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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1919

Page

7

Governor Harding Testifies On Rathbun Pardon Probe

Governor W L Harding faces sharp cross examination as Iowa House judiciary committee probes his 1909 pardon of Ernest Rathbun. He contradicts Rathbun attorney George Clark on pardon discussions while testimony reveals private secretary Charles Witt and Rathbun family members may be called. The hearing extends into an all day session amid tension over the pardon and related affidavits.

Des Mor W. L. Ha Rding Ernest Rathbun House Judiciary Committee Iowa General Assembly Byers George Clark Rathbun Clark Senate House Charles Witt Soren Seich Harding Dyer Altho

Odds and Ends to Open at the Graham Next Monday

Jack Norworth presents the chummy musical revue Odds and Ends with book and lyrics by Norworth and Bide Dudley and music by James Byrnes. The Graham engagement follows record runs in New York Philadelphia and Boston and a long Chicago summer. Cast features Max Bloom Florence Rayfield Donald Dunn Rupert Darrell David Robertson Harriet Heeley and the Sixteen Sweet Sixteens chorus. The scenic production is preserved and shown here as produced on tour.

Jack Norworth Norworth Bide Dudley James Byrnes Graham New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Garrick Theatre Boyle Woolfolk Max Bloom Florence Rayfield Donald Dunn Rupert Darrell David Robertson Harriet Heeley

Notable Chicago Summer Musical Numbers Attract Listenership

The show features a wide array of musical numbers including Fancy You Fancying Me Since Hector Was a Pup The Knitting Glide Every Girl is Doing Her Bit The Dear Old Bronx Old Fashioned Girlies A Lovely Crop of Girls This Year Where Did You Get Those Irish Eyes The augmented orchestra adds prominence to the engagement downtown this season.

Chicago Hector Bronx

September Morn Show Shines at Grand

Ralph Holmes leads the September Morn company as it appears at the Grand Opera House in Burlington. The Burling ton Gazette lauds the musical comedy with a polished cast, sparkling music, and praised dancing led by Billie Goodall Leah Herz and Mary Jane Argentina with strong support from Herbert Marburg.

Ralph Holmes Grand Opera House Burlington Holmes The Burlington Gazette Billie Goodall Leah M. Herz Mary Jane Argentina Herbert Marburg Winter Garden New York

Noted Frustration as DiI Issued for Auto Repairs

A Buffalo Express caption notes a puzzled plumber receiving his first DiI from a confirmed garage owner, highlighting the crestfallen expression as he learns of the automobile repair bill.

Buffalo Express

System costs less and heats faster for home use

The system costs only one fourth to one third the price of steam or hot water yet responds more quickly. Its results are positive and it may be installed quickly and be ready for service in less than twenty four hours from delivery to your home.

Local Retail Ads and Notices Highlight Goods and Travel

Seed potatoes from Early Ohio grown stock offered at Washington Elevator Co. Silk dresses and silks for making dresses shown at The New York store with a large assortment. Mi-O-Na stomach aid promises quick relief from belching and heartburn, Lemmon's Pharmacy guarantees. Parisian Sage praised by a hairdresser for dandruff cure. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells genuine. J. P. White on furlough from Keota via San Francisco. Friday and Saturday special sale includes dress and work shirts, collars, oversuits, jackets and overalls. Coats priced 7.50, 10.00 and 12.50 at The New York store.

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William Rathbun Mt Clark Young Rathbun Rathbun, Sr Hayner Round Oak Ohio Washington Elevator Co Mutual Lemmon Lemmon’s J. P. White U. S. Navy San Francisco Cal Keota A. BE. Sands Ainsworth Grahams Sept Liberty Bell Navy Hanna la Rose Georgette Grabhams Geo. W. Stewart Washington, Lowa
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