San Francisco Plan to Use Wealth for Public Good
Arthur Brisbane notes San Francisco philanthropists led by Merrill Fleischhacker Shoup Crocker and Miller form a group of fourteen with over 100 million dollars to fund a communal fund for science education and public benefit. They study Rockefeller foundations and aim to use money efficiently rather than rent methods or last minute gifts.
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San Francisco
Messrs. Merrill
Fleischhacker
Shoup
Crocker
Miller
Rockefeller
Providence
Hell
Para
Gio
Government ideals on marriage and large families debated
The writer argues that family size should be chosen by mothers rather than government policy, citing examples from history and public figures. The piece notes Rockefeller wealth apathy toward publicity, sugar price boards turning a profit for the government, and a view of electricity use as a prosperity metric, ending with milk transport innovations to cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hanlon
Chicago
Alexander the Great
Caruso
Napoleon
Wimbledon and golf crowns mentioned amid regional notices
Miss Ryan and Mary K. Browne of California beat foreign women to win the Wimbledon title. Bobby Jones, a young Georgian, returns home as Britain's open golf champion. The region notes also mention local events, funerals, visitors, and campus talks at Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ryan
Mary K. Browne
California
United States
Bobby Jones
Great Britain
Not Made of Money
A stingy man audits weekly bills and scolds another for spending on mustard plasters and dental work. He notes two dollars and a half in a week, asking if Tam is truly made of money.
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Boone
H. T. Hunter
Cullowhee Normal
Normal
Cordelle Kemper
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Chapel
C. H. Moser
Messrs Carter and Clark
Daniel Boone Cabin
Mr. Clark
Not So High Mother Sends Laughing Medical Joke
A short, humorous exchange where a mother asks a doctor to visit for her child’s fever and the doctor jokes about the staircase height as a punchline. The piece reads like a quaint, lighthearted cartoon caption from a historical newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Street
Willie
Notice of Interest Purchase in Watauga Transfer Co
IT informs all persons that IT have bought the interest of her min Wilcox in the Watauga Transfer Co. IT am responsible for one half of the debts due for five weeks prior to July 8 while we were partners. This July 27, 1926. 29-4 T. H. SHULL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermin Wilcox
Watauga Transfer Co
T. H. Shull
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors Pressnell Bankrupt
In the Western District of North Carolina the estate of E. M. Pressnell of Matney is bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be July 29, 1926, at 10:00 AM at the Watauga Inn Blow ing Rock. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. Isaac T. Avery, Referee. Morganton, N C.
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E. M. Pressnell
Matney
W. State of North Carolina
FE. M. Presnell
Watauga Inn
Blowing Rock
Isaac T.avery
Morgantén
N. A
State Budget Balance Surpasses Earlier Estimate
Raleigh July 28 a state general fund balance of 1 269 824 04 was reported for June 30. The surplus exceeded the preliminary estimate by 145 426 due to late receipts and lower than expected expenditures. Net general revenue fund 12 972 183 97 after deductions. gross receipts 16 220 748. total expenditures 11 702 359 leaving surplus 1 269 824 04.
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Raleigh
Farm Forest Is a Good Savings Bank
Raleigh July 29 Farmers in North Carolina see timber on their farms as a key asset for financing. R W Graeber extension forester states timber land can be a profitable part of farming and banks frequently consider timber when loans are secured by farm real estate. The Federal Land Bank of Springfield views merchant timber stands as valuable collateral.
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Raleigh
Farm Forests
North Carolina
R. W. Graeber
State College
Graeber
Federal Land Bank
Springfield
Mass
W. P
A. P. Moody
Baird’s Creek
Laurel Fork
Watauga County
Boone
Valle Crucis
Shulls Mills
Timber as a Farm Asset and Credit Strength
The article explains timber as a liquid asset that adds value to a farm, noting that well timbered farms sell better and timber can cushion losses when other crops fail. It cites that care and improvement increase timber value, and farmers are advised to maintain woodlots as a strategic financial practice. Tom Tarheel is quoted on crop care alongside timber value.
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Tom Tarheel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Brisbane
Dr. Abbott
Smithsonian Institution
Darwin
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Rockefeller
Uncle Sam
New York City
Greece
Denmark
Latavia
Jugoslavia
Poland
Hungary
Norway
Rumania
Turkey
Switzerland
Sweden
Edith Greene
Lot Greene
F. M. Haggis
Stony Fork Baptist Church
G. C. Greene
Wilmington
Del
A. P. Wilder
Albert
C. S. Watson
Baldwin
George Sullivan
Statesville
Laurel Springs
Stony Fork
Rendenne
Levi Greene
Laurl Springs Baptist Church
Huggins
Heavenly Home
Heavn
Fred
Benton
Grene
C. O. Stringer
Golden College
District Court of the United States
Western District of North Carolina
Farm Forest
Court House
Johnson J. Hayes
U. S
J.C. Ray
Senate
W. H. Gragg
Moody
E. Z
F. C. Ward
Old Kentucky
Roby L. Johnsson
Orlando, Fla
Somerset, Ky
Asheville, N. C
Johnson
Daniel Boone Hotel
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