July heat ties with 1913 record in North Carolina
Raleigh August 28 July was the warmest July in 23 years except 1913 with mean and high temperatures matching 1930. Goldsboro posted the highest monthly mean, 82.6 degrees, Caroleen hit 106 on the 12th, and Banners Elk recorded 38. Rainfall was below normal statewide. Heavy hail damaged crops in Cumberland Johnston Sampson and Wayne counties causing about 150000 dollars in damage.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Lee A. Denson
United States Weather Bureau
Caroleen
Banners Elk
Goldsboro
Mount Mitchell
Southport
Moxley
Wilkes County
Cumberland
Johnston
Sampson
Wayne Counties
Coastal
Piedmont
Surry
Wilkes
Reforestation Gains 111,175 Acres in U S Seasonal Recovery
The United States restored tree growth last year with 111,175 acres reforested, per the I S Forest Service.
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United States
I. S. Forest Service
How I Removed My 40 Year Goitre Five Years Ago
A Greensboro woman Mrs. L. J. Carr writes to Matton Drug Co. describing her home treatment of a goitre with no impact on work or enjoyment. She notes effects on her heart nerves and breathing and emphasizes she has nothing to sell. Readers are invited to read the letter at the drug store.
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L. J. Carr
Sycamore St
Greensboro
N. C
Matton Drug Co
The Story of Sue by Margery Hale
Corrine Becker seeks money from Harry to send Sue and redeem her emerald as she meets life guard Joe Jones on a beach. A flirtatious beach friendship develops before Corrine hides from Harry and Julia Gerard to arrange lunch. Next, Corrinne makes a discovery.
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Corrine
Corrine Becker
Joe Jones
Olympus
Harry
Sue
Julia Gerard
Jack Thornton
Julia
Joe
Glider Prize Offers London English Channel Challenge
Gliding gains momentum in England with clubs promoting the sport. A national prize of $5,000 awaits the first pilot to cross the English Channel in a glide, valid through May 23, 1932.
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London
England
English Channel
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Schiffman’s
South Main St
Mellett
Jesse H. Mellett
Anderson
Ind
Don Mellett
Canton
Ohio
Margery Hale
NEA Service,inc
Corrinne
NEA Service, Inc
Goodyear
Lieve
Eernrnr
West High Street
Bae
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