Hoover Strength in State Speculation After Hoover Nomination
Raleigh reporters weigh Hoover's North Carolina impact as party lines sharpen. Democrats split over Smith versus Hoover with analysts predicting mixed fallout in New York Ohio and Indiana. Some say farm voters may swing if a farm relief program gains credence, others expect the usual Republican farm bloc to hold.
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Hoover
North Carolina
Smith
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Lowdon
Kansas City
Gilliam Grissom
A. S. Collector of Internal Revenue
Grissom
Upstate
New York City
Massachusetts
Middle West
Coolidge
Gold Found in Massachusetts Soil Sparks Local Interest
In Concord, Massachusetts, workers drilling an artesian well surfaced a yellow lump about a man’s thumb, assayed but no gold rush follows. MIT professor Charles E. Locke notes monthly reports of supposed finds. no solid discovery confirmed.
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Concord
Mass
Massachusetts
Bay State
Charles E. Locke
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Giant Created World With Axe and Chinese Creation Myth
Shanghai June 15. Chinese schoolboys hear a local myth taught by Rev H G C Hallock about Pan Ku the giant creator who grows, cuts the universe with an axe, dies becoming earth, and whose breath winds and rains shape the world. The tale includes Pan Ku’s 51 levels, Nu Ku sealing a hole to finish creation, sun and moon later placed in the sky.
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Shanghai
H. G. C. Hallock
Pan-Ku
Vyang
Pan Ku
Buddha
Heaven
Hell
Nu-Ku
Film coating from wood cellulose may revolutionize photography
A coating using wood fiber cellulose instead of gelatin could transform photographic methods by enabling test minute development and drying of the wet negative. The advance promises faster processing and flexible handling for photographers and laboratories.
Expert estimates eight month permanence for permanent wave
An expert suggests that a well done permanent wave should endure about eight months. The assessment emphasizes durability and styling longevity expected by professionals.
Enduring Graduation Costs Prompt Call for Change
A midwestern city estimates commencement expenses at about 100000 for 38000 graduates, equating to over 30 per graduate. The piece argues traditions drive extravagant events, from gowns to banquets, and urges parents to reconsider as schooling becomes common.
Death of Infant Elizabeth Moore Measles Claim
Asheboro mourns five month old Elizabeth Louise Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Moore who died at their Cox street home after a week with measles. Funeral services were held at Christian Union Church led by Rev O J Tillman. Mrs Moore and several other children remain ill from measles. Miss Jane Pratt secretary to Congressman Hammer arrived in Asheboro for summer vacation until Congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Louise Moore
Richard Moore
Cox Street
Christian Union Church
O. J. Tillman
Jane Pratt
Congressman Hammer
Asheboro
Congress
Vacation Bible School At Presbyterian Church in Asheboro
A two week Daily Vacation Bible School is under way at the Asheboro Presbyterian church. Rev. and Mrs. C G Smith sponsor drives invite a large number of town children from other denominations to attend alongside church youngsters. This marks the second such program after an earlier school held two summers ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Asheboro
C. G. Smith
Immigrant Groups Gather in London Districts
Foreign residents in London cluster by nationality with Russians and Poles favoring Stepney Bethnal Green and Hackney Westminster St Pancras and Kensington drawing Belgians and French, while Germans concentrate in St Pancras Islington and Stepney.
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London
Stepney
Bethnal Green
Hackney
Westminster
St. Pancras
Kensington
Islington
Sussex Versus Northern Saying On Shared Hand Towels
A quirk of regional lore contrasts Sussex belief that two people sharing a wash or towel will beg together with a northern England claim that it signals a quarrel. The note captures folk wisdom about everyday habits reflecting social bonds or discord.
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Sussex
England
Lexington Women Host Bridge Parties and Club Officers Named
Mrs. W. D. Robertson entertained her bridge club and guests honoring Miss Elizabeth Kramer of Elizabeth City with pink and white decor and floral accents. Prizes went to Mrs. Willis Vestal and Mrs. Don Walser. others included Miss Kramer and many Lexington residents. The Tuesday event followed by a luncheon featured summer flowers and matching attire. The Lexington Woman's Club elected Mrs. Curtis L. Koonts president, with Mrs. Carl Owen as vice president, and other officers including Mrs. W. B. Hunt and Miss Ella Mae Judd.
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Lexington
W. D. Robertson
Bridge Club
Elizabeth Kramer
Elizabeth City
Dorothy Perkins
Geo. Kempton
Ira Brinkley
George Kempton
C. C. Wall
Charles Hackney
Willis Vestal
W. F. Brinkley
W. B. Hunt
Woodrow McKay
J. L. Gordon
Cliff Thompson
Don Walser
P. W. Critcher
Lucile Kirkpatrick
Sara Gulley
Curtis L. Koonts
Lexington Weeman’s Club
John C. Bower
Federated Clubs
North Carolina
B. S. Brown, Jr
Ella Mae Judd
Mrs Grimes Hosts Thursday Bridge Club at West First
Mrs Grimes entertained the Thursday Bridge Club Thursday morning at her West First avenue home. Guests included numerous neighbors and friends. The decor featured Madonna lilies larkspur ragged robins and Dorothy Perkins roses. A salad luncheon followed several hands of bridge and hot birthday bread was served.
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Mal Grimes
Thursday
Bridge Club
West First Avenue
Dorothy Perkins
Mary Raper
James Adderton
Ira Brinkley
P. W. Crichter
J. L. Gordon
Ford Watson
E. W. Staples
E. B. Craven
Little Folks Party Hosted by Mrs Way and Mrs Moton Leonard
Mrs C B Way and Mrs Moton Leonard hosted a party for about 25 children at Mrs Way's home after noon on Wednesday. The event honored Hazel Bailey and her brother Frank visiting cousins Mildred and Louise Way. Kids played lawn games, a prize went to Lois Wayne Crawford who drew the lucky number and won a glass toy airplane filled with candy. Refreshments of candy were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Way
Lois Wayne Crawford
Sleeper of Themelles Records Longest Sleep at Teen Years
The longest sleep on record is attributed to a French woman called the sleeper of Themelles who reportedly slept for seventeen years. The unusual slumber was said to be caused by mental shock.
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Themelles
Miller's Herb Extract Praise by Barber in High Point Ad
O R Dix proprietor of Ennis Street High Point N C extols Miller's Herb Extract now called Herb Juice as a powerful system cleanser and tonic. He reports better digestion appetite energy weight gain and overall health benefits from use and urges friends to try it with Hart Drug Co plans and a Hart Drug representative featured in the ad.
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O.R. Dix
Ennis _ street
High Point
Miller
Herb Juice Company
Hart Drug Co
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Marine Corps
White House
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Nicaragua
Schilt
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High Point Land Company
C. B. Mattocks
South Main Street
News of
Batiste
Lexington Society
Bess Morris
Watts Hospital
Durham
J. B. Smith
Richard Bragan
Frank Hill
Hill
Wade Phillips
T. E. McCrary
James Adderson
Tires
G. W. Mountcastle
Joe Thompson
C. A. Hunt
Carroll Wall
Joe Moffitt
W. QO
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