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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
7
The new tonic Sargon claims rapid, broad benefits by aiding liver function, boosting hemoglobin, and stimulating endocrine secretions. Advertisers tout it as a revolutionary, safe alternative to harsh purgatives and blood-purifying claims, with rapid relief for tired, weak individuals in Washington.
The Prince of Wales traveled north by train carrying a typewriter to record his impressions of the journey balancing the machine on his knees as he composed notes during travel.
London. The Rev. Denham Rowe Norman celebrated his 101st birthday and is believed to be England’s oldest parson. Ordained in 1855 he retired from active service four years ago.
Father Flanagan's Boys Home plans August 10 pilgrimage of orphan boys to Herbert Hoover's West Branch Iowa birthplace for his fifty fifth birthday. Iowa City D A R Pilgrim Chapter to place a historic marker in front of the birth home. The event aims to honor Hoover as an orphan who rose to the presidency and inspire homeless youths. West Branch expects thousands for the birthday celebration.
In Washington President Hoover declared the Kellogg Briand peace pact effective with 46 nations agreeing to renounce war. The ceremony at the White House brought together former President Coolidge and others as diplomats pledged pacific dispute settlement. Major topics included naval disarmament parity and moves toward reducing armament. Stimson led Far East peace efforts amid tensions in Manchuria.
Prime Minister MacDonald announced in London that Britain would suspend two cruisers and cancel a submarine depot ship and two submarines as part of a broader disarmament program. He spoke of parity with the United States and flexibility to meet peace needs, with an October visit to Hoover likely. President Hoover welcomed the move and said keel-laying for three American cruisers would be held pending disarmament talks.
ISWATCHES from India report that Bacha Sakao the self proclaimed king of Afghanistan was defeated in a one hour battle by an army raised by Nadir Khan. The dispatch says Nadir Khan prepares to march on Kabul with fair chances of ousting Bacha from the throne.
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