Proposal to Consolidate Furniture Shows Across Markets
Industry leaders push to shift to a single annual spring furniture show. Southern manufacturers back the plan to emphasize showmanship over sales, arguing it boosts advertising value and reduces costs while preserving service from the exposition system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Grand Rapids
Chicago
New York
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Case Goods
White Sulphur Springs
West Va
High Point Readies City Beautiful Flower Show
Announcement previews the High Point city beautiful flower show set for September 12 and 13. Rev. Tom A. Sykes credits the movement for garden improvements, noting autumn blooms and the spread of beautification beyond lawns as homeowners invest in harmonious, improved settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
City Beautiful
Tom A. Sykes
Flower Show Committee
High Point Gardens
Atlantic Voyage Reflections On Life At Sea
A passenger journal aboard a liner describes a miniature world of travelers from ministers to partygoers. The sea is both restless and unifying, offering lectures, sermons, and humor while highlighting humanity’s links and diversions across nations.
City Budget Reassures on Salary Hikes for Officials
A Jamestown reader explains that city salaries reflect job responsibilities rather than individuals. The budget, tied to May 31 fiscal year end, aims to secure competent staff while charters and civil service reforms are discussed. Parallel notes praise the fire department and recount retirement reflections linked to Col. Frank S. Lambeth and local civic friendships.
Proposed shift in furniture expositions aims to aid showmen
The article argues that changing the character of regional furniture expositions will benefit local showmen by aligning with industry development and current show trends. It emphasizes sector adaptation to enhance participation and prospects for exhibitors.
Helen Wills Receives 20000 Bequest From Phelan
Phelan of California former senator leaves Helen Wills now Mrs Moody twenty thousand dollars for winning distinction for her home state. Debate emerges on how accepting the gift could affect her amateur status. He may have given it for personal reasons and no point would be raised. She should accept and challenge the authorities to act absurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
California
Helen Wills
Concerning This and That and the Schizoid Type
A discussion of schizoid traits as split personality signs and suspicious behavior. Examples include jealousy, moroseness, and a belief others conspire against the person. Narratives cover couple dynamics at social events and a student fearing a bad grade, illustrating mistrust and misinterpretation of others’ motives.
Suspicion and mental health faults in everyday life
The text discusses habitual suspicion in spouses, teachers, and business firms, noting suspicion can be magnified by suspicious individuals. It compares chronic distrust to illness, likening it to angina or diabetes, and warns that a persistent suspicion complex is curable but often unrecognized.
Noted Terms Describe Snoopers as Abnormal Personalities
Minnie Atkins Edwards argues that spies and snoopers are not merely irritating or disagreeable. She claims their behavior reflects serious psychological issues requiring intelligent treatment as the world learns more about their conduct.
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Minnie Atkins-Edwards
Presentation of Tablet and Colonnade Dedication Featured in High Point
Mrs. R M Andrews notes a National W C T U event in High Point highlighting the tablet and colonnade dedication to memory of Allen Jay Jos Moore and Francis King. Dr Lindley and Miss Annie Robbins receive praise for remarks and music while Mr William A Blair’s speech shines. a generous dinner follows, fostering brotherhood, Christian fellowship and enduring appreciation for Quakerism.
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Allen Jay
Jos. Moore
Franc. T. King
Wm. A. Blair
Dr. Lindley
Annie Robbins
Norman Fidler
High Point
Colonado
William A. Blair
Blairs
Brotherhood
Christian Fellowship
Geo. H. Crowell
Wet and dry factions clash in early primary coverage
In rapid-fire commentary the piece questions the strength of wets versus dries after several state referenda attempts fail. It notes Texas renominates Sen Sheppard a dry with strong support, Putnam a wet candidate for governor performs poorly, and Pennsylvania’s Pinchot vs Davis sparks debate over how to classify the results. The Chicago Tribune flips its stance after full returns show Pinchot victorious.
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Literary Digest
California
Colorado
North Dakota
Sheppard
Texas
Putnam
New York
Congress
Pinchot
Davis
Pennsylvania
Association Against the Prohibition
Dr Crowell Delights In Quakerism
The Enterprise reports an annual Springfield Memorial Association meeting praised by Miss Clara Cox. A large Quaker gathering enjoyed worship at 10:45 with hymn 142 and a sermon by Dr Harlow Lindley of Richmond Indiana, followed by a 12 o'clock picnic and 1:45 memorial session with solos by Norman Fidler.
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the Enterprise
Clara Cox
Springfield Memorial Association
Clara I Cox
Harlow Lindley
Richmond
Ind
Annie Robbins
Norman Fidler
Poultry House of Cloth Boosts Farmer Profits
Charlotte man W F Spangler builds a 1000 hen laying house for under 30 dollars using discarded feed bags and pine poles. Three coats of tar and lime make it weather proof and water tight, raising average profit about two dollars per bird. He claims the method works nationwide.
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Charlotte
N. C
W. F. Spangler
Spangler
United States
Fireproof airmail pouches tested at Chicago airport
Fireproof mail pouches made of specially treated asbestos have been perfected and tested at the municipal airport in Chicago. Designed by fire protection experts with National Air Transport, several pouches will enter service on the line immediately.
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Chicago
National Air Transport
Noted suitor asks if he should kiss her after weeks of courting
William asks Martin if he should kiss Gladys after three weeks of walks, gifts, and weekly movies. Barton replies he may have done enough already and implies caution.
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Martin
Gladys
Barton
William
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High Point Enterprise
P. Rawley
A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
Co. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
Associated Press
Minnekahda
Washington Irving
Home Department Quarterly
Washington
United States Senate
Labrador
Europe
Atlantic
John J. McMahon
North Atlantic
Galilee
Jerusalem
Gethsemane
Golgotha
Heaven
Oil
Bneath
Elisha
Jehovah
Jamestown
New York Sun
Anderson M. Scruggs
Col. Frank S. Lambeth
Col. Frank
Charles
James
Bill
Methodist Church
Col
Frank S. Lambeth
Thomasville
Bill Lambeth
Croesus
Rockefeller
Ford
Helen
Leovisvilk
Per
Journal
Lonsville Corner-Journal
Mary Smith
Jane Brown
Tom Gordon
Nellie Gordon
Nick
Enterprise
National
R. M. Andrews
High Point At
DR. Crowell
Poultry House of Cloth
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