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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1921

Page

5

Sues Banker for Hayes Land Money

Henry Burns special administrator sues George Savings Bank and KE Freerks president alleging Freerks misrepresented a California land deal to induce Burns to sign a $4000 note for the Hayes company. The petition seeks judgment for the note and interest, naming Fisher and Riter as attorneys.

Rock Rapids Henry Burns H. Burns George Savings Bank KE. M. Freerks Daniel Hays Company Idaho Freerks Hayes Company August H. Burns Burns Madeira County Cal Pettion Freerkas Bank Fisher & Riter

The Face at Your Window Comes to Graham Theatre Night

A film production of The Face at Your Window uses Boonton New Jersey as its town. William Fox and director Richard Stanton turn Boonton into a rioting city with 500 cast and crew, lights and explosions. Local residents endure sleepless nights as streets burned and crowds roared, while Colfax reports a separate social tale of desertion and marital strife in a companion feature.

Graham Theatre William Fox Boonton N. J Mayor Coinedy New York Richard Stanton Max Marcin United States Mr. Stanton Booth Washington American Legion Nan Boonton

Borrowed Smiles Early Training Counts

A wartime scene shows a captain reproving a hatless coatless private as the detail arrives near the front. The private excuses missing uniform pieces and vanishes before returning in proper attire.

Why He Didn't Buy Carbonate at Two A.M.

A wartime snatch of dialogue shows a captain questioning a soldier about his civilian job while a chemist complains at 2 a.m. about bicarbonate for indigestion. The exchange ends with the plumber's assistant complying and bidding good night.

Science and Invention Magazine

One Focus Key to Success in Life and Work

The text urges constant effort with unwavering attention to the task. Diversions hinder progress, so persistence in a single aim leads to achievement, echoing a motto of concentration and dedication to the job at hand.

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Hayes Land Money Investor Claims Banker MIM Colfax Marshalltown Iowa City Roofing Co L. E. Vorheil Iowa City Iowa Pereale C.M. & F. Clothing Co Axminster Asomkeag Hope Onis J. & P. Coates Colgate Bissells J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa
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