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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
7
In Saskatchewan, a July 16 plebiscite asks voters if government sale should replace prohibition similar to Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia. The province has been dry since 1916 with previous votes keeping the regime. women will vote.
In June 1785 Prussia, executioner Krautz, famed for beheading 125 prisoners, killed himself in the village. He follows Schwietz and Spacht, Breslau executioners who also took their own lives within three months. Krautz wandered villages sharing tales of his craft and slept with his axe for rest.
In Edmonton June 27 a veteran priest Father Vader, who long served northern missions from Brittany, arrives for a vacation after thirty years of guiding Catholic communities in the north. He plans to return to his people after a year, vowing not to abandon them again.
Salt Lake City June 23 Health officials announce Utah school children will receive ten milligram iodine tablets weekly to combat goitre after a survey shows about 41 percent of students affected. Dr J Wallace state epidemiologist cites iodine deficiency in drinking water as the cause.
An epidemic of divorces has broken out in Potsdam, once the home of German royalty. In one day recently 87 divorces were granted by Potsdam courts, a figure said to mark a precedent for all Germany.
Chicago hosts ten active broadcasting stations with a history of sixteen in the metro area. KYW remains operational. WDAP became WGN under the Chicago Tribune. WAAF tied to livestock markets. WMAQ the Chicago Daily News outlet. WEBH linked to the Evening Post. WNJAZ to be rebuilt locally. WTAY Oak Park WTAS Elgin. WCBD Zion. WTAS aims for top amateur power. WCHD under Wilbur Glenn Voliva for Zion services. WQJ preceded by WLS with the Herald and Examiner. WLS emerges as the most powerful newer station and sets long distance records.
Dublin June 10 The Protestant Bishop of Clogher Dr Mac Manaway warns of a shrinking pool of clergy in the Church of Ireland with five vacant parishes in his diocese and only 20 to 30 students versus 150 in Trinity College days. He says if this trend continues church work could halt.
Board of Supervisors canvasses returns from the June 2 1924 primary showing nominees for State Representative J C Bauer Republican Leigh B Foster Democrat. County editor A L Griffith Republican Harry M Crone Democrat. County Treasurer Mame E Shearer Republican Frank Gobble Democrat.
Set Record George Tavlow of Inwell College ran a landmark 440 meter hurdles record at the Olympic games hosted in Wy-ouls Caw bridge Masa, marking a historic moment for athletics.
ABE MARTIN argues a scientist claims genius is a microbe that drives people to fame through inside help. He mocks the idea, noting microbes push some to frontiers in art, politics, invention, and war, while lauding individuals like Oscar Bentley as mere microbes making them famous.
The document lists district court clerks sheriffs treasurers recorders attorneys coroners and supervisors along with township officers for numerous townships including Brighton Cedar Crawford English River Franklin Highland Iowa Jackson Lime Creek Marion Oregon Seventy Six Washington City Washington Township and others. It names parties party affiliations and term starts or ends January 1925 through December 1926. It also notes the board of supervisors and clerk attestation by A L Griffith.
Doan's Pills promote kidney health for backache and urinary issues says a retired farmer L K Glasgow who reports quick relief. Available for 60 cents at Herman Bros Drug Store, manufactured by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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