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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1928

Page

5

Horticulturists tour Iowa orchards and farms. Kimball dies

A North central and Canadian horticulturist tour visited Iowa, inspecting orchards and Iowa State College. Lt Gov Clem F Kimball died after a two year illness in Council Bluffs. The week also featured crop outlooks, radio station reclassifications, weather events, and political campaigns across the state.

North Central States Canada Iowa Iowa State College Clement F. Kimball Overnor Council Bluffs Clem F. Kimball Council Blufffs

The Count of Ten and Dressed to Kill at the Hawk's Nest

The week's program features The Count of Ten with Charles Ray James Gleason and Jebyna Ralston showing a young prize fighter’s pursuit of a world title amid personal ties. Dressed to Kill follows a present day master crook played by Mary Astor with a modern crime plot. The Hawk's Nest stars Milton Sills and Doris Kenyon in a rival cafe vendetta ending in a confession and romance.

Mary Astor Connisseur Milton Sills Montague Love Sill Sills Doris Kenyon Milton Charles Ray James Gleason Jebyna Ralston Edmund Lowe Milton Silix

New York Yankees Beat Toledo 8 6 In Exhibition

The New York Yankees featuring Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig defeated Toledo 8 to 6 in an exhibition. Iowa varsity football players received equipment ahead of the season workouts starting today. Arrangements for night football in Des Moines were completed at Drake University.

Smith W. Brookhart Milo Reno Iowa Farmers Union Des Moines Emerson W. Nelson University of Iowa College of Law Rufus W. Fitzgerald Board of Trustees Upper Iowa University Fayette J. W. Dickman J. P. van Horn Iowa New York Yankees Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Toledo Varsit Drake University Philadelphia Athletics

Washington Ten Years Ago Highlights and Obits 1918

Washington notes from September 16 to 20 1918 record local deaths and honors. George T Auld aged 93 dies at his South Marion home after long service in the state legislature. John Shaffer dies at Crawfordsville after illness. WWI era items include draft notices 115 questionnaires mailed daily and local Red Cross fundraising. Football lineup and school events noted, plus nurses graduates and wartime employment changes.

George T. Auld South Marion Avenue John Shaffer Corp Henry Scaffer Camp Pike C. M. and Fe Clothing Crawfordsville Regan Donald Ross Monmouth College Student Army Training Corps Hospital Street Richmond Red Cross Harold J. Blair Charles Blair A. J. Dawson Maor S.W. Brookhart Camp Perry Ohio Alice Brady Theda Bara Salome

Noted Washington Man Winfield Smouse a Community Builder

Winfield Smouse arrived in Washington county in 1867 and built a career as a grocer hardware dealer and real estate developer. He shaped the town by platting numerous additions, financed key buildings, served on boards from Y M C A to Parson's College, and supported churches and prohibition efforts.

Winfield Smouse Journal Smouse Win Mr. Smouse Washington Cumberland Maryland Cumberland Academy Rainsburg Seminary Union School C. C L. and W. Smouse Thompson George Stewart Hardware and Implement Haskins Highland Addition Highland Lake Highland Park Sunset Park J. E. Lemmon Pharmacy Colenso Graham Theatre Mt. Pleasant Parson's College First National Bank First Presbyterian Church Rotary Club Country Club Zion Lutheran Church Presbyterian Chuch County Central Fle l

American tennis stars topple French rivals in U.S. singles

At Yankee Stadium on Wednesday American tennis stars defeated formidable French contenders in three of five grueling battles to win the United States national singles championship.

Wednesday United States

England Awakens to Anglo French Naval Treaty Rift

The piece notes England’s realization that the Anglo French naval treaty grants France primacy while England gains little. Briand responds to criticism as global tensions press. Nationalist China and the United States navy exchange salutes signaling evolving naval diplomacy.

England France Briand China United States Navy

Washington establishes consulate in Nanking

In a bold diplomatic move, Washington set up a consulate in Nanking signaling growing recognition. Concurrently extravagant plans emerged for a coronation ceremony in Japan, highlighting heightened ceremonial ambitions.

Japan

Harvest Home Announces Dinner Bazaar Display for September

The Lexington Harvest Home will be held on Thursday September 20 featuring a chicken dinner bazaar and display. Admission details are not fully listed in the notice.

Lexington Harvest Home

W R C Rummage Sale and Meetings Planned

A missionary society schedules a rummage sale for Saturday October 6. The Regular meeting of the W R C is set for Saturday September 15 at 2 30 with ballotting and officers urged to attend. A cottage prayer meeting will be at Mr Sendlum’s home on E Washington street Friday at 7 30 all welcome.

Washington County Sionary Society Fred Morrison West Washington Street Lemmon Apartments Clara Simmering John Simmering, Jr Haseen

Washington Indies beat Brighton edge in season closer

The Washington Indies closed their season with an 8 to 6 victory over Brighton. Local news notes thefts, civic meetings, school start times, and upcoming fall festival events across Washington and nearby towns.

Washington Indies Brighton

Coolidge aims for war renunciation treaty climax

President Coolidge seeks rapid ratification of the war renunciation treaty this fall as the capstone of his term while leaving Wisconsin via a clay pigeon shoot farewell. The report also notes campaigns, party splits, and foreign policy gestures influencing the 1924 political landscape with multiple regional movements.

Coolidge Wisconsin Superior

Italian American Club President Killed Near City Hall

Tony Lombardo, president of the Italian-American club, was killed at the corner of Madison and Dearborn streets, two blocks from City Hall. The incident occurred in a busy urban area, prompting investigations by local police and immediate public concern.

Tony Lombardo Madison and Dearborne Streets

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