Editors Meet in Capital to Tackle Press Problems
The American society of newspaper editors gathers in Washington for its annual convention to discuss issues facing daily papers. President Hoover will address editors at the annual dinner Saturday night. Speakers include Wickham Steed Andre Geraud and Rollo Ogden. Senator Vandenberg and Joseph Hostetler will discuss freedom of the press.
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Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Nual
Wickham Steed
The
London
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Joseph Hostetler
Cleveland
Paul B. Williams
Utica, N. Y
M. H. Aylesworth
National Broadcasting Company
Wilbur
George W. Wickersham
Law Enforcement Commission
Frank E. Gannett
Gannett Newspapers
David Lawrence
United States Daily
Robert M. Hutchins
University of Chicago
A. R. Holcombe
New York Herald-Tribune
M. \. Atwood
W. G. Volpe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Edward H. Butler
Buffalo Evening News
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Mrs Irene Smith Heads to London for Friends Conference
Mrs Irene Smith, longtime Quaker pastor in Whittier Indiana and former nurse to President Hoover, sails to New York then London for the annual Friends society convention. The 70 year old delegate carries a letter of introduction from the president and is noted as a friend of Hoover's parents. Her connection to the West Branch settlement and its 20 000 acre Iowa farm is highlighted.
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Whittier
Irene Smith
Herbert Hoover
Friends Church
New York
London
The
Friends Society
Mr. Hoover
United States
Iowa
West Branch
Average Working Day: Eight Hours Global Standard Except Japan
The article notes the eight hour workday is the global norm, with Japan as a potential exception. It positions eight hours as the average worldwide work period. The text implies regional variation without detailing specific policies.
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Japan
Girl testifies to cruel treatment by Abrams parents
In East St Louis a frail girl named Betty May described being chained to a houseboat, placed in water to her neck, and starved for seven days. Neighbors testified Mr and Mrs William Abrams kept her in a dungeon aboard their boat. Two fishermen were arrested after confessing the abuse and the father admitted to using fire with newspapers for discipline.
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East ST. Louis
William Abrams
Betty May
Abrams
Zeppelin Lands in Seville for South Atlantic Flight
The Graf Zeppelin arrived in Seville at 1 10 P M greeted by the royal family and large crowd as it prepares for a May flight to Brazil and the United States with Seville as its South Atlantic terminal.
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Seville
Spain
U.P
Brazil
United States
aé_e
Tartan History Traced to Eastern Origins and 15th Century Scotland
A brief note traces tartan as an ancient weave linked to Eastern nations and cites one of the earliest Scottish records from 1471, found in the treasurer’s account books for King James II.
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James II
Companionate Marriage Term Emerged in 1924
A 1924 article by Doctor Knight of Barnard College is believed to have first used the phrase companionate marriage to describe a marital arrangement focused on companionship and equality between spouses.
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Doctor Knight
Barnard College
Konjola praised as wonderful medicine by patient from Mankato
Charles A. Jones of Mankato Minnesota claims Konjola cured long standing rheumatism and stomach kidney issues after four bottles. The letter endorses Konjola for the aged and infants and notes a six to eight bottle course. It lists Washington Iowa dealer Geo L McDaniel Drug Store and other merchants.
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Konjola
Charles A. Jones
Mankato
Minn
Washington
Geo. L. McDaniel Drug Store
Counties of Iowa Retire Large Sum in Road Bonds
Des Moines April 17 IP Town counties on May 1 will retire 1 100 500 in county primary road bonds and pay 2 251 491 97 in interest on other bonds. Warrants for payments have been mailed to county treasurers. May retirements total 59 603 500 in bonds leaving 6 292 000 retired overall. Kossuth leads with 108 000 in bonds retired. Clinton 104 000 second. Other counties list varying amounts. Kossuth also faces 153 250 in interest. O'Brien 91 787 50 and Dubuque 91 487 60 rank next.
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Des Moines
J. W. Long
Long
Anda
Kossuth
Clinton
Benton
Black Hawk
Cedar
Cerro Gordo
Dubuque
Floyd
Franklin
Greene
Hancock
Jasper
Jefferson
Johnson
Mahaska
Marshall
Monona
O'Brien
Scott
Tama
Wapello
Woodbury
Kossuth County
Dubuaque County
Frigidaire Dealer Sees Bright Business Outlook
An Iowa Southern Utilities local Frigidaire dealer reports strong demand with Dayton Ohio factories hiring more workers than ever for this season and first quarter 1930 production records broken. He notes Frigidaire leads in use versus other brands, credited to value and General Motors guarantee of satisfaction.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Dayton
Ohio
General Motors
Frigidaire Cabinet Finishes Inside Out For Longevity
The Frigidaire cabinet finish is interior and exterior with a porcelain-on-steel coating that resists rust, peeling, and blistering. The unit sits at the bottom, drawing cool air near the floor for efficiency and lower operating costs. Elevates food shelves, cold control, acid proof hydrator keep vegetables fresh.
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Fr'gidaire
Ady
Missionary Society Meeting of Presbyterian Church Planned
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Friday evening at Mrs. Roy Stewart's home.
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Capital
Hoover
Carson Robinson
Klens
South Side Square
Mrrs
Earle W. Corbin & CO
Sat
H.J. Ward & Co
Washington, Iowa
Zeppelin
Farmer
Chas. A. Jones
Frigidaire
Filmy Seart
Georgette and Chiffon
Shantung
Raiment Piques
Clark & Enslin
West Side
Rollins
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