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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1937

Page

5

Trailways opens new Omaha depot in modern facility

The Burlington Trailways opens a large 24 hour depot at hth and Douglas in Omaha marking seven years of operation. Officials including P F Petersen and H W Stewart presided with speakers from the Woodmen of the World and city police. The modernized building cost about 35000 dollars and features waiting rooms rest rooms baggage checks lunch room and a two day public speaker system.

Omaha Neb United States Burlington Transportation Company Hth Douglas Streets WOW Omaha P. Ff. Petersen Omaha Chamber of Commerce H. W. Stewart Chicago Burlington Trailways System de Emmett Bradshaw Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Company Richard Jepson William Tanzer Chicegzo Frank DD. Hite The Burlington C. T. Woodworth Purlington Tralays Coastoeroast National Trailways Giem Theast Kansas City City Denver Cheyenne

Billings Salt Lake City Los Angeles and San Francisco

Four cities listed include Billings Salt Lake City Los Angeles and San Francisco in the readable OCR fragment. The short note preserves a geographic sequence likely tied to a route, event, or listings. Further readable context is needed to determine specific actions or outcomes.

Billings Salt Lake City Los Angeles San Francisco

Soybean Cultivation Traced to Ancient China

Department of Agriculture officials note ancient Chinese literature shows soybeans were widely cultivated as food for centuries before written records. The finding highlights long standing agricultural use of soybeans prior to documentation.

Department of Agriculture

New Dance Craze Valparaso Tops at Fox Theater

A Buddy Rogers film at the Fox Theater this Wednesday and Thursday showcases the Valparaso, a tango-rhumba specialty that captivates audiences. June Hart and Jack Holland perform, with Buddy Rogers leading his band in a lively screen presentation.

Fox Theater June Hart Jack Holland Buddy

Meeting of Boy Scout Troop 33 and Barn Dance Frolic

The Troop 33 meeting featured a dance band rivalry with boys and girls led by June Clyde. Charles Mayo’s patrol won a prize and the troop received a flag. They discussed tests before the next Court of Honor and planned a Des Moines trip with free admission for scouts.

Buddy Pretty June Clyde Charles Mayo Des Moines

Red Cross Seeks 4 Million Public Subscription

The American Red Cross called for a 4 million dollar public subscription to aid flood victims in the Ohio Mississippi region, doubling its prior estimate. Admiral Cary T. Grayson noted the relief effort and fundraising push.

Washington American Red Cross Ohio-Mississippi Cary T. Grayson

Red Cross Chairman Calls for Large Flood Relief Funds

Grayson stated the Red Cross wired all divisions to double their quotas from 2 million to 4 million. The organization has already allotted 1 million of its funds for flood disaster work, with 4 million additional needed, potentially totaling 5 million. He warned that as much as 65 million may be required.

Red Cross Grayson

Nervous system lesson on acetyl chlorine chemical action

A historic explanation states every thought triggering nerve movements causes an infinitesimal release of a chemical named acetyl chlorine. The description links mental effort to a chemical process in muscles.

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