Gossip of Cabinet Changes Rumors Circulate in Washington
Washington gossip claims major cabinet shifts with Postmaster General New and Secretaries Weeks Work and Davis retiring before Congress reconvenes in December. White House dismisses the rumors, while Rush L. Holland and Albert H. Washburn move toward resignations and replacements are named in the Treasury and Justice departments.
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Ashington
Davis
Congress
Harding
Mellon
Hoover
White House
Coolidge
Rush L. Holland
Colorado
Denver
Holland
Department of Justice
Donovan
Daugherty
Zululand Pleads for Aid to Save Subcontinent Fauna
Maj. F Vaughan-Kirby appeals to the American Nature Association and Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman to urge pressure on Zululand’s parliament to preserve game reserves and stop wildlife slaughter. The letter calls for support from the Prince of Wales and global Nature groups as the issue goes to Parliament. The American Nature Association has already urged members worldwide to protest the extermination.
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F. Vaughan-Kirby
Zululand
S. A
American Nature Association
P. S. Ridsdale
Nature Magazine
John Dickinson Sherman
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Subcontinent
Maritzburg
Prince of Wales
United States
Society For the Preservation of
England
Farm product values rise in 1924 despite dairy drop
Department of Agriculture estimates show total farm product value at 12.404 billion in 1924, up 56 million from 1923. Crop value reached 11.404 billion with cereals delivering 5.22 billion, corn 2.8 billion, wheat 1.131 billion, while dairy products fell to 2.586 billion.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Ames
Club of Poultry Students
Ames College
Lowa
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Jasper
Wapello
Pottawattamie
Winnebago
Eldridge Directs Capital Auto Traffic Under New Act
Maurice Eldridge, research specialist of the American Automobile Association, is named traffic director for Washington under a new federal act. He can set regulations on brakes horns lights and vehicle equipment and fix speed limits on arterial routes with two new police judges planned to enforce the code. The aim is smoother motor traffic and greater pedestrian safety in the capital.
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Congress
Maurice OQ
Eldridge
American Automobile Association
United States Bureau of Public Roads
United States
Washington
Drive Safely 10 Prevent Injury Says Safety Council
The National Safety Council issued guidance from Chicago ahead of a nationwide spring anti accident campaign. It urges careful driving, warns that speeding saves little and risks a crash, and stresses dusk driving, gentler turns, proper signaling, and using chains, windshields, mirrors, and bumpers to prevent injuries. It calls on drivers and pedestrians to aid local safety groups and police in reducing deaths from car accidents.
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United States
National Safety Council
Chicago
Driving in a rainstorm to reduce water streaks
Advice for car handling during a rainstorm suggests parking uphill to minimize water streaming over the dash and windshield. Let water shed from the top of the car to the rear to prevent streaks as the vehicle dries.
Hints Worth Remembering in Care of Motor Cars
Practical tips for car maintenance with emphasis on protecting enamel, tire pressure checks, keeping pliers handy, rolling rain curtains, and diagnosing grease gun issues. Note how dirt or foreign matter blocks nipples and how to force grease via road-induced pressure to clear obstructions.
Simple Folding Truck Seat for Extra Hand
A folding seat design adds space for an extra crew member on long haul trucks. The seat mounts on the dash with hinged brackets and slides, tucks flat when not in use, and keeps the rider protected from rain and snow.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Keswick postmaster chosen on Ramseyer recommendation
The report notes Joseph F. Higgen selected postmaster at Keswick following Rep Ramseyer's recommendation. Other Iowa items include April crop wages higher than a year ago, a Northwestern Iowa school-building surge, and plans for Veishea at Iowa State College with May 14–16 dates.
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Ramseyer
Joseph F. Higgen
Keswick
Iowa
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Sioux City
Dawson Township
Paton Township
Illinois
Indiana
Oskaloosa Herald
Ames
Postal Department
Storm Lake
Canning Company
University Hospital
Iowa City
Tapager Construction Company
Albert Lea
Minn
State Board of Education
Iowa Gold Star Memorial Highway Commission
Jefferson Highway
Highway Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Iowa League of Women Voters
Iowa Clinical Medical Society
Iown Tops In Farm Land Improvement Percentage
Iown leads in the share of farmland improved with higher percentage than nearby counties, reflecting a strong focus on upgrading agricultural land and water systems. Local officials credit progressive programs and funding that accelerated soil and irrigation improvements.
Man Seeks Superior Ideal After Achieving One
Quote reflects the instinct to pursue greater ideals once a person attains an initial level of success. It suggests constant quest for improvement and ambition beyond current milestones.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
An old advertisement claims many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, citing druggists and an insurer interview. It offers a 10 cent sample bottle from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
If we obey our Instincts we get into jail
A terse reflection argues that following instinct leads to incarceration while adhering to laws keeps one out of trouble, suggesting a moral balance between impulse and rule.
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Albert H. Washburn
Austria
Washburn
Mr. Washburn
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Eliot Wadsworth
Boston
Texas
Treasury
NEW Dental Ambulance
New Jersey Board of Health
Dental Ambulance
Hawkeye
State News
Igley
Monarc
Reir, Murpocuw & Co
Pittsburgh
New York
Liquid Coe
Liquid Veneer Company
Elliott Street
Buffalo, HY
Erie
Peggy O'Neil, Inc
West 32Nd Street
New York City
Emmerlepto Remedy Co
Dept. B
Third Street
Milwaukee, Wie
Dr. Thompson
Eyewater Bay
Troy
W. N. U. Des Moines
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