National Advertising Representatives Visit City Offices
Frost Landis and Kohn Bruns ack building 250 Fork Ave New York People’s Gas building Michigan Boulevard Chicago. Dawes holds the record for presidential apologies. German statesmen were advised to take dictation about cabinet formation or face a dictator.
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National Advertising
Frost, Landis and Kohn
Brunsack
250 Fork Ave
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Dawes
Engineer predicts higher fuel efficiency in five years
An engineer in California foresees autos achieving 50 miles per gallon or more within five years while automobile production growth limits overall gasoline consumption, suggesting no net drop in usage.
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California
House says Kaiser led him to believe in peace before war
Col. House asserts the Kaiser led him to believe Germany sought peace until war began. He notes public perception may doubt his judgement but remains confident in his assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. House
Guggenheim aviation subsidy may not advance progress
The text argues that the two and a half million subsidy for aviation will not materially boost advancement. It suggests Ford could push development, foreseeing rising interest as challenges appear and noting Ford faces his own share of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guggenheim
Ford
Flood Strains Western Region as Lake Lanier Dam Fails
Flood waters from higher hills overwhelm Tryon’s Lake Lanier, washing out the dam and stressing regional water management. A prior drought had left streams and ponds scarce, highlighting ongoing water supply challenges and the need for improved waterways engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanier
Tryon
Akill
Wake Forest Coach Garrity Cleared After Hearing
Wake Forest officials permit Coach Garrity to depart after a hush hearing on charges kept from public view. Debate centers on whether colleges spend large sums yearly to hire athletes with Wake Forest possibly benefiting during Garrity's successful teams.
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Wake Forest
Garrity
Ao Wake Forest
Negotiations Escalate as Lee Birthday Pay Controversy Grows
The Lee birthday dispute prompts debate over state wages with Capt. Baxter Durham praised for defying the holiday mandate. Separate talks between Washington and Mexico City edge toward a break as the alien land law tightens foreign ownership of Mexican lands and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Lee
Baxter Durham
Salary and
Jackson
Caroline
Durham
North Carolina Film Industry Push Explored At Charlotte Meeting
Movie showmen gathered in Charlotte urged studios to be built in North Carolina for film production. They cited Charlotte and Asheville as ideal locations and noted California’s dominance. Observers question benefits and weather interruptions versus California's established industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
North Carolina
Ashe
1917 Constitution Contested as Violation in Diplomacy
The text notes that the 1917 constitution is said to be violative and that the government cites a prior understanding with Mexico City which preceded the U S recognition of the Mexican government nearly three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Petition to County Board Seeks 250000 for Road Upgrade
High Point urges county commissioners to lend a quarter of a million dollars to the state highway commission for the Greensboro to High Point roadway project. The piece questions highway borrowing beyond legislative money limits while noting North Carolina’s large state debt and strained finances for education and public institutions.
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High Point
Greensboro
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
General Assembly
North Carolina
Raleigh
Future of Raleigh's fair questioned amid losses and relocation plan
The Raleigh state fair posted a loss of about 10000 dollars last year and has not seen a profitable year since resuming after the war. Directors authorize selling the 70 acre ground across Hillsboro Street from State College to pay bonds and relocate the fair to a more suitable site away from West Raleigh. The existing site is viewed as an eyesore hindering city growth.
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State College
Hillsboro Street
Is He Being Given a Square Deal
Editorial about Richard Ford, jailed in California since 1914, facing a new murder trial. Ford led a strike by Durst ranch workers near Wheatland. a confrontation with deputies left four dead, including the district attorney. He was convicted on the charge of being responsible as organizer, amid contested blame.
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America
Richard Ford
California
Ford
Durst Ranch
Wheatland
Cal
Ed Manwell
Riordan
Manwell
Fred Tate Speaks On Cooperation Of Furniture Men
A list of furniture firms and representatives from across the Southeast and Northeast is presented after Fred Tate's remarks on cooperation in the furniture trade. The compilation reads like a who's who of industry players, including names from Lynchburg Va to New York City, and firms in Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Newport areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tate
Ford paroled then re-arrested for murder in riot case
The text argues Ford, who served 12 years for a crime he did not commit, is now on trial again for the same murder after parole. It notes he was re-arrested on orders of District Attorney Manwell of Marysville, a son of the DA who was killed in 1914, suggesting a contentious pursuit of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Manwell
Marysville
Cal
Senate probes Aluminum Company of America charges
A Washington battle over alleged A C O M A violations sparks calls for a rigid senate inquiry led by Tom Walsh. The controversy centers on Secretary Mellon's role and whether government influence cleared the way for unlawful actions. No facts have been proven as yet.
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Washington
Aluminum Company of America
Senate
Tom Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
Furniture firms listed in regional trade directory spread
A long sequence of names outlines furniture manufacturers and dealers across multiple states including Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Pennsylvania and Maryland with company names such as Loughran & Co Morris Thomas & Co Banner Furniture Co Henley Furniture Co Robt Ritter & Sons and various others tied to cities like Norfolk Charlotte Winston-Salem and Tampa indicating a regional trade network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison-Neese Furniture Company
Greensboro
I. Hyman
Hyman Brothers and Company
New York City
S. Lastinger
S. T. Strett
Hub Furniture Corporation
Staunton
S. I. Davis
Augusta Furniture Company
F. R. Johnson
L. Smith Furniture Company
Galax
E. E. Laufer
Fada Radio Company
J. Meakins
The
Black-Meakins-Glass Corporation
D. A. Yoder
Yoder-McLean
Lincolnton
J. FE. Ewing
P. J. Honeycutt and Company
Albemarle
J. A. Forney
Southern Public Utility Company
Charlotte
W. G. Thomas
Mill Power Supply Company
Jake Crouse
Huntley-Stockton-Hill
Winston-Salem
CC. B. Ellis
Ellis Machine and Music Company
Burlington
J. M. Miller
J. M. Miller Hardware and Furniture Company
Stony Point
N. C
L. P. Smith
Stephens-Barnes Furniture Company
Laurinburg
J. N. Garrett
Thrift Furniture Company
Asheville
E. I. Vollbracht
Carson Furniture Company
Pittsburgh
A. V. Harrill
Southern Public Utilities Company
T. C. Barnes
L. M. Garner
Lumberton
Miss Fannie L. Neal
W. M. Nowell
Nowell Furniture Company
Raleigh
H. H. Nowell
Nowell Brothers Furniture Company
W. T. Shepherd
Shepherd Furniture Company
Durham
J. R. Dekle
Dekle Furniture Company
Savannah, Ga
Ee Dekle
Palmetto, Fla
E. N. Short
M. K. Jones Company
Savannah
W. F. Bentley
Bentley and Thompson
Augusta
W. F. Long
Long Furniture Company
Rockingham
J. H. Wolf
Susquehanna Furniture Company
EF. E. Satterfield
Satterfield Brothers
Norfolk
A. L. Spradlin
Spradlin Furniture Co
Bedford
E. R. Oettinger
L. L. Oettinger
Oettinger Bros
Morris Cohen
Halpern & Cohen
William R. Loughran
Loughran & Co
C. L. Morris
Marcus
J. W. Ritter
Robt
E. Ritter & Sons
Macungie
J. E. Dye
the Banner Furniture Co
N.C
J. T. Bailey
R. M. Holfhouser
C. C. Sanford Song Co
Mocksville
W. M. Waters
Forest
S. C
Tampa
Fla
W. E. Martey
Washington, D. C
W. M. Carter
Hub Furn, Co
Baltimore, Md
Ralph A. Davis
Home Furn, Co
Ss. Zaban
Central Auction Co
Atlanta
A. P. Sands
Reidsville
J. C. Aton
B. Maxwell
Maxwell Bros
Brittingham F. Co
Hampton, Va
J. F. Smith
York Furn. Co
York, S. C
J. A. Wilkerson
York
8. C
B. C. Berry
E. A. Kirksey
Kirksey & Co
Morganton
E. N. Giles
Victor Furn. Co
J. W. Thomas
Thomas Yelverton Co
Wilson
CC. V. Stroupe
Welborn Furn. Co
High Point
C. C. Gunter
Wellsl Bretz Co
R. H. Cottrell
Wells Bretz Co
Funeral Services For A. Robertson Held
Funeral services for A Robertson who died early Tuesday morning at 1008 East Green Street were held yesterday at East End Methodist Church. Burial followed at Springfield cemetery with Odd Fellows and Repition lodge pallbearers. Floral tribute from many and memorial remarks by Rev. W. H. Townsend and D. M. Cable marked the service.
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A. Robertson
East Green Street
East End Methodist Church
E. J. Harbison
E. K. McLarty
Wesley Methodist Church
Springfield Cemetery
Odd Fellows
W. H. Townsend
D. M., Cable
Robertson
D. M. Cable
G. T. Manley
T. L. Phipps
A. H. Holton
Repition Lodge
John W. Hedrick
George R
John McMahon
Sam Murphy
Funeral Services for Cyrus B Hayworth
Funeral services for Cyrus B. Hayworth were conducted yesterday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. C R Ward 702 South Main Street with Rev T F Pierce of Welch M E Church assisted by Rev Tom Sykes of the Friends Church. Pallbearers were John T Bennett John R Cook W E Linthicum E B D Jones McD Gordy and G W Hayworth. Flower bearers included Mrs J R Plummer Mrs O M Hayworth Mrs Fred L Gordy Mrs W W Ellington Mrs Roy Smith Mrs Marian Nunn Mrs George and Mrs A J Fraley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus B. Hayworth
C. R. Ward
South Main Street
T. FE. Pierce
Welch M. E. Church
Tom Sykes
Friends Church
John T.bennett
John R. Cook
W. E. Linthecum
EB. D. Jones
McD. Gordy
G. W. Hayworth
J. R. Plummer
O. M. Hayworth
Fred L. Gordy
W. W. Ellington
Roy Smith
Marian Nunn
George
A. J. Fraley
Trustees of University Meeting This Afternoon
The UNC executive committee plans a 3:30 p.m. meeting in Governor McLean’s office with President Chase and business manager Charles W. Woollen on hand. Only routine matters were expected. Governor McLean will not attend as he leaves for New York with State Treasurer R.B. Lacy to sign bonds. the full board meets next Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the governor’s office.
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Raleigh
Board of Trustees
The
University of North Carolina
McLean
Chase
Charles W. Woollen
Meean
R. Lacy
New York
University
Senators Hear Whispered Push on Muscle Shoals
Washington January 21. Chairman Norris of the senate agriculture committee says rumors at the capitol claim one or two large manufacturing interests are attempting a new approach to the Muscle Shoals project.
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Washington
Norris
Senate Agriculture Committee
Capitol
Musele Shoals
Rotary Program Mixes Music and Speech on Happiness
Albion Millis led todays Rotarian program featuring music by Edith Moore Herman Abels Gurney Briggs and two solos by Miss Moore Thomas J Gold gave a brief address on The Pursuit of Happiness Gold urged focus on the third inalienable right and the empire of the soul. Carter Dalton presented a petition asking county commissioners to fund 250000 for High Point Greensboro highway improvements signed by most club members Britt Armfield introduced as a new Rotary member.
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Albion Millis
Thomas J. Gold
Gold
Edith Moore
Herman Abels
Gurney Briggs
Moore
Carter Dalton
State Highway Commission
High Point-Greensboro
Britt Armfield
Rotary Club
Tonight Ends Big Fox Feature at the New Theater
One of William Fox best photoplays "When the Door Opened" returns for a final local showing tonight at Broadhurst. Tomorrow Harold Lloyd's "Girl Shy" opens a two day engagement with a long eight reel program and a new Fox news. The theater opens at 1 pm Saturday with continuous showings and a single Friday matinee at 3 pm. "Girl Shy" starts at 3:30 pm Friday. Aesop's Fables cartoon will be shown tonight and every Wednesday and Thursday thereafter.
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William Fox
Broadhurst
Harold Lloyd
America
Lloyd
Fox News
United States Plans To Grow Own Rubber
War department officials map four main crude rubber production zones to bolster national defense. Priorities start with Central American states and Puerto Rico, then South America, East Africa, and the Philippines. Details kept confidential ahead of a forthcoming Senate committee inquiry.
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United States
Washington
War Department
Central American
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
House Commerce Committee
Certificates of incorporation issued in North Carolina
The secretary of state issued several certificates of incorporation today. S and W Cafeteria of Raleigh Inc is in Charlotte with 50000 authorized capital and 30000 subscribed by Sherrills and Lineberger. The Blue Front Store Inc Gastonia with 25000 authorized and 9000 subscribed by Schultz and Newton. Jacksonville Tobacco Warehouse Company Jacksonville with eight subscribed shares. Jacksonville Investment Company Asheville with 50000 authorized and 1000 subscribed by Jackson Truitt and Jackson. Hickory Handle and Manufacturing changes name to Canover Desk and Furniture Company and increases capital from 100000 to 200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
W. N. Everett
Raleigh, Inc
Charlotte
F. O. Sherrill
Ruth J. Sherrill
J. D. Lineberger
Shelby
Blue Front Store, Inc
Gastonia
Moe Schultz
M. Schultz
Lawrence Newton
Jacksonville Tobacco Warehouse Company
Jacksonville
F. W. Hargett, Jr
S. S. Ambrose
R. P. Hinton
G. F. Phillips
J. H. Aman
George H. Bender
N. E. Day
Jackson Investment Company
Asheville
F. Jackson
E. W. Truitt
L. E. Jackson
Hickory Handle and Manufacturing Company
Canover
Canover Desk and Furniture Company
Dam Break At Lake Dam Does Not Cause Major Flooding
Reports say no great damage from flood was shown as the dam released gradually. Crowds from nearby counties gathered as sections failed, but uninhabited areas below the lake remained safe. The dam, completed last March, filled the lake to capacity for the first time and rerouted Southern Railway traffic via Clinchfield and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Clinchfield Railway
Marion
Youthful Wife Is Held On Charge of Impairing the Morals
NEW SUFFOLK New York January 21 AP Charged with impairing the morals of a minor Mrs Elsie Barker 16 is free on 10 bail pending appeal from a 90 day sentence She has served 22 days in the village jail before admission to bail Barker says she told her chum who is one year younger things she ought to know to protect her The young wife said a constable rousted her from bed and a justice of the peace accepted the constable s guilty plea and sentenced her to ninety days District Attorney Hildreth of Suffolk county brought the girl before a county judge for a nominal bail proceeding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Suffolk
N. Y
Elsie Barker
Hildreth
Suffolk County
Five Cars Burn At Thomasville Plant
Five automobiles, four Fords and a Chevrolet, burned at the Thomasville Chair factory in Thomasville yesterday afternoon. A spark from the boiler plant ignited the Chevrolet, which was near the four Fords. gasoline spray from the bursting tank spread fire to the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Centralized car license plan delayed for year
Raleigh January 21. Commissioner R A Coughton said no order yet to abolish all Carolina motor clubs and branch stations and centralize licensing in Raleigh this licensing year. The current license year ends June 30 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Commissioner of Revenue
All Carolina Motor Clubs
R. A. Coughton
Cascarets Laxative Candy Promises Quick Relief
An ad touts Cascarets candy as a gentle laxative to relieve headache dizziness and bad digestion. One or two tablets stimulate the liver and bowels, leaving the head clearer and the mouth sweet with a rosy tongue and refreshed skin. Directions for all ages on each box.
Internal Bath Promise Pushes Cascade Health Aid
An advertisement touts the J B I Cascade as cleansing the entire intestinal tract in fifteen minutes to prevent colds and boost vigor. It claims wide health benefits and offers a free booklet titled Why We Should Bathe Internally at the local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad
Bold ad claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets help frail children gain weight in days. Promotes replacing unpleasant cod liver oil with easy to take tablets, claiming 350 tablets for 60 cents and a 30 day money back guarantee. Sold by Mann Drug Company Randall's Pharmacy and other druggists.
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Randall's Pharmacy
Mann Drus Company
McCoy
McCoy's
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