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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1921

Page

5

Local News Roundup From Wellman Area April Update

John Cray fell ill with appendicitis on arrival for Friday duties. Chas Aller, rheumatism sufferer and painter, recalls past injuries. O E S members visited Washington and enjoyed the event. Mrs. G. L. Dutton hospitalized in Iowa City for nervous breakdown. Survey work delayed by rain. Norma Gardner operated for tonsils at sister’s home. Rowe seeks housing in town. former resident Ira Adams Sr. remembered. Des Moines trip for wrestling seen by locals. Bertie McArtor painting interior and exterior. Henry Durian operates ship cattle, returns home. Lincoln Cresswell purchases spark bungalow plots. spring building plans arise. Edd Herr loves Colorado fruit farming prospects. Anderson joins Farmers Union store at West Chester. family to move after school ends. Chris Rhugsegeer returns from health trip worse. considers climate. Eardley Bell Jr. and J. G. Wherle visit Dr. Stryker in Riverside. K P lodge degrees, Washington visitors, musical program and supper. George Glider visits Cedar Rapids. daughter visits. Woman’s Auxiliary forming for American Legion. membership urges kin. Chas Polton Post 427 hosting supper, music by local orchestra. John and Mrs. Triechmann host Lexington visitors. travel to Columbus Junction. Mrs. Fred Durian improving. nurse homebound. Lexington Aid to meet April 21 with Mrs Romine and Mrs Bickford. Tom O’Flaherty of Cedar Rapids in town.

Wellman Wellman John Cray Hia Line Chas Aller Charles O. K Washington G. L. Dutton Iowa City U. S Ott Riverside Attorney Baldwin Desing Norma Gardner Bruce Gardner Wm. Flynn Harris McGugin Mr. Rowe Trenton Ira Adams Sr J. G. Wherle Des Moines Hubert Doud Keith Adams Bertie McArtor Toppings Henry Duria Lisvey Lincoln Cresswell Edd Herr Palasade Colorado Ike Mr. Anderson Farmers Union West Chester Chris Rhugsegeer Kansas New Mexico Eardley Bell, Jr Dr. Chas. Stryker 8. and M. Manufacturing Co George Treichmann Columbus Junction Fred Durian Lexington Aid Society John Romine Ray Bickford Tom O'Flaherty Cedar Rapids

Sudden Death Quietly Ends Local Worker’s Life

In Crawfordsville on Saturday F. M. Smith, long time farm worker, died at his northwest town home after a stroke years ago. Survived by his wife and eight children, including Donald and Rex Smith, the community mourns the industrious resident who had lived on the farm for about 25 years. The report notes the event came as a surprise after a period of good health.

Crawfordsville Roy Finke Westboro Wm. Finke Margaret Wallen Edith Lewis Burlington Lee Hanna Hiteman Miss Murphy Alnsaworth Mabel Crooks F. M. Smith Mr. Smith Clyde Maxwell Henry Wittric Donald Mary McConahay Mt. Union

Wesley Barry Debuts in Dinty at Fox Theatre

Wesley Barry makes his screen star debut in Dinty at the Fox Theatre Tuesday. The film, produced by Marshall Neilan, features Barry as Dinty O’Sullivan a San Francisco newsboy. Neilan’s direction aims to draw both tears and laughs from the audience.

Wesley Barry

Dinty in a Bright Mix of Humor Romance and Adventure

The film Dinty blends tender pathos with humor as Dinty rises to lead the Newsboys Trust and wins favor with the assistant district attorney. He helps recover his kidnapped fi ancee, rekindles romance, and features Colleen Moore as Doreen O Sullivan with strong support from Aaron Mitchell Walter Chung and others in a standout production with fine photography.

Nellan Dinty Newsboys’ Trust Colleen Moore Doreen O Sullivan Pickaninny Aaron Mitchell Walter Chung Wesley Barry J. Barney Sherry Judge Whitely Marjorie Daw Ruth Whitely Pat O'Malley Jack North Noah Beery King Dolph

Capacity for Service Inspires More Job Opportunities

Capacity for service creates opportunities and increases offers of positions. If out of work, pursue service to enhance employment prospects and personal fulfillment. The Christian Index notes this applies to both material and spiritual realms.

Music Notes on Ottoni and MacDowell Lectures in Des Moines

Aguste Ottoni to sing the Narrator in the Apocalyse prize oratorio at the National Federation biannual event June 6 in the Tri-Cities. Mrs Edward MacDowell will lecture in Des Moines on the Peterboro colony aims and perform piano numbers, with tickets priced at $1. The article promotes youth music development and junior clubs as key to America’s musical talent.

Aguste Ottoni National Federation of Musical Clubs Tri-Cities Ottoni America New York Italy Orange N. J

Admiral Sir Perry Scott Opposes Battleships For Britain

In a London interview Admiral Sir Perry Scott, head of London's air defence in WWI, argues Britain should not build new battleships. He urges redirecting 40 million pounds to research and modern weapons, warning fleets would be vulnerable to air power and costly overseas bases.

London Sir Perry Scott Percy France Iceland

Illinois woman credits Tanlac for dramatic recovery

Frances Schlosser of La Salle Illinois reports losing 25 pounds after taking Tanlac. She describes years of stomach trouble and severe headaches followed by illness and weakness, then rapid improvement and renewed vitality after a second Tanlac bottle. She says she feels as well as in girlhood and grateful for the medicine.

Tanlac Mre Frances Schlosser Fourth Street la Salle Lil Advt

New Davis gun eyed for airship armament

The piece describes a two ended Davis gun capable of mounting a 12 inch shell on aircraft to attack battleships from 10 000 feet and claims battleships could not defend against such weapons Sir Percy predicts if the war had continued two more weeks aerial attacks would have sunk all German ships in the Kiel canal in an Evening Standard interview

Percy Evening Standard Kiel Canal

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