American furniture design and price shaped by global rivals
Holt McPherson of The Enterprise told the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association in Roanoke that American firms must balance mass production efficiency from England with German craftsmanship. He cited the Harris-Lebus plant in London as the peak of conveyor assembly and Germany’s quality emphasis, especially in Stuttgart, shaping U S industry trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Holt McPherson
The
Enterprise
Association
McPherson
Europe
England
Germany
Messrs
Harris-Lebus
London
Stuttgart
Hen Eggs Sold For 1 50 Each During Gold Rush
A brief item notes eggs from hens fetched 1.50 dollars each amid the gold rush era. The price reflects quick market demand and local trade during the period.
Comedy Hit to Be Staged by Club in November
The Moss Hart George Kaufman comedy Once in a Lifetime was chosen by the American Business club's reading committee for its ninth annual charity production. Try-outs are Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Elwood dining room. The play debuts Tuesday November 24 at Senior High School with Miss Margaret Hauser directing. Visitors included Charles W Gosling Anthony Lebus and Mr Cooper of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
Elwood Hotel
Elwood
Pete Moffitt
Dick White
White
Margaret Hauser
Hart and Kaufman
Hollywood
Talking Pictures
George
Glogauér Studio
Miss Hauser
Charles T. Parker
Milbourne Amos
Charles W. Gosling
Anthony Lebus
London
England
Mr. Cooper
Dental Society Hears Dr Taylor On Unusual Diseases
Dr. F. R. Taylor, a local physician, addressed the Guilford County Dental Society at the Sheraton hotel on Unusual Diseases and Their Relation to Dentistry. He highlighted indirect links to dentistry and a discussion followed. about 20 members attended. The next meeting is set for Greensboro on the last Tuesday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Taylor
Guilford County Dental Society
Sheraton Hotel
Biblical Money Lending Laws Protect Lenders and Borrowers
Historical rules date to ancient times shaping lending methods securities and loan costs to balance interests of borrowers and lenders across societies.
Silk’s Unique Role Remains Unmatched Among Commodities
Unlike many commodities used globally, silk has no complete substitute. The statement highlights silk's unique status in trade and industry, underscoring its distinctive qualities and enduring demand across markets.
Little Amy Cox And The Indians
A historical vignette traces the voyage of Amy Cox and her family from Virginia to a new home in 1688, traveling through unbroken forests in a covered wagon. The journey, linked to early colonial frontier life, culminates in what is now Randolph County where Cox descendants flourish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Virginia
North Carolina
Little Virginia Dare
Sir Walter Raleigh
Roanoke Island
Amy Cox
Randolph
Cox
Deep River
Amy
Braxton
Guilford County Home Costs Compare Favorably Statewide
A North Carolina Board report shows Guilford County Home's monthly per capita cost is 8.19 dollars, far below Buncombe Forsyth Durham Mecklenburg figures. County farms supply food and prison labor handles work, driving the savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
Greensboro
North Carolina Board of Charities and Public Welfare
Buncombe
Forsyth
Durham
Mecklenburg
Guilford
Bailey Sees Democratic Win By 9 Million Votes
Senator J W Bailey addressed a Democratic rally at headquarters asserting a nine million vote victory for Roosevelt and attacking Landon and Hoover era Republicans. He criticized polls, praised constitutional safeguards, and urged votes for the Democratic ticket from Roosevelt to township constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Alf M. Landon
United States
Mississippi River
J. W. Bailey
Ranathie Reilae
Masantad
Hoover
Roosevelt
Lemke
Coughlin
Townsend
al Smith
Hearst
Landon
AAA
Alphabet Soup Family
Dr D T Caldwell To Speak Again Tonight At Presbyterian
Dr D T Caldwell returns for another sermon at the Presbyterian church tonight on The Unpardonable Sin following a strong earlier talk The Lost Christ A large delegation from the Dean Roll Panel Works attended the Monday talk Two Calvary Methodist male quartets will sing tonight and portraits of Christ theme continues inviting public attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
D. T. Caldwell
Dean Roll
Administrator's Notice for D F Staley Estate Guilford NC
Qualified as administrator of D F Staley's estate in Guilford County North Carolina this notice calls all claimants to exhibit claims to B C Harmon at his High Point office by October 11 1937 or be barred. Debtors urged to settle promptly. Notice dated October 37 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Staley
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
B. C. Harmon
Honor Jo Hayes Allo
United States District Court For
Middle District of
Greensboro
N. C
Interes
Rites Held for Charlie Collins
Funeral services for Charlie Collins aged 38, fatally injured when struck by a car in Jamestown, were held yesterday afternoon at 3 from Mitchell's Grove M P church. Rev. B W Jones officiated with pallbearers Henry Agner J B Hendrix Bob McGee Willie Shelley Henry Wood Leyton Laughlin. The choir sang Abide With Me How Firm a Foundation and Nearer My God to Thee. A large crowd attended and many flowers were placed. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Collins
Jamestown
Mitchell's Grove M. P
B. W. Jones
Bates Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church
Henry Agner
J. B. Hendrix
Bob McGee
Willie Shelley
Henry Wood
Leyton Laughlin
1037 Workers Placed In Jobs By State Service
Raleigh report shows the state employment service placed 1,037 workers in private industry during the week ending October 17, up 319 from the prior week. Total placements for the week were 2,011, up 244, while registrations rose from 106,354 to 107,668.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Employment Service
Pennies in Circulation Reach 5.5 Million in USA
The latest figures show about 5.5 million pennies circulating in the United States, reflecting broad consumer use and the ongoing role of cents in daily transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Craven by Jerome Dowd
Craven is a historical piece by Jerome Dowd published by Edwards and Proughton. The work appears in a catalog of Dowd’s writings and is attributed to the firm’s imprint.
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Genero Sealbac
Onomica
Gresafe
Trinidad Lake
Geneseo Seatbee
Pa Lumber — Paints
Millwor Hedgecock Lumber Co
Ward
Dial
Thomasville
CLUB
Moss Kaufman
Dental Society
Dr. Taylor
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
Budweiser
ButHlavor
Wou Li
Dwei
Little Amy Cox and the Indians
Pilot Mountain
Asheboro
Supreme Court
Lashes Landon
Carter Dalton
Walter
Criseman
High Point Township
W. B. Umstead
M. W. Nash
N. L. Garner
Idol
Mechanicaville
Italy
Hitler
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Employment Service
Carter
Moffitt Underwear
West View
Dale & Chandler
State
Florham and
Oakhurst Ave
Rockford Rd
Willenbar Terrace
North Drive
Tipton St
Mangum Ave
Blair & Adequate Railroad
Kell St
B. Franklin
Tstosy
Franklin St
Hendrix and
Carr Sts
Summerfield
Duke University
West Green St
Dale and
Chandler
Page Hevy
Ciety Acoun Gatirace
Woodrow Ave
Seroom
W. Green St
W. Green
Liberty St
W .-Sa'iem
Tryon St
Point Highway
Cleveland St
Perry Plywood Corporation
Southern Railroad
Grimes & Taylor
High Point Bond Warehouse
Hill Veneer Co
Park St
E. Green
EB. Russell
Ss. P. A. Thomas
Roy (Lee) St
Tryon (Prospect) St
S. Main St
Rose Furniture Co
S. Hamilton St
N. Elm St
Sarah F. Edwards
MO. D. Biggs
High Point, North Carolina
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
W. Olinard
Pres
North Main Street
B. F. Johnson
Sec’y
North Main
Wilson
D. A. Burress
Sanitary Cafe
Ast
Commerce Street
Madam Ardelle
North Wain Street
Ring Drug CO
PHOND
Shephard’s Gar
South Main St
Seer R
City Shoe Shop West Commerce
Troxier Furniture CO
English ST
Philco
Hoosier
Troxier
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