Gambler Executed in Nevada's New Gas Chamber
R. H. Bob White, 40, convicted of 1928 Elko murder, was executed today in Nevada's new lethal gas chamber. Ten cyanide pellets dropped into acid ended the life in about nine and a half minutes as witnesses watched.
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Carson City
Nev
R. H
Bob) White
Louis Lavell
Elko
Nevada State Prison
White
E. E. Hamer
Nevada
Mae E. Kenney
Carsom City
Margaret Skeeter
Reno
Virginia
Matt Penrose
Penrose
Bob
Matt
Textile Men Favor Short Working Week
73 percent of U S cotton mills have subscribed to the 55 50 hour week plan of the Cotton Textile Institute, with 23 623 382 spindles agreeing to comply. The plan sets 55 hours for day shifts and 50 hours for night shifts with no overtime. McLaurine cites editorials showing broad support for reducing work hours to aid workers and industry.
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Charlotte
United States
Cottom Textile Institute
W. M. McLaurine
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
McLaurine
Mills
Chicago Police Fear Another Beer War
Weekend gun battles across the Chicago area left multiple dead and wounded. Police fear a new beer war as gangsters and assailants targeted rivals in drive by and cottage massacres near Fox Lake and on city streets.
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Chicago
Fox Lake
Villiam McGinnis
George Druggam
Terry
Michael Quirk
Sam Pellar
Joe Bertsche
Unione Siciliane
Detroit
Philip Gnolfo
West Side
Samuel Monistero
Aiello
North Clark Street
Ararat News Briefs: New Residents and Memorial Services
Mr. B. H. Oneal has moved his family to the Nelson residence in Ararat and plans to attend stammer school in Dobson this summer and teach next winter. Memorial services are scheduled June 8 at the Methodist Church with cemetery and church sermons by Rev. Norman and Rev. Chilton. The township Sunday school convention is set for June 15 at 10 a.m. A.V. West of Mount Airy will speak at 11 a.m. on June 1, noted for a strong Blackwater Methodist Church service last Sunday.
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Ararat
N. C
B. H. Oneal
Nelson
Oneal
Dobson
W. H. Norman
Friends Church
A. V. West
Mount Airy
Blackwater Methodist Church
French Plane Crash Kills Two Aviators in Lyons
A French military aircraft crashed onto a house roof in Lyons, killing the two aviators and injuring a woman inside the dwelling. The incident prompted authorities to inspect the wreckage and secure the scene.
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Lyons
Entered Homes Highlight Senate Campaign Fights
Raleigh voices reveal domestic strains linked to the North Carolina senatorial race. Bailey backers claim strong gains in Harnett and Goldsboro while Simmons supporters face discord. E R Thomas predicts Bailey victory in Harnett by 500 to 700, urging locals to watch next Saturday as Bailey seeks a large margin.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
William B. Drake
Fraleigh
Bailey
Simmons
Goldsboro
Harnett County
E. R. Thomas
Erwin
J. D. Langstom
Senator Simmons
Harnnett County
John
Hoover
Thomas
Harnett
Neill Salmon
Tobacco harvest near completion in White Plains area
The June 2 report notes tobacco planting nearly finished, crops needing rain. Local visits include Mrs. J. S. Eads visiting sister Mrs. J. W. Hemmings, and Mrs. Cora Blue being seriously ill. George Parks with tuberculosis shows no improvement. Charlie Edwards and children from Pine Ridge visit Bettie Haymore. Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Nations at New Hope drew many locals. Ruth Branch visited Thelma and Verna Blue. Kinley McCraw welcomed a daughter Pauline.
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White Plains
J. S. Eads
J. W. Hemmings
Cora Blue
George Parks
Charlie Edwards
Near Pine Ridge
Bettie Haymore
Sarah Nations
New Hope
Ruth Branch
Thelmia
Verna
Kinley McCraw
Pauline
Foreclosure Sale of 70 Acre Tract in Surry County
Trustee Edw M Linville reveals a public auction at The Bank of Mount Airy for two adjoining tracts totaling about 70 acres and 2650 acres, secured by a 1925 deed of trust in favor of H A Johnson and Laura A Johnson, noting prior sale in 1930 and an upset bid start at 1575.00 with principal 1600.00 plus costs.
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H. A. Johnson
Laura A. Johinson
G. R Trhore
Register of Deeds
Surry Co
N. C
Bank of Mount Airy
Mount Airy
N.C
Sam Puppin
Longap-Mount Airy Road
Pine Ridge N. C
Atkins Johnson
Sam Flippin
Jesse Tiodge
J. W Bridges
Pete Hoderes
W. A. Dunbar
L Vv. Dunbar
L. W. Dunbar
G. W. Gardner
John W. Gardner
Daniel A. Gardner
Office of the Register of Deeds of
Surry County
M. A Gardner
May Bell Gardner
T. B. McCargo
R. K. Simmons
Fertilizer Pays Farmers Big Returns Says 48000 Respondents
The National Fertilizer Association reports that on average each dollar spent on fertilizers yields a $3.40 profit across 35 states, based on interviews with 48000 farmers. They urge timely and generous applications, praising VW-C as a trusted product recommended by dealers like F A Spin in McRae.
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National Fertilizer Association
Big Business in Cooperative Marketing in U S
The piece notes that in the United States only about 150 farmers marketing associations conduct what is described as an amalgamated or coordinated marketing activity. It uses this figure to illustrate the limited scale of large cooperative efforts today.
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United States
Froup
W. M. Jardine
Tobacco manufacturing and farm co op membership noted
Excerpts quote W. M. Jardine on farm co operative efficiency and thresholds of member farmers. The text adds observations on how the quality and value of manufactured tobacco are shaped by curing, with Burley thriving in rich heavy soils though adaptable to various soils.
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Burley &Rows
Efficient farming distinguishes price and profit for success
Wheeler McMillen stresses efficient farming that separates price from profit as essential to agricultural success. The quote highlights the need to understand net gains rather than gross income in farming practices.
Pete’s Plow Portrait Prompts V O Campaign
The V O billboard image features Old Pete inspecting V C bags in a field as he urges swift work with fertilizer. Fortrows cautions are noted, but the picture’s claim invites belief in progress and efficiency through distribution.
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Pete
No Wonder Cats Backslide in Rural Exchange Snippet
A collage of humorous and promotional quotes from a rural Georgia context. Paw’s hearing joke hints at family prayer and a kneeling cat. J R Tyson, a local tobacco dealer, touts V C as customer satisfying credit. A Farmers Handbook quote extols chemical engineer impact.
Change Indeed Is Painful Yet Ever Needful Quote
Slade, Rhodes & Co., fertilizer dealer in Hamilton, North Carolina, asserts demand for V-O fertilizer remains strong despite changes. The ad features Carlyle’s Essays as a motto and promotes ongoing sales.
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Slade, Rhodes & Co
Hamilton, N.C
Carlyle
Farmer's hard bargaining over carload of V O
A veteran buyer and a dealer clash over terms for a yearly carload of V-O fertilizer. The customer threatens to shift to Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corporation, asserting he will not accept substitutes. A V C division superintendent can verify the tale.
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Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corporation
V-C
Tobacco type description from Lewisi ana valley soils
The Perique tobacco of Lewisi ana grows best in rich valley soils with a heavy leaf resembling export tobacco. It is too strong for direct use and is mainly used in blends as a seasoning with milder tobaccos.
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Lewisiana
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