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Newspaper
West Bend Journal
Location
West Bend, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
3
A Vitagraph film titled The Gamblers featuring star Harry T. Morey screens at the West Bend Opera House Saturday night January 17. The plot centers on Wilbur Emerson leading a cash-strapped group through a risky gambit to reclaim his father’s fortune amid accusations of illegality.
A young man leaving a dental appointment at the fair becomes unsettled after ether is administered. Witnesses describe his strange reactions as he recovers, prompting questions about the incident and the safety of the anesthesia offered at the event.
The article argues that good crop prices spur new investment and higher production, but true agricultural success hinges on railroad expansion. Railroads are described as modern beasts of burden that transport crops to world markets, with both railways and farms boosting output and lowering unit costs through ongoing capital investment.
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