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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1928

Page

1

Smith Writes Final Campaign Speech in Madison Square Garden

Gov Alfred E. Smith sat down to write his final campaign address today and will deliver it at Madison Square Garden tonight. He plans a radio appeal Monday to rally voters but will not raise the campaign unless necessary. He believes crowd reception and state signals support a likely victory, noting strong Brooklyn turnout and open remarks.

New York Alfred E. Smith Madison v Garden Brooklyn Ike AL Smith

Ford Endorses Hoover for President in Interview

In York on November 2, Ford voiced strong support for Herbert Hoover, saying only Hoover can steer the country to new prosperity. He argued Hoover’s background and vision fit the nation’s needs, that liquor policy affects wages, and that real progress requires broad, systematic leadership rather than piecemeal tinkering.

York Ford Herbert Hoover Hoover Dow Jones and Company Iloover Cnandlers

Major Atkinson Pleads for Hoover in Republican Meeting

Major Dent Atkinson urged support for Herbert Hoover at a Republican gathering in Wish chool auditorium. About 200 attendees heard his sharp critique of Al Smith and Tammany Hall, defended immigration limits, and stressed fears of foreign competition. Musical operetta opened the event with a Hoover campaign song encore, as county candidates were introduced.

Dent Atkinson G Mmede Herbert Hoovers Republica Wishchool Smith Tammany

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper notice gives partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.

Borah Attacks Tammany Arouses Boston Rally Audience

Sen. William E. Borah of Idaho criticized the Tammany links to Gov. Smith at a Republican rally in Boston drawing loud heckling and standing ovations from about 11,000 attendees. He claimed 1924 votes for a reform ticket headed by Calvin Coolidge’s ally and blamed Tammany for New York City corruption.

Borah Boston Coolidge William E. Borah Idaho Tammaniy Smith Boral Calvin Cooke Tam New York

New Telephone Directories Issued This Week

New telephone directories issued this week by the Washington Telephone Company arrive after printers. The downtown area is underground for wires to about twenty blocks, with rural lines extended toward Crawfordsville. The work includes replacing poles and adding underground sections, improving service in the business district and surrounding town areas.

Washington S8epek Lloyd Morrison Counsey Fey Coekin I Nyt Tak Im Ines Jaystem Crawfordsville

Expect Biggest Vote Ever Cast At Election Here

Large turnout expected as 15 000 ballots printed, polls open at eight in the morning in Washington County. Voters will choose among many candidates, decide three public measures, and vote on a senate representation amendment and an area plan for eradicating bovine tuberculosis. Counting may be slow due to heavy participation, with receiving and counting boards in most precincts to speed process.

Gence Washington County Moring Jong Ust Senate

Hoover enlarges on farm program in St Louis talk

In St Louis Hoover drew about 10 000 cheering listeners at the Kiel Auditorium for his western trip address. He urged a December special session to resolve the farm question, proposed inland waterway plans, and favored tax relief and federal aid to farmers while opposing government competition with private business. He also touched on public utilities regulation, education, and conservation, and noted the need to reserve American markets for farmers through tariffs. The forecast rain and local obituaries were briefly noted amid the speech coverage.

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Maxwell Family Hosts Corn Husking Gathering

Verle Maxwell returned from St Cloud Minnesota to husk corn at home. Mr and Mrs Trevett Osten and Mr and Mrs Paul Maxwell from Muncie Indiana were entertained for supper at the Clyde Maxwell home. Friends gathered Saturday evening to greet Paul and Gladys and meet their uncle Fount who aided the corn busking project.

Maxwell St Cloud Mhinesota Donald Smith Kien Scrawfordavne Rex Smith Trevett Osten Paul i Maxwell Mancle Indiana Clyde Maxwell Tin Paul Il Gladys

Weather outlook for Nov 5 to 10 in upper Mississippi valleys

Mostly fair and warmer next week. Periods of precipitation possible in northern and central regions. Air remains semipermeable above seasonal norms through most of the period. Colder weather arrives toward the end of the week.

Upper Jissiesippi Missouri Puhs

Lone Tree Coach Writes a Letter About Washington Game

Lone Tree high school coach Lloyd Bridge criticizes scheduling blocks with Washington and argues Lone Tree would beat them by several scores based on comparative results. He notes Muscatine and Tipton performances, cautions against overstating fear, and cites athletic pacing concerns for a fall game. Also mentions Ruth McGinnis reporting Martha Metcalf as editor at State Normal school.

Lloyd Bridge Journal Lone ‘Trest Washington Bridge Lone Tree Washinton Washington Lone ‘Tree Muscatine Musentine Tipton Lao Mo Mina Museatine Musetine Muscatin Wellman R. Bridge Ruth McGinnis Martha Met Ix Hool State Normal School Union Grove Wisconsin

Ethel Grecian Nominated for County Auditor by Republican Committee

The Republican committee nominates Ethel Grecian today for county auditor to Hill ticket vacancy. Metropolitan choir presents a mixed program Sunday at 4 pm featuring works by Parker Elgar Gretehaninnoff and Bach, with solos by Bernice Warren and Donald Steele, inviting local and out of town attendees despite adverse conditions.

Ethel Grecian Met Charen Horatio Parker School of Music Yale University Bernice Warren al Torre King Olah Edward Elgar England Gretehaninoff

County Doctors Endorse Bovine TB Eradication

Dr J la Frey of Kalona and Dr HF Masson of Washington announce county medical society support for bovine tuberculosis eradication. The measure heads to voters next Tuesday, with emphasis on public health and tax funding if adopted. Local notes mention Corilinsker, Gail Hesseltine, Guver Booth, and others in community updates.

J. la Frey Kalona HF. Masson Washington Washingt County Medical Society Bssuenent Mortons Towa Washington County

Miss Ethel Grecian Named Republican Auditor Candidate

Miss Ethel Grecian, deputy county auditor for ten years, becomes the Republican candidate to succeed J. T Matthews who died yesterday. The county committee met in special session and selected Grecian by a 24 to 1 vote over Warren Morgan of Clay township to fill the vacancy and appear on the ticket next Tuesday. Grace Gibson acted as secretary after Edna Flynn could not attend. most county precincts were represented.

Ethel Grecian J. T Matthews Matthews Rae Republican County Atte Greetan Warren Morgan Clay Township Glenace Oma Grace Gibson Washington Edna Flynn Riverside Ounty iNa

Fortnightly Club Anniversary A Evening Recital

Soprano Miss Stoltz and organist Mrs Neiam will headline the Fortnightly Lab anniversary program at United Presbyterian Inn Friday November 9. The 8 pm concert features Miss Stoltz who recently sang for Madam Schumann-Heink and was invited to New York for a recital, underscoring her notable musical prestige.

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Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday 1928

United Press network listings outline a Sunday radio slate with We WEAP Sophie Bi an WJZ WEAF and WHAF networks. Programs include Up From the Streets Dr Parkes Cadma Best Features Men of Destiny Natoma and a General Motors hour. Local residents Lewis Jugenheim er and family, Latimer Davis, Claud T. McCoy, Delbert Maxwell attended meetings and Mrs F M Smith traveled to Osceola. The Walking man canvassed the neighborhood.

United Press Network Keinald We Weap Amter Kent Sophie Bian WEAR Mith WJZ Hier WEAF Parkes Cadma Norman Herbe Alfred Smith General Motors Kert Lewis Jugenheimer Washington McCall Latimer Davis Claud T. McCoy Delbert Maxwell Crawfordsville F. M. Smith Osceola Brady

Queer Time Measurement Stance in Smoking Habits

A fragment discusses time perception among smokers noting that a normal cigarette user lights one about every half hour. It suggests a cigarette walk would span roughly one and a half to two miles, implying a measured pace and behavior related to smoking.

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