West Liberty Fair Opens Its Gates With Big Weekend Program
The West Liberty Fair, hosted by the Union District Agricultural Society, begins its gates to the public with stock shows, township booths, and contests contributing to Muscatine county’s largest gathering. It contrasts past fairs with horses, auto rides, and family feasts, showing enduring community spirit and simple rural delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union District Agricultural Society
West Liberty
Muscatine County
Cedar
Scott
Johnson Counties
Farm Bureau
Safety in Checks Promotes Bank Payment Reliability
Discussion argues for using checks over currency to enhance security in financial transactions. It notes frequent newspaper reports on banking safety and urges broader adoption of check payments to reduce risks in daily commerce.
Bankers urge use of checks to prevent theft and loss
The article argues against keeping large sums at home and for using bank checks. It notes that checks reduce theft risk, banks require identification, and payors can stop payment if stolen. It warns that thieves may gain access to home money, making home cash insecure, and urges individuals not to act as their own banker.
Minor Musings and Witty Observations From 1926
A collection of quips on finance luck road behavior and public figures. Highlights include jests about aces in finance, overconfident drivers, Labor Day prep, and a joke on Premier versus first. Senator Reed and Red Grange are mentioned in light humor, attributed to Wilbur E. Sutton in 1926.
Iowa’s Golden Era of National Power in the Senate
A. D. Dailey recalls a time when Iowa produced major national leaders. Wm. Allison, Jonathan P. Dolliver, D. B. Henderson, Leslie M. Shaw, and James Wilson held top posts in the Senate and Treasury and Agriculture, creating a rare, unified Iowa political footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Cummins
Wm. Allison
United States Senate
Allison
Senate
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Dolliver
Col
D. B. Henderson
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
James Wilson
Agriculture
Union
A. D. Dailey
Edmond, Okla
Sun
Haynes Seen as Backer for Prohibition Strategic Shifts
The Chicago Journal of Commerce argues that replacing General Andrews with Roy A. Haynes as Prohibition Commissioner would hinder enforcement. It praises Andrews for targeting liquor sources, reorganizing forces, and building a firm foundation despite senatorial vetoes, warning Haynes would complicate the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Andrews
Prohibition
Roy A. Haynes
Mr. Haynes
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Philadelphia sesquicentennial falters amid incomplete exposition
The sesqui opens incomplete and underfunded, with Illinois building delayed until September and early losses around $637,000. Philadelphia lids Sunday access, draws audience from Iowa and Illinois hinterlands, and faces a multi month run with uncertain prospects as critics call for lessons from the failed fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philly
Philadelphia
Illinois
Iowa
Kewanee Star-Courier
London Eats and English Food Quirks From a Traveler
A traveler recalls London dining habits in 1920s Britain. He finds tea and marmalade common and sandwiches rare after 7 P M, describes London waiters eyesing unusual requests, and recounts disguising cheese and biscuits as improvised sandwiches in Lyons eateries. He notes police nicknames and cultural quirks amid boastful glances at British life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lyons
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Olean
N. Y
Robert Peel
Sticks
Crystal Palace
Britannia
St. James’ Palace
Island
Radio program listing for Sunday August 22 schedule
The fragment lists KTNT and companion stations with a detailed Sunday schedule. Programs span 5:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. featuring orchestras, solos, duets, dinner music and news across WAAM WBZ KYW WCX WEAF WGN WLS WJZ WNYC WMAQ WOR and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WGBS
WRNY
CNRO
KFNF
KFH
KYW
Congress Studio
KMOX
Red School House
KDKA
WBZ
WBBM
WCAE
WCX
WJR
WENR
WGN
WTAM
WOR
WMAQ
Daw
Pratt
Correll & Gosden
KPRC
WBAP
Northern Choral Society
WLW
Wii AQ
WSOE
WPG
WIP
KGW
KLDS
KPO
WAAM
WADC
WDAF
WEBH
WJAZ
Ebony Revue
Chicago Theatre Revue
Theis Castle Farmers
WMBB
WORD
WSM
WSB
Atwater-Kent
WCCO
WEAF
Ben Bernie
WRC
KFAB
KHJ
WFAA
WGY
WJZ
WMC
WMCA
WSAI
KFOA
KFT
KMA
KNX
KTHS
WAFD
N’ Henry
WJJD
WKRC
WOC
WOAW
WQJ
WREO
WOI
Uncle Bob
WNYC
Uncle Walt
Uncle Dick
WHAR
WLS
WMAK
WHAM
WSAIT
Royal Arcadians
WBBR
School of the Air
WHAD
WHT
Webster
WGR
WWJ
Stu
Radio Program Highlights From Midwest And East Coast
A listing of afternoon and evening radio offerings includes horse racing from Crete Illinois and Schenectady New York Philharmonic. New York Goldman band and Detroit Symphony. Atlantic City Welch’s minstrels. Iolanthe in Chicago. Mozart Choral Club in Dallas. The Widow's Veil in St. Louis. Silent Saturday Night in Davenport. and a wide range of stations across Eastern Central and Western regions with multiple affiliates and scheduled broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KGO
KMOX
KFI
KHJ
WAHG
WCCO
WEBH
WKRC
Sam Jones
Brigades Virginians
WIL
WLIB
WMCA
WOAW
WRC
KFOA
WJR
Jewett Jesters
WBBM
KPO
WSB
Skylark
CNRE
Music Society
WAFD
Ether Busters Club
WENR
WFAA
WHT
WRNY
D-X Hounds
WJJD
WDAF
KGQ
KNX
KGW
WQJ
Audio Service
Chicago
WOC
Fairbanks Morse Band
Beloit
Wis
Iowa
Illinois
WOI
New York
WGN
Crete
Ill
WGY
Schenectady N. Y
the Widow's Veil
Davenport
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune
Journal Prinsing
Clyde R. Raredfaux
George M Hinshaw
Feitor Iecensianeeene Ghe
Bune
Bee News
Associated Press
Parls Journal
Mus- Adve
Rotfenburg
Noes. Inc — ES
Atlanta
Towa
West Liberty Fair
Alao
Dad
Kings of Finance
Labor Day
Jim Reed
California
Red” Grange
Red
Wilbur E. Sutton
Haynes
America
Florence
Ala
Herald
Florida
New Haven Register
Gillilan
Germany
Earl of Sandwich
Ford
Detroit
Calliaphone
Leland Adair
Neale Helvey
Ray Bash
Iowa Harmony Boys
Neale Ray Players
KFKX
KSO
WCBD
WGBF
WHB
WHO
WCAL
WCAU
WEBJ
WHN
WLIT
WBAL
WGHB
WTAG
WRVA
WJAR
WTIC
WCSH
WEEI
WGHP
Far West
KLX
KOAC
KWSC
KOA
Bentley School OF Accounting and Finance
H.c.bentley
C.pa
Boylston, ST
Boston, Mass
Red Paint Store
Heinz Chefs
HEINZ
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