Rites Held for John E Burton Former City Resident
Funeral services for John Everett Burton, longtime city resident, were held at his sister Bettie Corbit’s home on West Point avenue with Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes officiating. A quartet sang Nearer My God To Thee and Abide With Me. Pallbearers included J. S. Welborn, F. A. Burton, J. B. Hedgecock, June Anderson, and W. J. Deal. Burial was in the family plot at Prospect Cemetery.
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Left-Handed Books Proposed by French Minister
The French minister of public instruction urged Paris publishers to print special left handed books with the first page at the back for left handed readers, exploring a novel reading format.
Where Do Rail Stocks Stand Babson States Nation's Two Big Industries In Dog-House
Babson Park Massachusetts July 30 The railroads and utilities the nation's two largest industries are in the dog house despite gains in business and Senate action Rail stocks remain below last year while utilities are cheaper The piece argues mismanagement and political sentiment depress prices and urges a balanced approach to save the roads
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Railroads face tax, wage pressures threaten long term outlook
The piece outlines rising taxes and a proposed wage boost, plus labor strains and regulatory limits harming rail profitability. It notes possible relief from rate increases, improved management, and traffic recovery, while warning investors to tread carefully in public utility stocks.
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