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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
6
New Orleans reports Nellie Wright of Des Moines Iowa will face a jury in a criminal court likely Monday on charges of taking her husband William E B Wright’s bank loot. District Attorney Robert Marr says earlier dismissal reports were false and a bond reduction to 5000 may be offered if posted.
Sadie Hollinger, retiring after four years as president of Leon Beatty Post No. 29 American Legion Auxiliary, reviews the group’s finance, hospital work, local donations, and memorial projects. She notes 48 trips totaling 642 miles, a successful bake sale, lawn fete, and poppy and Christmas seal sales, plus flags, banquets, and support for veterans and their families.
An ad notes a paid night at the overhead bridge from seven to midnight with the householder hosting. The president arrived by carriage and led the gathering, while no complaints were voiced despite a garage bill arriving.
Washington January 8. The national council of farmers cooperative marketing associations adopted resolutions opposing government subsidies or favoritism toward cooperative marketing. They urged only sympathetic administration of existing laws, backing research and education in agricultural economies and cooperatives. They also asked Congress to direct the FTC to investigate boycotts by American Tobacco and Imperial Tobacco and denounced attacks by Henry Ford. The group praised President Coolidge, Secretary Gore and Hoover for support and noted favorable state laws.
An advertisement extols Adler-i-ka as a complete bowel cleaner that flushes both upper and lower intestines removing decaying matter and gas. It claims instant relief from sour stomach and constipation, with potential prevention of appendicitis and widespread testimonials. Sherman Bros. Drugstore markets the product with a signed customer endorsement.
Stephen Goossen and Gene Hornbostel created sets for Norma Madge's Secrets spanning 1923 London 1870 Wyoming 1888 and 1923. The design required period architecture research and 3000 long horn cattle props plus arch doors to accommodate crinoline gowns.
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