Engineers Fail to Sweep State College Election
The Engineers' Council led by John Anthony attempted to stampede the April student election at State College to elect engineers to top campus posts. The effort failed as editors and officers were elected from non engineering slates with only limited engineering wins. Primary results nominated Tucker and Davis for student council president and vice president candidates were Albright and Burroughs.
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Raleigh
State College
Engineers’ Council
John Anthony
Shelby
O. Max Gardner
W. L. Roberts
Asheville
Technician
A. L. Aydlett
Elizabeth City
Wataugan
J. B. Britt
Garner
C. §. Tucker
Amherst
Jeff Davis
New Bern
Fred Davis
Seven Springs
Joe Shuford
Hickory
W. P. Albright
H. H. Burroughs
Engineering
More Gardens Are Needed in South
Dr. Andrew M. Soule, president of the Georgia State College of Agriculture, urges a million more gardens in the South in 1927. He cites suitable soils and climate, noting a 50 by 100 foot plot can supply a family with vegetables and revenue. He describes his own garden and outlines soil, seed, and fertilizer practices, including broadcast fertilization and nitrate of soda top-dressing.
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South
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Soule
WSB
Atlanta
Not Needed Company Promoter Seeks 5000 Stock Certificates
A promoter pursues printing 5000 stock certificates for a passing show. The printer questions the legitimacy of the proposition, while the promoter insists it is legitimate.
Final Drawings for Viaduct in Asheville Sent
Final drawings and specifications for the McDowell street viaduct connecting Biltmore and Asheville were sent to Southern Railway engineers in Washington and Charlotte for approval. Construction is expected to start soon after approval, with plans drafted by May 1. The viaduct will route traffic above the Southern Railway yards and Swannanoa River, linking McDowell street.
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Raleigh
McDowell Street
Biltmore
City of
Asheville
Engineering Division
State Highway Commission
Southern Railway
Washington
Charlotte
Highway Commission
Swannanoa River
McDowell viaduct plan replaces underpass idea in Biltmore
The Asheville area discussed an underpass where Biltmore Avenue meets the Southern tracks in Biltmore but abandoned that option in favor of the McDowell viaduct plan. The proposal involved the river side near All Souls Circle and the All Souls Circle entrance area.
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Asheville
All Souls’ Circle
Biltmore
Biltmore Avenue
McDowell
Problems in New County Government Discussed in Greensboro
Dr EB Brooks chairman of the state county government advisory commission will address the fifth district group of the North Carolina Bankers Association in Greensboro this evening to discuss various problems arising from the new county government reform acts. J Brooks left Raleigh for Greensboro this afternoon.
Poor Man Lady Exchange in Folk Dialogue
A brief comic exchange features a skeptical woman and a loafer claiming independence from a wife while asserting he earns his living. The dialogue plays on social expectations and economic strain in a humorous, folkloric voice.
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Loafer
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