Hoover Visits South America Amid Cheerful Welcome
The party aboard the Argentine cruiser Buenos Aires arrived in Montevideo marking the first stop of a goodwill tour toward Nicaragua. President-elect Hoover met Uruguayan officials and enjoyed cordial welcomes amid demonstrations praising Sandino and Hoover’s reception by Campisteguy. He praised Argentina’s progress and said the visit left a lasting, grateful impression on Americans.
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Start Sale of Season Tickets at Washington High School
Washington high school opens its season ticket sale for the Little Six conference games at the school gym. Adults pay 1.75 for five games, students 1.25 with a 0.50 saving, single admissions 0 for adults and 0.05 for students. A youth season ticket at 0.59 offers 0.25 savings. William Spenner of Kalona visited Washington on Saturday.
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President Coolidge Faces Senate Delays on Kellogg Treaty
President Coolidge tried to pacify Senate opposition to the Kellogg naval treaty but the foreign relations committee delayed action and Reed and Moses pressed reservations. Senator Shipstead met Coolidge then returned as Reed argued for reservations, forcing adjournment. King of Utah said he would block naval bill until treaty is ratified.
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Missouri
Christmas Aid Requested for Local Families in Need
A letter from Mrs Laura Bell Good Fellows appeals for help for a long out of work man and his ailing wife. The note describes hardship, pneumonia from influenza, and asks neighbors to sign coupons and send gifts before the deadline. A second item reports the death of Mrs Kate Bell Baker in Chicago after illness, with funeral plans in Washington and Ardmore connections.
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Maytag to Launch Radioettes With New Radio Schedule
The Maytag company announces a new program called Maytag Radioettes opening soon with plans for a larger independent radio schedule. Details remain unrevealed but Maytag reps promise greater hook ups and a grinning themed musical background. The program is said to use the v ALTonte process and will be broadcast on KDBA Pitours.
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Good Deed Turns Fatal in Knoxville Court Case
Charles Bradshaw died from tetanus after helping Jack Henry push a car from a mud hole. Henry is defendant in a $10,000 Circuit Court suit as Bradshaw’s beneficiary of the fatal good deed.
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Rebellion Breaks Out in Afghanistan
Calcutta dispatch reports renewed rebellion in Afghanistan with fighting near Kabul and two major centers affected as of December 17. Road to stability unclear amid ongoing clashes and potential regional impact.
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Director Hogue of Budget Dies Suddenly in Des Moines
Dee Hogue, 67, former director of the budget, died at 10:80 today at the Chamberlain hotel Des Moines after a heart attack triggered by a brief influenza period. Born in Monroe county and raised near Norwalk, he moved to Monona county before farming and livestock work. He moved to Des Moines after 1924 appointment as budget director, succeeding Maytag, with strong ties to Warren and Blencoe.
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Sister of Jas Zeck Called by Telegram
James Zeck received a telegram about the death of his sister Emma Way in Pasaden Saturday evening Funeral services to be held there burial at Pasaden She was about seventy and born in the community She was the daughter of the late Jacob Zeck married at age twenty and had not lived in Washington since Then she lived in New Sharon and later moved to California She is survived by her husband four sons and one daughter Wes Way visited here about the family
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Special Delivery Holiday Service Notice
Community notice outlines limited special delivery options for Christmas. It mentions livery pickup, registered insured mail, and emphasis on safety and timing during the holiday period.
King’s Condition Reported Better Despite Illness
London dispatch reports the king, once in a deep illness, has begun to show slight improvement. He can talk little but has asked for those close to him and is expected to hold a brief conversation via a voice contact soon after three pm local time, according to a reliable source.
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Hessel tine Funeral Here
Funeral services for Archie Hessel tine, who died in Milwaukee, are set for Wednesday at two oclock at Goodin funeral parlors. Burial will be at Elm Grove cemetery. The body is due to arrive in Washington Tuesday night. He was a son of Albert Hessel and leaves a widow and one child.
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Wrights first flight 25 years ago at Kitty Hawk North Carolina
Twenty five years ago today the Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina. Orville Wright piloted a wooden aircraft for 12 seconds and two additional flights followed, lasting 39 seconds and 852 feet, proving the start of modern aviation and inspiring further research and demonstrations in the United States and abroad.
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Anniversary comments from aviation leaders on Wrights feat
Washington December marks the twenty fifth anniversary of powered flight with remarks from top aviation officials and Orville Wright. The American Aeronautic Association secured the statements highlighting progress from a pioneer era to modern trans oceanic travel.
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Paraguay Signals Mediation Openness in Border Dispute
Paraguay shows willingness to accept Pan American mediation on the border dispute with Bolivia while Paraguay mobilizes its army defensively amid tensions. Bolivian officials discuss the offer, with mixed signals on formal acceptance and the impact of recent fort seizures and clashes.
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City to hear plan for Washington junior college
The board of education urges Washington residents and school patrons to attend a special assembly in the school auditorium tomorrow at 3 20 pm to learn what a junior college can offer. Charles E Miller Albia attorney and former school board member will speak about progress and methods in education.
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Keota Resident Electrocuted Repairing Transformer
Keota December 17 W F Carrico 42 of Keota employed by Iowa Southern Utilities was electrocuted at 4 pm Saturday while repairing a transformer east of Harper. He fell from the pole and was found by Mrs Peter Hammen. He died instantly after being struck by 6600 volt current. Survived by wife six children and one grandchild.
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Tuesday's Five Best Radio Features From 1928 Sketches
United Press copy lists radio features on NBC and CBS networks including WEAF WJZ WABC and WOR. Highlights Hank Simmons showboat East Lynne and Suppe operetta Fantini ta aired from 8 CST. V E Davis of Kalona traveled to Washington on business.
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