE. Sutton

Maryland Virginia crab war reveals treaty folly

The Kansas City Star laments a Chesapeake Bay feud as Maryland crabbers defy Virginia state rights and a treaty, with Virginia's navy retreating after running low on ammunition. The piece mocks enforcement and stresses broken respect for treaties and war’s persistence.

Maryland Virginia Chesapeake Bay Old Dominion Baltimore Emerson Hotel Free State Bond American Union Maryland Free Patrick Henry United States Virginia Navy Kansas City Star

Letters Still Powerfully Stir Public Opinion

A fragment from the New York Times notes that epistolary influence endures with a French retiree’s letter to President Coolidge sparking a flood of American replies. It argues letters reflect sentiment but leaders must decide with broader evidence. A Shenandoah World item questions widespread law obedience, citing a driver speeding at 40 to 50 mph despite a 35 mph limit.

France United States M. Clemenceau Clemenceau White House William McKinley New York Times Clarinda

Booking to London from Plymouth Across Devon Fields

A couple embarks from Plymouth to London in first class, describe booking offices, trainsheds, porters, and carriages. The narrator contrasts American and British travel fare and etiquette, notes the kettle of signs, the bell cord, and the scenic Devon fields with wooded hedges and flowers.

Plymouth London Devon England Devonshire London Town

Pink sheep and impossible landscape charm crowds

A vivid描 fragment describes pink sheep caused by dip chemicals amid decorative hedged fields and toy hills, followed by a tour note to London and a dense radio schedule listing stations and programs through late evening.

London

Radio Program Schedule Highlights for Wednesday

KTNT lists the Wednesday schedule featuring noonday Caliaphone concert from 12:00 to 13:30 and a twilight Caliaphone program 6:45 to 7:45 PM with Harold Ogilvie and Ukulele Girl. Numerous stations present a mix of concerts, talks, sports, markets, and lessons throughout the afternoon and evening.

WMBB WORD WOS WOO WRVA WSM WSOE Humane Society WSUI WTIC WWJ KFAB KMOX KOA Sandman KLX WLS WMCA WMAQ WJZ WOR CNRW KPO KJR KFOA KMA WSAI KFUO KPRC WHT Bernie’s WGN KYW Congress Carnival WHO WHN WOC KFI KGW KHJ WEBH WTAM WJR WLW Ellis WHB WSB WJJID Whad WLIB WDAF Beaucamp KNX CNRV WQJ Wavelength Calliaphone Twilight Caliaphone Harold Ogilvie CNRO Uncle Bob WAAM WBZ WEAF WCX WEEI WENR WGY WGBS WIP WNYC WREO WRC Uncle Walt WRNY WCAU U. S. Army Band WJAR WTAG WGR WMAK WLIT Dream Daddy KDKA WCCO WCSAI

Evening radio schedule listings from WEAF to WREO

A list of radio programs and stations with times and call letters. Entries include U. S. Army Band, New York Philharmonic, Allegro Mandolin Sextet, University of Chicago Choir, Arabic Nights, Spanish Vets Fife and Drum Corps, Opera Grand Duchess, and various regional programs. Several stations cover multiple cities including New York Chicago Des Moines Minneapolis St Paul Denver and St Louis.

WEAF New York U. S. Army Band and Chain WJZ N. Y. Philharmonic KDKA Pittsburgh Allegro Mandolin Chicago U. of Chicago WGN Arabian Nights Entertainment WHO Des Moines WEAP Opera Grand Duchess” and Chain Hot Springs WCCO St. Paul Orch WQJ Nat'l Denver Army Division St. Louis Central KLDS WCBD WFAA WMC WOI WBAP WOAW WSUT Waaiu WBBR WFIT WHAZ WHAR WGBS WIP WREO WRC WBAL Far West KGO KPSN

Woman Recovers Sleep With Pinkham Remedies

Mrs. Belle Thompson of Rossville Georgia describes four years of poor sleep and weak health. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she reports improved sleep energy and ability to care for her three children. She credits the products with restoring her strength and daily function.

Belle Thompson Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia BE. Pinkham Bette Thompson Rossville Georgia

How to Reduce Enlarged Veins with Emerald Oil

Readers are urged that enlarged veins can shrink at home using Moone's Emerald Oil. The ad claims quick improvement to normal size, offers a money back guarantee, and notes Henderson drug stores and Grimm Drug Co. sell the product.

Moone Henderson Drug Stores Grimm Drug Co

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