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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1928

Page

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Hoover to Start Extended South American Tour

Palo Alto Calif Nov 10 Herbert Hoover plans an extended South American goodwill tour as president elect. The voyage on the battleship Maryland will begin from San Diego and cover Panama Peru Chile Argentina Brazil Uruguay with Havana return then New York. He may visit Nicaragua and inspect the canal project. Mrs Hoover’s participation undecided though All South America is named.

Palo Alto Calif Herbert Hoover White House Woodrow Wilson Europe League of Nations Harding Peace Coast Panama Canal Jane Hoover San Diego Maryland Ben Mexico Nicaragua Francisco Valparaiso Chile Lima Peru Santiago Buenos Aires Montevideo Rio de Janiero Panama Argentina Brazil Uruguay Wil Havana Cuba Durin Mis New York President-elist Sant Jane Sos Eltot South America Stanford Santa Clara Stanford Stadium Stanford Chapel Jowa City Ehchool American Citzenship General Federation John ¢. Pearson N. St. No Washington Judice Martin J. Wade Towns City Amy Ida Onerat Federator

Armistice Talks and the German Surrender 1918

A compact account of Wilson's 14 points and the German note exchanges from October to November 1918 culminating in the Armistice signed at Compiegne. It traces German requests, Allied replies, and the shift to a government approved by the people, leading to the November 11 ceasefire and the end of the war.

United Press GTON Coass Wilson Legation Max Baden United States of America Pearn United "States Rose Ofing Persident United States Lansins Germany America Atention Mount Vernon Lanshe German Peoples War Council Paris Berlin Elth Mies Tion Every I Supreme War Council

Occasional Rains Predicted For Week Preview

Weather outlook for Nov 12 to 17 shows occasional precipitation mainly in upper Mississippi, lower Missouri valleys, and northern central Great Plains. Temperatures rise above normal early week then turn cooler by the weekend. Donald Welch, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Welch, is reported improving at University Hospital Iowa City after surgery for a bone infection.

Mississippi Missouri Great, Plains Donald Welch Charles Welch Uiversity Hospital Iowa City

Boys Organize An Unusual Company For Trips

In a community room, boys form a venture to fund a truck and motor lorry for trips, including long journeys to Yellowstone. Victor Mastin guides plans to raise money by collecting newspapers from homes and shops, with stock limited to fifty shares per member. Charter members listed include Harod Ahrens and Doneng among others.

Yellowstone National Park Victor Mastin Friends Newspapers Soba Wniting Harod Ahrens Doneng Triv Sones John Jackson Junior Joice William Kyle Claire Norton Bob Roe

Fortnightly Club Marks Thirty Second Anniversary

About two hundred attend a recital by Mrs. Margaret Stoltz and Mrs. Donald Neasham at United Presbyterian Church to celebrate the Fortnightly club’s 32nd anniversary. The club began in 1896 with twenty members and has grown to eight departments and 280 members.

Margaret White Stoltg Donald Neasham United Presbyter Church Stoltz Newsiam Sis J.A. Harwood A. Anderson B. L. Wilson J.C. W. Cox Ito Tas

Armistice Day Recall Reflects on 16 Years Past

Washington observes Armistice Day with a morning memorial service by Beatty post and a noon gathering. A procession, martial band, and fireworks mark the day, followed by evening services at the Methodist church. Crowd scenes recalled from the Journal of 1918 show town-wide participation.

Washington Mgrnin Rune

Red Oak hosts annual corn husking contest results

At Bernard Peterson farm four miles north of Red Oak Indiana the district corn husking champions competed in a field yielding about 60 bushes per acre. The event aimed to determine which town would represent the area at the mid West husking contest in Benton county next Tuesday.

Red Oak Dent Bernard Peterson Benton County Indiana Tnes

Program for Book Week Is Announced

The book week committee outlines a school wide program to boost reading interest with talks and book reviews. Readings and poster contests are scheduled at St James Centenial High School Heights Junior High and Lincoln with authors and reviewers named for several sessions. A joint parent teacher meeting plan is proposed to discuss student reading initiatives.

Book Week Cla St James School Everett Griffith Hhott Jawson Kate Douglas Wietein C. J. Roberts Estelline Heett Vizin

Memorial services planned by local Knights of Columbus

Memorial service announcement for members of the Knights of Columbus in Nashington code. Mass at James Catholic church on Armistice Day morning, with a front-post remembrance at two o'clock at the Knights of Columbus hall. A memorial sermon will be delivered by Father Deck F of Keota for deceased council members Pred West, Johny Scranwell, and John Moriarty, with similar services this month by KC lodges.

Nashington Knights of Cole James Catholis Church Knighte of Columbus Alt Officers of Washington Council Father Deck Keota Keyen Threw

Nunziata Under Threat As Eruption Advances

Jowa City reports a slow lava flow from Mount Etna threatening Nunziata and nearby towns Giarra. The line of advance endangers homes and fields while emergency observers monitor the eruption’s progress and impact on residents.

MT. Etna Nunziata Giarra

New Emperor Hirohito Crowned In Tokyo Ceremony Echoed Across Japan

In Kyoto a grand coronation crowned Hirohito and his wife Nagako as emperor and empress. A dazzling pageant featured traditional robes and a broad sword while crowds gathered from across the nation. The event, broadcast nationwide by radio, was marked by a rainbow omen and a hopeful forecast for peace.

Kyoto Japan Hirohito Hirohito No Atira Nagako Tokio Miroshito Sis

Erupting Mount Etna Devastates Catania Region

Lava from Mount Etna pours down the mountain side destroying homes in Catania and Mascati as the molten mass pushes toward Strada in Giorra. The eruption continues with a rapid new flow prompting alarm among residents and authorities.

Mascati Tremendus Strada Giorra

Armistice Day Observed Worldwide With Ceremonies

Nations honor World War dead with ceremonies at unknown soldiers graves. In the United States President Coolidge will speak during American Legion events, with General Pershing and other leaders participating. Kellogg and Borah address efforts for peace and international goodwill as Paris and London mark the dead. Germany offers no official Armistice Day observance.

the United Press United States France Great Britaan Soldier Morrow Washington Coolidge American Legion National Broadcastingompany John J. Pershing Paul ¥. McNutt Thomas J. Dixoma Theeremony Kellogg Metropolitan Opera House New York International Good Will Congress Senator Borah Owen DB. Young George Scapini King Coors London Paris Gaston Doumergne

Heavy Stock Sales Hit Record Pace in New York Session

New York stock market sees heavy activity with over three million shares traded in a short session. The brisk pace suggests a strong buying mood amid a five hour session, as analysts note record potential. Omitted details mention individual investors and family context at a Dodds household.

New York Mllion

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