Condition of the Carolina Farmer survey shows rich rural stocks
A statewide survey of more than three fourths of North Carolina counties finds barns stocked with canned food, pantries full, and sleek cattle in fields. It notes farmers have reduced buying power but ample necessities, crediting at home living and good weather, and discusses potential state action to lift cotton and tobacco prices. It mentions Governor Parmners and calls for a special legislative session amid regional pressure.
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Charlotte News
Parmners
Nash County
Maxwell Faces Teacher Backlash Over Budget Remarks
The North Carolina Teacher notes harsh criticism of Revenue Commissioner Maxwell who advocates cutting school costs. Spokesmen for Winston‑Salem teachers and others in the education community denounce his language calling teachers “that crowd.” The debate centers on funding deficits and the governor’s surplus perception.
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North Carolina
Maxwell
Latham
Winston-Salem
Association
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Morrison
North Carolina teachers face pay debate and school funding
The article argues against blaming teachers for wage cuts, noting the ten percent limit by the legislature and the broader context of nationwide cost of living changes. It defends state support for public education, citing school cost growth from five million in 1918 to over thirty million in 1929 as evidence of sustained commitment.
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Maxwell
Friends
North Carolina
Carolina Square Off Over Johnny Branch Football Return
The UNC football squad weighs its lineup as fans await whether Johnny Branch will return to the field. Debate contrasts scholastic focus with demand for a gridiron leader who can deliver victories and payoffs for the program.
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University of North Carolina
Johnny Branch
Collins
Carolina
Myopia Not Limited To Any Generation
An 1870 Country Gentleman excerpt argues that production capacity is saturated and profits in agriculture and industry are unlikely under present prices. It foresees debt growth, overabundance, and limited development, while predicting immense future opportunity as technology spreads and living standards rise globally.
Regulations Governing Expanding Global Business
A contemporary issue centers on how rules will shape commerce as trade and investment expand to unprecedented scales. Policymakers face balancing growth with fair competition, consumer protection, and systemic risk.
Leadership and citizen duty in a modern democracy
Bruce Catton outlines Governor Wilbur Cross of Connecticut urging that leadership alone cannot solve a nation’s troubles. Citizens must think for themselves, engage in duties, and resist complacency as corruption, deficits, and unemployment rise. Naval mutiny notes add a social angle with wives blamed by officers. Commercial aviation improves safety, yet public fear lingers about trusting air travel.
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Wilbur Cross
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Yale Review
Governor Cross
Cross
London
Navy
Jack
Clarence M. Young
Unemployed men drawn to temptations of fat lady
A humorous line notes that many jobless men would take on temptations offered by a fat lady, disregarding calories. The joke reflects playful social image rather than a hard news item.
Advantage of Genius: Freedom From Haircuts Remarks
A witty musing notes that true genius enjoys the liberty to skip haircuts without drawing comment. It playfully frames intellect as a shield against social expectations.
Sailors Protest Wage Cut in Embattled Port
If there’s truth in the saying sweethearts in every port English sailors protested a wage cut in self defense, signaling unrest and solidarity among crew members in a tense harbor scene.
Henry Ford Uses Cantaloupes to Make Paint
Henry Ford is reported experimenting with cantaloupes to produce color. The article notes the unusual method aims for tasteful hues while detailing the inventive approach and potential applications.
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Henry Ford
All Hands on Decks as Cards Become Universal Pastime
A playful note on cards expanding beyond games, suggesting the old nautical phrase should shift to reflect widespread deck use and casual card play across society. The comment highlights how card games and collecting have become a common cultural activity.
A Good Golfer Found by the Clubs He Belongs To
A witty office sage declares that a skilled golfer is defined by the clubs he uses and the clubs he belongs to, linking reputation to association and expertise.
College grads weigh education against job chances
This season sees graduates deciding whether to continue studies or enter the job market, balancing the value of a degree against immediate employment opportunities and earnings.
England Drops the Gold Standard Sparks Market Debate
The reliance on gold backing is fading as England abandons the gold standard, raising questions about the value of gold in the hills and the potential impact on global markets.
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England
Man Fled From Death Wearing Two Pajamas
A local report quotes a dramatic line about a man escaping death by fleeing in two nightshirts. The story frames the escape as daring and unusual, with emphasis on the peculiar attire as a symbol of the escape.
A Husband and Wife Style Clash Feud Over Pay
A witty saying notes that a husband’s pay envelope can restrict a wife’s spending, yet if it does not, her style may constrain him. The quip highlights gendered finances and fashion as social pressure within marriage.
Meandering nth Hazy Greensboro Fair Night Visit
An amused observer recalls attending the Greensboro Fair on opening night and finds the midway dull and overpriced. He notes a delayed show from Buffalo and a few High Point vendors, quotes gangster slang explanations, and ends exhausted by heat hoping for another circus or concert to lift his mood.
Open Season Begins for Presidential Prospects in Washington
Washington report surveys prospective candidates as conventions approach. Roosevelt’s position draws attention amid Tammany ties worries. Maryland's Ritchie attacks government ownership. Owen D. Young shows rare hesitancy in press encounters fueling speculation on a possible run.
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United Press
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Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
New York
Tammany
South
Albert C. Ritchie
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Sevelt
Muscle Shoals
Ritchie
Owen D. Young
General Electric
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Hoover
Young
Major General Bowley Weds Baltimorean in Secret Ceremony
Major General A. J. Bowley and his wife Virginia Ball Bowley passed through Portland on a honeymoon route to Hawaii. The couple confirmed they wed early this month after media inquiries. General Bowley heads to command the Hawaiian division of the U S Army.
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Portland
Ore
A. J. Bowley
Hawaii
Grass Cutting Hint for Lawn Care
The clipping advises not to cut grass shorter than one and a half inches. Cutting it too short is harmful as leaving it uncut.
Delegation of Dozen To Legion Convention
Lexington sends a large delegation to the American Legion national convention in Detroit. Commander Harvey Shoaf leads Tom Michael H C Tussey and others including Mr and Mrs J O Boaze Clarence Woods Fred Sechrest D B Bennett E A Spears L R Campbell B B Spears C L Burns and Mr and Mrs M H Shumway.
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Mich
Harvey Shoaf
Lexington Post
Tom Michael
H. C. Tussey
J. O. Boaze
Clarence Woods
Fred Sechrest
Bennett
E. A. Spears
L. R. Campbell
B. B. Spears
C. L. Burns
M. H. Shumway
Population shift in Mexico City outpaces national growth
Mexico City's population has doubled in the last decade while the country as a whole remains roughly stationary. The pace highlights urban concentration and potential regional disparities affecting planning, resources, and services across the federation.
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Mexico City
Regiment Passes Thru High Point On Motor Trucks
Hundreds watch as seventy five large motor trucks carry the 84th Infantry from Fort Eustis to Fort Benning. Soldiers block intersections on Highway 10 as they pass through High Point creating a wartime scene. Local resident O F Wilson notes the spectacle of the motorized regiment.
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High Point
Highway 10
O. F. Wilson
Forst Eustace
Fort Benning
Wilson
Lexington Heads Do Charity Work
Lexington plans a charity coal drive for the coming winter. A carload of about sixty tons will be purchased by the mayor and city commissioners from funds raised among them and D. Sheloff. Half the cost paid by Sheloff. the rest by other commissioners. City vehicles will distribute the coal, with a central relief organization likely to supervise the effort.
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Board of Commissioners
D. 8S. Sheloff
Lexington Pastor Enters H. P. College
Rev. C. G. Isley popular pastor of South Lexington Methodist Church has entered High Point College as a student and will continue his pastoral duties while studying at the college.
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Lexington
C. G. Isley
South Lexington
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