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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
3
A brief directory notice lists Private Branch Exchange numbers 26 and 27 in Iowa F. The advisory instructs callers to request the person or department when the operator answers.
Poem advising against fear and overprotection in motherhood. It contrasts craving order with brave, clear action, urging calm discipline and thoughtful speech. The piece warns that worrying about possible harms can harm more than the actual acts, emphasizing right conduct and parental guidance.
A Wisconsin church board demands the pastor admit American Legion members to communion or resign. The dispute centers on Legion beliefs and the pastor cites anti Christ claims, while supporters argue the Legion binds service to country and welcomes diverse faiths.
The Fairfield Ledger argues for a dedicated law enforcement agency, noting the sheriff system is politics driven and often lacks effective criminal detection. It urges a New York or Pennsylvania style state constabulary, criticizes deputies' unpreparedness, and doubly warns that current reforms may be forgotten before they unite in session.
A critic argues that a state police setup cannot solve every murder or catch all robbers, but would reduce crime more than the current system. The commentary weighs practicality against broad effectiveness in public safety.
A satirical note suggests Chicago officials prying into transactions of Zuta may uncover records that reveal Capone as a gang leader. The piece implies a strong box could expose officials as spotless or merely as a portion of lily whites.
The Christian Science Monitor argues cars harm birds as smooth roads and fast trips cut into natural habitats. It cites Bird Lore reports of four years of study and a survey counting 131 birds struck within 100 miles, urging motorists to brake briefly to allow continued flight.
Wes McManigal at Fort Riley Kansas began his 1000 hour world endurance test at midnight, aiming to refrain from planting iris the city flower of his hometown Horton. Observers noted he carried a small box from Horton last Saturday and reporters asked about its contents, which he refused to reveal while pursuing the record under strenuous conditions.
The Tinymites help olive pickers by using ladders under supervision and complete filled baskets. They receive thanks from the olive growers and plan to return for more picking, while meeting a water boy with a loaded jug along a winding road.
The author argues that diet books focus on calories and neglect minerals and elements in ash. They claim textbooks emphasize starches sugars and fats while underrepresenting proteins vitamins and minerals, leading physicians and students to misunderstand dietetics.
The reader asks why urine changes from clear and straw colored to thick and milky while feeling well and seeks advice on vegetables to eat or avoid. This appears as a brief health query likely prompting guidance on hydration, possible infections, or dietary factors affecting urine clarity and consistency.
Drury Illinois residents hosted several out of town visitors this week. Le Roy Thirtyacre and family from Tacoma Washington plus Mrs Mills of Wapello Iowa spent Wednesday with Ed and Leona Mewes. Herbert Taylor of Houston Texas visited over the weekend with Russell Watson. Phern Kleist of Rock Island and Miss Sadie and Norton Kleist toured Baraboo Wisconsin and Apple River canyon before returning Saturday.
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