Wildcats upset dope and Duke growth in NC notes
The October 5 1925 issue notes the Wildcats upset a favored team in football, Duke University’s rise as a key NC educational move praised by President Harrison, and local chatter on population growth, air mail ties, and political invitations. Also mentions Colonel Mitchell’s invite snub and Durham’s population jump via annexation.
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Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern Railway
Durham
Duke University
North Carolina
Interparliamentary union urges demilitarized zones for peace
The interparliamentary union says demilitarized zones along borders could guarantee peace. It argues for zones with limited armed presence to keep criminal activity in check, noting such a setup would meet essential peace requirements.
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The
Interparliamentary Union
United States
The Cost of Roads and Carelessness in North Carolina
The insurance commissioner warns that fire waste costs exceed highway funds. He cites four years of fire losses that could have built hard surface routes and school buildings, urging reductions in carelessness, reckless driving, and unnecessary insurance expenses. The week promotes fire prevention and smarter resource use across the state.
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Stacey Wade
North Carolina
Wade
Insurance Department
The Offering of the College Comes to High Point
The Lyceum course at High Point College opens tomorrow night and the Enterprise urges citizens to support college entertainment. Habit and community growth hinge on public attendance and merit of the program.
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Lyceum
High Point College
High Point
Air mail service debate hinges on economic demand
In New York a debate rages over the value of air mail between the two largest cities. Defenders argue the service’s fate rests on its economic viability and potential to spark aviation growth. Critics question whether air routes accelerate mail delivery enough to justify expansion.
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New York
Chicago
Industrial Triangle
America
The Youthful Pains of the Earth
The article reflects on frequent earthquake reports across the western hemisphere, noting tremors are not necessarily more common than in past centuries but amplified by better recording tools. It discusses seismographs and telegraph news delivering updates to readers, and suggests humans have faced dangerous quakes less often than ancestors.
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Mitchell
Omaha
Earthquakes as Youthful Tremors of the Globe
An explainer notes earthquakes as youthful planetary phenomena. Scientists compare global quakes to growing pains and inward adjustments, often unseen by people but recorded by seismographs. None of the recent quakes proved dangerous to any community.
Civility and the costs of rudeness in customer service
An essay on how civility pays in daily life and work. Politeness buoys career prospects, while incivility risks losing customers and jobs. A dress department salesgirl is fired after treating a customer with disdain, illustrating tangible effects of rude behavior.
Politeness Matters in Customer Service Says Leader
A store criticizes an overbright clerk who snubbed a customer, urging equal courtesy for all patrons. The speaker notes uneducated politeness can improve with home training, praising French and Irish peasants for natural civility and personal appeal, and stresses a respectful workplace for success.
Electricians Hold Session in City Convention
The North Carolina Association of Electragists holds its annual convention at the Sheraton today. Registration began at 9 AM, with N. L. Walker of Raleigh delivering the opening address at 10. William Farr of Asheville spoke on selling through the electrical contractor, followed by state electrical inspector N. Cannady on uniform ordinances. Afternoon sessions proceed from 2 PM, with a 4 PM city tour and a 6 PM banquet at the country club.
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North Carolina Association of Electragists
Sheraton Hotel
N. L. Walker
Raleigh
William Farr
Asheville
N. &. Cannady
North Carolina
Country Club
State Charters Issued for New Corporations
RALEIGH Oct 5 AP The secretary of state issued certificates of incorporation for Elam Inc Zirconia Henderson county with 100600 stock 5000 by Elams of Tuxedo and Peckham of Zirconia Slader Anderson Co Waynesville 25000 stock 10000 by Anderson Freel and Case Cantons Burwell Manufacturing Co Henderson 50000 stock 500 subscribed by Burwell Cheatem and McDuffee all of Charlotte Transylvania Land Corp Brevard 25000 stock 400 subscribed by E Raines Charleston S C W P Raines Greenville S C and L P Wilson Rosman
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Raleigh
W. N. Everett
Tex Elam, Inc
Zirconia
Henderson County
Early
Aileen Elam
Tuxedo
F. E. Peckham
Slader-Anderson Company
Waynesville
Henry E. Raines
Charleston
S. C
W. P. Raines
Greenville
L. P. Wilson
Rosman
Another Stolen Car Recovered by Police
A Ford touring car stolen earlier was recovered on Fairfield road and towed to the city by Chief McGihee and Captain Morris. The rear tires had been removed and no license tag was found. Officers seek the owner. motor number 10783098.
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Fairfield
McGihee
Morris
Amy Lowell Leaves Estate Valued At Over $700000
Pedham Massachusetts October 5 Amy Lowell poet and sister of A Lawrence Lowell resident of Harvard University left an estate valued at more than 700000 An inventory filed today showed personal property 697155 and real estate 12500
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Pedham
Mass
Amy Lowell
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Peary Sails With Arctic Party and Planes
The steamship Peary, carrying the MacMillan Arctic expedition personnel and three airplanes, sailed after overnight layover. With fair weather, arrival in Wiscasset, Maine, is expected either tomorrow night or Wednesday.
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Peary
MacMillian Arctic Party
Wiscasset
Presbyterians Plan $15 Million Ministers Pension Fund Campaign
Washington, Ohio AP report: The Presbyterian laymen committee led by Will Hays met to formulate a nationwide drive to raise 15 million dollars to establish a retirement fund for Presbyterian ministers.
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Washington, Oo. Il
Presbyterian Laymen's Committee
Will H. Hays
Presbyterian Church
Women Hold Mass Meeting in City
The First Methodist Protestant church hosted a large women’s mass meeting focused on Christ centered living. Miss Lamont led as Mrs B K McLarty offered a fervent prayer, with statements on global mission and the link between home life and national strength.
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Stephens Party
Miss Lamont
Isaiah
Howard Agnew Johnston
Chicago
Bran Williams
Wales
Europe
Lamont
Johnston
High Point
America
Does Everyone Like Stella The Flattery Backfires
A narrator recalls Stella, an endlessly charming hostess whose compliments to Marjorie Vera and others spread a glossy, flattering image. As more girls report similar praise, a club forms around Stella’s speech, leading to distrust of a flatterer who cannot be trusted. Mimi offers to answer love questions.
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Stella
Marjorie
Marji
Marj
Mary Mene
Mary
Vera
Violet
Chan
Mimi
Prayer Service at Multiple Homes Tuesday
Neighborhood prayer meetings resume tomorrow at numerous city homes. Bible lesson is John 9 1 41 The Healing of the Blind Man. Meetings listed at many streets and addresses across the city.
Mrs Cardwell Dies After Weeks of Illness
Mrs. Eara Cardwell, wife of J. W. Cardwell of Myrtle Avenue, died in a local hospital this morning at 9 30. She had been ill for several weeks and is survived by her husband five children Stamey P Eunice Madalene Dorene and Reena her parents Mr and Mrs Bud Flannigan and two brothers Tug and C O Flannigan. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon.
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Eara Cardwell
J. W. Cardwell
Myrtle Avenue
President Coolidge Train Makes Brief Storrs Stop
The President and Mrs. Coolidge with Mrs. Drain appeared briefly on the rear platform during a stop at Storrs Station near Cincinnati. The train did not enter Central Union Station and left for St. Louis then Omaha, while photographers captured the moment in silence.
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Cincinnati
APJ
President Coolidge
Storrs
St. Louis
Omaha
Central Union Station
Coolidge
James A. Drain
American Legion
French Open golf opens with Sands leading after first round
Danean Sands of Chantilly and Pranece Prince led the French Open field after the morning start, with Sands posting a 70 for the first eighteen holes as play began. The uneasy weather and a former British Open champion among leaders set an early tense pace.
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Danean Sands
Chantilly
Pranece
Octoe
Api—Coeorge Uneasy
Brother Bill Stephens Delivers Earnest Sermon at Tabernacle
More than two thousand men heard Brother Bill Stephens in a tabernacle service, stepping in for his brother Rev. George Stephens. He urged focus on Christ over rules, urged faith over ritual, and shared views on Peter and Jesus with emphasis on forgiveness and living in Christ. Visitors from Florence and Gastonia attended and testified to Christ in their hearts.
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Bill" Stephens
Tabernacle
George Stephens
Bill
John
Peter
Jesus
Christ
Bib
Stephans
Son of God
Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Bil
Fred Willis
Mr. Long
Florence, Sr
Cas
Mr. Levett
Gastonia
Mascot Needed at Chapel Hill Wake Forest
Chapel Hill Oct 5 The University football team needs a new mascot after the death of Rameses last summer. Students want a replacement in time for the Duke game in Durham next Saturday and will accept gifts or par value. The junior class heads negotiations led by R M Hardee with open options from a fixed horned billy goat to a faithful mascot.
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Chapel Hids
Rameses
Wake Forest
South
Duke
Durham
Rameses J
R. M. Hardee
Masrot Karam
Chief Horney Returns From Convention
Chief Horney of the fire department returns to duty after a week away. He attended the annual convention of the International Association of Fire Chiefs at Louisville, WA, with about 2,000 registered attendees. Chiefs from across the United States, Canada and Cuba participated in a busy, profitable program.
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A. B. Horney
Horney
International Assouistion of Fire
Louisville
Canada
Cuba
New York Cotton Opens Steady Amid Northwest Cold
The New York cotton market opened steady with a slight decline of 5 points to 1 point. Selling orders from the south appeared as December eased to 92.75, about 5 points lower, while good demand and covering emerged on fears that a northern cold spell could reach the cotton belts. By the first hour, December rallied to 22.88 as time months gained 7 to 12 points, though some weather experts doubted frost would reach the belt.
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New York
Wall Street Opens With Narrow Gains on Merger News
The New York stock market stalled at the open as worries about tighter money rates grew from last week’s reserve deficit. Baldwin, General Motors and General Asphalt eased on profit taking while several industrials held gains. Ward Baking B rose on news of a planned $400 million baking merger and Chrysler advanced about a point and a half.
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Wall Street
New York
Baldwin
General Motors
General Asphalt
Ward Baking
Chrysler
New Orleans Cotton Opens Irregular. Prices Rally Early
The New Orleans cotton market opened irregular with some losses and gains. December rose to 22.24, January to 22.21 and March to 22.21 within half an hour, up 8 to 4 points from Saturday's close, aided by a 60 to 80 cent weather-driven cold wave.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Dorchester High Football Player Clyde Moser Dies
Lincoln Neb Oct 5 Clyde Moser seventeen died yesterday from injuries in a Friday game. His skull was fractured after the Dorchester high school football clash.
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Lincoln, Neb
Clyde Moser
Dorchester High School
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