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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1924
Page
7
London July 12 The problem of elocution and voice production in clergy training sparks complaints. Archbishops of York and Canterbury back a scheme to teach clear sympathetic and reverent speaking to those leading worship and delivering sermons.
Berlin editor surveys popularity of the bobbed style among women, finding the style unpopular. The report notes residents’ reactions and local attitudes toward the so called bubs haircut in the city on July 10.
Radio Program For Tomorrow compiles various U S stations with schedules and genres. Listings show WGN WMAQ KYW WQJ WLS WLW WJAX WFAA WOC WW Detroit News WTAS KFKX WDAF KFI WHAS WMC CKAC WEAF WIY WIZ WOR KGO WAAW WFI WDAR KDKA WCAE KGW KPO WGV WRZ WCAP WCBD with times spanning early morning to late evening across music talks orchestras and educational segments.
A Journal Want ad reports a survey of three city sections tallying bobbed hair. The fashionable district shows 12 percent bobbed, the downtown 7 percent, and the working class area 5 percent, illustrating varied trends across local areas.
CHICAGO July 28 Knute K Rockne signs to stay at Notre Dame for ten years at about 10000 annually making him one of the highest paid football teachers in America His rise from poor student to star coach is highlighted by innovations and a vow to remain at the school.
Mrs. Lois Rhea and Mrs. C. M. Strain attended the county W. C. T. U. convention in Washington yesterday. Little Miss Lois Chrissinger of Olds is visiting grandmother Mrs. Rebecca Chrissinger at this home.
In Washington County Iowa a petition for divorce has been filed by William H Singleman against Mary Singleman. The couple married in March 1913 at Rock Island and separated in May 1913 with Mary deserting William. The court urges appearance by September 2, 1924 or default and judgment will be entered.
Clifford DePuy head of DePuy publications spoke to the Advertising club on a hopeful business outlook for Iowa. He argued farm income will rise this year with land values increasing and farms becoming more intensive. He praised banking strength, noting high reserves and few failures, and urged more publicity over politics to boost public confidence.
A statement asserts the community is fundamentally sound and, once confidence is restored, has facilities, money, and ability to pursue any legitimate business enterprise, yielding prosperity.
Berne July 10 The proposed measure would grant an $80 annual pension to all citizens aged 65. Costs shared by the state via liquor tax and by the uncured and employers. Socialists oppose, calling $80 insufficient and seeking pensions for invalids of any age.
In The Hague the Peace Palace was to get a refreshment bar serving hard drinks for Academy of International Law students, but temperance advocates feared judges and arbitrators would misuse it. The municipal council narrowly approved the plan by a two vote margin.
The famous Do gali monument opposite Rome’s main railway station will be moved to a new city area to clear space for a streetcar line. The slender Egyptian obelisk honors the first 500 Italian soldiers in the Dogali battle during the Abyssinian war.
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