High Point’s Early Use of Building and Loan for Sinking Fund
The Greensboro Daily News notes High Point’s early use of building and loan methods to retire the city’s first bond issue of 10,000 for the High Point Randleman Asheboro and Southern railroad. It cites mayor Fred N. Tate and finance commissioner Dr. Dred Peacock in establishing the sinking fund.
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High Point Resorts
Greenshoro Daily News
North Carolina
New York
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Dred Peacock
High Point, Randleman, Asheboro and Southern Railroad
High Point
Otto Wood Case Reflects Prison Policy Debate
Chairman Bunn of the state prison board voices a hard line stance on Otto Wood, arguing the system must keep him and other troublesome inmates contained. The piece contemplates the role and cost of the state prison amid pressure to curb deficits and maintain public safety.
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State Prison Board
Otto
North Carolina
Otto Wood
Escape and to Remain Away Than for the Disciplined Prisoner
A fragment questions whether true liberty is easier to maintain by escaping and fleeing or by remaining away through strict discipline while a prisoner contemplates freedom.
Charlotte Protests Reactions Split Over Sunday Golf Access
The piece reports Charlotte politics over a municipal golf course, noting ministers split on Sunday recreation, with open play supported by many church leaders and business figures. It contrasts with High Point’s upcoming course and editorial views predicting similar debates there.
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Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
High Point
Enterprise
Coltrane Opposes State Support of Public Schools
Raleigh July 17. FE J Coltrane president of the North Carolina Education Association argues against six months school term financed entirely by the state. He endorses dual county-state funding as fairest, warning of higher costs and loss of local self-determination under full state maintenance. Dr A T Allen agrees, noting uniform state standards would raise county costs and tax burdens unless a statewide ad valorem tax is adopted.
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Coltrane
General Assembly
North Carolina
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State Department of Education
Forsyth
Buncombe
Guilford
Mecklenburg
New Hanover
Dr. Allen
Getting Down the Costs of Books
Publishers push dollar books to cut living costs and attract readers. Some titles are first appearances while others are remotes from first editions. The plan compares with pre war prices and faces mixed predictions depending on public reaction and market demand.
The City Theater Profit Loss Figures
The theater manager estimated the city loses about 300 a week in operating the American theater during a city meeting, reflecting substantial financial impact on municipal entertainment facilities.
Mount Vesuvius Erupts Extensively Amid Ongoing Activity
The volcano Mount Vesuvius has entered a notable eruption phase with significant lava flow and ash emissions. Authorities monitor seismic activity and issue advisories while residents prepare for potential evacuations if conditions worsen.
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Vesuvius
Clairvoyant Avoids Conan Doyle Message Claim
A quirky note notes a clairvoyant who never claims to have received a message from the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, highlighting unusual business slack when funds are tight.
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Sir Arthur Conan Davie
Pedestrian Hit Twice by Cars in Brief Window
An English pedestrian was struck by two automobiles within ten minutes. He should have remained down after the first impact.
Man Seeks To Undo Perjury Against Tom Mooney
John McDonald claims he perjured Tom Mooney twelve years ago and now hopes to correct the harm by locating and returning those false statements to Mooney, an effort described as undoing the past error.
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John McDonald
Tom Mooney
Mooney
Cornelius Farmers To See Washington
Forty four farmers from Cornelius North Carolina will visit Washington August 18 on a trip to New York. Congressman Charles A Jones arranged the Washington visit and secured permission for the party to board a battleship at New York and tour West Point.
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Washington
Cornelius
North Carolina
New York
Charles A. Jones
West Point
California Sportsmen Fly 600 Miles to Sierravada Fishing Spots
Urban sportsmen travel across the state to reach Sierravada mountain fishing areas for lengthy angling outings. They undertake a long journey to access remote streams and improve their fishing chances in high country waters.
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California
Sierravada Mountain
Owl Tricks Fisherman By Snatching Bait In Public Creek
In Kinston on July 17 AP reports a LaGrange angler casting at Slo cum's Creek drew an owl that swooped down on his bait. The surprised bird was caught, ending the fisherman’s streak of bad luck as Nathan Pate relays the tale.
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Kinston
Nathan Pate
LaGrange
Slocum’s Creek
Tainted Meat Claims Children in Detroit Home
Three children died and six others sick after tainted meat eaten in a Detroit home. Pauline Norton aged one month died today. James Daughrill five months died yesterday. Charles Daughrill died Tuesday. Mrs Norton, Mrs Agnes Daughrill, and four Norton children resided together with the victims.
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Detroit
Pauline Norton
Gossie Norton
James Daughrill
Charles Daughrill
Norton
Agnes Daughrill
Nortons
Daughrill
Bertie Takes Lead In Weevil Control
Windsor reports growing interest in boll weevil control in Bertie County. County Agent B L Grant notes rising farmer requests for poisoning methods to curb the cotton pest, while other crops like tomatoes show strong promise and tobacco seed saving under bags is improving potential profits.
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Windsor
Bertie County
B. L. Grant
Bertie
Lutheran Women End Salisbury Meeting
Salisbury July 17 The North Carolina Lutheran synod Women's Missionary society ends its 45th annual session with officers chosen for the coming year. Presiding officers include J F Crigler of Charlotte as president and J A Moretz of Hickory as vice president. Other officers named are C O Lippard Granite Falls recording secretary L L Blackwelder Salisbury statistical secretary Josephine Lipe Landis treasurer J S Thornberg Statesville light brigade superintendent and F R Shepard Concord light brigade treasurer.
German Engine Pumps Carbonic Acid to Fight Fires
A fire engine of German invention uses streams of carbonic acid powder to smother flames without damaging nearby property. The device aims to reduce collateral damage while suppressing fires with a non water based method.
Virginia delegates named for Charlottesville public affairs session
Gov. O Max Gadner of North Carolina appoints 26 delegates to represent North Carolina at the fourth annual institute of public affairs in Charlottesville Virginia from August 3 to 16. Delegates include EH B Jeffries S Hobbs Jr E Branson Harriet Elliott Gertrude Weill Johnson Ethel Parker H W Odum Wingate Andrews Robert Lathan A J Maxwell Edwin Gill George Watts Hill Frank Graham J E S Thorpe W D Moss Wm L Poteat George F McAllister C Maddry J Clyde Turner Harry M Worth H C Sprinkle E A Penick Fred B Drane and others.
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Raleigh
O. Max Gardner
North Carolina
Institute of Public Affairs
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
EH. B. Jeffries
Greensboro
S. H. Hobbs, Jr
Chapel Hill
E. C. Branson
Harriet Elliott
Gertrude Weill
Goldsboro
Wake Forest
George F. McAllister
Mount Pleasant
Charles E. Maddry
J. Clyde Turner
Harry M. Worth
Wilmington
H. C. Sprinkle
Salisbury
W. J. Hafey
E. A. Penick
Charlotte
Fred B. Drane
Monroe
Sardine season closes with 155,832 tons moved to canneries
Monterey California reports that at season end in February a total of 155,832 tons of sardines were transferred from the fishing fleet to canneries, indicating the scale of the catch and processing activity.
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Monterey
Cal
Charlotte Joins Columbia Broadcast Network as 74th Station
Charlotte radio fans heard WBT designated the newest member of the Columbia network. Gov Gardner proclaimed North Carolina as foremost in material progress and public spirit while Senator Overman spoke from Washington and Mayor Wilson spoke from Charlotte studios.
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WBT
Columbia
Northarolina
O. Wax Gardner
Lee S. Overman
Washington
George E. Wilson
Charlotte
France promotes flax cultivation to cut Belgian imports
French flax spinners and weavers push efforts to grow flax domestically as France imports almost all its supply from Belgium. The move aims to reduce reliance on Belgian flax and strengthen national production.
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France
Belgium
Parking Ban on South Side West High Street
City of High Point enacts ordinance prohibiting parking on the south side of West High Street 300 feet west of Main Street. Violations carry a $1 fine per offense. City Manager EK M Knox signs the order dated July 15 1930.
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West High Street
City of High Point
West High School
Westsward
Main Street
EK. M. Knox
Woman loses 19 pounds in four weeks with Kruschen Salts
A 1929 letter from Mrs. Fred Barringer of Lewistown Montana describes starting Kruschen Salts at 256 pounds and dropping to 239 pounds in four weeks. She credits appetite suppression and increased activity, recommending the product to other overweight individuals. A four week bottle costs 5e at Mann Drug Co or any drug store.
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Fred Barringer
Lewistown
Montana
America
Billings
Mann Drug Co
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