Evolution of tobacco auction marks marketing milestone
The article traces centuries of tobacco marketing from hogshead sales to the rise of loose leaf auctions. It notes the shift began in Virginia with warehousing and inspection reforms and quotes Charles Cage on the new price quotations and inspection methods under the 1935 act, signaling a major industry milestone.
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William F. Arbogast
United States
Jamestown
Rolfe
Virginia
Maryland
Charles E. Cage
Tobacco Division
Federal Agricultural Market
England
Thomas Jefferson
Cage
Lynchburg
Virginia General Assembly
Petersburg
Baltimore
Gage
Tobacco Inspection Service
December 97 Indictments in Thomasville Police Report
The Thomasville police monthly report for December shows 97 indictments with 76 guilty and 21 not guilty. Burglary, 1. abandonment, 4. simple assault, 5. assault on a female, 3. assault with deadly weapon, 2. worthless checks, 1. drunkenness, 33. liquor law violations, 3. prostitution, 2. motor vehicle violations, 4. drunken driving, 8. speeding 3. reckless driving 15. traffic violations 2. special license 2. Traffic bureau issued 24 citations. 48 jailed. 13 other detentions. 119 meals served. Identification bureau logged 40 fingerprints, 56 photos, 14 fingerprint sets for personal IDs, one for a deceased person. seven breaking and entering and larceny cases and three larceny and receiving cases investigated.
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Thomasville
Police Department of
Asault
Traffic Bureau
Identification Bureau of the Police Department
Norwegian Vessel Saves German Crew
The Norwegian liner Queen Maud rescued all 36 crew of the German steamer Johann Schulte after it lost its propeller and sent an SOS amid a blizzard off Trondheim. The damaged ship remained afloat but was expected to be a total loss.
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Trondheim
Norway
Queen Maud
Johann Schulte
Murmansk
Soviet Russia
Arctic Ocean
Republican Convention Planned in Charlotte March 1 15
State Republican chairman Jake F Newell announced the convention will be held in Charlotte from March 1 to March 15 after a committee poll showed a majority favoring the location.
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Charlotte
Jake F. Newell
Newell
State College to Sponsor Truck Drivers Safety Meet
A two day safety course for truck operators will be held at North Carolina State College in Raleigh on January 17 and 18. The State Truck Owners Association the State Industrial Commission and the State Highway Safety Division will cooperate with the college to present the event.
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State College
Raleigh
N. C. State College
State Truck Owners Association
The
State Industrial Commission
State Highway Safety Division
Terrific Thirties- Taxes Reports Codes Wage and Hour Restrictions
A year end vignette follows Henry Q. Citizen a 50 year old businessman reflecting on the Terrific Thirties. He recalls government taxes and wage hour rules rising costs reports and red tape funding and debt. He notes some relief in 1939 and hopes for 1940.
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Henry Q
Henry
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
NRA
Uncle Sam
Securities and Exchange
Department of Commerce
Thomasville Church Announces Ten Congregational Meetings
The Main Street Methodist Church in Thomasville will hold ten Congregational Meetings each Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Pastor Rev Lee F Tuttle announced the sessions, tied to the Know Your Church theme and the Methodist Advance Movement begun Sunday morning.
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Thomasville
Main Street Methodist Church
Lee F. Tuttle
Methodist Advance Movement
Thomasville reports perfect street safety record for 1939
Thomasville police records show no automobile deaths in 1939 as the city celebrates traffic discipline. Chief F C Smith notes years 1934 and 1936 also had zero fatalities while city plans safety measures including a full time traffic officer to curb hazards from nearby rail crossings and busy factory shifts.
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Thomasville
Jan
F. C. Smith
National Safety
Smith
Lions International Leader Addresses Thomasville Club
Carbis A. Walker of Winston-Salem the Lions international director spoke to the Thomasville Lions Club at the Woman's Club building. He discussed The Place of the United States in the World Situation. New member Hoy Whitlow joined the club.
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Thomasville
Carbis A. Walker
Winston-Salem
Lions
Sam Wiley
Hoy Whitlow
Paris Exhibit Shows War Hardship on Artists
Artists battered by the war held a Paris exhibit highlighting scarce materials and damaged work, drawing attention to the toll on culture and creativity in occupied and free zones alike.
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Paris
Kernersville Churches Hold Special New Year's Services
Three Kertersville churches held New Year observances with watch night services at Moravian and Main Street Methodist churches and a student night at the Baptist church. Rev C B Way spoke at Main Street, followed by fellowship and a pageant by youth. Florence Joyner led the Baptist student night. Spain is increasing its purchases of American goods.
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Kernersville
Main Street Methodist Church
C. B. Way
Cherry Street Methodist Church
the Baptist Church
Florence Joyner
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