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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1927

Page

4

Dan Steck Recants Charges Against Brookhart

The piece notes Senator Dan F Steck recanted accusations against Senator Smith W Brookhart after failing to supply proof The column compares Steck's recantation to banker Frank Vanderlip who paid damages after accusing Harding paper sellers without evidence It argues such charges prove Cary of unfounded claims against public men remain unreliable

Dan F. Steck Smith W. Brookhart Frank Vanderlip New York Harding Marion Ohio Vanderlip Steck Dan Brook

Fighting Tactics Comment on Aggression

A brief remark notes that such fighting tactics do not advance the aggressor, suggesting limited effectiveness and urging restraint.

Bred in Old Kentucky at Fox Miss shows Viola Dana in racing drama

The film Bred in Old Kentucky stars Viola Dana in a spirited Irish lass tale centered on a single race horse fortune. Eddie Dillon directs with a cast including Jerry Miley Jed Proty Josephine Crowell James Mason and Roy Laidlaw. The racing sequences are praised for accuracy and entertainment value.

Old Kentucky Viola Dana Fox Miss Dana Miss Dana Jerry Miley Jed Prouty Josephine Crowell James Mason Roy Laidlaw Eddie Dillon

Chaplin Films Banned Indefinitely by City Mayor

Quebec city authorities ban Charlie Chaplin films indefinitely after Mayor Martin cites disapproval of marital infidelity stories involving Chaplin and his wife. Morals of the community are cited as the reason for prohibiting screenings.

Quebec Charlie Chaplin Martin Chaplin

Des Moines Merger Unites Younker and Harris Emery Stores

In Des Moines Iowa Norman Wildhinski president of Younkers announces merger of Younker Brothers Inc and Harris Emery Company, two large department stores, effective January 18. The casual text includes jokes and reader notes prior to the official business news.

Des Moines Younker Brothers Inc Harris Emery Company Norman Wildhinski Younkers

Four in Howard Kruger Household Affected by Gas

Four persons in the household of Howard Kruger two miles west of Mason City were overcome by gas in a incident reported by the Associated Press. Fire and rescue crews responded to the rural dwelling and assisted the victims.

Mason City Jan Howard Kruger

It's A Lucky Thing His Face Was Clean

In Fredericksburg Iowa on Aug 11 KE Russell injured his ankle with a pick while moving dirt. He will be on crutches due to the strike.

Waterloo Fredericksburg Iowa Russell

Keller Joke Sparks Office Banter

The fragment shows a quip about Ralph Keller with a punchline about commission. John asks Bill why he is down and Bill replies not dieting but on commission, reflecting light political or workplace humor of the era.

Humorous Snippets and Odd Dialogues From A City Page

A collage of jokes and witticisms airs from a local page. Quips about editors, prices, lights in the dark, and a playful umbrella query pepper the column. A punny note from a druggist closes the snippet.

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