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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1928

Page

3

Something Always Happens Shows at Fox with Ralston and Hamilton

Esther Ralston and Jeri Hamilton star in a Tonight Fox release Something Always Happens a melodramatic farce mystery with thrills original situations and action. Frank Tuttle directs the haunted house comedy with Sojin Noble Johnson Lawrence Grant and Mischa Auer in the supporting cast.

Esther Ralston Paramount Jei) Hamilton Fox Theatre Frank Tuttle Miss Ralston Hamilton Sojin Man Noble Johnson Lawrence Grant Mischa Auer

Mademoiselle from Armentieres at New Braham Theatre

The British Gaumont war film Mademoiselle from Armentieres is shown at the New Braham Theatre on Wednesday. It blends war comedy and tragedy with scenes of life in billets and a spy plot featuring a patriot aiding G H Q to spread false information to the enemy.

Mademoiselle Armentieres Gaumont New Braham Theatre

Weekend guests and newborns headline local notices

Local residents host visitors from California Michigan and Chicago while Mr and Mrs Lukaysky welcome a newborn daughter. A theater drama unfolds depicting a French girl and British soldier amid bombardment leading to a poignant farewell with a veteran and a recruit in no mans land.

Tommy No Man’s Land

Wanted Young Lady For Store Work And Sewing

Wanted plain and fancy sewing for children. Work includes some book keeping. Inquire at 211 KE Jefferson Street. Journal notices list qualifications for store positions.

Jefferson Street

Chimney Soot Hazards and Immediate Cleaning Tip

A public safety notice warns soot clogged chimneys and flues cause fires. It advises dismantling the smokepipe from stove to chimney, replacing badly rusted pipes, and lowering a rag wrapped brick to scrape soot to improve draft and reduce fire risk. Do not delay a winter-prep clean now.

Santa Claus

Politico Meeting At Young America Schoolhouse

The meeting features E Cc Richer and Sam T Donahey speaking on county taxation at Young America schoolhouse Friday evening October 12. A covered supper and donation follow at Lexington church honoring Rev Robbins and family. attendees urged to arrive promptly for choir rehearsal.

Young America E. Cc. Richer Sam T. Donahey Lexington Robbins

Fire Prevention Week Warns Caution for Premises

Fire prevention week runs October 7 to 13 with tips to guard chimneys and stove pipes and to remove dry leaves and rubbish. The item urges careful home maintenance to save lives and property. Local residents noted visitors and guests atarea homes during the period.

Lowa

Fire Prevention Week Endorsed by City Fire Chief

The Fire Chief, C. C. Reister, urges citizens to observe Fire Prevention Week October 7 to 13. He notes fires arise from carelessness, has caused property loss and suffering, and cites progress in Washington as fires are held down by vigilance.

Washington C. C. Reister

Reading the Future in Local Folklore

A colorful wrap of superstitions warns of bad luck and prophecies of moves and misfortune tied to chimneys, matches, shadows, and gas smells. The piece notes Iowa fire prevention week and reports Mr. and Mrs. Oral Mayo visiting Waterloo and Charles Ulrich.

Oral Mayo Waterloo Charles Ulrich

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