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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

7

Hidden Truths of Kin and Kissed Reservations

Kenneth Gwynne, a young Indiana lawyer, learns his family’s tangled past. A will splits vast property between him and Rachel Gwynne’s heirs as Viola, once connected to his father, may be his half sister. Rachel unfolds past secrets about Viola Minds and a hidden plan prophesied by Providence.

Kenneth Phineas Striver Lafayette Ind Ken Rachel Carter Pmange Gornell Robert Gwyn Robert Gwynne Rachel Wyn Viola Striker's Lapelle Striker Barry Lapelle

Pursuit through the wood by Viola and Gwynne

In Main street a man shadows a veiled woman, Viola, as she evades him near a shortcut through the woods. He confronts her, she berates and teases him, revealing family intrigue and her anger toward his interference with her affairs.

Main Street Eten

Wisconsin Adds Coe To 1939 Football Schedule

The University of Wisconsin faculty approved an eight game 1939 football slate and added Coe College of Iowa to the schedule. The Badgers will host Coe on October 1 in Madison.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Badgers Coe College of Iowa University Athletic

Secret paper sparks doubt about family ties

In a tense exchange a man learns Viola is not his sister after a hidden document threatens to reveal a secret. He departs with exhilaration, only to sense a grim reality that Viola can never be more than a sister in the tangled kinship.

Viola Providence God Ken Matin Street

Brother Sibling Tensions Stir in Family Letters

A heated exchange reveals Viola and Kenneth Gwynne distrust and defy traditional kin ties. Kenneth, claiming blood relation, pressures Viola about marriage and past affairs while she asserts independence and refuses his advice. The scene hints at a larger melodramatic plot involving Barry Lapelle and a planned elopement.

Pleasant Hilt Pleasant Hill Visits Across Weekend

Sunday visits spread through Pleasant Hill as Fred Chalupa and family called on Ed Chalupa. O F E Babb and daughter Dorothy visited Sam Sigafoose. Rev B W Pettit stayed over at Roy Kephart’s. Charley Reed and Golia Miller with Russell stopped by Ben Miller’s. Sam Sigafoose hosted Earl Kephart Monday. Dr Wickham treated Mrs Will Miller who was ill but improved. Elmer Kephart and Karl Kephart hosted guests Tuesday. Emil Daub cut wood for Sam Baker Wednesday.

Pleasant Hilt Pleasant Hill Fred Chalupa Ed Chalupa O. FE. Babb Dorthy Sam Sigafoose B. W. Pettit Roy Kephart S. Me Charley Reed Golia Miller Russell Ben Miller Earl Kephart Dr. Wickham Will Miller Elmer Kephart Karl Kephart Emil Daub Sam Baker

Riverside News Briefs From Iowa County Notes

Joe Hotka recovering well at Mercy hospital Iowa City after appendectomy last Thursday. Flynn Bros. to receive shipment of feeding cattle from Iowa City Lorack Bros. rented Z C B J hall Richmond for old time dance Saturday with four piece orchestra and piano by Farl Calta. Mrs Frank Shimetz and children visit parental Paul Shebanek home. Frank and Wm Lear business in Lone Tree. Mrs John Colbert visits Rupert Rhumelhart home near Iowa Junction. Ed Kukpa closing out sale draws crowd. Corn at 62 1 2 cents, oats 44 1 2 cents per bushel. Farm implements sold well. Wilbur Cialupa visits Chas Havels weekend near Washington.

Lorack Bros Z. Cc. B. J. Hall Richmond Farl Calta Iowa City Frank Shimetz Paul Shebanek Frank Wm. Lear Lone Tree John Colbert Rupert Rhumelhart Iowa Junction Ed Kukpa

Iowa Supreme Court First January Term Decisions

Iowa Supreme Court releases first January term rulings. Cases cover contract for devise of farm land, child support, bond defaults, nuisance convictions reversed, street paving assessments, beneficiary certificate disputes, promissory note and cross-petition rights, and estate probate directions. Opinions by Vermilion DeGraff and others.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Iowa Supreme Court Florence Shipley Partello George W. White Flora B. Thompson Dwight J. Partello Palo al County District Court D. F. Coyle Vemilion State Howard Manley Linn County A. B. Clark Vermilon Joint Board of Supervisors Dickinson and Osceola Joint Drainage District No. 1 Tithe Guaranty and Surety Company Dickinson County DeGraff Jacob E. Decker and Sons Cerro Gordo County Floyd Park Addition Sioux City Hawkeye Land Company Levy Woodbury County Miles Newby S. M. Weaver Viola S. Rice Et al Woodmen of America Ethel Farley Jones County F. L. Anderson C. M. Brown M. W. of A. Society Stevens George Kessel W. J. Murray Hardin County H. E. Fry Iowa Oil and Gas Company Murray Harry Albaugh William and Forest Shrope Cedar County F. O. Ellison Margaret Shrope Vermilion

Instrument to measure projectile speed devised by standards bureau

A new instrument to measure the speed of a projectile as it passes through a gun barrel has been devised by the bureau of standards. The device aims to provide precise velocity data for ballistic research and firearms testing.

Washington Bureau Vo Standards

Radio Programs Listed For Tomorrow Across Networks

Radio Digest credits Associated Press listings show stations across the United States announcing tomorrow schedules. Programs include talks, music, concerts, children's hours, farm reports, and orchestras at KFI Los Angeles KDKA East Pittsburgh KYW Chicago WGR Buffalo WHAS Louisville WHK Cleveland WOR Newark WOS Jefferson City WWJ Detroit etc.

Radio Digest Associated Press CKAO Montreal Eastern KFAEF Pullman Wash Pacific KFI Los Angeles KDKA East Pittsburgh KYW Chicago Central KSD St. Louis WBAP Fort Worth WBZ Springfield Mags WGR Buffalo WHAS Louisville Reading Cleveland WHN New York Astern WLAG Minneapolis St. Paul WMC Memphis WOR Newark WOS Jefferson City WWJ Detroit WOAW Omaha

Cotter Cotter Lenore Domingo Dies in Junction Burial

Cotter Lenore Domingo died Friday January 4 and was buried in Junction cemetery. The Cotter family donated cars for the funeral cortege. Mrs. Guy Stapp and Mrs. Paul Klotz visited Junction Tuesday. L. A. Meredith had dental work in Ainsworth. Mrs. Price Davis went to Columbus Junction for dental work Tuesday afternoon. Lyle Duncan shipped a car load of hogs Tuesday morning. Gary Stapps butchered today. A reading contest will be held Thursday evening January 10. The Ladies club met with Mrs. Maude McGuire Wednesday afternoon.

Cotter Cotter Lenore Domingo Junction Cotter Guy Stapp Paul Klotz L. A. Meredith Ainsworth Price Davis Columbus Junction Lyle Duncan Gary Stapps Maude McGuire

Keota M T Willis Dies After Long Illness at 83

Keota M T Willis died January 5 at 4 p m after several years of failing health and months of constant care. He was 83 and survived by four children Walter and Harry Willis Mrs Laura Teets and Mrs Sallie Sherman who cared for him at home. He later ran a hotel for about twenty years and was active in politics and civic affairs. He was a 50 year Mason and funeral services were conducted by Rev G C Conrad and Rev R C Lemon with Masons in attendance. Grandchildren from nearby cities attended. Burial followed at Keota cemetery.

Keota H. T. Willis Willis Walter Harry Willis Laura Teets Sallie Sherman Tyler Willis Masonic Lodge G. C. Conrad The Baptist Church R. C. Lemon Christian Church Marjorie Clark Lincoln Nebr Wanda Tennyson Muscoltine Ishmael Willis Colfax June Willis Washington Henry Hegist A. A. McKeon Willard Teets B. F. Korf A C. McNurlen E. G. Werrington Keota Cemetery

Charcoal Gas Trials In Berlin Buses

Berlin reports the use of charcoal gas to run motor buses replacing benzene gas. Experiments over a year with charcoal burners show the system economical and generally successful.

Berlin

Local Moves and Cattle shipments in Havre area

Havre residents report cattle shipments by Howard Shafoose and Lambert leaving Tuesday. C 8 Carr sent a car of cattle to Chicago. Ben Fitzgerald relocates near Ainsworth, others plan farm moves. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met at Mrs Will Stafford. Sol White and Daub noted in town. Oscar Gardner rents Will Stafford farm for upcoming move.

Havre Howard Shafoose Lambert Carr Chi- Caro Ben Fitzgerald Ainsworth Walter Gardner Frank Mayhew Fitzgeralds Fred Berger Gardners Glennie Hillhouse Ben Miller Pleasant Hill

Heaping Up Tames

In debates on proposed taxes no ardent propagandist believes his side will break the camel's back.

Nervous Mothers Report Relief From Vegetable Compound

A Indianapolis woman writes that after nursing her baby she was nervous and run down, but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound from bottle two she improved greatly. She states she feels like a different person and endorses the medicine for women with similar symptoms.

Indianapolis Indiana Lydia IE. Pinkham Mia Anna Suuiru Norwood Street Lydia E. Pinkham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gwyn George Barr McCutcheon Dodd, Mead & Company, Inc Kenneth Gwynne Kentucky Minda Carter Rachel Viola Gwyn Ilil—A Isaac Stain Chapter Mr. Gwynne Wisconsin Coe North Rosella Wilson Nate Benson Roy Thatcher Paul Robert Union School Clyde Fishburn Farmers Union No. 228 Catholic Hall Paul Benson Riverside Route 1 Joe Hotka Mercy Flynn Bros Supreme Court Oscar Anderson United States Railway Administration Benton County James Willet Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Emma Beers Gillmore City Pocahontas County PD. F. Coyle John Brant, Sr W. J. Baldwin Malissa Lecraff James Donaldson Mary J. Kenergy Buena Vista County N. J le Studebaker Goode Hotel James Tucker Washington, Lowa Studebaker Garage I. W. Shhenefelt
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