Crops Not Scarcity Drive Good Business Says Expert
Roger W. Babson reports from Denver that he sees a recession in manufacturing but not a collapse for farmers. He notes farm income may fall about 10 percent from 1937 while industrial income drops 5 to 40 percent. He explains carry overs and crop prospects shape prices and activity, with crops boosting labor and machinery use.
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Denver
Illinois
Isconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Nebaska
Kansas
Figur
Opinion on Archdale-Trinity Sanitary District opposition
The writer recalls the 1935 start of the Archdale Trinity Sanitary District project in Piedmont North Carolina. At the first public meeting in Trinity high school, M. H. Trice asked who favored the proposal and nearly all hands went up, indicating strong early support and little opposition.
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Archdale- Trinity
Piedmont
North Carolina
Trinity High School
M. H. Trice
State Board of Health
Farmers to lead nation out of recession in 1938 forecast
The piece argues that rising farm income from a bigger harvest will boost rural retail activity and grain markets despite potentially lower prices. It warns that a crop failure would worsen conditions, but projects even distribution of farm buying power and long term gains from good crops and lower interest rates. Investors should watch mail-order firms and farm-tool makers as key beneficiaries.
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North America
Prairie Province
Canada
Dakotas
Montana
Iowa
Nebraska
Petition Moves District Creation Through County Boards
The drive to form the district advanced via petitions to Guilford and Randolph county boards and then the State Board of Health. About 51 percent of property owners signed. six to eight opponents also signed and once led the opposition. Accusations against the Board of Commissioners, the engineer, and the attorney are seen as attempts to sow confusion and harm public acceptance.
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Boards of County Commissioners
Guilford
Randolph
State Board of Health
Board of Commissioners
United States
First public speech recollections during Trinity meeting
A speaker reflects on a Trinity meeting where opponents hurled cuss words and insults about modern improvements. He notes his four minute talk, apologizes for length, and defends his performance as his first public speech read in boyhood recollections, acknowledging hurt from critics in a district with glass house metaphor.
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Trinity Mous
Political big-wigs helped win PWA allotment
The speaker credits Congressmen Cooley Umstead and Lambeth and Senators Bailey and Reynolds for securing a Public Works Administration allotment. The note says gratitude should be publicly expressed or the speaker would hide their head in the sand like an ostrich.
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PWA
Cooley
Umstead
Lambeth
Bailey and Reynolds
District Engineer Aspirations Leave Gaps in Understanding
A brief note suggests someone lacks engineering knowledge and imagines becoming the district engineer. The fragment hints at self assessment and potential career path in local infrastructure or governance. No concrete data on place or date is provided.
Additional Driving Power Seen in Week of Business Optimism
Washington July 2 Business developed additional driving power this week with tangible asset gains in steel motor and power production and higher carloadings. Retail and wholesale trade showed expansion, and optimism rose as stock prices climbed with more buyers backing improved business outlook.
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Washington
Con
Local District Official Rejects Pay for Public Service
A speaker questions compensation of several thousand dollars for the chairman of the Board of Commissioners, arguing for unpaid work with only personal funds and community support. He defends the engineer, admits limited legal knowledge, and recalls a provocative office card about wealth and intelligence.
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Board of Commissioners
Prominent NC Lawyer Warns Voters to Seek Truth
In a growing western North Carolina town a well known lawyer advocates informed voting. He recalls opposing a main street paving proposal years ago saying it would ruin the town and that the mud should be left alone. He urges residents to ignore rumors and incompetent advice and vote as they see fit.
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North Carolina
Project opponents urged to join Board of Commissioners
The writer argues that skilled opponents could run the project now and that the current board should relinquish control when terms end. He recalls a past offer to give up the job for someone who could do it better and blames jealousy resentment ignorance and meanness for opposition to a project deemed crucial to the region.
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Board of Commissioners
Get the facts before voting on district line taps
A speaker urges opponents to visit the office and study records about the proposed water and sewer plan. He directs questions to the district engineer and city manager, and recommends consulting health officers Dr. George H. Sumner and Dr. R. M. Bule about sanitary conditions and potential improvements. Get the truth.
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High Point
George H. Sumner
Randolph County
R. M. Bule
Guilford County
Mars Hill Holiness Church to host revival and music fete
Rev. Fowler of Thomasville will deliver a special sermon at 4 PM at Mars Hill Holiness Church. Monday features a lawn party with refreshments and music from three Winston-Salem quartets. The celebration runs from afternoon until 10 PM. Lizzie Lindsay of Winston-Salem leads a revival at St Mathews C M E Church.
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Mars Hill
Fowler
Thomasville
Winston-Salem
Lizzie Lindsay
St. Mathews’ C. M. BE. Church
Public notice window for street work spans Sunday to Friday
A local public works notice announces street closure or repair starting Sunday at the corner of Hay and Leonard Streets and continuing through Friday night.
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Hay and Leonard Streets
Church Services and Sunshine Band Schedule
Morning service at 11 with Elder W. M. Wrings delivering the sermon. Sunday school at 1. Afternoon service at 3 with Mrs. F. Hearst. Evening sermon by Pastor Elder D. Cc. Crane. Sunshine Band meets at 6 at the church.
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W. M. Wrings
First Baptist to Host Ordination Of Deacons Service
The First Baptist Church schedules a regular Sunday morning service and a Sunday evening event titled Ordination Of Deacons. The service marks a leadership rite within the congregation. The event will focus on deacon candidates and church governance.
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First Baptist Church
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs McRees
Mr and Mrs McRees announce the birth of daughter Mary Elizabeth on Wednesday June 29. Both mother and baby are resting well at their home 1306 Kivett Drive.
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Mrs. McRees Mack
Mary Elizabeth
Kivett Drive
Black Diamonds Hardest Known Substances
The article declares black diamonds as the hardest of all known substances highlighting their exceptional properties and use in industry.
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