Who Cares About Congressmen
A column notes Senator Dupont's view that high political pay and fame deter capable men from running for Congress. It argues reputation matters, contrasts U S positions with other nations, critiques complacency and smugness amid prosperity, and questions farmers’ holding costs and middlemen in wheat markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester H. Rowell
Dupont
Congress
Dupont Intries
National Legislative Assembly
House of Representives
Farm Price Rise Puts Wheat Near Two Dollars
Report notes wheat prices climbed to about two dollars a bushel while asking how much of the gain farmers actually received. The article weighs market movement against farmer receipts and notes potential disparity in sharing profits.
Cutting Out Red Tape in Budget Publicity Stunts
The budget adds a publicity gimmick with a new target for year one brooms, and this year cuts the blue stripe on mail bags saving a cent per yard and $48 000 annually. It also substitutes string for tying documents, giving symbolic value by likening reform to removing figurative red tape.
Making It Easy For Manila War On Mosquitoes
The article argues that malaria and yellow fever can be eradicated through global public health efforts. It predicts the last malaria plasmodium will disappear and yellow fever may follow within ten years, citing steps taken elsewhere and comparing to extinct animal species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Earth
Rockefeller Plan seen as limited tool in labor relations
A Sage Foundation survey on the Rockefeller Plan in Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. mines finds improved living and working conditions but warns the plan lacks a true industrial constitution. It notes unions resist company style representation and calls for broader industry wide wage and hour agreements to foster durable industrial peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Colorado Fuel and Company
Arseli Sage Foundation
S .O
Ral
Indus
Rockefeller
Sage Foundation
Lator
Ben M. Selekman
Mary van Kreeck
Foundation
Department of Industrial Studies
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Vanbeck
Mies van Rieeck
W. L. Mackenzie King
Canada
International Union of
Colorado Company
Notable Answers From a 1924 General Knowledge Set
A compilation of quiz responses covers topics from Sulgrave Manor fundraising at 109000 dollars to Minnesota being scrapped in 1924, 1787 women clergy per 1920 census, John L. Sullivan’s disputed world title, Yellowstone’s 8000 foot mean altitude, Safety First origins, life insurance comparisons, an American Women’s Symphony Orchestra led by Elizabeth Kuyper, and Canada’s 100000 radio sets with 46 stations and 31000 licenses sold in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Sulgrave Manor
Minnesota
United States
John L. Sullivan
America
Pete Jackson
Australia
Jackson
Yellowstone National Park
A. C
Rocky Mountains
Ralph C. Richards
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ilinois Steel Company
Chicago
New York
Elizabeth Kuyper
Mme. Kuyper
Berlin
Hague
London
Royal College of Music of
Canada
Dominion
From Hobo to Hero on Rails in St Louis and San Francisco Line
Bill Goodman of Nauvoo Alabama earns a train pass after saving an engineer during a collision. He once hid in freight cars and rode rails, but a life risking act earned recognition. Johns Hopkins plans skull surgery on a Colorado man accused of murdering his wife to curb alleged criminal tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Goodman
Nauvoo
Ala
St. Louis
San Francisco
Johns Hopkins University
Colorado
Los Angeles Railroad Official Dies After Tooth Palling
A Los Angeles railroad official dies following a tooth pall ing linked to his hemophilia. The report explains the disease causes easy and potentially fatal bleeding, noting the body's white blood cells combat germs like vigilant policemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Monte Carlo Ladies Play Lawn Tennis Skirts Revealed
Monte Carlo society scene notes high fashion in a tennis setting as women wear skirts high on the hips with stockings rolled down and bare knees, a bold choice that draws attention to court attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Melting World Views and Oddities Streak Through Town
The column notes airy Esquimean dress, a Hollywood Seventh Day Adventist scare led by Mrs. Margaret W. Rowan ending with a reveal of watched doomsday. Marcus Lowe flips $40,000 land to a $1 million sale amid buyer protest. The world grows dull as polar trips, Sahara hotels, and a Spain invitation color the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Margaret W. Rowan
Ty Cobb Missed Only One Game As Detroit Manager
Ty Cobb, Detroit manager, missed only one game all last season, that being the final contest of the year at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Chicago
Fletcher's Castoria Ad for Infants and Children
An ad promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a harmless substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups aimed at infants in arms and children of all ages emphasizing gentle relief and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Saturday Radio Listings From New York to Portland
Compiled radio schedule for February 7 with programs across WEAF WIZ WNYC WGY WMA WRC WBBG and others. Notable entries include Hazel Lore Rafael Saumell Bertha Donnelly Vincent Rose Orchestra and Colburn Orchestra with varied concerts talks and church services across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WEAF
New York
Waldorf Orchestra
Hazel F. Lore
Rafael Saumell
Walter Scott
Ben Bernie
Orchestra Wiz
Astor Orchestra
Daily Word
Emp
of Scotland Orch
Harriet Youngs
Knechts
WNYC
James Churchward
Bertha Donnelly
J. M. Lee
WGBS
Vincent Rose Orchestra
WOR
Newark
Krickett's
Schubert
Corby
Claremont
WIP
Philadelphia
St. James’ Orchestra
Audubon
N. J
Trinity Church
Franklin Orchestra
Bonawits
WFI
Piccadilly Sirens
Meyer Davis Orchestra
Sunny Jim
WFBG
Altoona
Crystal Quintet
Bender and Naimo
WCAE
Pittsburgh
Koo Penn
Andle Kaybee
Rocal
KDKA
WRC
Washington
Boernstein
Astor Dance Orchestra
Otto Beck
WGY
Schenectady
Romano
WNAC
Boston
Chicago Opera Co
WBZ
Springfield
Rheisman
Kimbal
Katherine Gravelin
Elise Biron
Mildred Bryant
Alwyn Bach
George Port
Minnie Nickéls
Detroit
Klein
WTAM
Cleveland
Statler
Ev Jones
WRK
Rainbow Club
CKAC
Montreal
Windsoer
Studio Entertainment
Windseer Dance Orchestra
M —Federation Services
P. Mdf
Cadman's Conference
Roxy and His Gang
Skinner
Wiz
St. George's
Pennsylvania Orchestra
Central Ymca
WFRG
First Methodist Church
Aliance Church
Rodef Shalom Temple
People’s Radio Ch
Meeshemine
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights
Cincinnati and Minneapolis St Paul stations present a lineup of programs including Selinsky Quintette at WLW in Cincinnati and Fireside Philosophies in Minnesota. Additional shows include Midnight Entertainers and Dance program with an Auto Show. Chicago’s WLS airs Ford and Glenn at seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLW
Cincinnati
Kopp
Wea
Chicago
Emerson
Grac
KYW
Central Church
WCCO
MPLS
ST. Ett
Vesper Neem
Wen Rao
WGN
Wean
Cornet Quantet
Ware
Iowa City
Little Symphony Orchestra
WOAW
Omaha
Cumberland
EAS
Louvisville
Baptist Church
KTHS
HOT Sponge
Central Ave. E
Meyer Davis Stennette
WFAA
Dallas
Radio Bible Cass
City Temple
Richardson's Orchestra
WBAP
Fort Worth
St. Paul's Church
Rialto Theater
Selinsky Quintette
Wccco
ST. Paul
Santiago
WLS
Ford
Glenn
St John's Cathedral Hosts Concert Schedule
KOA Denver lists events at St Johns Cathedral with a 3:00 PM auditorium band concert and a 7:30 PM service at the cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KOA
Denver
Joe Man's
Waldorf Orchestra
Magon Quartette
Ay Este
WBZ
Pringfield
People’s Symphony
WEEI
Boston
Boston—303 3: 45 P. M—Dr. Cadman
WEAF
WCX
Detroit
Central
M. E. Church
dOrgan
Wwe
Lens Orchestra
St. Paul's Cathedral
CKAC
Concer
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OFFA
Esquime
North Pole
Sahara
Moore
Spain
Northwest
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WMA
LaSalle Orchestra
Congress Orchestras
Hazel Wood
Eston King
Thomas Stepheon
Louisville
Findling
WOC
Davenport
Sandman
Connor
nArthur Haye
WDAF
Kansas City
School of the Air
Little Rock
Davis School
Dallas String Quartet
KGO
Oakland
Halstead
KPO
Weldner
Kari
Hickman
KGW
Portland
Colburn
Wal
William Penn
Ea. F. Pittsrburgh
WGY Symphony Orchestra
Metrinet Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Francisco
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Blakeley
Council Carrices
Colburn Orchestra
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