Lindley Field Approved as Airfield for New Mail Service
James G. Ray of Pitcairn Aviation endorses the Lindley tract near Friendship as the landing field for the New York to Atlanta air mail route. The tri city committee and local leaders favor Lindley after touring sites, citing minimal grading and hazards, with financing talks to follow.
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Paul C. Lindley
Friendship
New York
Atlanta
James G. Ray
Pitcairn Aviation Company
Mr. Ray
Tri-City
Lindley Field
Ray
Lindley
Paul Montague
Winston-Salem
R. J. Reynolds
Winston
E. B. Jeffress
George Stansbury
Grady Bain
Greensboro
Spartanburg
S. C
Richmond
Proverbial Mottos Echo Counsels on Wisdom
A collection of ancient and classic sayings emphasizes communal advice over solitary judgment. It contrasts Proverbs wisdom about safety through many counselors with Ben Jonson's warning that self-taught knowledge can mislead.
The Tiger by William Blake
Old Masters style question poem questions ID of the tiger's creation. The speaker asks what power forged the tiger’s awe inspiring form and fire in its eyes. The verse ponders divine craft behind such fearsome beauty and contrasts it with creation of the lamb.
Music Federation Convention Draws North Carolina Fans
The High Point hosts the state Federation of Music Clubs convention next week attracting devoted members from across the state. An acclaimed singer, a renowned organist, and a gifted Asheville pianist will perform, adding notable events to the gathering. The city expects a warm welcome for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
State Federation of Music Clubs
North Carolina
Asheville
Wholesome Decision in Browning Heenan Separation Suit
New York Supreme Court granted Edward W Browning a divorce from Peaches Heenan Browning and denied her any allowance The court found the courtship and marriage showed the bride sought normal happiness not wealth and warned against gold digging motives The judge’s ruling stands as a cautiónary tale about using marriage for financial gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Supreme Court
Edward W. Browning
Heenan Browning
Cadman Answers Faith Questions in Syndicated Column
Dr. S Parkes Cadman president of the federal council of churches in Christ provides clear categorical answers in his widely syndicated newspaper column. He rarely doubts and is consistently confident in offering convincing spiritual guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Parkes Cadman
Federal Council of Churches In Christ
Cadman Answers Reader On When A Child Becomes A Soul
The column features Dr Cadman addressing a reader's question about when a child becomes a soul. He states the soul forms when the fetus can sustain independent existence, noting premature infants who survive prove the point. The piece reflects Cadman's broad knowledge of past and present mysteries.
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Dr. Cadman
Telegraph Toll Rate Appeal Sparks North Carolina Debate
The state corporation commission considers an appeal by Western Union Telegraph Co to raise intrastate ten word message rates from 30 to 48 cents on a sliding scale. Critics warn the move would burden North Carolina toll-payers while the company argues it lacks intrastate profitability, noting its broader interstate earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Western Union Telegraph Company
North Carolina
Southern Railway Company
North Carolina Commission
Prophecy of July 11 Foretells Global Change
A British clergyman Rev. Walter Wynn predicts a dire event on July 11 that could shape world history, noting prophecies seen in inscriptions. He cites past events whose true impact became clear only in hindsight, urging skepticism about immediate significance with examples of Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination and Rome’s ancient report. A Los Angeles youth completes a walking tour across the continent on a diet of oranges and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wynn
Wynn
Archduke Ferdinand of Austria
Sarajevo
Palestine
Rome
Los Angeles
Counties Under The New Law Analysis
New York analyst Bruce Craven explains North Carolina's county finance act effective March 4 1927. The act requires sworn indebtedness statements and referendum petitions before bond issues, with sealed bids and publication rules for sales. It preserves existing local bond votes and notes prior to March 4, and the Supreme Court may clear bonds not issued under the new act.
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Bond News
New York Financial
Bruce Craven
Trinity
North Carolina
Craven
Baltimore
New York
Supreme Court of the State
Supreme Court
Predictions and cautions from a past era
A long excerpt reflects on dieting and medical advice for fasts, World War I veterans loans for a Paris American Legion convention, future fashion forecasts by Carrie Chapman Catt, and satirical musings on gender attire and public figures. It notes potential health risks and legal concerns over libel and contempt of court.
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American Legion
Paris
Carrie Chapman Catt
Willie
Dawes
William Howard Taft
Drug store prices for male essence quoted at 95 cents
The remark notes that the material a man is made of can be bought at a drug store for about 95 cents while noting that women cost more.
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Darrow
Country folks more liable to injury says insurer
An insurance man claims country people are likelier to be injured than city residents. He urges a final settlement on the question and mentions Mr. Borah and Mr. Butler in connection with the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borah
Butler
American invention keeps pace with modern age claim
A writer argues that American invention advances with the times while noting that sick friends still need help, reflecting a call for progress alongside humanitarian care.
50 Cent Charge for License Card Holder Sparks Critique
A Carolina Gazette column blasts a North Carolina General Assembly rule requiring a 50 cent fee for a license card windshield display. The piece mocks lawmakers for the obscure provision and cites public anger at perceived official carelessness and irresponsibility in Raleigh.
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North Carolina General Assembly
Raleigh
City sells land for Piedmont and Northern station complex
The city of Charlotte sells 14.07 acres to the Piedmont and Northern Railway on March 22 for a new passenger station and yards. The plan supports extending electric lines from Charlotte toward Lexington. The route awaits Interstate Commerce Commission approval, while an extension from Spartanburg to Gastonia has clearance.
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Charlotte
Piedmont and Northern Railway
Lexington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spartanburg
S. C
Gastonia
N. i
Maslin Made Defendant in Snipes Estate Suit
Judge W F Harding of Forsyth Superior Court signs an order naming Thomas Maslin, former Merchants Bank president, as defendant in the Snipes estate case. Wachovia Bank and Trust, receiver, accuses Maslin of embezzling or fraudulently misapplying 35171.84 from the trust fund. Maslin is currently operating a business in Greensboro.
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Maslins
Winston-Salem
Mar
W. F. Harding
Forsyth Superior Court
Thomas Maslin
Merchants Bank and Trust Company
W. F. Snipes
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Maslin
Snipes Trust Fund
Greensboro
Not Guilty Plea in Queens Murder Case
Mrs Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray pleaded not guilty in Jamaica Magistrates Court to the murder of Albert Snyder and were held without bail for the grand jury. They repudiated their earlier confessions in the love insurance plot.
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New York
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Dear Elsie readers confront divorced parents and child welfare
A letter questions why separated couples drag children into quarrels and urges binding peace rules. It notes how courts grant custody and support while children face ongoing conflict and a call for penalties if peace is broken.
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Elsie
Sam
Mama
Billy
Bessie
Papa
The Transfigured Life of Christ Sketches by Kroesen
A compact study of Jesus revealed in glory through the Transfiguration. Dr. WM Bh Gilroy offers a structured synopsis while Kroesen provides accompanying sketches to illuminate the event and its spiritual meaning.
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DR. WM. Bh
Gilroy
D. D
Kroesen
Children of divorce battle over parental control
The passage portrays mothers silenced by fear of the abusive ex husband and fathers blamed for neglect as children visit monthly. It questions government policies forcing children of split families into institutions and highlights souring hopes for joint welfare.
North Carolina to elect top businesswoman for national contest
The Federation of Women's Clubs launches a drive to choose North Carolina's leading business or professional woman as the state nominee. Mayors, chambers presidents, and council chairmen select finalists from nominations by clubs and officials, with individuals also free to propose names. The state committee will forward one biography and photo to the national office.
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Raleigh
Mar
North Carolina
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Club
Funeral services for Mrs Saun Ders Dennis
Mrs Saunders Dennis of 318 Coletrane Street died yesterday at a local hospital. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 10:00 AM at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church with Elders Samuel McMillian J W Tuttle and O J Denny officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Saunders Dennis
Coletrane Street
Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church
Samuel McMillian
J. W. Tuttle
O. J. Denny
Three Barton Creek farmers sought for beating Mrs Davis
Officers in Barton Creek township continued the hunt for Otis Harrison Sade Ray and Gaston Jones after the 75 year old Mrs Fannie Davis reported they visited her home beat her battered it and stole provisions.
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Raleigh
Mar
Barton Creek Township
Fannie Davis
Turner
Otis Harrison
Sade Ray
Gaston Jones
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High Point Enterprise
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Associated Press
N. C
Congress
National
Frost
Land's and
Kobn
Brunswick Building
Park Ave
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Ben Jonson
William Blake
the Music Federation
Charlotte Observer
Carolina Prints
Bonehead
Gastonia Gazette
Savs
Life OF Christ
Jesus
Peter
James
John
Kingdom of Heaven
Servitt
Dennis
Mechanicsville Baptist Church
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