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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
3
A reflective poem by Douglas Malloch from 1929 celebrates spending New Year’s Eve at home. The speaker values a hearth centered evening over crowds and temptations, seeking happiness and restraint as the year ends and a sober start begins.
L. W. Housel of Humboldt argues in a Des Moines letter that the senate rightly barred Vare, contending the constitution grants each house sole authority over elections, returns and qualifications. He contrasts Grundy seating and stresses proper proof hinges on credentials and any contest.
Long queues at county courthouses reveal yearly license tag renewals. A midwestern city opened 21 tag stations to curb congestion, showing distributed stations reduce last minute delays despite high demand.
From Chicago headquarters the Salvation Army reports about 2,000,000 pounds of gifts distributed in 275 cities and 11 states. Items include 100,000 pounds of toys, 600,000 potatoes, 360,000 apples, 120,000 dressed chickens, 180,000 oranges, 60,000 pounds each of candy and fruit cake, 240,000 cans of milk soup and vegetables, 120,000 pounds of sugar, 60,000 loaves of bread, 60,000 pounds of coffee and butter, 60,000 packages of crackers and about 400,000 pieces of apparel.
The La Crosse mayor is noted for an unusual habit that draws public interest, likened to an opinion in Lynn Massachusetts. The article highlights local governance and civic curiosity around the mayoral behavior.
The La Crosse mayor campaigns against gambling and warns that checkers may be as immoral as craps. He orders no public play of checkers, echoing earlier local edicts by Lynn on women’s dress.
An insurance official in Pittsburgh catalogs unusual accidents proving no one is ever absolutely safe. Stories include a runaway horse tramping a bystander, a man breaking a foot while kicking a thief, tar from a trolley incident burning a passenger, a rib fracture from a hug, and a man injured chasing a chicken. The piece urges caution crossing streets.
A Chattanooga News note reports Kansas lawmakers adopted the pronoun ihn to address the boy or girl in class, arguing correct English varies between written and spoken forms. It discusses whether such words like then or ain’t will gain currency if widely adopted, and notes pronunciation versus grammar.
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram letter notes that a 5 million word document review shows only about 1 000 common words in use and 4 000 to 5 000 less frequent words. It argues spelling books may be obsolete yet laments losing the skill of spelling. Also included is a joke piece about a doctor’s secret and a note from Algona Advance on colleges raising tuitions due to junior colleges.
The Lake Mills Graphic notes that the market crash forced some men to get back on their feet, especially those who purchased cars on installment plans.
Osage Press argues a new set of opponents could benefit Iowa teams while Muskogee Phoenix notes a view on gender roles with the statement that a woman may do everything a man can do, but a man hasn’t the same right.
Dropsy is not a disease but fluid buildup indicating another condition. Heart and kidney diseases are common causes, with distinguishing patterns by time of day. Accurate diagnosis is essential, then treatment targets the underlying problem. Dr. McCoy offers guidance after a doctor’s report and a self addressed stamped envelope to Muscatine Journal.
Question asks if cancer can spread via shared clothes and home after three deaths from throat or stomach cancer. Answer states no evidence of cancer transmission and notes tumors, including cancers, can run in families, suggesting genetic links rather than contagion. No fumigation advised for infection risk.
A 63 year old man asks if chewing whole cloves is harmful. The reply says there is no poisonous property in cloves, though the oil can irritate the stomach in large quantities and may cause inflammation.
A reader asks about lupus treatment. The reply states lupus can be cured by fasting and diet therapy combined with local ultraviolet light treatment, noting cases require careful handling beyond general advice.
Francisco Guzman was shot to death on his Baja California ranch near Tijuana after a quarrel over a 50 cent fee for using the grounds as a picnic spot. His wife was shot in the leg and their 3 month old baby was badly beaten during the struggle. An American man suspected of firing fled toward Tijuana with two companions.
A prescription pain reliever turned consumer remedy named Thoxine offers fast relief for sore throat and coughs. The druggist turned it into a nationwide product sold in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes, marketed as safe for families with a 15 minute relief guarantee or money back.
President Walter A. Jessup of the University of Iowa is named along with 29 other educators to help conduct a nationwide survey of secondary education. The panel, formed by Secretary Wilbur of the interior department, includes specialists in school administration, relations of colleges and secondary schools, negro education, junior high and vocational education, and large city high schools.
A narrator teases his mother and father with a playful fortune telling game. He predicts travel and long life while joking about money, a hat alteration, and an expensive “people hat” priced at 23 dollars, prompting humorous reactions from the family.
Des Moines Dec 31 Norman Cornish 13 was killed when a 10 foot wall of an abandoned brick barn toppled onto him after he struck it with a sledge hammer. His brother Robert 4 and Graig Parker 6 were nearby. Norman told them to stand back.
Captain Leslie Moore of Omaha credits the new Sargon treatment with ending long standing stomach troubles and general weakness. He reports regained strength and energy after trying the remedy sold by A. W. Morgan drug store for Union Pacific Railroad workers.
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