Van Sweringens rise in railroad consolidation tale
The Nickel Plate unification story centers on O. P. and M. J. Van Sweringen, former Cleveland real estate operators turned railroad magnates. They pursue merging four other lines into a 9000 mile system valued at about 1.087 billion dollars, linking major eastern outlets with western gateways and raising Wall Street scrutiny and minority stockholder challenges.
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Farmers Club Buys 8500 Pounds Early Peas In Co-op Deal
Roanoke River Farmers club members in Halifax county join to purchase 8500 pounds of Thomas Laxton early May peas. County agent C B Littlejohn notes over three cents per pound saved by cooperative buying. Scotland Neck Poultry association members report high production gains. Also in North Carolina Sixty bales of hay yield from one acre of soybeans reported by W C Manishburg in Harnett county.
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Exum Brunswick truck growers form cooperative association
SUPPLY North Carolina January 23 AP Truck growers in Exum community Brunswick county organize a Truck Growers Association to standardize crops. County Agent J E Dodson notes cooperative hauling plans to the loading point. A Freeland meeting planned to organize local truckers. Bolivia Truckers association ordered seed of best early crops for spring planting.
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Duplin County Farmers Favor Permanent Pastures
In Magnolia farmers met at Henry Chestnut Jr to discuss pasture planting this year. County Agent L L McLendon outlined benefits and seeding recommendations for lespedera and carpet grass pastures.
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Duplin County
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Magnolia
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Incorporated Firms Form In North Carolina
Raleigh AP report lists certificates of incorporation issued by Secretary of State W. N. Everett. Eastern Carolina Coach Company in Charlotte and Jake L. Welborn, Inc. in High Point are among the new concerns with varied capital stocks and multiple local subscribers.
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Stowe’s Cleaning and Dyeing Company
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Margaret S. Stowe
Wanteska, Inc
Fairview
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Snake Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief From Millers Oil
An advertisement touts Millers Antiseptic Oil branded as SNAKE OIL claiming rapid relief for rheumatism neuralgia stiff joints chest colds and sore throat. It boasts 5 million bottles sold with few returns and promotes sale at Mann Drug Company.
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Burbank Denounces Personal Resurrection Beliefs
The San Francisco Bulletin reports Luther Burbank, the Santa Rosa horticulturist, declares he is an infidel in the true sense, rejects personal resurrection, and says science disproves reincarnation and life after death.
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