Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-11-11
ARNIST|CE DAY
IS OCCASION FOR
JUBILEE IN CITY

Eleven o'clock was the signal here,
as in all other parts of the United
States for the Capital City to do just
honors to it's boys who fought for her
and victory gained year ago today.
In every home, in every office and on
every street corner Salemites turned
east in respect to those who had gone
west" to carry the standard of human
ity.
1t might have been the rain, 1t
might have been the silent emotions
Of joy that means SO much to many
happy mothers in Sa$fin salomes that
kept down the enthusiasm that mark
ed the signing of the armistice with the
Hun on Flanders field year ago.
While young America thronged the
streets and with boisterous voice and
clamor acclaimed the salient occa-
sion, those who knew--and felt---knelt
in greater obeisance to the day at their
firesides.
Everybody Celebrates,
There esthose who had returned
some broken and tired--to the
homes from whence, now many
months ago, they had marched proud
ly and valiantly forth. Then, there
were those. for whom only memory
spoke, that lived again in silence in
many Salem homes. The emotion that
wrung many hearts here today did
greater tribute to those who had gone
across" than the din that filled down
town streets.
Boy Scouts, high school students,
collegians and plain citizens joined in
the rousing jubilee that began at IL
o'clock. Scheduled for Is minutes, no
time could stem the ardor that gripped
the city. For more than an hour tin
cans clanked, horns footed. youngsters
shouted, pistols and guns barked along
the city's thorouehfares
Impromptu Parades.
No parade was planned. But more
than score Of automobiles formed In
impromptu procession and moved in
repeated circuit between High and
Commercial streets on State.
In spite of the enthusiasm that ran
high and the recklessness Of some
drivers no accident occurred. Traffic
Officer Moffitt continuously patrolied
the streets, and patroimen aided in
guiding the surging traffic.
Led by Harold Cook, scout executive,
so lads. bearing every contrivance
imaginable to make noise, serpentined
through the streets. They gathered at
intersections and Justify cheered.
Hundreds of persons thronged the
sidewalks and watched the noisy pro-
cession. Cutouts were open, horns
were tied down-there was no place on
State street for an autoist who could
not make noise with his car
The armory was silent. 1t was not
for the boys in khaki to pay homage to
the day, so they smiled In mute appre-
citation Of the celebration of others
Every mercantile store, shop and
business office remained closed for the
day. The employees at the state and
court house and city hall were freed
from their labors for the day.
Flags draped the downtown streets,
and flaming bunting hung from many
windows in the office buildings.
Many youngsters prolonged the cele-
bration throughout the afternoon.
With can tied to bicycles and bells and
horns in their hands they hurried
through the streets.
Tonight various organizations will
observe the day in fitting style. Sew
eral dances have been planned, and
some lodges will hold jubilees.
Dance Is Climax
The climax of the Armistice day
celebration will be reached this eve
ming at the American Legion dance
in the armory. The affair is exclus-
lively for ex-serviee men, whether
members of the post. or not. and for
their ladies. The great hail has been
profusely decorated with flags and
banners. and an eight piece orchestra
OF selected musicians has been secur-
ed to furnish music for the event, The
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