Precarious Mill Village Tenants Face Ejectment Over Rent
The Marion cotton mill plans to eject strikers and unionists from mill village houses they occupy, citing nonpayment of rent and breach of contract. The piece argues this weakens workers’ bargaining power and notes broader concerns about industrial power over housing and unionization. It also touches on agriculture funding, research needs, and calls for industry support of farming and improved rural schools.
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Marion
Industry's Mistake in Ignoring the Farmer Prompts Tariff Debate
The Minneapolis Tribune argues industry harms agriculture and itself by neglecting farmers. The letter urges Congress to spur industry to back Western agriculture, claiming increased farm buying power would boost markets. It notes a 70 percent rise in gross farm income in Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana over seven years.
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Montana
Electric light marks half century of Edison’s invention
The article notes the fiftieth anniversary of the incandescent lamp and honors Thomas A. Edison. It mentions a two cent stamp for the golden jubilee and cites tributes from official and unofficial sources. Emil Ludwig even suggests turning off all electric lights worldwide for one minute on October 21.
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Electric Light
Thomas A. Edison
United States
Edison
Emil Ludwig
A Rich Theater Owner Faces a Jury in Assault Trial
A 54 year old theater owner stands trial for criminal assault on a young show girl. The defense cries frame-up, while the jury must weigh whether the state's witness tells a true story or lies for motives. The case tests jurors with moral and evidentiary strain.
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Solomon
School Official Proposes City County School Consolidation
A Elizabeth City schoolman urges merging city and county school superintendencies to simplify control reduce overhead and eliminate wasted motion. The idea mirrors earlier mergers in Wilson town and county and would end the division of city and county schools under separate leadership.
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Elizabeth City
Wilson
Life lessons from youth and politics in a dated column
Bruce Catton laments a 16 year old San Francisco student who killed himself after studying philosophy, arguing life experience teaches more than books. The piece shifts to Pennsylvania politics, noting William S. Vare’s waning influence as Philadelphia’s political machine faces the Mellon faction and rising ballot box guardians.
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San Francisco
Will Durant
William S. Vare
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
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Philadelphia
Louis Francis Budenz
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Hoover taps Mc Nab to review liquor law enforcement
President Hoover designates John Mc Nab to recommend changes in the prohibition enforcement machinery. The clue hints at a troubling final syllable in the appointee’s name.
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Hoover
John McNab
Dry Congressional Record Hint From Capital Question
The inquiry into the capital may not show Washington as dry yet continued publication of the Congressional Record promises at least one dry article.
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Washington
Congressional
Roosters and daylight saving time clash in odd note
A quirky caution notes that daylight saving time may suit humans in summer but is a bad habit to teach roosters. The short piece highlights humorous practical consequences and rural skepticism toward clock changes.
Rockefeller on golf and aging character
John D. Rockefeller remarks on golfers and character, noting how men in old age may forget and forgive much. The quote frames aging as a period of softened judgment and endurance.
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John D. Rockefeller
Greensboro Chamber Defends Guilford Air Mail Port
Charles M. Ketchum of the Greensboro Chamber protests an editorial on the Greensboro Airport. He notes a misrepresentation that Winston-Salem is the sole North Carolina stop on the New York to Atlanta airmail line and cites local funding and shared costs with Tri-City partners.
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Greensboro
N. C
The
Enterprise
United States
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
New York
Tri
New York-Atlanta
Presbyterians Stage Big Drive to Liquidate Inn Debt
Southern Presbyterians set October 13 for a one day appeal to raise 70000 to liquidate the debt on Assembly Inn at Montreat North Carolina. Pastors Sunday school leaders and other church officers will urge free will offerings to support the Mountain Retreat Association which owns the Montreat grounds. The executive committee of religious education and publication earlier set aside 25000 from earnings to help cover the debt. Assembly Inn is a stone hotel valued above 250000 and serves as a popular gathering place for Southern Presbyterians. Dr. R C Anderson Montreat NC is association president, with a board of directors reporting to the Southern Presbyterian Assembly.
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Atlanta
Southern Presbyterians
Assembly Inn
Montreat
N. C
Mountain Retreat Association
Assembly
Montreal
Executive Committee of
Religious Education and Publication
R. E. Magill
Richmond
Southern Presbyterian Church
R. C. Anderson
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Clark and Carroll Play for Monarchs at Sheraton
The Monarch Club held its weekly meeting at the Sheraton Hotel with Clark and Carroll delivering a strong program. Clark performed piano accordion solos while he and Miss Jean Carroll offered saxophone and accordion duets. Guest Max Bones attended and Jimmie Fagan won the attendance prize and gave a brief biography.
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Sheraton Hotel
Clark
Carroll
American Theatre
Jean Carroll
Max Bones
Jimmie” Fagan
Toothbrush Innovation Hidden Floss Tube Found
A new toothbrush design includes a built in dental floss tube inside the handle. The compact combination promises easier access to flossing without extra tools or clutter.
Local man arrested for assault on 13 year old girl
Henry Fields of High Point was arrested by Randolph County authorities on a charge of criminal assault against a 13 year old girl. Fields is jailed without bail pending investigation. Police seek Lawrence Elmore, believed with Fields during the incident. The girl says she rode with them from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning near Tabernacle, Randolph County. Doctors were summoned for examination. If Elmore is not found in two days, Fields will receive a preliminary hearing.
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Henry Fields
High Point
Randolph County
Randolph
Lawrence Elmore
Fields
Arthur Millis
Elmore
George H. Sumner
S. S. Coe
High Point City
Pardon Hearings Delayed Until After November First
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh reports no pardon or parole hearings will be held by Executive Counsel N A Townsend until after November 1 He returns to Marion as governor s representative and observer amid strike activity Townsend will focus on urgent matters and hearings resume after the pause as letters and telegrams flood his office
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Marion
Gardner
Judge Townsend
Raleigh
Townsend
Brotherhood of First Methodist Protestant to Hold Supper
The first fall meeting of the Brotherhood of the First Methodist Protestant church will be held at the church tomorrow evening with supper at 6 45. Rev Tom Alderman Sykes will give an inspiring address on A Wider Reach for the Brotherhood and musical numbers will be provided by J Gurney Briggs. A nominal supper charge will cover expenses.
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Brotherhood of First Methodist Protestant Church
L. R. Johnson
Tom Alderman Sykes
Central Friends Church
J. Gurney Briggs
Wesley Memorial M. E
Mr. Sykes
Brotherhood
Woman's Auxiliary
Duke Freshmen Hailing from Twenty-One States and Countries
Duke University reports its new freshman class includes students from twenty one states and three foreign countries. North Carolina provides the largest share, with Pennsylvania Virginia New Jersey and South Carolina also contributing. Freshman co eds come from ten states according to the tabulations.
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Durham
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Duke University
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New Jersey
South Carolina
Milk Fed by Plane Reaches Kansas Communities
Airplane deliveries bring milk to several Kansas communities as rural residents gain faster access to fresh dairy. Officials report improved distribution and rival suppliers watch closely.
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Kansas
MacDonald In Final Busy Day In Washington
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald spent his last full Washington day in meetings with President Hoover and a George Washington University honorary degree ceremony. He attended tributes to American soldiers, planned a closing dinner with Henry L. Stimson, and prepared to depart for Philadelphia New York and Canada with Ishbel.
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James L. West
Associated Press
Washington
ADP
Ramsay MacDonald
Hoover
George Washington University
Henry L. Stimson
Ishbel
Philadelphia
New York
Canada
MacDonald
Europe
Supreme Court
Young Daughter of G B Prige Dies at Home
Aleen Price five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Prige of 242 Proctor street died at home last night after an 18 hour illness. Born August 31 1924 in Archdale she had lived at Highland mill on Proctor street. Survived by parents two brothers Thor and David and grandfather L Z Price. Funeral at home Thursday noon with Rev E Jones Archdale M church officiating. Interment in family plot Trinity Cemetery.
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Aleen Price
Dauter
G. B. Pr
Proctor Street
Archdale
Highland Mill
Proc Street
Thore
David
L. Z. Price
Frost Reports Freezing Temperatures in Springfield Area
Killing frosts were experienced in the Springfield vicinity today with temperatures dropping to freezing. Most late vegetables have been harvested in anticipation of the cold, with higher elevations reporting minima around 15 degrees.
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Springfield
Mass
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