The Developing Market for Electricity
The article surveys the electrical industry as it expands for seven more years, with Sloan of New York Edison predicting doubling capacity and ongoing mergers to spread service. It notes 70 percent of homes and 75 percent of industrial plants already use electricity, and urges continued innovation to meet growing demand.
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Matthew 8. Sloan
New York Edison Company
National Electric Light Association
Sloan
Vance Home to Be Preserved and Rebuilt
The Vance home near Asheville North Carolina will be preserved though relocated to a donated site inside the city for the Asheville Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. The article discusses maintaining the Governor Vance house as a museum relic amid changing times and notes broader reflections on progress and safety.
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Vance
Asheville
Buncombe County
North Carolina
Zebulon Baird Vance
Gombroon
North Fork
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Senate
Appalachians
Senator Simmons Rally Draws Women Support
The piece notes possible female backing for Senator Simmons in the senatorial contest. It cites Mrs. Charlotte Story Perkinson claiming women will rally for Simmons on June 7 and describes women’s meetings as prayer like gatherings aligned with virtue and Furnifeld’s cause. It highlights the paradox of women opposing equal suffrage yet backing Simmons.
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Simmons
Shaw Responds To Rotary Invitation In Impatient Style
Bernard Shaw repeatedly declines social invitations with sharp wit. The humor highlights his reputation for blunt refusals and polished provocation in public discourse.
Shaw Replies and Edinburgh Invitation Fallout
The text notes Shaw’s frequent rebuffs to social invitations and the mixed reactions from officers of various societies. It cites an instance where the vice president of International Rotary published Shaw’s declined Edinburg speech, quoting his line that Edinburgh is unnecessary to gauge the Rotary movement which, he says, is heading to lunch and nowhere else in this country.
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Shaw
International Rotary
Rotary
Edinburgh
Ecountry
A Plague of Locusts by Bruce Catton
The article notes locust swarms in Egypt echoing biblical times and contrasts ancient helplessness with modern methods. Egyptians at El Arish built a mile long trench, burned locusts with flame throwers, and repelled the advance. Ground two square miles bore dead locusts as torched areas helped stem the invasion.
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Egypt
Nile Valley
el Arish
Austrian barber breaks world shaving record in 43 seconds
An Austrian barber shaved himself in 43 seconds to set a new world shaving record. The feat, described as hair-raising, highlights speed and precision in a novelty performance.
Ohio doctors cheer as apple crop destruction hits state
Ohio physicians see relief after report confirms the apple crop in the state has been destroyed, ending concerns they faced a prolonged delay.
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Ohio
Town Attorney's Quip Compares Women to Whiskey
A pre prohibition era remark by the town attorney likens women to whiskey, described as a compliment in that historical context. The comment reflects era attitudes toward gender and intoxicants and sparks reflection on social norms.
New Sugar From Cottonseed Hulls Named Xylos
A new sugar produced from cottonseed hulls is named xylos inviting interest from cross word puzzle fans who value novel terms and language play. This discovery may appeal to readers seeking quirky food science breakthroughs.
Reading rises with idleness at library report
A public library report from Elizabeth, New Jersey notes reading increases as idleness grows. The White House has 500 new books received, leaving President Hoover in an embarrassing position.
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Elizabeth
N. J
White House
Hoover
Dr Kennett Named Adviser to State YMCA College Unit
Dr Paul S Kennett head of history at High Point College was named faculty adviser to the state YMCA cabinet in Greensboro. New officers include Ed Hamer UNC president C L Clark NC State vice president M A Speir Jr Charlotte alumni secretary Mor gan B Speir Jr. The cabinet meets bi monthly to discuss YMCA work in schools.
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Greensboro
Paul S. Kennett
High Point College
State College
Ed Hamer
University of North Carolina
C. L. Clark
N. Cc. State
M. Upehurech
Duke
Morgan B. Speir, Jr
Charlotte
Carinet
Honest honey sign fools passing motorists in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a roadside honey stand left unattended displays Take the honey and leave the money. Over months of operation the producer found more money left by passing motorists than the honey cost, prompting the owner to consider the setup.
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Los Angeles
North Carolina women form advisory committee on child labor laws
Fifty prominent North Carolina men and women form an advisory committee to the Working Child group of the League of Women Voters. The panel backs 1931 goals demanding end to exemptions for fourth graders, completion of the sixth grade, and stricter limits on hazardous child labor. Members include ministers, teachers, business leaders, and executives from textile, tobacco, furniture, and newspaper industries.
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North Carolina
North Carolina League of Women Voters
Burns B. Swift
Greensboro
Swift
Variousomen
American Association of University Women
N. C. Association of Jewish Women
N. C. Education Association
Conference of Social Workers
Thurmond Chatham
Winston- Salem
Jule B.warren
Raleigh
Thomas Durst
Wilmington
Frank Graham
Chapel Hill
A. Wilson
Fred Tate
High Point
E. J. Coltrane
Salisbury
Raymond Binford
Guilford College
M. C. Hinkle
R. J. Tamblyn
A. W. McAlister
D. Clay Lilly
Winston-Salem
W. A. Newell
W. L. Hutchins
Hickory
J. C. Whitaker
Reynolds Tobacco Co
Hiden Ramsey
Asheville
Stuart W. Cramer
Cramerton
H. L. Canfield
E. M. Land
N. C. Federation of Women’s Clubs
Statesville
Ed P. Benbow
N. C. American Legion Auxiliary
T. W. Bickett
N. Cc
Palmer Jerman
Legislative Council of Women
W. H. Pitman
Tarboro
N. C
P. R
W. L. Poteat
Wake Forest
Iser Freund
Goldsboro
J. D. Owens
Ivey’s
Charlotte
Reuben Robertson
Canton Mills
Gertrude Weil
W. G. Frazier
American National Retail Jeweller’s
Durham
D. P. Carey
Durham Hosiery Mills
Elbert Russell
Duke University
W. G. Brogden
Woman’s Club
O. E. Kearns
Kearns& Sons Hosiery Mills
High Point College
High School Student Council Nominating Meeting
Yesterday the local high school held a weekly assembly presenting candidates for president and vice president. Campaign managers spoke for each pair, detailing qualifications as equal gender representation is guaranteed by the constitution. Voting is scheduled for next week with Nell McMullan noted as this year's president, the first female holder of the office.
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Raymond Royals
Winfred Hinkle
Margaret Hedrick
Eleanor Stephens
Franklin Carpenter
Glenn Hedgwock
Bernice Peace
Sarah Denny
Lois Stout
Dorothy Fritz
Gatewood Shipman
Francis Sizemore
Susan Sharp
Burt Asbury
Lee Forward
Helen Marshall
Nell McMullan
Budget Commission Warns of Forced Cuts Across Departments
Budget officials warn that unless departments agree to voluntary reductions, the Budget Commission may impose horizontal cuts affecting all agencies. Schools and universities face heavy 20 percent revenue shrinkage, risking faculty layoffs as enrollments decline and state appropriations lag behind revenue.
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Budget Commission
State University
State College
Greensboro
General Assembly
Parker Senate Debate Over Judge’s Freedom Hovering
Administration leaders argued the jurist had no freedom of action and must follow a prior supreme court ruling while critics accused Judge Parker of racial prejudice in remarks during a 1920 campaign speech. Senator Norris pressed the attack, saying federal courts create laws via injunctions and urging scrutiny of judges before confirmation.
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Supreme Court
North Carolina
Parker
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Red Jacket
Drive Against Slot Machines Continues In City
Police continue round-up of slot gambling machines in the city. By morning they had gathered a large number of machines in a pile at headquarters, each locked. Owners and operators will be summoned to court to answer charges of operating the machines. no arrests reported yet.
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Miss Abernethy
Robert K. Marshall
Rose Askew
Jack Temple
Edgar Allen
Frank Tucker
Wilson
Lewis
Rip) Tabb
Frank Fuller
Dorothy Smith
Bibbie Wilson
Captain Sharpe
Dorothy
Romeo
Mary Winn Abernethy
M.L. Patrick
Josephine Hege
Herman Stevens
Floyd Adams
S. T. Hensley, Jr
James Hinkle
Agnes Byrum
Margaret Poole
Genevieve Sheetz
Harry Morrill
Mildred Schultheiss
Adelaide Crowell
M. CC. Wilson
John Reynolds
Kester Furniture Company
Sample Furniture Company
Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Company
Wagger’s Ladies’ Shop
Sykes Florists
Beeson Hardware Company
Pit
Henry Grady Owens
Marine Corps Recruiting Station Seeks Ten Recruits
Sergeant Williem Freeman at the Greensboro recruiting port announces ten vacancies for enlistment. Eligible ages range from 18 to 30 years.
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Williem Freeman
Marine Corps
Greensboro
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
Co. M. Waynick
R. B. Terry
Congress
Panama
Moses
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Paris
Nelson Morris
Chicago
Jane Aubert
Palace Theater
Morris
France
America
Florida
al Capone
Palm Island
Capone
George Klotz
New York
M. Klotz
Stockyard
Travelers Insurance Company
Insurance Company
Bernard Shaw
By Bruce Catton
Equay
Dr. Kennett
State Y. M. C. A. College
League of Women Voters
Clara Cox
A. J. McKelway
Roxboro
J. I .Foust
N. C. College For Women
Wm. Hafey
Clarence Poe
N. C. Newbold
State Dept. Education
J. Ed. Kirbye
B. C. Philpot
United Furniture
McLean
Gardner
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