Italian inventor claims heat cooling furnace for homes
An Italian inventor in Milan, Professor E Guarini, introduces a furnace that both heats in winter and cools by extracting heat from the air in summer. Though scientists long debated feasibility and cost, he says a practical reversible device is now possible. Windows must stay closed for cooling, with artificial ventilation proposed as replacement outside the United States.
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E. Guarini
Milan
United States
Mis sissippi east peak not as high as thought
The US Geological Survey revises Mount Mitchell North Carolina to 684 feet above sea level, 24 feet lower than earlier estimates. Clingmans Dome, Mount Washington, Mount Rogers, and Mount Katahdin rank among nearby high peaks while Mount McKinley remains the tallest. All highest mountains are sinking and ranges may become plains over eons.
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Mississippi
United States Geological Survey
Mount Mitchell
North Carolina
Clingmans Dome
Tennessee
Mount Washington
New Hampshire
Mount Rogers
Virginia
Mount Katahdin
Death of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Ends an Era for Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died at 71, ending the career of the creator of Sherlock Holmes. A physician by training, he shifted to literature and achieved fame with Holmes stories that sold millions. His fiction established a new school of detective writing and remains familiar to readers worldwide.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Washington Bicentennial 1932 Celebration Planned Nationwide
In 1932 the United States will mark George Washington's 200th birthday with a national celebration funded by Congress at 4 500 000 dollars. The event runs from February 22 to Thanksgiving, with state commissions guiding local participation. The piece notes hoped shifts in public perception toward Washington as a human figure rather than a saint.
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United States of America
George Washington
Congress
Washington
Smithsonian Funding Boost Expands Nation’s Knowledge Hub
Congress approved 6.5 million dollars to expand the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum. The institution, from James Smithson’s endowment, has advanced pure science and national resources, serving as a premier source of both fundamental research and practical invention information.
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James Smithson
United States of America
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Smithson
America
Pleased With Boone Guests From Wilson
Mr and Mrs D S Boykin of Wilson with a small grandson are guests for several weeks at the Daniel Boone Hotel. They spend summers here for the past three years and say Boone offers a finer climate and more hospitable surroundings than elsewhere.
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D. S. Boykin
Wilson
Daniel Boone Hotel
Boykins
Boone
Lees-McRae College to start fall term as junior college
Lees-McRae College at Banner Elk North Carolina opens fall term on September 10 with the preparatory department starting in the eighth grade and the second year of the junior college added making it a fully accredited junior college. The faculty list shows changes with Edgar H. Tufts president and a long roster of new appointments across departments including principal dean of boys religious activities dean of women science English history mathematics and more.
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Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk
N. C
Lees-McRae
Edgar H. Tufts
B. S. Davidson College
Leon Pritchett
Reidsville
A. B. Davidson College
Rev. W. R. Smith
King College
B. D. Union Seminary
Nell Hall
Belmont
A. B. Queens College
Fannie K. Taylor
Staunton
Mary Baldwin College
E. T. Erickson
Lotta
A. B
M. S. University of Iowa
Sarah Turlington
Mooresville
A. B. Salem College
Louise N. Faucette
Bristol, Tenn
University of New York
B. R. E. Biblical Seminary, N. Y.; Helen B. Peterson, New York City
Columbia University
Jane Grey
Bedford
Wake Forest College
Alison B. Stirling
Norfolk
Teachers College
Cooper Institute
Washington County
Hagerstown
William C. Tate
Grace Hospital
A. B. University of Tennessee
M. D. Knoxville General Hospital
N. Y
Polyclinic
Ronda H. Hardin
A. B. Duke University
M. D. Medical College of Virginia
Tulane University
Georgia Phyler
R. N
Columbia College
Fennell Infirmary
Effie C. Wilson
Hygiene
North Pacific Sanitorium
Susie V. Prater
Dietetics
Georgia Teachers College
Blowing Rock Hotel Completes Thorough Interior Remodel
The Blowing Rock Hotel and nearby cottages, remodeled over three months, near completion and drawing growing summer business. New private baths and hot and cold water upgrade comfort. Donald J. Boyden now manages Blowing Rock Hotel. Notable guests include Josephus Daniels and Raleigh residents.
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Blowing Rock Hotel
Donald J. Boyden
Mayview Manor
Philippine visitor and family stay at Valle Crucis
Mrs. B. G. Leake nee Annie Shull and her small son James William visit her parents at Valle Crucis. Leake, based in Manila, is in the U S cocoa oil business. He will join December and stay until May 1 1931 before returning to the Philippines. Also visiting are Mrs. J W Leake and Mrs. Pearl Leake of Charleston.
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B. G. Leake
Annie Shull
James William
Manila
P. I
J. M. Shull
Valle Crucis
The
Democrat
Shull
J. W. Leake
Pearl Leake
Charleston
S. C
Democrat to Publish Stories by Editors
The meeting of the Press Association at Blowing Rock has drawn much comment from state press. The Democrat will publish editors notes about its readers and country, with space limited so stories run in installments across issues.
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Press Association
Blowing Rock
The
Democrat
Drought Ends as Rains Restore County Farmland
The drought is broken after a sequence of rains Saturday through Monday. Crops like corn cabbage and tobacco benefit while potatoes lag. Farmers resume work and optimism returns amid mild Boone Blowing Rock resort comparisons and cool spell notes in the region.
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Watauga
Appalachian State Teachers College
Blue Ridge Mountains
Boone
Blowing Rock
Boone- Blowing Rock
Boone Man Displays Fine Selection of Spuds
Watt Beach, owner in part of the old Azor Hartley place east of town, shows five hills of five potato varieties Irish Cobbler Green Mountain Sir Walter Raleigh Early Rose and Early Bliss at The Democrat office. Beach, a thrifty county farmer, expects a strong yield despite dry weather and believes prices may match or exceed earlier years.
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Watt Beach
Hartley Place
Democrat
Watauga
Beach
Democrats Plan Intensive Drive in Fall Elections
Democratic leaders map an aggressive late August kickoff for a congressional campaign aimed at gaining House seats. Funds raised will support drives in 72 districts across border and northern states, with money strictly earmarked for the campaign and not used for the Democratic national committee deficit.
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Washington
New York
Democratic National Committee
Legion Post 130 to Elect Officers Next Meeting
Notice for ex service men of Watauga Post 130 American Legion to meet in Legion Hall Friday night August 1 at 8 o'clock. Officers for the coming year to be elected and installed in October. Other important matters may be discussed. Signed by SPENCER MILLER Commander.
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Watauga Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Spencer Miller
Tennessee Man Fatally Injured By Furious Bull
L. F. Chandler of Washington College Tennessee died at Grace Hospital Banner Elk after a bull on his son in law Don J. Horton Vilas attacked him. The 80 year old was injured when he refused to stay out of the barnyard. He died from crushed ribs and shoulder and internal injuries. Burial followed at his old Tennessee home.
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L. F. Chandler
Washington College
Tenn
Grace Hospital
Banner Elk
Don J. Horton
Vilas
Old Tennessee
Chandler
Boone
Democrat
Horton
J. B. Horton
Mr. Chandler
Mr. Horton
Convict Guards Bound Over to Superior Court
Two state guards from a Deep Gap route were arrested after a tourist report of drunkenness firearm display and profane Sabbath language at a Blowing Rock Road lunchroom. They were jailed and given preliminary hearings, bound over to Superior Court under $300 bonds. state supervisor Lida posted the bonds and took them back to camp amid ongoing rumors of harsh abuse at the facility and an expected welfare investigation.
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J. P. Gosnell
O. R. Freeman
Deep Gap
Lee Gross
Poly Wyke
Blowing Rock
Gross
Wyker
E. N. Hahn
Superior Court
D. R. Lida
State Teachers College Begins Second Term
The Appalachian State Teachers College enters the second summer term with 523 students, up from 321 last year. Enrollments rise across terms, with 795 this term versus 586 last year, signaling stronger participation. Students cite the college’s climate as a key draw for eastern residents and out-of-state attendees.
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State Teachers College
Kuester Plans to Advance Boone's Interests
C. O. Kuester, vp and business manager of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, praised Boone after a July picnic, saying the event was delightful and he will do everything he can to advance Boone's interests.
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C. O. Kuester
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Boone
Dowd Praises Boone Folks For North Carolina Press Meet
W Carey Dowd Jr publisher of the Charlotte News and NC Press Association president thanks Boone citizens for hosting the recent NC Press Association convention at Blowing Rock. He commends the entertainment picnic and spontaneous program and hopes to return for another rotated convention in Boone.
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W. Carey Dowd Jr
The
Charlotte News
North Carolina Press Association
Boone
Charlotte
N. C
R. C. Rivers
Watauga Democrat
Rivers
Blowing Rock
W. Carey Dowd, JR
Grandfather
Bailey Outlines NC Development Plan at Blowing Rock
Josiah William Bailey, Democratic Senate candidate, outlined three steps for North Carolina: consolidate and conserve progress, raise per capita wealth through education and roads, and foster agriculture and industry. He urged fiscal restraint, stressed low wealth despite population rank, and called for expanding export trade and recognizing farmer concerns. Admirers from across the state attended.
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North Carolina
Blowing Rock
Josiah William Bailey
United States Senate
Walter Hines Page
Bailey
Commonwealth
United States
J L Long Installs Ram for Spring Water at Yadkin Home
J L Long of Yadkin County places a hydraulic ram 817 feet from the house to secure a steady supply of running water for the home and barns.
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J. L. Long
Yadkin County
North Carolina Press Association session at Blowing Rock praised
The North Carolina Press Association held a memorable session at the Green Park Hotel Blowing Rock and received wide praise for hospitality. A motor tour through Boone Linville Banner Elk and Banner Elk College visitors proceeded with civic welcome from local leaders and the Watauga Democrat hosts.
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North Carolina Press Association
Green Park Hotel
Blowing Rock
Linville
Banner Elk
Boone
Russell D. Hodges
Boone Civitan Club
Yonahlassee
Linville Improvement Co
Lees McRae College and Hospital
Watauga Democrat
W. H. Gragg
R. C. Rivers
I. G. Greer
Josiah W. Bailey
J. M. Moretz
P. A. Coffey
Mr. Bailey
Doughton May Run For Senate in 1932
Raleigh reports that Farmer Bob Robert L. Doughton of Laurel Springs Alleghany County might become a candidate for the United States Senate seat held by Senator Lee S Deverm an This discussion weighs pros and cons of a possible shift from twenty years in the House of Representatives to the upper chamber Financial gain is seen as minimal and doubts arise whether he would leave his long held post
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Raleigh
Bob
Robert L. Doughton
Laurel Springs
Alleghany County
Lee S. Devrman
North Carolina
121 Year Old Woman Dies in Craven County
Eliza Mayo aged about 122, born October 22 1808 in Louisville Kentucky, died weekend in Craven County. She served as a longtime survivor with remarkable memory and sewing skill despite lacking teeth for 50 years. Annie Wayne, 90, also died weekend per county records.
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Craven County
New Bern
Eliza Mayo
Annie Wayne
D. E. Ford
Louisville Ky
R. L. Gardner
States
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Sherlock
Smithsonian
Lees-M’rae
Presbyterian College
Philippines
Tennessee Man
Bull
Banner Elk Hospital
J. M. Downum
Kuester
W. C. Dowd
Boone Folk
Tors
Doughton
Senate
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