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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
3
A reflective verse recalls motherhood and patient nurture. It speaks of seeds planted in spring yielding harvests in autumn and honors mothers whose guidance shapes hearts over time. The speaker notes sons who wander briefly yet return wiser, thanking the enduring care they received.
The piece highlights President Coolidge urging all branches of government to stay within constitutional limits. It cites congress overreach in farm policy and court procedure, notes Teapot Dome resolutions, and warns that power grabs risk liberty and require amending the constitution rather than subterfuge.
President Coolidge plans a summer retreat that stirs political comment by veering toward administration opposition. The piece notes Cal’s focus on profitable fishing spots, Wisconsin dairy regions’ resistance to the McNary Haugen bill, and La Follette-Hoover era shifts as the Blain-La Follette leadership loses grip.
Wisconsin's summer resort area gears up for a boost in spending as visitors flock in. Residents expect strong tourist dollars to flow through local businesses this season.
Davenport Times responds to Milo Reno’s charge that Governor Hammill backs Hoover. It defends Hammill as a farm relief leader backing road funding and McNary Haugen reform, arguing Reno’s claim misrepresents finances and goals. It urges Iowa voters to view roads and agriculture as linked to state progress.
Iowa faces unequal senator representation with Clayton county single seat while neighboring counties share districts. The Gilchrist amendment is urged to consider population and area, arguing for fairer apportionment across districts amid constitutional change debates, per Mason City Globe-Gazette.
Waterloo Tribune reports Lowden demands the party meet the farm issue or he does not want the nomination. The piece notes farm relief must come, with possible continued internal fight if no broad relief is achieved. The Atlantic News- Telegraph criticizes Hoover for not publicly courting farmers, accusing others of crocodile concerns.
Algona Upper Des Moines Republican notes past experiences discourage both major parties from launching a new third party in response to any presidential nomination. The commentary suggests likely avoidance by Republicans and Democrats despite contenders.
Haugen of the Fourth district is lauded as a fence builder and maintainer extraordinary. He guards district fences to be horse high hog tight and bull strong, earning the silver mounted posthole digger.
Riverside Iowa marked Memorial Day with a parade to the cemetery led by the band. Veterans from Civil War to World War I marched, followed by Boy Scouts and a girl troop with wreaths. In the cemetery the Relief Corps sang patriotic songs and a post-ceremony address was given by Professor Tibbits and a World War I veteran.
Brief sketches recount actors and events from Muscatine's past as recorded in the Muscatine Journal files. The column highlights notable figures, dates, and local moments, offering a compact historical snapshot for readers.
The avocado, native to Mexico and Central America, is thriving in Florida and California. It offers a unique buttery texture, versatile uses from salads to ice cream, and high vegetable oil content. Prices may stay high due to delicate handling, but cultivation expansion could lower costs.
The Davenport Daily Times lists a WOC broadcast schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. including markets, weather, musical hours, baseball scores, a chimes concert, news review by Ralph Leysen, dinner music by Bernie Schultz Orchestra, and a 7:00 p.m. program by St. Ambrose College directed by Erwin Swindell.
A vintage broadcast log lists morning and afternoon segments from Victor Record Program at 10:00 market and weather reports to 12:00 closes, RCA NBC programs at 1:30 and 2:00, plus NBC orchestras and weather updates through 10:00.
Notice notes the end of the long established Richman and Carskaddan firm after Mr. Richman becomes a circuit judge, with Carskaddan continuing the business. It mentions flood related disruption in Columbus Junction from a Journal item fifty years ago, waterworks shut at 9 AM, factories halted due to no water, and the Iowa river rising several feet. Battery C Muscatine is described as unlikely to go abroad, with transfers shrinking command to about 90, skeleton unit anticipated. It recounts the twenty eighth annual Rebekah lodge convention in Muscatine and Louisa counties with around 200 delegates.
Graduation exercises for eighth grade pupils of Zion Lutheran school will be held at the parish hall on Thursday evening June 7. The Rev. John M Haefner announces an address class day exercises and other selections by the graduates will be offered during the program.
Graduation exercises for the senior class of St Mathias high school will be held with evening services at the church Sunday June 19. An address diploma presentations and honors by Rev W L Hannon and a special musical program are being arranged.
Perspiration resistant MELLO GLO powder stays on longer without drying or clogging pores. The French Process shade offers a smooth, radiant finish and comfortable wear. Mc Colm & Co. markets the new cosmetic as a wonderful beautifying product.
Journal wants ad seeks results and awareness for readers. The note cites Mount Everest as the world’s highest point at 29,002 feet and invites readers to place a want ad for outcomes.
Oakland Pontiac dealers Lange & Shellabarger feature a display of travel ready cars with camping gear and sport accessories at their West Front street showroom. They offer a vacation log book and courtesy card to every Oakland Pontiac owner and a prize for the best touring experiences letter. The log records a three week trip including mileage, stops, fuel use and related data. The move is part of a national Oakland campaign to promote vacation touring.
Mrs Cuartes Morean of Tully New York says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash revived her after illness She used four bottles and plans two more proving the medicines worth their weight in gold per her account shared in this notice
Dr Caldwell preached natural, gentle treatment of constipation after 47 years of practice. He promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a non habit forming, pleasant remedy that does not gripe. Mothers report its effectiveness and a free sample offer is extended with a simple mail request.
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