Fountain Denies Criticism Of 1931 Assembly Actions
Raleigh reported Lieutenant Governor R T Fountain rejects rumors he criticized the 1931 general assembly and its enacted laws. He says only measures not passed, like the short ballot, were criticized and he praised many assembly members for rejecting others. He discusses views on the Local Government Act and bond issuance controls.
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General Assembly
Raleigh
R. T. Fountain
Fountain
State Association of Clerks of Superior Courts
Hendersonville
Willis Smith
House of Representatives
Commissioner of Revenue
A. J. Maxwell
Maxwell
Local Government Commission
Coun
Fountain voices support for counties and local government
Fountain declines to criticize the act or other laws but condemns the Brookings Report’s county abolition idea. He opposes the short ballot, praising the legislature for rejecting it, and defends the county as the best local governmental unit for community governance and civic training.
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Fountain
General Assembly
Mr. Fontain
Glorifying Your Eyes Through Simple Exercises
Alicia Hart explains how women can enhance eye appeal by resting the eyes, palming them, and washing with eye solutions. She warns against neglecting proper eyewear and notes eye strain can threaten overall health, urging attentive self-care.
Nightly eye care to soothe strain and preserve youth
Gentle, inexpensive routines for tired eyes include soothing massages with eye oils, lid strokes from nose to outer corners, and practical use of eye pads or homemade herb pads. Warm and cold washes refresh the eyes, potentially reducing strain and preserving a youthful appearance.
Counties To Vote On Race Track Permits
In Florida on August 12 voters in 18 counties decide on permits for 15 horse tracks and 21 dog tracks. The permits were issued by the state racing commission after legalization of racing. five horse track applications and 13 dog track bids were denied. Local option approval is needed for opening a track, with operation allowed from December 1 to April 1 under the new laws.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
State Racing Commission
Len Harvey Early Career Focused English Boxing Champion
Len Harvey, an English middleweight champion, began boxing at 13 weighing 90 pounds and has fought in over 350 contests by a young age.
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Len Harvey
Story of Sue by Margery Hale
Sue recounts a chaotic dinner hosted by four men including Harry and Jim. A ruined waffle breakfast, burned bacon, and a tipped linen table setting spark wild, unguarded laughter as the guests revel in the mishap and lingering stories from earlier times. Final: Harry’s reaction remains unknown as the scene closes.
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Harry
Sue
Corrinné
Jim
Rendy
Certificates of incorporation filed in Raleigh
The Home Insurance and Finance company Inc with principal office in Forest City is authorized to maintain an insurance agency with 1000 shares of common stock. Subscribed stock is 10 shares by M P Bodie George F Bradley and B H Long of Forest City. Ashburn Funeral Home Inc of Mount Airy seeks to run a general undertaking establishment with $15000 authorized and $700 subscribed by T B Ashburn W P Welch and Welch Bowman of Mount Airy.
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Raleigh
Secretary of State, Home Insurance and Finance Company, Inc
Forest City
M. P. Bodie
George F. Bradley
B. H. Long
Ashburn Funeral Home, Inc
Mount Airy
T. 8
Ashburn
W. P. Welch
Welch Bowman
Fall lawn grasses thrive in cool weather
University of Illinois expert W. Decker advises seeding lawns this fall to maximize growth. The guidance cautions about timing and conditions for optimal root establishment and vigor.
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W. Decker
University of Illinois
Government Fixes Coal Prices and Appoints Garfield
The U S government sets anthracite coal at 5 85 to 6 06 a ton f o b Jersey City and bituminous coal at 2 a ton at Pennsylvania mines. President Wilson names Dr Harry A Garfield fuel administrator to regulate retail trade and curb exploitation, with powers to curb shipments, including a Canada ban to divert supply to the northwest.
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United States
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Harry A. Garfield
Williams College
Garfield
Canada
Northwest
Eye aging test claims to predict lifespan
Berlin based Dr. E F Bernstein of the University of Goettingen asserts eye aging reveals how long a man will live. He tests how the eye loses its ability to distinguish close objects and believes it can prophesy a man’s life expectancy at age 44.
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Berlin
E. F. Bernstein
University of Goettingen
Eyes that change slowly and rapidly across years
The passage notes two individuals with different visual changes over time. One person aged 44 shows rapid eyesight decline, while another shows a much slower progression over 14 more years. The contrast highlights variable patterns of vision loss.
Byrd Dogs Used for Power at Antartic Expedition Party
A 1920s girls college event featured Byrd expedition dogs harnessed as power at a winter party. The article notes the use of dogs from the Byrd Antarctic expedition to light the event.
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Smith College
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