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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

5

Murder at Eagles Nest by Winifred Van DuZ

Bhima Martin known as Bim, a young reporter, helps fiancé Walter Vance solve a murder at Eagle's Nest home of Emily Hardy. The Baroness von Wiese is found dead after a party. a maid’s testimony ties the Baroness to a hidden affair and a missing jewelry case. Blood on the dressing room hints at foul play as investigators probe locked rooms and a balcony route. The diamond necklace, rubies, and pearls vanish, with clues pointing to a possible intruder and secrets among the guests. To Be Continued Tomorrow.

Eagle's Nest Emily Hardy Baroness von Wiese Bhima Martin Bim Walter Vance Mary Frost Mary Ted Emily Walter William Jane Reynolds Imogene Madame

Cleaning Floor Advice From A Careful Home Guide

The guide warns against using water on waxed floors and notes that softening wax with oil is inappropriate. It recommends using gasoline for cleaning when the floor needs cleaning and cautions that water should not be used on waxed surfaces.

Dayton Grove Notes Visit and Obituaries in January

Mr and Mrs Will Embree visited relatives in Keota last Sunday. The community mourns John Oldfield and Mrs Oldfield who died recently with services in Washington and burial in Missouri. Mrs Carr and Stover funeral in Wellman. Stover died at Iowa City hospital. Pythian Sisters party at Mrs Hoover von West Chester with Mrs Embree Wymore Beatty and Bruce Moore attending. pleasant social hour with refreshments.

Dayton Grove Will Embree Keota Bruce Moore Disherry Embree Wymore Gertrude Beatty Hoover von Weat Chester

Looking Ahead to Old Men in Industry

A Louisville Courier Journal note argues young workers should back benevolent efforts to secure jobs for older men. The piece emphasizes long term benefits to aging workers as they advance in industry and society.

Louisville Courier- Journal

Earthquake Damage in Mexico Left Dozens Dead

A catastrophic Mexican earthquake left many homes destroyed and churches damaged. Rescue workers and authorities searched collapsed structures for survivors as families faced devastation, with children among the victims and officials urging aid and safety measures.

Aerial farce as Patricia elopes with Ken in disguise

Kenneth Barrows conceives a plan to abduct Patricia Allen using a piloted swap. Aunt Julia seizes the chance to ride away in disguise, restoring order as Ken reveals the mix up and vows to marry Patricia away from prying eyes.

Julia Roger Drake Bin Patricia Allen Ken New York Patty Wen Lakeview Inn Ind Warrenville Aunt Julia Kein Earth Patricia Kenneth Joonty Pat

Death Unknown to Amoebae Amnebae

A playful note on amoebae describing their asexual reproduction by fission and endless growth, stating they never die and each organism divides into two when fully grown, continuing to live and feed.

Duckpond

Caution Urges Facing Real Evils Over Imagined Fears

A call to prioritize confronting actual dangers over imagined threats. Officials warn against fear-driven decisions and emphasize practical responses to genuine challenges in public safety and civic life.

Bees Cause Car Accidents and Sweet Seats, Says TBosion Herald

The TBosion Herald notes dangers from bees entering vehicles causing minor accidents and odd honey-stained seats, illustrating quirky perils of summer travel and the unexpected in daily life.

Tbosion Herald

Stralingtown School Declamatory Contest Entries and Awards

Stralingtown School reports declamatory contest entries for Mildred Rich Marion Swan Myrtle Freyenberger Max Liechty Kathryn Widmer Verdella Widmer Edward Freyenberger and lists A grades in History Reading Arithmetic Spelling Geography and more. Attendance prizes and health ball awards are noted with other district notices and upcoming changes for spring.

Mildred Rich Marion Swan Myrtle Freyenberger Max Liechty Kathryn Widmer Verdella Widmer Edward Freyenberger Robert Freyenberger Marvin Widmer Aletha Widmer Marian Swan Delmer Widmer Kathryn Marion Township Vernon Prey Gilbert Alliman Orlin Frey Glen Graber Ethel Roth Frances Rich Grace Witting Edith Rich Marguerite “Roth Gerald Nebet Irene Ruth Edna Ralph Resehly Mildred Prince Eiehes School Grace Witing Hlarold Wenger Barbara Wen Wenger Mabel Wenger Gilbert Wenger Elsie Stalder Gilbert Margaret Wenger Ruth Boshart Arthur

Newlywed Bosharts and Wengers Move Into District

The note announces the arrival of J. Bosharts and the Wengers as a newly married couple moving into the district while expressing a wish to welcome newcomers and bid farewell to departing residents.

Bosharts Wengers Elmer Roths

Proud Beast Admiral Von Tromp defeats fleets with broom symbol

Admiral Von Tromp defeats the Spanish fleet and then the English. He places a broom on his masthead to signify sweeping the English from the sea.

von Tromp

Set Fashion in Gardening William Kent Pioneered Natural Landscape

William Kent, born 1685 and died 1748, English painter and architect, was dubbed the father of modern gardening by Horace Walpole. He first favored natural landscape forms over artificial or formal designs in gardening.

William Kent Horace Walpole Kent

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