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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1930
Page
3
Welfare association in Muscatine requests list of families in need for Christmas gifts. A Holiday clearing house will register cases by phone 1208 to ensure fair distribution of baskets clothing and bedding. Callers provide confidential information and volunteers are asked to donate one more minute to assist.
A New Jersey federal judge ruled the prohibition amendment invalid but this is not seen as final. The Supreme Court previously upheld the amendment and any change would come via legislation. It is unlikely the courts will overturn Prohibition to make the nation wet.
A British parliamentary committee calls for a five year experiment abolishing capital punishment to study its effects. While favoring total abolition, the panel argues the period could win support and provide valuable data on deterrence and penology.
The article frames four months of market lessons for investors. It notes that bulk markets can end, bonds remain reliable, and highly touted common stocks struggle without earnings. It underscores that prudent memory and timely action offer potential rewards.
An analysis notes past crash lessons for investments. It argues the upcoming market rally could avoid repeat volatility and seeks cautious optimism for investors.
The poem praises humble, generous acts that reveal the divine. Shepherds and tender caretakers symbolize those who give first and find heaven. It contrasts self love with selfless care and urges comforting the sorrowful and sharing joy with strangers.
Congressman Dowell proposes a 289000 appropriation to expand facilities at the Knoxville soldiers hospital. The piece argues future needs will outpace current capacity as veterans from the world war require care, with homes and hospitals expanding to match demands and public support likely to grow.
An editorial argues that public works alone cannot cure unemployment. state and city programs are essential and should start soon. It highlights St. Louis planned 1931 projects costing over ten million dollars, including rail approaches to a bridge, a black hospital, a nurses’ home, and paving funded by tolls, assessments, and bonds.
Bill Sprague, town clerk of Sussex New Jersey, drove a truck load of beer to Paterson triggering a high profile prohibition case. Lawyers calling him the perfect case rallied to mount a nation wide legal challenge while Sprague, unaware, watched as his cider mill town gained sudden fame.
A collage of famous sayings highlights aviation ambition, business grit, pacifist cautions, and religious admonitions. Notable voices include Amelia Earhart, Charles M. Schwab, Henry Ford, James R. Sheffield, Young, Gilbert K. Chesterton, Cervantes, and biblical lines.
New Era Christmas services fill the week at Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church with a mas lesson in Sunday school. Rev. Ernest A. Lack preached a pre Christmas sermon and the choir presented The Song and the Star cantata. A Sunday school committee of Mrs. Frank Sauer Mrs. George Henke and Mrs. George McCloskey will trim the Christmas tree. Christmas morning service is at 10 o clock with a special Christmas sermon. Olive oil from Spats this year weighs over 20000000 pounds. France plans 50000000 in public works during the next 123 months.
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