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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
3
A 1920s Iowa editorial mocks a Lincoln Republicans movement calling to meet in Des Moines during the state fair. It questions motives, noting past political misreads, and argues Iowa's economy improved after earlier slumps, suggesting the revolt is about political control rather than prosperity.
A Cedar Rapids teenager Arthur Collins runs a home made radio station in daily contact with the MacMillan Arctic expedition. He uses scavenged parts to talk to stations around the world and has collected hundreds of cards from listeners in many countries. The budding amateur radio wizard spends long hours transmitting and receiving while pledging not to reveal the expedition codes.
Herbert Corey writes in the Kansas City Star about Dead Eye Dick and Nick Carter stories once deemed valuable. A library incident shows a daughter seeking her father Frederick Whittaker’s collected works. attendants note some issues are highly valuable, worth up to 150 dollars to collectors.
The speaker argues that juvenile novels may be poor reading but condemns modern movies and sexy magazines at newsstands as potentially more harmful to young minds, suggesting a preference for traditional literature over contemporary sensational media.
A garbled set of remarks attributed to Tom Sims includes comments on smoking, hair, money, burglars, music, and seasonal turns. The piece weaves humorous or pithy lines about daily life and social quirks with no clear narrative or event.
A parable unfolds on virtue by four paths saved by example environment affliction and age. The guide dismisses statute as cause of virtue noting no space is claimed for those saved by law. The piece then reports organized labor returning to its traditional policy after 1924 third party gambles failed and emphasizing congressional influence over presidential bids.
The Star laments mistaking Plymouth locations as the Associated Press notes Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts claims. It recalls prior mix ups about Plymouth Rock and Plymouth in different states, warning the AP to trust geography or face protests.
An extended schedule lists Tuesday and Thursday broadcasts across New York Chicago Montreal and Los Angeles. It notes 2 act musical novelties orchestras bands and radio theater including Jazzmania Megantic and Officer 666 with numerous stations and time slots.
A dense listing of radio programming for multiple stations with varied content including music, orchestra performances, talk shows, children's hours, and sports. Notable entries feature KNJ musicale KOA matinée WGN Skeezix Time Organ WGY piano vocal WOR sports WJZ orchestra and WHAR lecture among others, spanning late afternoon to night with additional scores and reviews.
By product coke rapidly reshaping household fuel use with experts predicting coke will dominate furnaces and cooking. Indiana Coke & Gas Co of Terre Haute sells QUICK FIRE COKE and offers a free booklet How to burn it and dealer listings to save on coal bills.
Mrs. D. E. Bishop of Fort Madison Iowa writes of relief from chronic stomach pains bloating nervousness and poor appetite after taking No Tone. She reports improved digestion and energy and states she will continue using the medicine sold by Haverkamp drug store Muscatine and through a leading dealer in nearby towns. Each bottle costs 1 dollar six for 5 dollars.
As sole owner of the Brompton Banner, Austin May plans a phased overhaul. He targets the sports page led by Tom Blade, the society and women’s notes with Margaret King, and Beverley Claire’s dramatic column, noting strong press-agent influence on Bronkton’s plays and pictures. The changes will unfold as he meets each writer.
A bold advertises Zemo as a reliable cure for itching and skin irritation including eczema and rashes. It claims rapid relief, overnight blemish disappearance, and an antiseptic liquid that remains discreet. Available as a 35 cent bottle, large 1.00 size, plus Zemo Soap from druggists.
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