North Carolina Furniture Industry Shows Large Gain
North Carolina's furniture industry increased output by over 8 million dollars in 1935 versus 1933. Census figures show 1933 production at 26.6 million and 1935 at 34.7 million, with High Point emerging as a principal market since 1920. The industry dates to 18th and 19th century handwork and rapid 1914–1919 growth.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
U. S. Bureau of the Census
N. C. Department of Conservation and Development
Census of Manufactures
South
Murry- Town
Zebulon
Four-Dollar Murder Trial Opens in Goldsboro
In Goldsboro on May 27 Solicitor C C Canmanday prepared to call Milford Exam 41 and Bart Sasser 35 to trial on charges of killing Jim Williams 60 year old Negro basketmaker found weighted at the bottom of Little River. A special venire likely for jury selection. Williams disappeared months ago. Exum and Sasser claim robbery was motive and netted only $4.
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Williams
Little River
Paul C. Garrison
Exum
Sasser
Retailers Attend Semiannual Shows Across the Nation
Over a million dollars in value is showcased as semiannual shows occur in January and July. Retailers from across the country attend these exhibitions to view products and network with suppliers.
Suit Filed Over Foreclosed Roland Park Property
The New York Life Insurance Company filed in Guilford Superior Court against S. P. Chandler and wife of High Point to regain a house and lot on Roland Park after foreclosure. The property is valued with a $60 monthly rental, and the plaintiff seeks possession from April 12, 1937, back rent, and the appointment of a receiver. A hearing was set for 10 a.m. May 31.
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Greensboro
New York Life Insurance Company Today
Guilford Superior Court
S. P. Chandler
High Point
Roland Park
New York and New Orleans Cotton Futures Close Steady
Cotton futures in New York and New Orleans closed steady with modest gains. July and other contracts moved within narrow ranges while spot middling prices held around 13.27. Trading activity appeared subdued across both markets on May 27.
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New York
New Orleans
Masterson Firm Suspended from New York Curb Exchange
The New York Curb Exchange suspended Frank C. Masterson & Co. from membership after announcing they could not meet obligations.
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FIM
New York
New York Curb Exchange
Frank C. Masterson & Co
Mounting Taxes Recovery Threat and Economic Concerns
Warnings about mounting taxation labor unrest and unbalanced budgets threaten postwar recovery were voiced at the American Iron and Steel Institute annual meeting. Eugene G Grace and George O May condemned government expenditures and tax injustice while Copenhagen reports note Arctic explorer Gottfried Hansen death. Roald Amundsen era references appear.
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New York
American Iron and Steel Institute
Eugene G. Grace
Copenhagen
Denmark
Gottfried Hansen
Roald Amundsen
Greenland
George O. May
Comforting Relief For Women At The Time They Need It Most
An advertisement touts the BC remedy for relief during the monthly period with headaches backaches and neuralgic pain. It claims quick action with non opium ingredients and offers 0c 25c sizes or by the dose at fountains.
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Under
Main
Chandler
Eer
Seeer
Tee
Esseas
Kenaeesues
Babeebaseenee
Eater Tenet
Chicago
Adams
Alaska
At&t
Arm Il
T & SF
Aviat Corp
Baldwin
Burr
Curtiss Wright
del Lack
Doug Airc
Dupont
Eastman
Goodrich
Goodyear
Graham Paige
Nick Can
Intel
Johns Man
Kennecott
Grace
Libby
Ligg & Myers
Loews
Lorillard
Louis & Nash St's
Mack Truck McCrory Stores
McK & Rob
Mo KT
Mont Ward Sis
Mur Corp
Nash Kel
Nati Biscuit
North Am Nor Pac
Ohio
Otis Elev
Ste- Pac
Ee- Packard
Penney
Penn
Phil Pet
Pullman
Shell
Enee
Sta Brands Ltd
Calsese Ltd
Sta
Stewart Warn
Studebaker Swift E
Tex Corp
Tex Gulf Prod
Tex Gulf Sul Timken
Ax Trans & West Alr
UN Pacos
Unit Corp
U & Pipe
U S&s
U & Smelt & Ref
West Mary Western Union West
Mfg
Wilson Woolworth
T & cc
Young
G & T Stock
Monty Foley Jay
Fied
Kelvin Home
Nash Cars
Kelvinator
Kelvinator Ironers
Kelvin
Cut Rate Furniture Company
East Green Phone
Quis
Sally Toys
Waikiki
S. Main ST
Penneys Ash
Summer
Sonny
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