Election and civic shifts in Elkin and High Point
In 1915 D A Stanton of High Point is elected president of the Eighth District Medical Society with next session planned for High Point. High Point poll tax nonpayment disfranchised about half the city voters. W B Herndon returns from Edenton Red Men state meeting. City school board ends. new city council to oversee schools. Global war updates include British ships, German gains near Ypres, and 50,000 Russian prisoners reported.
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D. A. Stanton
High Point
Eighth District Medical Society
Elkin
Mellon declares tax raid on him questioned by officials
In Pittsburgh on May 5 Andrew W. Mellon denounces government actions as an unrelated tax dispute. He challenges $1,319,080.90 in extra taxes and $659,540.45 penalties for 1931, says he will appeal to the Board of Tax Appeals, and claims forced grand jury action without a hearing.
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Grand Jury
Treasury
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Democratic Party
Mellon
Department of Justice
Washington
Milk as the Ideal Food Cited for Nutrition
An article proclaims milk as the highest in food value and the most nearly perfect food. It presents milk as essential nutrition, highlighting its value across diets and health benefits.
Cape St. Vincent Hosts World’s Most Powerful Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Cape St. Vincent in Portugal is noted as the world’s most powerful. Its towering beacon guides ships along the Atlantic coast, standing as a landmark of maritime navigation.
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Cape St. Vincent
Portugal
Sugar cane production in the United States reaches 250000 tons
The United States produces approximately 250000 tons of sugar cane each year, reflecting the scale of domestic cultivation and industry demand across major growing regions.
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United States
Newspapers Remain Dominant Ad Medium for Major Stores
A 1933 survey by the National Retail Dry Goods Association shows 67.6 to 69.8 percent of advertising dollars by major department and specialty stores went to newspaper ads. Larger volume stores spent the most, while smaller outlets devoted similar shares. 1934 projections expect higher dollar outlays but a lower percentage of sales.
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Igures An
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Paul EB. Murphy
Frederick Loeser & Co
Brooklyn
Murphy
Snake Body Temperature Tied to Surrounding Air
A study notes that a snake's body temperature relies wholly on the temperature of the surrounding air. The finding emphasizes the role of ambient conditions in reptile physiology and habitat management.
Britain Controls A Quarter Of Earth's Habitable Land
The report notes that roughly one fourth of the planet's habitable territory rests under British rule, highlighting the empire's vast geographic reach and influence.
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Richard Croker
Grandpa
Main Street
Amos St
Blain St
Broad St
Cedrow Ave
Centennial Ave
Charlotte St
Chestnut St
College Drive
Dayton St
Denny St
English St
Forrest Ave
Franklin St
E. Green St
Greenway
N. Hamilton St
Hansell St
Highland Ave
Hillcrest Drive
Howell St
Johnson St
Lindsay St
Montlceuw Ave
Otteray Drive
Part St
Parkway
Randolph St
Richardson St
E. Russell St
Sunset Avenue
Thissell St
Woodrow Avenue
Wiltshire Blvd
Madison Ave
Owen
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Meldon Holmes
Robert Fearing
N. Main ST
National Association OF Real Estate Boards
N. C. Association OF Real Estate Boards
High Point Real Estate Board
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