Hope for End of Hard Times Seen as Grain Advances
Chicago apr 13 hope that higher wheat prices will lift the economy grew stronger as the grain rose 7 8 cents a bushel since Friday. Traders warned a rapid rise may not continue but believed wheat has intrinsic value amid southwest drought and improving export prospects. Analysts noted past bull markets that preceded crises but cautioned the current trend is not yet decisive. Railroads expected little immediate impact.
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Chicago
America
Morrison's Senate Lead Shrinks Amid Attacks by Opponents
Raleigh April 13 The Morrison camp sees the senator’s edge slipping as Reynolds Grist Bowie attack him nationwide with a fifth candidate Simmons entering the scene. Veteran bonus payment debate and Morrison’s absence from the state heighten worries among backers about securing the nomination. Grist gains with steady campaigning promising a second place finish, while Reynolds presses for immediate veterans pay and challenges Morrison on past records.
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Arthur Simmons
Burlington
Morrison
Reynolds
Grist
McNinch
Duke Power Company
Bowie
Grain Stocks Tighten As Wheat Crop Shrinks Outlook
Farmers hold about 160 million bushels in stocks with an estimated winter wheat crop of 440 million. Only 150 million remains for shipment by July after feed and seed needs. Experts warn of a looming European grain shortfall, increasing reliance on the United States, Canada, and Argentina for imports until next crop.
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Europe
United States
Canada
Folger Likely to Oppose Hancock in Fifth District Run
J A Folger of Mount Airy Surry county appears set to challenge congressman Frank Hancock of Oxford in the Fifth district on an anti sales tax platform. Folger would need Surry Forsyth Stokes and Rockingham to win, with Caswell Person and Granville leaning to Hancock.
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John A. Folger
Mount Airy
Raleigh
Surry County
Frank Hancock
Oxford
Granville County
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Hancock
Surry
Forsyth
Stokes
Rockingham
Caswell
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General Assembly
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Forsyth County
House
Forsyth Stokes
Motley Cosmopolitan Cabmen in New York Street Scene
New York reports 58,568 taxi drivers with wide backgrounds including doctors lawyers merchants and one Indian chief. Andre Marcis notes taxi talk on philosophy and twenty-five women drivers earn during after theater hours in midtown.
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New York
Andre Marcis
We Schopenhauer and Nietze
German Attack Fails On Lys Front As U S Troops Hold
On April 13 1918 German forces struck along the Lys front but British and Australian troops repelled the assault with heavy losses. American units in the Toul sector fought all day against patrols and stopped enemy attempts to seize trenches. German planes raided Paris killing 26 and wounding 72 as over two million Americans were under arms in the U S and in France. Several German divisions were readied for front line duty.
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Lys
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Paris
United States
France
Night shirt trend sweeps London fashion scene
In London the humble night shirt makes a comeback as a stylish bold piece among city shoppers. The revived nightwear is bright colored and features a belt at the waist, blending retro appeal with modern flair.
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London
Two Appendixes Removed After Opera tion Misread
A man was taken to a hospital for an appendix operation but surgeons found two appendixes. Both were removed, and his friends were given a tale that the incident was more than it seemed.
Two-Wheeled Sheriff Rides to Work on Bicycle
Ida Fayette reports County Commissioner Stewart, a local lawman, chooses to patrol and travel by bicycle after finance for an automobile was denied. The story notes his nickname as a two gun deputy but cites his current bicycle commute in Oregon Trail era tone.
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Fayette
Ida
D. c
Stewart
Funeral Thief Hallmarked By Robberies During Funerals
In New Orleans an accused thief, Philip Shipman, 29, was found guilty of robbery for stealing jewelry from a widow’s home while she attended her husband’s funeral. Police say he used death notices to time break-ins, admitting to operating in 18 homes.
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New Orleans
Philip Shipman
Glorifying Your Self Arms and grooming for spring fashion
Advice on improving arms for evening gowns emphasizes diet to slim arms and waist, skin health, and proper care. It suggests a stiff body brush, tepid soap, warmed oil or massage with cold cream, and promoting arm prominence in makeup to enhance overall appearance in fashionable attire.
Skin Care Advice From A Vintage Beauty Routine
A vintage beauty guide describes applying cream to the skin with an upward kneading motion, wiping off excess with a tonic on cotton, then applying powder. It notes avoiding white powder for a natural look and recommends subtle tones like egg-shell or mauve to enhance graceful arms.
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Naturelle
Fire Fatality Linked to Forest Fire Fatigue
Marion report details David Walker aged 20 who, exhausted after two days of forest fire fighting, failed to notice an oncoming train and was struck while walking near the C. C. O. tracks at Glenwood. The incident underscores dangers faced by firefighters off duty.
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Marion
David Walker
Glenwood
Governor Pollard Returns Home From Vacation
Virginia governor John G. Pollard has come back to Richmond after a 10 day vacation in Southern Pines North Carolina. He stayed at a local hotel and plans to resume official duties next week.
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Pollard
Southern Pines
John G. Pollard
Virginia
Slayer Sentenced in Danbury for Second Degree Murder
Ernest Riggs, 21, was convicted of second degree murder for the February shooting death of John Wood in Danbury. He received a prison term of 20 to 26 years.
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Danbury
Ernest Riggs
John Wood
Albemarle Merchant Leader Resigns to Join Wilkes Patriot
Tom W. W. Johnson, executive secretary of the Albemarle Merchants association, resigns to take the editor role at the Wilkes Patriot in North Wilkesboro.
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Albemarle
Tom W.W. Johnson
The
Conference votes to meet next in Charlotte
The Virginia Carolina Typographical conference closed its meetings here and voted to hold the next gathering in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
Asheville
Virginia Carolina
Blue Mold Ravages Tobacco Beds in Lumberton Region
Blue mold, a scourge to tobacco farmers, has ruined many fine plant beds in the Lumberton section, causing concern among growers over crop losses and future yields.
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Lumberton
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