Federal Relief buys 169 carloads of potatoes in Carolina region
The Federal Relief Administration purchased 169 carloads of potatoes from Eastern Carolina growers at a $43,000 outlay with more carloads planned. Purchases steadied the market and raised prices, with buy orders to reach 200 000 bushels for drought affected areas. Governor Ehringhaus aided stabilization and hoped for benefiting later crops as well.
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Federal Relief Administration
Carolina
Pamlico
Craven
Beaufort
Martin
Pasquotank
Wayne
Duplin
Burke Seeks Second Primary For Judge Post In Era Of North Wilkesboro Rivalry
Taylorsville lawyer J Hayden Burke petitions for a second primary to decide if he will wear the judicial ermine, facing Julius A Rousseau of North Wilkesboro who led in June 2 votes. Watauga and Alexander counties share intense local interest in the contest.
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J. Hayden Burke
Taylorsville
Julius A. Rousseau
North Wilkesboro
Alexander County
Burke
Watauga
Rousseau
Watauga County
Wataugans
Alexander
Destruction of State Hatchery Prompts Call for Punishment
The Democrat laments the destruction of the Ruth erwood hatchery at the State fish breeding pool after water cuts killed giant trout and hundreds of offspring. It condemns unknown culprits, fears renewed agitation, and urges swift punishment to protect the popular hatchery and its manager Mr Smathers.
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Rutherwood Hatchery
Smathers
Uncertain Virgin Birth Question in Early Clergy
A historical meditation notes that two aspiring ministers were rejected for not answering if Jesus was born of a virgin. It argues the Gospels vary on the issue, Jesus rarely performed public miracles, avoided pomp, and taught worship in spirit and truth.
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Jesus
Mark
John
Paul
Philip of
Bethsaida
Hodges Denied Pro–Prohibition Repeal Report
Editors defend Rev Edd Hodges against claims he supported repealing NC liquor ban. They praise his Christian character and active support for prohibition urging readers to aid in retaining the amendment. Signed by WM R Lovill and T E Bingham.
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Watauga Democrat
Edd Hodges
North Carolina
United States
Watauga County
WM. R. Lovill
T. E. Bingham
Banner Elk chosen as NC Press Association Summer convention site
The Observer notes Banner Elk will host the North Carolina Press Association Summer convention from July 11 to 13. Miss Beatrice Cobb expects strong interest with national speakers, including Senator Reynolds and Judge Parker, plus Coleman Roberts to present the Carolinas advertising program.
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The
Charlotte Observer
the Observer
North Carolina Press Association
Banner Elk
Edgar Tufts
Beatrice Cobb
Press Association
Reynolds
Parker
North Carolina
Coleman Roberts
Carolinas
Who Captured the Convention
The Raleigh Times and The Fayetteville Observer debate whether Senator Bob Reynolds captured the convention. They describe him as exuberant and impulsive, praising his big heart while noting overzealous expressions of affection and a tendency to skip conventional reserve.
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Charlotte Observer
Raleigh Times
Fayetteville
Bob
Washington
Asheville
Spectacles and price gouging in early eye care
The author denounces eyeglass profiteering from retailers and manufacturers. He recalls paying high prices for lenses and frames, notes a jeweler provided a cheaper duplicate, and argues that monopolies and coercive pricing fleece consumers. The piece portrays the spectacle trade as a lasting, widespread abuse.
When Jesus Comes Again A 1935 Vital Warning Poem
A religious poem by James Monroe Downum from Boone and Lenoir North Carolina urges readiness for Christ's return. It notes uncertainty about the exact day but commonsense faith, neighborly virtue, and faithful living will keep believers safe and joyful in eternal care.
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Earth
Jesus
James Monroe Downum
Boone and Lenoir, N. C
Nuts and Kernels by Troy Isiih Jones
A satirical column links a Roosevelt appointment to missing funds and mocks leaders and soldiers. It notes military psychology, color blindness among English gods, Dillinger's elusive presence, steel workers meeting, and a cheeky proposal to honor Hoover with a thousand dollar bill or stamps.
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Mr. Hoover
Care of Laying Hens and Boost Egg Yield
Guidelines to offset eggs decline in heat by proper hen care. Monitor mites lice ventilation shade clean water feeding. spray houses with carbolineum or oil kerosene mix. nicotine sulphate on perches or dust birds. repeat treatment up to ten days. Manage weight with moist mash at noon. two and a half pounds dry mash per 100 birds.
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C. F. Parrish
Extension Poultryman
State College
Prevent Chick Disease By Proper Sanitation
Experts warn chick coccidiosis has no cure but can be prevented with strict sanitation. H C Gauger notes the parasite thrives in any poultry area and young chicks aged four to twelve weeks suffer most. infected birds die if not removed. Keep houses clean, restrict access, change litter daily, and bury or burn infected birds.
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H. C. Gauger
State College
Gauger
Cove Creek FFA Members Attend State Meeting in Raleigh
Three Cove Creek FFA boys with instructor W H Walker attended the State FFA meeting in Raleigh on June 22 23. Charlie Mitchell Stanley A Harris Jr and Alfred T Adams served in the group with visits to the State Museum zoo State College farm and other sites before returning Sunday. Recent rains boosted raspberry growth in Burke County with berries ripening on old plantings.
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Cove Creek
Future Farmers of America
W. H. Walker
Raleigh
Mr. Walker
Charlie Mitchell
Stanley A. Harris Jr
Alfred T. Adams
State Museum
State College Farm
Burke County
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the Rivers Printing Company
Robert C. Rivers
Robert C. Rivers, JR
NRA
Boone, N. C
Bruce Barton
Philip
Nathanael
Moses
Jesus of Nazareth
Joseph
John the Baptist
Judaea
Galilee
Open Forum
John Joseph Gaines
A. B. Chapin
Troy Isaih Jones
Roosevelt
Europe
Asece
Samuel
Dillinger
Frank
Gap Valley
A. A. Greene
Frank Welch
Arthur
Deep Gap
N. C
Funeral Home Ambulance Service
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