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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
3
The poem urges gentleness to preserve youth as anger ages the spirit. It contrasts bitter speech with kindness, noting hate marks endure beyond years and urging softer, compassionate conduct in all ways. Copyright 1928 Douglas Malloch.
The author reflects on the 1928 Republican convention in Kansas City and explains why Charles G. Dawes did not secure the nomination. It notes Hoover’s organized strength, Lowden’s walkout, and shifts in support, with comments on Curtis and McCormick and the failure of anti-Hoover forces to unite.
The piece argues Herbert Hoover remains the party’s popular choice and the politicians’ pick for 1928, praising his deeds from commerce to flood relief. Senator Curtis is seen as a strong western ally who can bolster the campaign. The article hints at more convention sidelights to come.
The piece notes a rapid political shift at Kansas City as Hoover secures nomination and Curtis aligns with farm relief aims. It cautions Iowa voters against a rival Al Smith or Lowden faction and predicts strong Republican support in November, with emphasis on economic farm policy over preconvention rhetoric.
The Ft. Dodge Messenger notes that Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis form a national oriented team not tied to local realms. Hoover possesses broad international experience and readiness for 1929 duties while Curtis, a longtime national legislator from Kansas, brings steady backing and West rootedness.
The Davenport Times notes Mr. Housel, the Democratic nominee, has little chance of election in Iowa and misreads the political terrain. It argues his campaign relies on debating the bond issue, which is effectively settled.
The Waterloo Tribune remarks that Senator Norris treats the Muscle Shoals issue seriously but finds the public unaroused and uninterested in forming a third party. The article notes widespread ignorance and apathy about the foundling and what should be done.
A Jefferson Bee quote argues that voters favor lower taxes and efficiency in public office, but real economy in public affairs is rare because few people truly desire it, despite the appeal of economy platforms during the primary season.
An educational summary describes the brain as a complex organ, its protection, and divisions such as cerebrum cerebellum and medulla. It explains learning through trial and error and notes how thinking occurs in words with links between brain and speech.
Morning Sun Indiana June 18 A Flag day program at the high school Thursday afternoon by the G. A. R. circle featured songs readings and speeches led by Mrs Emma Curran Miss Veda Maxson Miss Maude Skinner and Mrs Irene Delzell among others. Local notes report W W C T U met at Mrs W G Wilson with Mary Kilpatrick giving a deaf institute talk and plans for a Locust Grove park picnic in July.
Mr. and Mrs. F L Foster return from Hammond Indiana where they attended the death of Ray Mudd by electrocution. Wallace Moffitt a Dallas teacher visited this week with his mother Mrs Jessie Moffit in Muscatine.
The Sorosis club met in Ainsworth Iowa on Friday with full attendance to discuss books and modern fiction writers. Norma Reaney joined the club as a new member while Annas won a book contest. The Women’s Relief corps observed Flag Day with a Civil War veterans’ dinner at the American Legion room.
Morning Sun Iowa June 18 La fonte Swartz aged 38 died here Friday morning. Born December 29 1889 he lived in Morning Sun until about 14 years ago. He married Georgia McCann of West Liberty July 8 1916. Former restaurant proprietor at West Liberty he later traveled for Iowa Biscuit Kellogg and Burge. Health declined, he stopped work in March and moved to Iowa City for treatment last fall. He and his wife and daughter Pauline visited relatives Sunday.
Mrs. Hagar Borxstein of Nashville Tennessee says she was rundown after leaving laundry work and, after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, she feels improved and younger.
Sixty members and friends of the Unity club gathered at the church parlors in Pleasant Prairie on June 18. The program featured readings and musical items from Mrs. Louisa Paul’s family, with a roll call on The Description of a Tree. Members planned the July 11 gathering and hosted an ice cream social for the Pleasant Prairie Ladies Aid.
The Davenport area radio program list shows a morning to night schedule including Opening Markets, Brunswick and Victor Record Program, Standard Time Signals, Weather Forecast, Voters Service by the National League of Women Voters, news reviews and baseball scores, Chimes Concert, Musical Miniatures, Seiberling Singers, The Masked Marvel, Chicquet Club Eskimos, Davenport Turners Singing Section, and live orchestral acts by Herb Heuer, Trave O Hearn, and others at the Le Claire Hotel.
The program slate for Tuesday includes Jane Wildner as Personal Shopper at 9:00, Herbie Koch at 10:30, USDA Radio Farm Service at 11:30, Navy Band and Bankers Life Trio at 2:00, NBC features through the evening, and multiple Market, Weather, and Luncheon Hour segments. Weather reports intersperse the day.
He grew worse and died early Friday morning. Funeral services were held at the Curran home conducted by Rev. H. W. Munster. He is survived by his wife a daughter and his mother.
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