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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1924
Page
7
Observations from the Marine Products Institute show water in the Bay of Tokio cooler this year, blamed on last September's earthquake. The lower sea temperature may hinder fishing for shellfish and seaweed gathering, forcing workers to wade longer in cold water.
Horses in the Bend area have increased rapidly becoming a nuisance. Extremely low horse prices forced ranchers to turn them out into the mountains to fend for themselves.
Berlin April 24 Germany’s population stood at 63 506 000 in early 1924 down six percent from 1913. Manpower drops were sharper with seven percent fewer aged 15 to 65 and 13 percent fewer 20 to 45 year olds. Emigration bleeds skilled workers, said Dr Berger cabinet adviser, urging higher living standards to keep workers in Germany.
A compilation of radio program listings from AP via Radio Digest detailing station call signs, times and offerings from WSB Atlanta to CKY Winnipeg. Programs include music, services, sermons, organ recitals, concerts, lectures, and special events across multiple markets.
The notice compiles a Monday schedule across AP and several stations including WS Atlanta Journal WGK Buffalo WFAA Dallas WWJ Detroit WCX Detroit WBAP Fort Worth Star Telegram KFKX Hastings WOS8 Jefferson City WDAF Kansas City Star. It lists times for bands orchestras recitals dances music news and other performances.
ABE MARTIN reflects on political campaigns and the role of women voters. He notes little changes over time from barbecues to close heart appeals, criticizes candidates for courting friends, and quips that many run for office after failures. He mocks reformers and the lure of public trust while preserving vivid regional voice.
A fragmented listing shows various stations and programs across cities including KHJ KFI WMC WHN KGO WOAR WIP KGW KPO KFOA KSD and others. It notes times for concerts talks lectures dances and choirs with groups like Gayoso orchestra Zion Choir and Broadfield Band.
The Liberty Bell, symbol of American independence, is mounted on wheels for rapid removal from Independence Hall if fire occurs. The bell is the first article to go, guards trained by drills, and a no rubbish basement rule enforces safety. Heating plant moved to a separate cellar and an automatic sprinkling system is being installed.
Belfast April 29. Mrs William Reed, wife of a sea captain, is believed to be the world’s most travelled woman with a journey total of 1,100,000 miles. She has rounded Cape Horn 17 times and crossed the equator 108 times, though she has never passed through the Straits of Magellan.
Des Moines Iowa May 17 Recoveries to Iowa counties through errors found and corrected by the state auditor s county auditing department and three years of adjustments will total about 1 900 000 The largest share about 508 000 comes from collections turned into county treasuries through department work More than 318 000 results from account adjustments on county records to fix posting errors and charges The report shows individual recoveries to officials and others totaling over 100 000 State Auditor Haynes notes the deterrent effect of the county accounting law and potential annual savings Getty led the program as head of the county accounting department
May 17 residents report visitors including John Harding of Oklahoma and Joseph Harding relatives. A son born Wednesday to Rollin Lynn and wife at Columbus Junction. Mrs Ellen McCreedy and Mr Charles McCreedy visit their mother. Minnie Jackson hosts Browning Harding from What Cheer this week. Mothers club met Friday at S A Stephens home.
A shopper recalls telling a merchant I saw your ad in the Journal. The reminder ties an inquiry to a newspaper advertisement and notes the venue of the original contact.
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