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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
2
The article notes a favorable view among endurance Democrats toward a conscionable event tied to the Olympic discussions. It discusses costs, land investment prospects, and potential yields per acre, suggesting a modest price improvement and resistance to overproduction.
Local dairy producers in Bourbon County launch a promotional push for milk as the county’s chief product. The campaign urges residents to buy Bourbon County milk and support regional farmers amid rising demand and visibility.
An item notes farmers may gain funds next fall as the apple crop is expected to yield enough to support growers. It mentions concerns about bottled jugs and containers to hold the harvest and touches on light commentary and miscellaneous musings from a periodical blend.
In Lawrence, residents complain about an orange tank buried near the Masonic temple disturbing aesthetics. Nearby changes include W Bell moving his flower shop to a new address, grounds around Palmer Tire Company improved with flowers, and repainting at Hester and Roberts Greene Hat Shop. Fragrance from falsa fields is noted. Rotarians mention E F Alexander returning from a trip. A private phone call occurs before a voter inquiry.
In New York Davis gains backing as party leaders weigh a possible running mate selection with John Davis while Walsh backers clash over the nomination. McAdoo Smith bloc fades as delegates face split choices between Davis and Meredith amid continued convention turmoil.
At the convention a tense scene unfolded as McAdoo supporters claimed control of delegates from Texas and other states while opponents argued the unit rule. Davis of Kansas pressed to regain influence as remaining McAdoo women delegates entered quietly with leaflets asserting McAdoo had not withdrawn his delegates. The session opened with a prayer by Rev William Wilkinson of Trinity.
Paris reports an agreement between Premier Herriot and Prime Minister MacDonald to grant the United States a full vote on the reparations commission. Washington officials doubt the plan will prove workable for the United States, as the move could affect Germany’s payment prospects. Also noted is Sadie Isaac, a blind student, winning first-class honors in the University of London BA degree.
A lengthy report on the 1925 Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention in London. Delegates from Haw typical nations will hear talks by Premier MacDonald Winston Churchill Reginald McKenna Sir Robert Horne and Stanley Baldwin on advertising commerce and Europe recovery. The event features the Prince of Wales patronage and free London transit passes for delegates.
The document lists votes by state on the 10187 ballot with figures for McAdoo Underwood Davis and Meredith among others. It records many state totals, partial counts, and notes absences including districts like Oregon 10 and North Carolina 24 with several players named in the tabulation.
The text notes Maria Edgeworth as a pioneer of the novel era with Castle Rackrent as a key work from 1860. It references her Irish novel and contrasts her success with Sir Walter Scott turning to prose fiction. It also mentions the claim that the average man reaches his peak height at twenty five.
New York July 9 William Jennings Bryan, who opposed John W. Davis for the Democratic nomination, announced he would support the ticket after Davis was nominated. James M Cox praised the party’s choice, saying the Democrats remain practical and safe in emergencies despite a keen contest over issues.
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