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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1928

Page

7

Western Leaders Triumph at State Republican Meet

Raleigh April 12. The big four Blair Jonas Bramham and Jackson won the four delegates at large to the Republican national convention in Kansas City after a day of stalemate. Irvin B. Tucker withdrew to back Herbert Seawell for governor. Seawell won the gubernatorial nomination, with a slate of state officers named without opposition.

Raleigh C. R. Pugh Elizabeth City North Carolina David H. Blair Charles A. Jonas Brownlow Jackson WW. G. Bramham Kansas City Irvin B. Tucker Tucker Herbert F. Seawell Carthage Moore County Mr. Seawell W. H. Fisher Sampson J. R. McCrary Davidson John W. Yager Catawba John J

McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

An advertisement urges thin readers to use McCoy's Tablets to gain weight quickly. It touts a guarantee: after five boxes or two dollars worth, a buyer must gain at least five pounds or get a full refund, citing Miss Alberta Rogers as a case who gained fifteen pounds in six weeks.

McCoy Alberta Rogers Mann Drug Co America

Coincidence and Conventions Stir North Carolina GOP Fight

The North Carolina Republican convention saw a factional battle over four delegates at large with eastern reformers challenging the western bloc. Seven candidates were named as delegates, led by Blair and Jonas, while the machine kept the big four in place. Hoover sentiment surfaced in the mood, with Lowdon forces claiming a strong district show.

Scotland Pugh Elizabeth City Jackson Blair Jonas Bramham Durham David H. Blair Charles A. Jonas Brownlow Jackson Claude Wheatley J. B. Mason W. G. Bramham A. Turner Grant Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Insurgente Tennessee Chicago North Carolina Hoover Lowdon

State highway patrol debate for North Carolina

Raleigh April 12 The Carolina Motor club hosts discussion on adopting a state highway patrol funded by drivers licenses as in Pennsylvania led by Benjamin Eynon. The program aims to reduce accidents and enforcement gaps, with proponents citing Pennsylvania’s patrol success and advancing public safety concerns.

Radio Programs Schedule Highlights Apr 12

Radio listings show "Dyunters, Orchestras and Quartet" on multiple stations at 12:30, followed by "Coward Comfort Hour" at 7:30 and "Retold Tales" at :00. The 8:30 slot features "Hoover Sentinels" with a broad station lineup, and 9:00 presents "Maxwell Hour, Quartet, Orchestra" across major networks. Final 10:30 offers "New York Dance Music" with WEAF and other outlets.

WOR WCAU Wnac Wean WFBL WMAK WCAC WJAS WADC WAIU WKRC WGHP Weaf Wee WTIC WJAR WTAG Ee Wolf Hoover Sentinels WFI WRC WGY WCAB WTAM WWJ WSAI WEBH WHAS WSM WMC WSB Maxwell Hour WJIZ WBZ WRAL WHAM Wire WLW WJR KYW WBT WRVA WIAX WEAF WEEI WJAG WSCH Wcash New York Dance Musice WGR York Sterling Trio Dodee Wayside Inn Danece Orches WJZ Madelanna Corby Invisible Specht WPG Atlantic City Naval Academy Band Boston 590 WNAC Boston WIAF Capitol Theater WABC New York Dr. Mu WGES Uncle Gee Lee Petters WHN WWNC Asheville Troubadours Atlanta Colgate Dodge Maxwell Stormkings Orean WJAX Jacksonville Orchestra Louisville Old Councilor WMCA Blue Anchor Rein Dears Philadelphia KDKA Pittsburgh Littl Symphony Agitators Ampico Providence Boy Friends Rochester Kto Homesteaders WGY Schenectady House of Dreams WBC Washington U. S. Marine Gana Studio Peatures CKAC Montreal CNR CNRM Fireside Southern Melodies CNRO Ottawa Loew Orchestra Cincinnati Flour K. Safety Club WTA Willard Cavalers WCX Detroit

Radio Schedule Daily Programs Across Many Cities

Long list of radio station timings and programs for WEAF WJZ WOR WPG etc detailing afternoon to night broadcasts across cities like New York Baltimore Boston Buffalo Philadelphia Chicago and Detroit with dance music orchestras talks and Maxwell Hour segments included.

North Carolina Motor Club to close annual meeting with banquet

The Carolina Motor club holds its all day annual meeting in Raleigh at the Sir Walter hotel with a banquet Tuesday night. Ben G. Eynon of Pennsylvania will speak on State Drivers License and State Highway Patrol. Officials to attend include Governor Angus W. McLean and Lt. Governor Elmer Long. Coleman W. Roberts to present annual report. Charlies S. Wallace of Morehead City to preside.

Carolina Motor Club Raleigh Pennsylvania North Carolina Eynon C. W. Roberts The Motor Club Mr. Eynon Sprague Silver Enterprise Sir Walter Hotel Ben G. Eynon Pensylvania State Highway Patrol W. C. Price Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol Angus W. McLean Elmer Long Jas. A. Hartness Ben Lacy Frank Page State Highway Commission R. A. Coughton Dan Boney Insurance Coleman W. Roberts Charlies S. Wallace Morehead City

North Carolina expands forest fire protection efforts

Enterprise Bureau Raleigh April 12. Forest fire protective forces are to be extended in more counties this year, with 32 counties already organized and plans for about 15 more. The program operates on county state cost sharing and includes a new northeastern district with Hertford and Bertie counties. Five wardens supervise sections under Assistant State Forester W C McCormick.

Raleigh Forestry Division Department of Conservation and Development Hertford Bertie W. K. Beichler Asheville H. M. Sebring Lenoir Chas. H. Flory Fayetteville F. H. Sipe New Bern L. A. Carter Windsor W. C. McCormick

Spooner Tale Probes Property Values in Cleveland

County Auditor John A Zangerle weighs applying Solomon's Wisdom to a property assessment demand. Howard Wiebenson claims his lakeside home on the west shore loses about 3500 in value due to frequent spooning and crowded parking by moonlit autos.

Cleveland, CO John A. Zangerle Solomon Howard Wiebenson Zangerle

Tough On Mr Donahue in Rowdy Passing Show

A lighthearted Exchange shows Mr Donahue mocked over a stiff neck and a man who can only drink beer seated in a rocking chair during a Passing Show sketch. The jest highlights vivacious audience reaction and comic ineptitude of a character.

Mystery Train Pledge Sparks Family Quip

A dialogue fragment shows a mother praising her daughter for not discarding date stones on a train. The daughter jokes she placed them in a man's coat pocket during the car ride. Flie gende Blaetier.

Fliegende Blaetier

Doris Given Man’s Wages Reveals Marital Secret

Tit Bits notes a familial or social detail where a woman named Doris receives wages equal to a man’s, prompting curiosity about her marriage status and suggesting gender norms in wages. The item highlights a hinted domestic or workplace dynamic without naming institutions.

Hoover Support By Texas Republicans Mentioned At White House

ER B Creager, Texas Republican national committeeman, met President Coolidge in Washington for a conference. The piece notes Hoover as a preferred candidate and shows Creager before entering the White House. The other snippet references Mr Giles and a flood anecdote from the Passing Show.

Texas Hoover ER. B. Creager Washington Coolidge White House Giles

Official Weather Report for Charlotte Cotton Areas

Official records show temperatures and rainfall for 24 hours ending 1 a.m. in principal cotton growing regions. The note explains the letter A stands for Antiquarians per O Geof fy.

Charlotte Official Weather Bureau

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Health Advice

A 47 year practitioner extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as nature friendly and non habit forming. He warns constipation harms health and urges prompt use with three rules to keep bowels open. Free sample offer made from Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Monticello Illinois

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