Casual Comment By W A Bivins on Foolish Habits and Death
A discursive column by W A Bivins warns against reliance on liquor and headache remedies, condemns escapism, and argues personal responsibility. It cites a man who quit drinking yet misused headache powders, stresses self-mastery, and recalls Browning on facing death. The piece ends with a light anecdote about two soldiers and table talk.
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Robert Quillen
Grace
Inner Aid Promoted As Remedy For Gas And Stomach Upset
An anonymous testimonial from a High Point resident claims Inner Aid relieves gas and stomach upset after meals. The ad touts twelve medicinal herbs to cleanse bowels and aid digestion and urges purchase at local drug stores.
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High Point
Colgate Goes Coed Amid War Veteran Rule
Colgate University in Hamilton New York will admit women for the first time in 126 years with a condition Coeds must be married to war veterans and will not be eligible for degrees students must be veterans or wives of veterans to attend classes only and degrees will not be awarded.
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Colgate
Hamilton
N. Y
National Association of Attorneys General
Florida
McMullan
Hughes J. Rhodes
Earl Carroll
Rhodes
North Coenseae
Lebanese Dinner Honors Malik in Washington
North Carolinians of Lebanese descent hosted Dr. Charles Malik Lebanese minister to the United States at a Statler hotel dinner in Washington. Malik urged stronger US Lebanon cooperation in a talk stressing mutual respect. Speakers included Sen Hoey Rep Barden Undersecretary of War Royall and Dr George Kheirallah of New York.
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Washington
Charles Malik
United States
Statler
Malik
American University
Beirut
Republic
Lebanon
Hoey
D-Nc
Rep
Barden
Kenneth C. Royall
Wy Gaston
George Kheirallah
New York
Congress meeting frequency and large post office
A quiz style item asks how often Congress meets and what is the largest post office building in the world. It also asks if a man who resigns from the U S Supreme Court can be reappointed. The quote notes foregone opportunities as a key life lesson.
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Congress
U. S. Supreme Court
Etiquette Hints on Saying Things Tactfully
Practical guidance urges avoiding flat contradiction. It recommends finding a tactful way to express opinions while remaining polite. The piece emphasizes consideration of others and choosing respectful language to maintain harmony in conversations.
Fragmentary civic notes and stray clues from a public page
The readable text presents scattered phrases about character traits and prudence, interspersed with unclear lines. It mentions a congressman and a Chicago post office build, but the meaning remains fragmentary and only hints at possible topics.
First Colombian Tire Exhibited in Show Window
A satin lined box displayed a brand new automobile tire, the first produced by a Colombian factory, shown in a city display. The article notes guards being unnecessary after the war and reflects on Rutherford splitting the atom in 1919.
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Bogota
Rutherford
Fontana dam resort plan eyed for Tennessee valley region
The Fontana dam resort project, a joint plan by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the American Recreation Commission, may be announced within two weeks. It envisions private capital developing mountain lake area accommodations similar to Gatlinburg, with state and federal support for roads and supervision.
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Fontana
Ogee
Mountain Lake
Hiwassie
Chatuge Lakes
Gatlinburg
Tennessee
North Carolina
Great Smokies National Park
Taylor — Williams
Robert Taylor
Massachusetts
Guilford County
Taylor
Boston
Saltonstal
Heing
Harry McMullan
Clarence A. Barnes
McMullan
Saratoga Springs
New York
Carolina
California
Jarrett Elected Public Health Academy Head
RALEIGH Nov. 21 J M Jarrett director of the state board for health division of sanitary engineering was elected president of a North Carolina academy of public health at a meeting here that night Other officers include Dr John H Hamilton director of the state laboratory of hygiene vice president and Mae Reynolds budget officer of the state board of health Dr John F Mahoney of New York director of general disease research at the U S marine hospital on Staten Island was the principal speaker at the meeting
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Raleigh
J. M. Jarrett
State Board For Health
Staten Island
Road engineering shift after 1917 18 war debate
The article argues postwar transport lessons suggest spending on highways is misaligned with 1930s traffic. It advocates prioritizing landing strips and short line country roads over inter city boulevards built for heavy motor vehicles.
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Dino
Iesapetin
Transporta
Cardiac Asthma A Serious Disorder
Cardiac asthma signals left heart overwork due to high blood pressure or heart disease. It presents at night with severe breathlessness and may lead to edema. treatment includes upright position, sedatives, atropine, oxygen, and possibly digitalis or amino phylline under a doctor’s direction. Rest and limited activity follow an attack to prolong life.
New York Police Force Faces Large-Scale Retirements
New York police plans prompt retirements of up to 100 officers per month after 20 years of service. The department now lists about 14,000 active officers, with nearly 000 additional retirees expected under the program.
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New York
Knitting Circle Keeps War Aid Moving in Fiji
In Suva Fiji the Knitting and Sewing circle continues postwar effort sending 300 garments to the Lord Mayor of London for distribution to war victims. A second case is now half finished.
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Suva
Fiji
London
El Salvador Adopts the Colon as Monetary Unit
The article notes that El Salvador uses the colon as its monetary unit. It discusses currency designation and implications for trade and pricing within the country.
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el Salvador
Colon
U S Royal Dealer Lauded as Best Tire Man in Town
A U S Royal Dealer is hailed as the best tire man in town for his repair skill, service methods, and commitment to keeping tires rolling. He offers thorough inspections and guidance to extend tire life until new U S Royals are available, backed by factory engineers.
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U.S
United States Rubber Company
U. S
U S Royals Tire Dealer Promo Encourages Registration
A local notice urges customers to register tire needs with a U S Tire Dealer described as a trusted local man. It positions the dealer as a preferred contact for tires, claiming he can help better than others in town.
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U. S
U. S. Royals
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