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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

7

Campaign Opens for La Follette Wheeler Ticket

Washington August 21 action campaigning for the La Follette Wheeler ticket will start on Labor Day with an open air address by Senator Wheeler in Boston. Senator La Follette plans to wait until mid September for his first speech, likely in New York City. A Labor Day message may be issued from his headquarters as planning for itineraries proceeds at a forthcoming conference.

Washington la Follette-Wheeler Boston Wheeler Montana Laollette Fore New York City

Mrs J D McLaughlin Travels to Ottumwa on Business

Mrs J D McLaughlin departed this morning for Ottumwa to handle business matters.

J D. McLaughlin Ottumwa

Radio Programs and Schedules Across U S Stations

A compiled list details afternoon to late evening radio programming for numerous stations. Entries include WSB Atlanta WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago WLS Chicago KYW Chicago WOQI Chicago WPAA Dallas WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines WWJ Detroit WTAS Elgin WOS Jefferson City WDAF Kansas City KFI Los Angeles KHJ Los Angeles WHAS Louisville WGI Medford WMC Memphis WOR Newark WIY New York WHN New York WEAF New York WJZ New York WDAW Omaha WFI Philadelphia WDAR Philadelphia WOO Philadelphia KDKA Pittsburgh WIJAR Providence WGY Schenectady WBZ Springfield KSD St. Louis WCAP Washington with varied lineups of orchestras, bands, talks, dance, recitals, and educational segments.

WSB Atlanta Journal WGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago News WLS Chicago KYW Chilcago WPAA Dallas News WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines Des Moines University WWJ Detroit News WTAS Elgin WOS Jefferson City WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air KFI Los Angeles WHN New York WEAF WJZ Stock Exchange Wdaw Omaha WFI Philadelphia Wdar Philadelphia WOO Philadelphia Kdka Pittsburgh

Labor Conditions In Russia Improving Says Geneva Bureau

Geneva reports on the Soviet Union from the International Labour Office noting major shifts from compulsory labor to freedom of engagement and wage setting by supply and demand. It says unemployment is rising despite broader liberty and minimum wage rules retained by the central government.

Russia Geneva Bureau Geneva International Labor Office Commissariat of Labor

Long Beach Votes to Allow Sunday Baseball

Long Beach council approved Sunday baseball if the city secures 50 percent of gate receipts. The move ends a prior prohibition and opens games as a popular pastime in the city.

Long Beach Calif

Publicist Urges Japan to Reject Americanism

Kanzo Uchimura, a Christian independent missionary and vocal critic of American influence, calls for Japan to sever ties with Americanization in a Kokumin article. He argues American living and journalism push cultural change, urging Japan to adopt British models and reduce American goods and ads.

TORIO Kokumin Kanzo Uchimura Japan Uchimura United States The London Times Manchester Guardian

Lady Pirrie Named First President of Harland and Wolff

Belfast July 31 Lady Pirrie widow of Lord Pirrie and former chair of Harland and Wolff shipbuilders is named the first president of the firm the post created for her She vows active participation in administration and notes her experience from accompanying her husband on travels and business dealings.

Belfast Lady Pirrie Lord Pirrie South America Harland and Wolff Pirrie

New Tree Planting Method Promises Six Years Growth Saved

In Munich on August 1 the department of forestry announced a new tree planting method. Roots of baby trees are spread naturally rather than planted up and down, with less packing of soil around seedlings to allow roots breathing space.

Munich Germany Department of Forestry

Obituary for Lydia Eicher Rich of Noble and Wayland

Lydia Eicher Rich wife of Frank G Rich born January 19 1879 near Noble Iowa died August 16 1924 at home northwest of Wayland after lingering illness aged 45 years 6 months 27 days She joined the Eicher Mennonite church at Noble and remained a devoted member Married January 10 1900 she and Frank raised ten children Edwin Mable Verda Irvin Orville Vivian Irene Florence Glenn and Evelyn Surviving also three sisters Anna W Bashart Mabel Arnold Rinner Elizabeth L H Rinner and Ed Eicher A loving mother she was patient and devout and her life remains a heritage to all who knew her.

Lydia Eicher Rich Frank G. Rich Noble Iowa Wayland Jeane Christ Eicher Mennonite Edwin Mable Verda Irvin Orville Vivian Irene Florence Glenn Evelyn Anna Wm. Bashart Mabel Arnold Rinne

Jingling Silver Coins Displace Paper Money

European nations move from paper currency to metal coinage as France Germany Austria Russia and others introduce silver and nickel coins, signaling a shift in monetary practice. New franc coins nickel issues and planned silver shillings mark a broader trend toward coin use across Europe.

Vienna France Germany Austria Russia Royal Mint London Moscow Free State of Danzig Poland Czechoslovakia

Allracht Village Boasts Aluminum Copper Bells

In Colongne on August 1, Allracht claims the first church bells cast from an aluminum copper alloy. The eight bells are one third the weight of bronze and allow lighter, cheaper steeple superstructures with no risk of rust or bursting.

Colongne Allracht Here

Big Manns Store Turns Devils Lake Into Community Hub

Fred Mann of Devils Lake built the state’s largest small town store and a community center. He actively supports county groups and local clubs, forging goodwill between town and farmers. His foresight, management, and advertising redirected rural commerce through his shop, making the enterprise a statewide example.

Fred Mann Devils Lake America Mann

One Dose Adler i ka Helps

Five years of acute indigestion and constipation eased after the first Adler i ka dose. The ad states Adler i ka flushes both upper and lower bowels and relieves gas, sour stomach, and foul matter, with claims it often cures constipation and prevents appendicitis. Sherman Bros. druggists advertise the product.

H. J. Larbour Sherman Bros Advt

Mississippi Democrats renominate Harrison in primary landslide

In Jackson on August 21 the Mississippi Democratic primary returned senior Senator Pat Harr ison and three congressmen for renomination. Harrison defeated his sole opponent former Governor Earl Brewer by the largest majority ever, carrying every county. Democratic endorsement in the state is tantamount to election.

Jackson, Miss Mississippi Senate Pat Harrison House Harrison Earl Brewer

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aids Glasgow Woman

Mrs Maccit Waller of Glasgow Kentucky credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with long lasting relief from years of pain and nervous debility. After four bottles the pain subsided appetite returned and she regained energy and strength. She resumed work as a dressmaker and reports improved nerves and appearance.

Glasgow Kentucky Lydia E. ‘Pinkham

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BY Taylor Phe Mnaca Sale Mr.gonn Dam Everett True Teve Smythe Trevose Stanley Harold Tobin the Associated Press Radio Digest Wijar Providence WGY Schenectady WBZ Springfield KSD St. Louis Post-Dispatch WCAP Ilomati Wilson Heating Company Washington, Iowa Lydia Binkham
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