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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1929

Page

3

Film Fun and Frivolity Dominate Fox Theatre Lineup

A national search led to the purchase of Children of the Ritz a $10 000 prize magazine serial adapted for cinema. Cornell Woolrich wrote the novel for the project and James For a Voris Paw ryn McGuire Edmund Lee Moran head the cast in New York City life themed drama. Syd Chaplin's Skirts a new Metro release arrives with a laugh heavy lineup including Chaplin’s cross dressing comedy and a British cast led by Betty Balfour in a lively spoof of American society.

Dorothy Mackall Jack Mubhat Children of the Ritz Fox ‘Theatre Cornell Woolrich Children of the Rha First National Ork Woolrieh James Fora Voris Pawryn McGuire Edmund Lee Moran New York City Gil Fang Sya Chaplin Syd Chaplin Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Graham ‘Theatre Chaplin Walter Weis Wheeler Dryden Jess Robbins Ralph Spence America Betty Balfour the Teadin Lady Rigg Annie Esmond Ea Bireon Diana Wilson Cleford Metagien Enid Stamp Taywor

Workman Injuries Reported After Hall Balcony Collapse

Cedar Rapids report states Charl Cook aged 42 sustained injuries yesterday when a balcony at the old city hall collapsed. Officials say the injuries are not serious. Rescue crews freed workers buried beneath the debris.

Cedar Rapids Charl Cook Old City Hall

Farm Relief Plan Says Hoover Authorized Only

Congressional leaders announced that the new farm relief bill will reflect President Hoover's wishes and nothing more. They warned against adding subsidies or export handling schemes, and urged keeping the measure within cooperative marketing limits. Hearings open next Monday as Senate Agriculture Committee signals the bill is not a cure for broader agricultural distress. The plan aligns with Hoover's campaign stance as outlined in St. Louis.

Hoover Senate Agriculture Committee McNary Con Noover St. Louie

Unpaved Streets Dragged as Weather Warms

Street Commissioner GW. Wile lace has a force of men this week dragging unpaved streets of Washington. Spring warmth dries ground enough to iron out ruts though roads remain spongy for a while. A road scraper will later be used. a federal farm board revolving fund may be debated by hearings in two weeks with Testimony from interested parties.

Wile Lace Washington Federal Farm Board Teoprese Farm Bureau Federation Organte Senate Congress

Boys Warned Against Playing Marbles on Streets

Mayor John W. Applerate asks the Journal to warn boys not to play marbles on the streets fearing injury from cars. He urges safer play away from roadways as vehicles threaten youngsters across the community.

John W. Applerate The Journal

Anniversary notices suggest 1841 marriage in Kalab county

The fragment mentions Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Douglas observing a sixties wedding anniversary, with references to 1841 marriage in De Kalab county and a Civil War Confederate soldier named Jon. The text is incomplete and uncertain about full names and dates.

W. LW. Douglas Douglas de- Kalab Jon

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