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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
3
The Journal founded 1549 and The Tribune 1848 later merged with The News in 1887 and The Journal and News Tribune consolidated on Sept 2 1918 showing a lineage of major local papers through the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Muscatine Journal reflects on 1930 as it ends, stressing local business resilience and hopeful forecasts for 1931. It highlights Iowa and Muscatine’s relative stability, cites economists predicting steady improvement, and references a page nine table of long-term U.S. business trends. It also notes selected quotes from public figures and authors.
The Muscatine Journal resolves to feature all events indicating resumed normal buying and rising business activity while unemployment declines. The editors extend best wishes for the happiest and most prosperous New Year.
Poem by Douglas Malloch contemplates end of year and crossroads ahead. It contrasts stony past with hopeful futures, urging choice among paths toward wealth fame peace or spiritual rest. Mentions a new world ahead and a heaven over the hill. Copyright 1930.
In Belmond Independent report the Wright county Farm Bureau paid a $50 reward for a chicken thief who was paroled. The bureau's board vows no more $50 rewards without imprisonment, criticizing district court and parole board leniency.
Explains Annie Laurie’s historical life and marriage, notes on the winter fur of the weasel called ermine, and signs Bach's autograph. Teases tomorrow's cartoon titled Happy New Year.
A NEA Service profile recounts King Alfonso XIII of Spain and the haunted room of death in the Escorial. It details assassins' attempts, bomb plots, and the king's fearless resolve, including his dramatic Madrid to San Sebastian crisis and swift return to the bridge table.
A $300000 subscription in Cincinnati formed a company to introduce Mariana electric lights in the city. Texas records its coldest day. Galveston at 10 above, Dallas at 4 above. Company C invited to march to Washington for the inaugural ceremonies March 4.
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