Rubber Demand in America Surges as Global Need Grows
The article reports that U S demand for rubber requires about 731000 long tons of crude rubber annually. It notes that processing latex from tropical rubber trees yields the industry’s feedstock, with Goodrich engineers detailing latex composition, plantation practices, and the impact on tire quality. It states that over four million acres of rubber trees are under cultivation in Far East countries, supplying roughly 97 percent of crude rubber used in tires and related products.
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B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
America
Goodrich
New Brunswick Considers Highway Advertising Ban
A bill introduced in the New Brunswick legislature aims to bar all advertising signs from provincial highways. The proposal targets roadside billboards and similar displays to reduce visual clutter on major routes across the province.
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New Brunswick
Canada
Eighty One Cities Report Gains In Diphtheria War
Dr Morris Fishbein notes 81 large U S cities show progress in diphtheria control through 1927 with more cities under 10 cases per 100000 and few cities above 20. New Haven and Cambridge report zero diphtheria deaths in 1927, while overall rate rises modestly from 1926 to 1927. European cases rise in winters 1927 28. Early diagnosis and prompt toxin treatment reduce mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Journal of the American Medical Association
New Haven
Cambridge
New England
Italy
Poland
Whitsett Social Note Highlights Local Visits and Events
W T Ingle returns from High Point visit. Local residents host relatives from Burlington and Raleigh. Dr W T Whitsett to speak at Bartlett Yancey high school commencement and Burlington Book club, with Dr Harry Ward addressing free speech in America. County clubs plan May 30 meeting. highway works on No 10 1 2 route continue.
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Agnes Wood Noyes
Canada
Graham
James Lee Love
Burlington
University of North Carolina
Harvard
W. T. Whitsett
Whitsett
Open Forum
Greensboro
Harry F. Ward
Union Theological Seminary
New York
America
Jane S. McKimmon
Raleigh
Guilford Battleground
Highway Commission
Ed B. Wheeler
Rock Creek Township
W. T. Whitset
Burlington Book Club
Bartlett Yancey High School
Yanceyville
Rey
Wm. RK. Turner
Springwood-Bethel
Princeton
Lucille Whitsett
Lillian Clegg
L. S. Hutchinson
South Carolina
Piping Cord Care for Linen Slip Covers
Advice on handling linen for slip covers notes to boil linen cord used in piping to prevent puckering and ensure smooth edges. This care tip emphasizes heat treatment before sewing.
Dr Schwarze Preaches at Oak Ridge Institute
Oak Ridge Institute hosts Dr Hamund Schwarze of Winston-Salem for the baccalaureate service at 11 a.m. on May 20. The spring term parade follows at 3:30 p.m. with plans for oratorical and debate events next week. Commencement Sunday May 25 features Hon. J W Bailey delivering The Seeker.
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Oak Ridge
Hamund Schwarze
Winston-Salem
Oak Ridge Institute
J. W. Bailey
Raleigh
D. L. Nance
Brummitt's Call to Endorse Unofficial State Primary
Raleigh May 19 The fate of an unofficial statewide presidential primary between Cordell Hull and Governor Alfred E. Smith hinges on State Democratic Chairman Dennis G. Brummitt. Observers say the committee will likely follow his lead, with support for the measure seen as promoting party harmony and voter expression, while a neutral stance could doom the plan.
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Smith
Brummitt
States Get Big Cut Gasoline tax averages 3.23 cents a gallon
The article notes national gasoline tax averages 3.23 cents per gallon with five states at five cents the highest and two cents in 13 states plus the District of Columbia the lowest.
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District of Columbia
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Hiatt Tire Co
West High St
California
TOURS
New Orleans
Vivian
Violet
Irene
Rita
Albert
Alexis
Gayerte
Daily Health Service
Morris Fishbein
The
American Medical Association
Hygeia, the Health Magazine
Dodger
Vol
High Point and Vicinity
H G. L Uderton Motor Co
H. G. Uderton
Sam Clowney
Sam
High Point
Charlotte
Enfield - Norfleet
Dodge
sweet _ girl
Nursie
H. G. Ilderton Motor CO
Dodge Brothers Sales and Service
High Point, N. C
DR Schwarze
Enterprise
South Main St
Gulf
Elliott Auto
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
GEO. W. Lowe, Inc. Cor. Commerce and
Willowbrook Streets
Essex
Detroit
Motor Service Company
South Wrenn Sts
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