North Carolina Library Reports Top Readings of 1920s
The North Carolina Library Commission lists popular fiction and non fiction in state libraries. Favorites include Babbitt Main Street This Freedom and One of Ours with Willa Cather and Sinclair Lewis lead fiction selections. Non fiction highlights Queen Victoria Outline of History and Mind in the Making among others.
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Raleigh
Dan
North
Caro- Whiaing
Hutchinson
Lewis
and Rinehardt
Sinclair Lew
A. S. M. Hutchinson
Rancis Hodgson Burnett
North Carolina
Fort Lytton Strachey
Queen Victoria
H. G. Wenl
Palomar
Peter B. Kyne
Robin—Francis
Hodgson Burnett
G. M. Watchingon
Zane Grey
Edward Bok
Margot Asquth
Lytton
Strachery
Glass of Fashion
J. S. Robinson
Mirrors
Downing Street
Washington
Mystic Isles
South Seas
Frederick O'Brian
H. G. Wells
J. H. Thompson
Hendrik van On
Richard
Gabor
South
Kredorick O'Brien
Greensboro men cleared in hose mill larceny case
In Greensboro municipal court Judge Walter Royall dismissed charges against Lorton Tidwell Charlie Marsh and Hubert Causey for aiding in the larceny of 123 dozen hose from Commonwealth hosiery mills. Ed Ragan had waived examination on the larceny charge. insufficient evidence led to the dismissals. George Hill pleaded guilty to false pretense with costs, and Rufus Frazier’s kidnapping case was superseded after the Guilford grand jury returned a true bill, delaying municipal court action.
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Lorton Tidwell
Charlie Marsh
Hubert Causey
Greensboro
Commonwealth Hosiery Mills
Ed Ragan
Walter Royall
Ragan
George Hill
Hill
Wilson Motor Company
A. N. Grier
Grier
Walter Poteat
Rufus Frazier
Guilford
Krazier
Swamp Root touted to aid kidney trouble in ads
Advertorial notes thousands suffer kidney issues unseen and praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for relief. An insurance examiner states many applicants are denied due to unseen kidney disease. Sample bottle offered by Dr Kilmer Co for test before purchase.
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Kilmer
Will Hardin Herndon Return as High Point Manager
Provincial commentary argues High Point directors must act quickly to retain manager Hardin Herndon for the 1928 Piedmont League season. The piece notes Herndon’s economical club management, past pennant near-miss, and speculation that other teams are courting him if directors delay.
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J. Worth Bacon
High Point Club
Nardin Deradon
High Point
Eluh
Georgia Cracker
Kets
Verndon
Herndon
Furniture City
Hardin Merndon
John Hancock
Rome Poy
Piedmont
Hardin Herndon
Randolph county rumor on Jesse Holdridge the so called Duke of Spero
Repows from Randolph county report Jesse Holdridge known as Rabe Duke of Spero and fan keep man is wintering for hunting and fishing. He divides time with chickens and farming and expects to be in pink condition when he tosses them over at Welch park.
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Randolph County
Jesse Hldridge
Rabe
Duke of Spero
Rube
Welch Park
Bears to Train in High Point This Spring
The Weavark Bears travel to High Point in March for spring training with metropolitan sports writers in attendance to observe their workouts at Welch Park.
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Weawark Bears
High Point
Welch Park
Peckinpaugh Likely in Washington Trade Before 1923 Season
Washington reports indicate Eger Peckinpaugh will play a key role in a pre season deal for 1923. The Nationals recently acquired Shortstop Gagnon from Detroit and might jadel Peckinpaugh from New York if a suitable exchange is found.
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Washington
Eger Peckinpaugh
Nationals
Gagnon
Detroit
Peckinpaugh
New York
Peck
Griffith
Clarence Rowland shifts from manager to umpire in AL next season
Clarence Rowland, once manager of the Chicago White Sox, has resigned from management to become an umpire. He will work in the American League next season and faces athletes who may disagree with his calls.
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Clarence Rowland
Chicago White Sox
Rowland
Bramham Likely to Scout Umpires for Piedmont League
President W G Bramham of the Piedmont league is expected to begin scouting umpires soon as part of preparing for the upcoming season. It is unclear whether Bramham will retain current officials or appoint new personnel to officiate league games.
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W. G. Bramham
Piedmont League
Bramham
Bramham Umpire Recall Hinted Despite Doubtful Progress
The source discusses an unnamed former arbiter and a hoped return of Eddie Goitney to competition. Géffners is praised as the top umpire of the Bramham wheel last year, with players and fans alike respecting his skill.
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Eddie Goitney
Ciett
Géffners
Bramham Wheel
Firestone executive critiques ad spending in small papers
Mark L. Melcher of Firestone explains national ad agency commissions favor big city dailies and magazines. He cites a $7 000 per page rate with $1 050 commission and notes North Carolina has 33 daily papers with varying ad rates, averaging 37 1/2 cents.
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North, Carolina Press. Association
Sheraton Hotel
Todey
Mark L. Melcher
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Akron, CO
Felber
North Carolina
Hickory Record
Charlotte Oberger
Raleigh News and Observer
Nervous Feeling From Gas On Stomach Adlerika Ad
Nervous feeling due to gas pressure on the heart and nerves is described. Adlerika with laxative ingredients is promoted as instantly relieving pressure and nervousness and preventing appendix issues. Sold by Matten Drug Co priced at 107 South Main Street.
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Adierika
Adlerika
Matten Drug Co
South Main Street
Adv
Agency commissions and ad runs in gulf state papers
The text argues agency commissions from ads in magazines dwarf those from Gulf state papers. It compares 30 inch ads, 625 North Carolina daily papers, and 156 gulf daily papers showing the need for huge circulation to match one national magazine ad. It concludes agencies seek big magazines, not the advertiser, and should be paid by the advertiser.
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North Carolina
National
Gulf States
Louisiana
Advertiser
Firestone urged rubber self sufficiency and press advertising push
Mr. Felber described the progressive spirit of Mr. Firestone who began placing ads directly with nearly 4,000 newspapers. He noted Firestone’s protest of British rubber export restrictions that raise tire costs and urged U.S. government support for Pineapple Island plantations to produce domestic rubber.
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Felber
Firestone
Mr. Firestone
United States
Philippine Islands
Ancient Egyptians Used Rings as Money Equivalents
The article notes that in ancient Egypt rings functioned like currency. Jewelry linked to daily commerce, trade, and wealth measurement.
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Vanhattan
Cannon-Fetzer CO
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Hart Drug Co
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