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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
5
George Barr McCutcheon scene features a wary sheriff's party. A strong-willed woman asserts she will join the posse and face renegades, recalling years of wilderness life and gun skills. Kenneth is told to depart as plans form for a perilous pursuit.
In a fog of worry Viola arrives at Kenneth’s home in distress seeking her missing mother who has likely left with Martin Hawk. Kenneth plans to calm Viola, light a fire, and coordinate with Zachariah as they fear a swift, unauthorized chase.
Mrs. C. C. Smith of Winfield spent last evening at the C. C. Davis home and departed for West Chester this morning.
New York Jan. 28 leading surety companies discuss a plan to guarantee both principal and interest on diversified investment bonds. The service covers state municipal railroad industrial and public utility bonds with annual premiums at least 0.5 percent of par value. Investors must list all holdings except Liberty Bonds and U S Treasury certificates with Farm Loan Act bonds included.
In London on January 29 a change in free trade policy exposes a trend where cheap German goods flood the English market. Buyers encounter "Designed in England" on wares with barely legible "Made in Germany" marks, revealing a shift in labeling amid holiday buying rush.
College students surveyed by Evans A. Worthley of the Methodist Episco pal Church Commission on Life Service say the ministry is hampered by narrow minds and outdated thinking. They urge practical, sociological focus, broader education, and engagement with youth and lay leaders to improve efficiency and service.
Judge John C. Michael of the District Court of Minnesota ruled that the upper air is a common heritage and not part of realty, allowing aircraft to fly over property without trespass. He awarded damages to the plaintiff but refused an injunction to block flights, citing public interest and progress.
Stuttgart reports Germanys piano industry severely disrupted by postwar conditions. Output fallen by half due to a shortage of conscientious skilled workmen, though plenty of craftsmen remain. Returnees from the front struggle with concentration, affecting piano quality. About half of German pianos are exported to Holland, England, Japan, Chile and other markets. few go to the United States due to tariffs. Buyers largely rural peasants using depreciated paper marks to secure a desired household ornament.
Koenigsborg Germany January 29 A brief note reports that films aid German farmers with young pigs handled scientifically amid ongoing agricultural efforts.
Government experts explain a technique enabling livestock to gain two pounds daily. A film this winter demonstrates the process and effective feeding methods for cattle and poultry to farmers in east Prussia.
Senator Norris of Nebraska, long part of the Republican insurgents who planned retirement after his current term, says he has decided to run again for renomination. His decision follows three years of stated retirement plans and signals a continuation of his Senate tenure.
A historical summary celebrates Scouting’s fourteen years in the United States, listing thirteen executive board members still active and detailing the movement’s growth. It notes nearly half a million members, 142000 volunteers, over three million trained boys, and 7000 Eagle Scouts, plus global expansion and the Daily Good Turn ethos guiding citizenship, peace, and service.
A scanned page outlines Scout Oath and Law values in early text. It lists duties and traits including trust, loyalty to leaders and country, helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thrift, bravery, cleanliness, and reverence toward God with respect for others.
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