Slash pine May Revive Naval Stores Industry in North Carolina
Enterprise reports F. H. Claridge of the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development says slash pine may spread beyond its known range, offering a potential large scale revival of naval stores. Seed samples from Pender County suggest the pine could be suitable, with experiments underway to map suitable areas and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle McKay
Pender County
North Carolina
Claridge
Conservation Department
Claridze
Davidson County Superior Court Jurors Drawn for Two-Week Term
Lexington based report lists first and second week jurors drawn for Davidson county superior court convening November 18 with Judge Walter E. Moore presiding. Names include Sanford R. Smith from Wallburg and J. G. Coggins of Tucker Town among many citizens from Winston-Salem to Thomasville and Linwood.
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Superior Court
Moore
Lexington
Davidson County Superior Court
Walter E. Moore
Sylva
Board of County Commissioners
Sanford R. Smith
Wallburg
W. H. Motsinger
Winston-Salem
J. B. Cook
Handy
Daniel C. Nifong
John Eller
Linwood
W. A. Lopp
B. H. Newsome
Southmont
O. L. Gallimore
Othell Kearns
Denton
C. L. Bean
High Rock
Co. L. Fr
R. E. Sowers
Chas. Fritts
J. Roy Robbins
Thomasville
H. Co. Vestal
J. W. Bowers
Loten Stout
D. Jd. Wrienkt
S. F. Riley
C. M. Veach
N. H. Swicegood
Clarence F. Moore
High Point
J. G. Coggins
Tuckertown
Julius ©. Craver
Welcome
C. C. Fitzgerald
J. A. Clodfelter
J. D. Lockabill
D. M. Sexton
L. A. Newsome
C. V. Myers
J. L. Phelps
Clemmons
Benjamin Harrison
A. R. Everhart
J. C. Surratt
Erlanger
W. C. Pickett
L. G. Smith
Belvin B. Beck
Piano notes versus tones: 88 keys, 11 000 distinguishable
The modern piano has 88 keys but researchers report that humans can distinguish about 11 000 different pitches. This suggests a vast perceptual range beyond the instrument’s standard notes.
Deer Invades Roanes Farm Kills Sheep
A deer entered the farm of Rev. H. L. Carr near Roanes Virginia and killed a sheep. The incident occurred in a rural setting and was quickly noted by locals. No injuries to humans were reported.
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H. L. Carr
Roanes
Teethina Promises Relief for Teething Pains
Teething pains eased by Teethina described as a blessing for anxious mothers. Claimed to relieve colic gas constipation colds indigestion and diarrhea while cleansing the stomach and acting as an intestinal antiseptic. Advertises free sample and Dr Moffett's Baby Book from CC J Moffett Co Columbus Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Moffett
CC. J. Moffett Co
Columbus, Ga
North Carolina teachers rise modestly amid school consolidations
State School Facts shows 24 381 teachers in 1928 29 for North Carolina public schools, up 155 from 1927 28. White schools employed 18 201 teachers and 6 180 taught in colored schools, with rural white teachers declining due to consolidation of rural high schools reducing one teacher counts.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Acccord
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Contracts Made for Enlargements at Davidson Schools
Davidson county board of education awarded about 24000 in enlargement contracts for Reeds Pilot Wallburg and Midway consolidated schools. Wallburg auditorium goes to John D Brown for 9995, Pilot classrooms to J K Branson for 5697 50, Reeds classrooms to Brown for 2975, Midway rooms to Hobart P Leonard for 2725, heating by Acme Plumbing for 2375. Completion aimed within 1930 pending consolidation decisions in Conrad Hill Silver Hill Emmons townships.
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Yexington
County Board of Education
Reeds
Pilot
Wallburg
Midway Consolidated
John D. Brown
Salisbury
J. K. Branson
Pilot School
Mr. Brown
Hobart P. Leonard
Midway
Midway School
Acme Plumbing Company
Lexington
Board of Education
Conrad Hill
Silver Hill
Emmons
Davidson County
Hi Y and Girl Reserves In World Fellowship Program
A joint World Fellowship Week program was held at High Point High School by Senior Hi Y Club members and senior girl reserves. Edgar Allen opened, Rose Askew read scripture, the assembly led the Lord’s Prayer, and Girl Reserves performed Follow the Dream. Genevieve Sheetz spoke on Girl Reserves of other countries, and a talk on Hi Y Boys of other countries followed, with the Hi Y song and a prayer talk by Rev. R. I. Farmer of the First M. P. Church.
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High Point High School
Edgar Allen
Rose Askew
Genevieve Sheetz
Coutries
R. I. Farmer
M. P. Church
Local Women Golfers Invited To Raleigh Tourney
Local women golfers are invited to the Raleigh Carolina Country Club for a women’s invitation tourney Friday. A field of local players will compete for prizes, with entries to be sent to Andy Merrilees, the club pro. Play starts at 1 with lunch at 12 30 and a niblick contest as a special event.
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Carolina Country Club
Raleigh
Andy Merrilees
Survey finds 100000 white families in cotton areas near poverty
A U S Department of Agriculture study of Gwinnett County Georgia and surrounding Piedmont regions reports about 100000 white farm families on small cotton farms face severe hardship. Most rely on one mule, rent land, and live in 2 to 3 room houses with kerosene light while incomes average 810 dollars per family per year.
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Washington
Piedmont
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Buréau of Agricultural Economies
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Gwinnet County
Red Cross Nurses Enrollment to Aid National Preparedness
As a measure of preparedness against disasters and epidemics, the American Red Cross maintains a nationwide enrollment of nurses in Washington. The program ensures rapid mobilization of trained volunteers across the country in times of war or calamity.
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American Red Cross
Washington
Adlerika Ad Claims Glycerin Mix Eases Gas Pressure
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a remedy combining glycerin buckthorn barb and saline to relieve upper and lower bowel gas after meals. It promises quick relief from gas pressure, tiredness, headaches, and constipation with a single spoonful and lists Eckerd's Drug Store as a seller.
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Eckerd
Adv
Famous Medicine IROGEN Wins Public Approval In State
Community interest soars as IROGEN from a famous New York physician gains traction. Testimonials claim renewed appetite weight gain and stomach relief, with letters from users nationwide. Sold in liquid and tablet forms through local druggists and stores including Ingram's Mann Eckerd Cecil Cham R. Thomas.
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New York Hospital
D. M. Mooney
N. Church St
Salisbury
N. C
Trogen
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