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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
4
Fragmentary note presents a cryptic line about truth and shame. No clear person, organization, place, or event is identifiable. The readable text resembles a devotional or reflective snippet without concrete facts to anchor a fuller summary.
A dentist of ideas and a professional gland investigator argues that mental states and behavior stem from glands. The piece notes how endocrinology could excuse murderers as diseased, not criminal, and suggests juries may be swayed by this new defense.
The piece notes fewer miles of railroad now than eight years ago, with standstill building and unprofitable trackage abandoned. Traffic experts fear the rusting lines may vanish as aviation grows, but observers say rail and air will both be needed alongside the horse and the car.
France reports a 1.566 billion franc trade surplus over five months, selling more goods abroad than it imports. Last year the trend reversed by 362 million francs. As France grows its favorable balance, it is less likely to repay the US loan promptly, despite warnings.
Fossil find in Serbia reveals a giant skeleton estimated at 45 feet in height. Report mentions enormous teeth and cables noting the discovery and initial measurements.
A radio script reflecting on Walt Whitman and life values urges readers to love the earth and sun, give to others, reject tyranny, and reexamine teachings. It praises open air reading and dismissing insults to the soul, urging active generosity and compassion while challenging narrow beliefs.
The article notes an 18 inch measure and suggests Barnum is dead while fossil bones head to the national museum in Belgrade. It laments marvels appearing far away on the other side of the earth, away from home where people could check.
Secretary Hughes stated the United States cannot adhere to the league covenant Article X treaty. He cited constitutional limits and nonmembership, noting sympathy for disarmament but no association with league obligations. The note to Geneva explained the U S position and reasons for decline.
Mrs Thompson Seton reports towns in western India where women control property and may divorce if they tire of their husbands. The remark notes divorce mills could operate nonstop in America, but true marriage tests endurance and lasting commitment. It urges cautious approaches for young people.
The death rate in cities falls quicker than in rural areas according to U S medical experts. In New York City’s lower east side infant mortality is lower than on state farms due to urban clinics health education and sanitation. Doctors and nurses appear healthy despite living amid diseases and care for themselves.
Discontented western farmers drift across states and into Canada drawn by land offices. With several offices closed by the Canadian government after a 25 year effort, Oma ha’s office shut after sending 50,000 farmers north, taking $54,000,000 with them. Now the drift returns to cities.
The article notes Americans use can openers on over a billion dollars of canned foods yearly, more than six times 1900. Veterans lament missing the old days of home canning while acknowledging the efficiency and relief of modern pantry choices.
Government data shows only 6,787,481 of more than 110 million Americans paid income tax in 1922, direct tax impact under a quarter of the population. New York City consumes about three-tenths of all fruit and vegetables marketed in the United States, with shipments totaling 3 million dollars daily, making the city the nation’s overhead.
A reader asks about sterility causes and advises dietary vitamins. The column suggests adoption as an option, cites a story of happiness from adoption, and outlines letter guidelines and fees for follow ups. It also answers questions on weight loss, menopauses, and goiter, emphasizing generalized medical advice and non-personal diagnosis.
Edgar A. Guest recalls his first real watch received on a birthday morning. The simple timepiece brought radiant joy, pride, and a life changing sense of wonder as he eager to show the time to all. The poem urges every boy to know that happiness.
A humorous reflection contrasts ancient beliefs with the press now, noting the newspaper’s forceful voice and restless pace. The piece likens editorial passion to a thunderous cycle, warning readers and shaping public thought as it prints rapidly.
A light column blending anecdotes about a London born hotel clerk in New York, elevator etiquette, and social quirks. It sketches city life contrasts between New York and Lafayette, plus brief vignettes on divorce rumors, phonograph jokes, and summer pastimes.
The Sioux City Register promotes a nationwide campaign offering seven high grade automobiles and six other prizes plus 10 percent cash commission to non prize winners. It urges readers to clip an entry blank from the ad, fill it out, and send it to the Campaign Manager to start collecting votes and winning cars.
Mayor Gilman received a letter from Atlantic City Mayor Edward L. Bader requesting Sioux City’s aid in supporting the Bathing Beauty contest for Miss Sioux City. The message invites the city to nominate its most beautiful daughter to compete at the national pageant in Atlantic City September 3 to 6, with the winner to be crowned Miss America 1924. The post asks the city to cooperate with the Skull post Veterans of Foreign Wars, sponsors of the contest.
Crescent Park Methodist church schedules two gala days this week on Friday and Saturday at Twenty-eighth and Myrtle streets. Free movies are promised both nights with Friday featuring the Davidson Brothers Junior Symphony orchestra directed by J. W. Shumat, and Saturday presenting a musical program including trios, piano solos and duets, cornet solos, vocal numbers and readings.
A grocer has nine two pound sugar boxes nine one pound boxes and nine empty boxes. He divides them among three customers so each gets equal sugar and equal total boxes but no two customers have the same number of two pound boxes or one pound boxes or empty boxes. The problem asks for the distribution that satisfies these constraints.
A long standing supporter from Sioux City declares support for Senator La Follette for the presidency. He cites more than 40 years of public service and argues for the progressive cause, saying the campaign should mobilize voters and focus on opportunity and equality for all citizens.
Woodbury county farmers urged immediate action against a meadow weed called the vegetable oyster plant. Dr. C. S. Knowles, a Sioux City veterinarian, described seed and root spread via alfalfa seed and drifting parachute-like seeds. He urged farmers to dig up all plants within 10 days to prevent spread.
The piece lists candidates: Coolidge Davis La Follette Debs Foster and others, noting party shifts and endorsements. It covers European diplomacy with Hughes in Europe and Dawes talks on German war reparations. It also notes the Moro conflict in the Philippines and tensions with Spain, hinting at costs and unrest. The article questions party designations versus names.
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