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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

3

Amusements Ss Vaart Learns Dialogue Fast

Before filming the talking picture The Trial of Mary Du kan stars Norma Shearer had to learn every word of the murder drama in two weeks while Bayard Veilier directed the stage and screen version for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Raymond Hackett, who plays the lead, needed no rehearsal, having played the part on stage for six months. The Fox Theatre presents the all star cast including Myra Hampton Adrienne D Ambrocourt and Mary Dorne with Lewis Stone HB Warner and Hackett in supporting roles.

Mary Dukan Allstar Bayard Veilier Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Norma Shearer Raymond Hackett Myra Hamton Adrienne D'Ambricourt Mary Dorne Lewis Stone Warner Miss Shearer Fox Theatre

Konjola the Only Medicine That Helped Me

Mrs Mary King from South Seventh Street in Towa says Konjola cured stomach trouble and sour food distress. She reports improved appetite digestion and nourishment, relief from gas and bloating, restored kidney function and reduced back and hip pains. The medicine is sold in Washington at Geo L McDaniels Druggist and by test druggists in nine towns.

Mary King M South Seventh Strelington Towa Kenjol Washington Geo. L. McDaniels Druggist

Pickford Stars in Coquette Voice Review at Local Theatre

Miss Mary Pickford appears in Coquette at the AAM theatre showcasing a new sound era. The article praises her voice as true to her personality and notes her careful rehearsal, experimental recordings, and the range from youthful charm to mature drama.

Aam Miss Pickford Coquette Mary Pickford

Homeward Journey Through The Panhandle And Beyond

An unnamed traveler recounts returning home after three weeks of travel from the West to the Rocky Mountains then southwest into Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle. The writer notes changes since twenty years ago and reflects on the altered country and cattle grazing.

Hest Union Anto Rocky Muntain Oxahoma Fexas Panhandle Texas

Prairie wheat boom and cherry harvest tour in the west

report from western trips notes immense wheat cultivation on prairies with large acreages leased at one dollar per acre and thousands of acres in cultivation. mentions eastern Nebraska crops near Omaha and a cherry harvest in Denver area with eight cents per pound. lists many residents visiting, traveling, or returning from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and nearby towns, and reports school starts and local road work as fall approaches.

Stratford Texas Phey Iw. Co Nebraska Omaha Washington Co Allie Taylor Inn Geo. Lord Ruth Norris Norbert Norval Cheer Iowa LM. Robertson Illie Jean Virginia Paren Des Moine Hilda Olds Marshall Edmondson Mildred Charlotte Peters Minnesota J.fitzgerald Frank Trotter Tuesda Protter TH. Will Don Rabenold C. R. Long Ida Woods Burlington Strap Gre Ella Crawford Mary Ellen A. P. Jeffrey Clyde Matson Betty Jane Iowa City Chicago Mar Staples Were Perion A. Wheeler Burton Whitlock Rossession Walter Jewel Strawberry Point Let R. Trezona Neal Sands Bloomfield J. H. Krenmyre Burlington Fort Mad Tom Olds Centerville Eri H Welsh Verda Pumphrey Batavia Wanda Spessard J. J. Fitzgerald Frezona

Health claims for Sargon pills in 74 year old testimonial

A testimonial from A Darrah asserts Sargon health pills restored vitality, appetite, and bowel function after stomach pains, constipation, and fatigue. The piece lists travel and social notes from Iowa and surrounding areas, mentioning residents visiting relatives, reunions, and community events with names and locations.

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First Speed Law Enacted on Main Street

The town passes a law targeting the punishment for galloping on Main Street. The note reflects a harsh stance amid broader discussions on starvation and local morality. The piece contrasts impatience with wit, citing E.W Howe's Monthly in a period-tinged voice.

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