Defying Lean Season New Plays Come To Broadway
New York reports a fresh group of Broadway hopefuls entering the January eliminations despite a lean season. Among the newcomers are Noel Coward’s Hay Fever and Levy’s Passes, with each promising potential, while others fade. The cast includes Basil Rathbone, Diana Wynward, Arthur Byron, and Cissie Loftus, as Broadway eyes shine on London born talent.
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New York
Hollywood
Claire Lece
London
Berlin
Adam
William Brady
Noel Coward
Patterson McNutt
Benn W. Levy
Broadway
Henry
Mrs. Moonlight
Art
Basil Rathbone
Arthur Byron
Diana Wynward
Satan
Macbeth
Cissie Loftus
Magnus
Edenton Peanut Plant Destroyed in Major Fire
Flames engulfed the Farmers Peanut Company plant in Edenton North Carolina causing about 200000 dollars in damage and leaving around 100 workers unemployed. The blaze also destroyed two peanut warehouses and threatened nearby buildings until firefighters contained it after several hours of work.
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Edenton
N. C
Farmers Peanut Company
State employees await new salaries and schedules
Raleigh January 29. State employees will learn Saturday at 1 PM how much salaries are cut and the new classifications. The Division of Personnel and Budget Bureau will deliver schedules to department heads, with changes taking effect in March after 30 days notice. Final approval rests with Governor Gardner and the Advisory Budget Commission.
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Raleigh
Division of Personnel and Budget Bureau
Max Gardner
Gardner
Advisory Budget Commission
Frank Dunlap
Whiskey Seized From Bob McKinney Premises
Police captured a little over a gallon of whiskey on the premises of Bob McKinney on Filbert Street. The liquor in fruit and a keg was brought to police headquarters and poured out.
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Bob McKinney
Filbert Street
Ivory sources beyond elephants in prehistoric trade
The article notes ivory also derives from hippopotamus tusks, walrus tusks, narwhal tusks, and sperm whales, with additional unspecified sources. It highlights how these substitutes contributed to ancient commerce and craft, reflecting broader trade networks and scarcity of elephant ivory.
Parafin in Water Cleans Linoleum Stains
A home care tip advises adding a spoonful of paraffin to washing water for linoleum to remove stains and help preserve the floor covering. The instruction emphasizes a light application and gentle cleaning method.
Plunger as Wash Method Touts Easy Lingerie Laundering
A columnist recommends using a bathroom plunger as a tub vacuum washer to clean lingerie linens and silk garments. They advise strong suds with white soap and tepid water, pumping the plunger up and down to agitate, then wringing and rinsing.
Englishman aims to banish foggy driving danger
An Englishman plans to use a device that projects a stream of hot air several feet ahead of his car to dispel fog. The blower is proposed as a safety measure for driving in foggy weather.
Armament Cuts No Worry To South America
Buenos Aires report notes South American navies and armaments are largely obsolete. Delegates will argue for virtual disarmament as budgets remain tight. Argentina, Brazil and Chile show differing levels of naval strength and air power with regional disputes mostly resolved.
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South America
Buenos Aires
Europe
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Coquimbo
Cordoba
Egg Weighing Quarter of a Pound Found Here
G A Memory of 413 Degny Street found an unusually large egg weighing a quarter pound. The light brown egg is said to have come from a Neht bramme hen. Memory reports killing two hens earlier, one weighing 10 and a half pounds and the other nine and three quarter pounds.
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G. A. Memory
Degny Street
Health figures show record low US Canada death rate
United States and Canada posted the lowest death rate on record for life insurance figures. A mild famine followed by refeeding is linked to improved mental processes in a study by researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan.
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United States
Canada
Chicago
Michigan
Snow avalanche underfoot due to crystal friction
The cause is that crystals are too far apart to melt under pressure and slip over one another, leading to snow instability underfoot.
Roads Build U S Provide Jobs For Millions
Roads built in the United States offer employment to about 3,000,000 persons with 1,000,000 working on the roads and the remaining supporting roles. The statement highlights large scale public works and labor needs across construction, materials, and related industries.
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United States
North Carolina Education Officials Meet in Durham
Central North Carolina city and county school superintendents gathered in Durham to discuss the school system and heard an address by Jules B. Warren, secretary of the North Carolina Education Association. Dove shooting split-season closes Sunday with September hunting and November 20 to January 31 allowed dates.
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Durham
North Carolina
Jules B. Warren
The
North Carolina Education Association
Raleigh
Capital Question
This word puzzle lists clues across horizontal and vertical lines. It includes geography like Bangkok and Vienna and varied terms such as metals, animal references, and common nouns, forming a crossword style call for answers.
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