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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
6
Society editor seeks reader tips on especially nice parties to honor hostesses. Call $4 and ask for Marion McLaughlin to provide permission to publish details. Prompt appreciation of thoughtful messages encouraged.
Mrs. Ward hosts boarders including Stephen Hartridge the engineer. Mary Ward cooks waffles and forms a bond with Stephen. He holds a mining claim for his company, gets freed when papers arrive, and Mary visits him with food in a rainstorm, leading to a budding romance and a joking confirmation of another claim.
A Boston Transcript remark highlights remarkable educational progress in the country, noting the paradox of rising knowledge while sources of ignorance appear persistent. The quote frames a public discussion on schooling and societal development.
MELLO-GLO Face Powder is marketed as preferred by beautiful women for its long wear no shine and absence of pastiness flaking or irritation. The ad claims a new French process minimizes large pores and provides a smooth spread for a youthful glow. Sherman Gros Druggists advertises the product.
Fire outbreaks across California Oregon Washington and nearby areas burn about 150000 acres. Cal fires in Ventura and San Diego counties cost about 5 million and claim one life. Northern California and Oregon crews battle new outbreaks as steve winds shift and volunteers help.
Iowa City readers report criticism by two University of Town alumni who argue the Western Conference faculty committee erred in making Allan Holman eligible for another year after stints at Parsons College and Ohio State. They compare past rulings involving L. B. Stephenson Ed Stephenson and Mayes McLain to argue consistency and fairness in Big Ten eligibility decisions.
Colleen Moore reveals a capable soprano voice in the First National Vitaphone production Smiling Irish Eyes at the Fox Theatre. The Irish romance includes songs like Smiling Irish Eyes performed with the Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra under Louis Silvers, with Moore rehearsing piano and vocal studies prior to filming. Chevalier receives high praise for his stage presence and charm, described as a genius with a divine spark admired by audiences of all ages.
Maurice Chevalier debuted at the Ziegfeld Frolic in New York amid rave reviews from critics who compared him to Rogers Chaplin and Jolson. They predicted his first film Innocents of Paris would be a great success after its Graham Theater premiere and strong audience reception.
Verdi Sept 19 Palmer family are moving on Roy Weiss place and Will Jacaronia will move on the Palmer land. Christina Polfing and-son with Howard Senaster visit Ralph Chorpening home. Dick Blanchiad and son spend Sunday with I. L. Schoonover in Washington. Will Bealer and mother visit Iowa City.
West Chester families, including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chorpening and Mr. and Mrs. James Chorpening, were Sunday guests at the R. J. Corpening home. The Walnut 4H club hosted Walnut Women's club families at Hiram Coakley home on Sept. 10. The Walnut Women's club met at the Al Logan home on Sept. 12. Will Bealer and his wife visited North Liberty to spend the day with his mother. The Spanish Government ordered planting of mulberry trees along roads to support silk worm production. Mrs. N. P. Allender of Keats, after Washington travel, headed to Kalona for business and to visit relatives.
A note from the Atchison Globe observes that boredom signals poor work performance and implies effort should improve. The compact aphorism cautions readers to reassess focus and quality. The piece emphasizes accountability in professional duties.
An advertisement promoting Kruschen Salts claims easy fat loss by taking a half teaspoon in hot water each morning. It promises weight drop in three weeks, improved energy, clearer skin, and brighter eyes, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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