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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

3

Endeavors Elect Officers in Oskaloosa Convention

The Town Christies Endeavor Union held its convention in Oskaloosa on Saturday with a business meeting and officer elections. Rev L W Harper of Marshalltown was re elected president Rev Tom Fred Campbell of Fairfield remains general secretary for another year and Miss Clara Talbott of Des Moines was elected treasurer succeeding Harry J Creviston of Des Moines

Oskaloosa Christies Endeavor Union L. W. Harper Marshalltown Tom Fred Campbell Fairfield Clara Talbott Des Moines Harry J. Creviston

Poisoning claims hit Springfield children after breakfast

In Springfield Illinois three babies died and a fourth nearly died after consuming cream puffs milk and cooked breakfast foods at a Redemption ome breakfast service. Five other children became ill and a coroner's investigation is underway.

Springfield Promaine

Ammunition Captured Near Sabinitos Ranch

Mexican soldiers reported capturing arms near Sabinitos ranch west of Matamoros. Four men crossed from the U S into Mexico fled after abandoning about 10 000 rounds of rifle cartridges.

San Benito Tex Sabinitos Ranch Matamoros Mexico U. S

London woman uses phonograph to teach parrots to talk

A London woman runs a novel school for teaching parrots to talk. She relies on a phonograph to deliver the phrases, freeing her from repeating words and saving time for the bird to practice.

London

Drum Major Duties in Army Bands

An army band drum major leads all parade formations and conducts marches. He has full charge of the band in drills and parades and does not play any instrument. The army bandmaster marches to the right of the band with a conducting baton and also does not play an instrument.

Army Band Army

A Policeman’s Lot in a City Park Note

A New York Sun humorous item reports a policeman recounting troubles in a city park. He mentions Mrs Wiso deterred birds from a marble bird bath and claimed it was for sparrows only.

Hatbands and Bobbed Hair Causes Couple to Reevaluate

Cynthia and Jacob quarrel over hats and bobbed hair, sparking a social-emancipation moment in a small town. After a tense night and a public meeting on the street, they reconsider strict appearances and renew their engagement. Both abandon control over each other’s attire and plan to marry happily.

Ynthia Cameron Jacob Merlin Cynthia Jacob Tritles Cornthia Night Jaco Mike Macheleine Jencks Madeleine Melville Stuart

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