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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

Page

3

Keaton Comedy Aims for Real New York Locale Flair

Metro Goldwyn Mayer presents a Keaton comedy at Fox Theatre featuring authentic New York backdrops including a Chinatown street and City Hall replica. Keaton’s apprentice newsreel cameraman navigates a chaotic chase amid a boat race at Newport and a romantic plot with Marceline Day.

Unis Carmerman Keaton Fox Theatre York City Hall Chinatown New York Yankee Stadium Newport Marceline Day Jimmy Walker

Poultry Show Attendance and Local Visits Reported

L. Stan nard and Mr and Mrs attended the Fairfield poultry show. R S Woodford and son returned from Thayer Missouri Friday. Mr and Mrs Maxy entertained relatives Wednesday. W T Maakesteat Mahaska county agent visited Tuesday. Mrs M roll of Pieryon Iowa and Westen D of Rushsil t returned home. county road grading smoothed the road after snow. The sun scooped snow off the road to Peterson and son Cat.

Clay Rushsilt Relativ Peterson and Son Cat

West Chester Sled Day Prompts Memory Lane

Fragmentary recollection of a Saturday in West Chester where a father takes a child sledding to a river hillside, returning home as darkness falls with tales of whiskey and stubborn cheer. The text evokes nostalgia for simpler winters and rural routines.

Chester

Winter Weather and Moonlight Reflections in a Rural Letter

A fragmented message recalls a harsh winter Saturday with drifting snow and slow mail delivery, noting old signposts and the enduring moon seen over both shoulders. The writer muses on white Christmas legends, local life, and a neighbor’s attic renovation amid the season's chill.

Mike

Columbus Junction Dedication Event Noted by Local Panel

The Columbus Junction correspondent describes the fortieth anniversary of the Methodist church dedication with a close program of addresses. Mentions Mrs. CA McCormack and sister in Chicago, Marry Stothers at Prd V, and local individuals including Pat McGivney, Louis Warner, Gabriel, and Mable Min amid a snow storm affecting officers of the Roy project.

Columbus Junction Jus Methodist Claveh CA. McCormaick Roy May Parmalee Chicago Stothers Nica Engineering Prd Owen Pat McGivney Aoe Louis Warner Tibet

Local Notes From Havant Area Incomplete OCR

Fragmentary community brief recounts visits and chores among Havant and neighboring households. Mentions Mrs Walter Gardner, Velma, Mr Bievelberwer near Noble, and caring for a new baby with several local residents cited among visitors and acquaintances. A closing out sale is announced for Dale Darbyshire and a farm rental at Chris Distmer.

Havant S- Roward Edgar Washington Will Velma Walter Gardner Ark Tucker Peumonia Rin Westen John Simmerins Meg Warren Parraw Ainsworth Dale Darbyshire J Johm Weerman Bievelberwer Noble Herre Achoo Carp West Chester Chris Distmer Mrs. Willstafford Kirksville Harry Bishop Kansas City Wearbyshire

Christmas Wishes and Snowy Tales From Highland

Highland Corres ILAND sends belated season greetings and notes the year’s end. Mrs Wollrab and family welcome a new baby Clarice Loren. local visits to Wilbur Chalupa’s home and Chicago relatives mentioned. Snowy roads, sick families, and heavy snow depths reshape daily life as residents cope with the weather and busy households.

Beth Chica Wollenber Donald Steele Delbert Hramtidta William

West Chester J D Dayton Correspondent reminiscences band memories

The writer recalls a Des Moines Resistor tale, old friends from Washington, and a Hickland Town band era. He mentions Mrs Davis, Henry Shields daughter, Cary Celest sn old band master, Corrett as director, and Chat Ford’s wedding, noting past winters and a wish for a snowy, colder season before June.

West Che Des Moines Facor Tani Georse Lamtes Tenchert Cary Cele Corrett Aera Fem Henry Shields Wwe California Herev Ford Chat Ford

Cure for Plant Disease Using Manganese Injections

A plant disease affecting certain svile plants is claimed to be curable with hy mic injections of manganese solution and with the use of manganese-containing fertilizers, according to the provided text.

Fatin

Early Marriage Ceremony Attributed to King De f Athens 1556

A historical note records a marriage ceremony attributed to King De f Athens in the year 1556 T. C. The fragment notes the event as an instance of formal marriage by ceremony in this period.

Def Athens

The Lovely Lady Love Story at Delfield

Guy Holding falls for Miss Angell after meeting Madge Meredith at the Wena club in Delfield. He courts Angell, hidden hopes rise, and after a night with a theater party, he confesses to his mother and begs her blessing. Six weeks later Madge returns with a ring, and Mrs Holding approves as Guy plans marriage.

Meredith Chiea Guy Miss Angell Mother Delfield Marge Gay Molding Madge Mateo Meredith Wight Hertie Betty Calla Holding Maze Sai Marige Tha Maule Soma Beauty Institute Mat Latyenin Marie Mrs. Helding Madge Meredith Mrs. Holding Ding

Steel Industry Roots in Old Massachusetts

A fragmented account traces early steel industry development along the Saukus river in Massachusetts, noting iron works in Lynn vicinity and ties to Pittsburgh and Garyana. The text mentions a 19th century era of iron casting and public library preservation of a descendant narrative, highlighting early industrial activity and local memory.

Thiv Steel Pittsburgh Garyana Ameren Saukus M. Ye Company Cinemikers Xe Tron Works Manta Industries Wee America Phanuas Hudson Byt Hobs Lane Irene Thomas Dred Lynn

Pointed Suggestion Anger Eats Adling Senting to Program

Fragmented text shows a pastor scolding attendees for failing to attend a church program. It mentions bind papers and discussions about pews and organizing time for a discussion on wind. The source is unclear and cryptic.

Adling Senting Elattekter Ctiute Herald

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