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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1928

Page

8

Ambition and Reform Outline from Policy Promises

Policy program pledges wide ranging reforms across employment compensation veterans aid women equality and education. It calls for living wages in line with American standards, fair monopolies laws, canal zone American staffing, and immediate Philippine independence along with Alaska Hawaii development and Puerto Rico self government.

Gern. T United States Armenia Canal Zone Panama Canal Alaska Hawaii Philippines Porto Rico Bureau of Public Health

B C Stops Headaches and Quiets Nerves

An unclear fragment references a product or remedy named B C claimed to stop headaches and quiet nerves. The text is garbled with stray letters and partial words, providing no verifiable details on usage, source, or efficacy. No dates, places, or organizations can be confirmed.

Vote totals show Smith leading across states for nominee

The roll call lists votes by state for the nominee with Smith totaling 849 and other names like George Reed Hull Jones Watts Donahey and Pomerene receiving smaller shares. Regional tallies include New York North Carolina Ohio and Pennsylvania among many others with varied per-state counts.

New York Smith North Carolina Hull North Dakota Ohio Pomerene Oklahoma Reed Oregon Pennsylvania Donahey Thompson Rhode Island Geor Methompson Wisconsin Wyoming Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Philippines Porto Rico Canal Zone Virgin Islands George Jones Watts Harrison Dollen Donaheyy Ayers Hitchcock Bilbo

Convention Debates End With Prohibition Platform Support

After hours of committee and sub committee work a plank appeased Smith and anti Smith factions pledging enforcement of the prohibition law and other statutes by the Democratic nominee. The convention, cheered by delegates, stayed late as Reed and John W. Davis urged harmony under Smith.

Return Home Visit With Alia Lewis Family

Alvin Keys and three daughters from Springfield are visiting their mother Alia A. Lewis today. The brief family stop includes a reunion at Lewis's home.

Alvin Keys Springfield T Heir Alia A. Lewis

Hatfield of Chattanooga Visits Relatives

Roy Hatfield of Chattanooga arrived here today for a short visit to relatives.

Ves Roy Hatfield Chattanooga

Madison County dairy plan sparks broader North Alabama move

County Farm Agent Mitchell of Madison county outlined plans to fund stock purchases for dairy development. He reported 150 Madison farmers appeared before the county revenue board asking for support, and said dairy growth there could trigger a regional rollout across the North Alabama district.

Mitchell Madison County Board of Revenue of North Alabama

Hatfield Plans Florida Motor Trip With Family

J. M. Hatfield circulation manager of The Daily will depart Sunday morning on an extended motor trip to Florida, accompanied by members of his family.

J. M. Hatfield Daily Florida

Single Ballot Fights for Choice in Election Championship

A tense ballot count shows Robinson gaining as rivals withdraw. Nellie Tayloe Ross and Bo Barkley leave the field and request their votes be credited to Robinson. The tally then shifts toward acclamation with Robinson leading amid rapid changes and consistent totals. Final counts show Robinson with the largest share as other candidates fall back.

Bo Barkley Kentucky Nellie -Tayloe Ross Wyoming Robinson Arkansas Alen 82S Pletcher Berry Stephenson

Reed and Davis Plead for Harmony in Nomination

Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York is named Democratic presidential nominee after a solitary ballot at the national convention. The party platform was adopted without opposition, signaling a move toward unity despite past tensions over prohibition and Smith’s bid.

Reed Davis Harmony Houston Alfred E. Smith New York Smith Madison Square Garden

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