North Carolina Remains Nation's Highest Birth State
Raleigh report shows North Carolina leads U S states with 658 488 births to date this year though 4 425 below last year s mid year record Dr F M Register deputy register of vital statistics notes 25 154 deaths so far this year versus 25 156 in 1921 Ten thousand Indians in the state recorded 516 births last year higher than white or negro populations New baby names range from High Ether to Monkey Rum and a Ford Car Causes of death include Swallowing a Harding campaign button and other oddities The state has 118 automobile deaths this year compared with 120 for all of 1921
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Raleigh
North Carolina
F. M. Register
Register of Vital Statistics of
State Board of Health
Little Blue Eyes
Peck Fifth Jewels
Bron Kilis
J- Patch
Mary Bonnie
Mae Tariff
Usher Medicus Blizzard
Methodist Conference
Hara Chink
Sixte
Harding
Register
Misson Board Reports 1922 Expenditures Totaling $5 Million
The Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church announced 1922 expenditures of $5,084,367 in a report by treasurer Dr William J Elliott at the board's final meeting. Home mission work totaled $3,259,209 with $2,264,146 spent on church extension and reconstruction efforts, scholarships, training, and cooperation with schools. Centenary receipts reached $5,186,812, with $104,220 from the deaths of 75 annuitants and $265,694 loaned to 71 churches during the year.
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Philadelphia
Board of Home Missions
Method
Episcopal Church
Wm. J. Hiliott
Committee On Indian Work
Foreign Language Commission
Bureau of Architere
Joint Commission On
Sherrill resigns NC Press Association presidency
Salisbury report notes John B. Sherrill of Concord resigns as president of the North Carolina Press Association due to conflicting duties. First vice president Roland F. Beasley becomes president. Sherrill had served as president last year and was elected at the Shelby meeting in July.
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Salisbury
North Carolina Press Association
John B. Sherrill
Concord
Sherrill
Roland F. Beasley
Shelby
Petticoats Return Heels High in Fashion Revival
The essay notes a revival of petticoats as essential under new skirts and reveals a strong demand from manufacturers. It traces the symbol of femininity across eras and prompts debate on gender roles and perceptions.
Cotton futures open steady amid December liquidation
New York markets report cotton opening steady with an advance of 6 to 12 points then losing part of the gain on renewed December liquidation. Dec contracts at 25.10, Jan 25.22, Mar 25.18, May 26.06, Jul 24.70 amid firm cables and active demand.
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New York
Commission House
Former Ambassador William Sharp Dies in Elyria
William Grave Sharp, 67, former U S ambassador to France, died at his home in Elyria today after several days illness. He served as ambassador to France for five years, including the World War period, and returned to his post about a year after the armistice.
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Elyria
William Grave Sharp
Ambassa Tor
France
Sharp
Paris
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Hari Schaffner and
Marx Clothes
North Main Street
Basketeria
the Dixie
Perealsuse
Men’s Heavy Union
Ladies’ Union
Dixie Department Store North Main Street
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