Counties Slow to Follow County Government Acts
In Raleigh on April 10, Charles M. Johnson warns 15 or 16 North Carolina counties ignore county government acts. Failures include late sheriff settlements, unlawful tax shifts, zero salary increases for clerks, and bond funds idle. No state power to compel conformity. possible 1929-assembly amendments may grant authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Baskerwill
Raleigh
Charles M. Johnson
County Government Advisory Commission
General Assembly
Rockefeller's Vast Benevolence Exceeds 750 Million
The article notes John D. Rockefeller spent more than 750 million dollars on benevolent causes over his long life, highlighting his extensive philanthropy and lasting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Penalty For Failure To List Property In North Carolina
Real and personal property must be listed yearly under the machinery act. Failure to list brings a 10 percent tax increase and possible indictment. State officials urge accurate listing to prevent evasion and ensure fair taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Grand
Charles M. Johnson
County Government Advisory Commission
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Board of County Commissioners
Grand Jury
Haiti Occupation Benefits Highlighted by U.S. Officials
Port au Prince reports praise for American efforts since 1915 in Haiti. Public health advances, hospital clinics, road building, and educational gains are noted as major changes. Officials say Haitians want American doctors to stay and credit stability has improved, despite some opposition to finances and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
United States
Guilliume Sam
Republic
Sam
Ministry of Finance
Bureau Des Travaux Publics
Department of Public Works
Kenscoff
Annual Air Tour to Visit Four Capitals Begins August 11
An annual air tour agreed by Poland Romania Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia will start August 11 each year and visit the capitals of the four nations. This year’s route begins in Warsaw and includes Lwow Prague Zagreb Belgrade Bucharest Yassy and Poznan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Rumania
Czechoslovakia
Jugo- Slavia
Lwow
Prague
Zagreb
Belgrade
Bucarest
Yassy
Pozman
Jaws of New Patented Wrench Adapt for Nuts or Pipes
A recently patented wrench features adjustable jaws that switch between gripping nuts and pipes. This dual functionality is designed to streamline common mechanical tasks by replacing separate tools. The invention emphasizes versatility and efficiency for tradespeople.
Teethina Baby Remedy Ad Claims Quick Cold Help
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Dr Moffett s Teethina for babies when a cold starts. It touts Teethina as a mild thorough laxative that cleanses the bowels regulates the stomach and helps build baby vitality to fight illness. Sold for 30 cents by druggists with free sample offer from C J Moffett Co Columbus Ga.
British Premier Ramsay MacDonald in Military Garb at Levee
The British premier Ramsay MacDonald is shown arriving at Buckingham Palace for a King's Levee wearing military attire. The caption notes the odd contrast with his peace advocate image and hints at a tense expression on his face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay MacDonald
Buckingham Palace
London
Kinng
Will of Pfafftown Man Allocates Funds for Funeral and Social Cause
In his probate filing Winston-Salem April 9 1934 report George Follet Wilson of Pfafftown Forsyth county leaves a will valuing his estate at $14000. He directs no more than $100 for his funeral and $100 to be sent to the national socialist executive committee to aid the socialist cause in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
George Follet Wilson
Pfafftown
Forsyth County
National Socialist Executive Committee
America
Howe Speaker at Virgil Celebration
Dr. George Howe head of UNC Classics travels to Montgomery Alabama to address the Alabama State Association of Teachers at the Virgil celebration marking the poets 2000th birth anniversary He is also slated to speak at the Alabama State Woman's College His path in classics began after being taken in by Woodrow Wilson and studying Latin in Germany before teaching at UNC He later led the Latin Department and served as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts before focusing on research and writing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
George Howe
University of North Carolina
Montgomery
Alabama
Alabama State Association of Teachers
Virgil
Howe
Raleigh
North Carolina Teachers Association
Alabama State Woman’s College
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Wilson
Germany
America
Dr. Wilson
College of Liberal Arts
Rat Exterminator Salesman Jailed For False Pretense
GREENSBORO April 10. J W Parnell a young white man was jailed after county officers charged him with posing as a state officer to sell a supposed rat exterminator. He allegedly visited rural households saying a second state officer would arrest them within days unless they bought the poison as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
J. W. Parnell
Parnell
Naval Reduction Jokes Hit Home in Smiths Weekly
In a humorous note from Smiths Weekly Sydney a sailor remarks on a husband’s fitness as his battleship tattoo on the chest is revealed to be part of a rowboat. The quip reflects wartime morale and light banter about military life.
Wildcat Tennis Schedule Promises Busy New Season
Davidson picks six for the team as Captain Frantis Johnston Halverstadt and Roddey are favored. The Wildcats face Duke and Carolina in a state tournament at Chapel Hill with others tentatively lined up in Virginia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Davidson College
Frantis Johnston
Halverstadt
Roddey
Duke
Carolina
Virginia
Chapel Hill
Duke University
Wofford
Clemson
Wildcats
Durham
University of Rich
Deadly tarantula found in bananas in Winston-Salem
Miss Gladys Pinkard of Winston-Salem nearly was bitten when a four and a half inch tarantula, with half inch hair, brushed her hand while she picked bananas. Investigations identified the dangerous spider in the fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Gladys Pinkard
Bolero Suit in Deep Navy Wool Voile
A dress maker suit in French wool voile features a yoked skirt and a bolero coat. Both pieces swing to the same curved line in the back, creating a coordinated, flowing silhouette in deep navy.
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Goses
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jack Sar Togs
Junior
Winston-Salem, N. C
Ergy
Pennsylvania
Neem
Pennsylvania Fireworks Display Co
Devon
Valley Forge Military Academy
U. S
Harold P. Braman
Associated Press
Moore's Book Store
Alabama State Teachers Association
State Woman’s College
Wildcat
Mond
Richmond
Union Seminary
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Georgetown
Washington, D. C
S.S.S. S.S.S
New Bible
Couper
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