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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1922

Page

5

Silent City saga of love and squatters in Ithaca

Polly Hopkins navigates a web of romance and conflict in Silent City near Ithaca New York. Marcus Mackenzie fights to remove squatters while Evelyn Percival and Robert struggle to aid Polly and secure justice amid threats, feuds, and a dramatic aftermath.

Silent City Ithaca New York Polly Pking Granfope Oscar Evelyn Kertsof Polly Marcis Mackenzie Mackenzie Evelyn Robertson Robert Evelyn Wpolly Blvelyn Tiobert Percival Bennett Chaber IV Keviyn Larry Bishop Nminvelyn Arcus Mackenzie Ign Robert Pereval Robert Perce Bennett Velgn Percival Hopkina Theof Felon Robertson Hopkins Pollyoes Cercival Granny Hope Vercival Kevelyn Small Jerry Patty Dennett Marcus Heart Eve Darling Theri Bob Mare Polly Hopkins Mrs. MacKenzie MaccKenzie Robert Percival Silent Pollyep Wally Hop

News Roundup from Journal Correspondents in Fairfield

Jay Busby and family spent the weekend in Fairfield. Lester Leeper is back home after a three week hospital stay. Frank Melinskey sawed wood for Frank Leeper Thursday. Ray Miller works for James Baird. Oscar George hauls posts from Roy Fetters. Joe Wright’s men haul gravel and lumber. Joe Wright shipped a carload of hogs from Cannon and Brown farm. Ed Miller helped saw wood. Sherm Knox has a new Ford delivery truck to deliver milk.

Erdi Verdi Jay Busby Fairfield Lester Leeper Frank Melinskey Frank Leeper Ray Miller James Baird Oscar George Roy Fetters Joe Wright Cannon and Brown Ed Miller Sherm Knox

Miss Martha Bear Seriously Ill In Young America

Friends in the Young America area report the serious condition of Miss Martha Bear. County nurse Effie Haines cared for her at the Young America school last Wednesday. The item lists several local residents visiting and family movements around town.

Keota Social Ties and Family Visits Noted

Jennie Gardenier of Keota entertained at the Frank Pringle home last Wednesday. In the afternoon she and Mrs. Pringle visited their ailing aunt Mrs. Charles Cor ette in town. Mrs. Ben Briley Harold Mary and Willa Maxine joined last Tuesday at the Maine home while Mr Bailey attended the democratic caucus. Mr and Mrs J N Phillipe visited her mother Mrs Frank Bailey last Friday. Frank Pringle and sons Leland Burl later visited his mother in Keota last Saturday.

Jennie Gardenier Keota Frank Pringle Pringle Charles Corette Ben Briley Harold Mary Willa Maxine Maine Bailey J. N. Phillipe Frank Bailey Leland and Burl Mr. Pringle

Bottomley Held for Trial Over Victory Bond Club Funds

London May 1 Horatio Bottomley MP and former Join Bell editor faces trial on charges he diverted large sums from a victory bond club's subscribers. He organized the club to sell bonds in small amounts and told the judge he is innocent, claiming persecution and financial ruin while suspending payments to members.

London Horatio Bottomley Join Bell Victory Bottomley

Bandits Leave Mock Official Board After Burglary

Two burglars entered the home of M. Sturtz an insurance broker and after taking valuables left behind a mock official board reading expert crooks services at reasonable rates with specialties such as pocket picking film flamming second story work buckling blackjacking and robbing babies banks a specialty.

New York M. Sturtz

Vassar Defeats Brown in Debate on Philippine Independence

Vassar College defeated Brown University in a debate held in Poughkeepsie New York on May 1 with Vassar holding the affirmative on the resolution that the United States should grant independence to the Philippines.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Vasser College Brown University Vassar United States

Bondholders Reassured on Liberty Bond Genuineness

Congressmen tour the country to reassure constituents about Liberty bond holdings amid duplicate-bond charges. Rep Johnson OS. DD. cites up to 400 million in duplicates, while Secretary Mellon affirms that any duplicate bond found will be promptly honored by the government.

Washington Johnson OS. DD Mellon

Battle for Tientsin Advances as Chane Teo-Lin Seizes City

Pao Ting Pu reports a heavy battle along the Tientsin front. Chane Teo-Lin forces now hold Tientsin and extend their line 15 miles south of the Peking Tientsin railroad. Wu Pei Fu’s army continues the push toward this major port city.

Pao Ting Pu China Wu Pei Fu Tientsin Chane Teo-Lin Peking-Tientsin Peking

Farm Hand Bound Over in Farmer Death Case

Clyde Ft. Chambers, 35, a farm hand of Faulkton South Dakota, was bound over to the circuit court without bail on a murder charge in connection with the killing of Witt Monroe, a farmer who employed him.

Faulkton S. 1 Clyde Ft

Some Mens Ideas of Personal Enjoyment Quoted

Anete Eben comments on public behavior and law, noting that some men want to force a police role on anyone who enjoys themselves. The quotation reflects social tensions and attitudes toward authority and personal freedom.

Anete Eben

Hat envy and gossip at the club tea

A witty exchange reveals social chatter about fashion and shared hats. One woman notes her new headpiece while another boasts passing on the trend to eight friends, showcasing clubroom gossip and social bonds.

Sailor Regains Health After Tanlac Trial

Francis K. Brown of Chicago, a sailor on the Str. Marquette between Buffalo and Chicago, says exposure from bad weather left him run down with a sour stomach and sleepless nights. After taking Tanlac he reports a strong recovery and renewed energy to match the crew. Tanlac is advertised as sold by druggists.

Francis Brown Tanlac Francis K. Brown State St Chicago Marquette Buffalo Annette

Gasoline fumes kill farm livestock near Des Moines

Benjamin Fegley, a farmer northeast of Des Moines, left his car engine running all night and found two horses a cow a calf and 378 chickens dead from gas asphyxiation. Investigation points to exhaust fumes from the automobile as the cause.

Des Moines. In Benjamin Fegley Fegley

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Rob Aidland Eve Evelyn MacKenzie Marc Tim Evelyne Grace Ee R H Livingstone Little Brown and Company Mer Oung America Young America Martha Bear Effie Haines J.N. Phillips Lloyd Ainsworth Harry Liverly Lloyd Humston Frank Bandy Edgar Porter W. J. Marie William, Jr Raymond Burlington Donald McLaughlin U. P John Carris M. P Brown Pao Ting Fu Farmer Sailor Iowa Journal
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