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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
3
A narrative describes a treaty to surrender a white man who killed two Indian women for trial by whites. An author depicts the prisoner emerging from an Indian tent skinned alive and abandoned to die. The piece then contrasts this act with a Los Angeles crime and questions appropriate punishment.
A Muscatine county editorial argues state road bonds reduce local taxes by replacing issued bonds and delaying gravel road shortcomings. It cites No 38 No 61 and No 32 paving needs, predicts faster county surfacing, and urges voters to support the program despite Senator Thompson opposition.
A brutal killing of an innocent girl in Los Angeles exposes mob violence and the failure of orderly conduct. The piece contrasts sane calls for law and order with the actions that led to the tragedy and recalls Emerson Hough’s account of General Scott’s influence in Oklahoma Territory.
The Iowa Association of Southern California warns Iowa residents back home not to buy real estate oil or mining stock without careful investigation and trusted advice. The piece criticizes blue sky schemes and notes many titled members in the association, while praising Californians for guarding visitors from graft and urging legitimate investments.
Denver Evening News notes Colorado movement backing a Hoover delegation to the Republican convention in Kansas City. Politicians prefer others but fear Hoover’s broad popular support in Colorado and the Midwest. The piece forecasts a hard general election with a strong Democratic campaign and closer party splits.
The New York World argues it would be wrong to bar Vare and Smith from the Senate despite their corrupt primaries. It says seating them preserves federalism by honoring states' chosen representatives and resisting a majority rule that could block a state's electorate from representation.
President Coolidge may back a five million dollar increase for waterways, raising the total to fifty five million for the next fiscal year. Engineers say the raise is necessary to keep river navigation projects moving and fulfill prior commitments, reflecting Western support for harbor improvements and a demand for reciprocity.
A health expert argues three o'clock tiredness stems from poor midday meals. He recommends light, balanced luncheons such as juice, salads, and non starch vegetables to raise afternoon energy for brain or manual work.
Anna Anderson of Sioux City and Katherine Coleman of Ames were arraigned before Justice of the Peace Charlie Lickes on shoplifting charges and ordered to serve 30 days in jail.
The writer recalls the thrill of finding an unexpected dollar and compares it to Congress pondering Secretary Mellon's tax revenue guesses. He imagines a personal year end surplus amid Christmas and coal bills, then notes post New Year financial blues.
The speaker contemplates Andy Mellon's policy of kidding the country and muses on adopting a similar approach. He jokes about needing a recipe to fool himself, praising Mellon’s system as highly admirable and expressing curiosity about obtaining the method.
West Liberty residents greet visitors from Des Moines Tucson and Canada while church groups plan a Christmas party and bazaar proceeds. Students and families attend holiday gatherings as schools close for vacation and vesper services recount the season.
Des Moines reports the second 25 percent dividend since the Central Trust company closure a year and a half ago. The dividend is to be paid to creditors and depositors before January 15.
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