Everett Attack Seen More Directed at Legislature
The Enterprise Bureau reports Raleigh views B B Everett president of the state farmers convention as directing criticisms at the legislature more than the banking department. He targets the 20 percent lending limit as too high, noting prior recommendations for a 10 percent cap. The piece recalls past changes elevating limits to 25 percent in 1921 and 29 percent in 1925 and cites stricter charter approvals by the banking department.
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Banking Department
Banking Department Before They Were Issued By the Secretary of the State
Bank Failures Across States Since 1920
Since 1920 North Carolina shows 119 bank failures while Georgia 305, Florida 128, and South Carolina 191 lead the Southeast. Agricultural states record higher counts with Minnesota 3878 and Iowa 467. New England and industrial states report far fewer, with New York 12 and New Jersey none.
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North Carolina
Southeastern
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Montana
Oklahoma
Texas
New England
New York
Ohio
New Jersey
London Street Car Motor Men Honor Safe Driving
C. J. Grantham has steered a street car for 12 years and 250000 miles without an accident. T. W. Manley follows with 10 years and 200000 miles without an accident. Both men are praised for their safety records.
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London
C. J. Grantham
T. W. Manley
Nervous Workers as Brookings Survey Probes Raleigh State Dept
In Raleigh Aug 1 press dispatch notes stenographers phone operators and janitors in state departments fear job losses from a Brookings Institute examination for Governor Gardner. After about 30 dismissals from health revenue and other departments, most displaced workers have found new jobs, easing unemployment concerns yet workers worry about future cuts.
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Health Department
Revenue Department
Raleigh
Gardner
Salisbury Based Firm Forms General Electrical Co
A new general electrical sales and service business is authorized with capital stock of 25 000, subscribed stock 300. Incorporators are W L Walton Gertrude H Walton and PD A Ridenhour Salisbury.
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Salisbury
W. L. Walton
Gertrude H. Walton
PD. A. Ridenhour
Women’s prisons receive mirrors in every cell
All cells in British female prisons now include a mirror. The upgrade aims to aid personal grooming and privacy during confinement. Prison officials say the provision supports inmate dignity while maintaining security.
Cowboy heir joins English earldom from Alberta
The earldom of England expands with Joseph Trevalyan Perceval a ranch owner from Alberta Canada as heir to the Earl of Egmont. London baker and Lancashire optician were other claimants for the title.
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London
Earldom of
England
Plains of
Alberta
Canada
Joseph Trevalyan Perceval
Earl of Egmont
Luxury 30 Foot Motor Boat For Siam King
MT. CLEMENS Michigan reports a 30 foot motor boat being built for the king of Siam. It features gold trimmed radio and premium upholstery. Finished craft expected to cost over $38,000 and can reach speeds of 70 miles per hour.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
King of of Siam
One Tuberculosis Positive Found in North Carolina Cattle
North Carolina inspected 2696 cattle in June with a single positive tuberculosis reaction. The state now has all 1090 counties rated as modified accredited, signaling minimal bovine tuberculosis presence. W C Dendinger is the inspector in charge.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Bureau of Animal Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
W. C. Dendinger
Texas Tax on Airplanes Blocked by Ruling
A Texas ruling states state tax on airplanes cannot be levied in Texas. The decision was requested by tax collector Rube Hanks and issued by chief license inspector L G Phares.
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Tay
Austin
Tex
Texas
Rube Hanks
L. G. Phares
Taxation to dominate NC county commissioners meet
Wrightsville Beach hosts the North Carolina association of county commissioners August 12 to 14 with a focus on taxation. Josephus Daniels will open with an Equitable Taxation address as delegates prepare for discussion. Other speakers include Charles M. Johnson LeRoy Martin Fred Morrison A T Allen and Charles England among others.
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Wrightsville Beach
Association of County Commissioners of North Carolina
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh
John L. Skinner
Littleton
Association
Commissioners’ Convention
Mr. Daniels
Charles M. Johnson
County Government Advisory Commission
LeRoy Martin
State Board of Equalization
Fred W. Morrison
State Tax Commission
A. T. Allen
Charters Granted Include Realty Insurance Agency and Electric Company
In Raleigh on August 1 the secretary of state recorded incorporation certificates for Realty Insurance Agency of Hickory with 100 shares authorized and three shares subscribed. Incorporators are H A McNeely Oscar Pitts and H L Goldberg of Hickory. Also listed is W L Walton Electric Company for which details follow.
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Raleigh
Secretary of State
Realty Insurance Agency, Incorporated
Hickory
H. A. McNeely
Oscar Pitts
Htl L. Goldberg
W. L. Walton Electric Company
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Everett
Farm Convention
Cir Faris
George R. Huchinson
Richmond
North Atlantic
Los Angeles
Hutchinson
Lindbergh
Yalan
Science
Swift
Swift & Company
Egypt
Nahas Pasha
Mansura
Manusra
Cowboy Earl
Wrightsville
Murs
Tucker
Matton Drug
M. Tucker
Mer
North Main St
Spey
del Monte OR
Libby
Tan Ene
Gal
Jug
A&p
Crisco
del Monte
Post
Kellogg’s
Sunnyfield Gingerale
Rajed
India
Ceylon
Arate
Kingan
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