North Carolina Legislators Star Roles In 73rd Congress
North Carolina's congressional delegation played prominent roles as the 73rd Congress closed. A. L. Bulwinkle drew national attention over the Tugwell inquiry, while Josiah Bailey and Senator Smith opposed Tugwell's confirmation. The delegation largely backed Roosevelt, with Kerr spearheading the Kerr tobacco control bill to aid NC farmers.
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N. C
Paul Barkley
Associated
Washington
North Carolina
Congress
House
New York
Alabama
Texas
A. L. Bulwinkle
Rexford G. Tugwell
Hiself
Stalin
Josiah W. Bailey
Tugwell
Smith
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Bailey
White House
Abernethy
Zebulon Weaver
John H. Kerr
R. L. Coughton
Ways and Means
Edward W. Poll
Pou
William B. Umstead
J. Bayard Clark
Lindsay Warren
Frank W. Hancock, Jr
Banking and Currency Committee
Hancock
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Coughton
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Great Smoky
Warren
de Priest
Illinois
Robert R. Reynolds
District of Columbia
Charles L. Abernethy
Reynolds
Marian Martin pattern and summer fashion notes
An advertisement details Marian Martin sewing patterns with pattern 9058 for sizes 12 to 40, price fifteen cents per pattern, and a combined book and pattern price of twenty five cents. It also mentions a Summer Edition pattern book with wardrobe ideas and travel outfits.
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Marian Martin
Enterprise Pattern Department
W. 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Hopi Snake Dancers Carry Live Rattlers in Ceremony
Described in a vivid scene, Hopi snake dancers transport live rattlesnakes in their mouths as part of a traditional performance. The practice highlights ceremonial symbolism and the the risky aspect of representing spiritual beliefs during dances observed by onlookers.
Alaska Population Rises 6.8 Percent Since 1920
The 1930 census shows Alaska with a population of 58 758, up 6.8 percent from 1920. The gain reflects continued territorial growth and migration patterns shaping the region.
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Alaska
Contracts Good Crop Insurance For North Carolina Farmers
North Carolina farmers signed crop reduction contracts that guarantee a minimum income this year even if yields fall short. Under the Bankhead act excess cotton certificates can be sold to neighbors through county agents, with the tax on excess cotton set at half the price of middling at ginning.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
Charles A. Sheffield
State College
Bees Huddle To Stay Warm In Winter
Bees endure winter by forming a tight cluster or huddle. Inside the cluster the temperature stays about fifteen degrees warmer than outside.
Germany Austria lead in per person beer use at 14 gallons
The report notes Germany and Austria consume about 14 gallons of beer per person annually. It adds that Hawaii offers 50 varieties of bananas.
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Germany
Austria
Hawaii
NRA Plans Cigars Pricing Rules and Match Limits
Washington reports the NRA imposes match limits on cigars with one pad per unit or five pads per box of 26 and ten pads per box of 560. The merchandising code approved June 9 and backed by Roosevelt sets minimum advertised prices, fixed discounts, and retailer allowances up to 28 percent plus further caps for jobbers and chain stores.
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NRA
Washington
Roosevelt
Cigar Service
Pony casia in op eration 83 and wartime mails
Wartime operations paused Pony casia in op eration 83 during the Pah Ute War. About 30 000 letters were carried along the 2090 mile route.
Pilgrims Wore Bright Colors Over Somber Browns in Paintings
The Pilgrime did not wear the somber brown and black clothing shown in most paintings. brilliant colors predominated in their dress, according to the excerpt.
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Marian Martin Prock
Ohio
Joe Palmer
St. Joseph
Palmer
Clyde Barrow
Scholls
Clover
Clover Brand
High Point Creamery Co
West Broad Street
Essolene
Vince You
Esso
Cope
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