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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
3
North Carolina voters face economic strain as tobacco price declines fuel rural discontent. The piece links tobacco subsidies and sales tax debates to the Democratic gubernatorial nomination fight, noting growers blame overproduction for price drops and warn of political repercussions in the eastern tobacco regions.
Mary Elizabeth Macellus, a student at the New Jersey State College for Women, is chosen to serve in Queen Titania’s court for Asbury Park’s 40th annual baby parade on September 2. The event will feature more than 1000 children as she represents local youth in a ceremony tied to community celebration.
Farmers grow more optimistic as prices exceed expectations and the tobacco industry weighs a higher payout this year. Political observers say higher tobacco prices may shield against a luxury sales tax, driving producers toward a more progressive course.
The club women who started spring clean-up campaigns laid the groundwork for modern health and sanitation movements. Their work influenced chambers of commerce and health associations, promoting year round city cleanliness and a view of citizenship tied to health and moral well being, as expressed by Minnie Atkins-Edwarde.
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