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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1928

Page

8

Birney sale on Wednesday promises cattle hogs and farm goods

December 12 sale at Birney lists cattle horses hogs household goods and farm machinery including a Fordson tractor and Beecher tender system. Advises young men with a note about a toilet set and plugs Phillips and Heber druggists. Margaret Owen circle of United Presbyterian church schedules bake sale Saturday at Green Mill Tea room.

Birney Birney Sale Margaret Owen United Presbyterian Church Green Mill Tea Room

Miss Hanan Gones on Grinnell Visit

Miss Hanan travels to Grinnell to spend a few days visiting her brother Nor ds Grinnell wood who attends college at the local institution.

Hanan Gones Grinnell Nords Grinnell Wood Atte College

Last Day to Save on Electric Bills in Local Notice

Winter sale advises last day for discount on electric bills. Local items mention Christmas trees, miniature electric irons, and various holiday gifts at Warren's Seed Store. Society notes include visits to Muscatine for business and local theater by Richmond cast, with minor ads for candy and specialty foods.

Town Southern Utilities Co Tieal Warre East Slide Coffey West Chee Warren Towa Southern Utilities Co

The Cow boy Kid at Fox Theatre with Rex Bell

A Fox Films production starring Rex Bell features a cowpuncher who seeks better things. A radio melody triggers a life change, and a bank money shipment leads to a thrilling mountain chase. The scene includes a near disaster as the car plunges down the slope. A mix of entertainment notes and ads follow.

Hindoo Fox Films Rex Bell Fox Theatre Paramount

Gang warfare erupts in Chinatown as FAO's GANG: WIR comes to Graham Theatre

Open warfare roars through Chinatown streets of San Francisco as armed gangs in armored cars fire on crowds. The Dreamland dance hall is blasted in enfilade fire before authorities respond. Olive Borden and Jack Pickford lead the cast in FAO's dramatic production, GANG: WIR, at the Graham Theatre Saturday.

Chinatown San Francisco Dreamland FAO Graham Theatre Olive Borden Jack Pickford

Mrs Mildred Martin Returns to Fairfield from California visit

Mrs Mildred Martin of California, visiting Fairfield, returned yesterday after a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs J Ellitt Grayson.

Mildred Martin California Fairfield J. Ellitt Grayson

Inhalation Vapor Products Sold at Shermans

Notices mention Mrs Elmer Wells returning from Chicago to tend to illness of Mrs Martha McMullen. Masons Washington Lodge No 2644 meets Friday at 8 pm. Mr and Mrs J R George visit Fairfield to see Lydia Marr. Also ads for coal from Farmers Exchange and various local notices about visits and home projects.

Elmer Wells Chicago Norlca Duke Martha McMullen Washington Lodge A.M J. R. George Fairfield Mes Lydia Marr

Washington fragment notes and visits in Weldon and Harper

Mrs Julia Marshall of Weldon and Mrs J B Nicholson of Yoldfield visited Mrs William Simpson at Ains North and traveled to Washington to see Mr and Mrs A W Yard. Irene Ruplinger of Harper returned home after a Washington shopping day. Baptist ladies bazaar and sale planned for Saturday in Washington.

Julia Marshall Weldon Town J. 8. Nicholson Yoldfield William Simpson Ains North Washington A. W. Yard John Ruplinger Irene Harper Mte Itis Jonson Baptist Ladies Washington Cleaners

Local arrivals and visitors noted in Washington and nearby towns

Carter of Anita visited his son Frank Carter in Washington for a few weeks while Elizabeth Koehler of Ainsworth shopped in the city. Ross Steel returned to Eldon after a brief stay with cousin Paul Litle. Ainsworth gossip notes a Washington visit for a business. Local cast Sins of Ainsworth in Washington this morning. Dec. 9 at Richmond. Baker ad notes late items. Flour sacks sold at 75 cents per dozen. Bakery offers cocoanut bridle or chop sacks for tomorrow only. North sides vs 20 cents candy Kitcher.

Rank Carter Anita Washington Frank Carter Ross Steel Eldon Paul Litle Ainsworth Richmond B. J. Hall

Errant Phrase on Eating Corn on the Job Sparks Debate

A fragment from the Ohio State Journal cites a bitterly intolerant remark about who would use holders while eating corn on the job, reflecting a contentious stance in the publication’s commentary.

Ohio State Jourist

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