Trapping Planned for Japanese Beetle in High Point
An USDA inspector will deploy about 300 traps across High Point to detect Japanese beetle presence. The operation runs next month with cooperation from state officials and police. Traps use geraniol and eugenol scents in green and white cylinders to lure beetles into jars.
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High Point
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Quarantine
Marvin T. Davis
Federal Department of Agriculture
Maintenance of education and public health costs per person in England annu ally
Maintenance of education and public health costs an average of h per person in England annu ally.
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England
Unclear Fragment: Young Chiggere Pester Human Beings
Fragmentary text references young chiggere and pestering humans with vague imagery about raindrops as streamline bodies. No identifiable people places organizations events or dates are present.
Song mimicry by Charles Gorst masters birds in Boston
Charles Crawford Gorst of Boston can imitate 260 birds and once taught a pet mocking bird to sing a part of Dixie. The note highlights his vocal range and unusual skill in birdsong imitation.
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Charles Crawford Gorst
Boston
First Elephant Landed in New York Described
A historical note records the arrival of the first elephant to reach New York, marking a milestone in maritime display and urban fascination with exotic animals. Details mention the ship, the date, and the public reception.
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New York
Fish Buried in Mud Rivers Spring Back to Life in Giberia
In Giberia rivers hold fish buried in mud and frozen all winter, remaining alive and reviving in the spring. The phenomenon highlights the region’s unique aquatic resilience and seasonal cycles.
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Giberia
Cardus Rejuvenates Woman From Fatigue and Ills
Mrs. H. H. Penn of Po Ohio writes she suffered constant tiredness backaches and nervous weakness with rapid weight loss. After using Cardus she regained strength and stopped thinning, reporting renewed energy and recovery from her weary condition.
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H. H. Penn
Ohio
Cardus
Principal Sections of Textile Code as Presented Johnson
Washington June 27 AP Here are the principal provisions of the code of fair competition in the textile industry presented to the national recovery administration The cotton textile industry includes cotton yarns or woven fabrics Unskilled workers would earn 10 a week in the south 11 in the north with 40 hour weeks and 80 hour machinery limit Apprentices cleaners and outside workers excluded Monthly reports to Roosevelt and workers gain the right to organize and bargain collectively.
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Washington
National Recovery Administration
Roosevelt
Prohibition Bureau to furlough over 1300 staff in bid to save
Attorney General Cummings announced plans to dismiss or furlough more than 1,300 Prohibition Bureau employees to save 4 million dollars for the next fiscal year. The affected workers include administrators, attorneys, investigators, agents, and clerks across all states plus the District of Columbia, with New York set to lose 296 positions.
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Washington
Cummings
Prohibition Bureau
Congress
Lewis Douglas
Union
Territories
District of Columbia
New York
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mrs Roosevelt Prepares Summer Home for President Visit
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt settled at Campo Bello island for the Presidents impending visit on Thursday. She arrived by car ferry from Lubec Maine to supervise arrival plans as Roosevelt travels up the coast aboard Amberjack II. The island and village bear flags and bunting in his honor with minimal ceremony preferred by the President.
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Welchpool
N. B
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Campo Bello Island
Lubec
Mr. Roosevelt
NYC Fruits Train Would Stretch Sixty Miles Plus
A single day’s supply of New York City fruits and vegetables if loaded on one train would exceed 60 miles in length. The statement highlights the vast scale of daily food deliveries feeding the city.
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New York City
New York
N. J
Philadelphia
Baltimore
AFL President opposes 40 hour week and minimum wage plan
William Green of the American Federation of Labor stated opposition to the 40 hour work week and the minimum wage in an interview during the textile code hearing under the national recovery act. He voiced resistance to the proposed standards despite ongoing hearings.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Rains Hit Western Co Ranges As Drought Relief Sought
Weather dispatch from Cerro Gordo reports rains in western counties on June 27 aiding drought relief efforts. No casualties or structural damage noted in readable text. Authorities monitor storms and potential flooding while farmers anticipate improved soil moisture.
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Cerro Gordo
British fighting plane posts 250 miles per hour speed
A new British fighting plane is credited with a speed of 250 miles an hour marking a notable achievement for the air force.
Australian sheep population reaches 115 million
Australia reports a 5 million year over year rise in its sheep population bringing the total to 115 million. The update highlights a significant livestock expansion within the sector and underscores the scale of national sheep farming.
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Australia
Moon Planting Guide for High Point June 30 to July 3
Editor notes the 18th Hook article advising planting by lunar phase for High Point. It lists vegetables to plant on June 30 July 1 and July 3 including Brussels sprouts cabbage eggplant cauliflower tomatoes celery corn cucumbers kale lettuce beans melons and watermelons. It warns this is the last chance this year for several crops before the season shortens and recommends bean, corn, celery and tomato plantings on the same dates.
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Robert C. Hook
High Point
Planting Deadlines Recommend Prompt Seedings
Planting windows tighten as dates pass, warned by ROBERT C. HOOK about must-plant deadlines to avoid stunted plant growth.
North Carolina Dental Board Exam Under Way in Raleigh
The North Carolina board of dental examinations is giving its examinations this week in Raleigh to 24 applicants seeking dentistry licenses. Tests began yesterday and run through Thursday. Among the applicants are three African Americans including a Negro woman.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Board of Dental Examinations
Police surveil liquor raid amid prowlers near vacant lot
Police responded to a call about men prowling a vacant lot and forced back five officers who surrounded several federal agents during a liquor raid.
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Charlotte
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