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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1930
Page
3
A reflective poem about a trusted friend who steers the speaker toward restraint and kindness. The narrator recalls moments of anger and conflict and how the friend’s calm guidance helped avoid foolish deeds. The poem ends urging readers to ask themselves what the natural thing is when troubled.
General Atterbury of the Pennsylvania testifies before the house judiciary committee. He notes railroading days when drunks and quarrelsome passengers were common and saloons nearby, arguing that prohibiting intoxicants among employees reduced accidents and lawsuits. The question: why isn’t the rule enforced for him? Booze is the implied answer.
A Washington dispatch notes Senator Brookhart will not enter the ongoing Iowa race with speeches. The move raises questions whether this signals regret for backing Dickinson or reluctance to explain his criticism of the Hawley tariff bill and Dickinson’s vote.
In Gerber California a dispute over hog calling forms ends with the editors declaring Cooie Pooie and Whoopsie unauthorized. The piece notes regional calls such as Indiana Western Kentucky P O O O g i e and Delaware Whoeoe and Glasgow Sooee and cites Lafferty engaged to Miss Lona Shute of Wellington New Zealand as context. The argument touches phonetics and hog ear shapes.
The report suggests Mr. Lafferty is wrongly informed about the contest his fiancée plans to join. It appears she intends to compete in the husband calling contest held periodically in Suffolk, Virginia with coverage from the New York Times.
The piece portrays Ed M. Smith as a principled non politician with a right to Iowa’s time as secretary of state and hints that broad state travel could boost his bid for governor. It cites observers and quotes his cautious tax stance and concern for fair taxation. The background notes his limited public speaking.
The Sioux City Journal notes Senator Brookhart’s split problems as his endorsement of Dickinson clashes with Major Lund entering the race. Lund, once Brookhart’s campaign manager, has shifted to Dickinson’s camp, leaving the senator exposed to a difficult political balance.
Tennessee allocates five percent of motor vehicle license revenue to a patrol force of 49 officers whose duty includes enforcing license laws. Arkansas grants statewide police powers to highway officers who target unpaid license fees, reporting 250 delinquents in one city and 130 in another. State highway safety and revenue collection hinge on adequate staffing and effective tagging enforcement.
Editorial excerpts critique proposals for income tax and its effect on property taxes, praising cautious reform and warning against political opportunism. The pieces warn against misreading public sentiment and dismiss Western senators Norris and Brookhart amid Hughes confirmation controversy.
A playful scene follows Shel the Travel Man guiding Clowny Scouty and friends from a ship to a cafe then on to London aboard a boat train. The Tinymites enjoy sightseeing, riding an omnibus, and awaiting more adventures as the Travel Man promises further London sights in the next story.
Dr McCoy describes how synovial membranes cushion joints and prevent grinding. He outlines conditions like synovitis and bursitis, their causes, symptoms, and treatments, plus related notes on rheumatic origins and chronic outcomes.
The description suggests a question about skin color change on pressure. The answer notes anemia or iron deficiency as possible causes. It also mentions that blood tests showed no obvious abnormality. Further evaluation may be needed by a clinician to identify underlying factors.
Miss Alice Bookman secretary of the national finance division of the YWCA is in Muscatine for a conference with local officials. She is touring associations in the area and had spent time in the Tri-Cities before arriving in Muscatine. A shower bath is fitted to one special motor car.
Mrs H C Henry of St Paul Minnesota reports persistent fatigue and fainting spells improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound three times daily. She claims neighbors also see benefits and invites letters from others seeking help.
Miss Jenevieve Naylor, head of the chemistry department at Muscatine's junior college, resigns at the end of the school year to teach chemistry at Crescent College in Eureka Springs Arkansas. She helped organize the college program and received high praise from Dr Forrest Ensign Dr Dorcas and state inspector Miss Clara Wallace for her work. She previously taught freshman chemistry at the University of Missouri.
Albert announces continued decreases in measles cases in Iowa in the weekly health summary. The report lists diseases with counts including measles 462, diphtheria 6, scarlet fever 90, typhoid 2, smallpox 87, whooping cough 13, meningitis 1, chickenpox 44, German measles 2, mumps 24, tuberculosis 11, undulant fever 3, social disease 64.
The Prince of Wales continues a high profile African shooting tour with stops and engagements noted. A related feature mentions a miniature kitchen included in the tour setup for logistical purposes.
A Kansas livestock buyer praises Dr. McCleary of Excelsior Springs Missouri for a rectal treatment that relieved his severe piles. He thanks a neighbor for the recommendation and urges others with rectal trouble to request the free book Piles Treated Without Surgery.
YMCAs Lenten message for Tuesday March 25 urges respect for others views with meditation on John 8 31 40 and Romans 12 16. It emphasizes open mindedness and valuing others opinions, citing humility and cooperation as core virtues.
A patient named Dave Lumbus describes a four year struggle with acid stomach gas and constipation. He reports six weeks of Konjola use restoring appetite digestion energy and complete relief. The medicine is sold at Grimm drug store in Muscatine and by area druggists.
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