State Revenue Returns In July Higher Than In 1934
Raleigh Aug 2 Collections state revenue from all sources in July totaled 4 140 12 or 10.18 percent above July 1934 Maxwell state revenue commissioner reports general fund income 2 330 956 up from 2 195 908 with highway and prisons excluded franchise taxes led July receipts 1 068 069 and sales tax 709 070 while 1934 figures were 1 368 828 and 556 580 respectively. The July 1934 sales tax lacked food articles and meals tax began June 1, boosting meals receipts in June June 1 meals tax and beer tax totals noted.
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Purean
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Gmmissioner
A. J. Maxwell
State Department of Revenue
General Fund
Emu Lays Eggs Only at Night in Winter
The report notes that emus lay eggs exclusively at night and during the winter months, highlighting a seasonal and diurnal pattern in their reproduction.
Believe Headache And Quiet Nerves In Three Minutes
An obscure old advertisement touts a remedy promising rapid relief for headache and nervousness without opiates. It mentions non forming ingredients and claims sale in packages under a brand name RB with various drug listings and foreign wording.
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Amd
Ady
Executors Notice for Hedgecock Estate in Guilford County
Executors warn all persons having claims against the estate of Mimtly Hedgecock deceased late of Guilford County North Carolina to present them to the executor. The notice specifies filing by the legal representative to settle debts and provide for heirs.
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Guilford County
North Carolina
Harime
Textile Industry Posts Loss in 1934 Across All Divisions
Washington reports the trade commission found every division of the cotton textile industry operated at a loss in the last half of 1934. The study, prompted by national conditions and labor disputes, notes declines across spinning weaving and finishing, with costs rising and profits erased under wage and tax pressures.
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Washington
The
Trade Commission
Cottom
Hull
Wallace
Perkins
Roper
White House
Micandle
Tme
Funds Set Aside For Collections
President Roosevelt authorized 5 112125 of work relief funds to the treasury for a three fold drive to tighten tax collection. Major allotments included 2 448290 for delinquent taxes in 20 large cities and 1 806948 for the census index to aid old age pensions. North Carolina received 6558 for income tax checks and 213 for retail trade. A Chicago animal hospital plan cost 35000 with a maternity ward and fireproof design. A breach of promise suit in Sweden affected by a child will be remembered as the electric chair plan proceeds.
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Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Whitecollar
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Censsus Bureau
North Carood
South Carolina
North Carolina
Electricity to be used in gas cell erected at prison
North Carolina will switch to a gas chamber for executions but will still use electricity to operate the apparatus. Plans show an all electric release system surrounding the existing electric chair within a solid steel chamber and an eight foot observation window for witnesses.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Pirates Cling To Piedmont League Lead
In Charlotte on August 2, the Wilmington Pirates held a slender edge in the Piedmont league as Richmond trailed closely. Wilmington won 4 to 2 over Portsmouth, boosting their record to 19 wins and 8 losses while the Colts beat Charlotte 10 to 5 for 20 victories and 9 defeats. Norfolk’s Tars lost to the New York Yankees as Asheville had an open date.
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Charlotte
Wilmington
Richmond
Pirates
Portsamouth
Colts
Norfolk
New York Yankees
Asheville
Tars
Tourists
Buccaneers
al Williams
Marker
Parker
Scarsella
Moser
Lefty Alexander
Virginians
Wagner and Bagby Lead Salts to Easy Win
Wagner and Bagby starred for the Salts as they dominated the game. Con Roy and Mizerak sparked the Richmond attack with three hits each, while Foreman limited opponents to three runs and eight hits.
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Wagner
Bagby
Conroy
Mizerak
Mond
Foreman
Kellogg All-Bran Promises Relief for Constipation
A time letter from Mrs. Sallie Snyder of Hollywood California credits Kellogg's All-Bran with resolving chronic constipation by adding bulk to meals. The ad recommends two tablespoons daily and notes All-Bran provides bulk vitamins and fiber to aid digestion versus patent medicines.
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Kellogg's
Allbran
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DIE Awnings E Tent CO
North Main Street
High Point
N. C
Civic Guards
Northern Ireland
Belfast
Fermoy
Eladud
Auto
North Ireland
Gre
Beychme F
Ake
WBT
Fei
Chicago
Sweden
Eatwell
Pender’s
Toye
Penders
Libby
Bartlett
Old Virginia
Camay
Chipso
MASON
Ouarts
Harataria
Oli Hate Hemme
R & H Ale
Fryers
Angle
Piedmont
Niagara
N. B.C. Uneeds
Seal National Biscuit Company
Uneeda Bakers
Kelloga
Battle Creek
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