Kiwanis Luncheon Features John C Abels On Ceylon History
John C Abels president of Colonial Life Insurance spoke to the High Point Kiwanis at the Country Club about Ceylon in the Indian Ocean. He described ancient irrigation dams eight story structures and Adams Peak 8000 feet high. The talk covered warfare history and colonial influences with Colombo noted as a cosmopolitan capital.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
John CC. Abels
Colonial Life Insurance Company
Ceylon
Indian Ocean
Mr Abels
Mr. Abels
Africa
Abels
Colombo
Adams Peak
C. Ll. Amos
L. Davis
T. J. Gold
L. L. Stookey
Harold Long
Increased Volume of Business Reported in Richmond District
Richmond monthly summary notes higher business activity in the fifth federal reserve district for April and mid May 1929. Banks expanded loans to agricultural and commercial borrowers, while stock and bond lending declined. Debits to individuals were slightly below early 1929 levels but near last year’s high.
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Banks
Fifth Federal Reserve District
Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Federal Reserve District
Reserve Bank
Bad Breath Through History and Home Remedies
Ancient poets noted halitosis and remedies such as milk and parsley. Halitosis arises from multiple causes including dental infections and nasal throat issues. Proper treatment includes removing the source, gargles, nasal washes, and physician evaluation before relying on masking flavors.
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Martial
Catullus
Aoman
Airplane Junk Yard Opens From Crash Wreckage
In Los Angeles four years after a crash Arrigo Balboui started buying damaged planes from terrified owners. He turned the wrecks into a landmark operation selling parts or whole aircraft. Balboui tests repaired planes himself at a nearby airport, claiming the venture is the first of its kind in the United States.
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Main Street
Washington
Los Angeles
Arrigo Balboui
Yard
United States
Bolboni
Drying tips with electric fans
Use an electric fan to dry out a wet refrigerator after washing it and to speed up laundry drying. Fans provide ventilation and quick moisture removal, offering a practical aid when time is short.
Huge rattlesnake on display in city window casket
A five foot six inch rattlesnake killed near Florence South Carolina in 1925 is on display in a casket made by the Carolina Casket Co in the Rose Furniture Co window on English Street Embalmed by T L Smith of Liberty N C and in remarkable preservation.
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Carolina Casket Company
Windo
Rose Furniture Company
English Street
Florence
Florence County
Carolina
T. L. Smith
Liberty
N. CC
Tape guides for front sewn on girls’ skirts and bloomers
The article recommends sewing a small tape in the middle of the front of fronting garments for girls. A loop of tape on the garment allows easy hanging for laundering and helps children put items on correctly at a glance.
North Carolina State College Prepares For Commencement Events
Raleigh May 31 Examinations completed Clear for alumni trustee and commencement activities at North Carolina State College Sunday evening sermon by Rev Henry Harris Covington Norfolk VA Monday trustees meet at D H Hill library Governor Gardner expected alumni luncheon at dining hall 1 pm 3:30 pm alumni gathering 7 pm alumni smoker 8:30 pm honors Pullen hall Tuesday commencement address by Dr Arthur M Greene Jr dean Princeton and degree conferrals at Pullen hall
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Raleigh
North Carolina State College
Henry Harris Covington
St. Paul’s Church
Norfolk
D. H. Hill Library
Clarence Poe
Gardner
College Y. M. C. A
E. C. Brooks
John L. Becton
Wilmington
Pullen Hall
Arthur M. Greene, Jr
School of Engineering
Princeton University
Motion Picture Industry In Britain Ties Up 50 Million
A total capital of almost 50 million dollars was involved in Great Britain's motion picture industry during 1928, highlighting the scale of investment and growth in the early sound era.
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Great Britain
Water-Cress Soup Delicacy With Creamy Base
Water-cress soup is described as delicious and pretty. It uses chicken broth, thickening, and cream or milk, with chopped water cress added five minutes before serving.
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John C. Abels
MEE
Aiwanis Club
Island
Orpheu Family Theatre
Clara Bow
Jack Goldie
AL Abbott
the Croonaders
New York
Wildard
Syevia
Robert Ames
Workingman
Star Brand Scout Shoes
East Washington Street
Greece
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the Americas Medical Association
Hygeta, the Health Magazine
Tammany Halls
Tammany Hall
John K. Curry
Tammany
Center
Thomas Farley
Marshall Ingram
Curry
Alfred EB. Smith
George W. Olvany
Rolboni
Randall
Lucky Tiger
Armand
Eutus
Ree Breskag
Pierrie
Ken
May Nari
THE
California Mail
Rialto News
Reckoning
West End
Phantom Fiver
AL Wilson
Vitaphone
Summer
Glorious Mater
London
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