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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1929
Page
5
Actress Miss Shea receives praise for Private Secretary and Broadway style while endorsing Danderine as a simple hair care method. The ad touts easy use, scalp cleaning, and lasting waves with a fragrant, non greasy formula sold in 33 cent bottles at local stores.
Local groups schedule mid April gatherings across town. Pythian Circle meets Mrs Stewart Wednesday at 2:30. Kola Club and Royal Neighbors host sessions April 16 and 16 7:30 p.m. An annual Pythian Sisters session is planned for April 16. Prairie Flower Mission circle postponed to April 18 with officer elections. Others include Wallace PTA at 3:45 Wednesday. Damascus Shrine regular and Worthy High Priestess installation on April 16. B.O. Wendell at Laura Graham home Wednesday. West Chester Methodist missionary report and coin card reminder. Ladies Aid social at church Friday. Independent Chapter FO 2:30 at Fannie Shannon’s. Rebekah regular Friday 8 p.m. pathic supper. Phiteamn class at Daryl Ross residence Thursday. Presbyterian Women meet Friday April 19 with dues and project planning.
Mr and Mrs S A Dickerson returned Sunday evening from St Louis where they attended the J C Penney Co convention for the past week Over 100 store managers attended the convention including fourteen in the country.
An old advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the quick, harmless remedy for sour stomach, gas, and indigestion. It claims instant relief within minutes, promotes its use for women children and babies, and urges insisting on the genuine brand with a long history since 1875.
New York April 16 A quarter of a million fans will await the start of major league pennant races as rain threatens in several cities Foremost interest centers on Chicago Cubs after adding Bowker Hornsby and facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening game If weather allows the opening games will proceed with radio audiences also tuning in across the nation Pending weather could force postponements in several cities including New York Cleveland Boston and Philadelphia
Leading figures of the era will gather this afternoon as Jude Mountain Landis and Wes present gold waters attend a York Yankees event honoring the 1928 World Series. President Barnard of the American Griffen stadium and President Hoover will preside, while local figures Benson and PM Maugen are urged to declare for Congress in the fourth district.
DES MOINES April 16 Fred J Gilchrist state senator from Pocahontas county will be candidate to succeed Congressman L J Dickinson in Washington if he follows the suggestions of fellow senators from the touring town district It became known today At a meeting of state voters from the district which comprises Carroll Emmet Crawford Hamilton Hancock Humboldt Palo Alto Pocahontas Webster and Winneshiek Gilchrist was urged to get into the race Dickinson is expected to relinquish his seat next year to run for the United States senate to succeed Dan Steck Lovrien of Haase or Byron Allen of Pocahontas were named as possible candidates if Gilchrist declines
Local watchers report an unusual turnout at the Fox theatre as the Vitaphone program played last night. Audiences praised the feature presenting Al Jolson in The Singing Fool, noting his performance met high expectations amid large ticket lines.
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