Letter to the Editor on Al Smith and Prohibition
John L. Tatum of Brookside, NC argues against Al Smith’s nomination as a wet candidate, condemning Smith’s stance on prohibition and urging strong drink removal. He invokes the 18th amendment and cites opposition from the Democratic Party to the liquor element, urging voters to choose conscience over party.
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Watauga Democrat
al. Smith
Smith
al Smith
Kent
Baltimore Sun
Smith Carrying New York Counties In 1926 Vote
Editor notes Al Smith won all five Democratic counties in New York City and carried three upstate Republican counties Albany Clinton and Oneida. He totalled 1 587 000 votes statewide, more than ten southern states combined, with New York City alone housing 885 000 Democrats. Historical counts show Smith’s county victories in prior elections.
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Watauga Democrat
al Smith
New York State
New York
New York City
Smith
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Florrida
Arkansas
Alabama
Albany
Clinton
Oneida
Bronx
Linton
Kings
Ueens
Rennselaer
Richmond
Queens
Nathan L. Millie
Erie
Hamilton
Monroe
Montgomery
Conondaga
Rensselaer
Rockland
Saratoga
Schenectady
Sullivan
Westchester
Charles
Nathan L. Miller
Lewis
May 6th set aside to pray for world peace
Mrs. Mary H. Thirkield of Chattanooga broadcast to 400000 Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society members urging them to set aside Sunday May 6 as a day of prayer for world peace.
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Kansas City
Mary H. Thirkield
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. T. Thirkield
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Polar Flight Makes Historic Arctic Crossing
Captain George H. Wilkins and Carl B. Eielson completed an unannounced flight from Point Barrow Alaska to Spitzbergen in a heavier than air craft. The 250 mile southward leg set a record as the first Arctic Basin crossing. The National Geographic Society hails the feat for expanding geographical knowledge and its scientific aims. Later notes cover Cove Creek high school closing events and a court plea in Charlotte where Eldred Griffith pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill in the LeRoy Springs case.
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Robert Fuller Washington
George H. Wilkins
Carl B. Eilson
Point Barrow
Alaska
Spitzbergen
National Geographic Society
Wilkins
Arctic Basin
Peary
Greenland
Arctic Sea
Pole
Geological Society
Eldred Griffith
Col
LeRoy Springs
Charlotte
Griffith
Col. Springs
Tribute to Mrs R L Clay by Boone Methodist Women
The Women’s Wesley Bible Class of Boone Methodist Sunday School mourns the sudden death of Mrs. R. L. Clay on April 28, 1928. The group praises her faithfulness cheerfulness and energy and offers condolences to her husband children and relatives. Signed by Mrs. J. D. Rankin Mrs. J. L. Winkler and Mrs. J. D. Councill.
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Wesley
Boone Methodist Sunday School
Wesley Bible Class
R. L. Clay
J. D. Rankin
J. L. Winkler
J. D. Councill
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Brookside
John L. Tatum
Brookside, N. C
Will C. Walker
Boone
Albert T. Reid
Cove Creek School
Cove Creek High School
B. B. Dougherty
A. T. Allen
A. E. Woltz
Gastonia
W. E. Poovey
First Methodist Church
Lenoir
Paull
Pearl Payne
Glee Club
James Lee Tester
Frances Farthing
Esther Osborne
Hilarity
Mary Lee Bingham
Paul Taylor
Ruth Greer
Phyllis Bingham
Joe Clay Mast
James Tester
Don Perry
Raymond Greer
Hazel Fox
Ruby Mast
Ruth Thomas
A. J. Greene
America
Jennie Love
Mammy
Hazel Norris
Ruth Allison
L. A. Wilson
Miss Allison
My Wild Irish Rose
R. A. Taylor
Boone, North Carolina
W. H. Gragg
Box P
Qualls
Libby
Charmer
Rio
Home Owned
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