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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1928
Page
3
In Spirit Lake on Oct 31 ministers of Dickinson County decided no funerals on Sundays except those required by health laws. The Dickinson County Ministerial Association passed the resolution to avoid reducing church attendance and to ease pastors from extra Sunday duties.
Buck Jones headlines The Big Hop at Fox Theatre with Jobyna Ralston and a strong cast. The B Western adventure showcases Jones as his own producer, promising richer, bigger, more popular films. James W. Horne directs, noted for action and dramatic flair.
The local screening of The Street of Sin elevates Emil Jannings as a standout performer. Critics praise the bold treatment and lifelike fidelity, noting the film’s daring portrayal and the lasting impression on audiences.
KEOTA November 1 H A Harden a Washington county farmer demonstrates an apple orchard is an asset with 308 trees yielding 1500 dollars of apples in one season. He employs tree surgery pruning mounding and careful spray regimes to sustain and improve bearing. Replacement trees are set and protected, with several varieties producing apples this season. About 1000 bushels were sold during apple week at prices from 2.00 to 1.00 per bushel.
Masons Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will meet in regular session Friday evening at 80. Important business requiring your attention to be handled and you are requested to be present.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a health booster for underweight men and women. It claims to add weight and sustain energy within two months, backed by a full guarantee: return the purchase price if no 5 pound gain and no visible health improvement after trying six boxes or two bottles. Offered at J B Lemmon's and drug stores nationwide.
Passengers disembarked to cheering crowds as the Graf Zeppelin returns to its home port after its dramatic flight to the United States. Stowaway Clarence Terhune receives attention from officials and the crowd, while German and American dignitaries praise the event.
Members and officers of the Relief Corps are urged to be present for a Saturday afternoon meeting at 2:30. Some practice for inspection will be held during the session.
A woman robber and two accomplices held the bank by force in Argyle late at night. They failed to open the safe, wounded cashier W. H. Prentiss as he tried to resist, and fled after taking $13 from Mrs. Prentiss. The incident ends with authorities pursuing the trio.
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