Smith and Robinson Lead Democratic Ticket in 28 Race
The piece argues Smith and Robinson head the Democratic ticket and pose a challenge to the Republicans. It notes Smith’s wet status and anti prohibition record, limited power to alter national prohibition, and Robinson as a strong southern Democrat with closer ties to party tenets. It concludes that scrutiny will reveal their merits before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er Sfred E. Smith
Joseph T. Robinson
Smith
New York
Houston
Robinson
Mward
Senator Fernandez Defends Severance Tax As School Revenue Method
A New Orleans Senator argues the severance tax is an economic necessity to fund schools, while criticizing tobacco tax repeal as politically motivated. He asserts the economics were ignored by proponents and calls for a sizable severance tax to raise school funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O. Fernandez
New Orleans
Fernandez
Twenty four Pounds Air Mail Volume if East West Line Is Set
Postmaster Thoman projects Monroe area outgoing air mail as a 24 pound daily load once the east west air line starts. The five cent rate takes effect August 1 and local interest will determine how much residents embrace air mail over regular mail and telegraph. Public reminders may be needed to boost air mail usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoman
Monroe
West Monroe
House Keeps Minerals and Forestry Funds in Place
The appropriations bill approved by the house preserves the minerals division of the department of conservation and the forestry division at their present funding. The measure prevents serious curtailment of their work, but overall it is seen as a disappointment as it increases government outlay and reduces the financial relief the public seeks. Economy remains only a word without affecting the tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Department of Convervation
Stench Lingers as Political Coat of Whitewash Urged
Fragmentary and hostile notes condemn the committee’s whitewash of East Carroll figures. The text mocks integrity assurances and accuses favored modes of gaining special favors, with contempt for the process and the involved individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
East Carroll
RIGHT ANGLES When do you live most
The excerpt argues that true life peaks in brief thrilling moments whether in art sport or heroism. It cites emotional highs from a stirring song a Stradivarius performance or a dramatic public moment. It contrasts fleeting heartbeats with long dull years, invoking Bailey on counting time by heart throbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stradivarius
Tully Strikes Chains Hobo Novelist Turns Writer Through Hard Work
Hollywood feature on Jim Tully the hobo novelist. From chain making with a five pound sledge to writing Beggars of Life in eight years, highlighting his blunt style, fame from Jarnegan, and ongoing film collaboration earning him $500 weekly. The piece underscores his belief that hard work, not luck, built his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Tully
Hobo
Tully
Hollywood
Jarnegan
The Cabin and the Uncertain Presidential Forecasts
The Cabin admits its 100 percent forecasting error while noting readers’ reactions. It jokes about predicting Smith and Hoover and teases withholding presidential forecasts to force accountability. The piece thanks Saenger management and staff, hints at local political rivalries, and ends with a cautious view of regional progress amid tempts to doom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh and Dawes
Smith and Hoover
Industrial health supervision grows with factory work
FRANK L. RECTOR MD explains how industrial health programs evolved with machinery and new materials. He notes the shift from injury care to preventive health education, physical exams for workers and applicants, and the broader community health benefits from workplace health supervision.
Let Hitch Hikers Walk Is Wyoming Warning
Wyoming motorists are urged to avoid picking up hitch hikers after cases of pedestrians leading to criminal attacks. Commissioner W C Irving cites incidents as justification for the warning issued by the state law enforcement chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
International News Service
Cheyenne
Wyo
W. C. Irving
Irving
British Centenarians Reject Fifty-Year Living Plan
Thirteen centenarians in London were asked about monkey gland operations to extend life by fifty years. Only three wished to reach 150, and just one, 102 year old R. J. Hall, a former sailor, would consider the surgery. Hall said he would like to go to sea again. The rest preferred to die when their time came.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
R. J. Hall
Hall
Local Residents Return From Visits Across States
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Graham Surghnor returns to Tpita Augit for palatives in Viele burg. Mrs. Ella Cook visits daughter Mrs. Rembrandt in Wabash Ark. Mrs. Arthur Dreyburgh of Chicago visits Colinston with Mrs. Frank Farmer. Mrs. W. D. King and son visit Florence Starts in Pine street. Violet and Winifred Washburn travel to Gibsland to see grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walker. Miss Cora Cook of Little Rock expected for week with sister Mrs. J Herbert Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Hill Dr. Cann and Miss Octavie Colvin visit Met Rouge relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rogers of Doss visit daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell. Mrs. Corrie Boston and Camille of Mer Rouge visit E. B. Starsney in Marion. Mrs. D. Aubrey Haas and Shirley Blossom return from Alexandria visit. Mrs. Paul Wise and Elizabeth, guests of Mrs. O. M. Taylor, have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Surghnor
Tpita
Vieleburg
Ella Cook
Wabash
Ark
Rembrandt
Arthur Dreyburgh
Chicago
Frank Farmer
Colinston
W. D. King
Little Son
Little Rock
Gibsland
William Mitchell
West Monroe
Corrie Boston
Camille
Mer Rouge
Marion
E. B. Starsney
D. Aubrey Haas
Shirley Blossom
Alexandria
Paul Wise
Elizabeth
O. M. Taylor
Farmerville Social Roundup Ties Town to Visitors
Miss Lucy Gill returns to Ruston after visiting her aunt Mrs M J Pears0R. Mr and Mrs Paul Nettles of Bastrop stay with Mrs Nettles parents Mr and Mrs Joe Albritton this week. Miss Ther es Rabin visits West Monroe at Estelle Norris home. Faye Baughman and J David Baughman in El Dorado Ark with relatives. Carter Wingfield and Danby of El Dorado visit. Funeral guests for Miss Topsy May include Gene Gillum family Ida May Bastrop Tarver Ferriday Palma Stovall Monroe. O E Smith family and Mrs W C Tugwell return from Dumas Ark. Will Lee family Bastrop visit Farmerville Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Farmerville
Lucy Gill
Ruston
M. J
Ferriday
Palma Stovall
Monroe
O. E. Smith
W. C. Tugwell
Dumas
Arkansas
Will Lee
Bastrop
Prince of Wales to spend Christmas in Cape Town
The Prince of Wales will spend the Christmas season in Cape Town, South Africa, accompanied by his brother the Duke of Gloucester. The private five month tour starts in early September, with travel direct from England to Mombasa, then through Kenya Tanganyika and Uganda before Christmas with Earl of Athlone in Cape Town.
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International
London
Prince of Wales
Cape Town
South Africa
Duke of Gloucester
Prince Henry
Britain
England
Mombasa
Earl of Athlone
Kenya
Tanganyika
Uganda
Features On The Air Radio Schedule June Broadcasts
Radio schedule lists numerous stations with times from 1:30 to 11:00 pm CST, detailing programs such as Demonstration Hour, Goldman Band, Keystone Duo, Mediterranean dance bands, Slumber Music, and various regional studio programs across WJZ, WEAF, WGN, KDKA, WLS, and others. Includes CST note and daylight time adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJZ
KDKA
WLW
WIR
wWcco
Woc
WHO Wow
WDAF
EWOO
WFAA
KPRC
WHAS
WMC
WSB
KOA
KYW
KWK
Goldman
WEAF
WGY
WGR
WWJ
WSAL
WGN
WTMJ
RSD
WBHAF
WSAI
WCCO
Wizz
Chicago
Bob
Palmer House
Palmer
WLIB
Uncle Quin
WLS
WMAQ
WQJ
Radio Photolosus
Whitney
Pratt and Sherman
Amos
Andy
Dr. Smith
Cincinnati
Boy Scout
Warner
Wdusic 930
Buggs Emerick
Cincinnatis
Pa Safety Club
Fea Jubilee Singers
Goldman Band
WTAM
Cleveland
Davenport
Utica Jubilee Singers
Des Moines
WCX
WJR
Detroit
Broadway
Chain Gang
Ww4j
Kansas City
School of the Air
Nighthawks
Milwaukee
Mella
Secretary Hawkins
Chris Deutsch
Indiana Five
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Gerhard
KSD
St. Louis
KVOO
Tulsa
New York
South Sea Islanders
Klessly Aillaius
Tuca Jubilee Singers
Slumber Music
Newark
WGY Schenectady
WRC
Washington
Night Owls
Dallas
WBAP
Fort Worth
Texas
Wet Springs
Houston
Denver
WEAS
Goldsman
KFI
Los Angeles
KNX
Playgoers Club
Midnight Express
KGO
Oakland
Jacksonville
Louisville
Conservatory of Muse
Greater
Cortaine
Memphis
WSM
Nashville
WSMB
San Antonio
Keystone
Wolverines
Lem and
Lafe
Troupe Royale
Maybe I'm Wrong by John P Med May June satire
A 1928 King Features Syndicate humor column sample with titled pieces about ministers profits, glues in cosmetics, flappers, intoxicated returns, Sunday school thefts and vaudeville gags. Includes puns on marriage, chores, dueling opinions and literary jests.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
San Francisco
Miss
Minerals and Forestry
By Alexander Cairns
Ment
Philip James Bailey
King Features Syndicate, Inc
By Wade Werner
Cal
Tramp
Chain-Makers’ Union
Saenger
Richard Dix
Elinor Glyn
Lyceum
Mr. Long
U. S
Huey
Arkansas Line
Louisiana
Frank L. Rector
Evanston, Il
WBBM
Suze
Wgor Buitaio—seu
Pittsburgh
WJIZ
i—Orchestra
Redhead Club
WDOD
Chattanooga
KRLD
Skyline
Amos ‘N
Portland
KPO
Spokane
NBC
John P. Med
Lang
Ideal Dumbells
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