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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
10
Police headquarters report new purchases for the department including fifteen new emergency cars and replacements for older vehicles. Delivery of the Mlten model cars is underway, with additional powered emergency vehicles to be procured.
A vintage advertisement asks readers why suffer from rheumatism and touts a remedy used for over a century. It cites unsolicited letters of gratitude including Earl C. Campbell from Johnson City Tennessee who claims relief after a course and asserts the product lowers pain quickly. The copy mentions roots of medicinal plants and herbs and promotes the product as economical.
C N Wheeler reports Wisconsin and New Jersey may shift from doubtful to probably Democratic after 48 hours of developments. Polls show Smith leading in Wisconsin cities like Milwaukee, with Hoover trailing, and a defection in Newark affecting New Jersey's Democratic strength.
The professed party likely will withdraw its presidential ticket in favor of Herbert Hoover. James A. Edgerton, vice presidential nominee, indicated a decision would be reached at a Chicago meeting tomorrow. Malgedton accepted the nomination in ceremonies held on the lawn at Mrs Romie in Virginia last night.
Leonard Wirthington of Fort Worth secretary of the Republican state executive committee calls the San Antonio Light poll valuable for revealing public sentiment and stimulating campaign interest. He notes praise from San Antonio Light and Hearst papers nationwide for a careful presidential poll and urges continued engagement across Wisconsin New Jersey and other states amid electoral vote considerations.
Early returns show President Hoover widening his Texas lead as voter totals update nationwide. Men favor Smith at 24 to 28 percent while Hoover grows among male voters. women back Smith more strongly, and rural areas remain hard fought with Smith gaining in larger cities.
The article describes Herbert Hoover's centralized plan to run a national committee under Lonver with state organizations given broader responsibility. Hoover aims to limit tours, emphasize a front porch approach, and stress labor policy while coordinating with the Weaver-Curtin ticket's New York and New England figures.
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