Reading Hosiery Mills Hit by Western and Southern Undercuts
BH F Callaghan of the American Federation of Full Fashioned Hosiery Workers in Reading argues that Reading and eastern Pennsylvania mills undercut Southern producers. He cites low wages and "sweatshops" conditions in Reading, claims Southern firms may not undercut regulations, and supports federal hours and minimum wage legislation to level competition. The exchange questions who truly sets price undercutting and notes potential selling pools as a remedy.
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Berks County
BH. F. Callaghan
American Federation of Pull
Reading
Henry Janssen
Berkshire Knitting Mills
North Carolina
Callaghan
Pennsylvania
South
Post Toasties Breakfast Cheer
A General Foods cereal ad promotes Post Toasties as a crisp toasted corn product. It suggests serving with milk or cream and pairing with fruit or berries for an energetic start to the day. The ad invites serving at home or in restaurants.
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General Foods
Dein Posts Junior Detective Corps Badge Offer
A promotional notice invites readers to send their name and address with two Post Toasties box-tops to Inspector Post, General Foods, Battle Creek Michigan for a badge and a Detective Manual. The offer is valid until October 14 1933.
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Dein Post
Inspector Post
General Foods
Battle Creek
Mich
Southern manufacturers face cost pressures if Black and Perkins bills pass
Janssen Corrests Impression Reading, Pat Henry Janssen, president of Textile Machine Works and vice president of Berkshire Knitting Mills, argues the Black and Perkins bills could create new problems for Southern firms through required shifts and extra training. He warns of possible losses if Southern makers must sell below cost to compete with North rivals lacking trained labor shortages.
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Janssen
Reading
Pat Henry Janssen
Textile Machine Works
Berkshire Knitting Mills
North
Accuser Evalyn W. L. McLean Leaves Court in Lindbergh Case
Mrs Evalyn Wlsh McLean of Washington DC testified at the trial of Gaston Bh Means and Norman Whitaker. She claims she was defrauded of 104000 in the Lindbergh baby ransom swindle and reveals new plot details as the defendants face conspiracy charges to obtain an additional 285.
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Evalyn W.lsh McLean
Washington, D. C
Lindbergh
Vcansom
Gaston Bh. Means
Norman ‘. Whitaker
Deep River Social Notes Reveal Local Visit Highlights
Mrs. Mary White Meredith of High Point visited relatives in Deep River last week. Guests included Mrs. Virgil Rush of High Point and sister Mrs. J L Skeen. Ruth Horney and brothers Wester and Varney spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs D S Hayworth. Mrs. R L Borum hosted sister Mrs Belle Lyndon of High Point. Also visiting were Mrs Lucy Falk from High Point and CC Jackson at Kernersville hosted by Mr and Mrs D P Kerner. Ezra Sampson of Greensboro joined a Sunday in Deep River community. V V Horney visited Mrs Louise Lamb of High Point. Mrs C V Idol of Guilford College Route one called on T J and Mrs Jones. Mrs Robert Bolling, recently ill, shows improvement.
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Mary White Meredith
High Point
Virgil Rush
J. L. Skeen
Ruth Horney
Wester and
Varney
Abbotts Creek
D. S. Hayworth
R. L. Borum
Belle Lyndon
Ezra Sampson
Greensboro
Deep River Community
C. V.,idol
Guilford College
Route One
T. J. Jones
Farmer Confesses To Starting Blaze
Norman Moore, 25, reportedly signed a confession admitting he started a Sunday fire that caused 2 million dollars in damage and left 400 homeless. He was arrested near Hancock and held by the national guard. He said something in his head led him to do it after witnessing a prior factory blaze.
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Ellsworth
Norman Moore
National Guard
Moore
Hancock
North Carolina Supreme Court Grants New Trial In Smith Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued 18 opinions, including a new trial for Clarence Smith in Forsyth for breaking and entering and receiving stolen goods, finding the conviction evidence incompetent and sentencing him to three to five years. The court also tackled alimony issues in Carnes v Carnes, and affirmed or reversed several other cases including Crooks v Jonas for negligence leading to his wife’s death.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Supreme Court
Clarence
Smith
Forsyth
Carrie Mae Carnes
Richmond County
Supreme Court
Carnes
John C. Crooks
Burke County
J. F. Jonas
State
Richmond
Boyett
Bank
Stanly
Affirmed
Little
Miles
Farrell
Thomas & Howard
Mecklenburg
Higgins
Chimney Rock Mountain
Connor
Robinson
Clark Vs. Drug Co
Grigg
Insurance Company
Lincoln
Ashley
Miller
Watauga
Land Bank
Shuford
Catawba
Crooks
Jonas
Burke
Moment of Relief Reported by Women
A survey of 100 women indicates a perceived benefit or relief when stress and noise are overwhelming. The study suggests an option to regain calm and improve daily living amid burdensome conditions.
Tornado Toll Mounts Across Tennessee and Kentucky
News from Livingston Tennessee details a seventh major tornado in a spring series killing at least 54 across the Cumberland Valley, with 16 in Tompkinsville Kentucky and 14 near Russell Springs Kentucky. Beaty swamps Overton County reports 20 dead, plus numerous injuries as roads clog with debris.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Livingston, Tenn
South
Cumberland Valley
Overton County
Tenn
Tompkinsville
Russell Springs
Columbia
Lebanon
Cumberland
Louisiana
Carolinas
Texas
Illinois
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief
Advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast remedy for tender swollen feet and corns. Claims pain vanishes in minutes after two or three applications and swelling reduces with regular use. Promotes oils with camphor and antiseptics sold by Mann Drug Co. and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Moone
Mann Drug Co
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Dixie
Deep River News
Lucy Falk
Ida L. Wood
Hugh Wilson
CC. L. Jackson
D. P. Kerner
Kernersville
V. V. Horney
Louise Lamb
Robert Bolling
Ethel
Farmer
South Africa
High Court
Lydia E. Pinkham
Goodyear
Pathfinder
London
Hiatt Tire Company
West High
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