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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1952
Page
2
The encyclopedia notes that cheaper paper wall-hangings were first invented as affordable substitutes for the costly hanging of brocade, brocatelle, and velvet.
A vintage ad promotes Emerakd for foot relief with bold claims of fast soothing comfort. The copy emphasizes reliability and widespread use, urging readers to try the product for tired aching feet.
West Liberty groups plan May events with focuses on Mother's Day themes. Pythian Sisters set May 7 meeting with committees named. Women's Club to hold May breakfast May 13. Members attended Pythian Sisters instruction in Walcott. WSCS speaker Martin Wade highlighted May event at Methodist church. Local social clubs discuss guest day and outings as community notes.
Oswald Jacoby discusses Canasta and Samba rules including taking the discard pile with a pair of kings and forming an eight card canasta. He notes no prohibition on an eight card meld and criticizes house rules that cap canastas at seven cards. Jacoby rejects such rules and plans to cover FAQs in future columns.
In a Ninth Street garden Mr. Thomas Ashcraft unearthed a silver York shilling dated 1774 while digging for treasure. No further finds were made and townsfolk prepare to resume digging with hopes of another silver discovery. A separate note recalls a 50 year old cruelty issue with water sparrows and a driving incident where C C Macklin was fined $10 and costs for speeding on Park Avenue, Judge Rowan presiding.
A 50-year reflection on the American press argues freedom sustains newspapers and towns alike. It contrasts free journalism with dictator regimes, praising community papers and reporters who choose local desks over big cities, and notes the enduring value of a free press.
James S. Schramm of Burlington was named Iowa Republican Party chairman, the 17th to lead the state central committee since 1900. The list shows 17 GOP chairmen and 13 Democratic chairmen in the period, with Ft. Dodge supplying multiple leaders.
Dr Blackwood explains body nerves connect all organs and disease arises from nerve disruption. He argues chiropractic adjustments restore nerve supply for normal function and health. Office listed as 50 East Third Street Fel 2965 W.
West Liberty Capt. Leslie Hine spoke on the situation in Japan at the Bureau meeting held Thursday night in the Grange hall. Another talk was given by Vern Jarvis, an insurance representative, at the same session.
The note states furniture-making gained craft status only by the close of the 12th century and adds that only the female glowworm emits light. The passage juxtaposes historical craft recognition with a biological detail about glowworms.
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