Political Delegates Align Across States in 1928 Campaign
The article reports on Democratic and wet vs dry factions shaping delegate selections across Indiana Alabama Arkansas Colorado South Carolina and the Canal Zone with efforts to back Reed McAdoo and Hull. Maryland Republican convention directs 19 delegates to Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ritchie
Maryland
Indiana
Alabama
Sas
Colorado
South Carolina
Canal Zone
Smith
Baltimore
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
Smith Plans Nationwide Campaign For Democratic Nomination
Governor Smith’s allies disclosed a broad plan to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. They foresee a convention acceptance on the Albany capitol steps with a major farm relief emphasis and an aggressive two month tour to rally support before a late summer break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Smith
Coolidge
Smith
Smith campaign plans broad national swing with limited speeches
Governor Smith aims a wide tour starting in the south and moving through the southwest to the midwest. He will rely on radio and newspapers for major messages while keeping each speech brief and the train stops at key towns. So far the Canal Zone offers the sole primary contest with dual delegations likely to be seated for half votes each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Canal Zone
Confidential advice column from MISS FLO on marriage and dating
A reader asks about leaving a husband for the baby and working. MISS FLO counsels trying to adjust vows, not leaving, hoping time mends. Other questions cover dating etiquette early in relationships, gifting norms, and teen marriage cautions with guidance to wait and better know a partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss File
Sonny
Dot
Miss Flo
Miss N
Missile
Nany
Nancy
Bouldin Wholesale Grocery Changes Hands
A. J. Bouldin of Lenoir has sold his Boone wholesale grocery business to J. M. Crawford of North Wilkesboro and brothers W. W. and Howard W. Mast of Watauga. Crawford, a veteran Vaughn Hemphill salesman, and his family will arrive today to take over management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bouldin
Lenoir
Boone
J. M. Crawford
North Wilkesboro
Vaughn-Hemphill Company
City
W. W
Howard W. Mast
Watauga
Crawford
Dinner gowns and social proprieties at Farleighs
Mrs Farleigh notes her husband objects to low cut dinner gowns while He remarks on less social appearances. The exchange hints at etiquette and marital expectations in high society.
The Napoleonic Complex in Dr Crane’s View
Dr Frank Crane contrasts Napoleon’s relentless self aggrandizement with Jesus of Nazareth who sought the welfare of others. He cites Washington’s refusal of a crown and Lindbergh’s popularity for service, arguing true greatness lies in humble, selfless action rather than egotistical ambition.
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Napoleons
Napoleon
Jesus of
George Washington
Lindbergh
Former Legion Leader Dies in Charlotte
A former head of the American Legion of North Olina and member of the assembly died suddenly at his Charlotte home Tuesday night. He never recovered full health after World War service, being seriously wounded in the head and leg and a shell shock survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
American Legion of North
The Man With the Artistic Soul Noted
A fragmentary dialogue shows Fozzleton discussing an outing with his wife and a lecture described as an ordeal for her. Several exchange lines reference listening, allowances, and encounters with attendees described as artistic or pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fozzleton
Chrysler and Dodge Endorsed in Major Auto Merger
Directors of Dodge Brothers Inc and Chrysler Corporation approved a merger in New York via stock exchange. The combined company becomes the third largest in the industry with about 500 million dollars in capitalization, trailing only General Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Chrysler Corporation
Dodge
Chrysler
New York
General Motors
Securi
Watauga County Seeks Bids for 40000 School Funding Bonds
The Board of Commissioners of Watauga County North Carolina invites sealed bids for 40000 in School Funding Bonds dated June 1 1928. Bonds mature 1930 to 1944 with fixed interest 4.75 percent payable semiannually. Principal and interest payable in New York City. Bids due June 15 1928 at 11 00 a m total bid must include a 2 percent certified check. Bid acceptance reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
North Carolina
Board of Commissioners
Watauga County
Boone
N. C
Hanover National Bank
New York City
New York
Messrs
Clay, Dillon
Pearl Hartley
Wata County
Merger Talks Reshape Major Auto Groups and Church Creed Revisions
The piece notes a merger linking Chrysler and Ford with a target value near three and a half and one to two billion dollars respectively. It mentions adding independents to rival General Motors and confirms covenant continuity from Kansas City. It also reports church committee recommendations to change wording in the apostles' creed and baptismal phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
General Motors
Kansas City
Committee On State of Church
Holy Ghost
Holy Spirit
Holy Catholic Church
Christ’s Holy Church
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Washington
McAdoo
Simmons
Wet Reed Movement
Amalgamated Drys
Hull
Raleigh
Cordell Hull
Houston
Frank Hampton
F. M. Simmons
Judge Hull
Hoover
Will
Cal
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Bouldin Wholesale Grocery
Frank Crane
Legion
Montag
Boone Drug CO
Fexall
Boone, N. C
NOE Ac
Merriam Webster
Union
Cather
Sandbure
Stalin
Latvia
Webster's New
New
G. & C. Merriam Company
Springfield, Mass
Methodist Church
Alaska
Hodges Sdrug Company
Boone, North Carolina
Farmers Hardware & Supply Company
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