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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1924

Page

7

A Fateful Drive and a Trolley Collision

Ellen and Gibbs share a tense encounter during a spring drive from Columbus Circle to Adrian's. A travel romance unfolds as Gibbs revisits his past and contemplates a future with Ellen, until a sudden trolley accident disrupts the journey and forces a grim reckoning with consequences.

Gibbs Ellen Columbus Circle

Forty eight letters go to Iowa grid hopefuls for 1924

Iowa City August 27 Forty eight invitations went to prospective University of Iowa football players for the 1924 team. Twenty three veterans and twenty five freshmen were asked to report September 16 at 9 am. The roster lists players from Iowa and nearby states with captains Parkin and Graham among veterans and several freshmen singled out for notice.

Iowa City Bert Ingwerson University of Iowa Scott Burt Burt Ingwersen Iowa Omaha Moline Sioux City Waterloo Smith Miller Parkin Graham Superior Wis Hancock McIntyre McNabb Sioux Falls DPD Schirmer Margulies Olson Giffin Coulter Tilton Washington Rice Daniels Sidney Otto Harrison Knoxville Roberts Boydston Cedar Rapids Yerkes Ter Hines L. C. Parkin R. G. Dauber Estherville W. P. Fleckenstein Faribault Minn J. W. Hancock W. BE. Scantlebury Hampton J. A. Schirmer Darrell C. Fisher Des Moines D. M. Graham P. R. Krasuski Davenport R. BE. Romey Mason City W. L. Fry Manning H. W. Griffen F. M. Olson F. L. Otte C. F. Coulter A. A. Johnstone San Luis Obispo Jessup C. C. Pitick Mt. Vernon L. Raffensperger Victor H. Hi. Rice C. G. Rinden Marshallown J. T. Rohwer Ida Grove M. M. Schmidt P. BE. Smith EB. J. Tilton Don Hines Ingwersen Gordon Locke Paul E. Belting Clinton

Air travel in Germany nearly matches train fares

KOENIGSBERG Germany Aug. 7 Travel by air in Germany is nearly as cheap as a second class train ticket. The cost from Koenigsberg to Berlin by air is 80 marks while rail fares run 64 marks.

Koenigsberg Germany Berlin

How to Cut Electric Bills With a Floor Switch Trick

A concise home tip suggests creating a small slit in the kitchen floor to insert a thin glass piece as a reminder to switch off lights. The tip promises easier energy savings and reduced forgotten lights.

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Germany Sees American Tours Return Amid Higher Costs

Berlin reports American tourists are returning in notable numbers though stays are shorter due to high prices. Since the renten mark was introduced last November, living costs have risen two to three times from earlier levels, affecting travel plans and spending.

Berlin Germany

The Heel of Achilles Origin and Meaning

The phrase refers to Achilles who was dipped into the Styx by Thetis to grant invulnerability but held by the heel, leaving that spot vulnerable. His sole vulnerability remained despite the legendary protective bath.

Achilles Thetis

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