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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

2

Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep From Chicago

Estimated today hogs 14900 holdover 3 cattle 13000 sheep 4000. Second report shows live notes: top hog 16.90 with various weights and price ranges, cattle becl lour briefs, calves and feeders listed. Receipts today 15000 and 4000 for hogs and calves respectively. market shifts noted with most hogs 25 to 60 off and specific weight class ranges for beef steers, cows, bulls, and veal calves. Shipments and totals provided for a compact market round-up.

Cago

Purebred calves sold to Clinton County club buyers

County Agent L O Wise purchased purebred Scotch calves for Clinton County Calf Club including four from Fred Palmer, one from C A Reubsam, five from Jeffrey & Wallace, and prior Ag buyers from Cannon Brothers. He plans more calves and next aims Herefords due to Washington County Breeders’ Association advertising boosting local market.

Wise Washington County

Enforce Pool Law Brings First Centerville Arrest

Centerville reports the first arrest under the new pool hall minor ban after Mayor Fox announced enforcement. A $25 fine was levied and appealed. A mass meeting of men and boys is planned Sunday afternoon to back police efforts.

Centerville Fox

Secretaries Quit Greater Iowa Body in Shakeup

Davenport reports reveal A W Arnold and Woodworth Clum resign from the Greater Iowa association positions to join United Americans Chicago. Fr Walker also leaves to head educational bureau duties. Hazel Strike to become private secretary to Clum. Changes likely in May. City raises appear for Frank L Smart and J D McCollister. Teachers receive 20 percent increase.

Davenport A. W. Arnold Greater Iowa Association United Americans Chicago Woodworth Clum Mr. Arnold Fr. Walker Greater Iowa Mlimore Division Hazel Clu Clum Davenports Frank L. Smart J. D. McCollister McCollister

Other Men's Shoes at Fox Theatre This Weekend

Edgar Lewis presents a two day engagement of Other Men's Shoes at the Fox Theatre. The film marks his first release under the Pathe banner and follows his reputation for outdoor themed stories like The Great Divide and The Barrier.

Edgar Lewis Fox Theatre Pathe

Notable Dual Roles Highlight in film "Other Men's Shoes"

Review notes the photo play entertainment by Mr. Lewis starring Crauford Kent in twin brothers tale. Cast includes Trene Boyle Jean Armour Harold Forshay John P Wade Phil Sanford Stephen Gratton and Bobby Connelly. Andrew Soutar authored the story with deft weaving of mistaken identity and facially identical brothers.

Mr. Lewis Andrew Soutar Crauford Kent Trene Boyle Jean Armour Harold Forshay John P. Wade Phil Sanford Stephen Gratton Bobby Connelly

The Dark Star Dancers Directed by Marion Davies

Allan Dwan, director of Marion Davies in The Dark Star, watched briefly from his seat as Davies directed a dance scene at Graham theatre. Davies then took charge of teaching the cast a new step, leveraging her known terpsichorean skill.

Allan Dwan Marion Davies Graham Theatre Miss Davies Mr. Dwan

Portrait of a Natural Dancer Showing Gracious Talent

A description highlights a performer whose time is wholly devoted to pictures and who is a natural dancer. She executes the most difficult steps with consummate ease and grace, showcasing refined technique and poised stage presence.

College Glee Clubs Perform Briefly at Rock Island Depot

Washington residents heard two college glee clubs pass through town. Central College Choir of Pella Iowa performed yesterday as part of a South Dakota Illinois tour while Bluffton College singers of Bluffton Ohio sang at Noble last night and Pulaski Iowa this morning to a warm reception.

College Glee Club Washington Rock Island Central College Club Pella Iowa South Dakota Illinois Bluffton College Singers Bluffton Ohio Noble Pulaski

Four New Flags Fly as Allies Recognize Nations

The Allies have recognized the flags of Leotland Esthenia Georgia and the Hadjoz marking the addition of four nations to the allied camp. Each flag is now displayed alongside existing banners signaling growing support and international recognition.

Leotland Esthenia Georgia

Olds Economy Trucks Prove Worth in Fleet Savings

After testing an Oldsmobile Economy Truck, Mannhardt Bros. reports dramatic gains with four more added to their fleet. They claim 17 miles per gallon and 100 miles per quart of oil, boosting efficiency and reducing downtime in daily operations.

Pension for More Veterans Reported by Senate Panel

The Sells bill to grant pensions from 12 to 30 dollars monthly to disabled Spanish American War Boxer uprising and Philippine insurrection veterans was favorably reported by the senate pensions committee. This marks the first pension measure covering three veterans groups to reach Congress.

Washington Senate Pensions Committee Congress

Hidden Danger of Catarrh Warns of Lung Complications

A medical ad warns that catarrh can progress from nasal symptoms to the lungs. Local sprays and inhalers fail to cure. S. S. S. is promoted as the blood-borne remedy. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle and seek free medical advice from the Medical Director in Atlanta.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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