Journal's Weekly News Review highlights 1920s events in town and state
A compact Saturday page summarizes a week of incidents from Shenandoah to Des Moines and Washington, noting Prohibition debates, a dedication at Devil's Backbone state park, July Fourth injuries, gasoline tax changes, and political campaigns. It links local notices, accidents, and civic actions with national context in a period voice.
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Devil’s Backbone State Park
J. H. Painmell
Town
State Colleg
Shenandoah
Des Moines
Washington County
Ball Park
Letts
Washington
Joseph Jaboriisky
Frank Vochoska
Arly Gat
Jolson in mammy musical set at Fox theaters
A review of upcoming Fox and Graham Theatre offerings notes Jolson in Mammy and a string of talked films. It highlights Love interest and wealth crash themes in Caught Short, Dressler and Moran co starring, plus Bancroft in Ladies Love Brutes and Three Live Ghosts at Graham with Astor.
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Marie Dressler
Polly Moran
Mack
M Wil
Polly
Spatiah
Miss Dressler
Graham Theater
George Bancroft
Nan
Graham
Joe Foraiti
Mary Astor
Stanley Fields
Bancroft
Fields
Washington Remembered Tales From 1920s Masonry And Town Events
Washington notes from June to July 1920 recount Masonry gains at Stemlance Zaradethia council No 2, local marriages and divorces, 912 hunting licenses, a civil war veteran death, desertion arrest, and Fourth of July observances. Baseball, parades, and a band concert highlight civic life while a hay barn fire and a neighborhood tagging drive mark the era's incidents.
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Stemlance Zaradethia Council
Twleve Myn
Yani Robinson Elves
Washington
Burlington
William Draper
Brighton
George A. Cook
William Kolosiek
Johnson Barracks
Low Neak
Inshington
Yankee Robinson
Ndishington
Mouses
J. J. Humston
Washington Band
Review of Local Events and Obituaries in Washington
Funeral services were held for Mrs. W. Busby at L. A. Jones funeral home after dying at home on East Washington Street. Survivors include husband and children Harley S. Busby Bessie Busby Harvey E. Busby and Mrs. Vernon Crull of Washington and Mrs. Joseph McConnell of Tacoma Wash. Also a sister Mrs. Fordyce. Sheriff Strable’s election was approved by the county board. A lightning fire destroyed a barn and auto on Henry Berdo’s farm. Washington officials checked alibi in the Emmett Peacock murder case. Cornerstone laid for new Mason City building with local and lodge participation. Robbery probe details and school bid notices occupy several items. weddings include Gwendolen Lang and Tyeothaill Fond’s Washington church nuptials.
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American Legion
Vech'n
Little
Perry
Noonan
Peck
Freshwaters
Drish
Hays
Arnold
Pollock Wallace
Woman's Inter Ehurch
Christian Church
Vawter Angelistic
Aaron Hise
Washin On
Albert Lea
Minn
L.A. Jones Funeral Home
W. Busby
East Washington Street
Busby
Chhildren
Harley S. Busby
Bessie Busby
Harvey E. Busby
Vernon Crull
Washington
Joseph McConnell
Tacoma
Wash
Fordyce
Talking dog tale ends with shy retreat from bakery
A strange talking dog arrives, inspires green dogs to imitate humans. The baker offers a prize for speaking like a person, but the attempt ends in comic failure as the dogs shout and sprint away in dismay when no cat exists, leaving them ashamed and wiser.
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Birst
The Fuzzy Wuzzies Clean Pipe Cleaners Fun
A light amusement piece describes using a package of clean pipe cleaners, a pair of scissors and a paint box to create playful figures and scenes for entertainment. It emphasizes simple crafting activities suitable for children and families.
Strange play with pipe cleaners and talking dogs
A whimsical tale describes children bending pipe cleaners to craft animal figures and a game where players score by guessing which dog will bark or speak first. A baker, butcher, and cheese monger stage scenes with talking dogs, culminating in a wild chase as the dogs pursue rats and other creatures, ending with the dogs disappearing from the street.
United States Citizenship Rulings Highlight Oaths and Arm Defense
A federal circuit court of appeals required two distinguished applicants for U.S. citizenship to complete their naturalization process with the standard oath including bearing arms. The week also saw varied items from births in Indiana to student protests in Uruguay and a series of war era and political notes. The report cites Dr. Harvey W. Wiley's death, wheat harvest activity in the southwest, threats in Pittsburgh, and Congress actions on veterans pensions and appropriations affecting President Hoover. Approximately 17,000 hotels remain for American tourists.
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United States
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
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