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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

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Hoover Rally Drives New Jersey Republican Momentum

Herbert Hoover toured Hudson and Passaic counties and spoke to about 10 000 in Newark Armory backing prosperity through tariff protection immigration limits and fewer injunctions He predicted a Republican victory in New Jersey after demonstrations and labor speech reception He and Mrs Hoover stayed with Thomas and Ellen Edison in Menlo Park New Jersey

Armory Hoover Edge New Jersey Hudson Passaic Newark Jersey

Sauer Referees Oskaloosa Washington Openers

Ted Sauer of Fairfield named referee for the season opening football game between Oskaloosa and Washington high schools. Burkhart of Ottumwa acts as umpire and DeKalb of Fairfield as head linesman. Admission 35 cents students 50 cents adults. Season tickets good for three games. price listed as 1.35 but actually 1.25 for adults and 1.00 for pupils.

Ted Sauer Fairfield Washington Oskaloosa Sauer Simpson Burkhart Ottumwa Cornell DeKalb Muscatine

Suffering in Porto Rico Amid Storm Aftermath

Suffering was intense as Porto Rico faced a hurricane swept island with shattered homes ruined crops and widespread want. An outbreak of typhoid emerged in Aguadilla as people begged for food and shelter in the crisis.

San Juan Porto Rico Aguadilla

Fireworks Expected At State Farmers Union Convention

Des Moines Iowa September 18 the twelfth annual Iowa farmers union conference opens with more than 2000 delegates. Senator Smith W Brookhart and Milo Reno clash over farm relief policy while Reno delivers the annual address and other leaders from multiple state unions and governors attend.

Des Moines Iowa Farmers Union Smith W. Brookhart Brookhart Farmers Union Milo Reno Iowa Union Reno Brookhar Herbert Hoover S. Barret Davis City The C. E F. Huff Salina Kansas Farmers Union CC. C. Talbot North Dakota Farmers Union Walter Maddock North Dakota

Fall Festival Will Feature Horse Pulling Contest

A horse pulling contest will highlight the fall festival on September 27 and 28. The dynamometer from the state fair will be used, brought by A W Clyde and Roy Snyder of Ames. A multiple hitch demonstration will accompany the event with classes for teams under 3000 pounds and 2000 pounds or more.

A. W. Clyde Roy Snyder Ames Snyder Extension Service Iowa State College

Red Cross Seeks Large Fund for Storm Relief

Washington residents urged to donate to the national storm relief fund for West Indian islands hurricane victims. Banks will accept gifts, $50,000 already allotted, more needed. county Red Cross plans annual roll call between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving. A new secretary will replace Miss Susie Edgington who has died.

RED Cross Washington West Indian Islands F. W. Eastwood County National Treasury Susie Edgington

Council Approves Sidewalk Construction Across Town

At yesterday’s city council meeting a resolution was passed ordering sidewalks at various locations. The details will be officially published later this week. The session adjourned early in respect to Mayor John W. Applegate, whose first grandson was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Don Applegate.

John W. Applegate Don Applegate

Smith Welcomed by Omaha Today Speaks Tonight

Governor Alfred E. Smith arrives in Omaha amid cheers and a farm focused reception. A band plays Sidewalks of New York as Smith plans a farm oriented campaign swing through Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota to win rural votes and appeal to independents.

Omaha Alfred E. Smith New York Smith Union Station la Follette Iowa Herbert Hoover Clinton Wisconsin Minnesota Robert P. Warker Chicago New York State Gov. Smith

Ladies Discuss Home For Old Folks In Washington

A noon meeting led by Mrs Micher and Mrs W A discussed establishing an Old Folks Home in Washington. Bequests total about 16 000 dollars with potential 50 000 funding for operation. Prof C E Owen of Egypt spoke briefly on missionary work and language study before Yale studies.

Mra. J. Micher Mrsgy W. A Mra Josephine Hitler Orhen Improvement League Washington Hugh McCleery Supt. Peet C. E. Owen Egypt Assait Charles Corvette Owen Yale University Beyet

Parsons College enrolls over four hundred students

Enrolment at Parsons College Fairfield Iowa began last week with Harold Johnson Eva Diller Walter Easywood Florence Huber David Letts and Martha Sands among the early registrants. Officials anticipate total enrollment could exceed four hundred once late arrivals enroll.

Fairfield Iowa Harold Johnson Eva Diller Walter Easywood Washington Florence Huber West Chester David Letts Martha Sands Ainsworth Parsons College Parsons

Mission at St James Church Holds Weeklong Series

A week of mission services at St James Catholic Church opens with three daily meetings at 7 20 and 7 30 in the morning and 7 20 in the evening Father Kine of Des Moines speaks at each service A daily question box answers queries about religion and special childrens services are held at eleven o clock An invitation is extended to the public with many attendees from neighboring towns expected this week

St Times Catholic Church Father Kine Des Moines Severna Peierte

Wednesday's Five Best Radio Features

Radio listings summarize the WOR network feature on Senator William I Borah the WIZ network CesT Vincent Lopez orchestra Philco hour WHAF 7 30 CST Pat hio live hour and WHAF 6 CST Ameri coun magazine hour with program times and stations.

United Press WOR William I. Borah Vincent Lopez WIZ Network 1 Cust Philco WHAF Pathio Americoun

Veterans gather for grand army reunion in Denver

Indefinite reports from the Florida coast indicate 180 may have been killed. The grand army of the republic encampment in Denver draws 1,500 veterans from across the nation. Maj. W. H. Merson, 83, among the youngest, and Fred Williams, 101, lead a crowd that recalls Shiloh, Gettysburg and Vicksburg amid hospital updates and a communal holiday atmosphere.

Florida W. H. Merson Shiloh Winchester Ind Fred Williams Longe Beach Calif Slue Gettsyburg Vicksburg

London Court Clerk Collects Oaths in Curious Book

Thames police court assistant clerk F Ed Gray has compiled a book of oaths from police-court life. He cites methods like the Chinese custom of breaking a saucer, where a witness swears to tell the truth as the saucer breaks, threatening personal fate if not true.

London F. Ed. Gray Thames Police Court Gray

Tropical hurricane death tolls rise across Florida and coast

Reports from Beloe Guad loupe Miami and Tampa detail a growing death toll from the hurricane. Stricken areas near Lake Okeechobee and coastal towns report dozens dead with unconfirmed totals promising a rising count. Forecasts warn of heavy rains and strong winds inland and along the coast.

Raleigh N. C Atlantic Cape Hatteras L. A. Jenson Weather Bureau

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