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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1927

Page

3

New-Old Country to Know Through Lindy Flight

The piece urges readers to study Central America as Charles Lindbergh's flight passes over or near the region. It notes growing American trade, questions about geography and history, and suggests using atlases to follow Lindy and learn about modern Central America, its people, and relations with the United States.

Central America Lindy Republic Antain Popocatepetl Guatemala Costa Rica British Honduras Honduras Nicaragua Republic of Panama Marines Mosquito Coast Nicaraguan Canal Fonseca Bay Columbus Tibet Central Africa United States Mexico

Nick Longworth Possible Dark Horse for President Vying with Lowden and Hoover

The piece speculates on a Republican convention deadlock between Lowden and Hoover with Dawes gaining near term edge. It highlights Nick Longworth as a potential dark horse candidate and notes Longworths wife Princess Alice could influence the route to the nomination. It also mentions Curtis of Kansas and Iowa’s limited impact and references Chicago crime reporting.

Nick Longworth United States Lowden Hoover Dawes Nick Republican Party Mississippi River Curtis Kansas Longworth Princess Alice Roosevelt Iowa Lund

Birds as weather prophets in folk and nature lore

The Weekly Scotsman notes country folk and observant naturists view birds as weather prophets. Snow buntings, fieldfares, redwings signal winter, wild swans herald cold spells, geese gather at known coastal sites, and pigeons ducks snipe larks and others announce approaching rain or wind through behaviors and timing.

Solway Firth Tay Northumberland Holy Island Humber Scotsman

Riding the Bus Top as a Way to See Life and People

Edgar DeWitt Jones extols riding on the top of a city bus as a vivid observation point. He notes the thrill and danger of the climb, the spirited view of a bustling metropolis, and the diverse passengers from students to a blind man guided by a girl. The piece ends with a call to seek life’s venturesome vantage.

Hughes Chicago Thompson Arthur Brisbane William Allen White Christopher Morley London Fifth Avenue New York Michigan Avenue Grand Circus Park Detroit Edgar DeWitt Jones The Detroit News

Hoover urged to seek GOP nomination amid Coolidge standstill

The New Republic argues Coolidge will not run but may accept a united party nomination. It urges Hoover to declare openly for delegates, rally support, and challenge the Coolidge image to gain momentum and direction for the nation.

Coolidge Hoover Norris Lowdon Dawes Washington Mr. Coolidge Lowden Republican Party The New Republic

Tobacco Money and Its Heavy Tax Burden on the Nation

A New York Times analysis notes tobacco taxes funded about 13 percent of total internal revenue and 58 percent excluding income tax for 1914. It highlights 1923–1925 cigarette growth, tax revenues near 370 million, and the shift in consumption from cigars to cigarettes amid the Jazz Age.

United States Treasury Washington Mellon Temple of Internal Revenue New York Times

Control of Emotions Key to Steady Life, Says Local Column

A Muscatine Journal column urges emotional balance in a hurried age. It warns against over excitement from news or disasters and promotes steady poise, focus on important tasks, and daily emotional inventories. It cites gender tendencies and advises pruning fear jealousy and malice for healthier nerves.

Associated Press Paily Journal Muscatine Towa Yowa Chicagos New York Kaneac Ctynndie Atlanta Cone. Rothenburg & Wobe

Raptured Try This Free Offer Convinces Thousands

A marketing pitch promises freedom by applying a method to any Rapture event, old or new, large or small, claiming to guide readers on a path that has already convinced thousands.

Free trial offered for rupture treatment by W S Rice

Advertises a stimulating application claiming to tighten abdominal muscles and close the rupture without a truss or operation. Warns of gangrene risk from untreated ruptures and urges immediate request for a free trial using a coupon.

W. S. Rice Main St Adams N. Y Rice, Inc

Non-Starchy Vegetables and Sugar Timing Guideline

Guidance notes that non-starchy vegetables pair with meals and that sugar should not be consumed in the same meal as starchy foods. Emphasizes balanced plate composition and mindful carbohydrate distribution.

Christmas Eve Chaos and Joy in Paper Draped Rooms

In a vivid reflection, Mark Byers recalls the peak of Christmas as homes overflow with torn paper, ribbon, and bright lights. He paints a scene of cooperative effort, family. He notes the moment of cresting excitement before holiday relaxation settles in.

Mark Byers

Denver Bowler Roy Arnold Nets Two Perfect 300s in Week

Denver’s Roy Arnold, a leading local bowler, rolled two perfect scores in one week, adding to his reputation. The feat marks a rare double 300 by a single bowler in a short span.

Denver Pin Denver Colo Roy Arnold

Creomulsion Promises Relief For Coughs And Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes while inhibiting germ growth and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

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