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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1930
Page
3
The Journal founded in 1840 and The Tribune in 1548 later merged with The News in 1849 and The News Tribune in 1889. The Journal and News Tribune consolidated on September 2 1918 marking a major regional press merger.
In the beginning a river flows from a brook and a rill on a hill becomes a river that threads the scene Our hearts between. Let us forgive re love re live while we can and find a difference to span between a woman and her man. Copyright 1930 by Douglas Malloch.
The piece revives Rudyard Kipling’s India era, noting Pathans’ continued ferocity and Ghurka allies as British troops confront renewed tension near Peshawar. It laments censorship and urges freer reporting to let the story live again in vivid detail.
The piece notes the endurance fliers crash from height after setting a new record. Promoter Bill Pickens claims lack of funding forced the drop, while the fliers cite a crank case leak as the cause. The write-up decries commercialization and recalls the Question Mark’s 150 hour display.
A newspaper piece critiques a so called absolutely safe investment scheme promising profits from muskrat ranches. The post office and Better Business Bureau halted the plan to sell $25 certificates to investors and warned the public against small, unspecified investors pursuing the venture.
The piece cautions about imagined profits from niche farms such as muskrat frog rat and bird ventures. It notes dangers of overextended land grabs by promoters and warns readers to beware of high return schemes and post office or BBB scams, urging skepticism.
The piece argues that DA Crain signaled lack of indictment in the Ewald case, shaping grand jury action, and notes public impression of a bribe to win city office. It condemns the involved officials for evading testimony, questions moral justice, and predicts Tammany hall smiles at evading law while impartial citizens see corrupt office jobbing exposed in the New York Times.
A column contrasts St Simeon Stylites the ancient pillar saint with modern teen life on backyard poles and the lure of easy money in gang culture. It cites vivid scenes from Kansas City and Lincoln Star reflections on parental love, youth crime, and moral caution.
Dr Frank explains the peritoneal membrane that suspends abdominal organs and its role as a lubricant. He notes how inflammation can arise from ulcers or organ infections, tracing peritonitis from the appendix onward and stressing early treatment before fibrous adhesions form.
A column answers reader questions on deafness causes and treatments, ear drum development, and catarrhal conditions. It suggests possible use of artificial ear drums for undeveloped ear drums and notes heavy breathing may relate to catarrhal issues, with dietary fasting advice. It also warns against vinegar lemon mixtures for weight loss and recommends fruit fasts with a balanced diet. For a constipated year-old, it advises more orange juice and offers a Children's Diet article upon request.
A Montana woman reports dropping 19 pounds of fat in 27 days after using Kruschen Salts. The ad claims daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast plus light walking, promising a faster fat loss and a healthier, brighter appearance with a money back guarantee if no results.
A terse golf exchange features a golfer blaming poor links and a contrite caddie. The dialogue centers on frustration with the course setup and unclear directions given by the caddie.
Oakville Aug 10. Presbyterian and Methodist congregations decide to federate. Full announcements to follow. Rev E C Burdine of Wapello, moderator, to meet with committees. Schoolhouse interior redecorated for opening Sept 1. Visits paid by Clair Lemon Guiles Reynolds and family and Mrs Howard Lemon.
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