Optimism Seen In Weekend Trading As Wall Street Rises
Stock market paced gains in a two hour session as weekend optimism supported by major industry vigor outweighed profit taking. American Telephone posted half year earnings of 80.2 million while rails and utilities led buying and several companies hit new highs amid a strong close.
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New York
Wall Street
Federal Reserve
Corporation News
American Telephone
New York Central
Atchison
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Alackawanna and
Alleghany Corp
International Telephone
United Gas Improvement
Western Union
U. S. Steel
Vanadium
Republic
Wright Aero
United Aircraft
Eastman Kodak
Shattuck
Anaconda
Kennecott
Stamboul Taxi Strike Cuts Fares After Driver Protest
In Stamboul Turkey four thousand five hundred taxi drivers struck to demand lower fares from 20 to 10 cents. Pedestrians welcomed the stoppage as safer narrow streets encouraged walking. drivers eventually accepted any fare.
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Stamboul
Turkey
High Point Bonds Authorized for Street Improvements
City of High Point North Carolina ordinances authorize issuing bonds totaling 1.2 million dollars to fund street resurfacing with brick, asphalt or concrete. Proceeds cover street work and related sidewalks, with assessments covering at least one fourth of costs. A tax will be levied annually to pay principal and interest. The ordinance, dated July 1 1922, was published July 13 1929 and remains subject to challenge within thirty days.
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High Point
North Carolina
City of
North Carolin
Wheat futures surge on drought damage fears in North America
Chicago grain report notes wheat leaped to new highs as dry conditions threaten spring crop yields. Prices closed 5 1 4 to 5 4 8 cents higher. corn and oats also rose. provisions gained up to 10 cents.
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Chicago
John P. Boughan
North America
Rev Hoy L Fesperman Resigns to Lead Lincolnton Church
Lexington July 13 Rev Hoy L Fesperman resigns as pastor of the Upper Davidson charge Reformed Church to become pastor of Emanuel Reformed Church Lincolnton. The resignation takes effect late August with duties at the Lincolnton church starting September 1. He is praised for fine work with rural churches and youth. pastoral charge regrets his departure.
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Lexington
Hoy L. Fesperman
Upper Davidson
Reformed Church
Emanuel Reformed Church
Lincolnton
Fesperman
Fire Safety Note on Lightning Induced Fires
A brief observation states that fires started by lightning are extinguished the same as other blazes. It notes standard firefighting methods apply regardless of ignition cause.
You Aso See You Critique Of A Man’s Harsh Wives List
A column critiques a magazine essay that lists wifely faults from health to tidying duties. It questions archaic views and double standards, noting male bias and reliance on conveniences. It references The Revolt of Mother and a divorce suit, then muses on color TV demos by a pretty girl.
O Neill Wife Secures Reno Divorce From Playwright
A new photo shows Mrs. Eugene O Neill after she obtained a Reno divorce from playwright Eugene O Neill. The couple had been separated amid reports of marital strain and public attention.
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Eugene O'Neill
Reno
Punctured romance sparks jilted fiancee comments
A former fiancée of the prince gloats over the Don Luis and Mrs. Corey romance collapse. She relishes her comments about the jilting woman and boasts she always knew the affair would fail, calling it mere business beside her own romance with the prince.
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Don Luis
Elijah G. Rook Dies At 62 At Home In High Point
Elijah G. Rook, 62, died at his home at 605 Link Street after a seven month illness. Born April 12, 1867 in Guilford County, he lived in the area his life. Survived by two sons Frank of High Point and Roy of New York City, three daughters Hazel Baker Minnie Hill of High Point and Bessie Pickett of New Bern, and sister Mrs W E Lloyd of High Point. Burial in Oakwood cemetery will be held when relatives arrive.
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Link Street
Guilford County
Alfred
Rachel Rook
Frank Rook
High Point
Roy Rook
New York City
Hazel Baker
Minnie Hill
Bessie Pickett
New Bern
W. E. Lloyd
Oakwood Cemetery
Contempt Charge Placed on Cleveland Press Execs
The Cleveland Press and four executives were cited for contempt by Judge Frederick P. Walther for an editorial criticizing his injunction over Thistledown track betting. The editors were summoned to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for libel and disrespect toward the court.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Press
Common Pleas
Frederick P. Walther
Jurist
Walther
E. J. Hanratty
Thistledown
Louis B. Seltzer
Carlton K. Matson
J. G. Meilink
Joseph A. Finster
Evening gowns herald longer lines in front and back
The article notes evening gowns feature extended fronts and backs as the fashion moves toward longer, all-around silhouettes, with the long line seen as a precursor to fuller, flowing gowns.
Striped Satin Pumps Bring Tailored Informal Style
A description of satin pumps in neutral tones featuring self-tone stripes suitable for dressy yet casual wear. The design blends formal elegance with relaxed, everyday tailoring.
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Maire
Spiral Panels Jenny unveils new Princess silhouette
Jenny introduces a new Princess silhouette built from spiral sections of alternating satin and broadcloth fabrics. The design features a swerving line that appears chic and modern.
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Jenny
Sun Enclosed by Two Billion Earths in Spherical Shell
A thought experiment states that two billion Earths laid side by side would form a continuous spherical shell around the Sun at the Earth’s orbital distance. The concept highlights vast cosmic scales and the enormity of planetary systems.
World’s rarest stamp fetches near forty thousand at Havre show
The world’s rarest stamp, bought for almost $38,000, is on display at the National Philatelic Exhibition in Havre France.
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Havre
France
Czechoslovak Farmers Protest Low Prices
Amid prosperity after World War I, Czechoslovak farmers voice complaints over low prices for their agricultural products, signaling economic stress in rural areas despite national gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Airgraft engine design offers good opportunity
Prof J M Foster of the State College mechanical engineering faculty says aircraft engine design is a new field with strong opportunities for North Carolina high school graduates. He notes nonstandard engines like fuel oil burning types, the broad aeronautical field, and that flying instruction is not part of the college course.
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Foster
State College
Raleigh
Incendiaries Attack Gentilly Car Barn in New Orleans
Three men were seen pouring inflammable liquid on a wall bearing a federal injunction at the Gentilly carbarn and setting a torch. Fire crews saved the old cars building as conciliators push for negotiation between 1500 striking workers and the company. In New York, textile production, especially print cloths and narrow sheeting, was cut by two thirds in early July as mills brace for further curtailment with a weak cotton market and cautious demand.
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New Orleans
Gentilly
Fire Department
Citizens Advisory Committee
Charles J. Theard
New York
Southern Standard
June Cotton Consumption and Stocks Report
The census bureau reports June cotton consumption at 570,281 bales of lint and 87,154 linters, down from May. On June 30, lint and linters held in consuming establishments and in public storage plus presses show varied levels from May and last year. Imports in June reached 26,113 bales, with exports at 299,136 lint and 9,811 linters. Spindles active in June totaled 30,628,122.
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Washington
Census Bureau
First National Bank of Sanford Closed by Comptroller
The First National Bank, oldest in Seminole County, Sanford, Fla., was closed and its affairs placed in the hands of the comptroller of currency. It had about $2.2 million in resources and $1.8 million in deposits. only the Sanford Atlantic National Bank remains. Sanford sits in the celery growing belt.
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Sanford
Fla
First National Bank
Seminole County
Comptroller of Currency
First National
Sanford Atlantic National Bank
Monster double eggs produced by young hen in Conway
A year-old Plymouth Rock owned by Perley McLellan in Conway New Hampshire laid 14 eggs with an additional egg inside each shell. The giant eggs measured nine by seven and a half inches and weighed about six ounces each, three of which equaled nine normal eggs. The hen hid one such egg every two days then returned to normal production.
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Conway
N. H
Perley McLellan
Plymouth Rock
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Early Decline
The New York cotton market opened steadily with a 4 to 7 point early drop due to Liverpool cables and favorable weather. Trade bought the declines as week end covering lifted prices to near the previous close, but selling pressed on leaving values about 3 to 6 points lower after the first half hour. Liverpool cables cited Bombay and Manchester selling and weak demand for cloths and yarns and noted 65,000 bales awaiting clearance at week’s end.
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New York
Liverpool
Bombay
Manchester
New Orleans Cotton Opens Weak Amid Bearish Outlook
New Orleans July cotton slips as fears of a lower June consumption weigh on Sept futures. Oct and Dec drop to about 18.14 and 18.38 cents, then rally after rain reports. Trading remains moderate with futures ending near fractional declines, steadying at a net five to seven points lower.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Atlantic
Liverpool cotton prices rise with limited demand
Cotton in Liverpool shows a limited demand with higher prices. American grades lead gains with strict good middling at 11.03 and good middling at 10.63, while sales total 3,000 bales including 1,600 American. Receipts are 100 all American. Futures close quiet with July at 9.81 and later contracts around 9.77 to 9.85.
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Liverpool
Sunday Services at St Marys Episcopal Church
Holy Communion at 7 30 am church school at 9 30 am and morning prayer with sermon Do You Believe in Hell at 11 am. There is no evening service.
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
North Main Street
Farriss Avenue
Hell
Ice Cream Cone Champion Caroline Pieals Sets Record
Miss Caroline Pieals, 18, of New Kensington Pennsylvania, ate 100 ice cream cones in one hour and forty five minutes, defining herself as the cam cone eating champion of the world. She returned to work the same day.
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Cing
Marathwons
Cam
Caroline Pie Ials
New Kensington
Alligator Growth Timeline Estimates
Authorities estimate an alligator reaches full adult size between 40 and 60 years old while its typical lifespan ranges from 100 to 200 years.
Hearing on High Point assessment roll set for July 15 1929
In Guilford County North Carolina Superior Court before the Clerk City of High Point v Draper et al a certified copy of the commissioners report T R Short Jack Edwards and J R Moss on benefits assessed has been filed with the City Manager for inspection by interested parties. A hearing on objections to the adoption of the assessment roll is fixed for July 15 1929 at 8 p m in the High Point council room.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
City of
High Point
Draper
T. R. Short
Jack Edwards
J. R. Moss
High Point Bond Issuance for Street Land Acquisition
City of High Point North Carolina authorizes up to 1000000? in bonds under The Municipal Finance Act to acquire land for street improvements. Proceeds finance construction and assessments. ordinance filed with City Secretary and open for public inspection. challenge period expires thirty days after first publication.
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High Point
North Carolina
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