Duke Survey Reveals 58 New Piedmont Industries
A Duke University study tracks 58 new industrial establishments in the Piedmont region during the first half of 1929, with diversifying growth beyond cotton mills. Hosiery, especially full fashioned silk and other textile specialties, leads the expansion, while northern cities like Burlington show a strong concentration of new plants.
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Duke
Piedmont
Board of Industrial Growth
Burlington
Charlotte
Greenville
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Spartanburg
Mt. Airy
Salisbury
Chester
Hendersonville
High Point
North Wilkesboro
Hickory
Conover
Textile growth in the South in first half of 1929
D H Hill Jr summarizes the Southern Textile Bulletin noting 52 new southern textile companies formed in the first half of 1929. Hosiery and knit goods lead, with two thirds of new plants being hosiery mills. North Carolina led with 39 new plants, followed by Georgia with five and South Carolina Virginia and Tennessee each with four.
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Southern Textile Bulletin
D. H. Hill, Jr
South
Hill
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Konjola touted as cure for stomach and nerve ailments
An advertisement promotes Konjola as a versatile remedy for stomach, kidney, liver and bowel disorders along with rheumatism and neuritis. Testimonials claim five bottles ended years of suffering for Mrs. S Angie Spradley, detailing improved appetite, digestion, weight, nerves, and elimination. The Konjola Man advertises demonstrations at Main Drug Store, 105 South Main Street, High Point.
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Konjola
Mann Drug Store
South Main Street
High Point
Angie Spradley
Tank Street
European flying boat for American Air Line
The first of two large Dornier 8 flying boats is displayed in Cleveland Ohio for American Air Lines. The promising craft represents an era of expanding transatlantic air travel and showcases the growing aviation fleet.
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American Air Line
Cleveland
Ohio
Dornier flying boat arrives for Detroit Cleveland service
Four engined Dornier flying boats arrive in the United States the first to reach this country. The 20 passenger craft goes to Philadelphia navy yard for assembly and test flights while the second plane will depart from Germany shortly. The Stout line plans to extend its passenger service across Lake Erie to Buffalo.
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Wahl
Cleveland
United States
Dornier
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Dormbier
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Stout
Lake Erie
Detroit
Buffalo
Weather bureau supervision leaves Weese family after 75 years
In Cooperstown New York supervision of the United States weather bureau has shifted from the Weese family after 75 years Elizabeth C Keese who followed her father has resigned ending the family tenure and record in the local office.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
United States Weather Bureau
Weese
Elizabeth C. Keese
Spencer man keeps wildcats from Borneo as hobby
W H Shannon of Spencer North Carolina pursues a curious hobby collecting wildcats from Borneo. He keeps several specimens and notes their origins in a personal menagerie.
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W.H. Shannon
Spencer, N. C
Borneo
Autumn gowns and chiffons dominate the fashion note
The piece surveys up to date eveningwear trends for autumn including printed chiffons and georgettes in monotone shades. It highlights corn yellow and brown ensembles with matching wraps, ivory beige black lace gowns, sun-back and train silhouettes, and notes Billie Dove in a lace and chiffon look from Her Private Life. Paris urges slim chiffon lace frocks as the season shifts.
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Miss Autumn
Mother Summer
Chiffor
Billie Dove
First National
Paris
Forest seedlings to be distributed for reforestation
Raleigh reports 400000 to 590000 forest seedlings will be available this season for reforestation. Assistant forester F H Claridge says fall planting nears and output may nearly double from last year. Seedlings also to continue for school demonstration plantings with 100 to 500 trees per school.
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Raleigh
F. H. Claridge
Department of Conservation and Development
Prince of Lippe Fined For Free Talk
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Lippe was fined 75 dollars or one month in jail for remarking that becoming a cabinet minister requires prior imprisonment. The court ruled the statement violated the safeguarding the republic act though the prince denied offending current German ministers. The judge lowered the fine due to the prince's reduced means.
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Glogau
Friedrich Wilhelm of
Lippe
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