Silver Mine Tale at Horse Mountain in Randolph County
A 19th century legend from Randolph County North Carolina tells of Thomas Clapum and a silver find on Horse Mountain near Asheboro. Clapum reportedly mined silver, buried a copper kettle, marked a poplar tree with three axe marks, and vanished. A flyleaf deathbed statement and a carved rock with Roman numeral markings guide later treasure seekers, with searches continuing into modern times.
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Victor
North Caro
Itis
Thomas Clapum
Yivania
Dolph County
An County
Asheboro
Horse Mounain
Clapum
Eliet Cabin
Seare
Randolph County
Clapam
Asheborough
Pennsylvania
Buffalo Ford
Pilot Mountain
Horse Mountain
Evergreen Magazine
Randolph
Richland Creek
Charleston
S. C
Hammond
North Carolina
Carnival
Winston-Salem
Ashbor
Ami GO
Ami
Thair
Henderson Burrow
J. Hill Burrow
Duke University
W. C. Hammer
September Rainfall in High Point Exceeds Averages
The September rainfall in High Point totaled 5.53 inches from 3.26 inches on September 30, with rain on six days. The month had 13 clear days, 7 partly cloudy, 10 cloudy. four thunderstorm days. Highs reached 92 on three days. lows dipped to 40 on the 26th, with a 40 to 76 swing. Mean temperatures: max 84, min 61, overall 73.
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A. B. Horney
Seven Die in Rome Train Collision Near Contigliano
Seven persons were killed and 45 injured when a freight train collided with a motor coach operating between Refi and Contigliano near Rome. The crash occurred today as the two vehicles met on a rural rail line.
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Rome
Rei‘i
Contigliano
Witnesses in French Courts May Stretch Truth in Testimony
In French courts witnesses may reveal more than the truth and even use imagination when testifying. Observers note that such practices are tolerated within the legal framework and can shape court outcomes.
Chamber of Commerce fights New Deal tax on undistributed earnings
The speaker notes the Chamber of Commerce opposing the New Deal tax on undistributed corporate earnings, aligning with Herbert Hoover on the issue. A young proponent sought him to join, praising his influence, but the speaker, rarely a joiner, declines, while joking about politics in business groups.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Herbert Hoover
United States Chamber of Commerce
Professor studies typewriter letters for new keyboard
Dr. Jesse L. Ward of the University of Toledo analyzes printed and typed matter to rank letter frequency. He finds the top six are e a r t o s and z is least used, with g q j x k v also rare, proposing a keyboard rearrangement.
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Jesse L. Ward
University of Toledo
Spain
Ward
Edigraphics column weighs tax cash balance and water project money
Armistead voices concern about Archdale-Trinity Sanitary District funds and a small water and sewer line appropriation. He notes large state cash balances and questions tax surpluses, urging refunds to taxpayers while criticizing tax burdens and government debt. The piece frames a private gain versus public need through a skeptical lens.
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Armistead
Edigraphics
Archdale-Trinity Sanitary District
Fr. Coughlin
Horatio
Massive Closet Across Room Sparks Living Space Debate
A speaker describes converting a 16 by 15 foot room with a 12 foot ceiling into a full width 30 inch deep closet reaching the ceiling. Despite the large closet, he finds no spare room and jokes about sleeping inside while using the rest of the room as storage. He ends with a humorous nod to a traffic horn blaring as lights change.
Columnist vents on drivers and public officials in Charleston
A columnist argues drivers cause more trouble than benefit and criticizes horn use. He recalls waiting hours to see Charleston officials like Tom Stoney and notes readers’ reactions, defending his opinion as a constructionist stance rather than a chronic grouch.
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Washington
Eddie Knox
Raleigh
Tom Stoney
Charleston
Older Child Spoiled By Unearned Praise
Olive Roberts Barton argues praise should be balanced and earned, aiding a child’s self esteem. Early praise must match effort and character, while later praise rewards genuine work and restraint. Parents should guide without nagging and temper ego when a child missteps. Copyright 1936 NEA Service Inc.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Mike
Peter
Johnny
Billy
NEA Service, Inc
Prisoner's Death To Be Investigated
Sam Walker the escaped inmate from Pender county prison camp traveled to the state prison for a discussion with officials. He had warned Oscar Pitts acting director of the penal division he planned to complain about food. Walker, who has served 18 months of a three to five year sentence for storebreaking, was confined upon arrival.
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Raleigh
Sam Walker
Pender County
State’s Prison
Walker
Oscar Pitts
Penal Division
Hair Graying Begins Earlier in White Persons Than Negroes
A historical note states that gray hair appears at an average age of 36 in white individuals, while in Negroes it occurs about seven years later, reflecting racial differences in aging signs.
Look and Learn By A C Gordon
This item presents a quiz by A C Gordon with five questions on humor writers fruit cultivation and World Series history. It offers answers noting Mark Twain as a humor authority and the Spaniards introducing grapefruit to Florida, among other facts.
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Smalel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Florida
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