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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
3
Poem reflects on staying resilient like a dandelion, blooming despite being seen as a weed. It argues individual worth beyond garden norms and celebrates persistence in any meadow, honoring nature's varied creation. Copyright 1928 by Douglas Malloch.
Lewis F. Pierson argues Americans neglect voting, letting organized minorities shape legislation. He warns deficits and wartime government ventures bred bureaucracy and blurred lines between government and rights. He urges citizens to vote and engage to prevent a system ruled by special interests.
The Commerce Department reports two consecutive months where US exports to Canada exceed those to Britain, signaling Canada as a growing dominant customer. The piece notes Canada’s increasing commercial and financial orientation toward the United States despite tariffs and historic ties to Britain.
The passage argues that closer ties between Canada and the British empire reinforce the U S position, suggesting political relations with Britain will hinge on shared interests rather than antagonism, shaping future cooperation over conflict.
In a Current History interview reprinted by Mason City Globe-Gazette the ex-emperor defends autocracy and kingship, condemns democracy, and argues rulers deserve loyalty. He likens modern politics to childish play, insists he was misled by flawed ideas, and insists exile has not humbled his belief in supreme authority.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican essay urges residents to welcome old classmates returning after 20 years. It urges kindness to the visitor, sharing memories, offering rides, and helping them feel included as towns and faces have changed.
Dr. William J. Mayo of Rochester criticizes expert testimony in murder trials as a covert attempt to sway juries rather than aid justice. Speaking at the American Psychiatric Association in Minneapolis he cites Hickman Remus and Ottumwa as examples and urges an end to such testimony within six months.
A Waterloo Courier excerpt warns that local children in Waterloo stand on the train tracks near Illinois Central trains and taunt danger. A girl in a red dress nearly fell under wheels, illustrating risky behavior. The piece cautions parents to curb such acts and notes similar perilous roadside bravado endangers life when youths block vehicles.
A digestible eggs guide explains coddled boiled and poached methods, cautions against raw eggs, and offers custard, baked eggs, and omelet tips. Sections on Melba toast preparation, a dessert custard, and a Q and A with diet advice follow.
Mrs. John C. Wheeler a Columbus City resident for over 70 years died suddenly at 8 a m Tuesday at age 76. Born April 15 1852 in Washington County she married John C Wheeler December 7 1875. Survived by son Emery Wheeler three brothers J R Hammond Benjamin Hammond Arthur Hammond and two sisters Lyda Huff and Ola Daniels. Funeral at United Presbyterian church Columbus City at 2 p m conducted by Rev J T Aiken burial in Columbus City cemetery.
Plans for Mad Creek channel changes to reduce flood damage to adjacent industrial plants are being prepared by City Engineer H. H. Fitzgerald. The proposal includes a Wilton branch alteration and will be submitted to Rock Island Railroad officials for review after representatives from the railroad appeared before the city.
Evansville Indiana woman writes grateful note praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring her strength after being run down. She reports friends notice improvement and husband encourages continued use.
Wapello reports the Alpha Delta class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will present a pageant titled The Dream That Came True Sunday evening with twenty eight characters. Miss Ruth Castle directs the production and special costumes have been rented.
The council last week showed interest in a city proposition and granted the railroad company a 30 day extension before replacing the overhead bridge on Monroe Street. If the creek is redirected to follow the railroad, the road would be relieved of bridge liabilities.
Conesville IA June 14 The Ladies Aid society of the Grace Reformed church will hold an ice cream social at the church Saturday evening. Mrs Thomas Bell traveled to Linden IL Monday for the alumna banquet. Several locals and visitors spend time with families in nearby towns and enjoy a picnic at Nan Wagner’s home. Subscribe for the Journal.
The article discusses thumb sucking in infants and older children, recommending mittens or cuffs to stop the habit and noting potential dental and digestive issues. It also warns of irregular bowel action in babies and introduces Fletcher's Castoria as a gentle remedy, claiming benefits for digestion, sleep, and growth, with a note on the vegetable composition and the signature of Charles H. Fletcher on the wrapper.
An advertisement extols Nu Tone as a natural tonic made from plant ingredients to energize mornings, cleanse the digestive lining, relieve bloating, and improve appetite. It claims rapid gas release and improved digestion after a few days with testimonials from users.
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