Maxwell mixups show Columbia confusion during campaign
Raleigh dispatch reports A J Maxwell’s eastern speaking trip caused a map of Columbia to trigger a miscommunication about his gubernatorial run. Officials in Boone and Statesville attended Jim Farley events while audit and education leaders touted early planning and odd mail requests from England amid wartime.
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Denton mass meeting renominates mayor and slate
At a mass meeting in Denton on April 11 Mayor C Bisher was renominated. N. Val Johnson, a local automobile dealer, opposed him. Nominees for town commissioners were J W Griffis, Harvey Snyder, W A Johnson, J F Mitchell, Bert Lanier, W A Hedrick, J E Hill, Roy Kearns, A L Kearns and J E Wilkins. Baxter Carter presided, A L Snyder was secretary.
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Butter distributions feed East London poor in South Africa
More than 1500 pounds of butter are handed out weekly to impoverished residents of East London, South Africa, who queue at blocks during distribution times to receive aid.
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Wilson
Sweden Imposes Tax on Coffee Substitutes
Britain shows strong war savings demand as citizens invest 7.5 million dollars daily in government certificates. The measures reflect wartime finance efforts and public savings incentives in the Allied context.
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Daisy Harriman Breaks Ground as War Diplomat
Mrs J Borden Harriman U S minister to Norway becomes possibly the first woman to take an active diplomatic war role. The Norwegian foreign minister declared war on Germany and Harriman relayed the news to the State Department preparing to assume duties at British and French legations. She is noted for breaking social and political precedents throughout her career.
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North Carolina Farm Market Report Details Wholesale Prices
North Carolina shipping point data and Wednesday wholesale market figures from the U S Agricultural Marketing Service and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture list potato, cabbage, strawberries and other fruit and vegetable prices. Regions include New York Cleveland Pittsburgh Baltimore Detroit and New Orleans with bids for Nancy Halls Klondykes Blue type and Bliss Triumphs among others.
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Lessons in English Gordon Lessons in English Gordon
Word study notes on correct usage pronunciation and spelling. Highlights include misused terms, pronunciations such as i as in in, and distinctions like immigrant versus emigrant. Daily vocabulary goal with bene faction noted as a charitable donation and example sentence about Mr Brown.
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Highfalutin Talk Sparks Irish Language Backlash
A movement opposes foreign influence in tourism campaigns as critics argue the glamorized language makes children ashamed to speak Irish. Local voices urge preserving Gaelic language amid tourist lure.
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Eire
Franklin ordered to pay damages in breach of promise case
Seventy five year old Thomas T. Franklin was ordered by a Cork hire court to pay Mrs. Hester V. Mason a widow of 45 ware damages for breach of promise.
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Cork
Hester
Ecudor Finances Hit by European War Strain
Government finances of Ecua dor have been hit seriously by the European war. The article notes strained revenue and increased expenditure impacting public services and fiscal stability.
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Ecuador
Modern etiquette Q A bridge party ushers candles and bravery
A reader asks about asking for help at a bridge party and being a beginner. Advice: play the hand well without assistance and avoid games with skilled players until more capable. Also, a bridegroom should invite a suitably aged brother as an usher and lighted candles are for dark rooms only. The note adds that Japan does not decorate soldiers for bravery in action.
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Japan
Government mines in Bulgaria break production records
Bulgaria reports government coal mines shattering production records while private mines lag behind. Since the start of the European war over 200 Danish seamen have been recorded as war casualties. Japan's energy policy grounding half of Tokyo's building elevators follows a decree to economize on electricity.
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