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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1930
Page
5
United Press reports mounting graft scandals in New York City as officials face charges and calls for action before November elections. Mayor James Walker, known for joking manner, is pressured to lead a purge of appointees amid a growing record of corruption allegations.
An article discusses Dr. Caldwell and his syrup Pepsin, claiming it remains a leading laxative after forty years. It covers its original formula, broad consumer use, and mentions Tamany Hall politics with focus on Tammany corruption and U.S. Attorney Charles H. Tuttle pursuing officials, highlighting broader New York graft costs and notable cases including Judge Vause, Warder, and Vitale.
Mrs Frank Anderson reports from Franklin Center that her daughter Anna Marie and her aunt plan to sail from Cherbourg France August 12 after a grand tour through nine European countries. They visited Oberammergau Passion Play in July and booked long days touring from morning to evening. They traveled via Swiss Alps to Italy and flew by seaplane from Rome to Naples. A Naples dated July 24 letter mentions an earthquake report.
Washington April 11. Half of the U S population increase from 1920 to 1930 occurred in six states California New York Michigan Texas Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Middle Atlantic states absorbed a quarter of the rise while Pacific Coast states showed the largest single gain. Other groups posted varied growth with West North Central and Mountain and New England regions lagging.
In Barrington Massachusetts a turtle carved with Malcolm Porter initials in 1806 has returned each year to the Porter home lawn, making its twenty fourth annual appearance recently in a quiet local tradition bridging generations.
Notice of a partition by sale in a case before the District Court of Washington County Iowa. Petition seeks sale of Lot 3 in Stock 3 Northeast Town, with multiple heirs non residents, appointing a referee to manage and sell, and costs for plaintiffs. Respondents must defend by the next term.
Fragmentary notice from East Pleasant Plain mentions Mr and Mrs Pant Deoraky and Drury family. references summer plans and a Thorn Dobras residence. Details are incomplete but indicate a social event or family announcement without full names or dates.
Pottsville Pa Aug 9 reports say a rock fall at The Gilbert mine of the Philadelphia and Reading company near Pottsville killed seven workers and injured sixteen. Company officials began an investigation into the cause as rescue and recovery operations continued today.
The Bo club announces Mrs Panl Harvey is unable to attend the meeting on Wednesday due to an unspecified conflict. Members are informed to note the change and plan for the next gathering.
An advertisement from England touts a new corn removal method that claims to lift corns and hard skin using a simple routine. It promotes a foot bath, small doses of lemon and Haden products, and a “magic treat” to soothe burning and aching feet, promising long lasting comfort.
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