24 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
1
Publication notice from Vinton Iowa shows daily edition published every evening except Sunday. Subscription rates listed: Benton and adjoining counties four dollars, Vinton by mail four dollars, outside Benton four dollars, Canada eight dollars.
A Yale scientist reports the noon eclipse of January 4995 was four seeds late. He notes scientists recheck figures while denouncing Zion preacher Voliva for rejecting celestial science. The piece argues religion must grow with knowledge, praising intellect and progress over stagnation.
The retirement of Clarkes Kivans Hughes from the Coolidge administration is hailed by many as a loss. Hughes is lauded as a genius of statecraft and one of America's greatest secretaries of state, whose departure leaves a void in national leadership and world vision.
Crossword tips urge starting with confident fills to unlock cross letters leading to more answers. The long list covers horizontal clues from fretful to fabricating and verticals such as tracks, weights, and metals, with historical anniversaries noted for January 25.
Entries recount historical events in Iowa including the first territorial legislative assembly completing its labor in 1829, Iowa City incorporation in 1858, the 1855 Democratic convention nominating minor state offices, an 1855 act establishing a state institution for the deaf in Iowa City, and the 184 dedication of the Athenaeum Opera House in McGregor.
Notable births on January 24 include Charles R. Flint a New York merchant banker and shipowner born in Thomaston Maine 75 years ago Edith Wharton a leading American novelist born in New York City 63 years ago Davis Elkins former United States senator from West Virginia born in Washington 49 agatoray Albert Russel Erskine Studebaker president born in Hantsville Alabama 54 years ago Johan W W Harrell a United States senator from Oklahoma born in Morgantown Kentucky 58 years ago
Today January 24 marks observance of the Yeh birthday by Boy Scouts worldwide. Charles Ky Flint, eminent New York merchant, banker and shipowner, celebrates his birthday. Thirty years ago tonight the steamship Chicora sank in Lake Michigan with all hands lost. The banquet in Philadelphia honors the University of Pennsylvania football team as the East’s best trophy contender.
One year ago today a Russian Soviet Congress decision in Moscow renamed Petrograd as Leningrad. The historic change marked a shift in the city’s identity with the new title reflecting Soviet era reform.
Reports list multiple meetings and events across cities including Miami Havana and Brooklyn College Club indoor games. Notable items include the National Football League annual meeting in Cleveland and the National Baseball Federation meeting in Pittsburgh.
London January 24 A policy restricting fox hunting in parts of England due to foot and mouth disease in horses caused hunts like Meynell Pytchley Belvoir Cottesmore to suspend. Farmers armed with fins in the affected districts report heavy inroads on foxes, and it is estimated there are more foxes in hareland than in many years.
In Washington the aviation problem divides officials and lawmakers. Budget Director Lord calls for a single liaison to cut duplication as Maj. Gen. Patrick and Brig. Gen. Mitchell push for a unified executive lead over army and navy air services. Secretaries Weeks and Wilbur favor distinct forces with shared aircraft support.
By virtue of an execution from the District Court of Benton County the sheriff will offer for sale at public auction at the four front door of the Court House Vinton on Wednesday February 12 1925 at 10 00 oclock a m cash in hand the equity of redemption and possession of the south 64 acres of the southwest quarter of section 19 and northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 30 all in township 38 north range 0 west. Lands were sold under a special execution in the case of Ermina J Pitts against Henry H Bowers et al to satisfy a judgment in favor of Farmers National Bank. Whitfield Rue Sheriff. Vinton Iowa 1925 12 25a4
San Francisco reports Untique tailoring will introduce waiter uniforms styled like tuxedos but longer with three buttons and a starched shirtfront. Many outfits will feature two pockets, while in places with strict pay procedures the pockets will be sewn shut as at present.
Notice is hereby given under the revised code of laws. Superintendent Ha Mehtane announces bids for textbooks and supplies for Renton County Iowa schools. Items include Readers, Arithmetic, Geography, United States History, Grammar, Physiology, Agriculture, Domestic Science, Penmanship, Drawing, Music, and a dictionary. Bids must be deposited and remain in the county superintendent office.
Mrs. BL Moore hosted a Friday party for Virginia turning an age with a cake and small treats. Mrs. Peter Howell is seriously ill with heart trouble. her brother Henry Davidson of Toсin Indiana is visiting. Arthur Walker and family from Cedar Rapids stay with La Porte City friends. Mrs. Inez Glime returned from Carroll ke after attending an instructors school for the Order of Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Riggen and son Lowell plan Idaho visit to see a daughter and sister. Nutrition training attendees from La Porte City set out for Cedar Township at Mrs. Win Newton’s home. listed are Mrs. PL RL Frost, Mrs. CM Floyt, Mrs. Charlie Coburn, Mrs. Paul Winnams, and Miss June Park.
Archaeologist Max Sehrabist of the Wyoming Historical Society reports three pottery types from two fragments found at Rock Cabin on Wyoming Mountain. The items are attributed to the Lenape? dhavs and suggest the site served as an Indian shelter rather than a permanent Delawares village, shedding light on Wyoming Mountain relics and Sheltering use.
London January reports show retail prices for all sea foods rising to exhorbitant levels. Housewives blame middlemen for the high costs and seek cheaper options as markets adjust the supply chain.
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