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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
4
A Uintah county message urges residents to again go over the top to fund a memorial honoring those who served in the World War. Citizens are asked to contribute, with pride in helping erect the monument, and wishes success to Witbeck Post Auxiliary.
In the heat of political agitation before a presidential year, writers urge focus on the Dawes committee report as a practical plan for war reparations. A stable, businesslike settlement could foster world peace and industrial prosperity if international politics do not derail the proposal.
The housewife governs household purchases and budgets, while husbands read trade papers for business needs. Advertisements in newspapers reveal most information she seeks for economical buying decisions.
A household manager studies newspaper advertisements to get best value. She reads ads to select stores that offer advertised goods as promised and to trust merchants who advertise regularly. The town name in ads signals direct communication from the retailer to her.
A Vernal warned piece urges care while camping noting 9000000 vacationers will seek lakes and woods while warning 36000 U.S. forest fires last year cost 16 million in timber and property. It stresses extinguishing fires, not leaving them unattended, and warns that spring and summer fires threaten timber prices and home building costs. It ends with a quip about hairpins and cleanliness.
Ninety eighty amendments have already been offered in congress. The pace suggests the constitution will soon be known by its amendments rather than its original text. The public tone reflects frustration with proposal volume and potential impact.
Peter Keegan reports a Republican counter-offensive against Democratic scandal focus in Washington. Spencer leads investigations into stock market operations with John Walsh’s testimony marking a turning point. Debate over Cabinet dismissals fades and discussions of Kenyon as Coolidge’s running mate intensify. Norris constitutional amendment to move inauguration to January passes the Senate and awaits House action.
In a 1924 Ilustration Syndicate tale, Giant Wigwah accidentally slips on hotcakes, scares Jasper and Zebbie, then forgives them and shares a lavish dinner. He unlocks their door and promises a great surprise next day, as the boys dream of adventure and kindness.
Old Mister Fox hid Daddy Frog in a box in the woods and planned to dine. Mother Frog discovered the box, opened it, and Daddy Frog jumped out to reunite with his wife. They sailed home together, and Daddy remained with his family.
Abraham Goldstein the Harlem bantam champion has risen to the world bantamweight title by out boxing Joe Lynch. At twenty four he becomes the first Jewish bantam champion in modern boxing and the second from New York to reach the top, after Benny Leonard.
The Detroit News recounts a curious origin of the phrase throwing sord in their eyes. A southern Siberia setting with sandy landscape and hostile tribes is described. Warriors used their own land as a weapon in mounted chase to bewilder and show mercy briefly.
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