New Organization Aims at Better Train Service In Piedmont
The Piedmont Development association formed recently to secure improved rail accommodations for residents between Greensboro and eastern points and Asheville. Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway will attend a High Point meeting to set a date. Leaders expect an extra train on the Winston Salem main line, after consulting cities along the routes. Meeting date to be announced once Harrison confirms his availability.
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Harrison
Piedmont Development Association
Greensboro
Points East
Asheville
High Point
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway Company
Goldsboro
Salisbury
Lexington
Winston-Salem
State Corporation Commission
Committees Plan City Beautification in High Point Meeting
A chamber of commerce gathering in High Point formed a joint effort with Rotary and Kiwanis civic committees to draft tentative beautification plans. A. E. Tate urged opening a street paralleling Main Street, proposing Jordan Street to Rankin Street as a new business conduit to relieve congestion and unlock access to central block property. Committees will meet soon to decide steps and present recommendations to the city council.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
J. J. Cox
W. C. Idol
Gilbert W. Chak
W. C. J. Idol
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
A. E. Tate
Main Street
Jordan Street
Rankin Street
Washington Street
Roosevelt Sees Western States Swing for Cox
In Binghamton on Oct. 22 Franklin D Roosevelt said the western and middle western states show growing prospects of Cox carrying a majority. He noted the west and middle west are swinging and Upstate New York is beginning to line up. He urged reelection of Governor Smith and election of Lieutenant Governor Harry C Walker for U S Senate.
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Gorwing
Binghamton
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cox
West
Middle West
Upstate
New York
Roosevelt
Smith
Harry C. Walker
United State
Damages Awarded in Slaughter Pen Pollution Case
A Superior court jury ruled $600 damages for P. H. Durham against T. Hamill and others over water pollution from a slaughter pen near a stream on Durham’s High Point township plantation. Durham had to haul water, as digging wells failed due to granite strata, and sought $3,000. Trial began last Friday with Judge J Bis Ray delivering the charge after lengthy arguments.
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Superior Court
P. H. Durham
T. ¥. Hamilon
High Point Township
Durham
J. Bis Ray
R. C. Strudwick
J. M. Wilson
O. L. Sapp
W. Albertson
R. G C. Kelly
C. A. Kersey
Coley Cox
W. C. Davis
Deep River Mines
Mrs Edith Vanderbilt Heads the State Fair
Mrs. Edith Vanderbilt, mistress of Biltmore House, was unanimously elected president of the North Carolina State Fair to succeed General Carr. General Carr will be active vice president to ease her administration and was reelected as general but plans to step back after three terms. Col Joseph E. Pogue named secretary for the 21st time. Claude Baken Denson elected treasurer. The 50,000 attendee crowd strained grounds. fair officials warned of space limits and planned midways and additional attractions. Carr’s Occoneechee farm and Durham Hosiery Mills showcased strong exhibits, with a pyramid of Austin-Heaton Company flour and a Robert E. Lee statue near the Confederate display.
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Biltmore House
Carr
Raleigh
Julian
General Carr
Vanderbilt
Col
Joseph E. Pogue
Claude Baken Denson
Occoneechee
Durham
General
Austin-Heaten Company
Robert E. Lee
Citizen Letters Spur Guilford Campaign Fire
In Guilford county J Allen Austin a Democratic candidate for the state legislature faces accusations of a pre arranged withdrawal of rival Thomas J Gold and an Austin takeover. Affidavits claim Austin answered a farmers union questionnaire identically to Gold. The piece criticizes Roosevelt era loyalties and GOP struggles amid High Point political maneuvering.
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J. Allen Austin
Ina
Guilford County
Thomas
J Gold
Austin
Gold
Farmers’ Union
Enterprise
High Point
Cox Pledges Save Babies Through Federal Help
Governor James M. Cox, as Democratic presidential nominee, argues for nationwide child protection. He cites 250000 annual child deaths and 50000 maternal deaths from preventable causes, mostly in rural areas with limited medical care. He criticizes Congress for stalling a babies bill and pledges rapid action to extend maternity and infancy care in cooperation with states.
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Cox
James M. Cox
America
Congress
League of Nations
Ohio
Barbecue Planned by Chamber of Commerce Leaders
The chamber of commerce plans a November barbecue at Hayworth Mineral Springs if a suitable site is secured. A. T. Wishart chairs the organizing committee with Charles L. Amos Gilbert W. Clark and Frank J. Sizemore among the stewards. The event marks a step in rejuvenating chamber activities under secretary S. R. Pivens as plans for a full bureau system progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hayworth Mineral Springs
A. T. Wishart
Charles L. Amos
Gilbert W. Clark
Frank J. Sizemore
S. R. Pivens
House of Representatives
Senate
S. R. Bivens
W. E. Snow
Chamber
Arch ie Sherrod Stricken With Lockjaw At Spartanburg
Archie Sherrod son of A Sherrod of High Point is critically ill with lockjaw at his home in Spartanburg. Dr T M Stanton and later Dr D A Stanton attended him. Injury came from stepping on an ice pick. Condition reported as poor with doctors pronouncing lockjaw.
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Archie Sherrod
A. Sherrod
High Point
Spartanburg
T. M. Stanton
D. A. Stanton
Mr. Sherrod
South, Carolina
Spartanbug
Sage A. Sherrod
Dr. Stanton
the Sherrods
A Mother's Prayer Supports League of Nations Appeal
A widow's mite contribution from Marie A Davidson of Elizabeth New Jersey accompanies a letter to George White chairing the Democratic National Committee. She recounts four sons who served in World War I, two killed and a third gassed and wounded, urging support for the League of Nations as the best feasible path to prevent future sacrifices. The note dated October 6 1920 asks for belief that nations can save future mothers and sons.
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B. Frank Mebane
North Carolina
Europe
League of Nations
Flanders Fields
Elizabeth
New Jersey
George White
Democratic Nat. Com
New York Times
New York City
N. Y
League of Nation
France
Marie A. Davidson
Edward Crawford Davidson
Stameys Jewely Store Sells Watches Cheaper
Stameys Jewey Store offers all standard makes of watches at lower prices than you can order elsewhere. The shop proclaims itself a distinctive headquarters on watches.
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Stamey
Jewey
Sel
Elwood Cox Sees Optimism Amid Readjustment Outlook
Elwood Cox, a local banker and businessman, voices confidence that price readjustments will restore normal business. He cites crop prospects, rail improvements, and growing credit expansion as signs of a gradual, nationwide recovery while urging cautious debt collection and readiness for renewed activity.
Personal notes and visits mentioned in Thom asville report
Grandpa David Welborn of Thom asville visited the city Saturday. The editor and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pell at Ramseur, accompanied by Miss Lelia Pell. Also advertised are FORBIDDEN TRESPASS signs for sale at 25 cents a dozen or 50 for 50 cents.
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David Welborn
Thomasville, Rt. 1
Frank Pell
Ramseur, R. F D
Lelia Pell
Elk Band to Dress Up for Memorial Services
Elks band to wear purple and white uniforms ordered by manager J W Garrett. Coats feature B P O E 1155 lodge number on one collar side and High Point NC on the other. Caps bear the antlers insignia. Uniforms arrive in time for memorial services on the first Sunday in December with Whitehead Kluttz as speaker.
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Elks’ Band
J. W.garrett
Elks
Lodge
High Point
N.C
Lodge of Sorrow
Whitehead Kluttz
Motor Service expands garage forcing nearby business move
Motor Service enlarges its garage by adjoining the existing building. The expansion necessitates Max Lamet second hand furniture to relocate to Washington street. The new addition will likely serve as an automobile storage room and is being adapted to garage needs.
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The
Motor Service Company
Max Lamet Second Hand Furniture Company
Washington Street
Trinity News Highlights Greensboro Fair and Local Happenings
A steady stream of notes from Trinity and nearby towns covers Greensboro fair attendance, illness recoveries, workers returning home from High Point, farm activity with 30 bushels of apples, and tobacco moving to market. The community joins in a protracted meeting with thirteen additions, voter registration interest grows, and several residents visit relatives in Asheboro and Greensboro. Reverend Elliott delivers his final sermon before conference, while local students, teachers, and families share weekend visits and illnesses.
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Greensboro
Clara Craven
Merriman Crawford
High Point
Mitchell Reddick
Shaw
Maude
Carrie Phillips
Asheboro
W. F. Elliott
Frances Wood
Buell Wagstaff
Thomasville
Sadie Reddick
Morris
Berta Welborn
Fred Ingram
Bertie White
Bruce Craven
W. C. Massey
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Mary Settle Sharpe
Land
Bob Crawford
Richmond County
Public Board
Richmond
Laurinburg
Republican Committee
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Wilbur March
Republican National Committee
Fred W. Upham
Democratic Fund
Charles R. Crane
Thomas L. Chadbourne, Jr
Emmons Blaine
Chicago
Joseph D. Davies
Madison
Wis
Thomas F. Ryan
Nathan Strauss
Vance McCormick
Harrisburg
W. N. Reynolds
Winston- Salem
Socialist Party National Campaign Committee
Democratic National Congressional Committee
National Committee
Democratic
H. A. Wrowe
Texas
Rembrandt Peale
Carrollton
Federal Fuel Administration
Western States
H. Durham
Edith Vanderbilt
Brands
Harding
Senator Harding
Republican Party
Lavalliers
Elwood Cox
United States
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Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Seay
Federal Reserve Bank
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