Democratic disaster and Prohibition issue loom in 1928 race
The article analyzes the 1928 election aftermath, arguing a steady decline of the Democratic party after 1920 and 1924 disasters. It highlights prohibition as a religious fault line, Catholic voting patterns, farm and tariff conflicts, and the Hoover upsurge with Texas possibly delivering its electoral vote to Hoover.
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Republican Party
Smith
Mid West
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
James M. Cox
Harding
John W. Davis
Coolidge
Hoover
Texas
Milam County Vote Shows Smith Leading. Hoover Victory Noted
Milam County reports Smith ahead with 2793 votes vs Hoover 1256 as precincts Ad Hall Kolb San Gabriel and Sandy Ridge await final tallies. Hoover Curtis ticket hailed president elect with victory across 40 states while Smith vows retirement after 25 years in New York politics. J H Sevier and Wayne Craddock visit Austin after Texas-SMA game.
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Ad Hall
Kolb
San Gabriel
Sandy Ridge
Smith
Milam County
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Curtis
Kansas
Congress
Alfred E. Smith
New York
United States
Republican Party
Smith Hoover Cameron
Watson Branch Yarrelton
Tracy
Thorndale
Sharp San Grove
I Sandy Creek
Rockdale
Salty Salem
Port Sullivan
Oak Hill
City Closes Monday for Armistice Day Observances
The Retail Merchants Association reports closures Monday November 12 for Armistice Day. Dry goods stores will stay shut all day. many groceries close at 10 pm or 10 pm with 2 pm reopening. Virginia votes Republican electing several congressmen. note on postwar reflections and veterans' banquet planned next week.
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Retail Merchants Association
Auction Sells 50 Lots in Country Club Addition
The Coun try Club Addition owned by A N Green sold more than 50 residence building sites on Wednesday. Harris of New York City assisted in the sale and a national realtor was engaged. awards totaling 300 in gold were given to several profiters including Kyle Clifton Albert Triggs Jr J E Bell. Green expressed optimism that the area will see a building boom and expansion.
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Country Club
A. N. Green
A Harris
New York City
Hefley Heights
Harris
Kyle Clifton
Albert Triggs, Jr
J. E. Bell
Baylor Guest Martha Hooks Hosts Elizabeth Moncrief
Miss Martha Lou Hooks of Baylor University hosted her guest Miss Elizabeth Moncrief a Dallas senior and fellow Baylor student at her home last weekend.
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Martha Lou Hooks Wos
Baylor University
Elizabeth Moncrief
Dallas
Baylor
Majority of 330 at the Cameron box election results
Returns from Cameron box show a Smith lead with Smith 654 Hoover 324 for president and Moody 923 Holmes hs for governor. Other statewide totals list Connally 926 Kennerly hi Greenwood 924 Marrs 923 Adams hs, plus varied county and local official tallies across Milam and surrounding regions.
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Cameron Box
Hoover
Coolidge
Dr. Butte
Milam County
Butte
United States
Tom Connally
V. M. Kennerly
Supreme Court
Thomas B. Greenwood
Dan Moody
W. H. Holmes Hs
Barry Miller
Lena More
Claude Pollard
Co. O. Harriss
S. H. Terrell
John F. Grant
W. Gregory Hatcher
S. M. N. Marrs
Verna B. Adams W
Geo. B. Terrell
Martin
Lon A. Smith
Jeff N. Miller
Com
General Land Office
J. T. Robison
Harvey W. Gilbert
Judge Court of Criminal Appeals
Www
C. Morrow
Justice Peace
J. M. Ralston
Chas. Sens
State Board of Education
J. Doug Morgan Show Draws Large Crowds in Cameron
The J. Doug Morgan Shows in Cameron this week attract big audiences with an entirely new program each night. The act has proven popular with local residents.
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J. Doug Morgan
Cameron
Legion Men to Celebrate Nov 12 in Cameron
Cameron will host ex-service men for the annual luncheon and patriotic program on November 12. The event moves from the courthouse to the adjoining building and begins at eleven. J B White will be master of ceremonies with talks from region members. W G GIllis will give the ovation and Rev H G Kenny will give the invocation. A Rockdale football game is planned for the afternoon. Saturday November 10 is Poppy Sale Day in Cameron.
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H. G. Kenny
Rockdale
Cameron
Silver Jubilee observed at Marak Church celebration
Marak Catholic Church marked its silver jubilee with a solemn High Mass, a parish dinner, and an address by Judge Gillis praising community citizenship. An auction raised funds with donations from Cameron and Buckholts businessmen. six bidders bought goods and five bales of cotton. Simek's band provided music as the parish thanks local merchants for the event.
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K. Kacer
B. P. Matocha
Gillis
Cameron and Buckholts
Dr. Newton
Paul Matyastik
First National Bank
Cameron
Wm. Kostrom
Antonia Murak
B. BP. Matocha
Simek
Corn Hill
Armistice Day Clash: Yoemen at Rockdale Tigers Monday
The Yoemen travel to Rockdale on Monday November 12 to face the Rockdale Tigers in the annual Armistice Day battle. Halting last year’s defeat, Rockdale seeks revenge as Yoemen hope to uphold their honor in a tightly matched gridiron showdown.
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Rockdale
Rockdale Tigers
Tigers
Visit of A. and M. Students Highlights Parental Reunion
Don Slocomb of A. and M. College visited his parents Mr and Mrs Don Slocomb last weekend. He was joined by Leslie Dick of San Antonio, also an A. and M. student, during the trip.
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Don Slocomb
A. & M. College
Leslie Dick
San Antonio
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