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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
3
A playful verse describes an evening ride where a maid and youth share moonlit moments. The maid reveals she often talks about her other fellows, leaving the man to wonder what she will say when the night ends.
In Kansas City Missouri the Prendergast machine faced a stronger campaign and fell to organized opposition as all candidates won decisively. The piece argues that political bosses endure through year round organization while ordinary citizens struggle to mount a counter effort.
An Iowa preview notes Chicago’s 20 inch snowstorm and a wider Midwest blizzard, with Illinois and Ohio also hit. The writer warns a new storm could arrive but prefers the prospect of warmer sunshine and an early spring.
The Van Sweringens plan to unify multiple railroads into a single Atlantic to Pacific network. Proposed lines include Lackawanna from New York to Buffalo, Nickel Plate Buffalo to St. Louis, Missouri Pacific to Pueblo, Denver Rio Grande to Salt Lake City, and Western Pacific to San Francisco. The scheme hinges on Interstate Commerce Commission approval and whether it becomes a lasting reality.
A Springfield Missouri bank president, known for dentistry on the side and habit of pulling women's teeth, reportedly faced public credulity. He allegedly never charged patients yet killed himself, ending a strange chapter of local whispers.
Fairfield and Parsons college supporters urge fair play in restoring Iowa Wesleyan to North Central Association status. They recall shared Methodist ties, the college’s history, and the need for action and financial support to remove barriers and reinstate the school’s rightful place.
The Chicago Journal of Commerce argues President Hoover chose Judge John J. Parker, a lower court appointee, to avoid conflict with senate radicals over a Democratic conservative nominee. It notes Parker’s recent service since 1925 and past roles, questioning whether Norris and Taft era views align, and hints at party political calculations behind the nomination.
Walter H Eckersall of the University of Chicago a famed early football star dies at forty six. He once stymied Yosts point a minute Wisconsin and scored all points in a game weighing just 156 pounds. His death renews questions about athletic careers and longevity.
A New York Times piece notes trichology's growing role in forensics. Hair analysis can identify animal or human origins and, with advanced tests, even link a strand to an individual head, aiding investigations and solving crimes.
A group explored London landmarks including London Bridge the Tower of London and Piccadilly Circus with Travel Man guiding them through Trafalgar Square and the lions at the statue site. They joked about safety and enjoyed the bustling city atmosphere as a learning backdrop.
Proper sleep and bathing spaces with nightly fresh air and adequate payrooms for children increase the likelihood of better health outcomes and welfare, suggesting living conditions deeply influence developmental well-being.
Readers may send health and diet questions to Dr. McCoy at the Muscatine Journal care of the office. Enclose a stamped addressed envelope for a reply.
The essay argues that the home, not the hospital, is the true center of rebuilding health. It emphasizes that health is built and maintained at home, especially for children, where proper food and wise preparation shape long term well being.
Mrs G S asks about articular rheumatism versus arthritis and whether spinal arthritis is more dangerous. The answer states rheumatism stems from intestinal poisoning. terms differ by location and the spine can be among the most serious forms if the disease progresses.
An old fashioned remedy promotes Castoria for infant fussiness with no known cause. It advises avoiding adult medicines and suggests a doctor if needed. The ad touts Castoria as safe for stomach and bowels and urges obtaining the genuine product bearing Chas. H. Fletcher's signature.
Advertisers claim Marmola tablets cure excess weight by correcting a gland weakness. The copy says the method has existed for 22 years and requires no special exercise or dieting. Each box costs $1 and includes the formula and reasons for its effects.
The question asks if tomatoes are fruit or vegetable and if they can be eaten with whole wheat bread or biscuits. The answer states tomatoes are an acid fruit and should not be used with bread or biscuits. It advises against honey with starchy foods, but allows cream with any vegetables or whole wheat products.
Lemon juice added to facial wash water helps counteract alkali in common hydrant water and tends to prevent skin dryness. It is also suggested to add a few drops of lemon juice to the water used for washing the hair.
A YMCA Lenten meditation urges self knowledge and mercy toward others. It cites Galatians 6 1 10 and calls readers to avoid harsh judgment while seeking gentle mercy for faults. The piece frames charity as essential to Christian conduct during Lent.
Washington reports March 24 income tax receipts at 14,845,688 bringing total to 532,648,716. The March month total trails last year by about 34,000,000 with six days left, unofficial predictions indicate about a 51,000,000 drop versus last March.
Vincent Fuller longtime clothing dealer in Muscatine and ex Bogard Clothing leader will manage Brook's new store at 120 East Second Street. Brook's plans a formal opening soon and secures a long term lease. Fuller pledges a clean enterprise to earn local support and says Muscatine will soon see Brook's impact.
Mrs Myrtle Dahler of Mankato Minnesota describes two years of indigestion kidney trouble and rheumatism that vanished after using Konjola within three weeks. She says she can eat freely now and feels younger. Konjola is sold at Grimm drug store in Muscatine and by major druggists in the region.
The passage urges maintaining healthy red blood cells as essential to overall health. It emphasizes a high red cell count as powerful fuel for the body, describing blood cells as workers and linking higher counts to strong health and natural body power.
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