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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1930

Page

3

Tree sitting fad grows with youth nationwide in Chicago July report

Chicago dispatch notes the tree sitting fad expanding as dozens of youths in many states endure hours aloft. Beginners find it fun while veterans face fatigue and parental concerns. Competitors like Billy Kearney fear spankings on descent as wind and pebbles threaten safety and sleep is difficult with observers.

Chicago Cain Famip Somer Kearney Kensay City Billy Ray Sanders Herbert Ham, Jr United Press Ray Herber Evis Herbert

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Proclaimed World’s Favorite Laxative

In 1875 a devoted family doctor sought gentler purgatives for sensitive bowels. His trusted remedy, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, grew into a widely used laxative noted for its gentle, effective relief. Drugstores carry the original formula.

Ote Wells Caldwell

Florodora Girl at Fox Theatre Stars Marion Davies

Marion Davies portrays Florodora in a Technicolor romance at the Fox Theatre. The film, shot from an unusual 21 story setting, evokes the vivid era with lavish costumes and a large cast including Lawrence Gray and Walter Catlett.

Marion Davies Stans Carer OL Tlorodora Mario Ing Fox Theatre Gene Markey Florodora Miss Davies

King of Jazz at Graham Theatre Opens This Week

Universal mega show King of Jazz starring Paul Whiteman arrives at the Graham Theatre for a four day engagement starting Wednesday. The all singing all dancing technicolor revue promises the most spectacular musical extravaganza yet staged.

INAZ Pail Whiteman Graham Theatre King of Jazz

Fragmented OCR leads to brief film note with names

A partial OCR fragment references a Technicolor film and musicians with names Laura Hayes Billy Kent and Charles Irwin among others. The readable bit hints at a celebrated production showcasing music throughout.

Laura Hayes Billy Kent Charles Irwin

Noted Specialist Coming Thursday

Dr A W Clow an osteopath announces Dr Abot McCowan a prominent rectal specialist from Chicago will be at Clow office Thursday for examinations and consultations. McCowan has fifteen years pelvic and rectal focus and is praised by medical peers. Burial was in Oak Ridge cemetery.

A. W. Clow Ian Abot McCowan Chicago Clow Bath Wath McCowan Baley W. J Pieper Wil Rei Will Ryhtning Joe Hartnell George Kiet Oak Ridge, Cemetery

Thanking neighbors for flowers in memory of wife and mother

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for flowers and kind nessers and support during the illness and death of our wife and mother C eight Raker and Clifford

Ansing Raker Clifford

Dog raids in Carston district kill 75 cattle in Greece

Law enforcement measures fail to curb dog raids on southern Athenia herds. Readily verified reports indicate 75 cattle killed in the Carston district amid ongoing investigations and partial checks.

Li Hbridge Alte Athenia Carston

Konjola praised by Mrs. Maria Dougale in Des Moines

Mrs. Maria Dougale of 2508 Lyon Street Des Moines declares Konjola relieved her long stomach trouble neuritis and swollen fingers. She says after ten years of suffering Konsola banished her ailments quickly and she now feels like a new person. The medicine is sold by multiple druggists in Washington Wellman Riverside and surrounding towns.

Maria Dougall Lyon Stredt Des Moines Konsola Geo. J. Mean Hel Washington J. J. Ward Wellman W. J. Wilkinson Riverside Phillips & Hebner Y Rickers Weklons Sherman Bree J. E. Lemmon

Pioneer Texas Cattleman Whitsel Dies After Illness

William Isaac Whitsel, a famed Panhandle rancher and pioneer born in 1862 at Havre Washington, died at his home in Canadian after months of illness. He built Whitsel Ranch near Patch Creek, owned 7000 head of cattle, and helped found the Southwest National Bank. He emigrated from Kansas to Texas, married Mary Riley in 1910, and left a lasting legacy among ranchers and neighbors.

Folip Putiaa Hemphill Cottatys Texas Emadian Record W. L. Whitsel Washington Whitsel Havre Jobo Wade Kansas Caradon Pankandie Wre Towa Hiv Ife William Isaac Whitsel Washington County Isaac Whitsel Medicine Lodge Broad Plains John Powers Greers County Ochiltree Mae's Creek New Mexico Panhandle Dodge City Southwest National Bank First State Bank Miam Xas Mary Bete Riley Caricom Whit

Sunshine Community Club Meeting Set for July 16

The Sunshine Community club will meet with Mrs. Joe Klephenstein on Wednesday, July 16. Local residents are invited to bring their favorite runner recipe to share. Meeting details and contact information provided.

Sunshine Community Selub Joe. Klephentein

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