Praise for Chapel Hill’s small man who built the town
The Chapel Hill News profiles W. S. S. Roberson, the longtime real estate and development figure whose quiet leadership spurred steady growth. The piece notes his 30 years of planning, his role in filling business district gaps with brick buildings, and his lifelong dedication to Chapel Hill’s welfare, with Roberson described as modest, tireless, and central to the town’s progress.
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Chapel Hil
Chapel Hill
Col. Wescott -Roberson
Franklin Street
Andrews Store
Alamance County
Hill
W. S.S. Roberson
Demonstration in Khartoum dispersed by British forces
London Aug 16 British troops dispersed laborers who demonstrated in Khartoum. The Evening News dispatch notes that workers armed with hammers and sticks initiated the action while the Weymouth cruiser remains at Port Sudan to uphold public security.
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London
Khartoum
Weymouth
Port Sudan
Never-stop railway built at British Empire Exhibition
A novel railway system described as a never stop line has been constructed at the British Empire Exhibition. Demonstrations show continuous operation with trains running in succession along a loop, highlighting advances in transportation technology showcased to visitors.
High Point Misses $2000 Playground Gift Opportunity
High Point failed to secure a $2000 playground gift from the Harmon Foundation after missing the August 1 deadline. Local authorities requested a brief extension to decide on building a playground, but the foundation could not grant extra time while starting final selections for 50 communities. The letter urged local interest to prompt action by next year.
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High Point
Harmon Foundation
New York City
Hayrman Foundation
Portune Time to Launch Aio Enm Spaignu
There is a definite move under way to find out the public pulse on this question. The statement signals an upcoming effort to gauge public opinion and measure reaction to a proposed issue or policy.
White Moth on Broadway Drama Sparks Troubled Wedding
A dancer in Paris is wed to a man who reveals he married her to disrupt his brother’s plans. The plot twists lead to an unusual, dramatic confrontation and a hopeful ending as the couple’s fate unfolds amid the cinema’s first National showcase.
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Conway ‘Tearle
Barbera Ga
Marr
Riddle Tag For Election Year Draws Attention
Burlington man Mr Ridle unveiled a novelty automobile tag designed for an election year. He began marketing it last Saturday, hoping to profit from public interest in campaigns and political themes.
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Riddle
Burlington
Ridle
Roadside Presidential Tags Reflect 1924 Campaign Colors
The archive describes four year receipts displaying a president candidate name beside a license tag. A blue tag bears Calvin Coolidge while a red tag shows J. W. Davis. The colors symbolize Coolidge's quiet demeanour and Davis's noted vigor.
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Calvin Coolidge
J. W. Davis
Coolidge
Davis
Hull Police Ignites Taboos Then Dangles From Pool
Hull England Aug 16. A police officer ignored a no smoking rule near a public swimming pool. Officer Callahan lit a cigar, hid it when approaching his lieutenant, but the cigarette caught fire on his clothes. He jumped into the pool and was rescued from drowning by his lieutenant.
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Hull
Eng
Callahan
Air Ministry builds plane with miniature lab
London reports the Aeronautical Research committee of the air ministry has fitted an airplane with a miniature laboratory. The pilot will perform maneuvers while an observer records readings from dials and gauges to test theories in actual flight.
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London
Aeronautical Research’committee
Air Ministry
White bread sales fall in England amid cancer warnings
London August 16 The sale of white bread across England dropped by about 50 percent in two years as doctors warned white bread may cause cancer. Demand shifts toward wholewheat bread as a result.
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White Bread
London
England
Dewey H. Greer Returns to Sartin's Dry Cleaning
Dewey H. Greer resumes duties as manager of Sartin Dry Cleaning Co after a vacation in Atlantic City. He toured leading plants, bringing back ideas to improve operations and elevate Sartin's to a high standard.
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Dewey. H. Greer
The
Sartin Dry Cleaning Co
Atlantic Cuty
New Jersey
Greer
Atlantic City
America
Dewey
Sartin's
Advt
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