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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1930

Page

3

Lord Byron of Broadway at Fox Stars Ethel and Kaley

Metro-Goldwyn Mayer presents Lord Byron of Broadway an all talking musical at the Fox featuring Ethel and Terry from Rio Rita and Charles Kaley from Earl Carrolls Vanities with Marion Shilling Cliff Edwards and Gwen Lee. The film promises laughs thrills and four top song hits including Should I A Bundle of Old Love Letters Only Love is Real and The Woman in the Shoe.

Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Lord Byron Broadway Fox Ethel and Terry Charles Kaley Earl Carroll Marion Shilling Cliff Edwards Gwen Lee Henry Rubin

Jenette MacDonald Rise From Unknown to Star in Love Parade

The article recalls Jenette MacDonald’s rise from unknown chorus girl to leading lady after an advertising description of her red gold hair and sea green eyes. It notes her first film role opposite Maurice Chevalier in The Love Parade and a Paramount contract, while mentioning her early stage work. In a separate note, it describes brides in York facing noise from riveters, prompting steelworkers to adjust shifts at St Bartholomew's to hear the ceremony.

Jenette MacDonald New York Maurice Chevalier Paramount Gamin Graham Theatre

Mrs DH Engleman Endorses Konjola For Digestive Ailments

Mrs DH Engleman of 1220 Bluffs Street Warble reports severe stomach pain bladder disorders and sleepless nights. After seven bottles over seven weeks her digestion strengthens and she gains energy. She cautions Konjola is not a cure all but credits marked improvement from six to eight weeks of systematic use.

DH Jeman Bluff Street Konjola Washington Geo. L. McDaniel Nearloo

David's Clown Hero Saves Kids in Grand Store Fire

In a city department store blaze, David as Pierrot heroically evacuates children, carrying Sally and comforting Monica. He reveals his undercover life to fund his act, while Monica forgives doubts as the crowd cheers the brave clown who saved the youngsters.

Onica David David Watson Gan Ning Monica Isle Monten Sally Montca Montea Daly Pye

Demand for Products of Truck Garden and Field

A Spokane Spokesman-Review excerpt argues Americans became vegetarians by necessity and fashion through vitamins not clubs. It notes rising lettuce intake, winter vegetables, and the shift from meat to plant foods driven by vitamin awareness and "reducing diets" that popularized plant based eating.

Vitamin Shrine Truck Garden Spokane Spokesman-Review

Women Geographers among Society of Women Geographers Members

The Society of Women Geographers grants active status to women who have made distinctive contributions to geographic knowledge through travel. Notable members include Delia Akeley with an African natural history collection bought by Newark Museum, Elizabeth Dickey’s 1927-28 explorations in Brazil and Venezuela, and Ruth Crosby Noble who discovered a frog species named Elentherodactylus Ruthae in her honor.

Women Geographers Society of Women Geographers Delia Akeley Africa Newark Museum Elizabeth Dickey Brazil Venezuela Maipures Rio Orloc Museu of the George Heye Foundation New York Ruth Crosby Noble Elentherodactylus Ruthae Washington Star

Gossip heat on Palm Beach link denied by lord at tea

Lord Charles Leverholt dismissed gossip tying a famous movie star to an eilite at Palm Beach. He said the couple are not engaged and that the young lady has refused him ten times. He compared her stance to Mlle Beaumesnil who refused an admirer with humor.

Palm Beach Charles Leverholt Mlle. Beaumesnil

Forget Enmity in Hunger at Glacier Bread Line

Government hunger line in Glacier National Park drew diverse wildlife to seek food. Weasels, mink, crows, bears, mountain sheep, deer, and other birds and animals gathered, setting aside conflict to obtain sustenance in the Rocky Mountain region.

Glacier National Park Rocky Mountain

Roman Roads in England Monument to Busy Ancient Life

The article notes that England’s Roman roads endure as faint lines or hedges across centuries, surviving as cart tracks or green boundaries despite village growth and market town changes. They stand as quiet monuments to life long before William the Conqueror crossed the Channel.

England William the Conqueror New York Times

Hoover Signs Tariff Bill Today Seeks Quick Effect

The article reports President Hoover signing a tariff bill with immediate effect, stirring Senate debate over expected duty increases on sugar shoes lumber cement bricks wool and hides. Democrats emphasize potential harm to purchasing power and stock markets with figures ranging from 2.8 to 18 or 29 percent. Smoot estimates a $107.9 million annual rise under 1928 sports. Democrats peg closer to a billion. The piece notes uncertainty about food and clothing price impacts and previews a comparative rates table.

Ile Senate Hoover

Senators Find Hidden Change In New Tariff Bill

In Washington June 185 UP a joker was found in the refined sugar duty of the new tariff bill. Senate Finance Chairman Smoot and House Ways and Means Chairman Hawley say the rate would let refined sugar enter at a lower duty than raw sugar, encouraging refineries in Cuba. Hawley notes it is too late to fix this session of Congress.

Washington Smoot Senate Finance Committee Hawley House Ways and Means Lave Cuba Congress

Seven Men Missing After Lake Erie Search

Toledo reports seven men missing after their speed boat from Toledo Yacht Club vanished while racing an excursion steamer near Put-in-Bay Island. Coast guard and local crews searched Lake Erie as a pirate excursion event drew spectators. A boatman later found the vessel with three life preservers and a hat aboard it.

Toledo Toledo Yacht Club Coast Guard Lake Erie Put-in- Bay Island Pelee Island Elks William Miller

Lift Corns Right Out With Radox Foot Bath

England comes the to take out. Use Radox for corns roots and callouses. Dissolve 2 tablespoonfuls in a gallon of hot water and soak feet for 3 or 4 nights to lift out corns. Enjoyable treatment promises relief from burning tired feet and lasting comfort.

England Jemmon

Hold Junction Man in Liquor Charge Centered at Wapello

Martin Taylor proprietor of Heer Garden in Fredonia was jailed in Louisa county on liquor nuisance charges. He waived preliminary hearing before Justice M. Hint at Wapello and was bound over to the grand jury. A sheriff seized a quantity of alcohol. bond set at 500 dollars but not posted.

Columbus Junction Martin Taylor Heer Fredonia Here Louisa County Wapelio M. Hint Wapellc George Oaks Taylor

Mrs Rufus Orr Dies in Colorado Brighton's Loss

Mrs. Rufus Orr aged 8 formerly Leona Colton of this place died Monday at St Luke's hospital Denver after weeks of illness. Born here in 1872 she was the daughter of the late James Colton. Survived by husband Cyril at home four daughters Mrs Jesse Duncan Hoyt Cole Mrs Fila Osbaugh Denver Mrs Jean Morris Milliken Cole and Mrs Dorothy Mummer Casper Wyo a brother Cyril Colton Davenport and two sisters Blair and Mrs C J Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Rufus Orr Brighton Colo Leona Colton St. Luke's Hospital Denver James Colton Cyril Daungers Jesse Duncan Hoyt Cole Fila Osbaugh Jean Morris Milliken Dorothy Mummer Casper Wyo Cyril Colton Davenport Blair C.J

Memorial Edition Marks Sioux City Tribune Fifty Years

Sioux City Tribune published a memorial edition noting fifty years since John C Kelly began the paper. Tributes from associates of the publisher who died in 1921 blended with messages to John H and one H Kelly, sons of the founder, who now run the publication.

Sioux City John C Kelly United States John H H. Kelly

Endorse Hoard by Farmers Elevator Service Company

At the annual meeting here 185 members endorsed Hoard and approved the federal farm board. The gathering included criticism of the United States chamber of commerce for attacking the board. The organization comprises members of the farmers grain deal and related farming interests.

Fort Dodge Federal Farm Board United States Chamber of Commerce Farmers Elevator Service Company Farmers Grain Deal

Interesting Rotary Program Yesterday

The Ro tary meeting featured Mrs George Masson and daughters Dorothy and Mildred with Pierce Knox performing drums and Mrs Masson at piano. Emil Anderson delivered the day’s address, praising Sweden and John Ericsson and noting Norse influence in science and war. President Ed Hammer affirmed the facts. next Friday’s Rotarian meeting will be in Noble.

George Masson Dorothy Mildred Pierce Knox Emil Deece Mil Anderson Sweden Anderson John Erickson Monitor Ed Hammer Noble

Man’s suicide attempt under care at Baker Institute

Muscatine reports David Geary of Wyoming TI remained in serious condition after attempting to take his own life by shooting Sunday. He was told to return to the Baker Institute for ongoing treatment where he had previously received care.

Muscatine David Geary Wyoming Geary Baker Institute

Family Doctor Made Millions of Friends

Fifteen years after graduation Dr Caldwell became famous for a single prescription that, forty years later, remains a staple. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is marketed as safe for bowel care, pleasant tasting, gentle for women and children, made from herbs and pure ingredients.

Caldwell Caldwelln

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York St. Bartholomew's Waterloo Mrs. DH. Engleman Esato Pierrot Thad St Louls White House Lake Colorado Abe Martin Binkley W. 8. Reister Mayo's Home Bakery H. I. Ward & C Scott Furniture Co Graham Witting Leather Dodder Washington International Co Montgomery Ward & Co Klein Klothing Co E. M. Bridges & Co Dick’s Furniture Ramseyer Hatcheries, Inc Wolf Floral Co Octjon Seed Armstrong Bros Westphal the Jeweler Geo W. Stewart Iowa Southern
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