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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1924

Page

5

Roosevelt Nominates Smith in Democratic Convention Speech

Franklin D Roosevelt endorses Governor Alfred E Smith for president at the Democratic National Convention in New York. He praises Smith as a proven leader with a clean record and argues for unity between executive and Congress, urging voters to back Smith to defeat Republican corruption and restore balance.

Smith Hoosevelt Democracy of America Roosevelt White House Congress Congress of the United States

Germans Seek English Expert for Instru ment Concert Series

German engineers build player planes for export and admit limited piloting skill. To boost a home market, German interests hire an English instructor to give concerts in major cities, alarming music teachers and observers.

Colongne

Historians to Attend Anglo American Conference

The Penate of the University of London appoints three history professors to attend the December conference in Richmond Virginia. The delegates are A F Pollard R W Preston-Watson and Hubert Hall.

Wandon University of London Richmond A_ FF. Pollard R. W. Preton-Watson Hubert Hall

Samuel M Ralston Nominated by Indiana Delegate

Fred Van Nuys of Indianapolis places Samuel M Ralston in nomination for the presidency at a Democratic convention in New York. The Indiana governor and former senator is praised for economy and action, with notes on his record leaving $5,000,000 in the treasury and Indiana debt free.

New York Lincoln Fred van Nuys Indianapolis Samuel M. Ralston van Nuys Ralston Indiana Vdresident Harding Hoosier United States Middle West

Irish Housing Schemes Move to Auction Craigaenamanagh Homes

In Craigaenamanagh ten houses built at about 19000 to ratepayers cost. Applicants offered 1.50 weekly rent but refused to pay more than 0.50. The council balked at lower rents and seeks government permission to sell the houses at public auction.

Dublin Craigaenamanagh

McAleer Tops Qualifiers in Ohio Links Match Play

In Dayton Ohio thirty two players advanced from 36 hole qualifying for the national public links golf tournament first round. Karl McAleer of Washington posted the low score of 150 after 36 holes to lead the field.

Dayton Ohio Karl McAleer Washington

Eureka Church Hosts Children's Program Dinner

The Eureka church redecorated for a Sunday evening Children's program on June 22 at 8 o clock. The committee and children organized a detailed program featuring organ voluntaries prayers welcomes scripture recitations songs and plays led by Eva Wagner Mary Essley Libbie Duke Lloyd McKay Ora Donaldson Jessie Stout and others with a wreath drill and an closing remarks by Frederick Pet ratz and Cc P Grosscup.

Eureka Eva Wagner Mary Essley Lewis Duke Bessie Snider Lucille Beenblossom Libbie Duke Lloyd McKay Ora Donaldson Jessie Vermillice Stout Everett McKay Sone Robert Potrata Ona Donaldson Jessie Stout Ethel Wagner Louis Dusenbery God Frederick Petratz P. Grosscup

Ice Cream Consumption in Britain Tops 20 Million Gallons

London reports Great Britain consumes about 20 million gallons of ice cream annually. Makers state annual British consumption equals all New York State residents plus two-thirds of Pennsylvanian demand.

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Air Postngers Reassured by Flight Safety Record

Santa Monica reports more than 10 000 airplane flights from lower Field in 12 months with only three accidents. Proponents argue flying is safer than driving, blaming reckless aviators for public misperception.

Santa Monica Cal Lower Field Avater

Big British Tax Payers Reach High Incomes

London June 10. Income tax payers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland with incomes over 500000 yearly taxed 127 individuals in 1922-22. The 127 had an average income near 1,000,000 dollars each, per treasury figures.

London Great Britain Northern Ireland Treasury Beach

Democratic Nomination Spotlight on Kansas Governor

New York June 26 Jonathan M Irvi s governor of Kansas was placed in nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention as a fair representative of the progressive west and a forcible executive who could win trust in Congress. Representative William A Ayres of Wichita urged Kansas to back the governor noting his ability to rally Midwest and Northwest voters with tangible results.

New York Alfred E. Smith United States Franklin D. Roosevelt San Francisco Smith Thie Joan Republican Party Jonathan M. Irvis Kansas Congress William A. Ayres Wichita Midwest Great Northwest Mr. Ayres Legislative Branch

Camille Trio Set For July Fourth Washington Celebration

The Camille Trio will perform at Washingtons Fourth of July festivities as the featured acrobatic act. The trio is praised as the supreme knockabout show famed for intricate stunts and humorous falls. A farmer is named as a governor candidate, hailed for honesty and leadership, with a call for a regional standard bearer from the west.

Camille Washington Camille Trio

Canned Fruit Wins County Fair Honors

A nostalgic look at county fair results shows fruit winning top prizes after hours of cooking, though modern methods now rely on easy oven canning. The piece notes abundant fruit and cheap sugar making shelf filling tempting.

Gas Range Headquarters Sells Oven Heat Control

A sale promotes a new oven heat control range for summer canning. The ad urges customers to visit Gas Range Headquarters this week to learn about features and options for canning season.

Delicious Winter Cherry Pineapple Preserve Process

A recipe describes pit cherries and dice pineapple then seal 3 to 5 minutes. Sterilize jars and lids, fill jars with alternating fruit, add hot sugar syrup, and loosely tighten lids. Heat oven to 250 degrees, preheat ten minutes, bake jars on lower rack. Quart jars stay one hour, pints forty minutes then cool upside down.

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