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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
7
Nearly 16 000 ghost chasers spent an all night vigil at Greenlawn cemetery in West Long Branch New Jersey waiting for a ghostly wraith. They enjoyed a few thrills but ended the night without sighting any specters.
A Battle Creek physician claims constipation causes great misery and promotes Rexall Orderlie tablets as a natural relief. The tablet supposedly softens dry waste and flushes the colon with water, yielding a gentle movement without increasing dosage. Take one at night. expect relief by next day. 24 for 25c at Rexall Drug Store. Sherman Bros.
Report of a Sunday cemetery sighting where a hovering phantom chased a passerby. Nightly crowds gather as apparitions are repeatedly observed. police seal the grounds after tombstones are knocked over. A midnight lantern flash and rising forms emerge from shadowed graves as officers investigate.
The crowd fled in fear after stones and a fence collapse while a photographer remained. Police Chief G. Robert Hoyt explained the incident to onlookers, naming Bologna as the ghostly cause before the crowd returned and waited.
Paris reports that France and Italy agreed to halt laying down new naval vessels until December 31 in a bid to restart talks on naval limitations. The discussions started between Briand and Girandi at Geneva but stalled after Mussolini's bellicose speeches during his provincial tour.
Fire broke out in the basement of the Shenandoah post office around 1 a.m. and burned for two hours. Nearly all incoming parcel post for Shenandoah residents was destroyed, with damage estimated at 3000 dollars. Postmaster Harry Day could not determine the cause. business would proceed as usual in the damaged building.
Alexander Legge, chairman of the Farm Board, announced that curtailment of southwest wheat production is assured to support the board program. He noted favorable market conditions and support from agricultural leaders, Oklahoma, Kansas, and farm groups backing the plan. Legge visits Fargo, ND, as he says benefits will appear once agriculture stabilizes. He said no further wheat purchases are planned.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church schedules a picnic supper Friday at 6:30 at Mrs. F. A. Heinzman’s home. Attendees meet at the church at 3:30 for rides to the meeting and men will join for the 6:30 meal.
An early 20th century classified ad listing Tucker and Eicher repair and wrecking service with tires Chevrolet Agency on West Washington Street near the square. Includes phone 230 and references to related insurance, plumbing, heating, and beauty shop services and contact notices.
Montreal July 17 Conservatives press a high tariff to counter Hawley Smoot, aiming to topple Liberal government in the July 28 elections. Led by R B Bennett the party argues tariffs aid dominion industry while Liberals back countervailing levies. Ontario data show Liberals 119 seats to Conservatives 89.
FE EF Cline of the Washington International Company said four new combines were delivered this week and are now in operation. Three work near Washington, and the fourth, owned by Henry Koenig, operates near Riverside. Owners include Livingstone, Dougherty & Scranton, L. W. Turnipseed, and Lloyd Stout, with three being No 20 8 ft models and one a 10 ft motor-driven machine.
In Peoria Illinois on July 17, Joe Bugnek prepared for sleep when Arthur Arbuckle drove to No 140 Eaton Street and crashed into Bugnek's bedroom wall. Bugnek filed a complaint seeking action over the disturbance.
Los Angeles July 17 Zane Grey famed western writer is charged with plagiarism in a federal suit for damages up to half a million dollars. Charles A. Maddux claims Grey’s Thundering Herd copied The Border and the Buffalo published in 1907. Maddux obtained rights to the latter from John R. Cook’s widow.
A quick home remedy promises corn removal through three or four 15 minute foot soaks over several nights. The targeted treatment claims to melt away calluses and hard skin on toes and heels, leaving feet stronger and more comfortable. Available at Lemmon’s Pharmacy and other druggists as a safe, sure method.
The Woman’s Missionary Society of the U P church will conduct an all day Mission Study class in the church on Friday at 10 A M. Each member is asked to bring her own dish and a dish to pass. Location: 12813.
A classic advertisement touts Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for children. It claims to ease colic and soothe cries, aid digestion with gentle laxative effects, and prevent clogged systems during colds and illnesses, urging purchase at drugstores with the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher.
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