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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1919

Page

5

Heroine Marie Lunning Sacrificed Self to Save Others

Mrs Marie Lunning perished from smoke in a Country Club house fire after guiding Mr and Mrs Streeter awake and aiding their escape. Fire gutted the kitchen area as onlookers attempted to reach her through dense smoke, but she died in the bathroom near the kitchen. The coroner jury deemed her a heroine for risking her life to wake others.

Mason City Marie Lunning Country Club Lunning George Streeter Streeter Marie

False Faces screened at Graham with U-Boat base idea

Louis Joseph Vance, author of The False Faces, proposed a U Boat base on Martha's Vineyard in the story. The Paramount Artcraft film starring Henry B. Walthall, directed by Irvin Willat, promises thrill and romance and will play at the Graham theatre next Monday and Tuesday with a strong supporting cast.

Louis Joseph Vance Paramount Artcraft Thomas H. Ince Henry B. Walthall Martha's Vineyard Graham Theatre Mr. Walthall Irvin Willat

One's Too Many Sometimes in Teledo Blade

A satirical quip from Teledo Blade uses a car ride remark about two heads versus two feet to humorously comment on trouble and movement. The line frames a light moment reflecting local voice and wit.

Tanlac credited with restoring strength at age 72

P. W. Bemis of Cedar Rapids Iowa says Tanlac helped him gain fourteen pounds after years of stomach and kidney trouble. He reports improved appetite, renewed strength, and discarding his walking cane. The ad notes multiple testimonials and lists of local dealers across several towns.

Tanlac P. W. Bemis First Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa Bemis Dakota Tania United States Canada

Bride Arrives In Style As Groom Waits In Agony

A bride entered late to a wedding scene and ran to the embarrassed groom, sighing with relief as she apologized for the delay. She wrapped her arms around him and called him by name, creating a tender moment of apology and affection.

John

First Private English Phone at Marlborough House

The first telephone ever placed in a private English residence is still to be seen at Marlborough House. It was made in 1878 on board the warship Thunderer and later installed between the study and the boudoir of the princess of Wales.

Marlborough House Schoodtroom

For Sale Shropshire Rams and Poland China Boars Offered

Advertises for sale imported and home bred Shropshire rams yearlings and two year olds. Also Poland China boars fall yearlings and spring boars sired by top breed sires with dams of equal merit.

Poland Jersey Guernsey China

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