Revenue Bills Thrown Into Hopper By House
In Raleigh on February 12 representatives introduced bills to tax electricity generation and to assess ad valorem tax on corporate intangibles of foreign firms. A two-mill levy on each kilowatt hour generated would reportedly yield 5 to 6 million dollars annually for the state school fund.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
Ewing
Cumberland County
Watchful care for aging bowels urged in ads and bills
An old health ad promotes Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a laxative suitable for all ages, claiming it curbs constipation without dieting changes. Separately, North Carolina lawmakers consider two bills taxing foreign corporate intangible property and requiring full disclosure to reallocate such taxes to counties.
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Dr. Caldwell
Fasting Contest Ends With Draw After Medical Advice
In Manchester Alt Wilson of Stockport and Raymond Tac of New Zealand concluded a 50 day fast with Wilson surrendering on medical advice. Tac automatically won the contest due to Wilson's withdrawal.
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London
Alt Wilson
Stockport
Raymond Tac
New Zealand
Manchester
Wilson
Tac
Norwegian Explorer Plans Pole Trip By Motorcycles
Major Trygeve Gran of Oslo contemplates using motorcycles on a South Pole expedition. He would fly to the ice fields, then ride the bikes inland, each pulling a sleigh with 800 pounds of gear and provisions.
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Pole
Oslo
Trygeve Gran
South Pole
Modern Women Lose Fat With Kruschen Salts Regimen
A promotional health piece touts Kruschen Salts as a quick fat loss method for women. It urges daily half teaspoon doses in hot water before breakfast, dietary checks, and mentions several anecdotal cases of substantial weight loss across North Carolina, Montana, and Wisconsin.
Selecting the Garden Site and Kind of Garden
A historical guide urges matching garden type to site for success. It outlines garden kinds from flower to water, formal to naturalistic, and stresses selecting a site that fits the chosen style to avoid costly mismatches and failure. It notes the interplay between location, desired view, and usability.
Master planner needed for large scale project costs
R D Tillubon notes that natural suitability depends on planning and substantial quantities of resources to finance the undertaking. The remark implies high cost and careful preparation are essential for success.
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R. D. Tillubon
Camphor Found on Borneo Trees in Crystals or Masses
A report notes camphor occurs on trees in Borneo, appearing as small crystalline bits similar to sugar or as larger masses. The finding highlights natural camphor sources and their variable presentation on local flora.
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Borneo
Wonderful Face Powder MELLO-GLO for youthfully smooth skin
A beauty ad touts MELLO GLO Face Powder as a solution for poor complexions and aged looking skin. It promises a youthful tint and finish, long wear, pore minimization, smooth spread, and purity that does not irritate the skin. Sold at Mano Drug Store.
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Eucker’d, Mano Drug Store
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Hamilton
Carteret
Johnson
Chatham
Seawell
Lee
Dennis G. Brummitt
State Board of Assessment
Board of Assessment
Treasury
da. W. B. Catonene
Doctors Family
Warner Schmidt
Ohio Truss Co
Hart’s
Neat
Postoffice
Standard Oil Company OF
New Jersey
Esso
Standard
High Point
English & Phillips Streets
North Main Street
Montlieu Avenue
South Main & Clay Sts
Arthur Black
Thomasville
N. C
Mendenhall Motor Co
Spencer & Fulton
Trinity, N. C
A. M. Spencer
Trinity
Lewis Spencer
Flint Hill
Mountain
Danville
Help-A-Motor Co
Kernersville
Stafford Sales Co
Ruveell L. Hastings
J. F. Blackburn
Colfax
5. Bull
Colfa
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