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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1922

Page

5

Maggie and the Yankee Prince Saga on the San Francisco Docks

Captain Gibney and Bart McGuffey helm the Maggie a weathered freighter between Halfmoon Bay and San Francisco. After a wreck and salvage misadventures they join Scragen in a risky venture, later facing rival thugs, a cannibal island, and a gunboat battle as they chase black coral and fortune aboard the Marine II.

Phineas YP Forages San Francisco Meas Bay Maggie Horagus Adelbert P. Gibney Sevares Nelle Halvorsen Bart Mcfluffey Gibney Captain Sevares Halfmoon Bay Maggie Boing Hapter Hicks Flaherty Sevages Scraces McGuffey eGuffey Chesapeake Scracy Scragen Will Mr. Gibney Scrags Scrages Gilmey Senor Lopes Scrasus California Scrarss Seraces Revolutioniste Columbia Marine II South Sea Islands Crages Scraggs Metiuffey

Clever codfish scheme reshapes river ship syndicate

Captain Gibney consoles his crew by reshaping the Victor syndicate after a barred barge tow and a salt cod fertilizer scheme. McGuffey Scraggs and Nellis swap shares, Gibney buys out, and a new schooner heads to Pago Pago with The Squarehead and McGuffey aboard.

Adelbert McGuffey Scruggs McGurey Nouture Captain Scrages Scragges Mr. Gibney Delta Sacramento Lewenigar Neils Captain Scraggs McGafey McGaffey Neila Gibney Christie Nellis Malversen Mac Nellis Scraggs Squarehead Board of Health Maggie Scraggsy Mr. Metiuffey Pago Vago

Wireless radio at Iowa State University grows in popularity

Hundreds of radio fans across Iowa and neighboring states listen to the University of Iowa wireless station which now broadcasts with full strength after equipment upgrades. The station reaches operators statewide and beyond, with plans for regular nightly programs including university music, faculty talks, and band concerts as soon as new apparatus is installed.

Iowa University of Iowa Great Lakes Symphony Orchestra School of Music Met Barker N. Y Claflin Kan New Windsor Oshkosh Wis Connelleville Tyler Bradford Glen Ellyn Erhard Minn Eureka Franklin Ind la Crosse

The One Exception Say Pop What Is Gravity

A humorous note in the New York Evening Post ponders gravity with a child asking its meaning and a playful answer describing gravity as a force that brings down everything in the world.

New York Evebibe Post

A Faint Hops Lounges in Society Wit

A quip by Miss Cayenne echoes through society circles about work and appearance. A ready made philosopher notes clothes do not define a man while observers joke that society lads in overalls may be inspired to a full day’s labor.

Miss Cayenne Washington Star

Grand Opera to Highlight Iowa State Fair Program

Metropolitan grand opera with star soloists a sixty member chorus and ballet will be presented at the Iowa state fair as a top attraction this year. The Thaviu led production of Aida act two scene two features principals from the Chicago Grand Opera company and will use local singers for the chorus. The performance on a large stage between the judges and grand stands will run about forty minutes with Thaviu supplying scenery and costumes.

Des Moines Metropolitan Grand Opera State Fair Board A. F. Thaviu New York Thaviu Chicago Grand Opera Company Thavin

Widow credits remedy for relief from stomach ills

A widow recalls severe illness and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring her strength after stomach problems. The ad claims the product clears catarrhal mucus in the intestine and alleviates inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose is claimed to convince with money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and leading druggists promote the ad.

Mayr

Town fair to host grand opera as main musical attraction

Thavin announced the Iowa fair will present grand opera as a major musical attraction alongside fireworks and other night show features. He calls it a musical university for the masses, with a synopsis printed on programs to aid understanding, and notes the opera will headline daily programs with his band as the principal act.

Iowa Thavin Chicago C. E. Cameron J. P. Mullen A. Rh. Corey

Washington County Evening Journal Summary Card

Washington County Evening Journal reports local news and notices from the Daily. The paper covers county events, municipal actions, and community updates for residents seeking timely information.

Evening Journal Washington County

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