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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1927

Page

8

Ruth Elder Nears Azores to Lisbon Flight

New York leaders in aviation praise Ruth Elder and Captain George Haldeman for a trans Atlantic flight attempt amid fall storms and fog. Noted designers and pioneers like Bellanca Loening and Fairchild commend the effort while others caution on gender implications and perceived risk.

Ruth Elder Azores Lisbon New York Aviation Today George Haldeman Clarence Chamberlin Germany Charles A. Levine Atlantic Haldeman

Bird of the Ocean Albatrosses Glide Long Durations

The albatross can stay aloft longer than any other bird due to its long upper and forearms and its abundant flight feathers. These birds follow ships for days and are among the few visible inhabitants of the southern ocean wastes.

Wandering musician tames wolves with hand organ

Julius Goldman, a Jewish musician, was surrounded by wolves near the Latvian village Niteu. He played his hand organ, and after several melodies the wolves retreated.

Julius Goldman Latvia Niteu

Aunt Lucia Pleases Audience at High School Play

The Op A R presentation Aunt Lucia delighted the crowd in the high school auditorium last evening. This morning at 9 o clock only 21 seats remained for tonight's show. An advertisement likens the play's appeal to Arrowhead Hosiery, noting durable fits and colors at 95 cents a pair with a guarantee. Flersheims Arch Preservers lauded by the ad. Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt, active in civic and political circles, called it very foolish.

Lucia Franklin Roosevelt

Woodshed fire in alley kept under control

Fire department responded to a woodshed blaze in the alley between East Jefferson and East Washington streets. The building was saved. Notices list Hatchery closure dates and personnel details. Local church bake sale and clothing sale announced. Several residents departed for family visits and funerals. Oyster shells advertised by McCall Bros.

East Jefferson East Washington Streets

Local residents visit and shop in Keota and Iowa City

Charles Barker and Carl Trump, students in Iowa City, spent Thursday evening with Mrs. T. F. Barker. Mrs. Seymour Martin of Keota returned home after visiting here and shopping. Mrs. Alva Boilleau returned home in Ainsworth after a day with her daughter. Ed Bovee traveled to Ainsworth for the day. Mrs. Gentzler and Mrs. Reinhart left for Waterloo to visit Will and John Gentzler.

Charles Barker Carl Trump Iowa City T. F. Barker Seymour Martin Keota Seymoure Martin A. T. Hughes Eldon Rock Island Railroad Company M. J. Gentzler Sara Reinhart Waterloo Will Gentzler John Gentzler

For Sale Glass Door Cupboard Painted White

Classified item reads for sale a glass door cupboard painted white. Contact number available as 243 followed by a greenish note.

Campers Find Bat Substitute for Mosquito Protection in Australia

Campers in northern Australia use a small bat as a substitute for mosquito lotions and nets. The bat stays on the ridgepole of the tent and sleeps during the day, providing an unconventional pest deterrent for campers in that region.

Northern Australia

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Guiseppe M. Bellanca Chamberlin Grover Loening The League For Fostering FOX Ramon Navarro Raymond Keane Barbara Rent Jack Pennick Emory Johnson Buster Blake Scotland _Yard Cloyce V. Hyde Fairfield Verle McCleary Batavia Martha Marshall Tulsa Oklahoma Geo. L. McDaniel Swift Ted Beet Thompson’s Sanitary Market East Side Square the Peoples Savings Bank Lowa Crawfordsville Washington Total State of Iowa Washington County N. J. Lease J. H. Crooks R. R. Noonan A. L. Griffith J. D. Hamil H. L. Paschal Geo. R. Yeager A. E. Atchison Flersheims Hans the Wardrobe Cleaners Graham Theatre Tom MIX and Tony” the Wonder Horse Oskaloosa Ramseyer Hatchery H. W. Ramseyer Mary Zajicek Josefa Kristufek Barbara Lusk Mary Firvek Emma Marek Rudolph Kupka Chicago Emma Shalla Richmond Anthony Kupka Margaret Cowden Washington Cleaners U. P S. P. Cupp Ella Weyerman Weatherford D. F. Macon Iowa J. B. Campbell Geart Nareree Monmouth Ill Suai McCall Bros Marion Austin Dwyor South Side Square South A. & P Cfeel River Ohio Grimes C and R Produce Co Ed Bovee Ainsworth A. Anderson E. Washington, St Wells & Crail Vna Safe Deposit Box Washington, Iowa Ireland Ananias Club Cincinnati Enquirer U.S. Pat Southern Coreco John Shields & Sons C. S. Lemmon GLOBE Globe Barber Shop Blue Bird Dafe N. EK
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