Chiefs of State Police Plan Durham Convention 1921
North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police set to convene in Durham October 1921 with police leaders from towns statewide. Events include a Durham parade, luncheon at the Washington Duke Hotel, and field day exercises. Officers listed include Walter F. Doby and J. S. Lane.
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Durham
INS
North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police
Washington Duke
North Carolina
Walter F. Doby
J.S. Lane
Wilmington
Alex West
Charlotte
D. C. Brown
Winston Salem
Wake Forest Eyes Last Minute Punch for Presbyterian
Wake Forest football, held to a scoreless tie by Elon, plans stronger late-game attacks as it targets a Friday away game at Presbyterian College of South Carolina in Asheville.
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Wake Forest
Elon College
Asheville
Presbyterian College of South Carolina
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Adapts to Constipated Patients
A Monticello physician promoted Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for constipation especially among women children and the elderly. The ad claims 47 years practice since 1875 and notes safety for babies without opiates. It offers a free prepaid sample bottle by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Illinois
Rush Medical College
Dr. Caldwell
Mica feldspar mine to open in Yancey county North Carolina
Raleigh Oct 3 Erection of a new grinding and finishing mill for feldspar on a 65,000 acre deposit in Yancey county near Micaville will likely begin soon. State geologist Herman J Bryson, after inspecting the property with a Southern Power Company engineer, says the feldspar deposit rivals the state's best in quantity and quality. Owners include State Senator J L Hyatt Judge C B Hyatt and J F Shinn. A soapstone survey near West Jefferson for the Virginia Carolina Soapstone Co. aims to locate a new quarry as their existing site remains in hard strata. the company has over 300000 invested already.
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Raleigh
Yancey County
Micaville
Herman J. Bryson
Southern Power Company
J. L. Hyatt
C. B. Hyatt
J. F. Shinn
Ashe County
West Jefferson
Bryson
Wilbur Nelson
Virginia
Virginia-Carolina Soapstone Company
Diphtheria Outbreak Prompts Western North Carolina Visit
The Enterprise Bureau reports 176 new diphtheria cases in the week ending Oct 1, up 101 from the previous week. Dr. H. A. Taylor, state epidemiologist, will spend time in western North Carolina investigating the surge, with Hot Springs area seeing unusually high activity.
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North Carolina
State Board of Health
Bard of Health
Taylor
Davidson Court Opens Monday October 10 for Civil Terms
October term of Davidson County Superior Court convenes Monday in Lexington with Judge Cameron McRae presiding. The civil docket spans forty cases over ten days including three Star Milling versus Southern Railway actions and Powell versus the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad, plus eight divorce trials.
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Lexington
Davidson County Superior Court
Cameron McRae
Asheville
McLean
T. C. Bowie
West Jefferson
Davidson Court
Superior Court
McRae
Davidson Bar
Thomasville
Denton
Water snakes blamed for feasting on fingerling trout
Raleigh reports that water snakes are devouring thousands of stocked fingerling trout in western North Carolina streams and ponds. J K Dixon notes the widespread depredations, with letters from Charles A Webb recounting 12 to 24 fish found in snakes’ stomachs and renewed calls to control the snakes to protect hatchery stock.
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Charles A. Webb
Asheville
Mr. Dixon
Mr. Webb
Cedar Creek
Jackson County
Webb
Fisheries Division
State Budget Commission Reports Broad State Quiet Spending
Raleigh October 2 Advisory Budget Commission completed a conference with Governor McLean after finishing its semi annual visitation to about 30 state institutions. The reports show ample funds for maintenance and permanent improvements and praise the executive budget system for cooperation and responsiveness to legislature. Members named include Senator Williams Woodson Turlington Graham Dixon and McCain. Chapel Hill October 3 UNC football team after a 36 0 defeat by Tennessee prepares for Maryland with no injuries reported.
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McLean
Willaims
Advisory
P. H. Willaims
Elizabeth City
Walter H. Woodson
Salisbury
Senate
Zeb V. Turlington
Mooresville
Alexander H. Graham
Hillsboro
Maryland
Chapel Hill
University of Tennessee
University of North Carolina
Accident Proves Fatal to Elderly Woman
Mrs. Annie Gregory aged 48 died at a Charleston hospital from a bullet wound when a pistol in Leonard Mitchum's hands discharged accidentally at her home. Mitchum, cleaning the weapon during preparations for a hunting trip, surrendered to police and was released after a coroner's jury ruled the death accidental.
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Charleston
Annie Gregory
Leonard Mitchum
Mitchum
Four Community Fairs Held in Pitt County So Far
Pitt County reports four community fairs in the past week with three more planned this week for a total of eight in the fall. County Agent E. F. Arnold says exhibits at these fairs are the best ever and rivalry is strong for the county fair premium.
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Greenville
Pitt County
E. F. Arnold
Arnold
The Old Doctor Childress Mortar and Herb Extract
The ad promotes Herb Extract, a natural laxative tonic claimed to stem from the Dr Childress mortar. It touts nature’s herbs, modern processing, and relief for stomach trouble and high blood pressure, with testimonials from E R Childress and Mrs Childress.
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Enos Rufus Childress
Adam
Childress
E. R. Childress
Urban Street
Winston-Salem
N. C
Potter profit from 20 investment in certified Irish cobblers
J A Harwood of Millingsport section Stanly county invested 20 dollars to buy ten pecks of certified Irish cobblers last June. Seed costs, cultivation, and harvesting totaled 20 dollars. From the June planting 57.5 bushels were harvested and sold for 57.50 dollars, yielding a net profit of 37.50 dollars after digging on August 1.
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Albemarle
J. A. Harwood
Millingsport
Stanly
O. H. Phillips
Harwood
New Face Powder MELLOGLO Creates Buzz at Randall's Pharmacy
A new French process face powder named MELLOGLO is marketed for staying shine free, smooth spreading, and pore friendly. Randall's Pharmacy promotes its purity and effect as a superb cosmetic option.
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The
Health Department
Rprise
House of Representatives
Arthur M. Dixon
Gastonia
R.S. McCain
Anderson
Inston-Salem
David Childress
MR. and Mrs. Enos R. Childress
Randall’s Pharmacy
Hiatt Tire Co
Stehlis
Crepe
Beik Skvens
Copeland
Detroit
Lycaste Avenue
Michigan
Carolina Copeland CO
N. Main St
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