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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1930
Page
3
Poem about social controls and fate with repeated “they pick” imagery while noting gratitude for choosing a wife. Reflects on life choices and mutual selection, ending with the twist that the speaker believes she chose him. Copyright 1939 Douglas Malloch.
The Lincoln Neb Star notes a proposal for a dole likened to Britain's and cites Benjamin C. Marsh as spokesman for a Washington lobby. It argues Norris and Nebraskans support such ideas, and recalls MacNider’s warning that the GOP must expel misfits to regain credibility.
The Iowa state tax board led by Louis Cook reports a half mill reduction for general state purposes and notes the work is only beginning. It suggests local tax levies will stay steady as concealed property comes to light, with potential for further gains under the new governor. The piece argues the trend is real, not theoretical, and urges continuing effort before any new taxes are adopted.
In a Texas run off Saturday the state decisively rejected Ma Ferguson and the Ferguson political brand, signaling national praise. The piece hopes Oklahoma demagogue Murray Heflin and Wisconsin La Follette ambitions are checked, while Brookhart remains Iowa senator pending 1932.
The Travel Man leads the Tinymites on a long voyage by land back toward Athens in a cheerful road trip. They meet a friendly peasant and help with hay while admiring green leaves and wooden wagon wheels along the countryside.
A Milwaukee Journal excerpt analyzes Kansas political mood, noting Governor Clyde Reed’s clashes with farm board chief Legge over wheat acreage, Capper’s push to curb supply, and Hoover’s backing. It suggests Kansans support local leaders while remaining wary of federal policy, highlighting Reed’s renomination and voter pragmatism.
Kansas City Star argues Mr. Gerard overstated influence of fifty nine magnates. It cites Hoover and other political figures to show elected officials respond to public opinion and majority will. The piece contends real power lies with the people, not a financier class, and invites Gerard to run for office to prove his claim.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues against using bonds for current expenses and supports issuing bonds for long term infrastructure like courts schools streets sewers and water plants. It notes tax free bonds typically yield about two percent less than taxable bonds and cautions taxpayers pay taxes in advance.
A playful note from the Houston Post-Dispatch jokes that efficiency engineers overlook the hula dance due to excess waist motion, delivering a light cultural quip about balance between work and art.
A 14 year old with inflammatory rheumatism develops pneumonia and is found in a heat storm of blankets, gas stove burning, and untidy conditions. The room is crowded with relatives. after removing others and ventilating, she has not had a bowel movement or sponge bath since illness began.
Nichols Ia Aug 25 Mr and Mrs Eugene Borchardt and daughter Joyce of St Louis are visiting at the J W Rummells home with Mr Borchardt to return home Sunday. Mrs Borchardt and daughter remain for the week and Misses Elsie Edith Stolley and Bernice Nash return Friday from Cedar Falls summer school.
A public health notice warns that genuine Bayer Aspirin is safe and reliable for pain, cold, headache, or sore throat. It advises buyers to look for the name BAYER to identify authentic products and avoid misbranded tablets.
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