Germans Aim for World Trade Dominance After War
Berlin reports German export manufacturers plan to control a large share of global commerce as indemnity funds are liquidated. They seek extended credit with American firms, proposing European agency roles to manufacture in Germany and sell to American customers on a commission basis.
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Berlin
Aug
Germany
American Finance Trade Corporation
United States
Teutons
America
Zoos Rebuild After War Surge in Exotic Animals
New York reports zoos worldwide recovering from wartime losses as the United States refills cages and aids European institutions. Dr. Hornaday notes rising prices and competition, with Germany losing its lead and Japan rapidly expanding zoos amid a global rebound in private aviaries and bird exports.
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Hornaday
America
San Francisco
Pacific
Auto overturns on Jamestown highway near Arch Hill
A North Carolina Highway Commission car overturned on the Greensboro High Point route Sunday after six o clock when it hit a hole near Arch Hill just this side of Jamestown. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was left on its side against a bank and heavily damaged.
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North Carolina Highway Commission
Greensboro High Point
Arch Hill
Jamestown
Length of sulphur-bottom wheel exceeds typical size
Report notes that the average length of a full grown sulphur-bottom wheel runs just under 80 feet, indicating unusually large dimensions for this species.
Detroit Windsor Link Claims World Wide Telephone Cable
The largest telephone cable, laid across the Detroit river between Detroit and Windsor Ontario, enables 600 simultaneous conversations between the United States and Canada. It connects Detroit's 16 central offices directly with a Canadian company, supporting growth to a population of 2 million. The 408 wire pairs, 358 inch diameter, 3,000 feet long cable weighs about 50,870 pounds and lies 48 feet deep on the river bed. City and telephone officials from both sides organized the international project.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit River
Windsor
Ont
United States
Canada
Orpheem Attraction Proves to Be a Dandy Show
After a week off from musical comedy the Orpheum opened with Guy Jake Johnson and his Beauty Girls to large audiences. The Spellmans and the Maryland Trio received encores as the program impressed with clean wholesome entertainment. Tomorrow the company changes program and Bebe Daniels stars in The March Hare a Realart comedy full of lively mischief and wedding chaos.
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Guy
Jake’ Johnson
Jake
Spellmans
Orpheum
Keith
Maryland
Bebe Daniels
Realart
March Hare
Bebe
Miss Daniels
Elmer Harris
Exposition Center Nears Completion In Charlotte
A large brick and steel building for the Made-in-Carolinas exposition rises in Charlotte with an airdome for 2000 seating and 5000 square feet of exhibit space. The event runs September 12 to 29 and emphasizes home products from Carolina factories.
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Charlotte
Exposition Directorate
New Bern Man Dies from Auto Crash Injuries
Three UNC students were involved in a Saturday night auto accident near New Bern. Jesse Grainger died in hospital, James Parrott was killed at the scene, and Herbert Temple remained unconscious but believed to recover.
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New Bern
Aug
Jesse Grainger
James Parrott
Grainger
Herbert Temple
University of North Carolina
Timber Industry Leads Finnish Jobs Market
The timber industry ranks first in Finland for the number of employees, reflecting its dominant role in the national economy and employment landscape.
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Finland
Sample Shoe Sale At Atlantic Store
Sample sale offers 2000 pairs of men’s women’s and children's shoes at about half price. Atlantic Store, Inc. runs the promotion with wide selection and large quantity.
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Atlantic Store, Inc
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New York
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Noah
New York Zoological Garden
Europe
Africa
W. T. Kornaday
Antwerp
Paris
London
Calcutta
Singapore
South Africa
American Relief Administration
Russia
J. H. Wallis
Dubuque, Ia
Orpheem
Va EN Rel
Standar
BY Satterfield
Raymond
Mrs. Boggs
Gott
Etroleum
New Jersey
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