Dickinson lays out 1920 GOP paths with Lowden Hoover split
Iowa Republican Dickinson analyzes electoral math on paper, arguing Lowden or Hoover would strengthen the ticket. He projects Smith carrying key states like New York and New Jersey while Lowden could win farm-heavy states, with 11 states and 118 electoral votes in play.
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Ington
Dickinson
Iowa
Minnesota
Samm
Lowden
Hoover
Taco
Lowdon
The
Iowan
Smith
Illinois
Commerce
New York
Indiana
Maryland
Missouri
Montens
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Plan Enlargement of Lincoln Parish Fair
Lincoln Parish Free Fair directors plan expansion with use of the American Legion park facilities and new amusements to attract larger crowds. E. D. McCallum named chairman of the board, H. L. McKni ghe to handle concessions. Dates set for October 17 to 20.
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News-Star
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Park
E. D. McCallum
The
H. L. McKnighe
Fragmented Radio Message From Roadside Error
A garbled transcription captures a radio message urging a left turn and referencing a distance of eighty five miles. The text shows urgency and confusion with repeated directions and exclamations.
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George
Roof signs on buildings guide early air travelers
The aviation division of the commerce department proposes roof markings to guide aviators, with towns named on rooftops of oil tanks and office buildings. The American Legion plans 10000 posts to mark communities, using chrome yellow letters six feet high with arrows and miles to the nearest landing field.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aviation Division
Department of Commerce
American Legion
Airplane Expedition to Seek Resistant Cane in New Guinea
Louisiana and other Southern states back the United States Department of Agriculture plan to send an airplane expedition to New Guinea. Led by Dr. E. W. Brandes the team will search native cane for disease resistance, aiming to aid cane production in the region and beyond. The voyage includes Dr. Jacob Jeswell and pilot Richard K. Peck with support from Hawaiian Sugar Plant Association entomologist C. E. Pemberton and cooperation from Australia. The Fairchild plane features pontoons for river landings and the mission should last six to eight months.
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Baton Rouge
Island of
New Guinea
Louisiana
South
United States Department of Agriculture
E. W. Brandes
Department
Brandes
Sanfrancisco
Jacob Jeswell
Java
University of
Monolulu
C. E. Pemberton
Hawaiian Sugar Plant Association
Port Moresby
B. G S. Dahlberg
Celotex Company
Florida
Travels and Mission Work Boosts With Spencers Laxative Compound
A 1927 account describes long mission journeys, trains, and revival efforts interrupted by weakness. After receiving Dr Spencer's Laxative Compound via a contact in Can ton Miss the writer reports improved health, stronger nerves, better sleep and appetite, and relief from stomach pains.
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Sturgis
Canton
Miss
Hin
Dr. Spencer
Sugar cane disease prompt Java variety trials in the South
The department notes low mood in Louisiana and southern cane fields due to mosaic and root diseases. Improved varieties from Oost Java show promise, with over 170,000 acres in Louisiana planted last fall. Researchers urge continuing search for tolerant cane until better options emerge.
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Department
Louisiana
South
Oost
Java
Heavy Rains Damage Newly Plowed Fields
Rural districts report 4.4 inches of rain Thursday night and Friday causing extensive damage to freshly plowed fields especially where terraces are absent. Lincoln parish streams overflowed with multiple washouts on highways reported Friday by officials.
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News-Star
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Doctor at 83 Found People Preferred His Prescription
An 83 year old doctor promoted Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative remedy for constipation and related ailments. He warned against drastic purges and urged use of the simple vegetable formula, offering free sample bottles by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Medical College
Dr. Caldwell
Dr Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
City prepares for Monroe sessions at Saenger Theater
Plans include hiring a professional decorating company in Louisville to prepare for the events. Many guests will arrive in Monroe by Sunday night, others Monday morning, with sessions set to open that day at the Saenger theater.
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Louisville
Monroe
Saenger Theater
Williams of N. Q. Aims for Speakership in 1928 1930
Lavinius L. Williams of Orleans parish announces candidacy for Speaker of the Louisiana House for the 1928 and 1930 sessions. A veteran legislator first elected in 1924, he has served three terms and just won another four year term, becoming a leading figure in the city delegation.
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New Orleans
Lavinius L. Williams
House of Representatives
Orleans Parish
Williams
House
Fight for Iowa's 26 Votes at Houston Meet
Iowa delegates face a contested national convention as Meredith supporters vow to contest the 26 Iowa votes at the state convention April 20. County results show strong Smith delegates, signaling a battle over the Democratic nomination amid Meredith's progressive push.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Houston
Edwin T. Meredith
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Meredith
Empire State
Secretary of Agriculture
Smith
Smith Seeks Delegates to Control State Convention
Text suggests Smith commands strong district support to secure favorable delegates. About 600 delegates are uninstructed, 81 contested, and 1,332 delegates are named or reported, shaping control of the state convention through strategic instruction.
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Smith
Su Cient
Passover Observed in Final Church Service
The concluding Passover services will be held at 7 30 tomorrow night at the local church with a sermon by Rev C Scherr and special music by the choir. A final service will follow at 10 am Wednesday with the rabbi delivering the sermon and choir performances. Public invited to attend.
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C Scherr
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