Catholics Endorsement Row in 1930s Political Debate
COL L L Yandell of Jackson Mississippi argues in favor of Governor Smith, a Catholic, over Herbert Hoover a Quaker, claiming Catholic loyalty in wars from Independence to World War I and urging voters to choose loyalty to country over religious affiliation. He cites Catholics in the Revolution and World War I and recalls personal service and veteran opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Hoover
South
Gov. Smith
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Carroll
LaFayette
France
America
Washington
Count Pulaski
Rochambeau
de Kalb
Beauregard
Ralph Semmes
Rosecrans
Thomas
Marshall Foch
Mexico
Flanders
Camp Mills
Long Island
N. Y
Buddy
Vindenburg
American Legion
Mayfield
Army
Navy
Col
L. L. Yandell
Jackson, Miss
The Woman Vote and Political Influence
An editorial reflects on how modern women's views at the ballot box shape governance. It argues female suffrage is justly earned and that women's national issue influence is significant when aligned with current political perspectives, while skepticism grows for votes perceived as contrary.
Hoover and Smith in a sharp partisan clash over governance
The piece attacks Hoover to defend Alfred E. Smith, citing alleged corruption, favoritism, and racial bias during Hoover's tenure and praising Smith as honest and progressive. It links past graft to current politics, contrasts farm relief and taxation policies, and invokes religious intolerance and Reconstruction as parallels.
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Hoover
Coolidge
Fall Daugherty
Denby
Hays
Mellon
Department of Justice
Willibrand
Alfred E. Smith
Lincoln
Jackson
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Smith
Republic
Boss Tweed
New York State
Tweed
Mark Hanna
Christ
Catholic or Quaker Letter Highlights Campaign Motives
Hon. S. E. Juden of Caruthersville Missouri writes to the St Louis Post Dispatch noting a whispering campaign. He outlines concerns about religious influence and political tactics. The letter raises questions about candidates and public perception during a contentious period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Juden
Caruthersville
Missouri
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Mississippi Opposes Hoover Over Religious Belief
A Memphis Commercial Appeal reprint argues Mississippi critics oppose Hoover due to religion rather than policy. It notes objections to Gov Smith’s candidacy often wrap in wetness or Catholic affiliation, reflecting wartime concerns and local political tensions amid a flood of letters on the Hoover nomination.
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Mississippi
Hoover
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Gov. Smith
Lorgcal
Mutch
Catholic Church
Col. Yandell
Woritten
Mrs Beard Visits Hillsboro Parents This Week
Mrs. Ernest Beard of Hillsboro arrived Monday for a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Beard
Hillsboro
Mrs
T. S. Henderson
Roosevelt Looms Large In New York Governor Race
The Democratic ticket headed by Franklin D. Roosevelt is seen as highly electable in New York, with broad national backing. Roosevelt’s alignment with Governor Smith weakens Hoover’s campaign, while two major New York papers announce support for Smith’s chosen candidate. Roosevelt explains he ran to preserve Smith era policies and government structure.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Union
Smith
Hoover
Empire State
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Wilson
Albany
the Sun
the Telegram
Warm Springs
New York State
Staith
Hamm and Ramsey Meeting Sparks Asheville Campaign
In Asheville North Carolina evangelist Hamm campaigns against Governor Smith. Thornwell Haynes critiques Hamm in The Passing Scene, calling him a ham and eggless hijacker and predicting divine curses on voters for Al Smith. Haynes also cites Dr. Henry Van Dyke as unjustly cursed for his writings.
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Cameron
Hamm
Ramsey
Evangelist Hamm
Smith
Asheville North
Carolina
al Smith
God
Loyalty, religion, and wartime draft in a Missouri editorial
The Democrat Argus of Caruthersville argues Catholics outnumber Quakers among WWI volunteers, claims Quakers refused service, and praises Lafayette and Yorktown while contrasting Alfred E. Smith and Herbert Hoover. It frames religious identity as decisive in American liberty and Civil War loyalties.
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Smith
Mr. Hoover
Columbus
America
Amerigo Vespucci
Marquis de Lafayette
Geo. Washington
Yorktown
Count Pulaski
Rochambeau
de Kalb
Germany
Herbert Hoover
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Gettysburg
Antietam
Shiloh
San Juan Hill
Chateau Thierry
Flanders
France
Flanders Field
England
Lafayette
Washington
Alfred E. Smith
Democrat Argus
Caruthersville
Missouri
Baylor student Maggie Reed McCown weekend visit
Maggie Reed McCown a Baylor College student spent last weekend with her mother Mrs S R McCown in a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Reed McCown
Baylor College
S. R. McCown
Notable Academics Mentioned in University Context
The passage references Dr. Alderman of the University of Virginia and about seventy Harvard professors among thousands of others, indicating a broad display of prominent academics. It highlights a large assembly or listing of scholarly figures connected to major institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Alderman
University of Virginia
Harvard
Enter Business Now Plan for Unemployed Teachers and Students
A sales pitch promotes a business training school for unemployed teachers and college dropouts. It touts benefits from unusual literary qualifications, promises placements on a business payroll, and urges readers to mail for a catalogue titled Achieving Success in Business. It emphasizes starting before Christmas and paying a small amount for a few months of study with no obligation if not enrolling.
Tyler Commercial College Scholarship Note
Tyler Texas announces a scholarship opportunity with the Cameron Herald editor handling details. The note cites the address of Your Name and the Tyler institution and includes the code 27-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Cameron Herald
Episcopal Social at Jeter Home Highlights 1929 31 Program
Members of the Episcopal church gathered last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs R P Jeter for a social evening. Reverend Charles H Sheerir of St Pauls Waco spoke informally outlining the general church program for 1929 1931. The Women's Auxiliary assisted Mrs Jeter in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
R. P Jeter
Charles H. Sheerir
St. Paul’s
Waco
Women’s Auxiliary
Meadors Living in Cameron with Mrs Henley
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E Meador reside in Cameron and currently room with Mrs. W H Henley. Mrs. Meador was Vera Poot prior to marriage and also formerly lived in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E Meador
Cameron
W. H. Henley
Mrs Clint Henry Visited Cameron as Guest of Mrs Brady
Mrs. Clint Henry spent Monday in Cameron as the guest of Mrs. R. B. Brady reflecting social hospitality and local visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Henry
Cameron
R. B. Brady
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Walter Gerald
Herald
Blishing Coo. Inc
Congress
W. C. Triggs Jefferson B. Whith
Milam County
J. B. White
Robert McLane
J. P. Werner
R. P. Jeter
H. M. Hefley
J.T. Parma
J. G. Davis
Ee Dan Collins
Robert Browning
Harry Tag
Hoover V8. Smith
Mr. Ham
Republican
Sinai
Oklahoma
HAM
North Carolina
Henry van Dyke
Princeton
Episcopal Social
LOTUS
Majestic
Crosley
C.N. Gren & Bros
Cameron, Texas
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