Wool from Samoyed dogs eyed for wartime fabric use
Wool obtained from Samoyed dogs showed potential for commercial use. During the war in Europe it was woven into cloth and garments were produced from it.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1924
Page
7
Wool obtained from Samoyed dogs showed potential for commercial use. During the war in Europe it was woven into cloth and garments were produced from it.
A hermit crab is described as a confirmed user of second-hand homes living in discarded snail shells for protection as only its forelegs and pincers protrude.
Japan imports nearly all its petroleum from the United States and Europe as domestic oil reserves remain scarce and few fields exist within the country.
The yellow fever mosquito, a common gulf states pest, is shown to carry dengue fever also known as breakbone fever.
The June 7 1924 council session notes city bookkeeping and committee actions. Reports from city treasurer and sewer committee are filed and plans for a sewer treatment plant approved with engineer appointment and compensation set. Extensions on contract time requested by Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co. discussed with no action.
Listings of radio stations and their programs for tomorrow including music talks lectures concerts and news from stations in Atlanta Chicago Buffalo Cincinnati Davenport Dallas Detroit Elgin Fort Worth Hastings Havana and Kansas City with times and segments such as concerts orchestras talks and recitals. The compilation serves as a radio guide from the Associated Press via Radio Digest.
A long list of radio schedules shows times and stations across the United States and Canada. Entries include orchestras talks concerts dances lectures and children programs at stations such as WHB WHAS KHJ KFI WEAF WJZ WOR WAAM CKCH WFI WOO WIP WCAE KDKA KGW KFOA and others with notes on venues and organizations like the Smithsonian Institute.
The excerpt offers guidance on placing before oneself worthy examples and examining one’s own efforts honestly. It emphasizes following the best models and avoiding vanity by contrasting with those who failed, to direct personal conduct.
A terse courtroom exchange cited from the Baltimore American shows a lawyer grilling a witness about leaving home and returning on specific days. The witness denies involvement with an inquisitorial location described as the Interin.
The article discusses differing views on tao meaning, defining it as right conduct for happiness. It cites Taoism as a philosophy led by Laozi, author of the book Tao Te Ching, written before retirement. It notes emphasis on contemplation, reason, avoidance of force, and disregard of ceremonies.
Qualified electors are notified of a primary election on Monday June 2 1924 at regular polling places from 9 a m to 8 p m. Republican and Democratic parties nominate candidates for numerous statewide and county offices including United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Secretary of Agriculture Attorney General Railroad Commissioner Congress State Representative County officials and township offices. Also two party committeemen per precinct and delegates to the County Convention. County Auditor A L Griffith signs notice May 10 1924 with dates May 13-20.
The saying not widely believed that a fool and his money are soon parted is proven by most men choosing wealth over wisdom when forced to decide.
An advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims regular intake cleanses the intestine, prevents poisons, and offers permanent relief with a money back guarantee. Various serving ideas and endorsements by doctors are noted.
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