Archaeology trip to Smoky Mountains seeks prehistoric remains
In Knoxville a Smithsonian and Tennessee funded expedition departs for Gatlinburg to search the Great Smoky mountains for traces of ancient inhabitants. In New York a Bible Society report notes over ten million copies or parts distributed in 166 languages in 1927. Washington reports a tax reduction bill passage with a near tie vote. Chicago surveys organized crime linking gambling bootlegging and politics. Georgia's Nu Kai Klan letter supports Al Smith presidency. Tennessee Baptists vote to abolish the education board replacing it with an unpaid commission. Chattanooga hosts the 73rd Southern Baptist convention opening sessions.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Smithsonian Institute
State of
Tennessee
Gatlinburg
Tenn
Great Smoky Mountains
Smoky
New York
American Bible Society
Board of Managers
Society
United States
Chicago
Illinois Association of Criminal Justice
Chronicle
A. A. Bruce
Atla
Georgia
Nu Klux Klan
Nathan B. Forrest
Grand Dragon
Anness
Americ Xe
A. Smith
al Smith
Forrest
Order
Washington
Manooga
Education Board
Southern Baptists
Southern Baptist Convention
Ci Br Maddry
Raleigh
N. C
Convention
History of the Western Army notes from a veteran
An eighty four year old Civil War veteran recounts major campaigns of the Western Army. He describes Rosecrans Bragg Hood Sherman and Johnston at Chickamauga Missionary Ridge Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta battles. He recalls losses at Lovejoy Station and the Mississippi crossing at Lawrence and Greensboro surrender near Greensboro. The narrative also touches on politics and postwar economic data.
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L. D. Miller
Cvil
Joseph E. Johnson
General Sherman
Rosecrans
Braxton
Bragg
Chicamagua
Tennessee
Longstreet
Virginia
France
Germany
N. C
Jefferson
D. H. Hood
Johnson
Gen. Thomas
Franklin
Tenn
Thomas
Hood
Davis
Mississippi
Sherman
Lawrence
Ala
South Carolina
Columbia
North Carolina
Wilmington
Raleigh
Herman
Greensboro
Great Britain
Agriculture Leads Mrs. de Style at Social Ball
Mrs de Style terms agriculture as leading, while Mrs Rose Quyck states her daughter has another year at school before becoming a dilettante and will not debut until next season.
Cyclone Mack rebukes preacher politicians at tabernacle
The Rev. Cyclone Mack denounces political preachers who meddle in state affairs. He argues pastors should preach Jesus Christ and focus on salvation, not influence government, urging adherence to the strict separation of church and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. “Cyclone Mack
Tabernacle
Jesus Christ
Mr. McLendon
Saving money as protection against illness and unemployment
The piece argues earning money is less important than saving money. It notes that many men have grown from pennies saved in youth and saving serves as a safety net against destitution if illness or unemployment strikes. It warns that spending all earned money leads to living above income, even without debt.
Bizarre Exchange Sparks Suspicion of Political Graft
An odd, fragmentary dialogue hints at religious readers, graft schemes, and a bank heist. Characters speak of meddling parties, a hat concession scheme, and a stop-signal violation amid cemetery references.
Entry Notice for 25 Acre Lot in Meat Camp Township
State of North Carolina Watauga County Office of Entry Taker Stanberry invites application for 25 acre vacant land in Meat Camp township near Meat Camp creek and New River south of Todd adjoining D. C. Coffey Amos Stanberry Dwight L. Stanberry and Howel Stanberry Entered May 5 1928 Mrs H J Hardin Entry Taker.
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State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Stanberry
Meat Camp
Meat Camp Creek
New River
Todd
N. C
D. C
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News OF World
Senate
Dawes
Coolidge
Mellon
George W. Truett
Chattanooga
E. Y. Mullins
Baptist World Alliance
Dr. Truett
Truett
A. Hogan
Lincolnton
George ‘E. Hayes
Louisville
P. C. McConnell
Atlanta
Eugene Levering
Baltimore
Stone & Webster
Blodget
New York City
Europe
New York Times
Tronnd Steel
Detroit, Motor Service CO. A. D. Eee Ae
BOONE
Mack
Bank of Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock N. C
Hubby
Brown
Wifie
Binks
Jones
Brown Brown
Tra
O.K
Boone Chevrolet Co
Boone, N. C
Qualaty
Firestone
W.R. Winkler & Company
Boone, North Carolina
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