Minnesota in 1924 Campaign Remains Doubtful
In Minnesota the election mood rides on Smith and Shipstead with a fusion of Farmer Labor and Democrats. St. Paul shows strong Smith support while Minneapolis weakens him. Rural areas back Hoover. party lines blur as Scandinavian voters weigh personal merit and farm policy. Minnesota hangs in the balance with momentum shifting state by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Hughes
Wilson
Smith
St. Paul
Bryan
New York City
Pennsylvania
Farmer-Labor Party
Farmer- Labor Party
United States
Senate
Senator Shipstead
Shipstead
Nelson
New York
Hoover
Hennepin County
U.S. Senate
Association of Commerce
Roosevelt
la Follette
Duluth
Thought for Today Seeks Comfort With Mindful Counsel
A reflective aphorism cites scripture and Fielding on comforting others. The passage links deep empathy with gentle reasoning and timely humor, warning against improper use of soothing methods in distress.
Athens Prepares to Host Ohio Parent-Teacher Convention
Hundreds of Ohio PTA delegates arrive in Athens for the state convention. Local families must open homes as hotels are limited and car owners are urged to provide rides to delegates. Athens volunteers and women from the city commit long hours to ensure a successful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Parent- Teacher Association
Radio education through campaign talks on farm relief
A radio campaign by the two major parties educates millions as families listen at home. The speaker’s clear presentation makes farm relief issues understandable, prompting informed discussions and deeper consideration of political stances.
Nelsonville Home-Coming Week Promises Civic Festivities
Nelsonville, the coal center of the Hocking Valley, plans a Home-Coming Week with farm festival events and church gatherings. Promoters aim to draw farmers, business leaders, and political figures from the lower valley, hoping the civic celebration becomes a major regional success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Old Hocking Valley
Midwest
Lower Valley
Ohio
Hoc
The Least of These Herbert Hoover Appeal
The piece argues Herbert Hoover gains votes through past deeds and broad appeal rather than pledges. It credits his proven record and personal credibility with voters, noting his long history of welfare and relief work as core strengths beyond party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
United States
Hoover viewed as strong reform figure in campaign rhetoric
The piece argues Herbert Hoover stands as a broad minded, capable leader beyond strict party politics. Voters see him as principled, protective of the home, and ready to improve living standards and aid families. Supporters deem politics secondary to his character and resolve to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Germany to lead trans oceanic flight with zeppelin giant
The piece forecasts Germany will top trans oceanic air travel with a zeppelin twice the size of the Los Angeles, to start passenger service from Berlin to Lakehurst, using blue gas fuel. U S officials refuse details on government aircraft, while Allies fear private initiative may shift to state action if Moscow or Asia threatens Western Europe.
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Germany
Los Angeles
Berlin
Uo Lakehurst
N. J
United States
Moscow
Asia
Europe
California Leads America in Aviation Growth
California leads the nation in aviation with licensed aircraft numbers nearly matching the combined totals of New York and Illinois. The state towers over rivals in registered aviation activity.
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California
America
New York
Illinois
Play revival decries unknown dead soldier on stage
England faces protest from ex service organizations as a theater piece revives an unknown fallen serviceman in uniform to deliver remarks. The groups insist he should rest in peace and not be used as propaganda or a national funds advertisement.
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England
Britain
Rising
Omigres and Russian trade spark pro America protest
The piece denounces Omigres exiled from Russia after the Romanoffs, arguing American investment and property there erode czarist fears. It cites the American-Russian Chamber of Commerce showing 146 percent annual returns on capital in Russia and 85.5 percent on total investments, claiming powerful incentives drive capital toward Russia despite political risk. It notes Trotzky’s memoirs and the Soviet sequestering of his money, comparing to Robespierre and Danton’s lack of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Democrats say prosperity is a myth in 1928 markets
Wall Street disagrees with Democrats as September 1928 posted a record stock volume of 90,906,718 shares despite an average interest rate of 7.394 percent for the month. Observatore Romano says the Catholic Church in America stays neutral in the campaign and rebukes mixing religion with politics.
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Wall Street
Observatore Romano
Rome
Vatican
America
Smith
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy
Questions about diet, fasting and exercise are answered by Dr McCoy who urges a healthy mind in a healthy body. He describes brain nourishment through fresh blood, outdoor activity, and regular calisthenics, and offers diet guidance for parties and varicose veins with practical limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
Metuy
Alfred J. Lowenstein
Signs of High Blood Pressure Exam Needed
The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have an examination with a sphygmomanometer. Dizziness or insomnia might relate to high blood pressure, but people with this disorder are seldom bothered by excessive sleepiness.
West Street shows New York’s soil and stage life blend
A tour of West Street depicts a busy market of fruit and produce beneath Manhattan’s towers. The piece notes Abbott as Broadway’s famed box office fixer, actress Margaret Lillington choosing retirement, and writers Johnson, Parker, and Atherton joining a broad political effort by Manhattan luminaries.
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New York
West Street
Michigan
Broadway
Gotham
George Albott
Abbott
O. K
Margaret Lillington
Bloomington
Lll
Owen Johnson
This Date in American History summary
Henry Middleton elected president of the Continental Congress in 1774. Major Andre hanged as a spy for treason in 1780. Anti Slavery Society formed in New York in 1833. Brigham Young arrested for polygamy in Salt Lake City in 1871. Pan American Congress organized at Washington DC in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Middleton
South Carolina
Continental Congress
Major Andre
Anti-Slavery Society
New York
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
Utah
Washington
Dd. Cc
Answers to Questions From Frederick J. Haskie
A row of Q and A clips covers topics from Presidential interest in baseball to proposed names for the automobile and Sahara heat. It notes Garfield’s baseball ties, lists rejected names like carlock and electromobile, and cites heart blood flow at about five and a half quarts per minute.
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Garfield
White House
Marine Band
Carlock
Electromobile
Autovic
Locomotive
Cabine
Victorine
Ipsomotor
Sineque
Autogo
Kineter
Autokinet
Sahara
W. Vv
Madame Schumann
Heink
Hell
Angus
Laverty Takes New Post at Morris Coal Company Mines
A. J. Laverty leaves for Cambridge to become superintendent of the Morris Coal Company mines after long service as Luhrig mines superintendent. Dr. E. H. Rorick and wife assume charge of Athens State Hospital as superintendent and matron following a board decision. Local activities include high school football plans and social club meetings with community figures in attendance.
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A. J. Laverty
Cambridge
Morris Coal Company
Mr. Laverty
Luhrig
E. H. Rorick
Athens State Hospital
Board of Trustees
Bob Wood
Marietta
Crossword Puzzle Question Flood With Mixed Fragments
A chaotic crossword item lists horizontal clues and fragmented text about prophets trees and myths. The garbled lines mention teeth billiard ball material, silkworms, and Roman numerals, with stray references to zodiac and legends in a jumbled puzzle page fragment.
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Gilead
Jerediah
Fielding
Trotzky
Arthur Brisbane
Danton
Robespierre
J. D
By the Way
Gilbert Swan Messenger
Manhattan
Frederick J. Haskie
N. Bk
George Duffee
M. M. Russell
Verdun
Austria
Kaiser
Frank Gullum
Marshall College
Hunteington
W. Va
Pallas Club
W. F. Copeland
W. B. Golden
Mt. Clemens
Higley Study Circle
J. B. Swanson
Ronoun
Peta
Sebastian Erard
Constellation
Lion
Turce
Giatltaras
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