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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1928
Page
3
The piece lists subscription and delivery terms including weekly price 4.90 and second zone 4.06, with caveats on delivery, office arrangements, and franchise representation. It notes March 1879 telephones and operator needs, reflecting a period classified notice style.
The poem reflects on life as a rough journey full of bumps that test resilience. It contrasts quick luck with deliberate handling of obstacles and notes that getting stopped or slowed can save a life. Copyright 1928 by Douglas Malloch.
The Journal discusses L W Housel of Humboldt and his position on the road bond issue. It notes his lack of opposition and questions whether he would administer the act, arguing voters favor candidates who support good roads and the removal of the cement trust as a central campaign issue.
The Omaha World-Herald criticizes Senator Norris and the Des Moines paper for changing farm policy stances. It argues Nebraska and other farm states muddled the issue by opposing a center rush that could pass the farm bill in Congress.
The piece argues Nebraska’s role is minor and Iowa should drop Norris Brookhart style leadership. It urges Iowa to join mainstream industrial strength campaigns, seek gains through hard bargaining, accept losses gracefully, and regain recognition in national councils. It frames Iowa as improving by moving away from spoiled, captious attitudes toward broader statecraft.
The Campbell Farming Corp president with 95 000 acres argues for tariff protection similar to other industries and immigration limits, criticizes low spirits in agriculture, and calls for transportation reform, waterways development, closer farmer business ties, and industrial-style organization to cut costs and expand markets.
Two Wakeeney girls aged 16 and 17 fled to Denver, explaining to captors they were tired of farm life and a one-movie town. The Kansas City Journal notes their longing for city pleasures and warns that happiness often follows facing duties rather than running away.
The Kansas City Star notes Herbert Hoover favors stronger farm marketing organization and lower freight rates to reduce the producer consumer spread. It predicts he would push further than Coolidge on farm welfare, consulting leaders and using his trained mind to improve conditions if elected.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette criticizes the Bowman Skromme and Anderson booms as likely overstated and argues that less opposition would have reduced any ripple.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Iowa faces national pity yet presses on with grace and fortitude. The state elected its own senator to Washington, signaling determination amid nationwide concern.
The Davenport Democrat notes Bryan’s absence will not mar the convention as party leaders cope with his missing presence and seek consolation in other leaders’ support.
Dr McCoy outlines a weekly menu starting Sunday June 24 with breakfast lunch and dinner items such as French omelet bacon Melba toast stewed apricots buttered beets and roast pork plus a grilled eggplant recipe. The notes list daily meals including fish meat vegetables fruit and a baked eggplant serving with butter.
Mrs C W S aged 52 weighs 170 pounds and is 5 ft 7 in. Tongue burning is linked to excess weight and stomach acidity. a weight loss diet is advised. W asks about drinking with meals. guidance says drink a small amount if thirsty, preferably between meals. Mrs R questions a 15 year old with stomach ulcers. warns that without a diet plan surgery may be required and urges consulting a diet specialist now.
Personal health and diet questions to be answered gradually by Dr McCoy. Address correspondence to him via the Muscatine Journal with a stamped addressed envelope for reply.
Oakville Iowa reports the community vacation Bible training school opens Monday at the M. E. church and runs for two weeks. The Golden Hour club hosted a guest day with eighty six members and guests at the home of Mrs. Francis Peterson. Guests Thursday included Homer Thomas Edwards Miss Helen Thomas Sureka College Ill Miss Angie Thomas Sureka College Ill and Miss Clara Thomas Washington Ill.
The schedule lists 2 16 00 opening markets and 14 10 11 00 Brunswick and Victor Record Program P M 12 57 to 1 0 Weather forecast and closing market quotations. It includes Davenport Daily Times News Review from 5 30 to 4 40, baseball scores 5 48 to 5 45, Chimes Concert 5 48 to 6 00, Cedar Shining Hour 00 to 6 30, Children's Hour 6 30 to 7 00 with Once Upon a Time conducted by Marigold Cassin, Dinner Music by Trave OHearn's Orchestra from Le Caire Hotel Moline Ill, Goodwill Four Quartette Bluffton College Bluffton Ohio at 8 30, Fish Time to Retire Boys 9 00 60 Correct Time Announcement, Crescent Hour of Music 4 60 to 10 00, Weather Forecast 19 00, Herb Heer's Orchestra 16 00 to 11 09.
Moscow reports visits from Gretchen Cromer of Atalissa Mario Gettert of Muscatine and many relatives. A Sunday school session led by Millard Johnson drew 85 to 90 attendees for the picnic, while Genevieve Hain from Kalamazoo arrives to visit J E Parker’s family. Nearby residents were seen in Davenport Rock Island Cedar Rapids Madison and Chicago areas.
A bulletin from Sidney notes a court case where a woman claims two thousand dollars in damages for the loss of her thumb. The report hints at allegations involving her husband and references as a possible defense or context.
A schedule listing daily programs with time stamps from 8:08 a m to 19:30 featuring Videor Record Program, Housekeepers Chats from the U S Department of Agriculture, Market and Weather Reports, Road Reports, Organist Herbie Koch, and Radio Farm Service updates.
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