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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
3
The text lists founding dates for The Journal, The Tribune, and The News, notes their mergers and consolidations, and provides advertising representatives in major cities. It includes a Chicago New York Kansas City Detroit Atlanta St Louis agency names, a private phone exchange, and a note to ask for the desired person or department.
Poem exploring intergenerational sin and parental influence. The speaker notes that sons mirror fathers, urging fathers to model virtue to spare their sons. Refrains remind that a father's example shapes a son's choices and honor. Copyright 1930.
A study of 7,632 elementary pupils across 45 consolidated schools shows more than half repeat courses to sixth grade and about 42 percent of total time up to eighth grade is due to repetition. The report urges curriculum adjustments and early health improvements to reduce repeated work and improve outcomes.
The piece targets a circular by a man named O Halloran promoting the O Amen Ra treatment as a cure for many ailments including premature childbirth and fallen arches. It mocks the testimonials and Egyptian references, noting extreme claims and the risk of imposters in California.
The Tiny Mites travel with Boy Scouts in Athens praising ancient architecture and a clumsy bugle performance by Clowny. A Camera Man appears offering a Grecian suit photo, followed by recipe and picnic salad ideas featuring cucumbers and vegetables for readers.
Mrs. Sam Herring hosted the S and C club with three Bunco tables. First prize went to Mrs. Perry Holdeman and consolation to Mrs. J. H. Kent. Numerous locals attended, and residents were noted visiting, traveling, and welcoming guests from Columbus Junction and Cambridge Illinois while others planned trips to Des Moines for the state fair.
The speaker ridicules a claims system led by O Halloran that diseases come from brain food sunlight. He notes victims are given glasses to let sun rays through the eyes and an alleged cure for infantile paralysis and other rights and privileges granted to believers.
Elizabeth Onativia argues in Scribner's Magazine that young American women of 1902 will blend Victorian charm with 20th century intellect to regain privilege through feminine culture. She predicts a shift toward intelligent charm, domestic focus, and renewed home life as women seek influence without overt public rights, shaping society while balancing work and motherhood.
A man recalls how his wife endures daily strain at home and cooks for winter, turning tensions and grief into meals and preserves. He admits fault, praises her care, and concludes that their home life restores harmony.
A Muncie editor George Dale who faced boycotts threats and jail was elected mayor after years of standing against graft and the Klan. Dale challenged a corrupt system, won U.S. Supreme Court support, and rode a clean-up platform to office.
A Toledo Blade note describes a humorous mobile life moment where an extremely fat woman struggles to make space in a narrow car seat for a stout sister. The brief captures a playful clash of size and space in public transit.
A Springfield Sun item notes a New York maniac wearing female garb may reflect weather conditions rather than madness. The Toledy Blade cites Dean Inge on socialism, arguing it only works if everyone is perfect, then it would not be needed.
The article presents several cucumber methods beyond raw or pickled, including a tomato cucumber jelly salad. It suggests using gelatin and celery water with minced cucumber, celery seed, and salt, then chilling the mix in hollowed tomatoes. A cream cheese dressing with parsley or cress tops the dish, with garnish of pimento.
An advertisement promotes KRUSCHEN SALTS as a fat loss aid claiming fat decreases after daily half teaspoon use with hot water and regular exercise. Benefits include clearer skin brighter eyes and sharper mind with a money back guarantee if not improved. The bottle costs 85 cents at Henderson's drug stores and lasts about four weeks.
Mrs. H D asks about what triggers migraines. Medical experts explain that migraines can arise from genetic factors, brain chemical imbalances, environmental triggers, stress, certain foods, and hormonal changes.
The article explains migraine as periodical unilateral headaches tied to nervous system disturbances and toxemia, with colitis constipation and organ prolapse as contributing factors. It offers lifestyle remedies including a fruit fast, starchless diet rich in minerals, and a cleansing diet course upon request. It also notes common salt is not necessary and has no reliable weight impact.
Kalona Iowa residents and guests are listed with travel and visit notes. Jack Mahaffey and Mrs Nell Huff left for the state fair in Des Moines. Roland Petersheim and family took a two week lakes outing. Several couples visited Iowa City Wellman Windham Grinnell and Minnesota locations over the weekend.
Sufferers of rheumatism know the agony and Konjola is advertised to bring quick and lasting relief in rheumatism neuritis and nervousness. Mr John Heitman of 1324 North Wisconsin writes of severe pain and sleepless nights before Konjola helped him after four battles with the condition.
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