Governor’s plan for state steamship lines to lower freight costs
The article argues Governor Morrison’s proposal for state controlled steamship lines to compete with railroads and lower freight rates. It asserts North Carolina’s waterways potential, calling for legislature and public support to develop a state owned steamship system as a path to fairer shipping costs. It also contrasts ancient cleaning practices with early soap origins, noting potash and wood ashes as historical agents.
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Morrison
Mississippi
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
North Carolina
Nature
United States
North Carollina
Corporation Commission
Lady and Knight Across The Years In Verse
A nostalgic poem recalls childhood meetings at a front yard gate and a lifelong bond. The speaker cherishes shared youth and enduring affection, describing a knight and lady relationship that endures as years pass.
Swiss Farmers Plan Mass Migration to America
A large group of Swiss farmers intends to relocate to the United States seeking land and opportunity. The move aims to establish farming communities, with possible implications for agricultural trade and cultural exchange between Switzerland and America.
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America
Automobilists Descend as Camp Work Advances
Automobilists flock to the area reminding officials to push ahead with the tourist camp. New Brunswick authorities may press Conan Doyle to study the Jersey murder mystery. Army aviators plan to circle the world, and Sandhills officials announce a purely agricultural fair with no midway attractions.
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New Brunswick
Conan Doyle
Jersey
Sandhills Fair
Public library movement gains momentum in High Point
With backing from civic groups, High Point moves toward a public library. The Woman's club schedules a Wednesday night meeting at the Sheraton hotel where Miss Mary B. Palmer of Raleigh will discuss methods to establish a first rate city library.
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High Point
Woman's Club
Sheraton Hotel
Mary B. Palmer
Raleigh
State Library Commission
Glory of the Almighty from Lowell and Harvard observatories
The article extols recent astronomical findings from Lowell and Harvard observatories including a distant star cluster beyond prior records and an expanded galactic boundary of 350 000 parsecs. It argues that such discoveries reinforce reverence for God and the creator’s power, viewing science as revealing divine glory.
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Lowell
Harvard
High Point Moves Toward Annexation and Growth
The High Point city government plans an annexation election for November 21 to decide consolidation with surrounding suburban towns. City boosters expect growth to surpass Greensboro and make High Point Guilford County’s largest city, reflecting the area’s booming furniture industry and southern railway belt prominence.
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Wilmington Star
High Point
North Carolina
Grand Rapids
Mich
Guilford County
Greensboro
Cere
Southern Railway
Virgina
South Carolina
Charlotte
Concord
Salisbury
Lexington
Thomasville
Cleanliness, Soap, and Civilization in Editorial View
Editorial notes that sanitation and soap usage reflect civilization levels, tracing etiquette and personal cleanliness from past eras to modern habits. It cites historic guidance on washing, remarks on the relatively recent origin of soap, and hints at evolving norms in daily hygiene.
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Louis XIV
New York Letter on Phone Diales and Women in Business
A New York letter notes why dial telephones help privacy for callers in offices and mentions Greater New York's upcoming silver anniversary. It highlights the American Business Women's Association plans to assist businesswomen nationwide during the celebration with a meeting organized by Gertrude Robinson-Smith and notes that politics will be barred. The piece cites foreign women working as painters singers sculptors lace makers and rug makers in the city.
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New York
American Business Woman's Association, Inc
Gertrude Robinson-Smith
Association
Campaign stunts backfire as crowds turn on Ernest Aimless
During a state campaign Ernest Aimless organized street speeches with a mock questioner in a car. He drew crowds but was ridiculed when the stunt exposed his and his ally's cold reception of a policy, leaving him defeated and crowd-weary as he withdrew.
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Ernest Aimless
Coungy Committee
State Assembly
Ernest
Democrats seek Mrs Patterson speeches in Raleigh
The piece notes Democratic interest in Mrs Patterson's speeches amid ongoing public debates. It cites Garvey and Black Star transport ideas, the Raleigh return of the state’s Southeastern adjustment hearing panel, and a dispute involving James Griffin M R Beaman R J Reynolds. Beaman threatens suit over a damaging statement while promising charity.
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Black Star Lines
Africa
Garvey
Raleigh
Corporation Commission
Asheville
Joe B. Eastman
James S. Griffin
M. R. Beaman
North Carolina Traffic Association
John L. Graham
Beaman
Griffin
R. J. Reynolds Company
Mr. Graham
Graham
Beamyn
Hope to slate another game for High Point club
The High Point Athletic club football team has no game scheduled for next Saturday but hopes to line up a contest within a day or two. The squad will practice nightly at 7 o clock on North Main street and Manager Caldwell has contacted several teams and expects replies soon.
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High Point Athletic Club
North Main Street
Caldwell
Twins Frank and William Allen Share Exact Marks
Windsor England motion reports Frank and William Allen, young twins, have identical marks since entering school, showing a shared pattern in academic achievement.
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Windsor, Eng
Frank
William Allen
Guilford College Seeks Endowment Campaign Start
Guilford College plans a committee to draft an endowment drive for 37000 as its board meets with advisory and alumni groups. President Binford notes endowment growth and current finances while the salary schedule rises from 15000 to 27000 since 1918.
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Guilford College
Board of Trustees
Whch
Raymond Binford
Bradford
D. D. Carroll
Chapel Hill
D. Ralph Parker
High Point
Walter E. Blair
Greensboro
Mary Petty
L. L. Hobbs
E. C. Perisho
May extradite child deserters between Canada and U S
Ottawa Ont reports that under the May convention between Britain and America wilful deserters or non-supporters of minor dependents may be extradited between the United States and Canada starting now.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Odd Fellows District Meeting Set Tonight
Arrangements were completed for a district meeting of Odd Fellows at 7 o'clock in the lodge room. John D. Berry of Raleigh and Rev. W. R. Coppedge of Rockingham will be the chief speakers. The district includes Guiford Randolph Alamance and Rockingham counties. A business session will precede a social hour.
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Odd Fellows
John D. Berry
Raleigh
W. R. Coppedge
Rockingham
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
Guiford
Randolph
Alamance
Tailor and Cutter Urges Men to Wear Cloaks
London message notes the Tailor and Cutter, a leading English fashion mentor, advocating cloak wear for men to infuse poetry into the streets and elevate style with dramatic silhouette.
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London
England
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