Union Label Month Aims Boost for AFL Goods Drive
Atlanta New Jersey August 11 executive council of the American Federation of Labor designates August 25 as Union Label Month. Local unions will promote buying goods bearing trade union labels in what AFL leaders call the biggest drive of its kind in history. Matthew Woll, AFL official, lauded the effort.
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Atlanta City
N. J
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Matthew Woll
Moral legislation and the struggle to pass reform
A fragment reflects on moral legislation and the challenge of winning votes for reform. It contrasts the pressure to push changes with the reality that voters decide, suggesting that moral lawmaking hinges on broader public support rather than coercion.
Radio Program Guide Listings Across Cities
A dense list of radio stations with scheduled programs including music, news, talks, dances, and varying times from Buffalo to Washington. Entries name stations, cities, and a mix of concert, orchestra, talk, and entertainment blocks throughout the day.
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The
Associated Press
Radio Digest
WGR Buffalo
WMAQ
Chicago News
WQJ
Chicago
WEBH
WLW
Cincinnati
WTAM
Cleveland
WJAX
Cleveland News
WFAA
Dallas News
WCX
Detroit Free Press
WWJ
Detroit News
WTAS
Elgin
WHAA
Iowa City
WDAF
Kansas City Star
School of the Air
Kansas City
KFI
Los Angeles
KHJ
Tra
KPO San Francisco
WGY Schenectady
WBZ Springfield
WRC Washington
Mosquitoes Widespread Across Africa Except Timbuktu
A report notes mosquitoes are found in nearly all regions of Africa with Timbuktu as a rare exception where they are sometimes treated as a novelty pet.
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Africa
Timbuktu
How Fast They Go in Motion Speeds
The average man walks about three miles an hour equaling roughly ten feet per second while a horse trots at seven miles per hour about ten feet per second.
State Spending Ten Millions a Year on Child Welfare Work
Iowa reports spending over two million dollars annually for dependent neglected and delinquent children, more than doubling 1915 outlays. The Iowa Child Welfare commission, appointed in 1923, surveyed laws, courts, and aid programs and sought expert input from judges, social workers, and probation officers to guide future welfare legislation and practices.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Child Welfare Commission
Welfare Commission
Kendall
James B. Weaver
Caroline Forgrave
Perry
Francis E. Whitley
Webster City
Wesley Johnson
Dayton
E F. Armstrong
George Cosson
Charles E. Hearst
Cedar Falls
Isaac L. Hillis
H. W. Spaulding
Grinnell
Ida B. Wise Smith
Ise Cottrell
Iowa City
Commission
Hornell Hart of Town Child Welfare Research Station
Grinnell to Debate Oxford on Prohibition Question
Grinnell College will debate Oxford College of England on October 29 on the prohibition issue. Captain John McGee, back from a Grinnell conference, announced the match to be held at the Iowa college town. The resolution: That this house is opposed to the principle of prohibition. The Grinnell team will include two Grinnell men and an Englishman against two Englishmen and one Iowan.
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Council Bluffs
Grinnell College
Oxford College
England
John McGee
Grinnell
Iown
How to Get Rich Versus Making Good by Recipes
A concise reflection contrasts writing a book on wealth with the challenge of producing tasty, reliable recipes. The author notes skill gaps between theoretical advice and practical cooking results, urging practical experimentation.
Ames Complete Grid Coaching Staff for Fall Sports
Ames Aug 11 With George user an all American tackle named line coach the football staff at Iowa State College is complete Sam S Willaman enters his third year as mentor and will develop the line Cha cha Hauser Willaman and other staff will work with athletic faculty Frank R Willaman oversees freshman and scouting W E Beanblossom head cross country T Nelson Metcalf new athletics director to arrive Sept 1 Hugo Otopalik new professor in charge of physical training Chellis Chambers athletics trainer Dr Harry R McPhee athletic advisor wrestling and track coaches positions still open.
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Ames
George
University of Minnesota
Towa State College
Sam
Willaman
Ohio State
Hauser
Frank R. Willaman
W. E. Beanblossom
T. Nelson Metcalf
Minnesota
Hugo Otopalik
Co. BE. Daubert
William E. Chandler
Chellis Chambers
University of Ilinois
Harry R. McPhee
Oberlin College
B. A. Dvorak
Athletic Council
Frank Db. Paine
Peek and Bradfute to Speak at Iowa State Fair
George N. Peek of Moline Illinois and 0 E Bradfute headlined Farm Bureau day speakers at the Iowa State Fair on August 25. Peek, former Moline Plow president, promotes the American Council of Agriculture linked to McNary Haugen bill aims. Other speakers include Mrs Ellsworth Richardson and Mrs W O Redford.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George N. Peek
Moline
American Council of Agriculture
Farm
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Federation
Peek
Moline Plow Company
American Agricultural Council
St. Paul
Minn
Congress
E. Bradfute
American Farm Breau Federation
Ellsworth Richardson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
W. O. Redford
Women's Board
The
American Federation
C. E. Cameron
Not Easily Fooled in Small Town Life
A Duluth Herald quip remarks that small towns give familiarity and trust, noting how friends are less likely to be undercover detectives, highlighting community openness and skepticism.
Dog Laughs and Teeth Show Read as Human Warnings
A fragment discusses how a dog’s laughter can be misread when it reveals teeth, implying human misinterpretation of animal signals and the safety implications in social interactions.
Habitat of Best Sponges
Best sponges are obtained from eight to ten fathoms below the surface of the water.
Democrats Gather at Clarksburg for Notification Today
In Clarksburg West Virginia August 11 1924 Democratic leaders meet to notify John W Davis as the party standard bearer plans include a national committee ratification of Clem Shaver as chairman and Davis to outline his campaign strategy with a day of conferences and a Golf Plaza ceremony. Senator Thomas J Walsh will deliver the notification address and Davis will respond with the keynote of his campaign.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
John W. Davis
National Committee
Clem Shaver
Davis
Golf Plaza
Carroll Anderson Engle
Central Presbyterian Church
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Lost Auto Arrest Story Keeps Footwear Safe
A concise note compares locating a lost car arrest to finding a vent loose shoe, yet notes the need to keep it from hanging over the door. The line hints at a mundane, everyday problem with a humorous twist.
Book Without Punctuation and The Second Edition
Timothy Dexter an eccentric American wrote A Pickle For the Knowing Ones as an unpunctuated work In a later edition he added punctuation at the end and urged readers to pepper the dish to salt themselves
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Timothy Dexter
Public Sale of Real Estate in Washington County
Executors of W. H. Cress estate announce a court authorized sale of Lot Nine and East five feet of Lot Ten, Block Twenty Three, Columbia Addition, Washington City. Sale set for 2:00 PM August 30, 1924, cash on court approved deed. Auctioneer Charles Brown. Attorneys Brookhart Bros. Aug. 11-18.
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WH. Cress
District Court
Washington County
Columbia
City of Washington
Charles Cummings
Henry Griffin
Charles Brown
Brookhart Bros
It pays to advertise as The Journal serves you
The Journal offers advertising services promising effective results for local businesses and readers, touting its continued commitment to assist advertisers with strategic placements and local reach.
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