Postmaster Akers Burns Undelivered Mail In West Virginia
Jerome Akers, Huntington postmaster, reportedly believes in cremation for dead letters and inspectors found about 400 pieces of undelivered mail burned. In London a youth’s paradise note spots New Zealand as home to the world’s tallest and best developed youths at age 15. In Mexico City President Portes Gil declines to have streets or parks named for him, saying honors should wait until after his death.
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Huntington
W. Va
Jerome Akers
London
New Zealand
Mexico City
Portes Gil
Maybach to Market Twelve-Cylinder Zeppelin Auto
In Friedrichshafen Germany Maybach Motorworks plans to introduce a twelve-cylinder automobile. The company known for Zeppelin constructors aims to expand its product line into consumer vehicles.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Maybach Motorworks
Zeppelin Builders
Steamship built for Soviet republic turns fish into flour
Wesermunde Germany reports a steamship built for the Soviet republic carries apparatus to grind even small fish from daily catches into flour for bread use.
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Wesermuende
Germany
Soviet Republic
Taxi with sliding doors approved by police in Cape Town
In Cape Town South Africa a taxi featuring sliding doors received police approval. The approval marks the latest outcome of an unspecified initiative or invention aimed at improving urban transport safety.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Berlin Gilders Door System On Sale for Installment Plan
An accident caused by doors swinging outward highlighted a safety concern as stores advertise the Berlin Gilders model. The device measures ten feet long with a wing span of 28 feet and weighs 45 pounds, offered in department stores on the installment plan.
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Berlin
Brown coach Tuss McLaughry runs public football course
Providence R I reports that Brown University coach Tuss McLaughry will lead a public football course as part of the university extension series. The program aims to teach spectators of all ages and both sexes the finer points of the game.
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Providence
R. 1
Tuss McLaughry
Brown
Autumn foliage beauty linked to alcohol, Hibben says
Samuel G. Hibben told the Illuminating Engineering Society that leaves turn rosy due to fermentation and alcohol produced by old age. He framed the process as the cause of autumn colors rather than frost.
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Philadelphia
Jack Frost
Samuel G. Hibben
Illuminating Engineering Society
Peggy Joyce Delays Arrival On Leviathan
A caller tapped Peggy Joyce’s stateroom aboard the Leviathan as she arrived. She replied she was not up yet and would dress, then appeared about 60 seconds later.
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New York
Peggy Joyce
Man Still In Jail For Death Of Girl
Sanford, N C Sept 24 James Spivey 30 began his third day in the Lee county jail charged with the axe murder of his 20 year old cousin Betty Spivey and denied bail after a coroner jury findings. William Morgan held as material witness. Bettys body with head crushed was found near her Tramway section home after she and Spivey left her residence. Sisters testified she refused Spiveys marriage proposal and showed a gift from another admirer. Spivey claimed two men set upon them. Funeral services for Betty were held yesterday.
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Sanford
N. C
James Spivey
Lee County
Betty Spivey
William Morgan
Miss Spivey
J. F. Foster
Spivey
S. A. Spivey
Betty
Mail contract routes fly 1929 half year miles exceed 1928
In the first half of 1929 contract air mail operations covered more than 6 375 miles, a figure that nearly matches the annual mileage of 1928 which totaled 7 846 000 miles.
England Employs About Seventy Five Thousand Women Civil Servants
About 75,000 women serve as civil servants in England, reflecting a substantial female workforce in public administration. The figure underscores ongoing gender participation in government staffing and policy implementation across ministries and local offices.
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England
Black Draught Restores Health and Appetite in South Carolina Man
Lockhart South Carolina resident R J Black reports chronic constipation caused gas pain and poor sleep. After trying Black Draught his morning bad taste disappeared the appetite returned and overall health improved after several weeks of use. He calls it a splendid remedy for constipation.
State Fair Booster Tour Begins From Raleigh Tomorrow
A party of 60 Raleigh business men and the State college band of 32 depart Raleigh tomorrow for a northeastern North Carolina tour to promote the North Carolina state fair and homecoming week October 14 to 19. They visit Elizabeth City and Greenville among other towns, with parades, band performances, and speeches led by T. S. White of Hertford.
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State College
Elizabeth City
T. S. White
Hertford
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Edenton
Washington
Greenville
Farmville
Tarboro
Wilson
Zebulon
Wendell
Raleigh
Tennis Pros in the Making From Carolina States
Edward V. Mitchell notes rising tennis stars Wilmer Hines of Columbia and Teddy Burwell of Charlotte will lead North Carolina and Sewanee into future major contests. Burwell impressed at Sewanee last year and both players shined in summer tournaments. The piece also highlights South Carolina boxing talent Buster Newberry of Sumter as a top regional middleweight contender.
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Edward V. Mitchell
Associated Press
Carolinas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Wilmer Hines
Columbia
Teddy Burwell
Charlotte
Hines
Burwell
Tennessee Hines
University of North Carolina
Sewanee University
Carolina
Sewanee
Buster’ Newberry
Sumter
S. C
Buster
Lure Lads Into Ring With Bus Ter’s Tantalizing Left
A remark on Bus ter’s left hook finding its mark against several opponents. Newberry shows notable improvement since debut in this section and, with proper handling, should make rapid progress in boxing.
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Buster
Newberry
Early N and S Carolina report injuries in football
Early season reports show both Carolinas even in broken bones among football players. Leaky Smith, Rutherford College Ramblers quarterback, broke his leg in a scrimmage. Harold Godspall of Union high school also reportedly broke his leg. Major colleges say overall squad health is good and full strength teams are expected for opening dishes.
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North
South Carolina
Smith
Rutherford College Ramblers
Union
8. C
Harold Godspall
Union High School
Duke Football Aims for Focus Before Pitt Debut
Duke head coach Jimmy De Hart reminded players of the season schedule with emphasis on the Mercer opener in Atlanta on September 28. The Blue Devils were told to win that game before turning attention to the October 5 clash with Pittsburgh at Duke Stadium in Durham. Mercer is expected to field a strong eleven capable of challenging any opponent.
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Duke University
University of Pittsburgh
Duke Stadium
Durham
Jimmy de Hart
Mercer University
Atlanta
Blue Devils
Pitt
Mercer
Duke
Pittsburgh
Durham Boys
Kruschen Salts Ad Promises Fat Reduction Benefit
World wide appeal for women to use Kruschen Salts as a daily morning dose to banish fat and improve health. Claims include expelling toxins and toning organs, with a “Kruschen feeling” of energy and a new figure. Sold for 85c at Hart Drug Co. with money back satisfaction.
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Hart Drug Co
Mercer Game Appears Slated for Victory
A reporter notes optimism that Mercer is well positioned to win the upcoming game, with confident sentiment that the matchup will favor Mercer. The brief reflects anticipation and belief in a secure win.
Inaccurate sizing and childhood games from a New Zealander
A department store sales manager notes many shoppers misjudge size and fit, from shoes to hats to gloves, sparking questions about witness reliability. An arriving New Zealander observes children in Connecticut playing make believe games like bootlegger day, church, and mass with surprising seriousness.
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New York World
New Zealand
Connecticut
Gum Chewing Spreads Beyond America to Global Tastes
The piece notes chewing gum is no longer a peculiarity of the United States but has extended to Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. It states gum chewing is beginning to displace the traditional betel-nut habit in Ceylon and India.
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Europe
South America
Africa
Asia
Ceylon
India
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