Germany bets on airships to regain world commerce role
Berlin seethes with postwar ambition as the Hamburg American line eyes air travel to replace lost ocean liners. The Bodensee passenger airship, 409 feet, 25 cabins, 1100 horsepower, sails Berlin to Friedrichshafen with hopes for a Berlin Copenhagen Stockholm and Atlantic service to New York once larger ships and hangars are ready.
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Germany
Hamburg
Blohm & Voss
Entente
Hamburg American Line
Herr Vogelsang
Berlin
Friedrichshafen
Fraternal Congress Urged to Use Adequate Rates
Raleigh reports State Insurance Commissioner James K. Young applauds the national fraternal congress of America for calling for adequate rates in fraternal insurance. He cites prior orders with insufficient rates, noting new business should meet adequate pricing and that old business on inadequate rates should be segregated.
Bitro-Phosphate touted for stronger nerves and weight gain
Frederick S. Kolle claims 5 grain Bitro-Phosphate tablets aid weak nervous people seeking more weight and vitality. The remedy, attributed to a renowned French scientist, is sold for fifty cents a week with a two week trial and money back if no improvement.
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Frederick S. Kolle
New York
Water and light bills due by October first
Public notice warns that all water and light bills must be paid on or before October 1. Nonpayment will result in service disconnection. Dated 9-23-51.
Speed Cop Pinches Mayor Then Fires Him
A former Graham speed cop, J. T. Lewis now in High Point, claims Mayor Robert Holmes drove a fast mile in 80 seconds on Graham's main street. Lewis says Holmes ordered his speed enforcement job terminated. Also mentions Rome church construction cost near 75,000,008.
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J. T. Lewis
High Point
Graham
Lewis
Robert Thlmes
Holmes
Woman Credits Tanlac for Twenty Years of Recovery
Mrs. urioles of Canton says Tanlac cured her severe digestion cramps gas and fatigue after twenty years of suffering. She describes headaches nervousness sleeplessness and inability to work before the remedy and claims rapid improvement after a bottle. Tanlac is sold by all druggists.
Malaria Alert After Soldiers Die on Return to England
Deaths of several soldiers soon after returning from overseas service in India Palestine or Egypt have prompted a health ministry warning. The notice cautions the public not to confuse malaria with heat wave illnesses like heat stroke, noting the disease germs were contracted abroad.
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England
India
Palestine
Egypt
Ministry of Health
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