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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
3
A poem about three friends choosing different paths to life where each follows a distinct desire. Bill seeks wealth along the wide highway while Henry takes the town road and the narrator walks by a brook. At sunset their journeys converge yielding roses gold and medals as each finds a personal reward.
The Southern Cross flight from San Francisco to the Fiji islands marks major aviation progress in the year since Lindbergh. It highlights beam radio guidance and earth inductor compass as crucial for Pacific navigation, with the craft relying on short wave radio beacons to stay on course.
A late July 1928 Denmark explosion that killed 30 and caused 47 million dollars in damage prompted Congress to push safeguards. A naval inquiry found no individual fault but recommended two main depots east and west, with western funding approved. Separate notes mention three towns losing power when a three foot snake was found dead across transmission lines, apparently dropped by a mail delivery journal.
The appropriation committee approved funds totaling 3.1 million dollars to move storage buildings at army and navy depots following a survey. The plan aims to reduce hazards by shifting sites and improving safety after the Denmark disaster prompted action.
The Kewanee Star-Courier editorial weighs Congressman Rathbone's plan for a 5009 foot wide coast-to-coast concrete highway through small towns. It recalls historic national roads from the Cumberland road to the National Pike and notes current roads are insufficient for a single unified route.
Marshalltown Times-Republican argues that after the revolution Russia forced atheism but religion resurges privately. A new living church arises free of old dogma, blending secular elements yet genuine devotion gains state tolerance and could influence reforms.
A short fragment suggests a discussion of digestive issues after meals with the line “Your trouble is at least.” The readable text is limited, offering a partial clue rather than a full report or named individuals.
The Kansas City Star discusses General Summerall’s report that national defense policy is being carried out satisfactorily. It argues that preparedness boosts readiness and deters aggression, while complacency risks national security.
A survey of eggs from hens to ducks, ostrich to fish roe, and preservation methods including drying, water glass sealing, cold storage, and Chinese pickling. It notes nutritional content, historical use, and diverse culinary applications. A health Q and A section follows.
A reader seeks guidance on non-mucus forming foods to ease ringing in the head. The text suggests gastritis due to high stomach acidity from diet and recommends an exclusive milk diet with hourly milk intake, increasing to eight ounces per hour, plus a medical exam with x ray if symptoms persist.
A local notice advertises McCoy's Tablets promising underweight men and women a 5 pound gain after using product. It offers an ironclad guarantee: if after four 60 cent boxes or two 1 dollar boxes there is no 5 pound gain and满意 results, the druggist returns the purchase price. The ad urges clipping and mailing to the unnamed recipient in town.
A period style endorsement extols Youth Cream to achieve flawless smoothness and a refined complexion. The author credits French cosmetic art for the discovery and notes a fragrant, simple application after cleansing. The tone emphasizes grooming as essential in the pursuit of attractive appearance.
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