Notable Victory for Prohibition Cause Shapes 1932 Debate
An editorial argues the Hoover era prohibition commission rejected repeal of the eighteenth amendment and doubts the feasibility of federal enforcement across sovereignty sparking a broader national moral debate. It weighs political shifts, regional divides, and the question of nations choosing prohibition by force if needed.
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Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Book Week and the Child as Critic Across a Nation
A 1919 National Book Week overview explains its aim to deepen children's reading by engaging parents and teachers, urging wholesome fiction over mere textbooks, and encouraging children to become thoughtful critics through exposure to quality literature.
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United States
John Ruskin
Masterly Strategy In Advance Of 1932
The article analyzes Democratic leaders' armistice with violent politics after election gains. It notes some stalwarts dislike delaying action while others view the pause as patriotic, strengthening the party for the 1932 national struggle and awaiting a favorable moment to push its program.
Democrats vow to avoid blocking tactics on legislation
The passage argues Democrats will not exploit power to halt needed laws. It suggests the party’s leadership could threaten Republican control and warns that delaying essential measures would offend voters seeking normal business conditions.
Carolinas Promoted as Ideal Live and Prosper Hub
Duke Power pushes the Piedmont Carolinas as a favorable home for industry and growth. An advertisement in The Saturday Evening Post touts lower production costs, abundant raw materials, and a ready market, urging manufacturers to consider goods like machinery, apparel, meat, canned foods, and more.
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Duke Power Company
Carolinas
States
Duke
Saturday Evening Post
Post
Caroline ‘Carolina
Piedmont Carolinas
Lucerne Charm and Quiet Pools Along the Lakefront
A reflective tour of Lucerne portrays a city where leisure rules by the lake. Travelers observe boats, dogs, and crowds, then explore shops offering Swiss watches, embroidery, and wood carving. English signs and American pricing greet visitors amid the tranquil Swiss atmosphere.
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Licerne
Switzerland
Johnson
Western
Europe
Lake Front
Belgium
Lucerne
Milady
Lucerne Lions and Bridges Draw Visitors to Lake City
The Lucerne monument to the fidelity and bravery of Swiss guards near the Tuileries is carved in rock beneath a 150 foot rock with a 28 foot lion. The city offers ancient wooden bridges, scenic grotto, benches by the railings, daily concerts, sacred recitals, and lakeside leisure for visitors.
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Lucerne
Louis XVI
Tuileries
Paris
Thirwaldsen
Central Station
Munich
Kurssal
Seagrove notices and personal musings in a freeform column
A reader responds about publishing poetry on the page while noting no poems have appeared. The piece includes sharp asides on fashion, animal cruelty, National Book Week, a Greensboro concert by Roland Hayes, social dynamics after smoking Spuds, and a list of humorous personal confessions and musings from a Winston-Salem writer.
North Carolina Moves 1931 License Plates Sale
The North Carolina license division prepares for the December 15 sale of 1931 plates. About 1,000,000 plates already made, with 42 branch offices to distribute. Plates feature yellow numerals on black, class indicated by a numbered square, prices ranging from 12.50 to 40 dollars, and 470,000 ecards prepared for car owners for mail or in-person purchase.
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North Carolina
U. S. Post Office
Revenue Building
Raleigh
Honorary Chemistry Frat Pledges Eight State College Men
Gamma Sigma Epsilon the national honorary chemical fraternity at North Carolina State College today announces the pledging of eight students. Pledged are W. L. Belvin Raleigh C Nene Gross Bramwell W Va H D Crofts Asheboro F L Greene Raleigh C M Sprinkle Mt Airy H D Matheson Jackson Springs Leroy Clark Winston Salem and W K Cathey Waynesville Membership is a coveted honor among chemical engineering students with eligibility limited to engineers distinguished in scholarship and leadership.
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Raleigh
Gamma Sigma Epsilon
North Carolina State College
W. L. Belvin
C. Nene Gross
Bramwell
W. Va
H. D. Crofts
Asheboro
F. L. Greene
C. M. Sprinkle
Mt. Airy
H. D. Matheson
Jackson Springs
Leroy Clark
Winston- Salem
W. K
Lower House Rents in Bedlington Plan
London reports a council project, a house built for working class tenants by Bedlington Northumberland, will be let at 1.36 dollars weekly plus taxes.
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London
Bedlington
Northumberland
North Carolina Conference Meets in Henderson
The North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South meets November 19 to 24 in Henderson for the 94th session. Officers include Bishop Edwin D. Mouton at the helm and Rev. T. M. Grant as secretary with several assistants. Official visitors from several cities attend to appeal for church wide causes and benevolences. The conference serves about 150 000 members and outlines new boards on benevolences and spiritual life.
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Henderson
North Carolina
Bible Society Board
Hospital Board
Board of Lay Activities
Commission On Benevolences
Commission On
Commission
General Conferences
General Commission On
Edwin D. Mouton
T. M. Grant
W. H. Brown
E. L. Hillman
Rufus Bradley
A. J. Hobbs, Jr
R. M. Price
R. A. Brown
Raleigh
W. P. Few
Duke University
M. T. Turner
Richmond
F. N. Parker
Atlanta
Methodist
Diamond Jubilee
C. E. Goddard
Nashville
Tenn
Board of Missions
J. C. Guilds
Columbia
S. C
Gratitude For Support At State Congress Of Parents And Teachers
Mrs Murray expresses thanks for publicity and venue support from Wesley Memorial Church and the High Point community groups. She credits the North Carolina Safety Convention events, officials, exhibitors, and volunteers for a successful twelfth annual NC Congress of Parents and Teachers in High Point.
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Moore
Barber-Hall
Sykes Florists
Mayor York
L. R. Johnston
T. Wingate Andrews
R. L. Brinson
High Point
Parent-Teacher Council
The
N. C. Congress of Parents and Teachers
Southern Furniture Exposition
Ann Albright
North Carolina
Themerican Theatre
Muir
Max Gardner
York
Major Allen
Industrial Commission of
Hog Lard Suggested as Medicine for Cow Ailments
Raleigh NC November 15 The head of North Carolina State College animal husbandry says common hog lard can treat certain cattle ailments and save farmers money. He notes lard sold in one pound containers costs 15 to 25 cents, far less than patented remedies at 80 cents to 1.25 per pound, and many dairymen already have lard at home.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
R. H. Ruffner
N. C. State College
Ruffner
Safety convention tale highlights High Point choice
A Wilmington resident and his wife arrived at the railway station at three a m and were greeted warmly by the local policeman. The anecdote notes North Carolina as the third state to host a safety convention, with High Point chosen as the inaugural center for its diverse manufacturing representation.
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Wilmington
High Point
North Carolina
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J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Ee H. A. Cecil
Geo. F. Edwards
Co. M. Waynick
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National
Frost, Landis and Kohn
Brunswick Building
Park Avenue
New York
People’s Gas
Michigan Boulevard
Carolina
Charles Haddon Nabers
Seagrove
Annie
Horatio Alger
Tom Swift
Willie the Weaver
Zane Grey
Roland Hayes
Greensboro
Mr. Hayes
God
Winston-Salemite
Oslo
Norway
Forrest H. Murray
Jamestown
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