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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1933

Page

3

Iowa Private Branch Exchange Numbers 26 and 27

The bulletin lists PBX numbers 26 and 27 for Iowa offices. It instructs callers to request the specific person or department when the operator answers.

Iowa

Farm Colonies to Aid Our City Workers

Roosevelt administration promotes subsistence farming for industrial workers on city fringes with a $25 million fund. Colonies feature small plots, homes, a store, and social amenities, offering independence during shorter work weeks and potential market impacts. Watermelon time and table etiquette follow with humorous commentary on eating fruit and seeds outside.

Roosevelt

Iowa’s Record Good in View of Postwar Realities

Comment argues Iowa farmers and lenders were not gullible in the post World War I era. It cites a Chicago New York real estate example, noting Lincoln building's sale at sheriff's auction for 4.8 million vs 30 million cost, with assessed value and lien figures. claims Iowa farm over-capitalization was not serious compared with urban markets.

Iowa Chicago Jefferson County Lincoln Building 42Nd Street New York City Sheriff’s C. F. Bachelder First Mortgage Bondholders’ Committee Sheriff's Hammer Chase National Bank New York Detroit Fairfree Ledger

Rare-coin collectors rise says numismatist

Numismatist notes growing interest as collections become increasingly rare. A writer links higher honesty averages to the traits of heavier individuals, suggesting less likelihood of low conduct. Headlines report Five Thousand Pocketbook Makers Strike in New York, affecting availability just as they regain use.

New York

Exploit of a 14 Foot Dory Crossing the Atlantic

A 1881 voyage saw Ivar Olsen and John Traynor row from Bath Maine to Le Havre France in the City Of Bath a 14 foot dory. The 3000 mile trek took 53 days and Olsen now 77 resides in Minneapolis Minnesota. E H Park long time postcard collector left 257000 cards to illustrate world history. the collection stays at his home in New Orleans. Tomorrow: Davy Jones the Postman.

Ivar Olsen John Traynor Bath Maine le Havre France New England Olsen Oakland Avenue Minneapolis Minn E. H. Park Park St. Claude Avenue New Orleans Davy Jones

Jobless figures and union drive spark national debate

The piece reports 12,000,000 out of work and slow reemployment since March 1. It notes AFL efforts, rapid charter grants, and rising union organizing while warning of industrial friction with Roosevelt and Johnson. It mentions Couzens' role at an international conference and gaps in state vehicle licensing aiding crime enforcement.

George Durne American Federation of Labor Wall Street Bank A. F. of L Frank Morrison

News Behind The News Fancy phrases and pay promises

The piece satirically notes how clerks are asked about promised pay raises and hours at small stores, while at a country club supper dance executives discuss Roosevelt’s next moves. A woolen manufacturer’s minority code is tied to a buried report as Big Business topics surface.

Roosevelt Jim Farley

Roosevelt's New Deal Looms Over Industries

In 1933, federal actions threaten oil and lumber sectors with strict licensing and possible government seizure of properties to curb overproduction. The navy may gain oil assets. code enforcement and blanket codes draw public and labor responses while retail groups show mixed support. Japan watches U S recovery as inflation fears rise. Two Canada geese in Chesapeake Bay lived 70 years.

NRA Navy Department New York King Canute Roosevelt

Fifty Years Ago Muscatine Events Snapshot

Readers recall events from Muscatine including the dissolution of Richie and Beardsley and formation of Richie and Stephens. Col T M Isett dies in New York after a short illness. Also notes on local contests, fire department trip, lectures by Dr George R Stuart, treasurer Rosenbaum’s advancement, a civil war veterans picnic plan, and a $6620 prize at the Mississippi Valley Fair in Davenport.

Richie and Beardsley Muscatine Richie and Stephens Col. T. M. Isett New York City The Journal George R. Stuart Davenport

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