Seven Million New Voters Eligible in 1924 Election
A statistical report led by Staon Michelet estimates over 7,000,000 young people aged 21+ who reached majority since 1920 will vote for the first time in November. The study highlights potential shifts in the South and key states like New York Ohio Massachusetts and Pennsylvania with large first-time voter pools and impacts on past margins.
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Asmington
Staon Michelet
Washington
Mr. Michelet
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Taft
McKinley
Massachusetts
Taskab Ead
Betnsylvania
Hilals
Middle West
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nansas
Missouri
Dakotas
Lakoulette
New England
Middle Atlantic
North Central States
California
Oregon
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Maryland
Mystery Bust of Washington Faces Loss If Fake
Henry B. Huntington of New York and San Gabriel may lose the Washington marble bust to the government for the Library of Congress or lose the money paid if the piece is deemed fake. Washington correspondent reports experts are sifting old records to verify the bust’s authenticity and provenance from France, with a 1826 carving by David and a 1905 bronze copy presented to Congress.
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George Washington
Henry B. Huntington
New York
San Gabriel
Washington
New York Sun
Library of Congress
Congress
France
Pierre Jean David
Lafayette
America
Comte de Rochambeau
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Grasse
Henry Jouin
J. J. Jusserand
Gen
Horace Porter
David
Capitol
George Peabody Wetmore
Rhode Island
Senate
Georgetown
District of Columbia
Ambassador Jusserand
David d'Angers
Europe
Capitol Library
Electricity on the Farm in England Highlights Farm Power Use
George Otis Smith reports from the London world power conference that the United States lags in farm and household electrification while English farms showcase electric heating ventilation and moisture control. At Matthews farm electric milking hay curing and grain drying save time and boost winter production.
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United States
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey
Interior Department
Doctor Smith
London
Secretary of the Interior
America
England
Holland
Denmark
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Hborluse Matthews
Mexico Readies New Embassy Leader in Washington
President Coolidge appoints James Rockwell Sheffield as ambassador to Mexico, succeeding Charles B. Warren. The embassy on Sixteenth Street is prepared for occupancy, with Manuel Elles as charge d affaires living nearby and a growing staff of young secretaries. The grand mansion, enhanced by a new wing, stands as the finest foreign government residence in the capital.
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Cooldge
James Rockwell Sheffield
Charles BR. Warren
Mexico
Republic
Tin Abassadue
Sixteent Street
Ptre Chase
Columbian Road
Chancery of
We Mex
Senor
Manuel Elles
Argonne
Jose Benitez
Senorita
Carmen Benitez Y Martinez
Maria Louisa Benitez Do Martines
Washington
Huonbaark
Upper
Sixteenth Street
Branklin MacVeagh
Proringea Reget Rene
Will Witnsatt Aims High In Sports And Chess
William Witnsatt son of Mr and Mrs Witt Witissatt of 10 Th street southwest stands 6 feet 21 inches tall weighs 210 pounds and is 16. He excels in baseball and golf and is a standout chess player who recently challenged the district champion. He plans Georgetown University this fall after private schooling, comes from a tall family, and earned a visit to the White House after beating reporters at a chess game.
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William Witnsatt
Witt
Witisatt
Th Street
Southwest
Georgetown University
Willands
Jle
Eles
Winisatt
Iidy
White House
Jim
Record Milk and Butterfat World Record Holder Cow
Adirondae Wietske Datry Mald, an eleven year old Tolstein Friesian cow, produced over 81 500 pounds milk and 1 000 pounds butterfat in a year for the fourth straight time. The latest record shows 381 AT pounds milk and 1 005 82 pounds butterfat, averaging 82 349 09 pounds of milk and 1 048 13 pounds butterfat per year across four years. The cow also holds the highest US records for ten months production and is pictured as “Adirenadite.”
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Adirondae Wietske Datry
United States
Iowa Towns Shift Utilities as Public Power Trend Extends
Des Moines notes show Lake Park sells its electric system to John A Reed and Don M Sterns by a 6 to 1 vote. Iowa towns abandoning municipal ownership reach 68 as broader public utility trends grow.
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Eagle Grove
Belle Plame
Iowa Firemen's Association
W. I. Ingeldue
Melbourne
Lamoni
Iowa
Methodist Church of
Traer
Lake Park
John A. Reed
Don M. Sterns
State Weather and Crop Bureau
Dunning
Fort Dodge
Springdale
Cedar County
John Brown
Harper's Fairy and Death
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
Grinnell
Des Moines
F. J. McCabe
Iowa City
Red Cross
W. E. Brown
J. R. Thomson
Earlham
Mr. Brown
Chilling Tomatoes Not Good Practice
USDA notes tomatoes fully developed yet green may not ripen after chilling to low temps not reaching freezing. Investigations show brief exposure near freezing may be harmless for slightly color-changing Globe tomatoes, but overall chilling can ruin texture and color. Circular 315 is available from USDA in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Encourage Dairy Cows to Eat to Full Capacity
An article extols sweet clover pasture as a constant, green feed supply allowing cows to eat freely. It argues feeding to capacity increases milk production and profit, noting pasture keeps cows in good physical tone without the burnout from heavy grain rations.
Bitters Bots Plague Horses and Strop Methods Used
Describes the bot fly infestation in horses with the nose bot singled out as the worst, causing agitation. Notes traditional repellents using leather fringe on the bridle and burlap for the throat and forelegs, and mentions carbon bisulfide as a veterinary precaution.
Smut Threat to Grain Crops and Seed Treatments
The article explains that smut is a serious disease affecting oats barley and wheat caused by a fungus that destroys heads before maturation. It notes no cure after infection and warns seed may be diseased despite clean appearance. A formaldehyde treatment is described to reduce spores without harming germination.
Honor for Pure Bred Calf at Chestnut Grove Picnic
A pure bred Eldstein calf, believed to be the first of its kind born in the Chestnut Grove community of Daviess County, Ky, served as guest of honor at a local picnic and basket dinner. The event marked a shift toward improved livestock and heightened farming efforts in the area.
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Chestnut Grove
Daviess County
Silage Making Tips for Wet Weather and Water Addition
Silage may be stored in any weather when haulers can work the land. If corn is mature before harvest for the silo, water must be added to ensure proper packing. Water can be introduced by hose or blown in with the blower as the corn enters the silo. Water addition to sorghum silage is rarely needed.
Caring for dairy cattle and farm animals for efficiency
A farm guidance note emphasizes weed control in pastures and early plowing to kill weeds and Hessian fly, nicotine sprays for infested plants, and ample water and shade for hogs. It urges planning for winter dairy supplies with bedding, and stresses that dairying supports homes, schools, roads, and community life. It also advises care for workhorses and tractors and using cows with strong records, good sires, and raising heifer calves from better cows to boost milk production.
Vermin Multiply As Hot Weather Affects Poultry
A garbled report notes End of summer growth in pests and birds with ill effects from heat and damp. It mentions fowls’ liveliness shrinking by autumn and hints at illness among chickens, with signs like weakness and drooping wings.
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Vernon Coffen
Dress Capons for Market Instructions
Dress capons for market by preparing them in recognized capon style. Leave neck feathers two thirds from head to shoulders and on two wing joints. Leave lower leg feathers. remove rear feathers. This picking custom has been established to ensure capons sellable, as buyers expect this preparation.
Convenience in the Bungalow Type of Home by William A. Radford
William A. Radford offers free home building advice through this feature on Spanish mission style bungalows. He describes a sunlit, stucco courtyard design with high arches, bright interior spaces, and a central hall linking living room dining room two bedrooms kitchen and rear entry.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Pacific Coast
America
Simplicity in Home Furnishing Guides Balanced Rooms
The article urges simplicity as the keynote in furnishing a living room. It advises avoiding ornate pieces, visualizing compatibility with existing decor, and using a balance of permanent and movable items to create harmonious groupings.
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Guime
Artistic home upgrades for comfort and style
A homeowner considers long term renovations to make the residence more artistic and comfortable for family life, focusing on design choices and practical improvements.
A Place for Everything in the Nursery Light
The article urges creating a dedicated nursery space for children with a own room even for infants. It emphasizes self respect and quiet play aided by washable decor wallpaper rugs and child friendly furniture. It notes Mother Goose papers and washable oilscloth decor to establish a cheerful atmosphere.
Fire Stops Using Metal Lath In House Construction
Metal lath fire stops are urged for proper protection in partitions and between studs. Use basket shaped metal lath filled with incombustible material coated with plaster or cement. Install at ceilings under inhabited floors over heating plants and cowl bins. Include at chimney breasts around fires and back of kitchen ranges. Apply as base for exterior stucco and reinforcement.
Written Agreement Savings Offer
A reminder to put every item in writing to avoid verbal disputes. Quick, small time invested now can prevent hundreds of dollars in later losses.
Make Your Living Room Pleasing in Appearance
A guidance note emphasizes that a living room should mirror the personality of its resident and blend comfort with style. It stresses thoughtful design choices to create a pleasing, individualized space.
Basement Laundry Partitioning and Facility Bracing
In basement laundry areas, partition off as a department with washing tubs machines and a clothes dryer. Recommend bracing walls for convenience and efficiency, including kitchen clothes chests and utility tables. Note a shipwreck toll reference for the last year involving ships of all nations appears in the text.
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Walla
Harmony in Furnishings for a Restful Wing Room
The piece advises balancing large and small furniture to create harmony. Avoid crowding the room and choose fewer, well matched items for color and design. Emphasizes soft lighting and subdued colors in hangings and furnishings to yield a relaxing, soul–soothing atmosphere.
Fire resistant concrete blocks show strong test results
A committee of the Concrete Institute at Underwriters' Laboratories conducted fire tests on block and tile coated with stficeo to assess resistance. The tests produced highly favorable outcomes, indicating substantial fire stability for the material.
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Concrete Institute
The Fact of Christian Unity and Its Seven Points
A sermon outlines seven factors of unity in Christian faith, stressing one body one Spirit one hope one Lord one faith one baptism and one God and Father of all. It argues unity should be spiritual before denominational, urging fellowship without compromising core truth and highlighting Pentecost and shared Scripture.
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God
Jesus Christ
Christhans
Charles Hodge
Apostle
Jesus
Christ
Abraham
Paul
The Trouble Makers and The Living Word fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions The Trouble Makers The pretenders offenders wund con tenders and The Living Word with unclear context. No verifiable event or entities beyond these names. further detail needed.
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Trouble Makers
the Living Word
The Heart as Safekeeping for Treasure
A brief meditation notes that outward wealth is insecure while the heart acts as a safe vault for inner treasure. It argues true security lies within, not in possessions or shifting circumstances.
The Best Yields and Enduring Character
The piece discusses how the best life yields the best fruit over time and builds lasting character, emphasizing long term value over short term gains. It frames personal growth as a steady harvest rewarding patience and steady effort.
Sinning Men Sin Even When They Knew Better
The Congregational church proclaims that men sin out of habit despite knowledge of better. The note argues awareness alone does not stop wrongdoing and urges moral restraint.
Fragmented religious verse fragment from historic text
Incomplete line about the grace of God and the tender meat symbolizing grace, with bones representing the law. The snippet is fragmentary and lacks full context or identifiable figures.
Orchestration of Ideas Poetry and Claude Williamson BH
A compact note references Orchestration of Ideas Poetry alongside Claude Williamson and BH, signaling a collaboration or event. The text mentions names and concepts without further context or dates, suggesting a brief program teaser or catalog line.
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Claude
Williamson
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Iowa Retail Dry Goods and Apparel Association
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Iowa Tuberculosis Association
National Tuberculosis Association
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Iowa Alled Printing Trades Council
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Iowa State Teachers Association
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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