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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1929

Page

5

Armed Guards Ride on Milk Trucks in Chicago Milk War

Armed guards ride with milk trucks entering Chicago as violence grows in the citys milk war. More than 50,000 pounds of milk from northern Illinois and Wisconsin were dumped by striking dairy pickets last week. Strikers extended their cordon into Indiana as dairy workers vote to resist price demands and recognition. The supply to the city has not yet been seriously affected, with three leading companies handling about two thirds of the milk.

Chicago Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Tha Ely

Tanlac Digestive Tonic Claims Health Boost For Stomach Ailments

An advertisement extols Tanlac as a remedy for stomach troubles causing fatigue and dizziness. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Maud Jennings of 122 W Lith St Janet, noting weight gain and renewed strength after eight years of discomfort. The copy claims Tanlac improves digestion, appetite, sleep, and vigor, costing less than two cents per dose with a money back guarantee.

Taniac Maud Jennings W. Lith St Janet Taniae

Milk Strike Seeks Farmers Rights To Organize

Report notes ample milk supplies yet a strike persists in southern areas from junctions in Wisconsin to Michigan. Pure Milk Association officials and field managers argue the action targets recognition of farmers’ organizing rights, not just an 85 cent price rise.

Walside Ompany Ser Pure Milk Association Juncasile Wis Michi Dolrery To Geyer Milk Trust

Missouri Farmers Join Panther Hunt in Coon Creek

In Aurora Missouri villagers hunted a gigantic panther blamed for terrorizing Jenkins area. For a week hunters pursued the beast after it reportedly bit off a dog’s head, turning on the dog and vanishing into the countryside with several pursuers on its trail.

Missouri Aurora Coon Creek Jenkins al Dale Jim Zinn

Impeachment of Superior Judge Hardy Postponed

Action to impeach Los Angeles Superior Judge Carlos S. Hardy for accepting a 2500 dollar fee from Aimee Semple McPherson has been postponed while a special house committee investigates the matter.

Sacrame Carlos S. Hardy Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson House

Untitled notice about surgical need and trains

No coherent article facts readable. The fragment mentions surgical need and trains but provides no concrete events, entities, dates, or locations to summarize meaningfully.

Bandit Son of Poor Water Carrier New Afghanistan Rule

London dispatch reports Habibatla Khan, formerly Sakon, crowned ruler of Kabul after a month of revolution that toppled Amanullah. He wears the crown as Amanullah’s brother Inayatullah fled, while Sakoa and tribal leaders expected to govern Kandahar and Kebali districts under a two-principality peace scheme.

Bandit Afghanistan London U.P Afkhan Habibatla Khan Ha Sakon Sabul Hagibula Atavus Bacha Sakoa Tnayatullah Kabul Kandarhar Amanullah Kandahar Frontier District Eaders Kebali

Four men held after double murder in Ravenna feud

Four men were arrested in Ravenna over the killing of Pete Gallo and Lena Gallo last night. Sheriff J R Perry said the slayings ended a feud within a tri county bootlegging ring over price cutting. The two killer gunmen entered the Gullo home posing as friends after shaking hands, then opened fire. Gullo died on the spot and his wife died later. An employee, Jovenh o Roneato, escaped through a doorway as gunfire targeted him.

Ravenna Pete Gallo Lena Tri-County J. R. Perry Gullo Hullo Jovenho Roneato

Rescues Roommate From Death By Gas

Des Moines report tells how William Bishop, 25, owed his life to Lee Willis, 58, who, overcome by gas, crawled to call for help after they accidentally opened a gas jet while preparing food. Willis smelled gas, collapsed, but managed to reach stairs and summon aid for Bishop.

Des Moines William Bishop Lee Willis Sto Bishop Downs Willis Rolle

Ainsworth R. 3 Sick With Flu Family Update

AINSWORTH R. 3 reports Mrs. Earl White and her son have been quite sick with the flu but are better at this writing. T. L. will put up the Wednesday, and Mrs. Clark Wood spent Wednesday working on the home front.

Ainsworth Earl White and Son Clark Wood

Castoria Ad Claims Gentle Sleep For Babies

An ad promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a safe, natural remedy to soothe crying babies and help them sleep quickly. It contends the product eases fussiness and treats issues like constipation and colds, with the Chas. H. Fletcher signature guaranteeing authenticity.

Fletcher Chas. H. Fletcher

Automobile Collides With Airplane on California Highway

On a California highway a car collided with an airplane blocking traffic. The incident involved a vehicle and an aircraft amid unclear surrounding details and no serious injuries reported. Authorities investigated the scene as crews cleared debris and restored passage.

California

Wan Ads and More At Crawfordsville Socials

Wan Ads notes a busy period with visits among local families including Mr and Mrs Harold and daughter Betty at the Colthurst home. Hiram Baker and son Raymond in Crawfordsville. Mrs TH Wil and others visiting Muscatine. Duncan assisting at work. Mrs Sam Sties from Crawfordsville staying with her parents. Dr Lease called to see Mrs Earl White. Leo Baker returning to Washing.

Will Lee Philip Gerdes Muscatine Duncan Stephens Sam Sties Crawfordsville Jim Stewart Lease Earl White Leo Baker

Lodges Schedule and Shrine Meetings Listed

Lodges Washington Chapter No 89 holds regular meetings on the second Thursday night. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds regular meetings on the third Tuesday at the Masonic Temple. Mrs L A Jones and Sarah H Walker named as officers. secretary Pearlne Bickford. Train timetable notes westbound arrivals and departures with local freight and passenger services, agent H W Russell listed.

Pearl Bickford Kennedy W. M. II Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple L. A. Jones Sarah H. Walker Worthy Serive

Des Moines Lawmakers Face Higher Costs for Cuspidors

In Des Moines on January 21, a debate notes expenses for public house fittings as the forty-third general assembly convenes. Legislators shift from paper to steel cuspidors, with maintenance priced at about 100 dollars monthly per unit and a projected total near 750 dollars more than prior sessions.

Des Moines General Assembly

Catherine Hull Named Honor Student at Iowa College

The University of Iowa liberal arts honor roll for the end semester lists Catherine J Hull with a B average or higher. Hull, daughter of Dr and Mrs Hull of Washington, appears among fresh and sophomore students named for academic achievement.

Jowa Cfpy Dan University of Iowa College of Miberal Arts Hull Ht "Hull Washington

Freshmen The Excellent Colorship Record Note

One hundred seventy nine men and women made that excellent colorship record. Of the ninety freshmen, the number is evenly distributed.

Fragmentary race tally in sophomore class

A partial line reads forty-seven women and two men among sophomores, indicating a gender distribution count that is incomplete and lacks full context or naming.

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