Artificial lumber promises structural use in industry
Chicago and Minnesota researchers develop a synthetic wood substitute from ground trees and by products to reduce waste. Officials say it could revolutionize lumber supply, offering tensile strength, easy sawing, nailability, waterproofing and insulation. Forestry officials caution strength compared to natural wood remains unproven.
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National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Minnesota
Lumber Manufacturers Association
Forestry Service
The Road Builders
Poem by Arthur J. Peel laments the country’s peace being broken by road construction. The verse contrasts natural song with engines, picks, shovels, and blasting, describing the quarrying and loading noise as progress’s music and herald of development.
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Arthur J. Peel
What Is the Brain Worth in Edison’s Genius
A feature essay argues Mr. Thomas A Edison’s brain is worth far more than any money value. It notes tangible investments total sixteen billion dollars but emphasizes intangible public utility and human intellect as ultimate wealth.
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Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
North Carolina Pep Boosted by Braley Verse
In a Berton Braley piece we learn North Carolina’s morale rises as hookworm is banished and life improves. A Union County farmer notes he shifted from heavy muscle to brain power, producing 12 bales on 238 acres and now earning about 200 dollars monthly from milk, while County Agent T J W Broom notes boll weevil has little impact.
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North Carolina
Newah
Union County
Mer
T. J. W. Broom
North Carolina Awakens in 1922 Sightseeing Verse
A lyrical 1922 verse celebrates North Carolina as progressive and modern. It portrays farms expanding with cement roads, bustling mills, and well-dressed locals, contrasting with earlier rural charm and praising booster spirit. The piece frames North Carolina as fully awake and prosperous.
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Lizzie
North
Ca’lina
Gotham
Thomas L Day of Mt Vernon Dies After Illness
Thomas L Day, a prominent Mt. Vernon citizen born December 15 1852 in Caldwell county, died last Monday. He married Mary E Harrison and fathered fourteen children. He served as clerk deacon and church official at Mt. Vernon and held roles as County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. Funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev F M Huggins.
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Thomas L. Day
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Day
Caldwell County
Watauga County
Mary E. Harrison
John Storey
Cling Storey
Elizabeth Day
F. M. Huggins
Boone
Baptist Church Sunday Services and Events
Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. B P U. 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday night 8 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend these services. Visitors and teachers are welcome.
Man Pays All Bills by Check and Paper Transactions
A note describes a person who settles all expenses using checks and conducts business on paper, highlighting a cashless or slow-developer approach to financial flow. The statement implies a preference for traditional, non-digital methods in everyday commerce.
Nervous Breakdown Patient Praises Cardui Cure
Annie Lange of Burlington Tex writes of a nervous breakdown with weakness and fainting spells. She began Cardui hoping for strength and relief, noting others had benefited from its use.
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Annie Lange
Burlington, Tex
Cardus
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G. P. Hagaman
L. D. Woodard
N. L. Perkins
J. F. Hardin
B. J. Councill
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J. A. Sproles
L. T. Tatum
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Watauga Building and Loan Association
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Watauga Building & Loan Association
D. J. Cotterel
H. H. Greene
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J. P. Hodges
R. L. Bingham
J. E. Brown
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T. J. Coffey
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Blowing Rock, N. C
Cardui
United States
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Newland, N. C
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