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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1922

Page

5

Squatter Settlement Tensions Rise in Ithaca Tale

In Ithaca’s Silent City a squatters’ life clashes with landowner Marcus Mackenzie as Evelyn Robertson faces marriage to farmer Oscar Bennett. Polly Hopkins schemes while a shy romance with Mackenzie blossoms and danger looms over secrets and money.

Silent City Ithaca New York Jolly Hopkine Small Jerr Granny Hope Oscar Bennett Evelyn Robertson Volly Marcus Mackenzie Mackenzie Polly Robert Percival Evelyn Hobert Percival Bennett Wolly Oscar Kevin Potty Han Larry Bishop Mrs. Robertson Percival Marcus Eve Pye Mother Robert Mrs At All

Lorna Doone Jackson Stars in Opera Follies at Graham Theatre

Lorna Doone Jackson has agreed to a four figure salary with the St. Louis Municipal Opera for next summer and headlines the coming stage bill. She headlines the rolicking Opera Follies at the Graham Theatre tomorrow evening with Sousa Band burlesques and three topical scenes. The act includes a full second of Carmen and a Seguidilla dance, plus a bull fight burlesque with the eccentric Howard and Williams.

Lorna Doone Jackson St. Louis Municipal Opera Association Graham Theatre Miss Jackson Sousa Elsie Janis Carmen Misa Jackson Howard Williams

Had Seen Him Somewhere

A woman recalls her minister husband passing their lawn without acknowledging their child Edward aged three. The father appeared surprised as he walked past the gate while the boy called for him, “Daddy.” Boston Transcript

Edward Ile Boston Transcript

Trimming Them Up Office Boy Suggests Scissor Trim

A London Telegraph note mocks an office scene where a junior worker asks if trimming letters with scissors would work better than filing them, reflecting light humor on clerical tasks.

London Telegraph

Iowa Recovering Fast From Slump

Des Moines April 10 Iowa prepares for rapid recovery from Depression state leaders say Iowa Farm Credit president Andrew notes 1922 as a bright food year with rising farm product values and prompt debt payments. Banks show improved deposits and a cautious path ahead stresses liquidity and prudent lending.

Des Moines Iowa Ll. A. Andrew Iowa Farm Credit Corporation IoW@ lookers association Ious Andrew Iown Reserve System Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Thosh Iowa Bankers Association

Man Gives Up Berth To Lady In Sleeper Car

In a Pullman car a passenger saved the last berth for an old lady who boarded late and caused a disturbance. The generous traveler later messaged his wife that he would be home tomorrow and had given the berth to an elderly woman.

Courtley

National Conference Aims to Cut Construction Costs

CHICAGO April 0 The National Conference on Construction opens with aims to lower costs through better trade coordination and standardization. Speakers include Herbert Hoover and Dr John M Gries as keynote, with leaders from major industry groups attending to curb price rises and share research through a public information clearinghouse.

Chicago Herbert Hoover United States Department of Commerce John M. Gries Department of Commerce National Organizationa National Federation of Construction Industries Ernest T. Trigg Philadelphia American Institute of Architects Associated General Contractors of America National Association of Builders’ Exchanges Various Manufacturing Association Building Trades Department The American Federation of Labor

United States Radio Call Letters List Up to April 1

A long list of licensed radio telephone broadcasting stations across the United States is provided up to April 1. The compilation includes call letters and cities such as WOK Pinebluff Arkansas KFU Hollywood California KGB Los Angeles and many others across California Connecticut Indiana Ohio and more. The record shows station names with varied numerals and occasional typographical errors in OCR.

United States Pinebluff Ark Gridiey Cal Jihehee Es KFU Hollywood Secerese KGC San Altos Cccteeses KGB Angeles KZO Los Angeles Cccerseces KOG Lia Anrolds Wi Cic Eee Eerase Kyj Lee Amtles Cnc Cece Nee Neenes KQL Oakland Cwssens KZM Gakinad Gal Fc Eceubesses Kzy Fanndenn KLE Pomons Wes Cs Kgf Sacramento KVQ Ban Franciato Cece San Francisco Sam Jone Bstockton New Haven Conn Anacostia D.C Iain Cisss Washington D. C Osc Csevnkedavrus Kyw Corre Odin Onsen WBU Rock Island Indianapolis Ind Wilk Richmond Wozlows City Mapa Waritieie WEY Baltimore Medford Hillside Mass WGI Springfield WBZ Ooo Lansing Mig Odes Mexico City Tex Minneapolis Ming Jefferson City Kaneas City Mas Kansas City St. Depleas WEW Lancois Deal Beach Jersey City N. J Jersey Clity N. Ticca Ani Newark Nid Tiene Rochester Schenectady N. Y Anticosti Ahron Olle Canton Ohio Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus

Sir Ed-ouard Laughs He Won’t Move a Mussil

A Coney Island barker’s speech recalled by Marc Connelly portrays Sir Ed-ouard as immune to facial expressions. He supposedly cannot laugh or smile and would forfeit ten thousand dollars or marry a woman if he ever did laugh.

Bennett Polly Oscar Case Coney Island Barker Marc Connelly Sir Ed-ouard Ed-ouard Edouard New York Tribune

Helped Her Little Girl Cough Remedy Ad

Mrs Amanda Flint of Route 4 New Philadelphia Ohio says Foley's Honey and Tar cured her daughter's lingering ticks cough and gave relief from distressing coughing. The advert promises immediate relief for colds croup and whooping cough and notes doctors recommend and local druggists sell it.

Amanda Flint Route 4 New Philadia Foley

Revision of Iowa code urged for next assembly

Des Moines reports that code revision, delayed since 1919, could be urged at the next January session of the fortieth general assembly. Governors Harding and Kendall oppose a special session. The code commission completed work after the 1921 assembly, but the legislature must review and formally adopt all changes via bills.

Des Moines Thirty-eighth General Assembly Fortieth General Assembly Harding Kendall Code Commission Thirty Ninth General Assembly

Ostrich Backed Rider Said to Match Horse in Speed

A full grown black ostrich stands seven feet tall and can carry an average sized man with the speed of a horse, according to the described physical power of the bird.

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