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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
4
The fragment claims the crew remained missing for over a month with most likely lost at sea after drifting on ice in the Arctic. It notes extensive involvement by twelve steamers fifteen hundred men and thirteen airplanes in the search and rescue operation.
A long miscellany discusses misused words and mispronunciations, then shifts to Roald Amundsen and Italian polar rescue attempts. It laments Nobile's flight, notes disarray among rescue crews, and reflects on the deadly toll with reverence for brave explorers and the harsh Arctic realities.
Richard Dix stars in a farce comedy about a man who cannot get rid of a large sum of money he does not feel entitled to. Adapted from Owen Davis stage play, the film follows a young American swept into humorous trouble over ill gotten funds.
The piece recalls mishaps from a Fourth of July celebration. Ralph Pratt flags in the rain suffers muddy shirt and hat as his flag slips into a sidewalk socket. John the elevator mechanic and friends prank drivers with a cap gun until steering trouble and a blown tire occur. A paper balloon fails when a tree blocks its ascent, ending a safe and sane holiday.
A string of Sunday and Friday visits are recorded with neighbors and relatives gathering at various homes including Jake Richenbergers Arthur Conrad's and the Albert Manning home. Otto Stalder works for Will Kauffman while families like Beese Stalder Riche and Vansant Manning Lauerners appear in social rounds. A brief plot summary notes a bank holdup theme where honesty unfolds into humor.
Local residents and visitors travel from Fairfield Keota Washington and beyond for Fourth of July visits. Several names appear including Mrs Gene Crain Kathryn Ropers Mrs J Carris L Leta and Hannah Drish plus in town guests Vera Erwin and Carol Forgey among others. Numerous trips from Fairfield Keota Columbus Junction Brighton Muscatine Cedar Falls and Chicago noted as people visit relatives and attend events.
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