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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1930
Page
8
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On August 5, 1864 Admiral David G. Farragut led four ironclads and 15 wooden ships into Mobile Bay under heavy fortifications and torpedo barriers. After bombardment, forts surrendered and Union forces occupied the last Gulf port. Union losses were 335 sailors, while Confederate losses counted 10 dead 16 wounded and 2890 prisoners.
The Treasury Department seeks proposals for sale or donation of a corner lot in High Point North Carolina. The parcel should be about 43 000 square feet with 200 feet street frontage and suitable for a federal building. Bids must be opened August 25 1930 at 2 p.m. in Washington DC.
Dublin reports an upcoming 1932 Eucharistic Congress with a house-to-house canvass to gauge guest capacity. Parks will become tented dormitories and thousands of beds are being ordered to accommodate visitors.
London reports Dr A C Jordan of the Men’s Dress Reform Party unveiling an evening outfit for men. A sleeve less short waist jacket, stockings above the knee with bare skin between stocking tops and shorts, and a silk shirt in fawn and sky blue. Cambridge University has adopted the design.
In Millerport Ohio Isaac Chim of Rushville reports his 22 year old hen has not laid since 1909 yet remains the standout elder in the flock. The bird, last of a brood started by his wife in 1908, is celebrated for five years of faithful duties.
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