Mayor hopeful for new High Point federal building
Mayor Moffitt, backed by postmaster O R York, cites a council petition and federal treasury note promising consideration for a new High Point post office building as Congress may authorize a $100 million federal building program. Sechuman confirms Treasury will review needs and cooperate.
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Carl T. Sechuneman
the Treasury
Moffitt
High Point
Treasury Department
Mr. Moffitt
North Carolina
Treasury
Congress
Carl T. Schuneman
Secretary of the Treasury
O. R. York
Washington
York
California Fig Syrup touted as a cure all for children
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative that cleanses the bowels and cures a sick child quickly. It claims the product restores energy, lists symptoms like crossness and fever, and urges parents to ensure the bottle is genuine and made by The California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
City conference urged for World Peace celebration in Boston
Officials in High Point were urged to prepare a strong delegation to the World Conference of Cities in Boston in 1930 marking the 300th anniversary of the city. The drive promotes civic evangelism through pageants dramas and city flags to foster peace and goodwill with the slogan the city hall gateway to world peace.
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Boston
Mass
High Point
William A. Ryan
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
Boston Herald
Domestic grain reserves push wheat lower in market
Government report this afternoon notes reserves cut grain prices with wheat finishing 5-4¢ lower and corn 5-8 to 5-8 down while oats eased 5-8 to 1-2. provisions move irregularly. A farmer from Currituck county reports Irish potato plants sent to the Elizabeth City Advance with several plants tall and tender despite frost, suggesting last fall stock.
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Elizabeth City
Kh. L. Griggs
Currituck
North Carolina Legislature Passes Revenue Measure Amid Busy Session
Senate advanced Representative Poole's bill on sanitary privy law to third reading, 22 to 20. The assembly, meeting long hours, sent through bills including Durham charter amendment and a $31.5 million two year revenue package. Minority plans to change election laws in several counties were tabled. Conference committees work on school board and justice of peace amendments.
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State Capitol
Raleigh
Mer
Senate
Board of County Commissioners
M Haywood
Cabarrus
McLeod
Robeson
Royall
Wayne
Stringfield
Haywood
Tapp
Lenoir
Horton
Caswell
General Assembly
Johnson
Duplin
Sharp
Rockingham
Poole
Assembly
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Charter City
Durham
Winston-Salem Journal
Winston
Goldsboro
Kluts
Catawba
Yancey
Swain
Jackson
School Board
Justice of Peace
Market Opens With Losses as Motors Stocks Drag Down
Wall Street reports a heavy tone at the opening with professional selling led by motor shares. Initial losses of 1 to 2 points are posted by General Motors and White Motors as the market declines.
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New York
Motors
General Motors
White Motors
Cotton futures drift lower after initial rain boost in New Orleans
New Orleans cotton prices fell during morning trading after an opening rise on rain relief. May, July, and October contracts slid five points from the previous close as activity remained limited.
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Mixed Cables
The New York cotton market opened steady with a gain of three points to a two point decline as offerings rose. Early trading showed quiet activity with prices easing on weaker Liverpool cables while reports of rains in the south supported some buying. active months held within narrow ranges and end-of-hour quotes showed Mar at 1421, May near 1434, Oct around 1469, and Dec near 1484.
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New York
Liverpool
London
India
Egypt
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade Desk
Totatoes receipts 69 cars on track 192 total US shipments 655. Supplies moderate demand and trading good. Market slightly stronger. Wisconsin sacked round whites 190 210 mostly around 200. Idaho sacked russets 250 300 mostly 290 296. Fancy shade higher.
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Chicago
Mar
U. S
Wisconsin
Idaho
Foreign exchange quotations from New York markets
Irregular foreign exchange quotes listed in cents for multiple nations and currencies on March 8. Rates cover Great Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Spain, Greece, Poland, Czecho Slovakia, Yugoslavia, Austria, Romania, Argentina, Brazil, Tokyo and Shanghai with various cable and bank bill figures.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho Slovakia
Jugo Slavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentine
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
Most Tuberculosis Cases Cured When Treated Early
Statistics from the North Carolina Sanatorium show 93 of 100 tubercular patients recover with proper treatment. Early detection relies on knowledge of symptoms and regular examinations by a specialist. Pleurisy and hemorrhage are commonly linked to tuberculosis, and warnings signs may appear before these complications.
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Sanatorium
Mar
North Carolina
Professor Lindley to Speak at Central Friends Supper
Professor T. E. Lindley of High Point College will be the principal speaker at the Central Friends church Wednesday supper at 6 30 in the church annex. D Ralph Parker will preside as toastmaster with special music by Mrs Alfred and Norman Fidler.
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T. E. Lindley
High Point College
Central Friends Church
D. Ralph Parker
Alfred
Norman Fidler
J.C. Hill
A. Me Briggs
D. R. Parker
F. R. Taylor
White
Early Irish potato plant found in East Elizabeth City
An Irish potato plant was found growing in East Elizabeth City on March 8, according to AP reporting. The discovery appears to be notable as an uncommon find in the area and signals the presence of Irish seed stock or a stray plant near local cultivation.
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East
Elizabeth City
Mar
Prac
Rankin Expected to Resign From State Health Board
Raleigh news reports Dr. W. B. Rankin of Charlotte will resign from the state board of health at the spring meeting. Rankin is head of the Duke medical foundation and a member of the board. The Raleigh Times says it has learned of the planned departure.
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Raleigh
Mar
The
Raleigh Times Today
W. 8. Rankin
Charlotte
State Board of Health
Duke Medical Foundation
Marmola Prescription Claims Easy Fat Reduction
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription tablets as a modern scientific fat reduction method. It claims the gland is corrected to reduce fat without exercise or diet, notes 19 years of use, and offers Marmola at $1 per box with an explanatory pamphlet.
Public Hearing on High Point Zoning Amendments Set
High Point residents are notified of a March 22 1927 hearing at 8 00 PM in City Hall Council Chamber to amend the Building Zone Ordinance. Proposals include converting the Montlieu and Forest corner to residence, extending West Broad Street business zone 150 feet beyond Lindsay Street, and extending the western boundary 150 feet west of Oakwood Court. City Manager R L Pickett signs the notice.
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High Point
Council Chamber
City of
High Poin
Montlieu and
Forest Avenues
West Broad Street
Lindsay Street
Oakwood Court
R. L. Pickett
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Totatoes
Chicago Grain
I A Lewis
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