Little interest in Chicago grain as markets drift
In Chicago Aug 29, grain trading showed little activity with wheat easing while corn rose. Wheat slid to a new season low near 50% cents per bushel on light selling. corn firmed on bullish weather, oats and provisions mixed. The report notes traders ignored government sowing plans and closes near days' lows for wheat, higher for corn, mixed for oats. A separate item mentions Lawton's fishing Labrador that retrieves landed fish for him.
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Dec
Ehringhaus urges economy over new taxes in governor bid
Elizabeth City candidate J C B Ehringhaus tells WBT listeners that government should save rather than seek new revenue. He urges businesslike tax policy, economy with efficiency, and avoidance of duplication. He says he would support any Democratic presidential nominee in 1932 but names no favorite.
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J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City
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Ehringhaus
Democratic Party
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Early Decline
Cotton opened steady and slightly lower under overnight selling, then firmed as covering reduced offerings. Weather signals and fair Chinese demand aided gains. December rose to 7.45 and March to 7.77 before closing around 7.40 to 7.78 with mixed futures. Spot middling held at 7.25 in a generally firmer session.
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Reunion To Hear Former Governor Of Pennsylvania
SALISBURY Aug 29 Former Governor John B Fisher of Pennsylvania will deliver the principal address next Thursday at the Lowerstone Reformed church near Rockwell N C at the annual reunion of Brown and Fisher families of Rowan county Other speakers will include Dr Walter L Lingle president of Davidson College and his brother Dr Thomas W Lingle of the Davidson department of history and as Gilbert T Rowe of the University School of Religion All are former Rowan county residents.
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John 8. Fisher
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Beauty Queen Eula Mae Ferguson Crowned at Simmons University
Students at Simmons University Abilene Texas name Eula Mae Ferguson the most beautiful of the summer session. Her home is Cotulla Texas.
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Eula Mae Ferguson
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New York Stocks Show Quiet End Of Week Trading
Stock market firmness reflected calm over international finance after a large English loan was announced and expectations of September activity gains. Motion picture shares traded higher while copper and steel issues posted modest gains amid a quiet session with many names listed and closing prices shown.
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Cotton Opens Quiet in New Orleans Market Gains Steady
New Orleans cotton opened quiet with early losses met by shorts covering for the weekend. October rose to 7.18 and December to 7.48, later advancing further before easing. By mid-session prices held near highs with net gains of six to seven points for the day. Concord reports Marvin Watts, third baseman, signing with Winston-Salem of the Piedmont League.
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French bankers seal 200 million loan to Britain
Paris reports private French bankers completed contracts for a loan of 200 million dollars to the British government. The funds were placed at the immediate disposal of Britain, marking a significant financial backing from French financiers.
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Rutherford College to Open 79th Session Tuesday
Rutherford College announces its 79th annual session begins next Tuesday with the full 1930 faculty returning. In Morganton, merchants plan a “pep” meeting on September 4 featuring speaker Roger Miller of Asheville.
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Disabled Vets Chapter Organized in Salisbury
A Salisbury chapter of Disabled American Veterans has been organized with 71 members joining the post. The new unit reflects active veterans groups forming in the area to support service members and community outreach.
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Bulwinkle to Speak at Lincolnton Sunday
Congressman A L Bulwinkle of Gastonia will address the Southern District Brotherhood in Lincolnton on Sunday. He is expected to discuss party unity and regional issues before the gathering.
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Snake in Machine Drawer Surprises Goldsboro Resident
Mrs. George Butts found a two and a half foot snake inside a sewing machine drawer at her Goldsboro home, prompting caution as she opened the container.
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George Butts
Bank Merger Planned for Marion
The First National and the Merchants and Farmers banks in Marion are to combine soon, forming a single institution.
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First National
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Dance Hall and Pools Closed in Salisbury by County
Rowan County commissioners closed a dance hall and two swimming pools in Salisbury after citizens branded them nuisances. Authorities cited disturbances and safety concerns as the basis for the action. Local officials warned operators to cease activities and remove facilities within the specified period.
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Landis
Rowan County
L. W. Hansell Elected Sunday School Secretary
L. W. Hansell of Thomasville was elected secretary of the Davidson County Sunday School Association at the county convention held at Fairview M E Church in Thomasville township. Speakers included Rev Shuford Peeler of Salisbury and Dr Marshall Craig of Dallas Texas who delivered addresses during revival services at the First Baptist church.
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L. W. Hansell
Thomasville
Davidson County Sunday School Association
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Thomasville Township
Shuford Peeler
Salisbury
North Carolina Sunday School Association
Marshall Craig
Dallas
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Craig
First Baptist Church
Author of Pledge To the Flag Dies
Francis M. Bellamy, 76, author of The Pledge to the Flag, died at his Tampa home after eight years' residence. Bellamy wrote the pledge in 1892 as part of Youth's Companion staff and later worked as an advertising manager for an electrical concern.
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Salt Bath and Perfume Tips for Autumn Glamour
Alicia Hart suggests autumn chic with oceanic benefits from a salt bath and careful perfume use. A third of a tub of cool water with 1.5 to 2 pounds of salt revitalizes skin and muscles. rub salt in under a cold shower to wake the senses. Rejuvenation comes from moderation, not heat, while perfumes should be skin applied behind the ears, at the neck, and lightly on the wrists for best effect.
Lumpkin Reassigned as Deputy Administrator in South Carolina
Norfolk Va Aug 29 Frank D Lumpkin long time deputy prohibition administrator for the eastern judicial district of Virginia with headquarters here has been ordered to Greenville Dc to become deputy administrator for the western district of South Carolina
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Frank D. Lumpkin
Eastern Judicial District of Virginia
Greenville
D. C
Western District of
South Carolina
Mighty airship Akron emerges for first outside air test
The U S Navy’s Akron, the world’s mightiest airship, noses out of its hangar at Akron Ohio for a partial exterior test. Ground crew of 250 work the mooring apparatus as the vessel prepares for official launch and first flight expected in September.
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