Southern delegates in Philadelphia loom in GOP bake-off
The piece details how Southern Republicans have long traded delegates to influence nominating contests. It notes past Hoover era payoffs to Georgia and Mississippi figures, shifts under Taft, and current Dewey alignment as the main backstage battle shaping the next presidential choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Carter
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Ben Davis
Georgia
Hoover
Perry Howard
Mississippi
Rush Holland
Harry Dougherty
South
Taft
Senate Post Office
John S. Jackson
Louisiana
Taft Family
Cincinnati
Dewey
United States
Missouri mule stubbornness and conventions gain notes
Local readers follow political talk on a Missouri mule motif and Democratic and Republican convention contrasts. Visitors view the city as conventions arrive with Elks gathering amid growth plans for Decatur and Morgan County voting. Positive talk on tourism, river scenery, and a Tennessee giver cruise frames a broad civic snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tennessee
Crusade for Children Gains Early Small Gifts
The Good Fellowship class at Central Methodist Church collected 21.99 for the Crusade while a booth at Alabama Drug Store drew a five dollar donation from a man who refused to share his name saying the Nations backing the cause is right. The nationwide effort aims to aid 230,000 hungry children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellowship
Central Methodist Church
Marvin Eubanks
Dairman
R. B. Freeman
Alabama
Public power setback in TVA fight sparks rallying cry
The piece laments a Republican backed defeat for a New Johnsonville steam plant and TVA power expansion. It praises Senate leaders Sparkman Hill Knowland and Tennessee figures McKellar Stewart while condemning high command pressure and Republican opposition. Albert Gore voices heartbreak and resolve to try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Ward
Republican High Command
Tennessee Valley
Cammand
Republican Party
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
United States
New Johnsonville
Tenn
Joseph Martin
Charles Halleck
House
Senator Ferguson
Senate
Sparkman and Hill
Alabama
Knowland
California
McKellar
Stewart
Tennessee
Albert Gore
Jamie Whitten
Mississippi
Bob Jones
Congress
Taft Notebook Reveals Delegates Targeted in 1948 Race
Private Taft notes track delegate prospects in Florida districts 2 3 and 5 with names addresses professions and affiliations. Entries show efforts to woo Hattie James E B Goode Jeane D Agostino and Alex Akerman Jr and hint at party loyalties and strategic talks in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Florida
Hattie I. James
Myrtle Ave
Jacksonville
Garrison
Perry Howard
Joe
Negro Elks of
E. B. Goode
Phila
South
Young
Alex Akerman Jr
Robert Taft
D'Agostino
Stassen
Taft convention notes reveal Oregon delegate loyalties
The Taft notebook outlines Oregon strategy for the 1948 race with delegates pledged to Dewey while noting personal loyalties and possible shifts. It lists Portland figures Robert Farrell, Phil Metschan, Lamar Tooze, Carl Engdahl, and Tommy Luke with Stassen or Taft as preferred options and hints at future realignments among delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Oregon
Dewey
Robert S. Farrell
S. W
First Ave
Portland
Lamar Tooze
N. W. Thurman St
Stassen
Ralph Cake
Cake
Vandenberg
Tooze
Univ. of Oregon
Harvard Law Sch
Robert —A. Elliott
Prescott St
Care Conn
Mutual Life Ins. Co
U. S
Nat'l Bank Bldg
Pros Seeking 1948 GOP Nomination Highlighted
Philadelphia June 22 These are a flock of pros looking for the Republican nomination for President. Dewey Taft Stassen Vandenberg Warren Martin and Willkie campaign notes mark their careers ages and paths. The piece ends noting Shad as a valuable Atlantic Coast fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate
Dewey
U. S. Attorney
Taft
Cincinnati
William Howard Taft
The
United States
U. S
Stassen
University of Minnesota
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Grand Rapids
Mich
Earl Warren
Los Angeles
Congress
Joseph W. Martin
House
Massachusetts
Wendell Willkie
Atlantic Coast
North America
Taft Delegation Contact Effort Ahead of Philadelphia Convention
A congressman will reach Philadelphia a week before the convention and contact the Tafts if possible. If not, they should contact her. Taft knew the husband well as secretary of the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gressman
Phila
Tafts
Taft
Husband
Iron and anemia treatment findings from Chicago studies
Research by Drs. Schwartz and Armstrong on 55 women shows iron therapy for one to two months raises blood color and red cell counts, with normalization often by months four to six. About 250 mg iron daily yields good results. liver extract and B complex do not boost effect.
Breath-holding attacks not dangerous says guide
A reader asks about breath holding at tacks. The answer says to ignore the episodes, walk away, and leave the child in the room until the breath holds stop. With repeated nonreaction, the attacks will cease. they are not dangerous.
Office Cat and a Cash-Strapped Butler Tale
A humorous vignette contrasts postponement with action as a doctor, a maid, and a servant debate wages owed. A wry joke about labor and time follows, mentioning a doctor, a butler, and an aristocrat without funds. The piece ends with a quip about Edison and late night novelty inventions.
Inane Silly Bits and Jokes From Aboard A Page
A collection of brief snippets includes a bookstore rumor about lace items and hats with novels, a mother daughter exchange about a sailor, cautions on leaving cash, a man reacting to art labeled objects, advice on manners at boarding houses, a roving general and rookie quip, a distant reflection on finding a perfect partner, and musings on unnecessary calls and casino amusements.
Take RHUMAZ For Rheumatism Relief
Compounded for relief of muscular aches and pains caused by rheumatism. Sold exclusively through drug stores or write direct to NEW NATIONS DRUG CO. Rogersville Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Nations Drug CO
Rogersville
Ala
As Pegler Sees It at Adelphia Hotel touch with Dewey
Westbrook Philadelphia June 22 Pegler recalls Tom Dewey arriving at the Adelphia Hotel as crowds maneuver for access. He notes Dewey’s rising fame for fighting entrenched corruption and discusses press relations man Paul Lockwood and Taft’s emergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Adelphia Hotel
Tom Dewey
Paul Lockwood
New York
Trudy Ederle
District Attorney's
Mr. D
Tom
Jimmy Hines
Lucky Luciano
Polly Adler
Cokey Flo
Aunt Florence
Charlie
Ross
Billy Patterson
Mrs.Murphy
Amos
Andy
Buick
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C
Tom Thumb
Lockwood
D. A
Bronx
Dewey
Grana Canyon
Dot
Taft
Wendell Willkie
Frank Knox
Chicago
Willkie
Knox
Adelphia
White House
Old
United States of
Local Notes From Morgan County Rock Creek
Sunday postings list visiting relatives and guests across Morgan County including Rev Dewey Crow attending services and dining with the Odens. Families from Cullman Eva Decatur Joppa Memphis Ryans and Blue Springs appear with travel and hospitality updates and ongoing building projects nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Crow
Roy Oden
Hardin’ Oden
Rufus Murphree
Cullman
Frances Murphree
Eva
Harvey Oden
John Brooks
Sloan Oden
Janet Self
Decatur
Omer Roan
Texas
D. A. Roan
Mayme Livingston
Oveda
Lavernis Smith
Joppa
Virgil Smith
Jim Woodall
Robert
Frances Taylor
Near
Ryans
J. F. Tanner
Carmen
Elna Tanner
Memphis
Tennessee
Pauline Wren
Mollie Hamilton
Near Ryans
Bud Hamilton
H. R.hamilton
Elzin Childers
Don
Arlin Blackwood
Mildred Mathews
Floris Smith
Irmel Smith
Blue Springs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Sy Crew
Pearson
Ian Ei
Wester
Decatur Daily
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Jentered
Associated Press
Atur
Ithe
Getap
Elks
Board of Registrars
Morgan County
Ike
Hermann
Bundesen, M.D
Junius
Marcella H. Alexander
Thomas A. Edison
Grace M. Cook
Pegler
By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook
Red
Cahaba
Thomason
Rock Creek
Tanner
DODGE
Knox McRae
T. R. Harrison
West Moulton St
Hobart
Heer
Ione i
Auto Electric Supply CO
Bank Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!