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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1930
Page
3
Chicago New York Kansas City Detroit Atlanta St. Louis list Cone Rothenburg Noee Inc named as advertising representatives for multiple markets. The item notes agencies associated with the company in various major cities.
Poem recalling a childhood scene where six brothers, including John Joe Bill Hank and Jim, compete for scarce clothing and family money. The speaker, the smallest, longs to run away while brothers receive suits and boots that never fit him, reflecting hardship and memory.
Commentary on the Doheny bribery verdict where E L Doheny is acquitted while A B Fallon was convicted on the same evidence. The piece discusses differing juror interpretations and the idea that two people may perceive or weigh the same facts differently.
The piece argues France and Italy are unlikely allies and will likely split the naval reduction conference. Background factors include African colonies Italian expansion and Napoleonic rivalries with the French papacy. Hoover and MacDonald pushed for success until the Italo Franco dispute derailed prospects.
A Des Moines article questions the Mary Garden portrayal in Thais and notes critics doubt the singer’s beauty. Locals fear a repeat of Amarillo style controversy as Gene Howe plans to attend with plans to arm himself.
An editorial urges Muscatine residents to answer four questions about living in the city to show attitudes and assets. It invites letters to the Town Doctor at 332 St Michigan Ave Chicago, noting responses may boost local investment and dollars, with anonymity optional and occupation requested. Copyright 1930 Muscatine Journal Lions Club cooperation.
The Pella Chronicle endorses Ed M. Smith secretary of state and editor of the Winterset Madisonian as a fit governor. It cites his tax reform aim to equalize burdens, curb lavish state spending, and his newspaper experience as proof of fiscal economy benefiting taxpayers.
A Toledo tale recalls Mace Liverwurst's boast of strength after the Civil War. While resting by the Wabash at Terre Haute, crowds pinned flowers on him as a bridge began to sink. He supposedly held the bridge up with his back until supports were placed. He later claimed a bravery badge for valor.
Funeral services were held at 2:50 this afternoon at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals with Rev. Benjamin F. Schwartz officiating. The body will be sent to Brooklyn Iowa for Wednesday services at the Presbyterian church with burial in Brooklyn cemetery. Flinn died Saturday at 2:25 pm at 615 Mulberry avenue after a three year illness. He was born April 20 1867 in Navilla Iowa and married Lulu Stevens Millslagle in 1911. Surviving are his wife two daughters Mrs Helen Lidamore and Mrs Nora Griffin one stepson Fred L Millslagle one half sister Mrs Myrtle Flinn and stepmother Mrs Clara Flinn one grandchild and four step grandchildren.
A 1928 survey shows per capita pork consumption at 73.9 pounds versus 51.7 pounds of beef. Pork's popularity stems from fat content and affordable price, while health cautions note the risk of trichinosis from undercooked pork.
The text notes digestion is strong enough to handle pork and bacon and they make welcome additions to other foods. It asserts pork and bacon are wholesome especially when paired with non starchy green vegetables.
A reader describes a movable lump on the right neck side present four years without symptoms. The response identifies an enlarged lymphatic gland and suggests treatment via diet and physiotherapy with heat and electricity, noting possible origin from a prior cold.
A health column answers questions on reducing a lump in the teeth area and using zucchini or Italian squash in cooking, noting it is hard to find in some regions. It also explains a 14 year old’s voice change is normal and temporary, predicting voice stabilization in a few months.
Mrs A Connor says she feared eating due to stomach gas and lived on soup for five months. She reports Adierika relieved gas in ten minutes and now she eats normally. Drugstore testimonial from A W Morgan endorses a full bowel cleansing and gas removal.
A group of 25 candidates known as Old Timers class was initiated by the local Moose lodge with afternoon ceremonies attended by about 500 members. Dinner followed at 6 pm and featured addresses by Mayor Herbert G. Thompson and others, plus entertainment by Davenport performers. Ames hosts second annual character conference of student leaders from Iowa high schools at Iowa State College Memorial Union.
The rose stands as a emblem of mortality among Syrians, reflecting cultural associations with life and loss.
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