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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
A Mississippi cotton belt cooperative farm hosts 24 former sharecroppers and tenants under Sherwood Eddy. They bought land at five dollars an acre, build houses for thirty three dollars each, and plan dairy hog poultry and weaving projects funded by outside gifts until self sustaining.
The speaker praises a Southern cooperative effort where members stand on their own feet, meet problems, and lift themselves from insolvency toward self respecting citizenship. They seek early help but aim to self manage and rely on American spirit rather than paternal government.
Il Messagero argues for strict Ethiopian controls by Italy with white families stationed to supervise natives. The piece suggests Ethiopians are exchanged from one form of slavery to another, undermining claimed civilizational aims.
The Detroit priest hints he may back the Republican Party in November if it shows contrition. He notes the party’s reverses and calls Roosevelt’s foe a ruin, reflecting a radical shift from praising Roosevelt to criticizing Roosevelt and the GOP as the campaign heats up.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette criticizes a candidate who claims to disregard his oath if expedient, arguing officials’ oaths bind public trust more than Congress members elect and cautioning that breaking oaths carries high costs.
A Boone News-Rep editorial argues that Ethiopia's past unpreparedness offers a warning against war. The piece stresses prudence and cautions leaders to avoid escalation and foster peace amid tensions.
The report outlines Alf Landon’s calm strategy for securing the Republican nomination. Landon plans a controlled post‑convention buildup with selective issues, a New Mexico rest period, and a July legislative review on social security.
Strange as It Seems recounts Mel Harden Hickey declaring himself King James of an uninhabited Trinidad island. He established a royal coat of arms seal and flag, issued stamps, and was recognized by several governments before Britain dethroned him. He died in El Paso, Texas, in 1976.
James Harden Hickey known as King Hickey proclaimed himself ruler on Trinidad 700 miles off Brazil. Recognized briefly by several governments before Britain seized Trinidad to build a cable station. He later planned invasions and died by his own hand in El Paso Texas on February 9 1898.
A report notes fumes rising from Pappoose creek to Third Street threatening contagion in the city. It marks events from fifty years prior, including context of local conditions and health concerns.
A word puzzle list with numbered clues spanning politics geography and everyday items. Includes references to a former U S president son and various definitions from river to meal to be
Restored New York bankers cheer Comptroller OConnor retreat on bond ratings. He now accepts bank judgment if lenders prove soundness to federal examiners to justify investments. The shift reasserts management prerogatives in part, sparking banker approval and a potential campaign issue for Hoover. Toledo probate records reveal Arthur F Sloat 45 of Knoxville bequeathed his estate to his five year old son before he shot his divorced wife and killed himself last Thursday.
Aunt Het speaks of fear around Jennie and anxiousness about correcting others. The speaker notes persistent unease when faced with potential confrontation and hurt feelings.
A line from Claud Callan's 1936 work quotes a woman describing her nephew who prefers flattery over labor. The speaker recalls she told him he never works a day in his life, sparking a heated moment.
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