High Point Area Hosts 100 Furniture Factories Within 50 Miles
The Southern Field notes High Point North Carolina as a leading southern furniture hub with about 100 factories within a 50 mile radius. It highlights the region from Thomasville to Asheville as key turned furniture centers, plus Tennessee Georgia and Alabama plants along major railway lines.
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High Point
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North Carolina
Grand Rapids
Tennessee
Georgia
Southern Furniture Industry
Kentucky
Virginia
Alabama
Florida
Misssissippi
South Carolina
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Southern
Southern Railway System
Carolinas
Mississippi
Thomasville
Lexington
Statesville
Greensboro
Mebane
Marion
Mt. Airy
North Wilkesboro
Winston-Salem
Ramseur
Asheville
Charlotte
Drexel
Elkin
Gibsonville
Hickory
Kernersville
Mocksville
Murphy
Raleigh
Randleman
Ruthfordton
Sanford
Siler City
Waynesville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Knoxville
Greeneville
Johnson City
Jackson
Morristown
Elizabethton
Maryville
Loudon
Athens
Atlanta
Macon
Rome
Dalton
Lula
Flowery Branch
Demorest
Norcross
Toccoa
Villa Rica
Birmingham
Mobile
Demopolis
Montgomery
Florence
New Decatur
Russellville
Southern Railway
Louisville
St. Louis
Missouri
Evansville
Indiana
Ohio Valley
Dynamite Blast Kills Six At Catawba River Dam Site
In Chester on September 25 five laborers Tom Mobley Ed Brown Henry Jackson John Taylor and a unidentified man were killed when a dynamite tamping charge exploded at the Hardaway Contracting Co dam worksite for Southern Power. Foreman Antonio Anz was seriously injured as 14 other charges detonated. A rock shower and debris alarmed the countryside.
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Chester, S
Tom Mobley
Ed Brown
Henry Jackson
John Taylor
Nitorlee
Catawba River
Hardaway Contracting Company
Southern Power Company
Antonio Anz
Daniels Urges World Disarmament in Michigan Speech
Secretary Daniels urged using this year’s naval appropriation to fund a world disarmament conference while defending a strong navy. He argued the United States must be able to match any foe but could halt construction if international agreement ends competitive buildup. He warned against sneering at peace advocates and stressed the need for global arms limits.
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Daniels
America
United States
World Armament Reduction Seen Yet Elusive Hope
A speaker lamented that global disarmament has fallen short of its advocates despite belief in an ideal future for America. He stressed that the nation continues to pursue this goal with faith, seeing it as the ultimate objective.
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America
Villa Blames Lopez For Columbus Raid
Columbus New Mexico September 26 Army intelligence agents probe a report that Villa supporters came to gather proof Villa wasn’t at Columbus on March 9. The raid is said to have been led by Pablo Lopez who was executed in Chihuahua City for alleged leadership of the Santa Ysabel massacre. A manifesto supposedly absolving Villa is being prepared alleging Lopez’s blame.
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Columbus
N. M
Villa
Pablo Lopez
Chihuahua City
Santa Ysabel
Blaine
Laspez
Tar Heels Pass Mobile in Transit to El Paso
A train of 18 cars carrying North Carolina cavalry and hospital corps passed through Mobile Alabama last night as they journey toward El Paso.
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Mobile
Ala
North Carolina Cavalry and Hospital Corps
el Paso Paseed
Save All You Can and Bank It Systematically
A brief note from Home Banking Co advises saving diligently and spending only on needs. It promotes earning a 4 percent return on savings and encourages systematic banking for financial independence.
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Home Banking Co
Airships Raid Britain. Bombs Reported Across Counties
An official statement says several hostile airships crossed England's east and northeast coasts between 10:30 and midnight. Bombs were dropped in northern and north Midland counties. an airship was seen off the south coast. No casualties or damages reported.
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London
England
North Midland
Clifton couple to face municipal court on prohibition charge
Tomorrow morning in the municipal court C. A. Cliftorm and his wife Daisy Clifton will be tried for violation of the prohibition law provided the witnesses are present. The cases are set for Wednesday morning and it will likely take some time to dispose of them.
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Clifton
Westinghouse to Build 600 Worker Homes in Ardmore
Westinghouse interests plan the erection of 600 four five and six room rental homes for workers in Ardmore to transform the area into a model industrial town. All streets will be paved and shade trees planted to provide pleasant homes for every employee with a family.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Ardmore
Thrift Club Promotes Penny Saving Message
A short notice urges joining the School Thrift Club to save pennies, promising financial prudence and self care through small savings. The message references Home Banking company as a context or sponsor note.
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Home Banking Company
New 4 per cent interest period starts October 1st
Home Banking Co urges regular savings to grow finances as a new four percent interest period begins October 1. The notice emphasizes disciplined saving as the path to independence and stronger personal funds.
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Home Banking Co
The
Commercial National Bank
Wood Waste To Produce Alcohol In Test Scale
One ton of coniferous wood waste could yield from two to twenty five gallons of 190 proof alcohol in an experimental process.
Are You Looking Old Ad Offer
Ad claims aging can be slowed by liver and bowel health. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and biliousness, describing them as easy to take and effective and noting availability everywhere.
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J. Gurney Briggs
Southern Field
Hart Drug Company
Michigan
Kalamazoo, Mich
Impor
Lopez
Tar Heels
Great Britain
Mann Drug CO
Standard Tailoring Co
South Main ST
Savings Department
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J. Elwood Cox
C. M. Hauser
V.-Pres
A. J. Idol
Cashier
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