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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1930
Page
3
The Journals trace dates from 1840s with The Tribune from 154s and News from 1880. Mergers occurred with News and Tribune in 1887 and Journal and News Tribune consolidation on Sept. 2, 1918 creating a unified paper lineage.
The Walford brothers of Conesville argue against lowering farm labor wages during a stressed economy. They warn reduced wages shrink buying power, hurt local merchants, depress demand, and undermine profits. They affirm pay remains unchanged across seasons, from March through October.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt proposes that the United States government train young Porto Ricans for diplomatic service. The plan aims to develop a cadre of skilled officials to represent Porto Rico in international affairs.
Governor Roosevelt urges Porto Ricans to serve as cultural ambassadors below the equator. He states Porto Rico blends Spanish heritage with American citizenship and could symbolize U S friendship in South America. The plan aims to reduce misunderstandings and build sympathy through consular and cultural ties.
The verses contrast outward appearances with inner truth. It argues sincerity is the true measure of character, noting that trust rests on the man who says he is and acts accordingly rather than on outward display.
In a Washington address, Patrick J. Hurley argues cheap water transportation to the gulf would boost Midwestern farming and industry. He cites census figures showing industrial declines from 55,968 in 1919 to 37,174 in 1927 across several states, and stresses seacoast access and Panama Canal advantages. The Rock Island Argus notes his stance.
Wilfred Stevens a Washington translator earning 2700 dollars yearly speaks 30 languages and created a new tongue called Zhoeylong. He lives on a 133 acre Maryland farm named Pawpangle Wilds and avoids meat bread and fats while foraging and growing fruits and melons. He rides a bicycle to and from work and once built an airplane with Wright brothers training.
A brief overview contrasts vocabulary sizes across ages and professions. It cites a five year old with about 1700 words, an average adult around 5000, and professionals like doctors and lawyers from 8000 to 16000. Milton, Shakespeare, and Woodrow Wilson are given as high examples, with English totaling roughly 500000 words.
A Iowa congressman from the First district, McCord, introduced a bill in Congress for the improvement of the Mississippi river and to remove muddy accumulations along Muscatine island. Also noted: a British warship sent to Ireland to quell a rebel uprising.
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