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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1929

Page

3

Pig Crop Special in Washington Promotes Hog Profits

A Burlington train tour across 29 southern Iowa counties runs September 6 to 27 showcasing hog production, with Arthur Clyde and C F Miller leading exhibits. The display emphasizes profits over hog numbers, proper feeding, sanitation, and disease control to boost Iowa’s hog industry.

Washington Arthur Clyde C. F. Miller National Lumber Manuunufacturers’ Association Iowa Burlington Iowa E

Riverside Rotary Program Delights Local Leaders

Washington Rotary Club hosts Riverside business and professional men at St. Mary’s hall. Ed Hammer leads an engaging program with music by Mrs. Yount and Miss Allen, a hand saw performance by Ralph Shannon, and speeches from local figures. Col. C. J. Wilson impresses as honorary member. visitors leave eager to return and strengthen Rotary ties.

Riverside Rotary Washington Rotary Club St. Mary’s Hall Ed Hammer St. Mary's Parish Clyde Yount Winifred Allen Washington Ralph Shannon Washington Journal Rotary Brothers Ralph Shannon Dr. Clow W. W. Bowers Washington M. E. Church Pein Bill’ Bowers William Griffin Jacobbsmeier St. James Church R. C. Knight Frank Wilson Col. C. J. Wilson Rotary Club Washington Rotarians Rotary Organization

The Right Way on Sidewalking Encounters

The excerpt advises pedestrians to keep to the right when meeting others on the sidewalk, noting some pass on the left and on the right with little harm, but emphasizes a single safe rule: stay to the right to avoid temptation or risk.

Progress Pause as World Seeks Reflection

A reflective note from the Atchisor Globe urges slowing down to let progress breathe. It contrasts pauses with headlong rushing, suggesting balance and measured action for growth and stability.

Atchisor

Maurice Chevalier Brightens New York Stage With Louise

Maurice Chevalier, akin to Cantor and Jolson for America, appears in In nocents of Paris as a leading international song and pantomime figure. The production features the ballad Louise written by Richard Whiting and Leo Robin, plus two other English songs It also includes French numbers such as Valentine and Dites Moi Mere.

Maurice Chevalier Francs England Eddie Cantor al Jolson America New York Paris Louise Richard Whiting Leo Rebin Chevalier

Paris' comes to the Graham Theatre for a 3 day run

A fragment notes a performance titled Yes We Have No Bananas at the Graham Theatre, with a three day run beginning Wednesday. The item references Nial American volkshed and a venue in Paris, without complete details.

Nial

Noahs Ark on Screen at Fox Theatre in Grand Epic

The Fox Theatre presents Noahs Ark a grandscale spectacle in Technicolor with Vitaphone sound. Director Michael Curtiz brings a two year in the making epic featuring a cast over ten thousand including Dolores Costello George OBrien Noah Beery Louise Fazenda and more. Darryl Francis Zenick adapted the story of Noahs Ark from ancient to World War era dramatic sequences.

Fox Theatre Michael Curtiz Mighty Spectacles Dolores Costello George O'Brien Noah Beery Louise Fazenda Guvin Williams Paul McAllister Nigel de Brulier Anders Randolf Armand Kaviz Myrnalf Loy William V Mong Malcolm Waite Noble Johnson Otto Hoffman Joe Bonomo Darryl Francis Zenuck

Notice of Hearing on Pension to Enter Into Contract

City of Washington Iowa plans by R Drow Electrical Engineers for ornamental street lighting in business district at 9319 dollars. Council set hearing for 7 30 PM September 30 1929 in City Hall Council Chambers to decide on adoption of plans specifications and contract. public objections welcome. Dated September 17 1925.

Washington Iowa R. Drow Washington, Iowa

Self belief cultivated by habit of succeeding

The article argues confidence grows through repeated success and steady practice, emphasizing persistence and self reliance as key factors in building belief in one’s abilities. It stresses disciplined effort and positive mindset as foundations for achievement.

Konjola frees Danville lady from neuritis

Mrs. Hilda Swenson of Danville Iowa reports a three to four year fight with neuritis ended after using Konjola She says arms stomach sleep appetite bowels and nerves improved and she now feels rested and refreshed Konjola is distributed by L McDaniel Druggist and available in local towns.

Hilda Swenson Danville Iowa Konjola Washingon L. McDaniel

Washington Leads Iowa and Hinds League With Durant Close

Washington finishes third in the Iowa and Hinds league after a season of strong play. Durant dominates with a 16 and 4 record, Muscatine finishes second, Letts fourth, Muscatine Meccas fifth, and Wilton sixth. Washington ends with two final games at Libe's Park under fall festival management. Also notices a Pleasant Hill ladies aid chicken dinner on Sept 19 at the Y M C A dining room starting 11 AM.

Washington Iowa Muscatine Durant Muscatine Muskies Letts Muscatine Meccas Wilton Libe's Park Brighton Pleasant Hill

Fort Madison Adds Oct 5 Game To Washington High Schedule

Washington high school extends its football schedule with Fort Madison under a two year contract. The Fort Madison game will be played at home on Saturday October 5, with plans for October 26 under consideration and October 18 set as UIA homecoming day. The series between Washington and Fort Madison, once intense, has cooled in recent years.

Stander Price Quaife Washington High Cchoo Fort Madison Washington University of Iowa Madison Oskaloosa Ottumwa Muscatine Burlington Fairfield Sigourney Mt. Vieasant

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