Farmers Create Own Credit Network Through Savings and Loan Associations
North Carolina farmers increasingly turn to local Savings and Loan associations for credit, avoiding government relief. By 1926 there are 58 associations across 26 counties, with cores in Alamance, Avery, Beaufort, Buncombe, and more, financing fertilizers, feeds, and dairy projects while promoting thrift and cooperative buying.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Farm Board
Finanial Warahlame
Ene Ptervevsme
Savings and Loan Associations
State Department of Agriculture
Harriet M. Berry
Department of Agriculture
W. A. Graham
Savings and Loan Association
Graham
Miss Berry
Alamance
Avery
Beaufort
Buncombe
Burke
Brunswick
Cherokee
Clay
Craven
Columbus
Durham
Edgecombe
Forsyth
Gaston
Guilford
Iredell
Moore
Nash
Mecklenburg
New Hanover
Pitt
Echmond
Rowan
Wake
Warren and Wilson
Lowe’s Grove Association
Durham County
Europe
America
John Sprunt Hill
Hill
Lowe's Grove
Bahama
Carmel
Mecklenburg County
Valdese
Burke County
Carmel Credit Union
Hazel Pharr
Brasstown
Cherokee Counties
Law Requires Libraries in Czechoslovakia
Prague A new law makes the establishment of public libraries compulsory in every city and town of Czechoslovakia. The measure aims to provide informational services and literacy support across the country.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Michigan Records Largest Cherry Crop This Year
Michigan harvested its biggest cherry crop ever valued at $2,000,000 this season, reflecting record yields and strong demand from processors and markets. Growers report weather conditions favorable for fruit set and size, boosting overall production and grower incomes.
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Michigan
Women Everywhere Opens Paramount Week at the Paramount
The Fox movietone romance Women Everywhere directed by Alexander Korda debuts tomorrow at the Paramount Theatre. It stars J Harold Murray Fifi Dorsay with George Grossmith Rose Diane Clyde Cook and Ralph Kellard in supporting roles.
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Fox Movietone
Alexander Korda
J. Harold Murray
Fifi Dorsay
Paramount Theatre
Murray
Miss Dorsay
George Grossmith
Rose Diane
Sarah Bernhardt
Clyde Cook
Australia
Hollywood
Ralph Kellard
New York
Simmons May Be Appointed to Washington Post
Enterprise Bureau reports Raleigh visitors believe Senator Simmons will accept a Washington appointment when his term ends if offered by President Hoover. They note his preference to stay in Washington and his wife’s wish to remain there, making March 4 a likely acceptance date.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Senator Simmons
Washington
Hoover
Jones County
Simmons
Simmonseds
Senate
North Carolina
American Eaglet: Two Cylinder Flivver Plane Comes to Market
A compact monoplane named the American Eaglet enters commercial production priced like a car. Weighing 850 pounds the craft uses a two cylinder 46 pound engine and mixes fuel with oil in a single cowling tank. It flies 60 mph with one person or two aboard with a three cylinder engine and featherweight design by D H Webber of the American Eagle company for backyard aviation. The small wing span is 34 feet 4 inches a length of 21 feet 6 inches and a height of 78 inches. Landing gear uses two 12 inch wheels and takeoff tests occur within 50 feet.
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Kansas City
Kas
D. H. Webber
American Eagle Company
Official Weather Bureau Report on Cotton Regions
Official weather bureau records show temperatures and rainfall for 24 hours ending 8 p m in the principal cotton growing areas and other regions. Wet conditions noted in certain locations with readings and trends summarized.
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Official Bureau Weather Report
Washington
Official Weather Bureau
Study Air Barrier LONDON Survey to Greenland
A party of scientists travels from England to Greenland to study the vast ice cap. The goal is to determine its effect on flying conditions and to enable a potential regular air service between Europe and America.
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London
Greenland
England
Europe
America
Future airship speed urged by Goodyear official
Paramount mid week feature quotes Paul W. Litchfield of the Goodyear Zeppelin company predicting airships could reach 150 miles per hour. He asserts that if a fish can outrun steamships by tail wriggling and generate power to swim up waterfalls, engineers must match that speed in airship design.
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Paul W. Litchfield
Goodyear-Zeppelin Company
Public Medicine Plan Outlined By Taylor
Dr. Frederick R. Taylor of High Point outlines a public medicine plan akin to public education, with county hospitals and state assisted doctors. He argues for public control to raise standards, pool resources, reduce costs, and eliminate charity care while preserving options for private practice.
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Chapel Hill
Frederick R. Taylor
High Point
Public Welfare Institute
Taylor
Platinum Prices Descend Amid Stronger Mining Output
Platinum prices fall as increased production from Russian and South African mines and softer luxury demand weigh on markets. Investors eye potential supply shifts and overall metal outlook.
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Washington
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W. C. Pou
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Paramount Week
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Asheville
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Miami
Mobile
New Orleans
San Antonio
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Tampa
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Paramount
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Goodyear
Hiatt Tire CO
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