Democratic Platform Pledges Enforcement and Relief for Farmers
The platform pledges enforcement of laws and relief for farmers, plus labor rights, federal employment in Panama Canal roles, and Aliied promises to Armenia. It endorses collective bargaining with anti-trust exemptions, a positive foreign policy, Monroe Doctrine as a cardinal principle, and equal rights for women and immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Armenia
America
Jervil Service
Mexico
Senate
Republican Party
Washington
Congress of the
United States
National Democracy
Postal Progress Slashes Air Mail Rates and Doubles Weight
Beginning August 1 the air mail weight unit doubles and the rate halves. Five cents will carry an ounce via the fastest service, a sharp change from the old three-cent rate. The piece notes the Air Mail to popularize a faster delivery and jokes about government businesses doing well in the post office.
Vote by States Shows Results at Democratic National Convention
Houston June 28 balloting began at 10:87 pm for the presidential nominee. First tally lists state by state results with Smith leading after Ohio shifts then final official counts show Smith at 849 2-8 and George at 62 1-2 with multiple candidates receiving smaller totals.
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Houston
Alabama
George
Hull
Woollen
Jones
Donahey
Smith
Arizona
Arkansas
Reed
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Town
Kansas
Ayres
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Senator Harrison
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Pomerene
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Chief Justice Watts
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Virgin Islands
Harrison
Watts
Donaie
Bilbo
Al Smith’s Early Life and Political Rise Highlighted
Albany June 29 Following a concise history of Gov. Al Smith the article traces his birth December 20 1873 near the Brooklyn Bridge his work as a news boy and clerk at the Fulton Fish Market his early theater interests and entry into politics under Tammany leader Tom Foley. It notes his 1900 marriage to Katherine Dunn five children and 25 year career with only one electoral defeat in 1920 for governor. He is identified as Roman Catholic.
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Albany
N. Y
al Smith
Brooklyn Bridge
Fulton Fish Market
Tom Foley
Tammany
Katherine Dunn
New York
Vals
State Assembly
New York County
New York City
M Rich Remembered At Simple Atlanta Funeral
Funeral services were held in Atlanta for M. Rich a long time department store pioneer who for 60 years led a major Georgia retailer. Dr David Marx conducted the rites at Oakland cemetery where burial followed after Rich died Friday in Atlantic City New Jersey.
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Atlanta
M. Rich
Atlantic City
N. J
David Marx
Oakland Cemetery
Joe Robinson Chosen Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate
Houston June 29 Forty five years ago a farm boy named Joe Robinson began his rise to politics. He is selected as Democratic vice presidential standard bearer advanced by party factions and known for fierce oratory and blunt, friendly character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Ingo
Joe Robinson
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Robinson
Napoleon
United States
Sen. J. Davis
House of Congress
United States Senate
Betas
Middle Arkansas
New York
North Carolina
House
Senate
Charles Curtis
Death of Dr. W. J. Blalock leader of Fulton National Bank
Dr. W. J. Blalock 60 founder and president of the Fulton National Bank of Atlanta died after a short illness at an Atlanta hospital. A Fayetteville native, he graduated from Mercer University and Columbia University medical program before returning to Georgia to found the Fulton National Bank in 1909. He was active in civic life and belonged to the Capital City Club Piedmont Driving Club and the Atlanta Athletic Club.
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Atlanta
W. J. Blalock
Fulton National Bank of
Fayetteville
Blalock
Mercer University
Columbia Unversity
New York
Georgia
Fulton National Bank
Capitol City Club
Piedmont Driving Club
Atlanta Athletic Club
More Milk Means More Money Says Rising Dairy Demand
The article notes 5,000 new American milk customers daily and rising per capita dairy use from 42.4 gallons in 1917 to 56.8 in 1926. Butter and other dairy products also climbed, signaling a stable market and urging farmers to consider dairying as a shift from harder marketing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Better Dairy Sires Special Opens Across Georgia
In cooperation with multiple farming groups, the Better Dairy Sires Special tours Georgia towns from July 24 to 31. The program features free farm registrations, dairy cow exhibitions, breed talks by H Mobley, and a scrub bull auction to buy and sell pure bred sires at discounted prices.
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A.m
Manchester
Beach Point
H. Mobley
International Harvester Co
Guernsey
Jersey
Holstein
Agricultural Department
A. B. & Cg; Railroad Co
FLY-TOX touted as ant killer and insecticide
An advertisement extols FLY-TOX as a scientific insecticide developed at Mellon Institute by Rex Fellowship. It claims the product kills all household insects and promises simple bottle instructions, safety, stainless build, fragrance, and a money back guarantee. It urges continued spraying for several days due to persistent ant colonies.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
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Georgia Department, of Agriculture
International Harvester Company
Costal Plains Experiment Station
Georgia Dairy Products Manufacturers Association
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Holstein-Friesian Association
American and
Georgia Jersey Cattle Clubs
Utilities Information Committee of Georgia
County Agricultural Agents
Chambers of Commerce
Rebecca
Cordele
Vienna
Butler Dramatic Club
the Ghost Bird
Neil E. Shaffner
Butler School
Andalusia Anderson
Louise Hill
Joe McCants
Linwood McGee
Evelyn Gilmore
Emory Lynder
Eloise Bolding
Dudley Taunton
Tom Harmon
Martha Benns
the Neighborhood
Mildred Garrett
Tenkins
Mrs. Dore
Margaret Benns
Mable Searcy
Mass Evelyn Gilmore Linwood McGee
Arra T. S. Denisod
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Durkees
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Citizens State Bank
Butler, Ga
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