Power shift in Washington debate over labor and courts
Roosevelt expands executive reach while Congress keeps legislative heft. Labor gains via organization and New Deal ties, aided by Wagner Act momentum and state actions like Michigan’s labor relations board. Public mood divided. fate of New Deal hinges on 1940 elections and balance of power among Roosevelt, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
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Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Malaria Cure
A vintage ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for chills and fever and malaria. It claims quick relief and building up the patient with tasteless quinidine and iron. The ad urges purchasing at drug stores in 50c and 1.00 sizes as economical options.
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Grove
Current Drive For Control Of Diseases Of Hogs Dangerous
Raleigh July 26 Dr C D Grinnells of NC State College warns the swine disease control drive poses risks to hogs. Needle vaccinating wounds can allow germ entry and vaccinated pigs may be more susceptible. He urges avoiding wallows stagnant pools drastic food changes or mixing with unvaccinated hogs.
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Raleigh
C. D. Grinnells
N. C. State College
Earthquake Proof Building Standard Faces Destruction
A standard for earthquake resistant structures used in the United States Mexico Italy Japan and Greece sometimes fails as buildings collapse during earthquakes delivering shocks far greater than the average.
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United States
Mexico
Italy
Japan
Greece
The Organic Theory of Oil Origin
The article explains the organic theory that petroleum derives from decayed prehistoric plant and animal matter. It notes this view as the traditional explanation for oil formation.
Randolph County Adopts Lower Tax Rate for 1937 38
Randolph County commissioners set the 1937 38 tax rate at 1.12 per 100 property value down from 1.23 last year after valuation increases boosted the tax base to about 21.85 million dollars. The budget totals 182 261 90 for debt service and about 20 000 for welfare and Social Security costs, with total taxes raised estimated at 258 475 87.
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Asheboro
Randolph County
Randolph County Commission
Welfare Department
Social Security
Plans Studied To Control Marketing Of Farm Products
L P Watson of North Carolina State College said the federal agriculture department is studying plans to stabilize production and markets for potatoes and other vegetables. A recent national grower conference recommended federal state cooperation among growers. The state department was asked to expand its reporting on truck crop acreage production and likely consumption.
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Raleigh
L. P. Watson
N. C. State College
Federal Agriculture Department
Washington
Watson
State Agriculture Department
Reproduction of Prince of Wales Ranch in Butter at Wembley
G. D. Kent and Beauchamp Hawkins created an accurate butter model of the former Prince of Wales ranch in Alberta for the 1935 Wembley exposition. Two and a half tons of Canadian butter were used in the display.
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G. D. Kent
Beauchamp Hawkins
Prince of Wales’ Ranch
Alberta
Wembley
England
Protestant Leader Is Lodged In Jail With His Brother
In Berlin the Rev Martin Niemoeller and his younger brother the Rev Wilhelm Niemoeller were jailed for opposing Nazi church policy. Wilhelm was arrested after delivering three sermons Sunday in Dahlem, while Martin had been taken July 1 on inciting disobedience. Throngs attended the services and many more were turned away.
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Berlin
Martin Niemoeller
Wilhelm Niemoeller
Dahlem
Wilhelm
Bielefeld
Cranberries Named for Crane Like Stalks
Cranberries were originally termed crane berries due to the curved stalk resembling a crane neck. The fruit’s distinctive stem shape inspired the old name before modern usage.
Lincoln Green retires from Southern Railway after 50 years
Lincoln Green, assistant to the president and head of industrial and agricultural development at Southern Railway, will retire on August 1. Richard Wirt will succeed him as assistant vice president with headquarters in Washington after a long career in Florida freight traffic. Wirt, Virginian by birth, has worked across the south as well as in New York and Philadelphia.
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Lincoln Green
Southern Railway System
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Richard Wirt
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Wirt
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Coroner Rules Death of Woman in Asheville Poisoning
Coroner George F Baier Jr announces Mrs Elizabeth Justice 22 died by her own action through poisoning in Asheville on July 26.
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Asheville
George F. Baier, Jr
Tolay
Elizabeth Justice
Textile Worker Drowns In Boat Capsizing
A motorboat capsized in Lake Miurray near Lexington on July 25. L Efird Hayes a 33 year old textile worker from Goldville drowned in the incident.
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Lake Miurray
L. Efird Hayes
Goldville
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