Floridan reveals new cotton weevil destruction method
Gainesville Fla November 13 Dr William Newell plant commissioner for the state plant board and head of the Florida University experiment station announced a method to destroy the cotton boll weevil by removing all squares from plants when most weevils are out of winter quarters and applying calcium arsenate or lead arsenate with a dusting machine Fields treated so far yielded nearly full cotton production George D Smith entomologist under the plant board helped develop the approach claimed to save millions for southern farmers
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Gainesville
Fla
Florida
William Newell
State Plant Board
University of Florida Experiment Station
S eraLnoppan
Oea
Motton
George D. Smith
Mrs Flora Campbell Dies After Illness at Westview
After two weeks with typhoid fever, Mrs Flora Jane E Campbell 47 died at her Westview home. Survived by six sons Floyd G D L A Gemuel and Hirl Campbell of High Point and H P Campbell of Memphis and four daughters Ollie Lee Harris Mabel Dean Mamie and Linnie Campbell. Body to be taken by train to Barber Junction for funeral and Rocky River Church burial in Rowan County.
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Flora Jane E. Campbell
Westview
Campbell
Floyd
G. D
L. A
Gemuel and
Hirl Campbell
High Point
H. P. Campbellfi
Memphis
Tenn
Ollie Lee Harris
Lexington
Mabel Dean
Barber Junction
Mamie
Linnie Campbell
Rocky River Church
Rowan County
Romeo and Juliet Presented by Devereux Players Tonight
High Point audiences may view the Shakespearean drama at 8:00 p.m. in the South Main street graded school auditorium. The Devereux Players, renowned company, deliver the famed romance and tragedy tonight with acclaimed artistry.
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South Main Street
Devereux Players
High Point
Burial of Gordon boy at Sandy Ridge
Jacob Alfred Gordon seven died suddenly Friday night at 6 oclock. He was buried Sunday morning at 11 oclock in the Sandy Ridge Methodist Protestant church cemetery. Services were by Rev Wesley Willard. Pallbearers were Clifton James Gordon and Clarence Bolling.
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Jacob Alfred Gordon
A. L. Gordon
Sandy Ridge Methodist Protestant Church
Wesley Williard
Clifton
James Gordon
Clarence Bolling
Cave Man Way of Life Endures Among Hilvaros Tribe
Boston November 13. A scholarly report from Prof. A F Wallis of Baltimore describes a severe shortage of women among the Hilvaros of eastern Ecuador. He notes that warriors abduct rivals wives by ambush and kill the husband, a practice the tribe deems legitimate.
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Boston
Dmasc
Ecuador
A. F. Wallis
Baltimore
Plans Formed For Opening Of Winston-Salem Highway
A High Point chamber committee led by J Elwood Cox will meet tomorrow with Winston Salem chamber officials to finalize plans for the formal opening of a new hard surface road. A large celebration with a barbecue and speeches is anticipated as traffic is to be rerouted on the completed route.
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Winston-Salem
Chamber of Commerce
Twin City
High Point
J. Elwood Cox
D. Ty. Burras
J.J. Parriss
Mendenhall
John Peacosk
Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Gilmer
FE. T. Mickey
J. B. Whittington
Col
W. A. Blair
J. K. Norfleet, Jr
Hearing Ordered On Express Routing In North Carolina
Senator Overman informs High Point chamber of commerce that the Interstate Commerce Commission will hear the express routing question in North Carolina. Both sides will be heard and a decision will follow after argument under the commission's rules.
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North Carolina
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Lee S. Overman
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Senator Overman
Earthquake Tol 8 Strikes Chile Coast Landslide Relief
A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 8 hits the Chilean coast causing sections to suffer damage with relief work beginning promptly. Authorities assess aftershocks and coordinate aid as communities brace for further impacts.
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Chilean
Raleigh and Chilean quake toll dominate early November news
Reports from Santiago detail a 1000 plus death toll and millions in damage after a massive earthquake and tsunamis along Chile's 1460 mile coast. In Raleigh, speculation grows over a forthcoming book about President Wilson by former Navy secretary Daniels, while court actions in the tax cases and a church conference draw local attention.
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Chile
Vallenar
Equibo
Antofagasta
Atacama
Coquinba
High Point Builder's Tribute to Local Leader Mendenhall
High Point residents honor State Senator Geo Mendenhall after a 70 vote margin in a township that has leaned Republican for 12 years. Born in Guilford County, he graduated from Guilford College in 1895 and served as a school principal before his North Carolina General Assembly career.
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J. Worth Bacon
QO. Hy. Mendenhall
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Guiford
America
Lexington
Mendenhall
Guilford College
Queen Dolis Up For Mrs Mebane Visit To Roumania
New York November 12 Queen Marie of Roumania donned coronation robes and royal crown for two American visitors, Mrs B F Mebane of Spray North Carolina and Mrs Kembla White of Mount W Va. The queen wore robes made for a coronation when told the two Americans could not stay for the ceremony. Princess Elizabeth attended in court dress.
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New York
Noyv
Queen Marie
Rouman
B. Fran
Mebane
Kémbla White
Mount
France
Albert Bowden of Chapel Hill Dies at 80
News from High Point reports the death of Albert Bowden at his home in Chapel Hill. A Confederate veteran and Methodist church member, he was 80 and had suffered a year of ill health after a paralytic stroke. He was a successful farmer known to University of North Carolina students. Funeral details were unavailable. Euon Bowden travels to Chapel Hill for the service.
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High Point
Albert Bowden
Chapel Hill
Bunn Bowden
Bowden
Methodist Church
University of North Carolina
Euon Bowden
Ask Railroad Officials to Furnish Better Freight Facilities in City
Fred N. Tate, president of the High Point chamber of commerce, urged Southern Railway vice president Henry W. Miller to expand freight facilities at the local station. Tate warned that twenty year old facilities are outgrown and inadequate for current shipments, with limited carload capacity and unloading space.
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Fred N. Tate
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Henry W. Miller
Southern Railway System
Tate
Chamber of Commerce
Tate Tod
Miller
Red Cross Roll Call Aims To Meet High Point Quota
High Point workers canvassed city locations urging donations as the Red Cross drives to meet the 62000 dollar quota. Ex servicemen led by example, buying and pinning the emblem. Miss Lottie Barber and Miss Vivian Matson coordinate industrial plant and women’s group canvassing. Pastors urged congregations to contribute.
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Red Cross
High Point
Southern Railway
American Legion
Lottie Barber
Vivian Matson
High Point To Continue In Piedmont League Baseball
High Point remains in the Piedmont league of professional baseball as directors discuss next season. The club has not decided on a new park, secured options on property north of town, and seeks NC Public Service to extend its car line, urging stock subscriptions to fund the extension.
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High Point
Board of Guarantors
North Carolina Public Service Company
Hole
Public Service Company
Four Die In Hotel Fire In Armory Mississippi
Four persons were burned to death in a fire that destroyed the T. P. A. hotel in Armory Mississippi early today.
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Armory
Miss
Armistice Day Observed by Andrew Jackson Post
Armistice Day ceremonies honor World War I veterans with a parade from isi'm street school grounds to South Main street school auditorium. J Parker of Charlotte spoke to about 200 citizens on democracy and national unity, followed by Red Cross Roll Call appeals and remarks by Dr. Mann.
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Andrew Jackson Post
Amercan Legion
Isi
M Street
South Main Street
Jori Ae Parker
Cheriotte E
Madbid Ata
Parker
Pik
Ommander
Andrew "Jackson Post
John J
Parkas
Mann
Arvins Owsley
The
American Legion
H.N. Bowie
Rt.’ May
America
Engand
France
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