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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

Page

5

Isle of Test Ships Inspires Sargasso Sea Film Tale

An imaginative tale by Crittenden Marriott and a Vitaphone clip spark talk of exploring the Sargasso Sea from the air due to vast seaweed blooms. The Fox Theatre screens The Isle of Test Ships with an all star cast led by Virginia Wallace and Noah Berry, directed by Irvin Willat.

Crittenden Marriott Atlantic Fox Theatre Sargasso Sea Virginia Waolli Gasot Rohord Noah Berry Irvin Willat

The Lady Lies brings Huston Colbert to Graham Theatre

Walter Huston and Claudette Colbert reunite in The Lady Lies at the Graham Theatre for two showings starting today. Huston plays a successful lawyer and Colbert a charming woman he loves as their on screen feud mirrors their past stage tensions.

Walter Huston Claudette Colbert Graham Theatre Huston Miss Colbert

Five Best Features on the Radio Friday

A listing of radio programs across networks with time slots and show titles including Cities Service orchestra on WABC CBS at 7:00 CST, True Story hour, Phlee hour, and "Thru The 200-inch Telescope" by Dr Elihu Thomson on WEAF at 9:30 CST, followed by "Mystery Hours."

United Press NBC WABC CBS WIZ WEAF Elihu Thomson

Livestock Estimates From IHCago Report

IHCago reports tomorrow’s expected receipts for the market with cattle estimated around 2,000 head, hogs about 472.0 percent, and sheep near 148.0 thousand, indicating sizable livestock arrivals projected for the period.

Ihcago

Christmas Business Looming Pessimism Largely Dispelled

New York December reports show record Christmas retail prospects and restored business confidence. Hoover's speech, Mellon financials, dividend declarations, and stock market activity signal renewed optimism. Analysts note broadening buying and a diminished impact from the recent market drop on consumer power.

New York U.P Christa Hoover Speer Congress Mellon Coantie’s Lalge Stock Exchange Hap Retai

Light Showers Forecast for Northern California

A light rain fell in the northern Sacramento valley signaling the end of a long drought as the Weather Bureau predicted widespread rainfall across the state by tonight or tomorrow. If the forecasted rain arrives, it would end an unprecedented dry spell that has plagued the region and the Pacific coast.

San Francisco Sacramento Valley Pacific Coast Weather Bureau Delco-Light

July Damage Impacts Crops Cattle and Fires Losses

July events caused damage to crops and cattle and led to significant losses from foreshadowed fires and related hazards.

Des Moines Briefs On Pharmacy Exams And Auto Crash

El even of 24 November pharmacy applicants were granted registration by the state board. Genevieve M. Krause of Council Bluffs was the sole woman to pass. The Woodman Circle central Iowa district convention opened in Ames with Mrs. Martha Barrett presiding and delegates from multiple cities. In Des Moines Walter RR Aull, 79, was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a hit and run vehicle.

Des Moines U.P State Board of Pharmacy Board Genevieve M. Krause Council Bluffs Ames Martha Barrett Boone Iowa Woodman Circle Walter RR Aull Noval

Pope Pius XI Receives Italian King and Queen in Historic Visit

In Vatican City Pope Pius XI welcomed King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena, first sovereigns of a united Italy to visit the Vatican, ending a 69 year church state quarrel. They were received in papal apartments, kissed the Pope's ring, and received the apostolic benediction.

Vatican City Pius XI Victor Emanuel II Elena Italy Vatican Pops Pius Papal Apartments

Miners Return at Scandia Mine No 4 After Walkout

Scandia Mine No 4 resumed operations after 450 to 500 miners walked out Monday to pressure the coal company and operators to arrange transport to and from work. The walkout ended with a new promise and the mine reopened yesterday.

Madrid Tia Scandia Consumers Consolidated Cocal Company

Six Marion lunch room owners fined in punch board raid

Six Marion lunch room owners pled guilty in district court to operating punch boards. Each was fined 50 dollars after a raid last Saturday night that confiscated all boards. Two local merchants were to answer charges of operating punch boards today.

Cedar Rapids U.P Marion

Relief from Gas and Stomach Ailments with Tanlac

Doctors say most sickness stems from bowel troubles and bad digestion. Tanlac, a herbal remedy, is claimed to relieve years of digestive issues including gas dizziness and nervousness. A Denver user testifies it improves digestion sleep and daily work. buy at a drugstore with a money back guarantee.

Tanlac

Plane crash kills pilot in Alabama

Goodwater Alabama reports Lieutenant Ernest Schmidt killed when a large Army plane en route from Langley Field Virginia crashes. The incident details include location and military involvement, with no further survivors named in the accessible text.

Goodwaterr Ala U.P Ernest Schmidt Langley Field Virginia

Men Crash Near Here as Parachutes Save Three

To Mexico City, crashed near here. Three others in the craft, Lieut. Bermer and Sergeants Gillespie and Catts, leaped safely in parachutes from a low altitude.

Mexico City Here Lieut Bermer Gillespie Catts

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