Cotton Tests at State College Raleigh Conducted for Industry
The United States government through the office of markets selects the North Carolina Textile School at the State College Raleigh to conduct extensive cotton tests. Director W S Dean and three Markets Office experts lead the program, aiding the cotton manufacturing industry with valuable findings. Admiral Reynold T Hall, a naval engineering veteran, and other navy engineers are noted as associated experts.
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United States
Office of Markets
Textile
College
Raleigh
North Carolina
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Reynold T. Hall
U.S. XII
Navy
Philadelphia
Naval Service
Franklin Institute
Spain
U. S
Petrel
Dewey
Manila Bay
Cavite Navy Yard
Tall
New Yorde Navy Yard
Textile school earns rare medal in south
The textile department received a rare medal as the only southern textile school honored for excellence. The award goes to the student with top marks in studies and work, this year awarded to M. W. Stough of Cornelius.
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South
M. W. Stough
Cornelius
Malaria Fever Remedy Promoted by Mann Drug Co
An old advertisement touts quinine based remedy for malaria fevers highlighting its tonic benefits and claimed strength enhancing properties. The text credits Mann Drug Co with rifining the product and urging readers to try it for relief.
Banana spider spotted at Rivet's store on Rast Green
A large banana spider was seen at Rivet's store located on Rast Green, drawing attention from shoppers and prompting a cautious approach by staff. No injuries were reported and the sighting was logged by store management for safety checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivet’s Store
Good Market for Farm Machinery in Chile and Peru
The US Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports growing agricultural resources in Chile and Peru signal a expanding market for American farm equipment. Chile offers potential but slower growth than Argentina, while Peru remains limited with weak near term prospects. the study covers market demand by equipment type and trading methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Peru
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Argentina
United States
Brazil
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington D.C
Railroad Owners See Hint of Hope in Rate Fight
Baltimore July 7 special report outlines reaction of rail line owners to the Interstate Commerce Commission 15 percent rate case. Warfield asserts the dissenting view supports advancing rates to attract capital for expanded facilities and better service. He cites Harlan on public stakes, the need to prevent price spikes and supply shortages, and argues for timely, broad relief to protect national prosperity during wartime.
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Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Davies Warfield
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Harlan
Haran
Warfield
Farlan
Dodge Brothers Cars Prove Vital In U S War Time Logistics
The article notes American made motor trucks and Dodge Brothers cars as crucial to supplying Pershing’s forces in Mexico and Europe. It cites 2600 heavy trucks ready for service and highlights Edward Ruell who logged 17 521 miles in under eight months with fuel economy around 16–17 mpg and repairs totaling $1.35.
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United States
France
Columbus
N. M
Namiquita
Tiodpe Brothers
Genera Pershing
Dodge Brothers
Edward Ruell
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Ruoll
Kirk
Covill
Dade Brothers
Seven Million Dollar Charity Gifts by Colonel Payne
New York July 9. Cash bequests of more than 7 million dollars to charitable and educational institutions are announced. The largest gifts go to Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Yale University and the New York Public Library each receiving 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Yale University
New York Public Library
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State College
Ros
Te Commercial National Bank
High Point, N.C
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Bank
Quarterly
Bank OF Commerce
H. A. Millis
C. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
M. Rankin
G. A. Pollock
General Pershing
Colonel Payne
E Commerce Street
Post Office
Coca-Cola
Prink
High Point Bottling Works
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