Democrats Name Smith Robinson For President and VP
The Houston convention named Alfred E. Smith of New York for president and Joseph J. Robinson of Arkansas for vice president. The platform pledged strict enforcement of prohibitions, farm relief, and anti corruption while praising Democratic achievements and party unity after a heated, yet harmonious, nominating process.
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Convention Hall
Houston
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National Democracy
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Joseph J. Robinson
Arkansas
Alabama
Nebraska
Smith
Frankiin Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
James Theed
Missouri
Pomerene
Ohio
William Ayres
Kinsis
Hitchcock
Houston Thompson
Marna
Jesse EB
Jones
Texas
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Sigseg
Jesse TW
Veniar
Gray Horse
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Methodist Church South
America
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E Puaton
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National Committee
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Bill
Krtc
Mary
Claude Bowers
Robinson
Georgia
Franklin Roosevelt
Ech
South
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George
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Moody
Resolutions Committee
Carter Glass
Virginia
Josephus Daniels
New Jersey
New England
Democratic Party
McNary-Haugen
Food Values Across Cultures Highlighted by Surgeon General
The surgeon general notes traditional foods endure in culture and may align with modern science. He cites Chinese use of powdered toadfish heads for heart trouble and the discovery of adrenaline in head glands. He contrasts Native American liver preferences with meat choices, noting later recognition of liver’s nutritive value and its medical use.
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Hugh 8. Cummings
United States Public Health Service
The Pathfinder Excerpt on a Troubled Neighbor
A fragment portrays a troubled exchange between a widow and a sympathetic neighbor about potential loss and what may follow. The dialogue hints at fear, consequence, and uncertain futures in a tense domestic moment.
Storekeeper and Clerk Exchange Salty Anecdote
A terse dialogue recalls a barefoot boy’s rise to wealth and social circles. Hiram Todd recalls starting life without shoes and comments on how extreme wealth softens social perception in monied circles.
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Hiram Todd
Shingled Cats Dominate London Cat Show Victory
Shingled cats from Siam enthralled London judges at a fashionably artful show with a black and gold coated foreign winner named Dion of Arlington declared champion of all champions His owner said she would not accept 5000 for him and the event drew scarce domestic entries.
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Lone Star
Texas
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Rice Hotel
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New York
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