Smith Fate in 1928 Convention Two-Third Rule Drives Outlook
Raleigh dispatch notes Democratic and Republican forecasts for 1928. Al Smith likely out unless the two-thirds rule is changed. Newton D. Baker and other names considered. Republicans may nominate Charles G. Dawes with Hoover as a foil. Dawes favored by leaders. No decisive movement yet as observers wait for developments.
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Raleigh
Smith
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
North Carolina
New York
Jim Reed
Missouri
Vic Donahey
Ohio
Evans Woollen
Indiana
Owen D. Young
A. W. McLean
Coolidge
Republican Party
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Washington
Hughes
Charles G. Dawes
Rabalm Claim Of Varicose Vein Relief Sanctioned by Patient Letter
A testimonial from Mrs. Clara Kenney of New York City dated January 27, 1927, reports relief from ulcerated varicose veins after using Rabalm. The letter promotes Rabalm as effective, available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, and says it is sold by all druggists.
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Clara Kenney
West 48Th Street
New York City
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Woman
Mrs. Daugherty of Muscatine Iowa long plagued by weakness and inability to work or walk well found relief after reading a brochure about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She details taking three bottles to improve and continuing to eleventh bottle with renewed health and willingness to advise others.
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Middle West
Mrs
Daugherty
Orchard Ave
Muscatine
Iowa
Guilford College Y M C A and Y W C A Hold Annual Dinner
Guilford College records show the Y M C A and Y W C A held their annual joint dinner at the Perisho cottage. The event outlines the student governed and funded work, including the college Sunday school, with cabinets led by Ira Newlin and Alma Hassell and committees covering Bible study music and social service.
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Guilford College
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Perisho Cottage
Y. M
Y. W
Woman's Christian Tempernce Union
Christian Womanhood
Ira G. Newlin
Robert H. Atkinson
Herman White
Leslie Murphy
Esther Reece
Alice Hazard
Neil Thomas
Berta Holladay
Claudia Neal
Jo Paul
Catherine Cox
Frances Osborne
World Fellowship
Alleged British Spy Condemned to Death by Russia
Albert Goyer, accused head of a 26 member espionage ring for British intelligence, was sentenced to death by shooting in Leningrad. Eight co defendants were also condemned to death, thirteen got prison terms, four were acquitted.
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Leningrad
Russia
Albert Goyer
High Point Library Board Reports July August 1927
The High Point public library board met to read two months of reports. August 1927 saw 11 7 new members, 5 transfers, 5 withdrawals, total members 806 including adults and juveniles, and grand circulation 4499 plus reading room use 981. Books added totaled 23 with 2435 fiction and non fiction across adult and juvenile sections. 3268 total books in library at month end. Average August circulation 166 per day. peak day 291 on August 6.
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High Point Public Library
Evregrere
Nodshgcuion Wiese
Hs Sane
July 1927 Library Report Shows Growth At Fullerton
To the president of the board of trustees the July report notes 149 new members bringing totals to 2413 adult and 833 juvenile books, 4408 total circulations in adult and juvenile fiction and non fiction. Reading room use reaches 409 with total room use 4817. Books added equal three with one withdrawn.
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Pee
Board of Trustees
July Library Circulation Strives in Summer Month
In July the average daily book circulation was 1768-25, down from June but strong for summer. The peak day July 23 saw 275 books sent out. About 23 reference questions were answered, 17 by adults, with 83 books bound. Wesley Memorial associations hosted library storytelling and VBS visits. Contributions from Frances Harrison, Homer Bivens, Aubrey Poston credited. Chief A B Horney and others supported editions and subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Sunday School
Wesley Memorial Vacation Bible School
Frances Harrison
Homer Bivens
Record Cottonseed Crushes Jump in August Across U.S.
Census Bureau reports August cottonseed crushed reached 161,423 tons, up from 74,731 last year, with on hand stock at mills 217,894 tons versus 86,682 a year ago. Crude oil output 46,211,572 pounds and on hand 26,321,965. refined oil 32,210,319 produced. cake and meat 72,659 tons. linters 49,127 bales.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Linters
Babe Ruth Falsely Accused in Broadway Assault Case
New York reports Babe Ruth did not commit the alleged assault. The famed baseball star testified in court with witnesses placing him in Garfield, New Jersey, at the time of the incident on Broadway. He provided pity for the victim Bernard Neimeyer and challenged the John Doe warrant.
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New York
America
John Doe
George Herman
Babe
Ruth
Bernard Neimeyer
Garfield
N. J
Second Thought on Breeze and Silk Knees
Poem fragment muses that a breeze enjoys freedom yet cannot determine its path. It notes many knees are trivial to blow about, contrasting whimsy with consequence in a light Life magazine tone.
Rust-Proof Needle Book Uses Chamois Leaves
To prevent rusting, craft a needle book lined with chamois leaves instead of flannel, offering a simple, reusable storage method for sewing pins and needles.
Changes in Dates For Hear Rate Complaint Postponed
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced new dates for the cotton phase of the general freight rates investigation. Atlanta shifts to October 26, Los Angeles to an indefinite date, Gulfport to follow Atlanta, Oklahoma City and Dallas hearings remain November 18 and 25. Dates set to avoid association convention conflicts.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Gulfport
Miss
Oklahoma City
Dallas
National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
Association
Proud of It Calfskin Books Spark Morbid Claim
The fragment shows Sondagsnisse Trix in Stockholm claiming “I killed all the calves myself” as a boast about real calfskin bindings. The fragment lacks broader context or corroborating details.
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Sondagsnisse Trix
Stockholm
Retribution in The Visitor and Hard Case
A terse scene contrasts sewing and reaping as a lawyer or judge-like figure presses a witness. The dialogue hints at punishment themes and a trial’s stern turn. The fragment preserves a dramatic exchange centered on duty and consequence.
Cardui Restores Strength Says Arlington Woman
Mrs J Jackson of Arlington Texas reports long lasting relief from widespread body aches dizziness faint spells and nausea after using Cardui a vegetable tonic for over 50 years. She notes 9 bottles helped her regain strength and that continued use has aided many others with similar symptoms. Cardui is sold by all druggists NC-182
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Arlington
Texas
Cardui
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