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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1930

Page

3

Journal and Tribune merged in 1918 history notes

The document describes the Journal and News-Tribune consolidation on Sept 2 1918 and lists publishing details for the Daily Journal. It notes staff publishers managers and advertising reps, with Associated Press rights and newspaper syndicate connections. Local delivery and mail subscription rates are included.

Journal The Tribune News News and Tribune Journal and News-Tribune Associated Press

Hammer Bounces Back at Jefferson Gymnasium

The Little Muskies defeated Fairfield at Jefferson gymnasium with Coach Bob Kinnan benefiting from a sports column by E. M. The column mocked Kinnan and predicted Little Six toughness. Kinnan used the remarks to motivate his players, yielding a strong early-season win. Spain’s revolt was crushed quickly, leaving observers unsure of true public discontent.

Jefferson Gymnasium Little Muskies Fairfield Bob Kinnan E. M Ottumwa Courier Muscatine Kinnan Iowa City Mr. Kinnan Iowa Spain

Aviation Surges In U S Traffic Fourfold In 1930

Lincoln Neb Star notes a rapid rise in aviation as air travel quadruples in the first half of 1930 versus 1929, with mail and express traffic showing steady growth. It emphasizes aviation as a four-year-old industry expanding into a new public utility and market. Another brief urges Iowa to enact life penalties for possession of machine guns and shorten postconviction postponements to deter crime.

United States United States Department of Commerce Lincoln Neb Don Robledo Bill Tingle Kiangwan Shanghai China China Press of Oregon State College Corvallis Oregon Spokane

U S maternity death rate higher than in 21 countries

Figures from the Children’s Bureau show six mothers die per thousand births in the United States, a rate higher than in 21 nations including Uruguay Hungary Estonia Lithuania and Salvador. The report disseminated by the Maternity Center Association of New York highlights a troubling national statistic.

Children’s Bureau U. S. Department of Labor Maternity Center Association of New York United States Uruguay Hungary Esthenia Lithuania Republic of Salvador

Death rate in childbirth and potential savings by care

The text notes maternal mortality around 6.5 per 1000 births in the US with lower rates in Uruguay 2.2 Finland 3 and England and Wales 4.1. Dr Louis I Dublin estimates 10,000 of 16,000 US maternal deaths could be saved with proper care before during and after birth. It appeals for support to improve maternal health.

Uruguay Finland England Wales Louis I. Dublin The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

The Earth A Star Poem Reflects Christmas Light

Poem by Douglas Malloch reflects how a single candle lamp brightens a town at Christmas and makes the earth seem a star through kindness. The verse envisions Christ looking down and finding the world glimmering with generosity and warmth.

Earth

Quotations on Crisis and Morality from Historic Figures

A collection of brief statements from notable figures including Hamilton Fish Jr and Mrs Thomas Edison, Hoover and others, touching on revolutions, homemaking, intellectual value, children, material conditions, and public mood.

America Thomas A. Edison

Arch-Thief Becomes Hollywood Enigma After Embezzlement

Gilbert Beesemeyer, head of the Guaranty Building and Loan, faces trial for embezzlement after a crash that drained 20,000 investors of about 8 million. He lived modestly with his wife and 17 year old son Elmer, denying lavish excess despite vast losses. He blamed speculations, lost millions in oil, and now fights for liberty with attorney Le compte Davis while many church and social ties remain.

NEA Ollywood Calif Gilbert Beesemeyer Guaranty Building and Loan Association Beesemeyer Elmer Hollywood Presbyterian Church

As You Were Fifty Years Ago Today

A historical recap notes events on this date: fourteen Chinese lepers shipped from San Francisco to China, a House clash between Representatives Weaver and Sparks over a bill, a runaway team injuring a girl near Fort Madison, and Russian revolutionaries issuing handbills. Also mentions local business talks, boulevard lights ordered, Venice pier fire, Dupont Powder blast, Iowa State College outreach in Ames, and Muscatine bank directors added.

San Francisco China Weaver Sparks Fort Madison Russia Czar Nicholas W. L. Roach H. W. Huttig William Huttig Kansas City Venice California Dupont Powder Company Belin Scranton P. G. Holbrook Iowa State College Ames Muscatine Co. C. Hagermann J. 8. McKee Sam Block The Muscatine State Bank

Feathered air liners and giants rise in dirigible forecast

London reports Lieut. Col. W. C. Richmond, designer of the R-100, predicts future dirigibles will be feather covered to reduce air friction. He says air liners of the future will be clothed in feathers and dirigibles will be many times larger than present craft.

London W. C. Richmond

Navy hospital airplane HL-1 serves Hampton Roads base

The HL-1, the U S Navy s only hospital airplane, has operated from its Hampton Roads base during its year and a half of service making seven flights with the aircraft serving medical needs and emergencies as needed.

Washington U. S. Navy Hampton Roads

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