Indian Teepee to White House
Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas emerges as the leading dark horse candidate for the 1928 Republican presidential nomination. The piece traces his Indian heritage, early life on Kaw territory, rise from county attorney to congressman, and eventual leadership in the Senate, highlighting his perseverance and parliamentary skill as he declares he will not be a stalking horse for another candidate.
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Washington
Charles Curtis
Kansas
United States Senate
Dark Horse
Old
New England
Hubbard
Curtis
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
White Plume
Pawhuskie
Kaw Reservation
Indian Territory
Topeka
Senate of the United States
Charley” Curtis
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
White House
Boone Civitan Club Receives Mountain City Charter
Fifteen Boone Civitan members attended the inaugural Mountain City meeting last Friday. A delegation from Abingdon, Virginia welcomed them as Mountain City Civitans received their charter and heard several addresses. The new club shows promise of active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Civitan Club
Mountain City
Civitans
Abingdon
Mountain Citians
Five-Year-Old Plants Canary Seed to Grow Canaries
A neighbor asks five-year-old Sally why she sits on the ground so long. She explains she has planted an envelope of canary seed and waits for the baby canaries to grow.
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Sally
Song of the Vega Boatman debuted on Radio Dumbbells
The program tease announces the next number The Song of the Vega Boatman while a listener jokes about Paddlin Madeelin Home. The quirky exchange reflects a lighthearted radio scene with fans reacting to upcoming tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vega Boatman
Madeelin
Blowing Rock News Highlights From Armistice Day to Street Works
Contagious diseases among Blowing Rock children prompt prompt treatment for scarlet fever and diphtheria. Armistice Day gathering at Presbyterian Auxiliary chaired by Mrs. E C Underdown. Sidewalk construction slows due to weather but aims to finish by December along Main Street Boone Street and Yonahlossee road. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robbins daughter.
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Blowing Rock
Frank Coon
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
E. C. Underdown
Main Street
Boone Street
Boone Man Believes People Want Bargains
Boon: L S Isaacs of Isaacs Department Store announces a half year sale starting Friday to clear quality merchandise for fall and winter. Sales expert Sullivan from Sullivan Sales Corp joins for the value event, with prior campaigns including four close-outs in North Carolina and representatives from multiple local stores.
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L. S. Isaacs
Isaacs
Boone
Watauga County
Watauga Post
American Legion
Sullivan
North Carolina
Sullivan Sales Corporation
W. L. Fanning Co
Shelby
Clarence Call
North
Wilkesboro
Nash Supply Co
Nashville
N. C
Moore Bros
Thomasville
When to Market Turkeys in Watauga County
A veteran turkey marketer suggests weekly selling from now until after the holidays to obtain best prices. He advises selling the best 10 to 12 birds from a 25 to 50 bird flock and holding the rest for gradual sale, noting hotels in the region will buy the good birds. He cautions that timing is risky and readers should use their own judgement.
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Democrat
Watauga County
North
South Carolina
Linney Named as Isaacs Again Heads Governor Bid
Asheville reports indicate Frank Linney may be named at the Republican state convention as the party’s candidate for governor next summer. If nominated, Linney would seek the governorship after prior service as Western District district attorney and a former judicial candidate. The GOP aims for a strong 1928 campaign against Democratic hopeful O Max Gardner. Post 130 American Legion re-elected Lloyd S Isaacs as commander and outlined plans for the year including support for the Red Cross Roll Call. The Legion and Auxiliary noted a successful year with membership near 90 and a goal of 150 for 1928.
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Frank A. Linney
Isaacs
American Legion
Asheville
Frank Linney
Greensboro
Linney
Middle
Johnson J. Hayes
Congress
Brownlow Jackson
O. Max Gardner
Red Cross
Lloyd S. Isaacs
Coolidge
Ed L. Payne
J. Cliff. McConnell
Lionell Ward
J. Wilson Norris
Chas. L. Younce
Sam F. Horton
Ernest M. Hodges
Jno
Revival at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Ends with 34 Additions
The Mount Vernon Baptist church held a revival led by Rev. R. C. Eggers and saw 34 new members formalized by baptism and other accessions announced by Rev. L. A. Hurst on November 9. The service concluded with reports of strong revival and substantial good accomplished.
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Mount Vernon Baptist Church
R. C. Eggers
L. A. Hurst
Engineers Advise Anti Freezing Mixes For Farm Cars
Experts urge preparing radiators for cold weather with anti freezing mixes to avoid costly repairs to farm vehicles. They warn neglect can lead to engine damage and higher maintenance bills during freezing spells.
Curious Cuss Father Sets Prize for Daughter’s Husband
In a lighthearted column the father teases that the man who wins his daughter’s hand will earn a prize. The suitor asks politely for a look at the terms and joke remains a witty family moment.
And He didn't Jimmy My what a lot of dirt on your face
Peggy scolds a moment with a jesting line about dirt on a face and a playful exchange about rubbing it in. The fragment suggests a domestic or humorous scene with two characters named Peggy and Jimmy in a casual dialogue.
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Jimmy
Peggy
J D Loizeaux Guest Of W H Gragg In Watauga
J D Louizeaux of Plainfield New Jersey arrived in the city for a stay with W H Gragg once his lumber partner He plans to lecture at Advent Christian church Sunday morning and will bring special music Turkey dinners from his mills are sent to workers as a Thanksgiving gesture with dressed birds shipped by express this week
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J. D. Louizeaux
Plainfield
N. J
W. H. Gragg
Shulls Mills
Advent Christian Church
Louizeaux
Wataugans
Lowizeaux
New Jersey
Watauga
Express
Roll Call Going Good in Boone
The Red Cross Roll Call in Boone begins with strong local support led by Misses Eric Greer and Ruth Benfield. Volunteers urge every resident to donate one dollar, with half staying local for relief and the other half sent to headquarters, as winter approaches.
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Red Cross
Boone
Eric Greer
Ruth Benfield
Chairman Rivers
R. C. Rivers
Clyde Greene
M. B Woosley
W. R. Gragg
C. H. Garland
D. P. Wyke
L. M. Farthing
F. C. Ward
F. M. Greer
Stella Hagaman
A. E. South
M. W. Beach
W. D. Farthing
B. H. Watson
S. C. Eggers
W. H. Gragg
E. N. Hahn
Russell Gragg
H. W. Mast
W. R. Lovill
Smith Hagaman
J. C. McConnell
T. B. Moore
H. W. Dick
J. L. Qualls
C. S. Stevenson
C. C. Farthing
Lionell Ward
G. E. Ashley
W. R. Winkler
A. E. Hamby
J. A. Sproles
L. L. Bingham
A. Coffey
J. B. Taylor
Rob River
W. C. Walker
W. L. Cook
L. S. Isaacs
W. A.davis
R. F. McDade
R. H
Coolidge
Hoever
North Carolina
Tuberculosis Tests Underway In Watauga County Dairy Herd
Only one cow in three thousand is infected with tuberculosis in Watauga county as tests on all dairy cattle proceed. chemists report they are about halfway through the testing process.
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Watauga
Armistice Day Social At Friday Afternoon Club
Mrs. A. E. South hosted Armistice Day activities with flowers, social chat, and Needlework. An Armistice program featured poems by Mrs. Rankin and Mrs. Greer, a war romance reading, and a contest with a bronze prize. Invited guests included Mrs. Will Scott and Mrs. John Steele. The group resumes next Friday with Mrs. Roy Johnson.
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A. E. South
Annie Stanbury
Boone Must Build Its Own High School Next Year
Dr. B B Dougherty told Boone Civitan Club the town must provide its own high school by the start of next year. The Boone high school has been run with Appalachian State Normal school this year and may not continue. The demonstration grade school will stay with the Normal. A new building would likely be near the demonstration school, pending school board action.
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Civitan Club
Boone
B. B. Dougherty
Boone High School
Appalachian State Normal School
Dougherty
of the Normal
Board of Education
Alleged car thief Buck Oldham jailed in Alamance County
Sheriff L M Farthing reported that Buck Oldham, wanted in Watauga for auto theft, was being held in the Watauga jail awaiting the next superior court term. The June theft involved Rev W C Greer of Boone as owner. no clues were found until Alamance county officials informed him.
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L. M. Farthing
Alamance County
Buck” Oldham
Watauga
Superior Court
W. C. Greer
Boone
Graham
No. 60 Resurfacing From Boone to Vilas Underway
Mr. John Greer began Tuesday placing rock to resur face Highway No. 60 from Boone west limits to Vilas. Rock crushing to start once the crusher moves from Deep Gap. The Boone Trail section is in very bad condition and the planned improvement will be welcomed.
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John Greer
Vilas
Deep Gap
Normal Notes Reflect Faculty Talks And Armistice Day
Recent faculty meetings at the Normal featured Prof. Sawyer on teaching methods and Prof. Howell on student body advertising. Armistice Day programs included readings and songs, with small flags given to faculty and students. Fall term closed with twenty graduates and fifteen leaving to teach briefly before returning to graduate. winter term began November 15.
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The
Normal
Sawyer
V. C. Howell
Dougherty
America
Howell
Viola Upright
Flanders Field
Elizabeth Gambill
A. M. Norton
United States
Eva Martin
Anson
Belle Hawkins
Rutherford
Nelle Hope Wilson
Gaston
Bessie Hill
Union
Myrtis Hamrick
Rutheford
Dora Moore Ledbetter
Grace Crouse
Alleghany
Lela Clara Marlowe
McDowell
Eula Frances Pyatt
Glennie Love
Catawba
Bessie Cain
Iredell
Ona B. Helms
Angie Jennings
Mary Lee Staten
Agnes Fisher
Marion
S. C
Nan Stewart
Harnett
Margaret Siler
Chatham
Beatrice Morgan
Stanley
Myrtle Morgan
Olivette Martin
Ferguson Named to Federal Trade Commission
Garland S. Ferguson Jr of Greensboro was appointed to the federal trade commission last week by President Coolidge. He succeeds John F. Nugent whose term recently expired.
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Garland S. Ferguson, Jr
Greensboro
Federal Trade Commission
Coolidge
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Albert T. Reid
AL Civitans
MT. City
By Rupert Gillett
Boone Man
MT. Vernon
J. D. Loizeaux
Roll Call
Little Cattle
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