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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1929

Page

5

Chemistry Aids Agriculture From Corn To Cotton

Major T P Walker outlines how chemistry supports farming by turning corn into solvents and alcohols for industry and by turning cotton seeds into oils soaps and numerous chemical products. He notes corn and cotton as primary farm sources and stresses limits and costs in using bulky ingenuity for widespread farm efficiency.

Columbus American Chemical Society Maj T P. Walker Commercial Solvents Company Tort Haute Feom Ad Walker United States Toda Corn-Consumig Chemical

Love Over Night at Grahm Theater Tonight

Rod La Rocque stars in Love Over Night a light comedy set in New York subway life with a money changer hero and a staged robbery. The film promises bright humor and a dramatic wedding alarm as a final twist.

Hector Turninast Sriffith Alirectore Rod la Rociue Rod la Rocque Nations New York Millendalan Jorge Drromgold Sanford Subway

House of Horror at the Pay theatre and alien throne offer

A Vitaphone mystery thriller titled The House of Horror stars Louise Fazenda and Chester Connor in a tale of love, romance, and crime with James Ford and Theta Todd as lovers. The film mixes suspense and comedy as actors William Mong Emile Chawtard William Orlamond Dale Fuller appear in a quirky, fragmented production with a Paso clubwoman and her son plotting a throne claim in a separate local note.

Pay Theatre Louise Fazenda Chester Conklin James Ford Theta Todd Makeng Arts William V. Mong Emile Chawtard William Orlamond Dale Fulle Fenen Holtz Michael Visearort Gatery

Supreme Secretary to Attend Iowa Knights Meet

Supreme Secretary of the Knights of Columbus will attend the Iowa meeting. The event includes a fourth degree exemplification for the first time in history. Major attendees include Thomas Denny and J J Clinton with 800 delegates expected at Hotel Chieftain May 21.

Knights of Columbus Iowa William J. McGintey New Hay Cohen Ries Connell Blutte al Urea Wetirst Ieee Martie Ware Iowa Catholic Historical Association Matthew A. Thyley Councy Bluth Council Tosa Thomas Denny J. J. Clinton Dew Uties TC. Mullines Stony Albert Mfrrion Comet Blt Rapids Jr. Devaney Cscade Supreme Bowl of Directors Flcors

Laureate services and church membership drive noted

A United Presbyterian service described as a time for potential new members is announced for Sunday morning. The W C T U met at the parsonage with Mrs Miller of Wellman as president, delivering an inspiring address. The Ladies Aid Society met at the church with plans for painting and papering the parsonage and Boy Scouts in new uniforms are highlighted.

United Presbyt W. C. TU Dr. Miller of Wellman Poy F. J. Robins, Yas

Fragmentary Radio Programming Snippet

A fragmentary radio listing shows various network identifiers and programs including orchestra segments and drama sketches. The readable items reference Pam Roshs Orchestra and a National Forum with unidentified times and stations WARC WAZ and related networks.

United Press WEAF Pamrosh National Forum

Daughter of Charles Dickens Dies at Age 89

The daughter of Charles Dickens died yesterday at age 89. The report notes her long life and distinction as a literary relative, with brief historical context.

Charles Dickens

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