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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1930

Page

6

Donahey's Record on Poor Relief Ad in 1928

Political advertisement asserts H McCleery objections to Madison Jones case while Jones received county poor fund treatment justified by township and county actions. The signer defends board discretion citing Scott vs Winneshiek and Hardin precedents, mentions Chiropra ctic care legality, and argues relief aided a deserving family despite costs to public funds.

Board of Supervisors Madison Jones Chiropractic Sanita Fam Davenport Jows Esha Elm Vater Algo Gemtimag Ieee H. Neye Clery Company Erideisa Olers McCleery Madise Jones Partherafare Supreme Court of Iowa Scott Winnoshiek Coun Allowanes Saye Mt Jones Tie Mee Board of Supe Lax Hardin Cou Wright County Jowa Paze Supreme Court of Laws McClsery Jackson Township Washington County Jones Ur County

High School Faces Severe Test Friday Night at Burlington

Burlington hosts a pivotal Friday contest as a strong opponent, fresh from leading through most of three quarters, seeks to derail the home team. The outcome could boost confidence for future games against Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant, with the season’s pivotal clashes ahead.

Burlington Washinsoan Fairfield End Mt. Pleasant Litttel

Red Cross Assisted in Many National Disasters

Local Red Cross reports assisting 90,000 people with emergency aid and 8,000 families with rehabilitation from July 1, 1929 to June 20 this year. The organization worked across 38 states, 147 counties, and 23 towns amid tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, and epidemics.

Local Red Cross Red Cross Disaster Relief Service Flw Fasthood Minty Pope Helier Newfoundland Washington County The Eastwood National Red Cross Army Navy Marine Corps

Sweet Potato Crop At Conesville Reported Good

Columbus Junction October 27 reports the Conesville area sweet potato harvest was good in quality and quantity though yield was below the last 30 years with one exception. Walford brothers stored 11,000 bushels in hampers at 85 degrees for two weeks then 50 degrees until sold. Few farmers store crops due to building costs and storage limits.

Columbus Junction Conesville Walford Brother Concavilly

Graceland Defeats Junior College 18 to 0 in Gridiron Match

Graceland overwhelmed the junior college squad 18 to 0. Washington struggled to gain yardage as Graceland dominated the first and fourth periods with multiple first downs and two Locke touchdown passes plus a run by Kelly.

Junior College Graceland Cracelio Washington Tyne Athans Dovard Alge Williams White Briggs Jones Eith Secon Kell Tw Sa Dei Fardiat Conten Ora Locke Peerers Orcad Digs Pont Eeecaa Ak Rift Quire Pat Smadligd Ues Graceland Mind Arseninia Graceland Taft Fisie Fisher Pheenier Pune Gt Dan Sa Graceland Main Dess Fube Ackie Rein Ahrens Eater DME

Dayton Grove Mi B Me dayton grove missive fragment

Fragmentary local notes from Dayton Grove Michigan recount social visits at Washington county hospital and neighbors. Mentions Mr and Mrs Walter Leet and others, with brief references to dining, visits, and minor injuries and illnesses. The text is partial and several names are unclear.

Dayton GROVE Washington County R Dug Walter Leet Washington Weidnes- Haas

Man Slaughter on Screen at Graham and Fox Theatres

In 1922 Alice Duer Miller's novel becomes a silent drama and Paramount transfers it to sound. Claudette Colbert and Fredric March star with George Abbott directing a two-day Graham Theatre run, while John Mack Brown headlines The Kid at Fox Theatre in a vivid western tale. Wallce Beery, Kay Johnson, Kay Dane, and Swenson lead a strong supporting cast in a brisk, action packed program.

Alice Duer Miller Cecil B. DeMille Thomas Meighan Lesirice Joy Paramount Claudette Cothert Fredric March George J Abbott Graham Theatre Fox Theatre John Mack Pown King Victor As Wich McSween Wallace Beery Sheriff Garett Kay Johnson Claire Kay Dane Swenson Wyndham Standing Russel Simpson Blane Frederici Roscoe Aten Werner P. Richmond James Marcus

Estimated U S daily food spend and social visit notes

The article notes an estimated four thousand dollars daily in the United States for food. It also mentions Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson entertaining many relatives and Mrs Bruce Moore visiting Thursday afternoon with Mrs Knotte and Mrs Oldfield.

United States Harry Anderson Bruce Moore Knotte Oldfield

Woman Driver Questions Traffic Cop Then to Judge

Mrs John A McPherson of Chicago drove into Fountain Square and parked beside a machine. Police officer Henry Miller admonished her and pressed for a reply. She claimed she did not know the rule, admitted being a woman, and said she would tell a judge her full story. Miller ordered her to appear in court and to remove a tatty from her mouth. the issue involved a natural gas franchise vote in Council Bluffs and the case was set for trial.

Chicago John A. McPhernor Fountain Square Fansion Henry Miller Miler McPherson Miller

Accidents Cited Brake Failure Questioned by Officials

A report notes that two accidents led to injuries and possible fatalities were it not for brakes failing. Investigators said the incidents might have been avoided if braking systems had functioned properly, and officials provided details this morning.

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