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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1924
Page
7
In Bucharest on May 11, Vintila Bratianu, minister of finance and brother to the premier, set up a commission to draft a mild prohibition plan. The bill aims to curtail sale and use of strong spirits especially tzulea native brandy, while light wines and beggs would be untouched.
S W Straus president of the American Society for Thrift argues against pessimism while urging caution and waste elimination. He notes building like stands as key to broader business health, citing higher permits and activity in early 1921 and predicting more construction in coming months with a cautious, efficient approach.
On the retreat from Moscow Napoleon traveled from near Vilna to Paris in about 12 hours covering roughly 1,400 miles. The journey averaged nearly five miles per hour despite adverse roads and weather conditions.
The text outlines a shift from using food products for nutrition to supplying them to spirit manufacturers. It proposes banning sales of large portions to liquor producers and imposing a hefty tax on strong drinks. A nationwide educational campaign by churches and civic groups is planned.
Lieut enant-Governor Hammill spoke at OsKaloosa May Day memorial address praising the Constitution and the spirit of free institutions. He urged adherence to checks and balances, education, thrift, and universal schooling as safeguards for democracy and responsible government.
A colonel addresses junior officers preparing for final exams. He notes the examination papers are with the printer and asks if there are questions. A quiet voice from the rear asks, Who's the printer, sir.
A late study compares the gorilla chimpanzee and orang utan noting shared traits such as lack of cheek pouches absence of a hollow base of the trunk and a habit of knuckle walking. It finds the gorilla spends more time in trees and uses a crude shelter for mate and young with sleep facing the tree trunk for defense.
In Washington Charles Gannon recalls lending Max Muaretzek's Crochets and Quaver 25 years ago. He sought a replacement at a bookstore and was surprised to receive his own autographed copy, returned as if the book had never left him.
A brief Nashville Tennesseean line notes that mufflers are often needed and self made men remain imperfect, unable to fully eliminate noise.
A frock features a one sided cape and a detached opposite side. Almond-green silk gown with satin overplaids stands out. A wide flat braiding band runs from shoulder to hem, enhancing the figure. Cuffed sleeve nearly covers the hop, a fashionable touch.
Malaria ravages eastern Europe as quinine shortages limit medicine supply. League of Nations health commission discusses steps, with Greece Albania Persia sent missions and Russia reporting 4.8 million cases since 11 years. Quinine scarcity of 600 tons yearly hampers global treatment and relief efforts.
Uncle Eben jokes that a man warned about a boss race will be offended yet still linger for sure bet tips. The humorous line captures a folksy view of rumor and information seeking in local life.
Fiscal year figures show claimed reductions in routine public expenditures under Republican rule from 1921 to 1924. The piece asserts a billion-dollar annual interest burden and Veterans' Bureau costs, plus extensive department reorganizations, as proof of efficiency and return to normalcy post war.
The discussion centers on an international conference to study establishing depots of cinchona seeds to aid countries requiring quinine. The issue covers more than quantity, with prices having at least quadrupled since 1914.
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