Chevrolet Aids in War Upon Insects
The government will deploy a fleet of standard Chevrolet six sedan deliveries to the western division for the campaign against the corn borer across West Virginia Kentucky Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. The cars transport gear for the war effort and were paraded from the Flint plant, chosen for reliability and economy.
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Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
United States
Flint
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevroleta
Becaus
Rev R L West Accepts Call to Southside Baptist Thomasville
Lexington May 10 Rev R L West of Albemarle has accepted the pastorate of Southside Baptist church at Thomasville and assumed duties. He succeeds Rev L A Connell who led the church for over a year with positive results and church activities have enlarged. West has addressed large congregations since his arrival.
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Lexington
R. L. West
Albemarle
Southside Baptist Church
Thomasville
L. A. Connel
Mr. West
Ford Interests in National City Bank
The Journal of Commerce reports substantial Ford purchases of National City Bank of New York stock over several months. The Ford ties with the bank extend to general operations and co founding the American U. G. Chemical Corporation. National City officials had no information. The piece notes potential formation of a fourth major financial group alongside Morgan banks Guaranty Trust and Chase, with Du Pont in Irving Trust and Chemical National.
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New York
Jurnal of Commerce
National City Bank of New York
Fords
American U. G. Chemical Corporation
National City
Journal
Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company
Chase National
Rockefeller
du Pont
Irving Trust
Chemical National
Edna Mayer and Paula Focht to Share Home Soon
Edna Mayer and Paula S Focht were wed in a companionate marriage on September 6 1924. The pair reportedly plan to establish a shared home in Pottstown Pennsylvania.
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Pottstown
Edna Mayer
Paula S. Focht
Theoretical energy of falling water conversion
About 90 percent of the theoretical energy of falling water can be converted into electrical energy.
Plans Ready For Federation Meet At Pinehurst
Plans for the State Federation of Women's Clubs convention at Pinehurst are complete. Mrs. E M Land of Statesville, president, announces a rich program with ninth district entertainment committees in place headed by Mrs. Charles L Scott of Sanford as local hostess. Incoming district president Mrs. T B Upchurch of Raeford delivers the welcome and chairs information. Southern Pines civic group leads welcomes and convention hall chair. Miss Mary Schwarzberg handles badges. Carthage’s Mrs Vall Spence runs breakfast and luncheon arrangements. Aberdeen’s Mrs Talbot Johnson decorates. Sanitarium’s Mrs P P McCain handles transportation. Hamlet’s Mrs R L Cloud oversees exhibit rooms. Sanford’s Mrs J R Ingram hosts hospitality. Mrs Charles L Scott directs entertainment.
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State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pinehurst
E. M. Land
Statesville
Federation
Ninth District
Charles L. Scott
Sanford
T. B. Upchurch
Raeford
Charles R. Whitaker
Southern Pines
Civic’s Club of
Chharman
Hall
Gardner appoints Special Judge for Chatham and Harnett terms
Gov O Max Gardner names Special Judge C C Lyon of Elizabethtown to preside a one week term in Chatham starting May 12 and a one week term in Harnett starting May 19 in place of Judges Small and Grady who requested relief due to family illness and duty.
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Raleigh
H. A. Grady
Duchess at 65 pilots long flight to India
The Duchess of Bedford, aged 65, completed a flight to India and contemplates an even longer journey to Cape Town. A skilled pilot, she will lead her ship on a 12,000 mile leg.
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Duchess
London
Duchess of Bedford
India
Capetown
Africa
Greek population claims on slave and freeman numbers
A historical note claims that in Greece during its peak era there were about 12 million slaves for every 5 million freemen, illustrating a stark social and labor divide. The figure reflects old debates on ancient Greek society and its enslaved population.
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Greece
Mother of Mine Poem From a Beloved Parent
A moving verse laments a mother’s death, describing heaven as a peaceful home Beyond the grave the speaker envisions the mother’s spirit guiding the writer The poem ends with a pledge to remember and seek comfort in her star of brightness on the way ahead
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Heaven
Meat Thieves Reported in Healing Springs Township
Davidson authorities investigate a meat theft at A. C. Smith's farm in Healing Springs. About 800 pounds of meat, including eight hams, five shoulders and six sides, were stolen with three suspects implied by tracks. A $25 reward is offered by Sheriff Sink.
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Lexington
Healing Springs
A. C. Smith
Sink
Dodge steering wheels endure heavy drivers and temperature tests
Dodge Brothers metallurgists test steering wheels for strength under heavy loads over 250 pounds and by simulating lifting strains. Random wheels undergo tests in cold and hot rooms, with ovens and temperature changes to gauge deflection and expansion between rubber moulded inserts and steel spiders. Hill reelected in Selma election notes appear in the report.
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Dodge Brothers
Dodge
Selma
N. B
Hard Hill
Kinston
President of Eastern North Carolina Textile Group Elected
The president of the Eastern North Carolina section of the Southern Textile Association was chosen at a meeting held here late yesterday, naming a new leader to guide regional textile interests.
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North Carolina
Southern Textile Association
Checkup of Spark Plugs Advised for Winter to Spring
Winter running suggests a thorough spark plug checkup to ensure spring and summer smooth operation. Worn plugs cause hard starting battery drain and reduced power, especially on hills, with tests showing 10,000 miles versus new plugs boosting horsepower from 31.2 to 38.0 at 20 mph. Manufacturers recommend renewing every 10,000 miles and inspecting twice yearly.
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Graram
Graham
Grahham
Graham Engineers
Grahams
FORD
National City Bank
Journal of Commerce
Chatham Court
Garland Motor CO
Plymouth
Chrysler Motors
Chrysler
de Soto
Christian Advocate
Davidson
McDonald Service
Church Streets
America
Buick
GWAC
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
Marquette Motor Cara
McLoughlin-Buick
Oshawa
Ont
GEO. W. Lowe, Inc
Willowbrook and Commerce
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