Williams to Speak at Raleigh 19th
Carl Williams, cotton member of the federal farm board, will address a state wide meeting of cotton growers and business men in Raleigh on November 19. A B Blalock, general manager of the North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative association, says Williams will explain the cotton price situation and how better prices can be secured through cooperation with the farm board. The farm board has agreed to lend funds to state cooperatives to enable a 16 cent per pound advance on cotton delivered to the seasonal pool. NC cooperative has applied for its share and will mail checks for a 3 cent per pound extra once funds are available.
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Ralegh
Carl Williams
Federal Farm Board
A. B. Blalock
North Carolina Cotton Growers Cooperative Association
Williams
Raleigh
Farm Board
North Carolina Cooperative Body
Factory Fats and Oils Production For Three Months Ended September 30 1929
Factory production of fats and oils excluding refined oils for the three months to September 30 1929 totaled 1 193 128 931 pounds. Vegetable oils 534 913 482 pounds fish oils 45 864 815 pounds animal fats 517 313 247 pounds greases 95 037 287 pounds. Refined oils output included cottonseed coconut peanut corn soybeans and palm kernel totaling 278 ? For fats and oils the principal items were lard 412 922 498 pounds cottonseed oil 203 399 311 linseed oil 188 769 427 tallow 112 ? cocoanut oil 85 012 078 and corn oil 35 521 265.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Benjamin Franklin Named First US Postmaster General
Benjamin Franklin became the first Postmaster General of the United States appointed for the Colonies in 1775 and received a salary of $1,000 per year in this role.
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Benjamin Franklin
United States
Colonies
Virginia Debacle Triggers North Carolina Senate Speculation
Raleigh reports of Virginia election gains for the Democrats spark talk of potential NC candidates against Senator Simmons. The Anti-Simmons faction hints at resignations and bids from Justice Brogden and others, while Bailey weighs a run if public support demands it amid a split Simmons vs Anti-Simmons landscape.
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Old Dominion
Brogden
Senate
U. S. Senate
Simmons
W. P. Stacy
Josiah William Bailey
Virginia
North Carolina
Stacy
Baily
anti-Simmons
Smith
anti-Smith
Simmons strength in Craven faces potential opposition
Supporters of Simmons expect no strong challenger next June though fear exists of one or more opponents. They believe the Little War Horse from Craven can beat any field, while anti Simmons forces claim a candidate or candidates will defeat him, buoyed by the Virginia election results.
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Craven
Virginia
Corrections to a mislabeled photo and wording
The note lists four corrections for a photo: the dog is a setter not a pointer, the foreground figure has no trigger, the man on the log wears mismatched boots, and the word peasants should read pheasants. The scrambled word APPETITE is mentioned.
Boudoir Pajama Set Paired with Velvet Jacket Unveiled
The latest boudoir fashion features an eggshell satin pajama suit with full legs and a cowl collar, topped by a rose pink velvet jacket that nips the waist and fits like a panel on a wall.
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Milady
Pigskin Gloves Grow Popular In Sports Gear
Sports gloves feature assorted leathers as material choice. A pigskin gauntlet with fur lining and minimal back stitching stands out as a favored design among players and manufacturers.
Automobiles Drive South Africa Builders Toward New Roles
Automobile coach and wagon makers in South Africa are shifting to automobile body building as demand for motor vehicles grows, reshaping local industry and jobs.
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South Africa
Battle of Tippecanoe Fought 1811 in Indiana
In November 1811 William Henry Harrison led 800 Americans against 6000 warriors under White Moon and Winnemac near Battle Ground and Prophetstown. After two hours the Indians retreated and Harrison won. This victory helped propel him to command of western forces.
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Tippecanoe
Tippecanoe River
Indiana
William Henry Harrison
White Moon
Stone Eater
Winnemac
Harrison
Terre Haute
Battle Ground
Tecumseh
New Laboratory Under Construction at University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati is construction of an applied physiology laboratory for the college of medicine. The lab will study food contamination ventilation and protection of chemical and metal industry workers from occupational hazards.
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Cincinnati
College of Medicine
Universiy of
Unvaccinated persons barred from voting in Norway
A report states that Norway prohibits voting by individuals who are not vaccinated. Officials emphasize public health measures and compliance with vaccination requirements for electoral participation.
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Norway
Pollard Calls Virginia Victory A Warning To Partisan Religious Strife
Governor elect John Garland Pollard said his Virginia landslide victory in the state election serves as a warning to prevent renewed religious strife and to spare Democratic leaders who backed the party’s presidential nominee from punishment. He emphasized the vote reflected statewide approval of Democratic governance under Governor Byrd and noted no national issues were involved.
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Virginia
Richmond
John Garland Pollard
Polic
Smith
Alfred E. Smith
Raskob
John Jacob Raskob
Byrd
Oddie Objects To Limited Debate On Metals Schedule
In Washington on November 7 a Senate session limited debate to ten minutes per member on the Earthenware and China Schedule. Senator Oddie Republican of Nevada objected to the metals schedule, saying he would like to discuss manganese at length. Senator Harrison Democrat of Mississippi proposed limiting the metals schedules.
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Washington
Senate
Oddie
Repulican
Nevada
Finance Committee
Harrison
Democra Mississippi
Lions Strong On Soccer Despite Tough Debut Season
The Nittany Lions of Penn State face two losses and six draws in their first year of Eastern Intercollegiate soccer, reflecting a challenging inaugural campaign yet potential for growth.
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Nittany Lions
Pen State
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. It claims mineral salts boost organ function and waste elimination, leading to fat loss in three weeks. Benefits promised include more energy, clearer skin, brighter eyes, and a younger feeling.
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Hart Drug Co
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