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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1924
Page
7
A Bureau of Industrial Research survey finds that annual U S fuel tax of 450 million dollars reflects wasteful construction in many homes. It says heat leaks through roofs and walls, boosting costs by billions every four years and urges fuel cost ratings for all buildings to curb waste and aid buyers.
A compact note on how devils in Shakespeare begin with heavenly pretenses, masking dark intent as virtuous display. The line from Shakespeare hints at deceitful appearances and moral contrasts inherent in stagecraft and character.
In Bucharest on April 15 the German beauty Fraulein Josephine Durmand known as the Black Thrush was arrested for leading a counterfeit gang. Born in Bern and once called Baroness Schattenheim she spoke six languages and used war era spy past to travel Europe and evade capture until her arrest in a Klaosenburg hotel with ties to Jassy.
Witness reports meeting Mixa Denobbe at a party last night with a chilly reception. The encounter left one participant noting cold air and bare shoulders during the exchange.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids for a Sewage Treatment Plant and piping at the Washington County Home. Bids due May 9 1924 at noon. open 1 30 PM. Requirements include cash payment, performance bonds, and a 5 percent bid security. Plans available for deposit 25, with refund on return.
A listing compiled by AP via Radio Digest outlines radio program schedules for numerous stations across the U S and Canada. Entries note station call letters city times and topics including concerts talks lectures and recitals with varied times from early afternoon to late evening. Many items highlight orchestras organ recitals soloists and choral performances amid midweek services and dance segments.
The University of Southern California launches an honor group experiment under Dr. R B Von Klein Smid. Eligible juniors with strong grades and faculty endorsement may choose flexible study paths, reduced compulsory attendance, and self directed exams to foster originality and initiative.
The remark notes a common belief that buying a dollar article for 98 cents yields savings each time a woman makes a purchase. It reflects consumer attitudes and perceived value in everyday shopping behavior.
Carl H Milam of the American Library Association spoke in Minneapolis on May 7 about libraries advancing adult education. He said libraries educate beyond schools and should add advisors and reading courses to help independent students, preventing uneducated citizens.
A shopper urges merchants to recall the ad in the Journal and respond to inquiries. The note emphasizes citing the publication when contacting sellers to verify listings.
In Berlin in 172, the park plans to replace Mary the popular pet elephant after her death, citing high costs. Dealers note elephants fetch 1,860 to 5,000 dollars, hippos 3,000 to 4,000, rhinoceros about 3,000, a tiger 1,000 to 1,500, and lions 550 to 900. Wild cats vary. snakes remain the cheapest, sold by the running foot or yard, with a Want Ad advised.
The selection of Theodore Burton as Republican keynote at the Cleveland convention is seen as political move to unite Ohio factions behind a gubernatorial slate. Burton, a Cleveland resident and 72 in December, is a senior congressman with a storied career and a history tied to Warren G. Harding’s rise. The decision aims to boost Coolidge’s statewide prospects while avoiding factional handicap.
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