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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1927
Page
3
Terms to subscribers outline daily evening issue with city delivery by carriers and weekly collection. Rates include 15 cents per issue, yearly mail options with domestic and foreign zones, all subscriptions prepaid, and notes about second class matter and telephones for offices and advertising reps.
Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa Bankers Association members predict land sales will exceed the 29 million dollar 1926 total. They argue farm land remains solid, urging buyers to act quickly as prices rise, while warning against booms and speculative blue sky stocks.
Davenport Times laments the Ohio jury freeing Remus despite three physicians deeming him sane. The editorial warns of rising mob violence, calls for criminal law reforms, and questions church leaders for prayers against lynching amid controversial cases.
Charles D. Hilles of New York told New York Republicans that President Coolidge could not refuse a party call if the convention demanded it. The piece notes Coolidge’s remark that his decision will be respected and hints at risk to Hilles amid Hoover speculation.
A whimsical statistical note compares the Santa Claus letter to Senator Wests Tribute to a Dog, noting the dog piece wins in frequency due to dog stories. An anatomy professor reports a guinea pig fed alcohol daily for four years lived as long as its sober counterpart, spurring anti evolutionist doubters in Tennessee. The author questions why Chicago police could oust Capone, wondering why similar action cannot curb gangsters.
The text suggests Capone was suspected of disobeying authorities and marked for exile, but he has returned and is likely to remain. The passage hints at persistent influence and ongoing power dynamics surrounding him.
Marshalltown Times-Republican argues Hoover’s national appeal exceeds regional ties with broad recognition of his efficiency and integrity. It notes Lowden as a Midwest favorite, warns against an ineligibility attack, and predicts regional shifts if Midwest support for Lowden falters.
The Kansas City Star notes Coolidge clarified the political scene by declaring he would not seek the presidency in 1928. The piece compares his stance to Washington and Roosevelt, saying his decision ends any drafting considerations and reshapes party dynamics. It highlights national regret yet respect for his courage.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues that American colleges will not stay overcrowded in a decade. It contends that higher education’s appeal to income has misled many, with many graduates earning less than nonstudents. Junior colleges could educate more people with technical training while universities narrow admissions to motivated, capable students.
The author argues fear cripples performance across life and work. Worry about poverty, job loss, age, ridicule, or romance reduces ability and increases the odds of the feared outcome. Fear is described as costly, unnecessary except in urgency, and linked to failure. successful people are fearless. Quote sources: The New Age and Wall Street Journal.
A physician explains that true anemia is rare and most patients labeled anemic have only mild or secondary anemia from other diseases. He stresses blood counts as the reliable diagnostic method and notes that white cells rise with infections like tuberculosis or cancer, while secondary anemia resolves when the underlying condition is treated.
Ed Middleton of Muscatine escaped from the Mercer county jail work farm where he was serving a term for forgery and breaking and entering. Middleton reportedly left Saturday morning while under custody. He had been arrested June 3 with James Flesher in New Boston Illinois for burglarizing H C McClung's home, stealing silverware and forging a check before being turned over to Mercer county authorities by Chief J J Healey.
A reflective column notes the lingering Christmas mood in the office with staff kindness and goodwill. The writer hopes for year round harmony, urging everyone to hold the festive thought and keep the spirit alive, suggesting a millennial aim is possible if pursued. MARKEYERS. Subscribe for the Journal.
In this Q and A, Mrs W M E asks about a husband with a stiff neck. The answer suggests rheumatism or vertebral misalignment and recommends osteopathic or chiropractic care, plus sending literature if needed. The second query asks about when small root vegetables become starchy and requests a standard size example.
The Journal notes six carloads of government supplies en route from Rock Island arsenal to the Texas border for troops on guard. Also recalled is Barry Manufacturing sending Christmas turkeys to employees, about 40 in total. Earlier items mention fuel conservation plans and health notices with measles and scarlet fever cases.
Miss Marian Jamison led a three part Christmas program at Otter Creek rural school attracting attendees from Oakville Muscatine and Waterloo. Local families hosted dinners and travel included visits to Des Moines Winfield Mediapolis and Libertyville. A farm accountant school and child welfare program were held locally amid holiday activity.
Britain sent close to 3,000,000 tons of coal to France for June July and August. The move highlights wartime logistics and energy exchange between the nations as supply lines shift for the summer period.
In a recent month Japan launched seven steamships marking a notable expansion of its maritime fleet. The vessels reflect ongoing industrial growth and added capacity for coastal and international trade.
A Washington Letter recounts the FCC suspending Eric H. Palmer Jr.’s amateur license, noting his father’s publicity role in New York. It also shares humorous anecdotes from the international radiotelegraph conference and a Teapot Dome courtroom marshal’s juror stories.
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