State Bonded for Waterways Upgrades in 1927 Plan
North Carolina would share in 1 386 100 dollars for waterway and harbor improvements under a waterways bill submitted to Congress. Major General Lytle Brown, chief of army engineers, proposed 60 million dollars total for 1927, up five million from last year. Major projects include 600 000 for the intracoastal canal from the Cape Fear River to Winyah Bay South Carolina and 260 000 for Beaufort to the Cape Fear River. Maintenance funds include 9 000 for Pamlico and Tar Rivers and 180 000 for Cape Fear River below Wilmington.
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Race dogs to start point as clock ticks
Four dogs will meet at the start in one hour. Tippy makes five laps, Buz four, Scoop three, and Flop two. A note on tin mining losses in British Malaya and England considering motorcycle telegram delivery service.
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British Malaya
Flashes Of Life And Sudden Death In Early Dispatches
Washington Representative Garner moves to a hotel near the treasury building to watch Andy. In Chicago Armageddon changes hands for 3500 dollars. The University of Chicago buys Mount Carmel site from Mrs. Oliphant for archaeological study. Frau Einstein jokes about attire as a fiting is sought. New York police: a polar bear swimmer, Frank G Evans, 17, drowns in the Hudson after a year round swim. body found in a bathing suit.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Mount Carmel
Lawrence Oliphant
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Allenby
New York
Frank G. Evans
Hudson
Colonel Sat in to be produced in New York
Booth Tarkington play Colonel Sat in is set around romantic episodes in the life of a famed American in France in 1811 and will be staged in New York.
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York
Satin
Booth Tarkington
France
Havana sugar cane champagne by Basque chemist
Leon Elso Blasco describes a sugar cane champagne he concocted as lively as beet from grapes with a matching bouquet. The note highlights the inventor, his origin, and the product’s distinctive aroma.
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Havana
Leon Elso Blasco
Einstein Leaves Berlin for United States in Raincoat
Albert Einstein departs Berlin with a raincoat secured under difficult circumstances as he travels to the United States. The move signals a significant shift amid mounting tensions in Europe and seeks scholarly opportunities abroad.
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Berlin
Albert Einstein
United
Kate Meyrick quits as night club queen to start business in France
Mrs. Kate Meyrick, mother-in-law of two peers, relinquishes her role as a prominent night club figure after release from prison for selling intoxicants without a license. She plans to operate a new venture in France.
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London
Kate Meyrick
France
Clifton Webb Collects Extensive Wardrobe in New York
Clifton Webb, renowned dancer, possesses 195 suits 40 pairs of shoes and four silk top hats in a notable New York wardrobe collection reflecting his stage career and style.
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New York
Clifton Webb
Van Dyke Calls Nobel Award to Lewis Back Handed Compliment
The Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, in a Philadelphia speech, said the Nobel prize to Sinclair Lewis was a back handed compliment and he did not call it an insult to America as some quotes suggested.
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Princeton
Henry van Dyke
Philadelphia
Sinclair Lewis
America
Canada develops automatic reserve para chute system
Canada has perfected a para chute that opens automatically even if the jumper forgets his part, a feature intended to improve safety for skydivers and reduce failure risk during free fall. The design aims to enhance reliability and protect lives for enthusiasts and military training alike.
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Canada
Take-out take two no trumps in bridge play
Article argues partners should use a two no trump take-out after partner opens one no trump. If the taker sees better game in hearts or another suit, bid it. otherwise bid two no trumps to press for game. Three example hands illustrate safer outcomes when responder supports live majors and rebids appropriately.
Glorifying Your Hands Beauty Tips From Historic Text
Instructional piece on hand care from a vintage guide emphasizes cleanliness using tepid water and soft brushes, cream massage on fingers and wrists, weekly finger exercises, and careful use of gloves to preserve skin and circulation. It encourages nightly massage and suggests later sections on treating overworked bands.
There stood Harry in shameful silence
Corrinne recalls the scene when her husband Harry ignored her, leaving quietly while she faced peers. She recounts his cold reaction, the social pressure of schoolmates, and her decision to pursue Max Gordon, the high school teacher, despite Harry's aloofness. A future message awaits Corrinne.
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Corrinne
Sarah
Adam
Eve
Powell Manufacturing Company incorporation listed
Raleigh December 1 announces one certificate of incorporation filed by Powell Manufacturing Company of Greensboro to sell and exchange meat and bone slicing machines and supplies at retail or wholesale Authorized stock 1000 shares no par value subscribed six shares by H C Powell W E Cromwell and Charles E Stroud Greensboro exact location noted.
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Raleigh
Powell Manufacturing Company of
Greensboro
H. C. Powell
W. E. Cromwell
Charles E. Stroud
Mexico's Highway Construction Program Moves Through Rainy Season
Mexico continues its extensive highway construction program through the rainy season this year, maintaining schedules on major routes while weather slows some earthworks and ahead of planned completions.
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Mexico
Fog Eye Aids Pilots With Infrared Beam Receiver
Huntington N Y Paul H MacNair has perfected an instrument that can see through fog for pilots. It uses a fixed infrared projector on land and a plane unit that detects the rays and converts them into electrical impulses for recording, similar to a radio compass.
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Huntington
N. Y
Paul H. MacNair
Cocktail variety explodes with hundreds of mixes
The article notes that despite the cocktail being a relatively modern creation, roughly thirty years old, there are reportedly over 1400 distinct mixtures documented.
Bracelets in London Trend With Multicolored Gold Segments
London shoppers favor bracelets made of about 50 links in red, yellow and white gold this season. The vibrant mix and fine craftsmanship appeal to trend seekers and jewelry buyers.
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London
Charity double header proposed for Durham on December 13
In Mount Olive J F Oliver suggests a charity double header to settle football rivalries Davidson Carolina and Wake Forest Duke. In Scotland Neck Charlotte Boyette, 12, rescued her wheel chair bound neighbor from a burning home and alerted firefighters.
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J. F. Oliver
Davidson
Scotland Neck
Charlotte Boyette
George Bryan
Man Seeks Suicide Then Finds Safe Bed in Hospital
George Nichols 27 of Elizabeth City attempted to end his life by lying beneath a car in Rocky Mount. He was found and brought to a hospital where authorities report he received bed and care. Nurses say his injuries are not expected to be fatal and he will recover.
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Rocky Mount
N. C
George Nichols
Elizabeth City
Tourists Grabbed Two Summer Suits in Asheville Heist
In Asheville two summer suits were among items stolen from a local dry cleaning business as visitors followed the birds south. Police investigate the unusual theft and urge any witnesses to come forward.
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Asheville
N. C
Ostrich Feather Revival Sways South Africa Center
Ostrich growers of Quotshoern in South Africa rejoice as Paris fashion house orders several thousand pounds of feathers. It marks the largest local cooperative order since World War I and suggests a revival of the feather trade tied to new trimming fashions for Women’s garments.
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Quotshoern
South Africa
Paris
Os Myer
Ford Victoria Debuts As Distinctive Low-Priced Car
Ford dealers nationwide display the Victoria a new low priced model praised for its beauty and value. Designers emphasize graceful lines a lower top contoured rear spare wheel slanting windshield and four passenger seating with continental style windows and refined interior appointments.
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United States
Continental
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