Nude River Gods Fountain Sparks St. Louis Debate
In St Louis, a $60 000 fountain by Carl Milles featuring nude river gods and goddesses has sparked controversy. The city approved $47 500 with Mrs Louis P Alos funding the remainder, drawing protests from Francis D Healy and public outcry in a city torn between artistic vision and Western tradition.
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ST. Louis
Carl Milles
Union Station
Milles
Municipal Art Commission
Louis P. Alos
Teda Surprise Milles
Mississippi
Missouri
Francis D. Healy
Art Commission
Healy
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to treat chills and fever with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It promotes quick relief from malaria symptoms using tasteless quinidine and iron and claims the tonic builds strength. Available in 50c and 1 size at all stores, with the larger bottle offering better value.
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Grove
No Partiality Shown in State Salary Increases
Raleigh August 12. Enterprise Bureau reports no partiality in the ten percent raise for state employees. Budget director R G Deyton says increases were discretionary by department heads with approval, and the lowest paid from 62.50 to 75.00 monthly show a 20 percent rise. He denied gender discrimination and noted adherence to classification rules as prosperity returns.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
R. G. Deyton
Mr. Deyton
Revenue Department
Supreme Court Justices Move In As Court Opens
Names Justice Winborne and Justice Barnhill appear on their office doors as furniture is moved in. Both may occupy by week’s end ahead of the August 31 fall term. Citizens question a Davidson college marker misquoting Woodrow Wilson dates 1872 73 instead of 73 74. Governor Hoey's Manila trip delays two state board meetings.
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Winborne
Barnhill
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Woodrow Wilson
Davidson
Walter L. Lingle
Thomas W. Lingle
Historical Commission
C. C. Crittenden
Hoey
Manteo
President Roosevelt
Highway Commission
Raleigh
REA
Asheville
Law Makers Targeted in Complaint
A complaint is directed at the lawmakers responsible for the policy or decision in question. The action accuses officials of missteps or wrongdoing and seeks remedy or accountability.
North Carolina Commission Debates Edenton Deed's Historical Value
The North Carolina Historical Commission and local citizens dispute whether North Carolina's first deed recorded in Edenton warrants a historical marker. Secretary Crittenden doubts the marker will be approved now or in the future.
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North Carolina
Ballot Battle Over Liquor Stores Reaches Stokes County
Voter turnout in Stokes County hints at whether liquor sales will be allowed on August 7. Alamance voters, casting ballots the same day, show strong support for dryness with early reports suggesting wins for the dry side.
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Raleig
Stokes County
Leoters
Alamance
Stevens for governor boom launches amid motorcade chatter
Reports say a Stevens for governor surge was allegedly sparked by a road event and a parade style motorcade. The claim centers on a bold push in the campaign atmosphere with attention on early promotes and local party figures involved in the display.
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Stevens
Boom
Cott
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