Mary Jones Dies A Labor Defender In Washington DC
Mary Jones known as Mother Jones, lifelong labor advocate, died in Washington. The Irish born organizer, who faced arrests and deportations in her work for workers, passed away with only her friend Mrs Walter Burnham beside her at midnight. Her death ends a century of militant union activism spanning strikes, protests and advocacy for labor rights across the United States.
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Farmers urged to plant only certified seeds
Gordon K. Middleton, seed specialist at State College, warns that lespedeza seed should come from certified stock to ensure soil building pasture and hay crop benefits in North Carolina. He notes at least 4 000 ashers of this seed will be certified for 67 different growers.
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Census confirms 1930 U S population at 122 775 046
Washington D C The Census Bureau announces the final 1930 population of the United States at 122 775 046. The 48 states gained 17 064 426 people over the prior decade, 16 1 percent, with California leading at 65 7 percent and Florida at 51 6 percent in the ten year growth.
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North Carolina Leads In Livestock Totals And Road Costs
North Carolina reports 1 901 309 head of livestock valued at 42 889 617 with horses predominating in the west and mules in the east while roads need 4 592 700 for bridges and 9 384 000 for paving over five years. The state highway program faces funding limits as federal aid shifts.
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Meat Camp News Highlights Local Updates
Rev L A Wilson shows slow improvement gaining strength but not yet able to go out. H S Jones and wife visited Boone with R M Greene and wife over the weekend. Chestnut Grove public school to close Friday December 19 under principal Wade Norris and ante Byers leadership.
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Boone
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Chestnut Grove
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A. G. Miller Closing Out Sale at Boone NC
A promotional notice urges shoppers to attend A. G. Miller's closing out sale at the G. E. Ashley old stand in Boone North Carolina. The sale is currently underway with strong emphasis on immediate shopping.
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