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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1930
Page
3
A compact verse reflecting aging and wisdom. The speaker recalls past foolishness and notes growth toward wiser actions with age. Recurrent lines emphasize enduring tears and a life that remains similarly viewed despite aging.
The piece cites Chief Justice Hughes and the Chicago Tribune arguing that federal overreach into state authority threatens constitutional balance. It also details Illinois and Pennsylvania senatorial seating disputes, noting claims that the senate cannot bar seated elections and that such actions invade state rights, with Ruth McCormick mentioned as a potential Illinois senator candidate.
A United States reader notes Senator Schall on radio propaganda versus newspapers and praises England’s police oversight of aliens and revolutionary groups. The column contrasts radio reach with print accountability and cites Hearst editorials. It also mentions Soviet relations and the Daily Worker. The piece closes with a farmer’s letter about drought and a Times editorial dismissing the 60 cent dollar.
The passage argues misrepresentation in radio campaigns lacks legal remedy, claims Senator Schall always tells the truth on air, and suggests Minnesota voters renomination was aided by radio. It contrasts radio with newspapers, portraying radio as a hypnotic, soothing influence on voters.
A health column explains flat feet caused by weak muscles and poor walking habits. It recommends toeing in, hiking on rough ground, toe curls, standing on a book, and rising on toes to strengthen foot muscles and restore arches, plus proper shoes and chiropodist advice.
A reader asks if certain foods are mucus forming and notes that acid mouth may be worsened by infection from pyorrhea. The answer indicates lupus can be cured if treatment starts promptly. The query lists milk cooked, arrowroot biscuits, soda biscuits, sardines as potential mucus formers.
Readers are advised to avoid milk during cures for catarrh and to treat starches as mucus forming while sardines in limited amounts do not cause catarrh. A question about knee reflexes explains that tapping the knee tests leg reflexes, not insanity, and indicates motor disorders like loco motor ataxia. a proper diagnosis requires examination.
Pleasant Prairie Iowa visitors and residents are listed with trips and vacations. Charles Hermann family returned from Cedar Rapids. Ella Otte takes a two week vacation from Brown's Business college. Ina Paul and Bessie Friday golf at Credit Island. W E Fuller and daughter Maryella hosted by Alfred Peter sen. Helen Doran visiting grandparents Henry and Mrs Springmeier. George Henke family and Walter Henke family travel from Durant.
Mrs T F Lahey and son Clifford visited Wellman Friday. Mr and Mrs Chris Bontrager welcomed a daughter born Tuesday. Eiman couple left for Des Moines to attend the state fair. Kalona Sunday school picnicked near Camp Creek. Lehman and Wayne visited relatives in Dumont Minnesota. Gingerich attended Des Moines fair. Hostetler and Troyer visiting near Goshen Indiana. Ivan Maas returned from two month Europe trip. Carrie Kessler resumed work after two weeks vacation. Yoder and Kauffman journeyed to Denver to handle Dr R B Yoder estate. Durst family and Eva Snider returned from Des Moines fair. Everette Teets attended the Des Moines fair. Snodgrass moved to Kalona. he becomes Kalona schools superintendent. Use Journal classified ads for quick results.
Thursday for Minneapolis, where they will spend several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Henke. Frank, Paul and Evelyn Bermel of Sweetland are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stecher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hetzler announce the birth of a daughter.
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