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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1927

Page

4

Youth Crime Dominated by Boys Under Seventeen in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids analysis by Col. James Sinke finds sixty percent of robbery and theft crimes last year were committed by youths under seventeen. He cites lack of character training and weak supervision as causes, with women accounting for about four percent of crime. Data include 268 robberies, 32 frauds, 48 violations of marriage laws, 2,120 liquor violations, and 373 miscellaneous cases.

Grand Rapids Mich Gol James Sinke Sinke

Rinner party plans Florida and East Coast visits

Mrs. Andrew Rinner and daughter Stella left Mt. Pleasant for Orlando Florida to visit the W F Noble family who is a relative. They also expect to visit Washington D C with the Roberts family and Brooklyn New York with the Noble relatives during their trip.

Notable Hartford preacher speaks at Eich er church Thursday

Dr Elmer Johnson instructor at Hartford Theological Seminary spoke at the Eich er church Thursday evening. He delivered an interesting sermon enjoyed by all who heard him. Oscar Sheets, in poor health for months, is at Washington taking treatment and Adeline Graber stays with Mrs Sheets and children in his absence. Mrs Shockley is here aiding her son's wife who has been ill all winter.

Stu Bob Ingersoll Bob William Gilbert Munseys Tom Spardin Coralie Meadows Regan Lloyd State Bank Willow Grove Odd Fellows Pleasant Mound Cemetery Bill Tite Susie Scruges Horace Griffin M. Parsonage Susie

Crawfordsville Team Tops Olds in 24 18 Victory

Crawfordsville Independent defeated Olds Independent 24 to 18 in Crawfordsville. News notes cover Mrs. W. G. Barr visiting in Oelwein and Rev. W. C. Porter departing for Monmouth to preach and visit college youths.

Journal Wants ADS Pay A Trial Will Convince

A newspaper item states the journal seeks payment for advertisements and argues that a trial period will prove the value of paid ads.

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Real Story contest urged in Washington County antebellum column

The column announces a Real Story contest for Washington County residents urging stories from personal experiences, adventures and embarrassing predicaments with a call to submit brief, pointed pieces. A debate topic is a second choice and readers are asked for further suggestions.

Washington Washington County

Star seem partial to military roles in recent films

Richard Barthelmess appears in his seventh military costume across recent years in The White Black Sheep at the Fox Theatre. He sports navy, West Point cadet, doughboy, royal robe, Cromwell soldier, and Mauve Decade uniforms, with a London gentleman and a Palestinian beggar also in the tale. Sidney Olcott directs a starry cast led by Patsy Ruth Miller as Zeke the Greek dancing girl.

Richard Barthelmess Fox Theatre West Point Sonny Oliver Cromwell Rawson London Palestine Sidney Olcott Patsy Ruth Miller Zeke

Keep Orange on Menu Oranges Claim Multiple Benefits

The text lists many claims for oranges including improving complexion easing sore throats soothing nerves helping to cure influenza and curing insomnia. It presents a promotional tone typical of period dietary advice.

Iowa farmer backs away after mule remark

An Iowa farmer guiding visitors in his stable slapped a mule on the haunch and declared its name Stere amp. said it was a real mule. The episode was reported by the Detroit News.

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