Younger Folk Favor Al Says Political Scribe
An 18 year old North Carolina girl Hattie L. Blevins praises Al Smith in a letter carried to the Hous ton convention. The missive, sent via Guy S. Buell of Covington, Va., argues for Smith as a superior candidate and stresses the separation of church and state.
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Hattie
Smith
Mr. Buell
Buell
Alfred E. Smith
Guy 1. Buell
Governor Smith
Houston
United States
Southland
Hattie L. Blevins
Old Folks Endorse Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe mild laxative based on senna and pepsin. It claims effectiveness for constipation biliousness indigestion and associated ailments across ages including babies and the elderly. Readers are offered a prepaid sample bottle by writing Syrup Pepsin Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Medical College
Dr. Caldwell
Erly
Monticello
Boll Weevils Increase Across North Carolina State
Raleigh reports boll weevils are emerging in greater numbers with winter survival higher than in recent years. Entomologist Dr. R. W. Leiby notes later spring emergence and well fed weevils entering winter quarters could boost initial cotton infestation, though hot dry weather in July and August could limit spread.
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Dr. Leiby
Cotton Belt
Leiby
North Carolina
Funeral services for Mrs Nola Sherill Carpenter
Mrs Nola Sherill Carpenter, who was found dead in a gas filled bathroom at her West End Avenue home, had suffered a nervous breakdown two months prior. Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon with interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Visible stars count limited to naked-eye view
About 4400 of seven million stars can be seen with the naked eye, while the total in the universe far exceeds this faint limit. Astronomers note that bright stars reveal our galaxy and local clusters, with many more stars detectable through telescopes.
Presidential Portraits No.9 Exposes Al Smith Early Life
Albany Apr 18 The ninth in a series on Governor Alfred E. Smith outlines his East Side boyhood work ethic and schooling, his early theater interest, union with Tamany Hall, and rise from newsboy to New York governor, setting up tomorrow’s installment on “the new Al Smith.”
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NEA
Robert Talley
Goon
al Smith
New York
Gov. Smith
Albany
East Side
United States
Smith
New York City
South Street
East River
Alfred E. Smith
Catherine Mulvehill Smith
Ireland
Board of Aldermen of
Charles S. Whitman
North Carolina marks 50 years of Agricultural Experiment Station progress
At North Carolina State College the fifty year celebration of the Agricultural Experiment Station highlighted major advances in scientific farming and extension work. Former directors Dr. Dabney and Dr. Battle discussed early station struggles and innovations including Dabney's soybean introduction and Battle's soil fertility and extension programs. A luncheon followed with college leaders and a faculty pageant concluding the observance.
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R. Y. Winters
North Carolina
State Department of Agriculture
Charles W. Dabney
H. B. Battle
E. W. Allen
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dabney
State College
Battle
Kemp Battle
University of North Carolina
Montgomery
Ala
Experiment Station
Sandhills
Scientists to Hold Aviation Symposium in Philadelphia
The American Philosophical Society hosts an April 19 to 21 aviation symposium in Philadelphia. Topics include aerodynamics, lighter and heavier than air machines, meteorology for aviation, and commercial aviation aspects. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh is invited. papers span many scientific fields.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
American Philosophical Society
Charles A. Lindbergh
Amazons of the Black Sea Keep Themselves Free Of Men
A historical note describes the Amazons as a warlike matriarchal race near the Black Sea who barred male residents, sent their sons away, and raised only daughters.
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Black Sea
Joint-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Advert describes Joint-Ease as quickly absorbed and usable on sore joints and muscles. It claims fast relief for sciatica back muscles chest cords and burning feet with a price of 60 cents. Mann Drug Co. is noted as a seller.
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America
Mann Drug Co
Hasty Marriage Proposal Sparks Legal Debate at NC Conference
North Carolina social service conference closes with approval of a two week marriage notice law and other welfare measures. The gathering backs Australian ballot, eight month school term, women in industry study, abolition of capital punishment, and an eight hour work day. Frank Graham of Chapel Hill elected president. officers named include Mrs. W. R. Waddill, Howard W. Odum, Gilbert T. Stephenson, and Miss Harriet L. Herring.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina Social Service
High Point to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Extension
Public notice states the City Council of High Point North Carolina will hold a regular meeting May 15 1928 at 8 pm to consider amending the Building Zone Ordinance. The Business B District on Vail Street would be enlarged extending east 150 feet along Vail and 150 feet north and south on Vail Street. By order of the City Council dated April 17 1928 P P Pilcher City Manager.
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City of
High Point
N. C
Vail Street
Qurley Street
P. P. Pilcher
Scouting Counts Soars in Britain Fifty Years On
The article notes Britain has 340000 Boy Scouts and 430000 Girl Guides now, reflecting a long term expansion since the experiment station era.
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Great Britain
Dioxol Ox Gall Tablets Promised For Liver Boost
An old medical ad promotes Dioxol tablets containing ox gall to stimulate liver function. It links hardening arteries and high blood pressure to toxic buildup from poor habits and offers a free sample via Mann Drug Stores.
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Mann Drug Stores
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