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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

6

Multiple Christmas reunions mark holiday gatherings in region

The article lists several family events on Christmas day and nearby days. Residents hosted dinners at homes in Henderson, Des Moines, Davenport, Ainsworth, Winfield, Wyman, and Sheridan, with guests including numerous relatives, friends, and out of town visitors. Activities included programs, business meetings, music, dancing, and gift exchanges.

Ralph Zeck Henderson George F. Wallace Iowa Avenue Wallace Clara Des Moines Elsie Davenport Clara Warren Mac Wallace David Sue Wallingford R. J. Catlett Clarence Walker Ainsworth Harold Wayne Gileon Dick Henderson Winfield James Henderson Near Wyman George Wallace Boyd Martin Whittaker Harriett Dougherty Pasadena California David P. Livingston Chicago Staton Everette Ball Margaret Ganson Cedar Rapids Marjorie Kay Iowa City W. M. Keeley Daugter Patricia al Crawford Faulkner Charles Faulkner North Avenue D A. A. Faulkner Kalona Harley Myers Raymond Hasty and Famly Clara Faulkner

Dandruff Remover Shampoo Promises Quick Hair Dandruff Cure

Sherman Bros druggists advertise Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo claiming it banishes dandruff and leaves hair clean with a single wash. The ad touts a reg 7de size for 1.50 and 6Pe size for 1.29, urging use for thinning hair concerns.

Fitch Sherman Bros

Choir and club notices from Havre community

Baptist Choir announces no rehearsal this week. Havre social club will meet Saturday with Mrs. Wili Miller for annual dinner and asks attendees to bring silver and dishes. Regular Presbyterian Choir rehearsal every Thursday and Friday at 7 15 PM at the church.

Baptist Choir Havre W'li Miller Charles Bartholow Lamp Hades

Oyster supper at Eureka church basement Friday evening

The Eureka ladies a d invite all to an oyster supper in the basement of the Eureka church on Friday evening December 27. Also notices of club meetings and a date change appear in this fragmented item.

Eureka Ladies Eureka

Suspension Bridge Action and Flexibility Described

The text explains that a suspension bridge uses a rope between supports to span loads. The bridge curves to equilibrium and remains stable, but changing load positions alter the curve, causing roadway distortion and potential swinging due to the bridge’s flexibility.

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The readable text fragment references names and a sequence of unusual terms. The legible portion hints at a caption or title style item with unclear additional context possibly from a dated page. No coherent event or clear entities confirmable for a complete summary.

Love and deception in a Wall Street power shift

Charley Fosdick, a clerk in Catherwood & Robbins, falls for Miss Susan Knox who is revealed as Susan Catherwood, daughter of the firm’s owner. Through intrigue she replaces Jameson as manager, seizes control of the Smithson estate, and two years later rebrands the firm Catherwood & Fosdick.

Harley Fosdick Financial District Catherwood & Robbins Charley Jameson Robbins Catherwood Trinity Churel Wall Street Broadway South Ferry Ave Bowling Green Whitehall Street Staten Island Ferry House Fosdick Susan Knox Miss White Smithson Estate Susan Miss Knox Standard Oil Charles Fosdick Mr. Catlin Catlin Susan “Knox Susan Catherwood Europe Smithson Knox Staten Island The Narrows Catherwood & Fosdick

Speedway drama stars William Haines at Fox theatre

Thundering racing cars and a sensational parachute jump lead a fast paced Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature. William Haines plays a wise cracking mechanic who earns his big chance as a race driver and makes a dramatic sacrifice amid thrills on the track and in the air.

Speedway William Haines Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Fox Theatre Indianapolis Haines

Father Daughter Meet Same Train in Cheboygan

Dr Karl Chapman and his daughter Nathalie traveled to Cheboygan Michigan to greet a passenger on the Michigan Central from Detroit. The sick man died overnight in a baggage car prompting the New Couple to learn the passenger was Platka of Burlington Vermont the fiance of Nathalie's intended, Dudley Parkhurst.

Cheboygan Mich Karl Chapman Nathalie Michigan Central Detroit Ito Cheboygan Dr. Chapman P Dudley Parkhurst Platka Burlington Staten Pneumona Vermont

Uncle Eben on music and bass voice attention

A Washington Star fragment quotes Uncle Eben saying music draws listenership because a strong bass voice commands attention. He asserts many people gain notice simply from a good vocal presence.

Uncle Eben Washington Star

Profitable Export Report Credits Footage Trade Gains

The Department of Commerce estimates that exporting one foot of film yields at least one dollar in trade for American businesses, signaling strong returns from international sales.

Department of Commerce

Konjola Claims Dramatic Health Turnaround

Mrs Mollie Bolinsack of Plymouth Indiana credits Konjola with ending twenty years of suffering in four weeks. She cites relief from chronic constipation and kidney pains, noting renewed energy and health after trying numerous medicines. Konjola is sold at Geo L McDaniel drug store in Washington and by leading druggists in the region.

Mollie Bolinsack Plymouth Konjola Washington Geo. L. McDaniel Drug Store

Crawfordsville Collegeans Top Wayland in Scrappy Meet

Crawfordsville Collegeans defeated the Wayland Independents 34 to 25 in a rough backetball game here Thursday night. Wayland led 14 to 2 at half, but Crawfordsville rallied in the final minutes to secure the margin. L Lowe Anwyl and W Davidson led scorers. Heicher and FE Meyer were standout Wayland players.

Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Collegeans Wayland Independents Loca Wayland L. Lowe Anwyl W.davidson H. Lowe F. Davidson White Heicher FE. Meyer Troutman Schantz Eicher A. Meyer Anwy W. Davidson FF. Davidson TH. Lowe

Removing Photographs From Mounted Prints

The bureau of standards explains methods to remove mounted photographs without damage. Soak in water to dissolve paste, longer for starch paste. Dry mounted prints may be softened with a hot flatiron to lift the print while hot.

Bureau of Standards

Roman Soldier Pack Weighs Forty Five Pounds

A Caesar era private in the Roman Army carried a pack of fifteen items totaling forty five pounds, as described by the news bureau of the United States Army recruiting department.

United States Army

Hammill Promises Faith in Iowa Farm Lands and Cooperation

Des Moines reports Governor Hammill urging renewed faith in Iowa land to lift real estate values. He calls for cooperation among agriculture industry and finance to restore statewide prosperity and rival world markets. He cites land wealth and favorable conditions as basis for future growth and urges collective effort.

Des Moines Iowa John Hammill United Press Towa Larry

Grand Old Man to Grand Old Party GQP Origin

The term Grand Old Man was first used for Mr Gladstone in 1882 by John Bright in Northampton England. Americans adopted the phrase as Grand Old Party and headlines abbreviated it as GQ P in newspaper slogans.

Mr. Gladstone John Bright Northampton England America Republican Party GQ. P

Remarkable French Actress Sarah Bernhardt Shaped Era

The versatile performer is celebrated as a leading actress of her time and noted for painting sculpture and memoir volumes. Her influence spans theatre and arts, earning recognition for her extraordinary talent and pioneering career.

Sarah Bernhardt

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