Annual Meeting of Railroad Men in West Carolina
The thirty-eighth annual convention of the National Railroad and Public Utilities association will convene in Asheville on November ninth for a four day session. More than 250 delegates from across the country are expected. State and national officials coordinate plans, with talks on nationwide utilities issues and federal regulation of interstate bus and truck traffic. Distinguished guests include Co. McChord of the American Automobile Association and Carl Jackson of New York.
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Asheville
National Railroad and Public Utilities Association
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Lee and
Maxwell
Ri 0
Self
State Commission
Washington
Co. Co
New York
Raiders Find Ideal Storage For Spirits
In Charlotte on September 8 AP reports liquor raiders found a hidden space inside an East Hill street ice-box holding bottles and jars of contraband. No alcohol remained as the rum had been removed, but odor pointed to a substantial caches.
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Charlotte
East Hill Street
Large Packing House Ships 113,898 Perishable Cars in 1925
A major U.S. packing house reported shipping 113,898 cars of perishable goods during 1925. The figure reflects steady output across its processing and distribution network, indicating significant scale in meat and related products for that year.
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United States
Women and independence shift in camp culture says Fanny Lea
New York column by Fanny Heaslip Lea argues women can prosper without men. She celebrates independence among young women in summer camps and blames past gossip on idle work, praising purposeful labor and personal growth as tomorrow’s womanhood.
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New York
Fanny Heaslip Lea
Fanny Lea
Lea
New Orleans
Giant lau serpent sighted by Nile valley hunters
Hunters report a 40 foot lau serpent seen in Nile valley swamps. The creature, described as massive and elusive, has stirred local fascination and curiosity among surrounding communities. Further patrols and notes are expected as authorities monitor the area.
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Nile Valley
Philippines Tap One Third Of Global Copra Supply
The Philippines furnish one third of the world’s supply of copra used for oil extraction.
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Philippines
Georg V Denny Plans Book On Amateur Theatre Organization
Asheville reporter notes George V. Denny of Asheville is writing a book based on his work as business manager for the Carolina Playmakers at Chapel Hill. The volume titled Organization and Management of the Amateur Theatre will reflect his roles and tours with the group.
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Asheville
George V. Denny
Carolina Playmakers
Chapel Hill
Dr Ethel Eisner Named President of Pedic Association
In Raleigh during the annual convention Dr Ethel Eisner of Asheville was named president of the North Carolina Pedic Association with Asheville chosen as the 1927 convention city L C Weathers of Raleigh was elected vice president and H Buettner of Wilmington secretary treasurer The board of ex-
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Raleigh
Ethel Eisner
Asheville
North Carolina Pedic Association
L. C. Weathers
H. Buettner
Wilmington
Chiropody Association Aims to Promote Public Service
Greensboro doctors Weathers Buettner and McRae form an association to keep chiropody as a social service and safeguard the public in North Carolina. The zebra spider is dubbed world champion jumper. In Austria servants are tipped after meals. southern Asia’s cobra de capella is noted as highly deadly.
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Asia
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Andry’s Lion Tale
Austria
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Peer Cwrtte
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Paramount Picture
Variety
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Acorn
Acorn Stores, Inc
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Chamber of Commerce
High Point Chamber Commerce
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