Time zone chaos alarms Ohio travelers and cities alike
The Interstate Commerce Commission has approved zone shifts creating irregular boundaries that disrupt travel times from Cincinnati to Findlay. The Cincinnati Enquirer warns the changes may force motorists to live out of time, with towns on the same longitude on different time standards.
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Times
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Old Sun
Cincinnati
Findlay
Sun
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Things the Legionnaires Can't Forget at Convention
Aug 21 1924 report outlines American Legion plans in St Paul to debate resolutions condemning President Coolidge and Sen La Follette for wartime stance. Proposals urge censure of Wheeler and praise of Davis as possible outcomes, with by laws forbidding political activity guiding decisions.
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United States Senate
Wheeler
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John W. Davis
Standard Time Wins Over Sun Time in Railroads
The nation moved from sun time to standard time as railroads adopted uniform schedules. Early rural resistance faded as official ordinances and institutions aligned with standard time. Daylight saving briefly arose during the war, but standard time proved steady, while some still debated its rigidity.
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Pempeum
Con
Ohio Republicans Split Fight Over 11 Contenders
Ohio’s Republican primary shows 14 of 16 incumbents renominated while 11 clash with President Coolidge. The La Follette issue looms as a potential kingmaker in many districts, with local and national lines blurred as candidates seek support from La Follette forces to win.
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Lawlessness Debate and Scattered Political Quips
A lengthy opinion cites Judge Talley claiming the United States is the most lawless nation, backed by study and figures. The piece critiques Volstead enforcement, political integrity, and legislative overreach, noting shifts in public confidence and various political asides. It closes with remarks about Republicans, Dawes, La Follette, Reed, Mussolini chatter, and odd notes of a "live republican" found in South Carolina.
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United States
Talley
New York
John W. Davis
The Wisdom Of Age In Buster Bear
A Burgess tale shows Buster Bear learning self respect after a face off with Farmer Brown's boy. The boy remains calm, recognizing Buster's feelings and their mutual restraint. Buster quietly enjoys berries while old fears fade, highlighting earned dignity and trust between predator and child. Copyright 1924 T. W. Burgess.
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Horoscope Forecast for Thursday August 24 1924
The column predicts favorable celestial aspects during the day with Venus the Sun and Uranus in good alignment. It foresees women guiding public reform against crime, opportunities for employment, practical progress in education and science, and warnings of fires across the United States especially in the West.
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Neptune
Chicago
United States
West
Two Thousand Miles to See the View Reflections
Florence Davies muses on a life journey and the view beyond engine trouble and domestic cares. The essay contrasts travel for scenic insight with the value of home life and shared moments with family, urging focus on simple joys over fretful distractions. It notes Methodist Episcopal seminaries grads totaling 217 across several schools with counts for Boston University, Drew Theological, Garrett, Iliff, Swedish, and Central Wesleyan.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Drew ‘Theological Seminary
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New Jersey
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Ilinois
Iliff School of ‘Theology
University Park
Colorado
Swedish ‘Theological’ Seminary
Illinois
Central Wesleyan Theological Seminary
Warrenton
Missour
Dog Travels Three Thousand Miles to Home Medal
Bob the Scotch collie crossed midwest to Oregon after wandering during an automobile trip. A year after his owners found he had followed the car from Iowa to Indiana then back toward Oregon, were awarded a medal by the state humane society amid a local school petition to honor the dog. The story also notes weather superstition debunking by Washington weather officials and a technical diagram about pruning ladders and tree care.
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Middle West
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Pacific Coast
Towa
Indiana
State Humane Society
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