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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
3
The Journal and News-Tribune merged on September 2, 1918 marking a consolidation of two historic papers that began in 1840 and 1848 and followed by a 1887 merger with the News-Examiner in early 1280 era references.
A columnist notes a new group representing 70 million U S security holders including life insurers banks and college trusts aims to push fair valuation for rates and argues government regulation of business is here to stay opposing broad government non intervention.
The opening day of the new congress signals no clear results and centers on government participation in business. Key debates include farm relief, flood and food relief, Muscle Shoals, Boulder Dam, St. Lawrence waterway, and inland waterways, with questions about how central government should act and whom it serves.
The writer notes that political advantage will shape actions in 1928 and argues federal intervention in business underlies much political discussion, urging voters to consider this context when evaluating Congress and policy moves.
Yale University reports that one third of its students self funded, earning a total of 593679.67 in a year with 350856.17 during term time. The Student Laundry and Pressing agencies employed 88 students, dining hall work supported 516, and others sold items. the piece notes students increasingly work to buy lifestyle items.
An opinion piece今年 laments science neglecting strange reports of color-changing ancestral pearls tied to German deaths and Theresa Neumann of Konnersreuth who reportedly regains sight and sheds tears of blood. It urges urgent action by the International Congress for Psychic Research and a League of Nations inquiry.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette reports Hardin county blocks paving of the Lincoln highway gap while Story county leans against paving and questions the highway commission powers to close the gap. The dispute centers on a north south cross state route and the east west Lincoln and Jefferson highways amid Iowa law disputes.
The Drifter in La Crosse Tribune urges older generations to model wholesome virtues at home. He argues that stable families depend on permanent, moderate, affectionate conduct and that blame for societal ills lies with those who fail to live by these values. He calls individuals to direct effort to restore home life.
A congressman reports Cal claimed someone would beat Al Smith if he did not run. the response declares the would be candidate remains unknown and cannot be revealed to avoid confrontation and public meddling.
Wallace's Farmer reports that business men show growing openness to the McNary Haugen farm program. As they study the farm conditions and hear arguments from west and south business backers, their support for farm legislation appears to rise.
The article argues that people seek easy cures but true health requires studying diet to prevent pain and death. It urges starting diet changes now, offers a piece called A Good Curative Diet, and cites Dr McCoy via Muscatine Journal. It includes reader questions on eye care, honey as a food, and ice versus heat for threatened appendicitis.
Musterole is a mustard oil ointment praised by nurses and doctors for cold relief. It promises a warm tingling sensation as it soothes and penetrates, helping with bronchitis sore throat stiff neck pleurisy rheumatism and other pains.
The writer asks for the reader’s full name and address to mail the pyelitis article. The responder notes initials alone are insufficient and offers to send the piece once a complete address is provided.
A plain citizen urges voters to view political opponents as balanced contributors rather than devils. He argues for full discussion of issues, fairness, and no hard feelings after elections, noting possibilities for changed minds a decade hence.
An advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe alkali that neutralizes stomach acid quickly. It claims a five minute relief from pain and emphasizes its 50 years as the standard antacid prescribed by physicians. The product is advertised as genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia with prices 25c and 50c per bottle.
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