Drought Worsens in Yadkin Basin North Carolina
North Carolina drought reports show the Yadkin river basin bearing the heaviest impact with serious crop damage in areas north and west of a Norfolk to Charlotte line. Official percentages will come August 12 as forecasts indicate corn and cotton losses across the central states and western belt.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hote
Raleigh
North Carolina
Norfolk
Charlotte
Frank Parker
Federal Era
Parker
Middle Western
Middle West
Cotton Belt
Yadkin River
Water Resources Division
Department of Conservation and Development
Drought Threat Signals From Rainfall Deficits Across North Carolina Basins
A state water resources report warns that August rainfall could push the Yadkin basin into the worst drought in 40 years. Deficits vary by basin from 8 to 38 percent, with streams near minimum discharge and soil moisture nearly exhausted, as of 1929–30 period data.
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Yadkin
Water Resources’ Division
Department of Conservation and Development
Hiwassee
Catawba
Duke Power Company
Linville
Cape Fear
Neuse River
Tar River
Roanoke River
Virginia
Piedmont
Murphy
Bryéon City
French Broad
Neuse
Roanoke
Charters Granted In North Carolina Firms Form New Corporations
The North Carolina secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation for multiple firms. Avon Lumber Company of Hendersonville seeks general lumber business with authorized $125,000 capital. Statesville Theater Corporation seeks motion picture theater with 500 shares no par value. Cleveland Veneer Company of Cleveland aims lumber and veneer with $50,000 authorized capital. The DeLuxe Cleaners of Winston-Salem Inc. plans cleaning pressing and dyeing with 1000 shares no par. Pioneer Realty Corporation of Statesville to operate lumber with 1,000 shares no par. Carolina Adjustment Company of Greensboro to run general real estate with 250 shares no par. Albemarle Plumbing and Heating Company of Albemarle to engage in plumbers business with $50,000 capital. Pitt Shoe Company of Greenville to wholesale and retail shoes with $50,090 capital.
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Raleigh
Avon Lumber Company. Incorporated
Hendersonville
O. W. Thomason
L. B. Prince
L. N. Ely
Statesville Theater Corporation of
Statesville
A. F. Sams, Jr
Winston-Salem
J. B. Sams
C. B. Spencer
Cleveland Veneer Company
Cleveland
W. F. Thompson
R. N. Moore
Prince Wison
T. L. McLean
DeLuxe Cleaners
Pioneer Realty Corporation
Br. EK. Reed
H. B. Kelly
Asheville
Carolina Adjustment Company
Greensboro
Richard J. Person
J. W. Norman
Newell W. Sapp
W. H. White
Luther Herring
Lillian White
Greenville
Coach Hanley names Hank Bruder greatest football star
Northwestern coach Dick Hanley after 20 years in the sport picks Hank Bruder as the greatest football player. He praises Bruder’s all around ability from punting to receiving and notes injuries slowed him the past two seasons but expects a strong return in 1929.
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Evanston
Dick Hanley
Northwestern University
Hank Bruder
Bruder
British American Meet At Soldier Field Aims For Record Crowd
Chicago August 7 A British American track and field meet set for August 27 at Soldier Field may surpass 50 000 spectators, already holding football and boxing attendance marks. The Los Angeles 1928 Pacific coast Olympic tryout track record stands as the event benchmark. Vice President Curtis will attend and the Prince of Wales has been invited.
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Chicago
Soldier Field
Lake Front Stadium
Los Angeles
Charles Curtis
Prince of Wales
Automobile growth in Ethopia at the dawn of 1920
At the start of 1920 Ethopia had 568 automobiles, up from about twelve five years earlier, with most early cars being gifts to the royal family.
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Ethopia
Child Killed as Horse Steps on Boy in North Carolina
In Greensboro Arnold Lackey six died when a horse stepped on him near the city. In Lexington lightning killed Richard Everhart fourteen and two mules he drove on his father's farm nearby.
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Reensboro
N. C
Arnold Lackey
A. W. Lackey
Here
Lexington
Richard. Everhart
John Everhart
Farmer Dies After Fall Into New Well
Columbus H. Cheek, a Surry county farmer, fell into a newly dug well and suffered a fractured skull, dying instantly. The incident occurred in LAM North Carolina. Authorities reported the accident as a fatal fall at the site.
Convict Killed as Marlboro Chain Gang Escape Fails
In Ettennttsville Maryland scene a break for liberty from the Marlboro county chain gang leaves one convict dead and three others fled while authorities pursue the escapees.
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Ennettsville
D. C
Marlboro County
Atlantic Coast Line Trains 90 91 Approved to Drop
The North Carolina state corporation commission grants ACL permission to discontinue trains 90 and 91 on the Goldsboro to Rocky Mount route leaving details of service changes to be announced by the railroad.
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Aleigh
N.C
State Corporation Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Goldsboro
Rocky Mount
Firestone
Rabid Lab Confirms Dog’s Status in Raleigh
A large black mongrel dog found to bite others was diagnosed with rabies by the state laboratories in Raleigh, confirming its dangerous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reensboro
N. C
Rabbies
Raleigh
Painter McWilliam Ends Life After Goodbye Kiss
In Illdboro North Carolina 42 year old destitute painter McWilliam kissed his wife and seven children then shot himself in the head saying goodbye. He was reported still living late last night in a developing AP dispatch from ILDSBORO.
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Man McWilliam
Ildsboro
N. C
Garbo’s Brother in London May Seek Film Role
Sven Garbo, Greta Garbo’s brother, is in London and may sign a film contract. He enjoys stage work and could play a handsome lover on screen, though he comments little on a movie career. He is noted for his looks and singing ability.
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NEA
London
Greta Garbo
Screenlead
Sven
Greta
Knight Succeeds Day in Spring Field Pulpit Exchange
The Rev. Brewster Knight of Riddleville exchanged pulpits with the Rev. Son Day of Springfield, marking a notable church leadership exchange recently in the region. Knight succeeds Day in the spring field posting through the joint swap.
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Knight
Augusta
Springfield
Brewster Knight
Riddleville
Son Day
Milk of Magnesia Aids Morning Sickness and Digestive Relief
Advert says Phillips Milk of Magnesia helps morning sickness by drinking a tea infusion with the product for quick relief from nausea and vomiting. It also touts anti acid action for heartburn and sour stomach, and as a mouthwash to protect teeth during expectancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnesia
Phillips
Deedtors
U. S
Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co
Chas. H. Phillips
Growth of State Banks Progress Report 1930
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh reports state banks total resources at 312.061 million as of June 30 1930 up from 302.892 million a year earlier an increase of 9.169 million. Industrial banks under state charters add 20.390 million resources. Loans held steady at 212.0 million with deposits surpassing 250.0 million and cash reserves around 48.7 million plus 17 percent reserve ratio.
Bandit Goliath Hunts Ends After Times Square Hold Up
Six foot four Braniff known as Tiny Tim is arrested after a restaurant ambush leaves him unconscious. A diminutive patron disables the giant bandit who confessed to several robberies including a Times Square drugstore hold up with a toy public safety item.
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Tim
Braniff
New York
Times Square
Government reserves report shows excess and marketable securities
The report notes 30 was 27,461,000 and available funds of 48,700,000 with a reserve of 21,239,000 above legal requirements. A secondary reserve of 17,000,000 in marketable government securities was carried.
The Noisy One Mother Baby Quote
A brief humorous aside from The Humorist describing a child named The Noisy One being sent from Heaven and a mother’s quiet comfort. The exchange captures lighthearted domestic wit and the idea of heaven as a quiet place.
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Humorist
Featherweights Clash Tonight In Chicago Title Route
Earl Mastro of Chicago and Fidel La Barba of Los Angeles meet for the third time in the Chicago Stadium in an up to 10 round bout. A decisive win could push the winner toward a title shot against the featherweight champion, with Bat Battalino noted elsewhere.
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Chicago
Earl Mastro
Fidel la Barba
Los Angeles
Bat Battalino
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promoted by Mann Drug Stores
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as the grandest stomach medicine. It promises quick relief from distress after a single dessert spoonful and claims benefits for indigestion, gastritis, and associated symptoms with a money back guarantee if it fails to stop distress.
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Mann Drug Stores
Dave
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Supervising Architect
United States
High Point
S. Lowman
Joan Crawford
Anita Page
Dorothy Sebastian
Robt
Montgomery
Raymond Hackett
4A Publix
Saenger Theatre
Ab Eno Mit
Broadhurst
Paramount K.K.O., First National
Fox Metro
United Artists
Warner and Pathe Pictures
Detroit
Arsenal
Westher Bureau
Detroit Bureau
Michigan State Police
Gerald Buckley
Joseph M. Sheridan
Extreme Left
Thomas C. Wilcox
Wilcox
Iso
Bradfield Co
Atlanta, Ga
Bernard's Tailoring Co
High Street
North Main St
Schiffman’s Jewelry Co
Carolina News Briefs
Garbo
Goliath
David
Oldfield
Firestone Batteries
Plate Sentinel
PTS
McDonald’s Service Stores
Sheraton Hote
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