Governor hears six candidates for highway commissioner
Raleigh dispatch reports Governor McLean heard delegations from towns across the first highway district as candidates for the vacancy created by William Hart. Tarboro backers led by 100 supporters urged Charles A. Johnson, while Frank C. Kugler, Leon T. Tucker, A McDowell, W. J. Wilkinson, C H Jenkins and Thomas S. Whitehead also sought the post. Local interests feared district offices would move if a non resident won.
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Raleigh
McLean
William A. Hart
Tarboro
Charles A. Johnson
Frank C. Kugler
Washington
Leon T. Tucker
Greenville
A. McDowell
Scotland Neck
W. 3
Wilkinson
Rocky Mount
C. H. Jenkins
Bertie
Thomas
Whitehead
Hertford
Ben Lyon in He-Man Role in The Pace That Thrills
Ben Lyon, known for portraying victims of design, appears in a strenuous he man role in The Pace That Thrills a First National picture opening at the Broadway theater Wednesday for a two day showing.
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Ben Lyon
Ben
Bezerk Hero Seeks Love In High-Octane Screen Show
Hollywood sheik tires of pampering and sets out to prove he is a he man by wrecking a prize fight and battling policemen at ringside. He later shocks his producer by doubling for his double and racing in a major international car race. Mary Astor co stars as the producer’s daughter with a supporting cast including Tully Marshall and Fritzi Brunette.
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Bezerk
Mary Astor
Karl Hudson
Tully Marshall
Fritzi Brunette
Warner Richmond
Thomas Holding
Evelyn Walsh Hall
Charles Beyer
Pilot fails in bid for new altitude record
Washington March 23 AP Lieut John A. MacReady of McCook Field failed in his attempt on March 13 to establish a new world altitude record.
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Washington
John A. MacReady
McCook Field
Sound Waves as Fire Extinguishers and War Weapon
Howard Coonley civilian director for the chemical warfare service calls the use of sound waves as extinguishers and potential weapons a possibility.
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Howard Coonley
Chemical Warfare Service
Buick Round-the-World Car Heads to High Point Tomorrow
The Buick standard six touring model that circled the globe solo travels nearly 20,000 miles within Buick sales and service areas. Geo W Lowe Inc says the right-hand drive car, with two extra tires and extra tanks, will reach High Point tomorrow after a 48,813 mile speedometer reading.
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Buick
America
Geo. W. Lowe, Inc
Lowe
New York
England
Egypt
Syrian Desert
India
Ceylon
Australia
Hawaii
Canada
United States
Beirut
Damascus
Bagdad
Lebanon
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Hylan
High Point
Conference elects Carr chairman and Joyner secretary
At the day's conference Mr. Carr was elected chairman and Dr. Joyner secretary. An executive committee was chosen including Carr ex-officio, Joyner, Mrs. Brown, and Messrs. Robinson and Norfleet. The commission members were guests of the governor at lunch after the morning session.
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Mr. Carr
Dr. Joyner
Wheat climbs then slips as corn oats hit new low
Chicago grain markets show wheat moving upward early on March 23 while corn and oats sink to season lows. Wheat opens 7 8 to 1 cent higher then retreats with gains around, as traders weigh favorable corn weather against overall demand.
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Chicago
North Carolina to Form Educational Commission
A twelve member commission will survey the state educational system including higher learning and public schools. It aims to collect, compile, and disseminate data on costs and results to inform citizens about the system’s status and guide future duties. The group includes educators Supt. Andrews and Supt. Teague, former state official J. Y. Joyner, and politicians Thomas Warren and L. D. Robinson among others.
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Ous
Ion
McLean
T. Wingate Andrews
High Point City
C. E. Teague
Lee County
J. Y. Joyner
New Method Quickly Banishes Heavy Coughs
An old newspaper notice promotes Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs as a simple nightly treatment. A single teaspoon helps soothe irritation and clear phlegm to stop night coughing for adults and children alike.
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Dr. King
Cardui Helps Mississippi Woman Recover Strength
Mrs James M Hall of Weathersby Mississippi describes lifelong weakness and widespread pains earlier in her illness. After using Cardui she reports marked improvement, regaining color energy and mobility, noting she could work in the garden again. She recommends asking a druggist for Cardui.
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Weathersby
James M. Hall
Cardui
Cardlus
Cardus
Pinkham Remedies Help Georgia Woman Regain Health
Mrs. Belle Thompson of Georgia endured years of weakness and sleep trouble before using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. After six bottles she reports improved sleep, restored energy, and ability to care for her three children. She credits both medicines with her renewed health and urges others toward better well being.
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Belle Thompson
Geor
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bertie Thompson
Rosaville
Georgia
Russell's RB-31 Cold Cure Promises Fast Relief
Modern science combines into one remedy Russell's RB-31 to relieve fever pain and throat bronchial tube and lung congestion. The ad claims rapid action by reducing fever easing pain clearing impurity liquefying mucus and aiding ejection. It targets adults with a money back guarantee and urges families to buy from North Main Drug Company.
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Russell
Uis
North Main
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Napoleon
Paris
Randall’s Pharmacy Gallery
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North Carolina College For Women
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Elizabeth City
Thomas D. Warren
New Bern
Democratic Executive Committee
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Wadesboro
S. C. Lattimore
Shelby
Charles A. Webb
Asheville
James KK. Norfleet
Winston-Salem
Messrs. Warren
Webb
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