North Carolina Oyster Industry Expands Across State
Inland markets grow as refrigeration trucks extend reach from the coast. About 125 oyster boats operate on Pamlico Sound with sail-powered dredging. Washington and other states boost demand prompting faster freight and larger oyster fleets to Dallas and Pontiac.
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Durham
North Carolina
Charles J. Moore
Washington
Game and Fish
T. R. McCrea
Department of Conservatory and Development
Moore
Pamlico Sound
Washington, D. C
Dallas
Tex
Pontiac
Mich
Behalven
It's Free 12 Days Treatment for Joint Pain
An advertisement touts Joint-base for rheumatic joints and suggests rubbing it on for quick relief. It claims millions use it and offers a free large tube by sending name and address to Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine.
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America
Freef
Pope Laboratories
Hallowell
Maine
WARDENS TEACH CONTROL OF FIRE
Forest warden fire schools planned across North Carolina to teach new control methods for the Red Demon. Assistant State Forester McCormick schedules sessions with district foresters in eastern and western counties. Readying the county list from Brunswick to Surry with dates set from January through March.
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Forest
Brunswick
Hertford
Bertie
Greene
Wilson
Jackson
Haywood
Henderson
Moore
Harnett
Cumberland
Sampson
Duplin
Robeson
Scotland
Caldwell
Yancey
Avery
Burke
McDowell
Rutherford
Wilkes
Surry
Amy Ashwood Garvey Produces Harlem Musical Skit
Amy Ashwood Garvey, Marcus Garvey’s former wife and self styled Africa president, stages a Harlem musical skit that irons out deportation linked to a prison term in Atlanta and hints at a potential lawsuit. She alleges he collected 85 million and hides a half million, while claiming to be his legitimate wife despite his later marriage to his secretary.
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New York
Amy Ashwood Garvey
Marcus Garvey
Africa
Harlem
Atlanta
Memorial Service For Elk Dead Scheduled Dec 4
The High Point lodge no 1155 Elks will hold a memorial service December 4 at 3 pm in the American Theatre. J M Broughton of Raleigh will deliver the address, introduced by Thomas J. Gold. Eulogies by Carter Dalton, with a full musical program led by Mrs. J H Allred and others. a roll of the departed Elks will be read.
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High Point
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks
American Theatre
J. M. Broughton
Raleigh
Thomas J. Gold
Carter Dalton
J. H. Allred
J. C. Whitesall
Dewey Garrett
Esquire
W. M. Tucker
J. C. Kaneer
Fred C. Gomo
Tler
George A. Matton
Owen Reece
D. H. Milton
Wisberg
O. F. Welch
R. M. Tucker
Julius A. Green
Paul A. Stamey
R. F. Kee
Clyde S. Chernault
Chopin
Clara Boyd
Francis M. Pickett
William D. Brooks
Robert L. Pickett
J. Sib Burton
Lord
Shepherd
Koschat
Thos. J. Gold
Gounod
Milton
Elks
Lodge of Elks
E. A. Wells
President and Mrs Coolidge Sailed Aboard Mayflower
The president and Mrs Coolidge set sail on the Mayflower for a week end cruise from Washington. Guests included Senators McNary of Oregon Oddie of Nevada Dale of Vermont and Mrs Stearns along with Mrs and Mrs E T Clark. Clark serves as the president's personal secretary.
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Coolidge
McNary
Oregon
Oddie
Nevada
Dale
Vermont
Frank W. Stearns
E. T. Clark
Clark
Railroads Allowed to Delay California Freight Rate Cut
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized railroads to delay the January 10 start date of a 13 cents per hundred pounds reduction on California fruit shipments to the eastern United States, excluding apples and citrus, until that date.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
California
United States
Frogs and Snakes Demonstrate Astonishing Long Fasts
Scientists note that frogs can survive without food for sixteen months while snakes have endured fasting for two years. The observation highlights remarkable endurance in amphibians and reptiles under harsh conditions.
Local Boy Receives Alpha Omega Alpha Honor
Dr. George T. Wood eldest son of Mr and Mrs George T Wood of the Boulevard a Jefferson Medical College student in Philadelphia has been awarded the Alpha Omega Alpha medical fraternity scholarship for his work His background includes High Point public schools Duke University two years and the University of North Carolina pre med studies He will finish at Jefferson in June and has passed the North Carolina state board exam He has worked with Dr John T Burrus at the High Point clinic
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George T. Wood
Boulevard
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Fraternity
Wood
High Point
Duke University
University of North Carolina
Jefferson
State Board
North Carolina
John T. Burrus
Correcting Crossed Eyes in Children with Glasses
Cross eyes in children can often be permanently corrected by proper glasses combined with appropriate eyesight training as advised by specialists.
Wood to begin internship at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia
After graduating in June from Jefferson college, Mr. Wood plans a two year interne ship at Jefferson hospital in Philadelphia. The remark notes a habit among students toward studying with liquor and the contrast in attitudes.
Yale Alumni Weekly lampoons Harvard Lampoon over Princeton clash
An article in the Yale Alumni Weekly titled A Toast To John Harvard mocks the Harvard Lampoon for its feud with Princeton. It calls Harvard’s supporters a charming bevy of wastrels and suggests a decline with imperial splendor reference as the context.
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New Haven
Yale
Harvard Lampoon
Princeton
Yale Alumni Weekly
John Harvard
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