Blair Poised as Republican Senate Candidate in North Carolina
Raleigh reports David H. Blair of Winston-Salem will be the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate this fall. Blair backs O. R. York for state Republican chairman, with York’s leadership seen as key to Blair’s statewide bid and party unity across North Carolina. Greenlight from Washington appears forthcoming as York gains support from counties statewide.
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J. C
York
Republican Executive Committee
Blair
Senate
State Committee
North Carolina
Brownlow Jackson
Guilford County
Washington
High Point
Charlotte
Ir. Blair
Blair seen as likely leader for state Republican bid
The party plans a smooth state organization to back Blair as its candidate for the Senate. A June primary could pit Blair against Rev. H Grady Dorsett of Wake Forest, who vows to stay in the race. Republicans believe Bailey Simmons contest boosts chances and that strong fundraising will fuel the campaign.
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Blair
H. Grady Dorsett
Wake Forest
Dorsett
Republican
Washington
Bailey-Simmons
Senate
Nujol Promises Health Through Gentle Lubrication
An advertisement from Falls City Nebraska touts Nujol as a drug free lubricant that cleanses the body and boosts well being. It claims regular use helps babies and adults stay well, wake up fit, and perform better, with colorless tasteless solution sold in drug stores for a few cents.
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Fred E. Schmitt
Stone Street
Falls City
Nebraska
Schmitt
Barbara
Durham Grade Has Unusual Record For School Attendance
In North Durham, 16 girls in grade 6 B have not missed or been tardy for 17 consecutive school weeks. A transfer student joined and matched the punctual attendance, preserving the on time record through the end of the latest week.
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Durham
Mar
North Durham
Bicyclists Flood Prussian Traffic Fines
In 1929 Prussia fined about 226000 bicyclists for traffic violations while 217000 car and motorcycle offenders were penalized. Berlin reports the interior minister highlighting bicycle infractions as a major issue alongside motor vehicles.
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Prussia
Berlin
Tanlac touted as cure for stomach ailments
John Burkhardt joins a growing list of locals claiming Tanlac eased severe stomach problems. The ad touts rapid relief in appetite and digestion, notes other benefits, and claims 12,000,000 bottles sold with pharmacist guarantees and no substitutes.
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Tanlac
Taniac
John Burkhardt
Salad dressings and holidays in a reflective column
A national figure from New York quips about prepared salad dressings roughing marriages while praising homemade dressings. The piece laments shifting Easter parade customs and holiday excess, noting evolving attitudes toward holidays like Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas as they lose seasonal emphasis.
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J. Perling
Textiles Division
Commerce
Bulb Culture Pamphlet Issued for Eastern North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture releases The Bulletin titled Daffodils in Eastern North Carolina a 56 page guide with photos and expert guidance on bulb culture. Copies are free but limited to one per person and school requests via teachers only.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Goldsboro East
Bulletin
Restroom Reform Urged for Roadside Stations
Coleman W. Roberts of the Carolina Motor Club urged the 1931 legislature to grant the state board of health authority and funds to inspect roadside rest rooms. He said most facilities along highways are filthy and unsafe, risking tourism revenue as the busy season nears.
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Greensboro
State Board of Health
Coleman W. Roberts
Carolina Motor Club
North Carolina Highway System
Mecklenburg County Home Reaches One Hundred Inmates
Charlotte March 5. For the first time the Mecklenburg county home has 100 inmates. The institution was built 26 years ago and three of the current inmates were dependents when the present building opened. Six years ago the home housed 46 persons.
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Charlotte
Mar
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg
Shelf Covers New Pantry Shelf Covers Offer Waterproof Fabrics
Shelf covers for pantries come in printed waterproof fabrics and in many washable oil cloth designs.
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New York City
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