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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
3
A short poem reflects on finding joy amidst loss. It contrasts riches of memory and friendship with material possessions. The speaker urges recognizing remaining supports after sorrow, noting that even in hardship there are handfuls of joy and gratitude. It ends with a reference to ten crowns forgotten in every cross.
Mississippi officials and legislature probe road building contracts involving Warren Bros. Attorney Carl Marshall testified to an $80,000 Warren Bros. fund, with about $20,000 accounted for. Marshall faced contempt jail, then Governor Bilbo pardoned him two minutes after the vote. Einstein reportedly writes another movie scenario with potential Hollywood interest.
A livestock farmer’s complaint about banks delaying credit for feeding prompts George M. Wilber of Ohio to urge local bankers to enable funded livestock purchases. He suggests pooling bonds to liquidate cash for cows, cattle, hogs and sheep, arguing prosperity for banks follows farmer support.
State board and a legislative tax panel consider a billboard tax as assessors begin listing untaxed signs. New Jersey already passed such a law, set at three cents per square foot, with a 500 foot intersection ban and regulation by the motor vehicle commissioner. The issue draws opposition over scenery and driver safety, while praise comes from outdoor advertising groups for curbing worst features.
A weather beaten private sign along a highway is described as the worst of all signs encountered, highlighting deterioration and neglect compared with others in the area.
On Chicago outskirts a contractor used a wire cable to move sewer pipe across tracks. The cable broke leaving pipe on tracks, delaying warning lanterns. A derailed train struck the pipe, another train collided, causing one death and twenty injuries. A small mistake with big consequences.
A London lad leads Scouty and friends on a long open air bus ride to a street filled with birds in cages. The group enjoys the sights and songs as Clowny later appears in a related story. Also includes a menu and health Q&A on low blood pressure.
Mrs H Bemis of Des Moines testifies that California Fig Syrup helped her daughter Jeanette who was pale headachy and constipated. The ad states mothers praise the product physicians endorse it and its fruity flavor pleases children. It claims quick regulation of bowels improved appetite digestion and overall health with safe vegetable ingredients.
Mr. Chris Hotze of Elizabeth recounts eight years of stomach trouble and relief after using Konjola. He reports reduced headaches, dizziness, and bloating, then normal digestion and regained health. Grimm drug store in Muscatine sells Konjola.
Dr McCoy will answer personal health and diet questions published in the Muscatine Journal. Send questions with a stamped self addressed envelope for reply.
Dr McCoy outlines weekly meals with daily menus for breakfasts lunches and dinners. The plan includes cottage cheese Melba toast baked apple mushrooms en casse role string beans tomato salad roast chicken shredded Wheat biscuit dressing asparagus parsnips lettuce avocado cream coddled eggs toasted cereal biscuits pear sauce grape juice tomato and celery soup broiled steak green peas celery spinach and custard.
Tuesday meals include breakfast of whole wheat mush with cream and stewed raisins, lunch of baked squash and string bean salad, and dinner of tomato soup with sole and vegetables. Breakfast lists French omelet with Melba toast and stewed prunes. lunch offers buttermilk and dates.
The text discusses low blood pressure causing weakness and fatigue, noting exercise as a key remedy. It then answers A M A on iodine in foods, listing asparagus, pineapple, cabbage, kidney beans, mushrooms, carrots, strawberries, shrimp, and shellfish as rich sources, plus iodine’s role in the thyroid. It warns that deficiency may persist despite intake and mentions toxin removal and diet balance.
Nebraska's sterilization mandate for hereditary mental defectives is set for court review. A 21 year old inmate at a feeble minded institute is the test case with appeals proceeding from Beatrice to the state supreme court.
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