Hoover Invasion of Massachusetts Plans Outlined
Herbert Hoover prepared for a Massachusetts campaign visit starting Monday with a Boston arena speech on tariffs and prosperity. His train stops 15 minutes at Springfield and Worcester before Boston suburbs, with Mayor Nichols to greet him at Boston Common. The trip includes a scheduled broadcast from the western route on November 2. cities under consideration include Chicago. Catherine Hull and Sally McRoberts arrive for a university weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Springfield
Worcester
Herbert Hoeover
California
Chicago
Catherine Jane Hull
Town City
H. C. Hull
Sally McRoberts
Marengo
University
Keota Defeats West Chester 19 to 7 in Football Showdown
In Weert Chester at Chester on Oct 12 Keota high school beat West Chester 19 to 7. The first half was 7 to 6 in West Chester's favor. At Mt Pleasant on Oct 13 Mt Pleasant and Ottumwa high schools clashed with Ottumwa advancing to Mt Pleasant’s eight yard line twice.
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Weert Chester
Keota High School
West Chester
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Schoos Hatant
Al Smith in Kentucky meetings before Louisville speech
Governor Alfred E. Smith met Kentucky county chairmen and women in Louisville to organize Democratic campaign efforts for the decisive region known as the dark and bloody ground. He prepared a speech at the Jefferson County Armory and planned a St. Louis celebration before moving on to Sedalia and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
Kentucky
Louisville
St. Louis
U.P
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Jefferson County
Sedalia
Chicago
Paris Le Bourget World Air Lines Hub News
Le Bourget near Paris is described as the world air hub with multiple routes to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, and more. Notable figures like Lindbergh are cited, and plans for lighting major routes, expanding services, and speed advantages of air travel compared with trains and ships are discussed.
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Paris
HUB OF
World Air Lines
le Bourget
France
Europe
Grand Central Station
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Dieudonne Costes
Joseph Lebrix
Tokyo
China
India
Asia
Nungesser
Coli
Templehof Field
Berlin
Amsterdam
Cologne
Times Square
United States
Louis Bleriot
England
le Cour
London
Air Union
Haymarket
Channel
Calais
Dover
Paris-Mondon
Paris-Brussels
Paris-Marseilles
Phe
Budapest
Vienna
Nuremberg
Strassbourg
America
Imperial Airways
Zurich
Cherbourg
Suez
Lyons
Marseilles
Geneva
Antibes
Corsica
Tunis
Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Avienne
Prague
Belgrade
Bucharest
Constantinople
Farman Ures
Brussels
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Essen
Junior High Glee Club and Band Selections Listed
Selections announced for seventh and eighth graders across boys and girls glee clubs. Also junior high band members listed by instrument with names for each section and roles under Milburn McKay's supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Tigh
Milburn McKay
Willis Jones
Daryl Fetters
Rand Making Progress Forty Seven Pieces
A brief note reports progress on a Rand project showing forty seven pieces completed. The update highlights ongoing work, field results, and next milestones for completion within the planned timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
School Basketball Practice Schedule Set by Principal
Junior High will host a class basketball practice series with gym time arranged by Guy Carlton assistant principal. Each morning and afternoon slot cycles eighth seventh and sixth grades across Monday through Friday with a tournament date to be announced.
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Guy Carlton
Carlton
Weather, cold wave hit Midwest and Iowa reports
Iowa felt a delayed cold wave as lows failed to meet forecasts with Sioux City at 38 above zero. Des Moines and Chicago weather notes show cooler air arriving with no snow and a steady decline in temperatures from yesterday.
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Des Moines
U.P
Iowa
Sioux City
Charles D. Reed
Reed
Mercury
Chicago
Middle West
Government Weather Bureau
Hom
Simmons Attacks Smith Campaign Tactics In North Carolina
In New Bern on October 13, U S Senator F M Simmons charged the Democratic National Committee with a two faced campaign. He accused regular campaigners of evading prohibition and immigration issues and said Smith’s stance on state control of liquor traffic repudiates the Houston platform. Slumons resigned from the party and backed Governor Smith’s opposition. Southern leaders were accused of skewing Smith’s religion into the campaign rather than his policy records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
N. C
Democratic National Committee
South
U. S
F. M. Simmons
North Carolina
Simmons
Alfred B. Smith
North Corona
Simih
Slumons
Smutin
Smith
Houston Platform
Newark
Smith Speech on Radio Tonight Hoobert Hoovr Rally
Gov Alfred E Smith delivers Louisville address as Hoover supporters rally. Women speakers Glenna Collett Mrs Thomas A Edison and Mrs Harry Emerson Fosdick appear to urge Hoover on NBC from 9 to 9 20 p m. Ty Smith's Louisville talk airs nationwide on NBC from 8 to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred KE. Smith
Louisville
Herbert Hoover
Glenna Collett
Thomas A. Edison
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Hoover
NBC
Ty Smith
Sunlight Fails to Boost Hair Growth Says Researcher
Philadelphia report notes Prof Mildred Trotter of Washington University School of Medicine states that sun exposure does not stimulate hair growth on the scalp or eyebrows. She cautions against popular hair growth delusions and cites years of study and related experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mildred Trotter
Washington University School of Medicine
Trotter
Terry
Ants Raid Your Home How to Fix Them at Lafayette
Entomologists from Purdue University Agricultural Station offer steps to control ants in homes. Locate the nest and bore a hole four to six inches deep, pour in liquid carbon bisulfide, then seal. Baits using sugar and sodium arsenite attractants placed in saucers help workers carry poison to nests. If ants prefer meat or grease, substitute chipped beef steeped in water or grease for sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue University Agricultural Station
Ottumwa family visiting Washington friends for days
Mrs Homer Darbyshire and her daughters Frances Isabelle and Martha from Ottumwa are visiting friends in Washington for a few days to enjoy their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Darbyshire
Frances
Isabelle
Martha of
Ottumwa
Washington
Mrs. Duncan Visits Orris Home In Ainsworth
Mrs. Harry Duncan travels from Ainsworth to spend the day visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. M. L. Orris, continuing family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Duncan
Ainsworth
M. L. Orris
Loggers Rise Early to Cut Fire Hazard in Northwest
Loggers in Northwest forests adopt a 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. campaign to lessen fire risk. Camp foremen report higher morning productivity and longer afternoon breaks, with weather and rains expected to ease heat by late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beringham
Wash
Wead Crone Visits Parents After Work in Marshalltown
Wead Crone came yesterday from his work at Marshalltown to visit at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs Hl M Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wead Crone
Marshalltown
Hl. M. Crone
Frame Houses A Century Life for Lumber Industry Survey
A survey by the Lumber Manufacturers' Association reports that the average life of a frame house is about 100 years with depreciation after a century, while well-built frame homes depreciate slightly more in value than brick or stone structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Buried Like Royalty at Guildorf Mayor James Baker's Funeral
At the funeral of former Guildorf mayor James Baker, aldermanic robes were buried with him as a mark of respect. The ceremony reflected his service to the town and his standing in local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baker
Guildorf
England
France by air with a curious menagerie flight
A transport by air carries a mix of animals including a race horse from last year, five prize dogs, and birds such as canaries and other creatures to a zoo. The shipment, named Serpents for the Auster dam project, appears to be part of a larger exhibit or assignment at the zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croydon
London
Paris
Pares
Humber
Europe
France
Austerdam Zoo
WCTU Convention Attendees Stopover in Richland
Mrs. Will Cheesman and Mrs. Pleasant Hoskins of Richland visited overnight on their way home from Iowa City where they attended the Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention. Mrs. Cheesman serves as president of Keokuk county. Mrs. M. H. Sartor also attended and returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cheesman
Pleasant Hoskins
Richland
Iowa City
Womens Christian Temperance Union
Cheesman
Keokuk County
M. H. Sartor
Mrs Seymour Martin Visits Washington on Business
Mrs Seymour Martin from Kent arrived in Washington this morning and spent a brief period on business matters before returning home.
Zeppelin 950 Miles From Bermuda Struck By Minor Accident
A news note reports the airship Zeppelin 950 miles from the Bermuda Islands encountered a minor accident causing a speed reduction. The item also mentions local school news, including a new all electric Atwater Kent radio at Ainsworth Consolidated School and various educational events and faculty activities.
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Zeppelin
Bermuda Islands
Ainsworth Consolidated School
Atwater Kent
Trezona
Washington
J. WH. Peet
H. E. Ross
Crawfordville
Macy
Well- Iwan
Glen Porter
Ft. Madison
State Penitentiary
Iowa vs Chicago Scoreless Start in First Quarter
In the opening period Iowa led Chicago 13 to 0 as the first quarter ended, with Iowa dominating the early play and building a decisive margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOWA
Chicago
Washington Leads Early in Gridiron Opener
Washington jumps to a 14 to 0 first half lead over Muscatine as the season opener unfolds with strong early defense and a quick scoring drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscatine
Rain Outlook for Midwest and Plains Oct 15 1928
Forecast calls for rain early and late in the week across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern to central plains. Temperatures rise at the start of the period with a cooler finish anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
State WCTU Convention Ends in Iowa Adjournment
The Iowa state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union adjourned after passing resolutions and hearing speeches endorsing the eighteenth amendment and Hoover while warning of movie influences on youth. Mrs Rose Rowse of Sioux City urged mothers to shield children from films that mock the Volstead Act.
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Towacity
Y.p
Herbert Hoover
Rose
Rowse
Sioux City
Tammany Gains Millions Quote From Steffens
Lincoln Steffens questions Tammany Hall profits saying if its earnings from all sources could be pooled and paid as dividends shareholders would outearn New York Central and Standard Oil investors. The remarks frame a critique of political corruption and corporate comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
New York Central and and
Standard Oil
Lincoln Steffens
Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday
A 1928 United Press listing of radio features across networks. Programs include WEAF at various times with Dr S Park es Cadman Collier's hour and The Black Crows on WABC, plus Atwater Kent hour and opera Lohengrin on WOR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Radio Sunday
United Press
WEAF
Dr. S. Parkes
Cadman
Barrere Little
Symphony
Atwater Kent
WJZ
Collier's Hour
WABC
Black Crows
General Motors
Roexy
WOR
Vitaphone
Graf Zeppelin to Reach Lakehurst After Transatlantic Flight
Reports from the Graf Zeppelin indicate the airship is about 950 miles east of Bermuda and headed for Lakehurst New Jersey at reduced speed of 50 knots due to port horizontal stabilizer damage. Fireworks of messages confirm repairs underway while surface ships stand by and radio signals guide their position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Navy Department
Bermuda Islands
Lakehurst
N. J
C. Br, Rosendahl
Chatham, Mass
Radio Marine Corporation
Station Nel
Navy
Atlantic
NEL
American mining man murdered by bandits near Mascota
Charles Smith, an American mining man, was killed near Mascota after bandits visited his home and demanded arms and horses. He reportedly shot the bandit leader Ibarra with a carbine before being killed by two pistol shots. Lieut. Col. Pardinas ordered a careful investigation. Marion Crone has moved to Kansas City to become superintendent for the Prudential Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Charles Smith
Mascota
Marion Crone
Prudential Insurance Company
Marshalltown
Kansas City
Cultivated Gracefulness In Court Social Rounds
An old European court custom trained princesses in gracious social duty by circling the group and addressing each person with a courteous remark. Empress Augusta of Germany, famed for tact, learned this in Weimar palace gardens under her governess supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Germany
Weimar
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James Batterson
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Robert Hammer
Lee Wallace
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Clair Norton
Robert Sorrell
Roger Eicher
Anita Little
Verle Mitchell
Billy Manassier
Max Allen
John Jackson
Robert Roe
Tommy Stewart
Jimmy Wells
Donald Davis
Walter Jungbluth
Peter Jungbluth
Donald Franklin
Lou Jean Stewart
Betty Haven
Lillian Ross
George Masson
June Humble
Richard Johnson
Robert Barclay
Marion Sandy
Tom Duncan
Catherine Masson
Ray Kupka
Hayden Haight
Robert Shannon
Beatrice Wilson
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Senator Simmons
Carolina
Ainsworth School
Dirigible
National Broadcasting Company
Rosendahl
U. 8
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