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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1923

Page

5

The Sphinx Adventure At Jervaulx Abbey

Aimee Lambe plots with Georgina to impersonate her at Jervaulx Abbey while Billy Spencer, an American rider, helps recover emeralds stolen in a burglary. Inspector Panke questions Billy as the Lambe emeralds saga unfolds with a cave hideout and a daring ride on the Sphinx motorcycle.

Lay “Ythea Lambe Jervaulx Abbey Alexander Lambe Aimee Vincent Synape Tir Billy Georgna Alexander Mily Emeralda Henriz Dervaulx Alimee Almer Ivy Cottage Hilly Jervaulx Erythea

Clean wholesome drama and Uncle Tom's Cabin on stage

A lively critique contrasts timeless clean plays like Lightnin and Camille with the enduring Uncle Tom's Cabin. The author notes shifts in performance, praising Lightnin for its decorous content while condemning modern attractors as vulgar and sensational.

Eva Tom Josh Camille Clara Morris New York Ormory Chicago Stowe Uncle Tom’s Cabin Dane Dows Georgia Rick

Lady Frythea Offers Billy Chauffeur Job in Drama

Inspector Panke interviews Billy then Lady Erythea offers a four pound weekly chauffeur position with accommodation. Billy eagerly accepts after a humorous hesitation, though cautions are offered about past dishonesty and maid servant entanglements. He plans to start this afternoon, with a day or two of rest after a strenuous night. to be continued.

Pilly Lght Panke Erythea Ie¢ Kotty Billy Lally Erythea Vanke Lam Inspector Vanke Mr. Lambe Inspector Panke Frythea Alexander Lambe Coughout

At Their Best Quote Featured in Classic Maxim

An excerpt quotes Jean Paul asserting nations and men shine when joyful, claiming merit and heaven come with happiness. The aphorism reflects a humanist perspective on virtue linked to collective well being.

Jean Paul

Who Are My Parents at Fox Theatre Two Days

Edgar Guest praises the home making quality of life in a national magazine. The Fox Theatre presents the William Fox photoplay Who Are My Parents a two day engagement starting Monday featuring a tale of a child’s trials and a married couple finding happiness through two youngsters with a dramatic twist and a crashing climax. The film stars Roger Lytton Peggy Shaw Florence Billings Ernest Hilliard and others under director J Searle Dawley.

William Fox Fox Theatre J. Searle Dawley Roger Lytton Peggy Shaw Florence Billings Ernest Hilliard Robert Agnew Adelaide Vinnce Niles Welch Marie Reichardt Florence Haas Jimmy Lapsiey

Local notices from Wilsons Arch Best Oxfords and visits

Mrs Jerome Williams and son Hoyt of Moline visit her parents Mr and Mrs J W Warner. Mrs Dee C Kilgore returns to Brighton after a visit with her mother Mrs H F Sampson. Mr and Mrs C G Schmoeller travel to Bloomfield to see Mr and Mrs Gaylord Joo. Alton Custer writing home from the Mexican border. Dr YP L Etter osteopath. Mrs Henry Ibendale of Keota visits here and with Mr and Mrs Dave Riley in Brighton before returning home. Hammer mill Bond Stationery and Rug weaving ads appear.

Jerome Williams Hoyt of Moline J. W. Warner Dee C. Kilgore Brighton H. F. Sampson Henry Ibendale Keota Robert Jacobs Dave Riley

Pets Named In Class Memory Test

Sylvia recalled that Jack and Mil were her class pets after the teacher asked students to identify who Jack and Jim were and Sylvia answered Our dogs.

Sylvia Jack Mil Jim

Weather radio expands forecasts reach to farmers aviators and ships

The Weather Bureau notes radiotelephony and broadcasting lifted rural weather access. Since 1922 daily forecasts and frost warnings reach 12 stations in 7 states, expanding to marine and aviation services with Goats Island and Great Lakes broadcasts.

United States Gulf of Mexico Great Lakes Palm Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Navigation Department of Commerce Washington Chicago Naval Arlington Va Weather Bureau of Plans San Francisco S¢Marine Goat Island Tatoosh Island Wash North Head Eureka Calif San Pedro Dutch Harbor Alaska Alpena Mich Buffalo N. Y Ill Cleveland Ohio Duluth Svveral Werther Bureau French Meteorological Service Philippines Japan France Europe Eiffel United States Weather Bureau Amundsen Seattle United States Signal Corps Nome

Women and homes versus clubs and parental roles in society

A satirical reflection on marriage and parenting contrasts wives’ home duties with club life. It jokes about husbands, children, and social expectations, citing Nora Bayes and Darwinism to critique domestic roles and parental knowledge.

Whittaker and Shelangousli Visit Excelsior Springs

J. L. Whittaker is spending a week or two at Excelsior Springs Missouri. Leo Shelangousli is also there.

J. L. Whittaker Excelsior Springs Leo Shelangousli

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