Record October rainfall sets state mark in 7.33 inches
North Carolina posted a record October rainfall of 7.33 inches statewide as Lee A. Denson of the U S Weather Bureau reported in his October weather summary. The month featured major floods on the Neuse and Cape Fear rivers, with Crops damaged but early warning saved about 350000 dollars in property.
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Raleigh
Navy
North Carolina
Lee A. Denson
United States Weather Bureau
Cape Fear
Neuse
Smithfield
Tar
Chadbourn
Southport
Lumberton
Mount Mitchell
Beaufort
Moncure
Nashville
Republican Chief and His Hostess Daughter
Johnson and W. C. Austin of Gastonia. Skyland Building Corporation of Asheville to own real estate and buildings for commercial and mercantile use. Authorized capital stock 25000 preferred and 2000 common. Subscribed stock 250 preferred and 30 common by J. M. Geary, K. S. Clark and Dorothy V. Hart of Asheville.
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Skyland Building Corporation of
Asheville
J. M. Geary
K. S. Clark
Dorothy V. Hart
Five new certificates of incorporation filed in Raleigh area
Five new certificates of incorporation were filed with the North Carolina Secretary of State. W A Adams Tractor and Equipment Co of Raleigh seeks a $100000 authorized capital stock, $165000 subscribed, led by J N Stronach, Mrs J N Stronach and W A Adams. Thomason Ripple Lumber Co of Whiteville plans a $50000 authorized stock, $5000 subscribed, by M C Thomason, J L Ripple and Edna I Ripple. Rustin Johnson Furniture Co of Greensboro, Incorporated, lists $100000 authorized, $20000 subscribed, by S B Rustin of Savannah GA and H FEF.
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Raleigh
W.A. Adams Tractor and Equipment Company
J. N. Stronach
W. A. Adams
Thomason-Ripple Lumber Company
Whiteville
M. C. Thomason
J. L. Ripple
Edna I. Ripple
Rustin-Johnson Furniture Company of
Greensboro
S. B. Rustin
Savannah
H. Fef
First American Chosen for Graf Zeppelin North Pole Flight
Lieut. Commander Edward H. Smith of the United States Coast Guard, an ice patrol expert, is selected to accompany the Graf Zeppelin on its North Pole flight planned for next spring. He commands the Coast Guard destroyer Downes.
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North Pole
Edward H. Smith
United States Coast Guard
Downes
Colgate Football Varsity Depths Listed for 1929 Start
Colgate lists seven backs six ends five tackles two guards and five centers with prior varsity experience as the 1929 season opens. The roster highlights substantial inside stability and experienced roles across the line and backfield.
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Colgate
State Improves Public School Teacher Training
The State Department reports major gains in teacher training from 1919 20 to 1928 29. Only six percent of teachers were not high school graduates in 1928 29, with 144 white teachers and 20 7 colored teachers lacking standard high school completion. City teachers show higher qualifications than rural, especially among white and Negro teachers, indicating rural schools need most improvement.
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Raleigh
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
First Hundred Billion Hardest For Insurers
New York reports life insurance leaders say the first hundred billion is the hardest. the Association of Life Insurance Presidents aims to boost export of policies as a key part of U.S. foreign trade. They target Europe, Asia and the British dominions to gain the second hundred billion.
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New York
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
America
Europe
Asia
British Dominions
Seven Ears In One ASHEVILLE corn on the cob in one husk
An Asheville brief notes a curious harvest image showing seven ears of corn in a single husk on one stalk. The blip captures rural life and seasonal farming quirks in a concise local notice.
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Asheville
Giant corn ear found by W. W. Stowe in New Found
Local hunter W. W. Stowe reported a remarkable harvest on his farm in New Found. While gathering his corn he pulled a single ear that proved to be seven ears merged into one giant cob, though the crop was past its prime.
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W. W. Stowe
New Found
Mr. Stowe
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