Stranger in Colfax Rooms With Musician Dream
Clay Curtis, fired and penniless after a New York trip, arrives home in Colfax and asks to room with Billy Wells and her mother Mrs Wells. He vows to work and support himself while pursuing music, offering twenty one dollars and thirteen cents, as he seeks meals and lodging. The trio discuss room cost and meals as Clay auditions on piano and violin.
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Clay Curtis
New York
Claire Donnell
Colfax
T. Q. Curtis
Claire
Mammoth
Clay
T. Q
Billy Wells
Billy
Mr. Curtis
Yves
Thelma
Marie Corelli
Mr. Wells
Broadway
Billy Wells Faces Chilled Tension With New Boarder
In the next chapter Billy Wells grows angry at herself as she questions why she takes such an interest in the new boarder. The scene centers on her internal conflict and curiosity about the stranger living in her home.
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Billy Wells
New Automobile Laws Take Effect April First
Raleigh dispatch outlines sweeping changes from the 1930 legislature. The Carolina Motor Club wins most provisions including rear lights on all vehicles and reflectors for horse drawn carts. Speed limits rise to 45 mph on highways and 20 mph in residential areas. Driving under influence carries fines and possible imprisonment. Reckless driving penalties increase with repeat offenses. Vehicle weight capped at nine tons and width to 93 inches. Vehicles must pass a highway department light test and carry certification. Right of way goes to vehicles on the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Carolina Motorclub
State Highway Commission
Superivision
Highway Department
Licensing Reform Introduces New Plates and Fees
The article details 1927 auto regulation changes including plates staying with the car, a 50 cent container fee, and the Carolina Motor Club opposition. It outlines six month plates from June 30 with a 25 cent extra issue fee, and one year plates from January 1 1928 shifting to calendar year. License fees for cars of 25 horsepower or less drop to 12.50 dollars, expanding Dodge eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Motor Club
Dodge
Arboretum Planting Urged by National Resources Dept
The Natural Resources Department of the Chamber of Commerce urges the establishment of a national arboreum. It argues future timber crops will rival other staples and highlights benefits from improved tree varieties, pest control, seed production, and hybrids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources Department
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Congress
Methodist Minister Becomes Coal Operator in Ohio
Sewellsville Ohio March 22 The Rev H O Teagarden Methodist minister here now operates a modern coal mine with concrete walls and electric lights He plans to continue preaching saying ministry and mining can run as a unit.
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Sewellsville
H. O. Teagarden
Ohio
Teagarden
State health department mail still reaches obsolete Columbian Register
The Columbian Register, a New Haven newspaper that ceased in 1812, remains on the state health department mailing list and receives weekly mail from the department.
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Columbian Register
New Haven, Conn
State Health Department
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Tne Austin
the Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Nevada
Weepah
Navy
J. Albert Harle
John Blackledge
Los Angeles
Copeland
Lycaste Ave
Detroit, Mich
High Point Machine Works
N. Wrenn St
Lahey
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