Governor Ehringhaus Praises Farm Electrification and Erosion Plans
The governor spoke at a high school auditorium praising steps to improve farm life, including land taxes reform, erosion control, and electrification of farms. He stressed electrification as vital and highlighted erosion programs for the Deep River valley, urging North Carolina farmers to grow local crops and reduce imports. The talk painted a brighter outlook for farmers compared with a year ago.
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Overnor Ehringhaus
Governor Ehringhaus
Ehringhaus
North Carolina
W. J. McAnally
Boston Woman Prefers Monkeys as Pets
A Boston woman who has been married six times says she prefers monkeys to men as pets but cannot turn mon keys into men.
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Boston
Talking Books Service For Unmarried Blind Citizens
A program provides talking books to blind individuals who are not married, expanding access to literacy and media through tactile and audio formats. The initiative partners with local libraries and disability advocates to distribute devices and ensure training for usage.
Atlantic flyers seek Rome then Egypt after Irish coast hop
This year's first Atlantic travelers depart for Rome and touch down on the Irish coast. A playful note suggests they should next hop to Egypt before returning to Rome.
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Rome
Irish
Egypt
Slot Machine Rules Spark NY Misdemeanor Note
A New York rule makes owning renting or leasing a slot machine a misdemeanor. Across states it is generally a mistake to play one, reflecting broad caution against gambling devices.
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New York
States
Hen Rescued After Two Days in Duncan Oklahoma Well
A hen fell into a well in Duncan Oklahoma and floundered in deep water for two days before rescuers freed it. After the rescue the bird likely quacked its thanks.
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Duncan
Okla
Divorces Rise in Reno with Many Remarrying
In Reno divorces climb as many divorcees remarry. The piece notes a cynical view of highway solicitations and labels the city with a playful, if dark, pun on re wed naming. The tone blends social observation with a wry humor about roadside tensions and reinventing life after divorce.
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Reno
Nevada
Plea for Clemency for Luke Lea Jr in NC Bank Case
The Enterprise notes opposition to clemency for Luke Lea Jr who is jailed with his father in Raleigh for bank law violations. It compares his case to a judge who shielded his embezzling daughter, questions health grounds for mercy, and suggests Governor Ehringhaus must decide. The column shifts to a New York Welfare Council survey of Brooklyn girls showing disciplined youth, then to Lloyds insurers betting on Roosevelt’s health as critical to US recovery.
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North Carolina
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Lmke Lea
Raleigh
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Harwood
N. C
Lea, Jr
State Penitentiary
Young Lea
New York Welfare Council
Brooklyn
Lloyds
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Roosevelt
White House
Hollywood Jousting Eatery Sparks Poet Jewell Schuman
In Hollywood Boulevard a restaurant named for jousting hosts Jewell Schuman a Texas Panhandle native. She writes sonnets amid busy service, declines film stardom for a kitchen audience, and recalls meeting a Mr O O Metntar. The piece notes upscale movie store raiders and mentions the Purple Gang in a wary city scene.
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Jewell
Texas Panhandle
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Hollywood
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Mr. O. O. Metntar
Purple Gang
Fourth Estate Targets Alibis In Athens Lodge Move
Athens Banner-Herald reports a fraternal group plans to invite reporters to lodge meetings and publish attendees. The tactic aims to boost turnout, with wives reportedly approving the idea, though it raises concerns about rights and privacy.
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Athens
Athens Banner-Herald
Banner-Herald
Dual Executions Highlight North Carolina Capital Punishment Debate
Wilmington Morning Star notes two white men executed in one night, a Bulgarian bandit and a sheriff's brother, marking the first twin electrocutions since 1925. The paper questions capital punishment yet concedes law requires it, calling the killings despicable but implying executions unlikely to deter further violence.
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Wilmington Morning Star
North Carolina
Western Carolina
We Who Assault Youth Condemn Ourselves
Bruce Catton discusses how the portrayal of modern youth as irreverent and disobedient by megasines and lectures may reflect adults' bias. He notes the home and parents are undervalued as supportive roles while introducing the Research Bureau's perspective.
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Bruce Catton
Research Bureau of the
Need Better Equipment More Resourcefulness
The article argues for better police equipment and greater ingenuity to combat criminals wielding modern machine guns. It urges officers and sheriffs to be skilled, trained, and responsible citizens capable of protecting life and property amid rising criminal violence.
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Newton
Navy Wins The Navy Wins The Navy Wins
A bemused court case unfolds as a former soldier, urged by his wife who admires the navy, concedes that the sea forces won the war. The magistrate suspends charges embracing unwritten law that the wife must have the last word.
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Wilmington Morning Star
Navy
Hubby
Betrothal Note Prompts Witty Refrain on Wealth
A brief item plays on marriage and money with a mock couplet about sin's wages and living costs. The quip questions which partner brings fortune, hinting at a lighthearted betrothal context.
The Love of Evil and the Drive for Wealth
A reflective line discusses how greed and the love of power spur a quest for money, framing wealth as a motive rooted in moral conflict and temptation.
Agnostic voice cited as declaring knowledge limits
A man who cannot know everything asserts he knows nothing, framing atheoretical stance. The quote explores epistemology and humility in belief.
Objections to Pay Equity and Donkey Baseball Quip
A quirky column cites opposition to equal pay for women teachers unless two share one salary, asks what a poor umpire would do in donkey baseball if many kicks occur, and includes a flirtatious remark from Mrs. Businessman to her husband.
Untitled remark on a girl's age and honesty
A speaker highlights the idea that when a girl claims to be sixteen and never kissed, one should assess the truthfulness by visual judgment rather than accepting the claim at face value. The remark reflects a casual but sharp commentary on credibility.
Chauffeur Harry Ven Suren Returns to New York Ties
A New Yorker named Harry Ven Suren, once driving for Eddie Cantor, has roots in the area. He previously served Tommy Manville and his bride, and also chauffeured another New York actor, possibly George Jesse, noted for strong cigars.
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Hegira
Harry Ven Suren
Eddie Cantor
Tommy Manville
New York
George Jesse
Photographer's tribute swathed in crepe for Lilyan Tashman widow
On a Hollywood boulevard, two days after Lilyan Tashman's death, her photographer husband unveiled a life size enlargement of the actress. The display was draped in crepe to mark the somber tribute.
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Hollywood
Lilyan Tashman
Twilight View of Los Angeles from Sunset Boulevard
A twilight panorama along Sunset Boulevard presents a luminous Los Angeles scene. The text evokes a Parisian Paris Montmartre ambiance with porcelain glow and firefly lights, hinting at casual dining al fresco at Cafe Coo-Coo and a relaxed stroll among the buttes.
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Los Angeles
Sunset Boulevard
Paris
Montmartre
Cafe Coo-Coo
Buttes
Celebrity sightings fill a modest café while Garbo avoids fans
The piece notes John Emerson Anita Leese Frank Morgan and Walter Donaldson seen in a quiet venue. It mentions a new breed of celebrity gawkers called feelers who touch sleeves to gauge closeness. Garbo dislikes such contact and keeps moving frequently.
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Aenack
John Emerson
Anita Leese
Frank Morgan
Walter Donaldson
Garbo
Doris Duke Seen Incognito Among Hollywood Sets
The heiress Doris Duke is reported seen in the sun and in disguise across multiple movie lots. Visitors claim to recognize her but she remains incognito, prompting jokes about elaborate disguises and dramatic entrances.
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Doris Duke
Doris
Hollywood
Wandering years seek weatherwise images for travel mood
A 1934 McNaught Syndicate piece laments hotel walls and distant longing. It notes travelers and countryfolk scouring the web for bright pictures to ease homesickness, while images and decor often fail to satisfy.
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McNaught
New Zealand Seawood Canning Nears Market Release
After extensive trials the canning of seaweed is perfected in New Zealand and will soon hit stores. It can be fried with bacon for breakfast or set in a mould like blanc mange for serving.
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New Zealand
Modern Etiquette Q and A on Social Conduct
A guide discusses proper conduct for women and hosts. It advises a girl to wait for her escort to alight first to receive assistance, and for a hostess to remain in the room if guests are present unless a servant is unavailable when a daughter or friend may fetch necessities. It also notes that sallow complexions should avoid apple green and yellow.
Look and Learn Look and Learn by A A Gordon
A quiz page presents answers: 1 160000 born and 100000 die daily in round figures. 3 James Buchanan preceded Lincoln as President. 8 West Quoddy Head near Eastport Maine is easternmost point. 4 Violet is linked to modesty. 6 Feline is the adjective for a cat.
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Lincoln
U. S
United States
James Buchanan
West Quoddy Head
East Meport
Violet
Feline
Daily Lessons In English: Responsive Word Study
W L Gordon presents a vocabulary note on the word responsive meaning ready or inclined to answer. The column covers pronunciation notes usage and guidance to increase vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
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W. L. Gordon
How Can I Whiten Stone Walks and Bake Openable Shortcake
A reader asks how to whiten stone and concrete walks with a mixture of water lime and salt rubbed with a brush. Another query covers making a shortcake that opens easily by layering dough with butter then baking. A third asks about dyeing a straw hat red using Brazil wood lye and potash.
Canned Goods Prompt Appetite for More
A fragment hints that trying canned foods may lead to increased demand and repeated requests. The line suggests that once tasted, people want more and seek variety in preservation methods. No further context or names are provided.
Educator and Miscellany Clues in Puzzle Style List
A fragmented OCR puzzle like list presents words and phrases linking to education, sports, travel, law, and daily life. The entries mix names, places, objects, and actions with odd spellings and partial terms, suggesting a crossword style or clue collection from a historical page.
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