Houston chosen as Democratic National Convention site
Political observers discuss why Houston Texas was picked for the 1928 Democratic National Convention. Necessity and South support are cited with Governor Al Smith and Governor Dan Moody in play while a $200 000 fund drive may have clinched the bid. The move aims to attract Southern backing and mirror the Republican Westward convention.
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Houston
Texas
al Smith
Smith
Dan Moody
South
Coming Television Advances Promise Home Viewing
The article forecasts rapid television progress allowing people to see and hear distant events from home. It envisions watching orchestras matches and daily services without leaving the chair, with devices as small as radio sets, and questions the cost and effort needed to sustain such benefits.
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New York
Bad Weather Changes Driving Habits And Accidents
The piece recalls motorist behavior from early days when winter kept cars off the road and contrasts it with modern paved highways that weather seems to affect less. It notes that wet roads now correlate with fewer accidents as drivers become cautious, while dry and clean roads tempt riskier speeds. It also observes more cars are laid up in bad weather and that motorists increase precaution when roads are slick.
Anniversary items and notable births in 38-year span
A collage of dates celebrates Robert E Lee born in 1807 and Edgar Allan Poe born in Boston. It notes anniversaries of Franklin College leaders William Keen and Homer Rainey, and mentions political figures and aSenator Eugene Hale. Also covers conventions, diplomatic aims, and the spread of radio.
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Robert EF. Lee
Westmoreland Couri
Lerington
McRendrer College
Lenanon
Paris
Prince of Wales
Edward
Ma Perugin
Eugene Hele
United States
Maine
Joseph Burke
Jeary Lind
York
Ireland
Chicago
Wilwaukee
St. Paul
Tathwas
Group of
New York Finduciers
Federal Court
Willam Mulock
Ontario
Bond Trend
Canada
William W. Keen
Philadelphia
Homer P. Rainey
Franklin
Ind
Clarksville
Texas
Dravid Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Gainess
Rrevod Foldy
Noved Ag
Staot International Afairs
Levenworth
Amerifea
Robert E. Lee
Confederate States of America
Edgar Allan Poe
Boston
Willam W. Keen
Ameé@tica
Orden. Ural
Toronto
Ont
Association of Municipal Electrical Wreilittes
Memphis
Tenn
Lee Highway Association
New Castl
Outdoor Advertising Association
Hillnois State Florists Association
Charleston
W_ Va
West Virginia
Mehenire College Founded in Lebanon Township
A century ago a college was established in Lebanon Township, marking a milestone in local education. The article notes the founding year and key figures involved in the early setup.
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Toder “Mehenire College
Lebanon
Tih
Metaod
Whos Who In The Day's News Supporting Foreign Service
Maron T Herrick U S ambassador to France born in Huntington Ohio in 1854 educated at Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Princeton Harvard Columbia Yale practiced law in Cleveland served on city council and GOP committees and was ambassador to France 1912 1914 and 1921 He argues the need for professional diplomatic service and personal representation in a world of growing international ties and complex negotiations.
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Foreign Service
Maron T. Herrick
U.S
France
Herrick
Huntington
Oberlin College
Ohio Weeleyvan University
Princeton
Har‘vard
Columbia
Yale
Cleveland
Jerrici
Clevelandeity Council
Oto
Republican National Committee
S. A
Franca
United States
Diet and Exercise Advice for Office Workers and Health Notes
A collection of health tips from Dr. W G Anderson and others covers posture and desk exercises to prevent slumping and abdominal issues, plus at home routines for back and hip alignment. It notes abdominal wall strength, daily Tummy Ten exercises, and safe exertion at work. It also touches on broken blood vessels, itchy skin from diet, and modest guidance on diabetes dietary adjustments.
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W. G. Anderson
Yale
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