Governor puzzled by a woman who cannot write her name
A satirical note highlighted in a 1925 issue mentions the governor puzzled by receiving a frequent letter from a woman who cannot write her own name. It references advertising and news departments and advertising reps in New York Chicago and Brunswick building.
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Frost, Landis and Kohn
Brunswick
Park Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Cannons to Build New Two Million Dollar Cotton Factory
The Cannons plan to erect another two million dollar cotton factory at Kannapolis where they have long wielded influence. North Carolina highway engineer Charles M. Upham offered a post in Mexico but chose to remain in North Carolina after reviewing the sister republic.
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Kannapolis
North Carolina
Charles M. Upham
Mexico
Republic
Early mine disaster fatality reports downplay tragedy
Initial notices on mine disasters tend to minimize the fatalities, presenting a less severe view of the catastrophe. The pattern suggests cautious wording and delayed full disclosure in early reports.
Professor Highsmith Proposes Admission Intelligence Test
Professor Highsmith suggests requiring an intelligence test for all state college applicants to cut dormitory and classroom crowding. The plan targets admission standards as a method to ease overcrowding.
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Highsmith
Odds and ends from a busy North Carolina page
Senator Heflin warns gamblers may access cotton crop estimates early as authorities monitor leaks. Gastonia reports 60 percent population growth to 20 594, highlighting the town as a key state industrial center. World Series timing could be affected by Landis frostbite concerns, with weather as a potential hurdle for officials.
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Heflin
Gastonia
Landis
Mitchell defense cites rival nations securing air franchises
The report notes that other nations have exclusive air franchises in South America, a point of limited interest to Mitchell's defense. It suggests that while global airline reach matters, current concerns remain domestic and immediate.
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Mitchell
South America
Oilman's rise and Knoxville banker reconciliation
Eighteen years ago Waite Phillips, a bookkeeper, married the daughter of Knoxville banker J. B. Elliott. After moving to Oklahoma and entering the oil field, Phillips sold holdings for 25 million and returned home worth 40 million. He helped save the bank, and Elliott admitted he always knew his son-in-law had it in him. The tale ends with the father facing awkward questions about his initial judgment.
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Charlotte Observer
Felow
Waite Phillips
J. B. Elliott
Knoxville
Tenn
Oklahoma
Elliott
High Point Chamber Reorganizes Board for New Year
The High Point chamber of commerce plans a Thursday night board meeting to elect officers led by longtime executive Frank Sizemore. The group highlights frugal use of about $10,000 yearly, strong city promotion, and dedicated officers whose work advances High Point’s prestige.
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IGH Point
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Sizemore
High Point
High Point Chamber of Commerce
McLean Names Major Wade Phillips to Head NC Survey Department
Lexington native Major Wade Phillips has been chosen to head the expanded Department of Conservation and Development. The move elevates the old Geological Survey to a broader role, with duties including forest protection water power surveys and soil analysis. Duke University funding and building plans boost North Carolina quarrying and use of local stone for state structures.
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Lexington
McLean
Wade Phillips
Department of Conservation and Development
Major Phillips
North Carolina
Brent S. Crane
Charlotte
Joseph Hyde Pratt
Jasper Stuckey
Native rock favored for North Carolina public buildings
The governor backs using native limestone for Raleigh structures after Duke University announces it will rely on North Carolina quarry products for its large building program, prompting broader consideration of regional stone in state construction.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Capitol
McLean
Duke University
Dr George Stuart Delights Crowd With Civic Vision
Dr George Stuart addressed a large audience praising a man shaped by business society and religion. He urged cultivation of sentiment through music, art, and beauty, and warned against reducing people to mere categories. He closed with a personal story contrasting modern ideas with lived experience.
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Stuart
Asheville Appeals to Governor Over Pardon Chief
The Raleigh Times reports Asheville concerns reach the governor as North Carolina figures shape a political path. Meredith College students prepare to move from Edenton to a new housing group after spring break, leaving through Blount Jones and Person streets.
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Raleigh Times
Gordon
North Carolina
McLean
Richmond
Meredith College
Edenton
Blount, Jones, and
Person
Meredith YWCA Buy Near Raleigh Expands Campus
The new Meredith site three miles from Raleigh near Cary road will open soon though not all phases are complete. YWCA will sell Wright Hotel property for about 70000 dollars in January to fund the new home and furnishings, while the Faircloth Hall becomes the main building for the group.
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College
Meredith
Hight C. Moore
Nashville
Faircloth
James H. Pou
Christian Association
Caviness to Address High Point Men Sunday Afternoon
Christian men of High Point will hear H. C. Caviness speak at the Y M C A gymnasium Sunday at 3 o clock. W F Stephens arranging the appearance praised Caviness and urged all interested in Evangelist George Stephens work to attend for sixty minutes of inspiration and enjoyment.
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High Point
H. C. Caviness
Stephens
Mr. Caviness
W. F
Brother Bill) Stephens
Caviness
Evangelist George Stephens
Wesleyan Methodist Continuing Services At Wesleyan Church
The Wesleyan Methodist church held an enthusiastic service last night with Rev. Hames delivering a message on Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God. Pastor M. R. Harvey invites all to attend as services continue tonight at 7 15 and tomorrow at 11 00 3 00 and 7 15 with additional services next week.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Hames
M. R. Harvey
Lunch Stand Opened Here By Gurney Wade
The American Dairy Lunch opened on Wrenn street next to Happy Feed. Proprietor Gurney Wade, a well known High Pointer, offers Grandma pies and homemade barbecue as specialties. The stand will be open daily except Sunday.
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Wrenn Street
Happy Feed Store
Gurney Wade
High Pointer
New York Cotton Opens Steady After Overnight Decline
The New York cotton market opened steady with a drop of three to four teen points and traded 5 to 16 points higher from early lows as overnight orders fed demand. March touched around 18.90, July near 18.35, and October slipped to 18 cents with prices stabilizing by hour end. Foreign buyers joined in as hedging cooled and week end cover was seen as a key factor in early trading.
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New York
Trade and Commission
Tenner Wins Technical Knockout in Charlotte Bout
Lukie Tenner claimed the mythical Southern featherweight title with a technical knockout over Tommie Quinn of Brooklyn in the sixth round of a ten round fight in Charlotte.
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Tenner
Charlotte
Lukie Tenner
Tommie Quinn
Brooklyn
Anniversary celebration of Guilford Council No. 23
State Vice-Councillor Snyder of Winston-Salem led the 380th anniversary observance of Guilford council No. 23 Junior Order United American Mechanics in the old Masonic lodge on East Washington street. J. W. Sechrest traced the council history noting education work and school bond issues, including the 19 000 and 50 000 bonds with minimal opposition. Other speakers included Dr. George H. Crowell Rev J M Hill iard J L Sechrest Col D H Milton and several community leaders.
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Snyder
Winston-Salem
Guilford Council
United American Mechanics
Masonic Lodge
East Washington Street
H. O. Hayworth
Guilford Council No. 23
North Carolina
J. W. Sechrest
Sechrest
Guilford
J. L. Sechrest
Col
D. H. Milton
Warren G. Brown
Rev
Milton Whitener
Mr. Robson
Worth Bacon
S. M. Hines
Rockne to Coach Columbia Denied by Notre Dame Officials
Columbia University announces Knute Rockne signed a three year deal to coach its varsity football team beginning next season, while Notre Dame officials say Rockne told Father Walsh he has not accepted Columbia’s offer and will remain at Notre Dame. Father Walsh confirmed Rockne telephoned to deny reports.
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New York
Columbia University
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne
Columbia
Mathew Walsh
South Bend
Ind
Philadelphia
Coach Rokne Not Signing at Columbia, Plans Notre Dame Return
Rokne denied signing any contract with Columbia and said he would not return next year. He stated he would be at Notre Dame. Columbia officials withheld salary details, recalling former Crimson mentor Percy D. Haughton who had a $15,000 yearly contract two years earlier.
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Columbia
Notre Dame
Rokne
Percy D. Haughton
Crimson
Rockne
Luther Lindsay Court Appearance Named as Defenant
In Guilford Superior Court calendar The Enterprise notes Luther Lindsay of High Point as a defendant charged with violating the prohibition law. The report specifies Lindsay is a Negro.
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Luther Lindsay
Guilford Superior Court
Enterprise
High Point
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