Al Smith Campaigning With Radio Push In 1924
New York Aug 24 campaign notes show Al Smith embracing radio to reach voters. The Democratic nominee toured outdoor speaking venues while noting radio reach could boost his message. He planned a Seagirt rally with Gov Moore of New Jersey and Gov Mitchie of Maryland. The trip included Spring Lake stopovers and visits to party headquarters, with reaction to his acceptance speech described as favorable.
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Fedio
Wade
Wadi Ereer
Seagirt
Cort
Moors
New Jersey
Mitchie
Maryland
Spring Lake
Erneste
Spring Leake
Albany
Smith
Senate
House
Castoria Advertisement Claims Safe Remedy for Infants
An old medicinal pitch touts Castoria as a safe, ready remedy for infants and children. It promises quick relief for upset stomach, constipation, and diarrhea with gentle drops, claiming vast use and widespread trust among parents.
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al Cate
Governor postpones execution of wife slayer to Sept 7
Governor Moody postponed the death sentence of C. T. Alexander of Houston from August 25 to September 7 to give the pardon board more time to consider a plea for commutation to life. Alexander was convicted of killing his wife Mattie and sentenced to death.
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Bry
Austin
Tex
Pardon Board
Moody
C. T. Alexander
Houston
Alexander
Mattie
Chinese Man Seeks 400 for World’s Longest Fingernails
Paris reports a Chinese man with the last two fingers on his left hand growing to 74 centimeters requests four hundred dollars for the nails. He hopes an American museum may buy them as a profit.
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United Prem
Paris
Rue de le Pais
Salle
Ching
Chinese Nationalist Aimed by New Treaty With U S
Kellogg signed a tariff treaty with the Chinese Nationalist government representing all of China, shaping U S policy toward Young China. MacMurray and Johnson, trusted advisers, guided a friendly stance despite warlord influence, trusting China’s people to prevail in time.
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Associated Press
Washington
China
Kellogg
Young China
Shanghai
Nanking
John van Antwerp MacMurray
Peking
Nelson Trusier Johnson
MacMurray
Johnson
Republic
John V. A. MacMurray
Fight
Nelson Trusler Johnson
Leto’s Pyorrhea Remedy Promises Quick Gum Relief
Advertisement claims sore bleeding gums improve with a single bottle of Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy. It urges purchase at City Drug Store and offers money-back if not satisfied.
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Leto
Germany lifts taxes on foreign visitors, says officials
Berlin reports during the inflation years postwar, Germany and municipalities imposed special taxes on visiting foreigners, but the Reich, states, and cities officially announce no special taxes are now imposed on foreigners.
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Germany
Berlin
Reich
Amarillo plans to inform citizens on airport facts
The Amarillo Board of City Development will distribute information about the municipal airport to all residents ahead of the September 8 bond election. Civic and fraternal groups are expected to assist in the campaign to promote the airport plan.
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Amarillo
Would Test Criminals for Medical Experiments
Dr. William H. Tomlinson, a noted British medical writer, proposed that murder and cruelty convicts under death sentence be subjected to medical experiments as part of their punishment. The idea sparked debate in London on August 24.
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United Press
London
William H. Tomlinson
Travel Fatigue Quickly Relieved
Long trips in heat strain nerves and cause headaches sleepless nights and fatigue. Take Capudine on your travels two teaspoonfuls in water for quick relief. Capudine is safe and liquid and acts almost instantly. Available at all drug stores 30c and 60c sizes.
Florist Uses Old Razor Blades in Cash-For-Goods Scheme
In Mount Clemens on August 24, William G. Waerer, a local florist, advertised for old razor blades and received thousands from all ages. Adults sent extra blades while youths offered quantities in person, wares taken from glass display cases atop the shop’s rowes.
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United
MT. Clemens
Scorty
Persia
William G. Waerer
Sample Subway Air Survey Sixty Years Ago
In Paris on August 24 a special municipal division tested subway air quality and reported findings about the underground railroad system. Officials collected samples from multiple lines, seeking to assess cleanliness and safety for daily riders.
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United Press
Paris
Paria
Hae
Fragmentary Health Notice Mentions Public Safety
A damaged OCR fragment references health safety for the public and mentions an official or authority. Details are unclear but emphasize safeguarding health and safety responsibilities.
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