French War Bride Declared Sane After Court Inquiry
Louise Sauer, a French war bride, faced insanity charges from her husband, Hwalt Sauer. Interpreters clarified her mental state, the insanity commission ruled she is sane, and the couple left resolved to mend their international union. The case highlighted cultural clashes and thrift differences between France and America.
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Hwalt Sauer
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Second Engineers
Renard
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Mr. Vien
America
Betcher
France
Grand Augustine
Fighting Cressy at Fox Theatre A Bret Harte tale
Blanche Sweet stars as the spirited daughter of a fighting Kentuckian in Fighting Cressy a Jesse D Hampton production directed by Robert Thornby. Filmed in a California canyon the outdoor scenes recreate Bret Harte atmosphere with a large cast including Russell Simpson Frank Lanning Pell Trenton Edward Peil Antrim Short and Georgie Stone.
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Fox Theatre
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Creasy
Blanche Sweet
West
Jesse D. Hampton
Pathe
Robert Thornby
Fred Myton
California
Russell Simpson
Frank Lanning
Pell Trenton
Edward Peil
Antrim Short
Walter Perry
Billie Bennett
Eunice Moore
Georgie Stone
Louise Faces Insanity Charge During Recital
Louise shows joy and tears during a recital as she is told she faces insanity charges. The commission's decision brings a silver lining, and she smiles through tears despite the ordeal.
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Louise
Obituary of Frank Gerot Pioneer of Mira Section
Frank Gerot a Mira section pioneer was laid to rest in Riverside cemetery after funeral services at the M E church led by Rev Yost and Masonic lodge ceremonies at the house and grave. Born in Alsace Lorraine in 1848 he came to America at age eight and spent his life in this county. He married Theresa Hart in 1873 and had seven children Edward Alvah George Peter Paul Mrs Birdie Gediove and Mrs Ida Schnoebelen. He died of pneumonia after a short illness on February 14 and pallbearers included R Steele William Tener Chas Commings Ore Overholser Port Cray and M J Wilkinson.
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Theresa Hart
Edward
Alvah
George
Peter
Paul Gerot
Birdie Gediove
Ida Schnoebelen
Gerot
R. Steele
William Tener
Chas Commings
Ore Overholser
Port Cray
M. J. Wilkinson
Handy Plant in Desert of Sonora Mexico
In Sonora Mexico a plant called guarequi conserves scarce rain by swelling its stem base into a hard woody reservoir. Related to squash and pumpkin, it stores water during a six week wet season for later use.
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Sonora
Mexico
Washington County Evening Journal Briefs
Read the Washington County Evening Journal for the latest local briefs and headlines from the region.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
How an Angel Helped Peter During Imprisonment
Religious study lesson recounts Acts 12 with Herod's plan and Peter's miraculous escape aided by an angel. It emphasizes the power of united earnest prayer and the church's response, followed by the soldiers' panic and Herod's doomed aftermath.
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James
Peter
Junnior
Gord
Seize Misbranded Beans Prompt Federal Action
Washington reports that a large shipment of canned beans labeled Red Kidney Beans was actually long cranberry beans. Federal inspectors under the Bureau of Chemistry seized the misbranded imports in Chicago as part of enforcement under the Federal Food and Drugs Act.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Investigaton
Japan
Be Not Too Sure Quote Echoes on Business Faith
A fragmentary quotation from Herbert warns that worldly outcomes hinge on unseen chances and human certainty remains elusive in any business matter. It cites Leo as a presumption example, suggesting even foresight cannot guarantee success.
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Leo
Herbert
Care of Today Reflections on Tomorrow's Burdens
A reflective fragment notes that today’s cares rarely mirror tomorrow's problems. The speaker laments the weariness of facing troubles at night and asserts endurance after facing the worst, with a hopeful tone toward the future.
Masonic lodge to buy Porter and Moir block in Eldora
Eldora Masonic lodge votes to hire five member committee to purchase the Porter and Moir block a three story brick building on the square. Planned overhaul would add a ground floor south entrance office rooms on the second floor and lodge rooms on the third floor at an estimated cost near 56000. Built in 1871 72 the structure was once among the region’s finest.
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Masonic Lodge of
Porter & Moir
Dex
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