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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1930

Page

3

Freshmen reception showcased college talent and humor

The junior college freshmen reception at the Country Club featured Zeke Pratt and Henry Little with Oneila Griggs in dancing and singing acts. Supt. Peet and Dean Mead joined on piano for a classical duet, while a Romeo and Juliet skit and a coin toss finale highlighted faculty and student talents.

College Club Zeke Henry Little Oneila Griggs Ter Uewrence Zeke Pratt Henry Supt. Peet Dean Mead Miss Cartano Weare Juliet

Glycerin Mix For Constipation Promoted By Drugists

An advertisement claims a glycerin mix named Adierika relieves constipation in two hours by acting on both upper and lower bowels. It promises to remove poisons, ease gas and sour stomach, and cure headaches with one dose. Sherman Bros., Druggists.

Oumpre Gigeerm Wucathorn Ralthe Fey Fellowes Adletika Sherman Bros

The Melody Man musical drama at Graham theatre Tuesday

Weste Electric presents The Melody Man a talking musical drama adapted from the stage play by Ber. Pistols Richard Rodgers and Hart. The Columbia costume department created a large color wardrobe and used fabrics dyed in pure colors tested in Columbia labs. William Collier Jr Anne Day and John St Polis star on stage with vaudeville acts and Washington gift giveaways.

Graham Theatre Twesday Qeber Pistols Richard Rodgers Larry Hart Columbia Costume Department Columbia Laboratories William Collier Anne Day John St. Polis Melody Man

Why Hubbies Go Mad Farce Shines at McKune social event

A lively campus farce features Laurence McKune and Ralph Kleese as Romeo and the ardent lover. About 150 attendees including faculty and students enjoyed crimson and black decorations, a social committee led evening, and a post show punch.

Laurence McKune Juliet Romeo Ralph Kleese Ralph Gail Fisherman Clifford Reni George Zeck John Westphal

Not So Good A Father Aids Daughter In Composition

A fond father, a professional writer, edits his daughter Janey’s composition on London adding polish. She comes home with the revised theme, and he learns his edits changed the meaning. A West Point cadet scene is described with a girl in plain dress and a cigarette, before a hop dance.

London Janey Fatherg West Point

Public bath in Madrid delays as desks fill up

A Madrid citizen asks for a bath at a public bath house but a clerk replies that all stalls are occupied already. The scene highlights crowded facilities and a humorous exchange about wait times and future availability.

Buen Humor Madrid Marr

The Matrimonial Bed causes laughter through amnesia farce

A Fox theatre Vitaphone comedy features Glea son in a French farce with Frank Fay Lilyan Tashman Florence Eldridge and others. The plot follows a husband returning after a five year memory lapse and finding he is an intruder in his own home while discovering his wife also has a second date and twins. Michael Curtiz directs this year’s funniest comedy with a riotous setup and restless family scenes.

Wirner Bros Fox Theatre Gleason James Gleason Frank Fay Lilyan Tashman Flor Nce Eldridge Beryl Mercer Acthear Edmund Carewe Vivian Oakland Marion Byron James Bradbury Michael Curtiz

An Unexpected Elopement

Norma plans marriage to Mark but elopes with Sidney Barouch after a handsome stranger disrupts a wheat threshing day. Norma writes a note and is found with the police. Mark exposes the stranger, revealing Norma’s engagement to Sidney, and the family reaction ends the scandal with clarification of the couple’s plans.

Nathan Neot Newnan Tne Jamison Mark Norma Frome Kana Torma Fata Sidney Baroueh Edna Mrs. Cox

Poison in Your Bowels Ad Prompting Global Fear

An old-time ad blends sensational global politics with medical marketing. It cites harsh sentences in Yugoslavia for alleged remarks about royalty and promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle overnight laxative. The piece argues toxins from bowel waste cause fatigue and urges readers to buy the product.

Tomorson Dr. Caldwell Pepsin

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